Death notices for Donegal on Wednesday evening, May 24, 2023
The following deaths have occurred
- Kathleen Murphy, Letterkenny
- Rosemary Sheridan, Rathmullan
- Martin Houston, Letterkenny
- Brendan McCrossan, Manorcunningham and Manchester
- Maureen Reynolds, London and Rossnowlagh
- Michael Orr, Redcastle
- Willie Perry, Convoy
- Fr Gerald Anthony Hicks, Ballyshannon
- Martin Darcy, Falcarragh and Tyrone
- Sean McGuinness, Greencastle
- Margaret Gilchrist, Ballykerrigan and Dunfermline
Kathleen Murphy, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny of Kathleen Murphy, née Griffin, Drumnahoe, Letterkenny F92 D6EP.
Deeply missed by her loving husband Thomas and family Thomas, Mark, Caroline and husband Paul McCabe, John and wife Tracy, Lorraine and husband Paddy Coll, grandchildren Sloan, Aneas, Maolíosa, Caoilfhinn, Bernadine and Ben, great-grandchildren Lochlan and Jack, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours. Kathleen is predeceased by her brother John and her sister, Una Coyle.
Kathleen’s remains will repose at her late residence on Wednesday from 7pm until 10pm and on Thursday from 12 noon until 10pm with Rosary both nights at 9pm. House private on the morning of the funeral please.
Funeral from there on Friday at 10.15am going to St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 11am Requiem Mass followed by private cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. Funeral can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny.
Rosemary Sheridan, Rathmullan
The peaceful death has taken place in Glasgow of Rosemary Sheridan, formerly of Creevary, Rathmullan.
Deeply regretted by her sister Kathleen Hazlett, sister-in-law Kathleen Sheridan, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and very many friends.
Her remains are reposing at her home in Creevary, Rathmullan from 3pm to 10pm on Saturday. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Funeral from there on Sunday at 12 noon for 12.30pm Requiem Mass in St Joseph's Church, Rathmullan followed by interment in the adjacent cemetery. The Mass can be viewed on mcnmedia.tv/Camera/st-joesphs-church-rathmullan
Martin Houston, Letterkenny
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Martin Houston; 30, Ard Colmcille, Letterkenny F92 P9XH.
Predeceased by his wife, Doreen (née O’Donnell, Main Street, Ardara). Deeply regretted by his sons, Paul (Fred) and his wife Clare (Newmills), Martin (Marty) and his wife Debbie (Milford), grandchildren, Maria, Paula, Karen, Caoimhe, Meabh and Conor, in-laws, family, relatives and friends.
His remains will repose at his late residence on Wednesday from 11am to 9pm with Rosary on both nights at 9pm.
Funeral from there on Thursday going to St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for Requiem Mass at 11am with burial afterwards in the family plot in Conwal Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live at: www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny
Family flowers only please. donations if desired to Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny. Family time please on the morning of the funeral
Brendan McCrossan, Manorcunningham and Manchester
The death has taken place in Manchester, England of Brendan McCrossan, formerly of Corkey, Manorcunningham.
Sadly missed by his wife, Mary, daughters Bernadette, Shelia and Claire, grandchildren, sons-in-law, brothers, sisters and extended family and friends.
Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday in St Winifred’s Church, Stopckport, Manchester at 11am followed by burial immediately afterwards.
Maureen Reynolds, London and Rossnowlagh
The death has occurred peacefully of Maureen Reynolds, Leytonstone London, and formerly of Cashel Rossnowlagh.
Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at the Franciscan Friary Rossnowlagh at 2pm.
Michael Orr, Redcastle
The death has taken place of Michael Orr, 132 The Cottages, Redcastle.
Michael will be sadly missed by his brother Pat, sisters Jane, Kathleen, Mary and Aggie his nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
His remains are reposing at his late residence on Wednesday from 11am to 10pm.
The Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday morning at 11am in St Columba’s Church, Drung, Quigley’s Point followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. It can be viewed live at www.stcolumbasdrung.net
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Patient Comfort Fund, Nazareth House, Fahan c/o any family member or Liam Collins Funeral Director.
Willie Perry, Convoy
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of William David Perry (Willie) Magheracorn, Convoy.
Much loved husband of Muriel, beloved father of Glenn and the late Ruth, daughter-in-law Denise, and grandchildren Ella, George and Niamh.
His remains will repose at his late home.
Funeral leaving from there on Thursday at 12.30pm for 2pm funeral service in the Presbyterian Church, Donegal Town, followed by burial in the Glebe Cemetery.
No flowers please, donations in lieu if desired to the NCBI. Cheques made payable to NCBI care of William Kee, Funeral Directors, 1a Finn View, Strabane.
Fr Gerald Anthony Hicks, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred eacefully at St Margaret of Scotland Hospice, Glasgow, surrounded by his loving family and Franciscan Friarsof Fr Gerald Anthony Hicks O.F.M conv Franciscan Friary Manchester.
Predeceased by his parents Christopher Hicks and Bridget Hicks (Doherty) formerly East Rock, Ballyshannon, brothers and sisters Michael, Margaret, Christopher and Patrick, Sadly missed by his brother Kenneth and sister Barbara, loved by his nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews and all extended family, friend and the Franciscan Community.
Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday at 11am at St Joseph's Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. All enquires to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home 087 2218483.
Martin Darcy, Falcarragh and Tyrone
The death has taken place in The Mater Hospital Dublin, of Martin Darcy, Shroughan, Falcarragh, F92 RT99, originally of Drumquin, Omagh, Co Tyrone.
Predeceased by his parents Theresa and Packie, he is sadly missed by his loving wife Sheila, sons Patrick and Aaron, daughter Sharon, grandchildren Shaun Martin and Sara, sister Marie and her husband Francie McAlynn, niece Tracey, nephews Frankie and Niall, in-laws, cousins and extended family and friends.
His remains are reposing at his late residence with Rosary at 9pm. House private to family, friends and neighbours.
Funeral Mass on Thursday at 12 noon in Christ the King Church, Gortahork, F92 DP86, with interment afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page https://bit.ly/3DoIMm
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to The Mater Hospital c/o Kieran Roarty Funeral Director.
Sean McGuinness, Greencastle
The death has taken place, at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Sean M Guinness.
Private family cremation is to take place followed with a service of thanksgiving for Sean's life on Friday, June 2 at 12 noon in St. Pius X Church, Moville.
Margaret Gilchrist, Ballykerrigan and Dunfermline
The death has occurred of Margaret Gilchrist (née Kelly) formerly Ballykerrigan, aged 83 years with her husband and children by her side.
Sadly missed by her husband Jim and children Connie, Gary, Gilly, Paul, Carmel and Colleen, her twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral Mass is at St Margaret’s Church, Dunfermline, Scotland on Tuesday, May 30 at 10am. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on the St Margaret’s RC Church website at https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-margarets-rc-church
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