Death notices for Donegal on Wednesday morning, December 25


The following deaths have taken place:
- Joseph Houston, Cloghan
- Kathleen Crilly, Derry and Clonmany
- Alicia Curran, Killybegs and Tipperary
- Nora Doherty, Derrybeg
- Trevor Henderson, Gleneely
- Patrick Granaghan, Ballyshannon
- Charles McKinney, Buncrana
- Eileen Mc Nelis, Ardara
- Kay Timoney, Donegal Town
Joseph Houston, Cloghan
The death has occurred peacefully at his home in Birmingham, England, in his 100th year, of Joseph Houston, formerly of Lettershanbo, Cloghan.
Beloved husband of the late Mary, much loved father to Angela, (James) Caroline, (Craig) and John (Helen). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his son, daughter, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, nephews, nieces in Ireland and England, (Mc Cool family, Hone family, Houston family) extended family and friends.
Joe’s Requiem Mass will take place on Monday, January 13 at 11am in the Church of St Joseph and St Helen, Kings Norton, with interment in St. Nicholas Churchyard, Kings Norton.The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.youtube.com/@ssjosephandhelen
Kathleen Crilly, Derry and Clonmany
The death has taken place peacefully at home of Kathleen Crilly, née Duffy, 53, Messines Park, Derry City, Derry, BT48 8AR and formerly of Clonmany, Donegal.
Beloved wife of the late Laurence, much loved mother of Geraldine, Patricia, Nuala, John and Elaine and mother-in-law of Billy, Dominic, Sonya and Ken, Devoted grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, dearest sister of Michael and the late Bernadette and Eamon and sister in law of Kathy, Margaret and Patrick.
Her remains are reposing at the family home on Thursday from 5pm. Family time please from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral from the family home on Saturday at 11.30am for Requiem Mass at 12 noon in St Eugene's Cathedral, Derry. Interment will take plac afterwards in The City Cemetery, Derry. The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam.
Alicia Curran, Killybegs and Tipperary
The death has taken place peacefully of Alicia Curran, née Hogan, of The Old Rectory, Killybegs and Cashel, County Tipperary.
Beloved wife of the late Dr Frank, she will be sadly missed by Cathie, Chris, Louis, Karl, John and Hugh, her brother Frank, her grandchildren Annalivia, Clara Rose, Olivia, Coco, Lucy, Charlie, Lela, Amabel, Milo, Aoibhínn and Odhrán, daughters-in-law Jessica, Claudia, Breena and Susie, son-in-law Vincent, nephews and nieces, sisters-in-law Fran, Maura and Margaret, brothers-in-law Daniel, John and Neil, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Her remains are reposing at her home in Killybegs on Friday from 4pm to 7pm.
Requiem Mass on Saturday in St. Mary's Church, Killybegs, at 11am followed by a private cremation.
Donations in lieu of flowers to the Irish Cancer Society.
Nora Doherty, Derrybeg
Fuair Nora Doherty, Nora Joe mar a b'fhearr aithne uirthi, as An Choiteann, Na Doirí Beaga, bás sa bhaile Dé Máirt.
Dhéanfar a faire sa bhaile Lá Nollaig ón 1 - 8 a' chlog agus Déardaoin, ón 12 - 8 a' chlog. Beidh an paidrín an dá oíche ag a 8 a chlog.
Cuirfear Nora i Reilig Mhachaire Gathlán, Dé hAoine, i ndiaidh Aifreann 11 a chlog i dTeach Pobail Mhuire, Na Doirí Beaga.
The death has taken place at her home of Nora (Joe) Doherty, Cotteen, Derrybeg, formerly of Stranacorkra, Derrybeg.
Predeceased by her husband Jimmy, sister Margaret and brother Liam. Sadly missed by her daughters Bríd (John), Ann (Paul), Martina (Georgie), her son Seamus (Bridie), grandchildren Jonathan, Maria, Christine, Jamie, Orla, James, Eiméar, Seamus Gerard, Naoise, Lúca, Amber, Nathan and Liam and great grandchildren.
Her remains will repose at her home on Christmas Day from 1pm to 8pm and on Thursday from 12pm to 8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm. House private after rosary and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass in St Mary's Church, Derrybeg at 11am on Friday with interment afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page https://shorturl.at/JOfpm
Trevor Henderson, Gleneely
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Trevor Henderson, Garrabawn, Gleneely F93 TY83.
Much loved Son of Mary Doherty (Brick) and devoted and loving Father of Ethan (Maria - Ethan's Mammy). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his Auntie Annie Henderson, his sisters Joan, Brenda (Noel Boyle), Danika (Kai), his brothers Brian, Shaun (Tricia), Jason (Aisling), and Bernard, his Uncle Jack (Ann), his nephew Ryan and niece and noddaughter Danielle (Nathan), all his nieces and nephews, cousins in Birmingham, Manchester and Isle of Wight, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Trevor's remains are now reposing at his home where you are all welcome to pay your respects. Traffic restrictions are in place with a One Way System in operation until 4pm followed by a Shuttle Bus service.
Funeral from there on Friday at 12pm going to Hillhead Presbyterian Church, Carndonagh for 1pm Funeral Service followed by Interment in Church of Ireland Cemetery, Gleneely.
Family flowers only please, donation in lieu if desired to staff of the Oncology Ward, Letterkenny University Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
Patrick Granaghan, Ballyshannon
The death has taken place peacefully at Sligo University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, of Patrick Granaghan, Lawn Park, Ballyshannon, and formally of Ballinacarrick, Station Road, Ballyshannon.
Predeceased by his parents Vincent and Cassie and brother Declan, he is sadly missed by his daughter Katie, partner Liz, sisters, Catherine (Pat), Marie (Paul), Anita, Linda (John), brothers, Raymond (Annette), Roy and Katie’s mother Noelle. Forever remembered by his nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
His remains are reposing at his sister's residence; Marie and Paul Bannon, Ballinacarrick, Station Road, F94 XT20 on Thursday from 11am to 7am. House private to family on the morning of the funeral please.
Removal from the residence on Friday at 11.15am to arrive at St Joseph’s Church, The Rock, Ballyshannnon for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon with interment in the Abbey Assaroe Cemetery.
Donations in memory of Patrick to Diabetes Ireland c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors of any family member.
Charles McKinney, Buncrana
The death has occurred of Charlie McKinney Holm Cottage, Cockhill Road, Buncrana.
Charlie is predeceased by his wife Kathleen and grandson AJ. He will be sadly missed and never forgotten by his loving family, Rosemary (Philip), Patrick (Mary), Caroline (Scott) and his cherished grandchildren, brother Michael and sister-in-law his nieces, nephews, cousin and his many friends.
Charlie's remains are reposing at his home. Family time on Christmas Day until 4pm.
Funeral on Thursday, leaving at 10.15am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Cockhill with Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. Funeral can be viewed on www.churchservices/tvcockhill
Eileen Mc Nelis, Ardara
The death has occurred of Eileen Mc Nelis, Drumaghy Park, formerly of Ard Connell, Ardara.
Sadly missed by her mother, Ann, her sisters, Julie, Lisa, Lynn and Catherine, her extended family, friends and neighbours. She is predeceased by her father Peter.
Funeral Mass in The Church of the Holy Family, Ardara on Thursday at 12 noon followed by private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan
Kay Timoney, Donegal Town
The death has occurred suddenly in Letterkenny University Hospitalof Kathleen (Kay) Timoney, Ardeskin, Donegal Town.
Sadly missed by her sons Henry (Casey), Jason (Shannen), long time friend, Jackie, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and extended family.
House private on Wednesday.
Her remains will leave her late residence at 10am on Thursday for Requiem Mass at 11am in St Bridget’s Church, Ballintra with burial immediately afterwards in adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to Letterkenny University Hospital care of any family member or Faulkner Funeral Undertakers.
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