Death notices for Donegal on Wednesday morning, July 24
The following deaths have taken place:
- Jim Larkin, Letterkenny and London
- Paul Ferry, Roscommon and Gortahork
- James Anthony Callaghan, Malin
- Ann Casey, Bundoran and Fermanagh
- Marie Cassidy, Mayo and Letterkenny
- Gracie Mc Clafferty, Tory Island
- Claire Boyce, Newtowncunningham
- Tommy Patton, Stranorlar
Jim Larkin, Letterkenny and London
The death of Jim (James) Larkin, Shepherds Bush, London, formerly of Lower Main Street, Letterkenny. Jim passed away peacefully at home with his loving children present, after an extended period of poor health.
Adored father to Caroline, Amanda and Alan and grandfather to Erin, Lea and Chloe; much loved by Nath, Gavin and Damian and siblings Jack Larkin and wife Marian, Elsie Cavalli, Terry Larkin, Adrian Larkin, Kevin Larkin, Louie Breslin and husband Barney, Joan McGettigan and husband John, and Brendan Larkin.
Jim will be sadly missed by his in-laws Gerry and Chrissie Kenny, Vera and Phil Dapas and Rita Dolan, godchildren Jenny MacDonald and Paul James, nieces and nephews, cousins, friends and neighbours. He is predeceased by his loving wife Laura, his beloved parents Mary Ellen and Jack, siblings Frances Larkin, Dorothy Scudi, Billy Larkin, Celie Whitmore, Al Larkin and Sr Marian Larkin.
Jim's remains will repose in Barnes and Hicks, 123 Askew Road, Shepherds Bush, London, W12 9AU on Thursday from 1pm till 3pm.
Removal to the Holy Ghost and St Stephen Church, Ashchurch Grove, London, W12 9BU at 10.45am with Requiem Mass at 11am on Friday. Burial will take place afterwards at Mortlake Cemetery, Clifford Avenue, London, SW14 7BU.
Paul Ferry, Roscommon and Gortahork
The death has takenplacce of Paul Ferry, Lysterfield, Curraghboy, Athlone, County Roscommon and formerly of Ardsbeg, Gortahork. He passed away after a long illness borne with the greatest of courage and dignity in the exceptional care of the staff of Roscommon Hospice.
Predeceased by his beloved mother and father Alice and Anton Ferry; cherished husband and best friend of Jeannie, adored father of Ultan, Nicha, Brendan and Cathal, much loved brother of Moya Doyle (Ardsbeg), Linda, Lorraine, Gwyn and John. Paul will be sadly missed by his heartbroken family, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and his many great friends.
His remains are reposing at St Brigid's Funeral Home, Brideswell, N37 EK88, on Wednesday evening from 5pm to 7pm.
Removal from his home on Thursday morning to arrive at St Brigid's Church, Curraghboy, N37 KV62, for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Burial will take place afterwards in Cam Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Mayo/Roscommon Hospice
James Anthony Callaghan, Malin
The death has occurred of James Anthony Callaghan, Carrowmore, Malin, F93 F654. Beloved husband of Roisin.
Much loved father of Geraldine (Paul). A devoted grandfather of Dermott and Stephen. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sisters and brothers, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
James Anthony's remains are reposing his home, where you are all welcome to pay your respects. Family time from 11pm to 11am.
Funeral from there at 10.20am on Thursday for 11am Funeral Mass in St Mary's Church, Lagg followed by Interment in Lagg graveyard.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Alzheimer's Association of Ireland c/o any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
Ann Casey, Bundoran and Fermanagh
The death has occurred peacefully of Ann Casey, 17, Tullan Strand Road, Bundoran and late of Carran West, Garrison, County Fermanagh.
Loved beyond measure and sadly missed by her loving sisters Marie, Joanie and Nuala, her beloved nieces and nephews, her cherished grandnieces and grandnephews and her special great grandnephew Ruairi Ignatius.
Removal from the residence of her niece Siobhan (Gerry) Sheerin, Wardhouse, Tullaghan, County Leitrim F91 Y4N2 on Wednesday to Mary Queen of Peace Church, Garrison for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only, please, donations in lieu if desired to Ballyshannon Community Nursing Unit c/o any family member or Peter Carty Funeral Director Garrison.
Marie Cassidy, Mayo and Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Marie Cassidy, Derryronane, Swinford, Mayo and formerly of Letterkenny, Donegal. She passed away peacefully in tender care of Mayo Hospice, Castlebar.
Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Susan, Marie will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her children Michael, Gerard and Donna, son-law Liam, daughters-in-law Kelly and Catherine and her adored grandchildren Conor, Joseph, Seán, Aaron, Aoife, Cillian, Rory and Lorcan, brothers Paul and Michael, sisters Anne and Susan and all of her extended and much loved family, neighbours and friends.
Her remains reposed overnight at St Celsus' Church, Kilkelly. House private.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday morning at 12noon with burial immediately afterwards in Bushfield Cemetery. Marie's Funeral Mass will be live on :http://mcn.live/camera/st-celsus-catholic-church,--kilkelly
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to the Mayo Hospice, Castlebar http://www.hospice.ie/donations/in-loving-memory/
Gracie Mc Clafferty, Tory Island
The death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital of Gracie (Gráinne) Mc Clafferty, Tory Island.
Predeceased by her husband John Joe, she is survived by her daughters Siobhan, Donna and Veronica, Grandchildren, in-laws and a circle of family and friends.
Funeral from her residence on Wednesday for 12 noon Rquiem Mass in St Colmcille's Church, Tory with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed live on Gallagher Funeral Directors Facebook page.
Claire Boyce, Newtowncunningham
The death has taken place peacefully at her late residence surrounded by her loving family, of Claire Boyce, née O'Donnell, Gortree, Newtowncunningham, F93 N2VW.
Predeceased by husband, James, daughter Kathleen, grandchildren Gary and Mary Bernadette, she is deeply regretted by sons Philip, Andrew (Pam), Seamus (Josephine), Anthony (Mary) and Paddy (Caroline), daughters, Evelyn (Eunan), Barbara (Michael), Jackie, Noeleen (Denis), Anne and son-in-law Edward. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren, great grandchildren extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Claire's remains are reposing at her late residence.
Funeral Mass in All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham on Wednesday at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/newtowncunningham
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Dementia Ireland, care of any family member or Charlie Mc Clafferty Funeral Director.
Tommy Patton, Stranorlar
The death has taken place peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, of Thomas (Tommy) Patton, 14 Glebe Hollow, Stranorlar, F93 DA50.
Beloved husband of Marie, much loved father of Jason,(Chrissie) Sean T, (Sarah), Charlene, (Hugh) cherished brother of Josie, Tony, Jimmy, Norry, Bride, Maureen and the late John. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughter, brothers, sisters, brother and sisters in law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
His remains are reposing at his late residence. Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral leaving from his home on Wednesday at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon. Interment will take place in the adjoining churchyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed live on https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish
Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the patients comfort fund, St Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar, care of any family member.
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