Death notices for Donegal - Saturday evening, February 1
The following deaths have taken place:
- Geraldine Greene, Ballyshannon
- Willie (Liam) Kelly, Newbuildings and Kerrykeel
- Ita Friel, Letterkenny and Creeslough
- Michael Stewart, Laghey
- Margaret Davin, Rathmullan
- Daniel Gallagher, Dunlewey and Florida
- Leila Speer (née Patterson), Ramelton and Canada
Geraldine Greene, Ballyshannon
The death has taken place of Geraldine Greene, nee Rooney, 68 St Benildus Ave, Ballyshannon.
She passed away on January 31, suddenly at home. Beloved wife of Francis (Buddy) and adored mother of David (Colleen) and Stephanie (Ciaran).
Geraldine will be forever loved and sadly missed by her loving family, her husband, son, daughter, her beloved grandchildren Keith, Erin and Bethany her sister Christina McGrath (Packie R.I.P), her nephew Shane (Deirdre), niece Caroline McNamara (Dessie), and all her relatives, great neighbours and friends. Predeceased by her parents Packie and Dora Rooney, baby son Keith and grandson Nathan.
Reposing at Breslin’s Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran F94E92F on Saturday, February 1 from 6pm to 8pm and on Sunday from 5pm to 7pm where all are welcome to attend. The funeral cortége will depart her late residence on Monday afternoon at 12.40pm to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 1pm. Removal afterwards to St Mary’s Cemetery, Cashelard for burial service.
The funeral Mass can be viewed live here.
Willie (Liam) Kelly, Newbuildings and Kerrykeel
The death has taken place on January 31 2025 at his home of Willie (Liam) Kelly, 56 Stoneypath, Newbuildings and formerly of Kerrykeel.
Beloved husband of Mary, much-loved father of Malachy, Rosalynn and Ashling, father-in-law of Sinead, Jonny and Dave, dearly loved grandfather of Piper, Jack, Ryan and Niamh and brother of Teresa, Eamon and the late Michael and Anthony.
Reposing at his home on Saturday, February 1. Family time please from 9p.m. to 12 noon.Funeral leaving his home on Monday at 10.45am for Requiem Mass in St Eugene’s Cathedral at 11.30am. Private cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, son, daughters, brother, sister and family circle.
Donations in lieu of flowers please to the Friends of Spruce House c/o Quigley Funeral Directors, 1A Newtown Place, Strabane.
The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam.
Ita Friel, Letterkenny and Creeslough
The death has taken place of Ita Friel, Hillcrest Nursing Home/Maples Lismonaghan, Letterkenny and formerly of Creeslough, Co. Donegal.
Sadly missed by her loving brothers and sisters Nora, John F, Mary, Columba, Michael, Cathal, Bernie, and Joe, brothers in law, sisters brothers-in-lawin law, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.
Predeceased by her loving parents John and Tessie and brother Ciaran.
Viewing will take place at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal on Sunday, February 2 from 3m to 5pm. Followed by removal to St Michael’s Church, Creeslough for 5.45pm to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass in St Michael’s Church, Creeslough on Monday, February 3 at 11a.m.
Burial afterwards in Doe Graveyard. Funeral Mass can be viewed live here.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Simon Community c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director.
Michael Stewart, Laghey
The death has occurred of Michael Stewart, Woodvale Lodge, Laghey, Co. Donegal, formerly Earl Street, Longford and Portnoo. He passed away on January 30, 2025, at Letterkenny University Hospital.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Claire, son Alan (Maria), daughters Tara (Jim) and Emily (Bryan), grandchildren James, Lorcan, Grace, Bradley, Flynn, Honor and Annelie, brothers Dermot, Gerald and Brian, sisters Honor and Mary, brother-in-law Malachy Mc Closkey, sisters-in-law Margaret and Margot, nieces, nephews, extended family & friends.
Removal from the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Carnamuggagh, Letterkenny, F92XE35 on Friday, January 31 at 6pm going to his home. Removal from there on Saturday, February 1 to St Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town arriving at 7pm to repose overnight. Funeral mass on Sunday, February 2 at 11.30am. Burial afterwards in Clar Cemetery. House private please.
Margaret Davin, Rathmullan
The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Margaret (Marie) Davin, Ballyboe, Rathmullan and formerly Curraheen, Ahenny, Carrick-On-Suir, Co. Tipperary and Belldyke, Larbert, Scotland.
Predeceased by her parents Will and Ellen, brothers William, Neddy and Pat and her sister Maura.
Deeply regretted by her life long friend Annie Thompson, her nephews and nieces, extended family and many friends.
Marie’s remains will repose at her late residence (Ballyboe, Rathmullan, F92V4P5) from 2pm on Saturday, February 1. Rosary at 9pm.
Requiem Mass will be held at 9 am on Sunday 2nd February in St Joseph’s Church, Rathmullan.
Interment in Rosegreen Cemetery, Rosegreen, Cashel, Co Tipperary on Monday, February 3 at 12 noon.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired to The St Vincent de Paul Rathmullan Day Centre c/o any family member or Mc Ateer Funeral Directors.
The Requiem Mass can be viewed live here.
Daniel Gallagher, Dunlewey and Florida
The death has taken place in Florida on January 25 of Daniel Gallagher (Danny Darby), originally of Dunlewey, Gweedore.
Predeceased by his wife Mary, grandson John Preputnik, brothers Hughie and Dermot and infant sister Mary.
Sadly missed by his son Brian (Karen), daughters; Margaret, Ann (Dave), Deirdre (John), Pauline (Carmen), grandchildren; Sean, Brendan, Kevin, Terence, Daniel, Erin, Sarah, Annie, Christopher, Connor, Michaela, Colleen & Liam, sister; Nellie, brothers; Michael and Patrick and extended family and friends.
His remains will repose at the Community Centre in Dunlewey on Saturday, February 1, from 2pm to 8pm. Rosary at 8 pm.
Funeral Mass will take place in the Sacred Heart Church Dunlewey on Sunday, February 2, at 12 noon, with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page.
Leila Speer (née Patterson), Ramelton and Canada
The death has taken place in Vancouver, Canada of Leila Speer (née Patterson) wife of the late William Speer, formerly of Cashelshanaghan, Ramelton.
Daughter of the late Samuel John and Isa Patterson. Predeceased by her sisters Sadie Mitchell and Millie Mitchell also her brother Jim Patterson.
Lovingly remembered by her son Ren, daughter-in-law Marilyn, grandson Brendan and Danna. Cherished sister of Isabel Hanna (Armagh), brother Mervyn Patterson and his wife Zoe (Portstewart), brother Winston Patterson and his wife Cynthia (Ballindrait) and sister-in-law Wendy, wife of the late Jim Patterson (Castlefin).
A service of Thanksgiving for her life will take place in Donoughmore Presbyterian Church, Castlefinn, (F93DK40) on Sunday, February 9 at 2.30pm.
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