Death notices for Donegal - Saturday morning, January 18
The following deaths have taken place:
- Melissa Mulligan, Dungloe and Fermanagh
- Mary McCafferty, Kilmacrennan and Dublin
- Anne Doherty, Clonmany, Mayo and Offaly
- Patrick Doherty, Carndonagh
- Mary Griffin, Ballybofey and Kerry
- Joseph Boland, Brownstown, Killygordon and Kildare
- Ellen O’Connor, Carndonagh
- Etta (Mary) Wilkin, Carrigans
- Edel Vitalis (née Doherty), Glencolmcille and London
- Noreen McCormick, Greencastle
- John O’Donnell, Burnfoot and London
- James McLaughlin, Moville
- Annie O’Neill, Culdaff and Dublin
Melissa Mulligan, Dungloe and Fermanagh
The death has occurred of Melissa Mulligan (née McGettigan), Cloghgaddy Road, Newtownbutler, Fermanagh and Dungloe, Donegal. She passed away peacefully in hospital by surrounded her loving family.
Loving daughter of Rachel and James. Beloved wife of Jason and loving mother to baby Madison.Daughter-in-law of Hugh and Phyllis Mulligan.Sister of Louise (Kristin), Hayley (Neil) and Jamie (Chloe). A darling granddaughter of Granny Ray Bedford.
Melissa will be reposing at Swift and McCaffrey Funeral home BT92 0LB on Saturday, January 18 from 4pm until 8pm. Removal from her late home on Monday morning at 10.15 am to arrive at Church of the Immaculate Conception, Newtownbutler for 11am funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Melissa will be sadly missed by her husband, baby daughter, parents, aunty Rosie (John), uncle Brian (Donna), granny Ray, father and mother-in-law, brothers-in-law sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a large circle of family and friends. Family home private to family and close friends at all times please.
Melissa’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live here.
Mary McCafferty, Kilmacrennan and Dublin
The death has occurred of Mary McCafferty, late of Donnybrook and formerly of Kilmacrennan. She passed away at St Vincent’s University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her parents, Una and James, her siblings Patrick, Cathal, Una, William, Teresa and Colette. Lovingly remembered by her sister Lucy, brothers Jim and Hugh, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family, friends and former colleagues at Adelaide Hospital, Dublin.
Removal on Wednesday, January 22 to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, for funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery.
Anne Doherty, Clonmany, Mayo and Offaly
The peaceful death has taken place at Brookvale Manor Nursing Home, on January 16 of Anne Doherty (Little) née Larkin, Saint Columbcille Village, Clonmany and formerly Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo and Rahan, Co. Offaly.
Predeceased by her husband Charlie and grandson Ben. Beloved mother of Siobhan, Margaret, Gerald, Bronagh, Catherine, and Pearse.
Sadly missed by her grandchildren Ciaran, Jamie, Aoife, Ethan, Liam, Mark, Siena, Ellen, Alana, Caoimhe Kate, Eanna, Charlie, and Cliodhna.
Deeply regretted by her son’s in law, daughters in law, brothers, brothers in law, and sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family and her many friends.
Anne’s remains will repose at Saint Collumbcille Village Oratory on Saturday, January 18 from 4pm until 8pm and on Sunday from 4pm until 8pm.
Funeral leaving from there on Monday, January 20 at 10.30am, going to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany for requiem Mass at 11am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Saint Collumbcille Village, C/O any family member or Comiskey Funeral Directors.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/clonmany.
Patrick Doherty, Carndonagh
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Patrick Doherty, Lenamore, Carndonagh.
Predeceased by his brother Seamus (Birmingham), dear brother of Sarah and Brian.
Deeply regretted by his nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, extended family, friends and neighbours.
His remains will repose at Kelly’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh today, Friday from 5:00pm to 7:30pm where all are welcome to pay their respects.
Removal from there on Saturday at 2:40pm going to Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh for 3:00pm Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on the Carndonagh parish website.
Mary Griffin, Ballybofey and Kerry
The death has occurred at her late residence of Mary Griffin, nee Brosnan, Sessiaghoneill, Ballybofey, and formerly Knocknagoshel, Cordal East, Castleisland, Co.Kerry.
Daughter of the late Denis and Julia Brosnan. Beloved wife of the late Peter and much-loved mother to Denis, Peter, and Tony, cherished sister of Sheila, Peg, Dinjoe, and the late Breda.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her sons, sisters, brother, nephews, nieces, extended family, and friends.
Funeral leaving her late residence on Sunday, January 19 at 10.40am for Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoneill at 11am. Interment in the adjoining churchyard.
The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish youtube channel. The house is private.
Joseph Boland, Killygordon and Kildare
The death has occurred of Joseph (Joe) Boland, Brownstown, The Curragh, Kildare and late of Killygordon.
Retired engineer at McDermott Barracks, The Curragh. He died peacefully in Naas hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his loving wife Molly. Sadly missed by his loving family, Jenny, Billy, Terry, Angie and Paul, sons and daughters in law, grandchildren, Sinéad, Sarah, Wayne, Daniel, Ian, Rachel, Terry, Céire and Ellie, great-grandchildren Lucy, Tanner, Scott, Charlie, Leo & Sophie, brother, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing in Anderson & Leahy Funeral Home, Newbridge, on Sunday, January 19 from 4pm with prayers at 7.30pm. Removal on Monday at 10.15am to arrive at St Brigid’s Church, The Curragh for 11am Mass. Joe’s funeral will be live-streamed here.
Burial afterwards in Holy Cross Cemetery, Suncroft.
Ellen O’Connor, Carndonagh
The peaceful death has taken place at her home of Ellen O’Connor, Galwilly, Glentogher, Carndonagh. F93TC93.
Predeceased by her husband John and her son Gerard.Deeply regretted by her sons and daughters.
Sadly missed by her grandchildren, great grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Her remains will be reposing at her home from 7pm on Thursday, January 16. Removal from there on Saturday, January 18 at 10:30am to Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh for 11am Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on the Carndonagh parish website.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Friends of Inishowen Hospice C/O any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors. Family time please from 10:00pm to 10:00am and on the morning of the funeral.
Etta (Mary) Wilkin, Carrigans
The death has taken place at the Donegal hospice of Etta (Mary) Wilkin, Drumlougher, Carrigans, Lifford (F93W8NN).
Predeceased by her late husband George, brothers John, William and Derek.
Loving mother of son Derek, daughters Diane (Raymond), Judith (Trevor), Adeline (Gavin) and Valerie (Jeffery). Cherished grandmother of Nadine, Rachel, Kyle, Jack, Timothy, Charlie, Courtney, Hannah, Lucas, Isabella and Lilyana also great-grandchildren Farrah, Harrison and Theo.
Her remains will repose at her home from 7pm to 10pm on Thursday, January 16 and 12 noon to 9pm on Friday 17. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Removal from her home on Saturday, January 18 at 1.30pm for 2pm for Service of Thanksgiving in Monreagh Presbyterian Church, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Newtowncunningham Day Centre and the Donegal Hospice care of any family member or Terence McClintock funeral director.
Edel Vitalis (née Doherty), Glencolmcille and London
The death has occurred of Edel Vitalis, (née Doherty) of London, formerly of Glencolmcille, on Sunday, January 12, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.
Sadly missed by her husband Richard, son Orin, father Jim, sisters Emer (Gavin), Catherine (Stephen), brothers Kenneth (Julie) and Owen (Caitriona), nieces Aoife, Saorlaith and Leah, nephews Josh and Jamie and her wide circle of relatives and friends. Predeceased by her mother Ann, sister Dervla and mother-in-law Catherine.
Her funeral and cremation will take place in London, with details to be released at a later date. A Mass for Edel will be held at St Columba's Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille, Co. Donegal, on Saturday, January 25 at 10am.
Donations, if desired, can be made to the Melanoma Focus charity.
Noreen McCormick, Greencastle
The peaceful death has taken place at Beach Hill Manor Nursing Home, Lisfannon, surrounded by all her loving family, of Noreen McCormick, Furze Cottage, Crossroads, Greencastle, F93 P9K7.
Predeceased by her parents Hannah and Michael (Big Mick) and her loving husband Seamus McCormick, her Sisters Ethna and Anne and her brothers Patsy and Brendan.
Much loved mother of Eleanor (Frankie), Anne – RIP (Matty), Michael (Sheilagh), Nonie (Ian), James (Zoe), Paul, Ethna (Michael) and Brendan.
A devoted grandmother to all her 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Noreen’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh F93 E4FN on Thursday, January 16 at 4pm going to her home.
Funeral from there on Saturday, January 18 at 1.30pm for 2pm Funeral Mass in St Mary’s Church, Ballybrack followed by Interment in Ballybrack Cemetery.
Rosary both nights at 9pm with family time from 10pm to 11am.
Family flowers only please, donation in lieu if desired to Beach Hill Manor Nursing Home C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
John O’Donnell, Burnfoot and London
The death has occurred in London of John O’Donnell, formerly Ballyderowen, Burnfoot.
Beloved husband of Margaret Anne, cherished father of Gerald, Angela and Caroline. Loving grandfather of Matthew, Emily, Luke and Leah. Much loved brother of Gerard and Jim. Predeceased by his brother Liam and sisters Phyllis Hamilton and Adeline.
Deeply mourned and will be forever missed by his loving wife, son, daughters, grandchildren, brothers, nieces, nephews extended family and friends.
Removal from Murphy’s Funeral Home (F93PW96) Friday, January 17 at 5pm going to his brother Gerard O’Donnell’s home at Ballyderowen, Burnfoot where you are welcome to pay your respects. Family time please from 11pm and on the morning of the funeral.
Removal from there on Saturday morning, January 18 at 10.15am to St Mura’s Church, Fahan for Requiem Mass at 11.00am followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/fahan.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Alzheimers Society c/o any family member.
James McLaughlin, Moville
The peaceful death has taken place at Larissa Lodge Nursing Home, Letterkenny of James McLaughlin (Hiboy) St John’s, Quay Street, Moville, F93DXE0.
Beloved husband of Agnes and much-loved father of Michael (Elaine), Meta (Edward), Mary Lou (George), Seamus (Nicola) and Margaret (Bernard).
Deeply regretted by his grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Removal from Eternal Light Chapel of Rest on Thursday, January 16 at 1pm going to his late residence, St John’s, Quay Street, Moville.
Removal from there on Saturday at 10:30am to St. Pius X Church for 11am Requiem Mass followed by burial in Ballybrack graveyard. Family time please from 9:00pm to 11:00am.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on Moville parish website.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Alzheimer’s Unit, C/O any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors.
Annie O’Neill, Culdaff and Dublin
The death has occurred of Annie O’Neill (née McLaughlin) (Annie the Mill) of Baldoyle, Dublin Baldoyle Dublin and late of The Mill, Culdaff.
She passed away peacefully at Beaumont Hospital. Daughter of the late Cornelius and Kathleen, sister of the late Rosaleen, James, Patrick and Margaret.
Sadly missed by her loving husband and best friend Pierce, children Paul and Karen, adored six grandchildren Sam (his partner Lara), Ben (his partner Lauren), Eleanor, Jack, Orlagh and Caoimhe, sisters Kathleen and Geraldine, son-in-law Paul, daughter-in-law Niamh, brother-in-law Dick, nieces, nephews, relatives, extended family and a large circle of friends, neighbours and colleagues.
Reposing at Stafford's Funeral Home, Portmarnock, Thursday, January 16 from 3pm to 5pm, with removal on Friday to St Peter and Paul's Church, Baldoyle for 10am funeral Mass. Annie's funeral will then travel to Donegal and will arrive at Muff border approximately 3pm, to continue to The Mill Culdaff for repose approximately 4pm till 11pm.
Funeral Mass Saturday, January 18 in St Mary's church, Bocan, for 11am. Burial in adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please donations if desired to Irish Cancer Society.
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