Death notices for Donegal - Thursday evening, January 16
The following deaths have taken place:
- 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
- Evelyn Daly, Ballyshannon
- Noel Thompson, Muff
- Marc Prentice, Letterkenny
- James Boyle, Glencolmcille
- Annie O’Neill, Culdaff and Dublin
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.
Funeral arrangements to be confirmed later.
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.
Evelyn Daly, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Evelyn Daly, (née Coulter), 34 Cluain Barron, Ballyshannon.
She passed away peacefully in the exceptional care of the nurses and staff of the Ballyshannon Community Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her loving husband Edward, parents William and Ita and brothers Tommy and Jim.
Evelyn will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her son Denis (Moragh), daughter Michelle, grandchildren, Kieran,
Róisin and Pauric and their mother Kathrina, her sisters Patricia, Ann, Mary (Bill), Geraldine (Paul), her brother Peter (Mena), aunt Madeline, nieces, nephews and extended family.
Reposing at her late residence on Thursday, January 16 from 3pm to 9pm. House private morning of the funeral.
Funeral to arrive at St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon for Requiem Mass on Friday at 11am. Burial afterwards in the Abbey
Assaroe Cemetery, Ballyshannon. The funeral Mass can be viewed live here.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Ballyshannon Community Hospital, to the care of John McGee & Sons Funeral Directors or any family member.
Noel Thompson, Muff
The death has taken place of Noel Thompson, peacefully at Deanfield Care Home, late of Ardmore, Muff.
Beloved son of the late George and Martha.
A loving uncle of Pearl, Kenneth, Stephen, Alister and Alan also a dear great uncle.
Funeral service in Knowhead Presbyterian Church at 1pm on Friday afternoon, January 17 followed by burial in Muff Parish Church burial ground.
Family and friends welcome to Adair and Neely Funeral Home, Foyle Road tomorrow evening, Thursday, January 16 from 6pm to 8pm.
Donations in lieu of flowers if wished to Knowhead Presbyterian Church c/o Mrs Hillary Smith Iskaheen, Muff.
Marc Prentice, Letterkenny
The death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital of Marc Prentice from Listillion, Letterkenny.
Reposing at the Letterkenny Funeral Home, Port Road, Letterkenny, F92 P407 on Wednesday, January 15 and Thursday, January 16 from 7pmto 9pm.
Funeral Mass on Friday, January 17 at 11am in St Eunan’s Cathedral Letterkenny with burial afterwards in Conwal Cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed at www. steunanscathedral.ie.
Family flowers only with donations in liaise if desired to the Letterkenny University Hospital dialysis unit ℅ Con McDaid Funeral Directors.
The family home is private to family and friends.
James Boyle, Glencolmcille
The death has occurred of James Joseph Boyle of Ballard, Glencolmcille.
He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents, Eddie and Mary and his sisters, May, Una and Brigid.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, his daughters Mary P (Thomas), Cathy Ann (Stephen), Martina (Manus); son Seamus (Nathalie); grandchildren Dylan, Senan, Pierce, Finlay, Ultan, Evan, Ruth, Conan, Fabian and Anna; brothers, Eamon and Padraig; sisters, Anne and Mairead and extended family and friends.
Remains reposing at his home in Ballard (F94 DK71) on Wednesday, January 15 and Thursday, January 16 from 2pm to 8pm. House strictly private at all other times and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass at 12pm on Friday, January 17 in St Columba's Church, Glencolmcille with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The funeral Mass will be streamed live here.
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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