Death notices for Donegal - Tuesday morning, November 19
The following deaths have taken place:
- George Sterritt, Dunfanaghy
- Breege McGee, Buncrana
- Danny Sweeney, Bunbeg
- Nan Henry, Greencastle
- Anna French, Porthall
- Josephine Canning, Dublin and Downings
- Peter Hoines, Ballyshannon
- Betty Pitcher, Inver
- Nora T Quinn, Glenties
George Sterritt, Dunfanaghy
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of George Sterritt, Rinclevan, Dunfanaghy, F92WD92.
Survived by his wife Shirley, daughter Rebecca (Brian), son Leslie (Sinead), his brothers and sisters; Florence, Robert (Audrey), Leslie, John (Marina), Samuel (Bridget), Marbeth Duffy (Jackie); his grandchildren Hanna, Freddie and Kilian, nieces, nephews and wider family circle. Predeceased by his parents and sister-in-law Georgena.
His remains will be reposing at his late residence from 4pm on Monday, November 18. Family time, please, from 11.00 pm to 10.00 am and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Service in the Presbyterian Church, Dunfanaghy, on Wednesday, November 20 at 2pm. Followed by burial in Ballymore Graveyard.
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu if desired to Medical 3, Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Directors, Creeslough.
Breege McGee, Buncrana
The death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice of Breege McGee (née Moyne), Upper Slavery, Buncrana.
Beloved wife of the late Donal, much loved mother of Darragh and dear sister of Liam, Pat, Brendan, Seamus and Terence.
Breege will be forever missed by her loving son, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Her remains will be reposing at her home from 11am on Monday, November 18where you are welcome to pay your respects.
Removal from there on Wednesday, November 20 at 10.15am to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for Requiem Mass at 11.00am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live here. Family time please from 11.00pm to 11.00am.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu, if desired, to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Murphy Funeral Directors.
Please note there is a one way system in operation entering from Pillar Park.
Danny Sweeney, Bunbeg
The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Danny Sweeney, Magheralosk, Bunbeg.
Predeceased by his parents Dominic and Bridget, brothers Jimmy, Eddie and Paddy, sister Rosie, infant sons James and Noel and granddaughter Aisling Sweeney.
Sadly missed by his wife Nora, daughters Máire, Bríd, Róisín, Maeve and Edel, sons James, Seán, Domnick, Hughie and Eamonn, sister Bridget (Scotland), grandchildren; great grandchild and extended family and friends.
His remains will repose at Roarty's Funeral Home, Derrybeg (F92 DN4X) on Monday and Tuesday from 2pm to 8pm. Rosary both nights at 8pm.
Removal to the family home on Tuesday evening after the Rosary. House private that night and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass in St Mary's Church, Derrybeg at 11am on Wednesday, November 20 interment afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page.
Nan Henry, Greencastle
The peaceful death has taken place at the Nazareth House, surrounded by her loving family, of Nan (Anastasia) Henry (née McCormick), Tardrum, Greencastle F93 E370.
Predeceased by her husband Jack and her daughter Jacqueline. Much loved mother of Elizabeth (Paul), Desmond (Monica), Donal (Joanne), Seamus (Isabell), Michael (Fiona), Paul and Eugene (Colette).
A devoted grandmother to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Resposing at her home. Funeral from there on Tuesday, November 19 at 10.30am for 11am Funeral Mass in St Mary’s Church Ballybrack followed by burial in Ballybrack graveyard.
Rosary both nights at 9pm. Family time from 10pm to 11am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Carndonagh Community Hospital and The Nazareth House.
Anna French, Porthall
The death has taken place at her home of Anna French (née Rowan) Boyagh, Porthall, Lifford, F93 NT79.
Beloved wife of the late Robert, much loved mother of Tony, Martin, Gerard, Bobby and Paula and sister of Kathleen and the late Gretta, Noel and Wilfred.
Reposing at her home on Sunday, November 17 from 2pm. Funeral leaving her home on Tuesday, November 19 at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick`s Church, Murlog, Lifford at 11a.m.
Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughter, fourteen grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, sister and family circle.
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Donations in lieu of flowers please to Donegal Hospice
The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam.
Josephine Canning, Dublin and Downings
The death has occurred of Josephine Canning (née Gallagher) Malahide, Co Dublin and formerly of Downings, Co. Donegal. Late of St Pope John Paul II National School, Malahide. She passed away peacefully, in the care of the Bon Secours Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Liam.
Very sadly missed by her loving husband, children Seamus, Nora, Mary, Paddy, Nuala and Bairbre, daughter-in-law Rosemary, sons-in-law Paul, Conor, Mick and Shane, her adored grandchildren Ronan, Hugh, Kevin, Nora, Conall, Paddy and Rory, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Reposing in Staffords Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock, on Tuesday, November 19 from 3pm to 5pm. Removal to St.Sylvester’s Church, Malahide, on Wednesday morning for 11am Funeral Mass followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium. Family flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Society of Saint Vincent De Paul.
Peter Hoines, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Peter Hoines, 2 Assaroe view, Ballyshannon, Co.Donegal, F94 NP48 formerly of Galbally, Dungannon, Co Tyrone. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.
Sadly missed by his wife Rose, his Children Martina, Kevin (Nikki), Siobhan (Harvey) and Olivia, his grandchildren Ellie and Tallulah, his brother Pat, Sister Lena, nieces, nephews and all extended family and friends. Predeceased by sisters Mary, Sarah and Rosie.
Reposing at his residence on Sunday and Monday from 2pm to 8pm. House private at all other times please. Removal on Tuesday morning to St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for 11am funeral mass, followed by burial afterward in St John the Baptist cemetery, Galbally, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone. House private on the morning of the funeral please.
Peter's funeral mass can be viewed live here. All enquiries to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home on 087 2218483.
Betty Pitcher, Inver
The death occurred of Betty Pitcher of Walsall, England, and Cranny Lower, Inver, Co. Donegal on August8, 2024.
Pre-deceased by her husband Ray (Roy) and son Paul. Sadly missed by her sons Mark, Colin and Charles and their extended families.
Ashes to return to Inver for interment in St Naul's Cemetery, Ardaghey on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 2pm
Nora T Quinn, Glenties
The peaceful death has occurred of retired national school teacher Nora T Quinn, Glen Road, Glenties F94R9K1 and formerly The Glen Tavern, Greenans, Glenties.
Deeply regretted by her nephews Fr Denis G Quinn and Pat Gallagher, nieces Isabell and Annie Gallagher, Mary, Annie and Evelyn Quinn, grand nieces, grand nephews , cousins, neighbours and friends.
Nora is Predeceased by her parents Denis and Annie Quinn, her sister Mary Josephine, brothers John and Cormac.
Nora’s remains will repose at her home on the Glen Road, Glenties F94R9K1 on Sunday, November 17 from 3pm with rosary at 9pm.
Removal from her home on Monday evening at 5.30pm to Church of the Holy family Edeninfagh for 6pm to repose overnight.
Funeral mass on Tuesday at 12noon with burial afterwards in the family plot Edeninfagh.
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