Death notices for Donegal - Wednesday evening, December 4
The following deaths have taken place:
- Christina Crossan, Killea and Derry
- Rose Doherty, Main Street, Culdaff
- Myra Grieve, Letterkenny and Dublin
- Margaret McMenamin, Donegal Town
- Anne McGeehan, Kilmacrennan
- Sarah Gillespie, Glencolmcille and Galway
- Eamonn Doherty, Letterkenny
- Máire Crumlish, Carndonagh
- Denis Doherty, Carndonagh and Luton
- John Boyle, Meath and Ardara
- Tiernan Doherty, Carndonagh
Christina Crossan, Derry and Killea
The death has taken place in Altnagelvin Hospital, Derry of Christina Crossan, Braehead Road, Nixon’s Corner, Derry.
Christina will be lovingly missed by her nieces, nephews and all her extended family and friends.
Christina was predeceased by her parents John James and Elizabeth and sisters and brothers Lily, Margaret, Seamus, Willie, Patrick, Daniel, Gerard, Harry, Eugene and Theresa.
Deep are the memories, Precious they stay; No passing of time, Will take them away.
Respect can be paid from 4pm on Thursday, December 5 at Kelly's Funeral Home, Oakfield, Raphoe, F93 KP0N, with removal to The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Killea F93 FN12 to arrive for 6pm to repose overnight.
Requiem Mass at 10am in The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Killea with a private Cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
Mass can be viewed on www.newtownkilleaparish.com
Rose Doherty, Main Street, Culdaff
The peaceful death has occurred at the Rehabilitation Unit Letterkenny University Hospital of Rose Doherty (Butcher), Main Street, Culdaff, F93XOYO.
Predeceased by her husband Jim, brother Jim and sister Faye. Much loved sister of Mary, sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, brother in law’s, sister in law’s and the wider family circle.
Her remains will be reposing at her home today, Wednesday, December 4 from 12 noon where you are welcome to pay your respects.
Funeral from there on Friday, December 6 at 10:20am going to St Mary’s Church, Bocan for requiem Mass at 11am with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to the St Mary’s Church, Bocan restoration fund C/O of any family member or Mc Feeley Funeral Directors.
Rose’s funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.culdaffparish.com.
Myra Grieve, Letterkenny and Dublin
The death has occurred of Myra Grieve (nee Gillen) formerly of Clonee, Dublin and Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. Myra passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on December 3rd 2024, in the care of TLC Nursing Home, Maynooth.
Beloved wife of Brian for over 60 years and loving mother of Cathy, Seamus, Caroline, Maria, Mairead, Bernie, Dympna and the late Baby Brian (R.I.P.). She will be sadly missed by her devoted husband, loving children, daughter-in-law Martina, sons-in-law Gerry, Eamonn, Martin and Ray, her adored grandchildren Brian, Rebecca, Hannah, Natasha, Megan, Emer, Mia, Oran, Eamonn, Hayley, Zach, Dylan, Molly, Alex and Bradley and great-granddaughter Cora, her brother Danny and her sister Mena and all those who knew her. To know Myra was to love her.
Reposing at her daughter Caroline’s residence in Carbury, Co. Kildare (W91 H52P) today, Wednesday, December 4 from 4pm to 8pm.
Removal on Thursday, December 5 at 1pm to arrive at St Brigid’s Church, Straffan for 2pm funeral Mass, followed by burial in Laraghbryan Cemetery, Maynooth.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff of TLC Nursing Home, Maynooth for their kind and loving care of Myra.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live here.
Margaret McMenamin, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Margaret McMenamin (née Harvey), late of Clarlougheske.
She passed away peacefully in Aras Mhic Shuibhne Nursing Home. Predeceased by her parents Molly & Neil, brother Neil, son Neil and daughter Patricia.
Sadly missed by her beloved husband Danny, her devoted son Danny, daughter in law Claire, her adoring Grandchildren, Niamh, Darragh & Ciara, son in law Francie, nieces, nephews, extended family, dear friends and neighbours.
Margaret’s remains will repose at Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal Town, F94FX3A from 2pm to 8pm on Wednesday, December 4 with private removal to her late residence to reside overnight.
House private to family only please. Margaret’s remains will leave her late residence on Thursday morning at 10:30am to arrive at St Agatha’s Church, Clar for requiem mass at 11am, with burial afterwards in Clar graveyard. House private on Thursday morning to family only please.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Aras Mhic Shuibhne Nursing HomeResident’s Comfort Fund.
Anne McGeehan, Kilmacrennan
The death has taken place of Anne McGeehan, Ballykerrin, Kilmacrennan, F92 F2X9. She passed away peacefully at her late residence surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by husband Brendan (2019), parents Mary and Neil Doherty, brothers Neil, Dominic, Tony, John and Jim and sister Mary.
Anne will be sadly missed by her sister Margaret, daughters Margaret Murray, Vera Mc Geehan, Brenda Gibbons, sons Dennis, Gerard and Martin, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, neighbours and a wide circle of family and friends.
Anne’s remains will repose at her late residence from 6pm until 10pm Tuesday, December 3 and Wednesday, December 4 from 11am until 10pm. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral from there on Thursday morning going to St Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan for requiem Mass at 11am, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. The funeral Mass can be viewed lived here.
Sarah Gillespie, Glencolmcille and Galway
The death has taken place of Sarah Gillespie (Nee Cunnea) of Renmore, Galway, formerly of Dooey, Glencolmcille, in Galway University Hospital.
Predeceased by her husband John and sister Mary. Sadly missed by her sisters Roisin, Nora, her twin Phyllis (Danny), Josephine, Breege (Seamus), and her brothers Cornelius and Peter (Ann), nieces, nephews and extended family.
Reposing at Conneely's Funeral Home, Flood Street, Renmore, Galway (H91 A786) on Wednesday, December 4 from 2pm to 4pm with removal at 4:30pm to her brothers house in Dooey, Glencolmcille, Co Donegal (F94 C924).
Remains reposing on Thursday from 10am-10pm. House private following the rosary and on the morning of the funeral.
Removal on Friday morning from Dooey to St Columba's Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille for Funeral Mass at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The funeral Mass can be viewed live here.
Eamonn Doherty, Letterkenny
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Eamonn Doherty, 2 Derryveagh Avenue, Letterkenny and formerly from Ashlawn, Letterkenny.
Sadly missed by his family, friends and neighbours. Eamonn is predeceased by his wife May, son John, brothers Paddy and Shaun and his parents Johnny and Katie.
Eamonn’s remains will repose at his sister Nuala Higgin’s residence at 21 Slieve Sneacht Close, Letterkenny F92 VHF9 on Tuesday, December 3 from 6pm until 10pm and on Wednesday, December 4 from 12 noon to 10pm with Rosary both nights at 9pm.
Funeral from there on Thursday, December 5 at 10.30am going to The Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine, Letterkenny for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed on the Parish YouTube channel.
Interment afterwards to All Saints Church Cemetery, Newtowncunningham. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Family flowers only please.
Máire Crumlish, Carndonagh
The peaceful death has taken place at Carndonagh Community Hospital of Máire Crumlish, née Byrne, Churchtown, Carndonagh.
Predeceased by her loving husband Tommy and much-loved mother of John, Richard and Mary.
Deeply regretted by her grandchildren Tom, Luke, John, Sorcha, Emily, and Naoise, her daughters-in-law Eithne and Sheena, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Her remains will repose at her late residence, Churchtown, Carndonagh from 11am on Tuesday, December 3 where all are welcome to pay their respects.
Removal from there tomorrow, Wednesday, December 4 at 10:15am to Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh for 11am Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Requiem mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam. Family flowers only please, family time from 10pm.
Denis Doherty, Carndonagh and Luton
The death has taken place in Luton of Denis Doherty (Toner), Swasedale Road, Limbury Mead, Luton and formerly of Falduff, Carndonagh.
Beloved husband of Mary, and much-loved father of Stephen, Paul, Dennis, Eugene, Brendan and Philip.
From a family of twelve, Denis is survived and sadly missed by Annie, Neil, Willie and Philomena.
Deeply regretted by his grandchildren Izzy, Hughie, Frankie, Sarah, Celia, Shay and Amelie; daughters-in-law Anne, Fiona, Helena, Karen and Joanne, extended family, friends and neighbours.
His remains will repose at Kelly’s Funeral Home, Carndonagh from 5pm to 8pm on Tuesday, December 3, and 2pm to 7pm on Wednesday, December 4 where all are welcome to pay their respects.
Removal at 7pm Wednesday to Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass at 11am on Thursday, December 5, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Carndonagh Community Hospital C/O any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors.
John Boyle, Meath and Ardara
The death has occurred of John Boyle, Silverlawn, Navan, Co. Meath and formerly Ardara, at Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda.
Predeceased by his parents Michael and Agnes, brothers Seamus, Michael, Willie and Peter, sister Annie. He will be very sadly missed by his loving wife Mary of 53 years, son Hugh, daughters Rosalind and Louise, grandchildren Shane, Ronan, Sophie, Seán and Daragh, daughter-in-law AnnMarie, son-in-law Stephen, brothers Tom and Louis, sisters Mary and Noreen, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his son Hugh's residence Tatestown, Navan C15XHP1 on Wednesday from 4pm until 8pm. Arriving to StOliver's Church, Blackcastle on Thursday morning for 10am Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in St Finian's Cemetery, Old Athboy Road.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff in The Oriel Ward in Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital who cared for John with great compassion and dignity.
Tiernan Doherty, Carndonagh
The tragic death has taken place of Tiernan Doherty, 14 Convent Road, Carndonagh.
Shocked and saddened by his passing are his loving parents Kevin and Louise.
Tiernan will be sadly missed by his younger brothers Kyrin, Cohen, and Keegan. Tiernan is deeply cherished by his broken-hearted girlfriend Kaylah.
Tiernan is deeply regretted by his grandparents Sean and Maureen, his aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Funeral from late residence on Thursday at 1pm going to Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh for 1:30pm Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
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