Deaths in Donegal - Monday morning, October 2
The following deaths have taken place:
- Una Burke, Curramore, Kiltoom, Roscommon and Carrick
- John McDermott, Rathgar, Dublin and Ballyshannon
-Colman O'Callaghan, Sligo, Kildare and Buncrana
- Don Porter, St Columba’s Grove, Ballyduff Park, Lifford
- Very Reverend Father Michael Conaghan, Drumcannon, Crossroads, Killygordon
- John McNelis, Rathfarnham, Dublin and Teelin
- Eoin Brogan, Castlethird, Carrigans
- Dr Mary Carr Sweeney, Moyle Hill, Milford
- Tommy McGuinness, Ohio, USA, formerly Culdaff, and his wife Kay McGuinness
Una Burke Curramore, Kiltoom, Roscommon and Carrick
The death has occurred of Una Burke Curramore, Kiltoom, Roscommon and Carrick. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the tender and loving care of the Management and staff of Sonas Nursing Home, Athlone. Predeceased by her sister, Lorna Martin.
Sadly missed by her loving sisters Nollaig, Peggy and Maura, brother Sean, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and her many good friends.
Reposing at St Brigid's Funeral Home, Brideswell (N37 EK88), on Tuesday, October 3 from 5pm with removal at 6.45pm to the Church of the Risen Christ, Kiltoom arriving at 7.30pm.
Mass of the Resurrection on Wednesday, October 4 at 11am with burial afterwards in Kiltoom Cemetery. Mass can be viewed live on the following link www.churchservices.tv/kiltoom.
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland.
John McDermott, Rathgar, Dublin and Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of John McDermott, Rathgar, Dublin and Ballyshannon.
He passed away peacefully at home. Beloved husband of Mary (Feely) and loving father of Johnny, Martha and Sarah. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughters, Martha’s husband Patrick, Sarah’s partner Sam, sister Laura, sisters-in-law Martha and Anne, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
John will be reposing on Monday evening from 6pm-8pm at the Larry Massey Funeral Home, 100 Terenure Road North. Removal on Tuesday to St. Joseph’s Church, Terenure, arriving at 9.45am for 10am Mass. Funeral immediately afterwards to Mount Venus Cemetery, Rathfarnham.
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold's Cross.
Colman O'Callaghan, Sligo, Kildare and Buncrana
The death has occurred of Colman O'Callaghan, Springfield, Bundoran Road, Sligo Town, Celbridge, Kildare and Buncrana.
Dearly loved husband of Geraldine and father of Anne (Midleton), Dermot (Dublin) and Ian (Sligo). Predeceased by his brother Joseph and sister Pauline Reilly.
Sadly missed by his loving wife and family, sister Gabrielle Fleming (Clones), son-in-law Colm Stack, daughter-in-law Astou N’diaye, grandchildren, Emma, Laura and Ayana, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Reposing at Seán Feehily’s Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo F91EH98 from 5.30pm to 7.00pm on Tuesday, October 3. Mass of the resurrection at 11.30am on Wednesday, October 4, in Saint Colmcille’s Church, Rathcormac, Co. Sligo.
Funeral mass will be livestreamed at: https://www.churchservices.tv/rathcormac
Burial follows in Rathcormac Cemetery. Family home private please.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Saint Vincent de Paul Sligo branch c/o Seán Feehily’s Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo at www.feehilys.ie/pay
Family flowers only please.
Don Porter, St Columba’s Grove, Ballyduff Park, Lifford
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Don Porter, St Columba’s Grove, Ballyduff Park, Lifford and formerly of 316 Coneyburrow Road, Lifford.
Dearly loved son of the late Frances and Robert (Alla) Porter and much loved brother of Betty, Brian, Emily, Eileen and the late Terry, Ann, Kevin, Margo and Sheila.
Reposing at his home from Monday, October 2, from 4.30pm.
Funeral leaving his home on Wednesday, October 4, at 10.15am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick`s Church, Murlog at 11am.
Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Deeply regretted by his sorrowing brother, sisters, nieces, nephews and family circle.
Family time please from 10pm to 11am.
The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam here.
Very Reverend Father Michael Conaghan, Drumcannon, Crossroads, Killygordon
The peaceful death has taken place in Hillcrest Nursng Home, Letterkenny of Very Reverend Father Michael Conaghan, Drumcannon, Crossroads, Killygordon, retired parish priest of Kilmacrennan.
Removal to St Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan took place on Saturday evening.
Requiem Mass on Monday, October 2, at 12 noon in St Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan followed by removal to St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon for prayers. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Columba’s Church Kilmacrennan on the
following link: Church Services TV St Columba’s Church Kilmacrenan
John McNelis, Rathfarnham, Dublin and Teelin
The death has occurred of John McNelis, Rathfarnham, Dublin and Teelin. He passed away peacefully after a short illness, at St James' Hospital.
Beloved husband of Angela and loving father of Jimmy, Michael and Fiona. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, children, grandchildren Katie, Hannah, Kieran and Kieva, brothers Vincent and Bobby, daughters in-law Suzanne and Aey, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
John will be reposing at the Larry Massey Funeral Home, the Eden Centre, Grange Road, Rathfarnham on Tuesday evening from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Wednesday morning to the Church of the Divine Word, Marley Grange arriving for 11.30am Mass, followed by cremation service in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold's' Cross at 1.30pm.
You can watch his Funeral Service here.
Eoin Brogan, Castlethird, Carrigans
The peaceful death has taken place in St. Joseph’s Ward, Crumlin Children’s Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by his loving mammy and daddy, brother and sisters, of Eoin Brogan, Castlethird, Carrigans F93 K7W7.
Cherished by his loving parents Robert and Ann, née Sharkey, brother William, sisters Kelly-Ann, Louise and Aoife, grandparents James and Bernadette Sharkey, Newtowncunningham, aunts, uncles, cousins and a wide circle of family and friends.
Eoin is predeceased by his grandparents William and Sarah Brogan, his aunt Marion Carlin and uncle William Brogan.
Eoin’s remains are reposing at his home on Sunday, October 1 from 12 noon until 11pm with Rosary at 9pm.
Funeral from there on Monday, October 2, at 10.15am going to St. Baithin’s Church, St. Johnson for 11am Requiem Mass.
Family time on the morning of the funeral, please.
Family flowers only, please.
Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to BUMBLEance, Little Blue Heroes and Ronald McDonald House c/o any family member.
Dr Mary Carr Sweeney, Moyle Hill, Milford
The peaceful death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Dr Mary Carr Sweeney, Moyle Hill, Milford.
Mary’s remains are reposing at her home. Funeral Mass on Monday, October 2, at 11am in St Peter’s Church, Milford. Burial afterwards in Tully Cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV, St Peter’s Church Milford on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/milford
Family time from 10pm until 10am and on the morning of the Funeral.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Alzheimer Society of Ireland, c/o Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.
People attending the wake should park at Milford G.A.A. grounds F92 E6XN, and a bus will be provided from there.
Tommy McGuinness, Ohio, USA, formerly Culdaff, and his wife Kay McGuinness
Announcing the deaths of Tommy McGuinness of Fairborn Ohio, USA, formerly Culdaff and his loving wife of 63 years, Kay McGuinness of Fairborn Ohio USA, their final repose postponed by the Covid pandemic.
Tommy was proceeded in death by his parents Annie and Michael, his uncle Father Joe Houghton who helped raise him after his father’s death, his brother Frankie, his sister Mae, and grandson Kerstain. He is survived by his brother Noel of Orange CT, USA.
Kay was proceeded in death by her parents Sophie and Chester Carter, her beloved husband Tommy, brothers and sisters, Bernice, Chester, Paul, John, Lloyd, Calvin, William, Donald, Dorothy, Ruth, baby girl, and Marvin, and her grandson Kerstain Finklea.
Deeply missed by their five children: Anna (Jerry) Finklea, MaryRose (Dave) Tweddell, Michael McGuinness, Colleen (Dean) Slapak, and Jimmy (Laura) McGuinness; they were blessed with seven grandchildren: Ian, Jared, Logan (Sabrina), and Kathryn Finklea, David (Ashley)Tweddell, David (Dauma) Slapak, and Colin McGuinness; and ten great grandchildren: Zander, Rowan, Avi, Avry, Ily, Henry, Leo, Calvin, Dina, and Franny.
Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, October 2 in the St Mary’s Church, Bocan, Culdaff at 11am, followed by the interment of ashes in the adjoining cemetery.
Any enquiries to Liam Collins Funeral Directors, please.
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