Deaths in Donegal - Saturday evening, September 30
The following deaths have taken place:
- John McNelis, Rathfarnham, Dublin and Teelin
- Eoin Brogan, Castlethird, Carrigans
- Dr Mary Carr Sweeney, Moyle Hill, Milford
- Doreen Moore, Listillion, Letterkenny
- Eamon McNern, Dunkineely
- Johnny Cavanagh, Greencastle
- Frank Curran, Derrybeg
- Hughie Hilley, Laghey
- Tommy McGuinness, Ohio, USA, formerly Culdaff, and his wife Kay McGuinness
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 on Friday, September 29 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 Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1 from 12 noon until 11pm with Rosary both nights at 9pm.
Funeral from there on Monday, October 2, at 10.15am going to St. Baithin’s Church, St. Johnson for 11am Requiem Mass.
Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
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 will repose at her home from 5pm, Saturday, September 30. 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.
Doreen Moore, Listillion, Letterkenny
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Doreen Moore, Listillion, Letterkenny (F92H33V), formerly of Lurgy, Letterkenny.
Predeceased by her late husband Noble. Much loved mother of Gladys (James), Dorothy, Valerie (Trevor), Jacqueline (Don) and Ashleen. Adored grandmother of Gareth, Lauren, Elsa, Adrian, Tori, Harry and Jacob.
Doreen’s remains are reposing at her late residence from 12pm to 10pm on Saturday.
Funeral leaving from there on Sunday, October 1 at 2.45pm for 3:30pm. Funeral service in Ray Presbyterian Church followed by burial in the Family plot in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu if desired to Alzheimer’s society, Donegal branch, care of any Family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director.
John Quinn, Galdonagh, Manorcunningham
The peaceful death has taken place at his home of John Quinn, Galdonagh, Manorcunningham.
John’s remains are reposing at his late residence. Funeral leaving from there on Sunday, October 1, at 12.15pm for 1pm Requiem Mass in All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham, with burial afterwards in St Columba’s Cemetery, Dromoghill.
House private, please. Family flowers only.
Eamon McNern, Dunkineely
The death has occurred of Eamon McNern 209 Castleview, Dunkineely.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Caroline, sons Gordon and Aidan and daughter Lisa. Sadly missed by his son-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and friends.
His remains will repose at his residence from 12 noon until 10pm on Saturday, September 30. Funeral from there on Sunday at 10.30am to The Church of St Joseph and Conal, Bruckless, for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only please, donations to Coast and Mountain Rescue c/o any family member.
Johnny Cavanagh, Greencastle
The death has taken place at his home of Johnny Cavanagh, Balleighan West, Greencastle.
Johnny’s remains are reposing at his late residence.
Family time please from 11pm to 11am. Funeral Mass will take place on Sunday at 2pm in St Mary’s Church, Ballybrack followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Irish Heart Association C/O Any family member.
Frank Curran, Derrybeg
The death has occurred of Frank Curran, Magheraclogher, Derrybeg, Donegal, F92 W1W9, originally of Meenalagh, Gortahork.
Predeceased by his parents Mary and Frank and sister Nóra. Sadly missed by his loving wife Eileen, daughter Catriona, son Frank, son-in-law Keith, sisters: Mary, Bernadette, Anne and Sheila, brothers, Kevin, Joe and Tom, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and extended family and friends. His remains will repose at his late residence on Saturday, 30, from 11am until Rosary at 8pm.
House strictly private to family only on Friday and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass will take place in St Mary's Church, Derrybeg, at 1pm on Sunday, October 1, interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page https://bit.ly/3DoImm.
Hughie Hilley, Laghey
The death has occurred of Hughie Hilley, Trummon East, Laghey. He passed away peacefully, at Sligo University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his wife, Anne, brother, Joe and sisters, Betty and Carmel. Deeply regretted by his son, Patrick (Bláthnaid) and his daughter, Gráinne (Simon). Much loved by his grandchildren, Oisín, Caolán, Daithí, Aoife and Anna. Sadly missed by his sisters Kathleen, Philomena, Margaret and Valerie, nieces, nephews and wider family circle.
Reposing at his residence on Friday evening, family only, please. Wake on Saturday for anyone wishing to attend. Strictly shuttle bus only, will be in operation, from The Rambling House, Laghey, to the wake house.
Removal on Sunday morning to St Brigid's Church, Ballintra, for 11am Funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. House private on Sunday morning, please. Funeral Mass may be viewed online at https://www.churchservices.tv/ballintra
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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