Deaths in Donegal - Saturday morning, August 26
The following deaths have taken place:
- Doctor John Gallagher, Strabane and Arranmore Island
- Brigid Holmes (née Byrne), Monglass, Newtowncunningham
- Maureen Kerrigan (née McNelis) Tipperary and Carrick
- Anthony Gibbons, Clonmany
- Samuel John Hood Smith, Manorcunningham
- Seamus McElwee, Fintown
- Mary Teresa O’Donnell, Kincasslagh
- Margaret (Pearl) Mc Gee, Convoy
- Martha Gallagher, Gortahork
- Caitlín (Cití) Uí Chochláin, Dublin and Rann na Feirsde
- Tony Doherty Skill, Clonmany
- Ishwori Banjara, Fahan and Nepal
- Most Reverend Bishop Emeritus Liam S MacDaid, Monaghan, Donegal, Dublin and Fermanagh
Doctor John Gallagher Strabane and Arranmore Island
The death has taken at his home of Doctor John Gallagher, 52 Urney Road, Strabane and formerly of Arranmore Island.
Beloved husband of Phyllis, much loved father of Claire and Orla, father-in-law of Eran and Lawrence, dearly loved grandfather of Maya, Keren, Conor and Caitlin and brother of Nancy, Eddie and the late Pat and Neilly.
Requiem Mass in St Mary`s Church, Melmount on Tuesday, August 28 at 10am. Interment afterwards in Strabane Cemetery.
Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren, brother, sister and family circle.
Donations in lieu of flowers please to Marie Curie. The house is strictly private to family and friends only.
The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam: http://www.melmountparish.com/webtv.html
Brigid Holmes (née Byrne), Monglass, Newtowncunningham
The death has occurred of Brigid Holmes, née Byrne, Monglass, Newtowncunningham. She passed away peacefully at her late residence surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by parents John and Mary Byrne, son Kieran, daughter Jacqueline and brother Laurence. Sadly missed by her husband Sammy, daughters Máire and Dave, Brenda and Sean and Rachael and Neil, sons Gerard and Kathleen and Sean and Catherine.
Fondly remembered by brothers John and Michael, sisters Ellen, Rosie, Kathleen, nieces and nephews, grandchildren extended family members, neighbours and many friends.
Brigid’s remains will repose at her late residence from 11am until 9pm Saturday, August 26 and from 11am until 9pm on Sunday, August 27.
Funeral from there on Monday, August 28 going to All Saint’s Church, Newtowncunningham for 11am Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time on the morning of the funeral, please.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers to Saint Vincent De Paul Society, Newtowncunningham.
Maureen Kerrigan (née McNelis) Tipperary and Carrick
The death has occurred of Maureen Kerrigan (née McNelis) Abbey Road, Thurles, Tipperary and formely of Straleel, Carrick. Predeceased by her brother Brian and daughter-in-law Mary. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Tim, daughters, Edel (Cobh), Eileen Nugent (Trim) and Carmel O’Brien (Lisnagry, Limerick), sons Joe and Ger, daughter-in-law Avril and sons-in-law John and Joe. Sadly missed by her sisters Cáit and Gabrielle, brother Laurence and loving grandchildren Ross, Nicole, Gary, Glenn, Rachael, Shane, Mark, Sinéad, Jennifer, Harry and John. Also, by her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposing in Hugh Ryan’s Funeral Home (E41 CP59) on Saturday, August 26 from 4.30pm to 7pm. Arriving at Bohernanave Church (E41 HT44) on Sunday, 27th August, at 9.30am for Requiem Mass at 10am. Burial afterwards in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Thurles. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Irish Cancer Society and Milford Hospice.
Anthony Gibbons, Clonmany
The death has taken place in Tipton, Birmingham, England of Anthony (Tony) Gibbons, formerly Minahaw, Clonmany.
Beloved partner of Margaret, dear friend of Wendy and Jenny. Son of the late Gerry and Katie, brother of Jimmy, Grace, Kathleen, Hannah, Eddie, Mary,and the late John, Gerry, Bridget and infant Patrick Martin.
His remains will be reposing at his sister Hannah, and brother-in-law Joe Toland’s residence, Cleagh, Clonmany on Saturday, August 26, at 11am.
Funeral leaving from there on Monday, August 28, at 10.40am, going to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany for Requiem Mass at 11am, with burial afterwards in New cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Saint Columbcille Village, c/o any family member or Comiskey Funeral Directors.
House private please from 11pm until 10am.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/clonmany.
Samuel John Hood Smith, Manorcunningham
The death has taken place of Samuel John Hood Smith, known as Sammy, Magheramore, Manorcunningham F92CY97.
Beloved brother of Tommy and David and sister Margaret. Sammy will be sadly missed by his nieces and wider family circle.
His remains are reposing at his late residence.
Funeral leaving from there on Sunday afternoon, August 27 at 1.30pm for 2pm funeral service in Ray Presbyterian Church with burial in the family plot in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu to Coronary care unit Letterkenny University Hospital care of any family member or Terence McClintock funeral director.
Family time please from 10pm to 11am.
Seamus McElwee, Fintown
The peaceful death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital of Seamus McElwee, Macalla, Currien, Fintown, F94N7C3,
Seamus, a retired school principal, is the beloved husband of Clare and loving father to Donal and Cathal, daughters-in-law Jennifer and Aimee and beloved grandchildren, Eunan, Éila, Thomas and Rosie, sister Sheila, brother Hugh and recently pre-deceased by his brother Sean McElwee, nieces, nephews and a large circle of family and friends.
Seamus will repose at his home from 4pm on Saturday, August 26 until 9pm and on Sunday, August 27 from 12 noon until 9pm with Rosary both nights at 9pm with family time on the morning of the funeral.
Requiem Mass at 11am on Monday morning, August 28, in St Colmcille’s Chapel, Fintown, with burial afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.
The Mass can be streamed live via the Facebook page.
Mary Teresa O’Donnell, Kincasslagh
The death has occurred in the Donegal Hospice of Mary Teresa O’Donnell, Braade, Kincasslagh.
Her remains will be reposing at her home from 5pm on Friday, August 25.
Rosary both nights at 8pm.
Funeral Mass will take place on Sunday afternoon, August 27 at 1pm in the Star of the Sea Church, Annagry with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
House private on the morning of the Funeral, please.
Margaret (Pearl) Mc Gee, Convoy
The death has occurred at Brindley Manor Private Nursing Home, Convoy, of Margaret (Pearl) Mc Gee, Drumgumberland,
Convoy (F93 KR84).
Beloved wife of the late James, and much-loved mother of Bernadine, Sarah, John, Roisin and Moira, cherished sister of Vonnie, Sean, Kathleen, Liam, and the late Hugh, Bridget, and Pat.
Remains reposing at her late residence on Friday from 11am to 9pm.
Funeral leaving from there on Saturday, August 26, at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Convoy at 11am.
Interment afterwards in the old cemetery.
Family time from 9pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, directly to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland or care of any family member.
Martha Gallagher, Gortahork
The death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital of Martha Gallagher, Baltoney, Gortahork, F92N2P6.
Predeceased by her husband Danny Joe, her parents Bridget and Daniel, her brothers Hugo, Daniel and sister Kathleen. Survived by her daughters Bridin, Mairead and Ann, sons Josie and Martin, in-laws, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, her sisters Rosie, Susan, Frances, Eileen and Marie, her brothers Patsy, George and Brian, nieces, nephews and a large circle of family and friends.
Her remains will repose at her residence in Baltoney from 6pm on Thursday with Rosary nightly at 8pm.
Removal from there on Saturday for 11am Requiem Mass in Christ the King Church, Gortahork with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. The Mass can be viewed live on www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/christ-the-king-gortahork
No flowers please, donation in lieu to Down Syndrome Ireland care of any family member.
Caitlín (Cití) Uí Chochláin, Dublin and Rann na Feirsde
Caitlín (Cití) Uí Chochláin (Coughlan), (Nic Phaidín), Rann na Feirsde and Mount Merrion, Dublin) died peacefully, in her 101st year, surrounded by her loving family, Síle, Liam, Máire, Fr Padraig, Tom, Peadar, Martina, Caitriona, Mairéad (Dawson), Fiona (Abom).
Beloved wife of Liam (deceased) and cherished grandmother to Aoife, Niamh, Sinéad, Lorraine, Catriona, Paul, Conor, Donal, Liam, Thomas and Anna. Deeply regretted by her sons-in-law, Simon and Bill, daughters-in-law, Helen, Aisling, Mary (deceased) and Rosemary, her sister Máire, brother-in-law Philip and all her extended relatives and friends.
Removal to the Church of St Théresè, Mount Merrion on Friday, arriving at 5pm.
Funeral Mass at 12 noon on Saturday followed by burial in Mount Venus Rathfarnham. For those unable to attend, the Mass may be viewed live at https://www.mountmerrionparish.ie/webcam/
Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu, to Blackrock Hospice at www.olh.ie.
Tony Doherty Skill, Clonmany
The sudden death has occurred of Tony Doherty (Skill) Tirhoran, Clonmany peacefully in the Mater ICU Dublin.
Predeceased by his parents John and Kathleen, Tony will be sadly missed by his loving wife Susie, his siblings, Shaun, Neil, Michael, Catriona, and Linda, his brothers-in-law Miah, and Shaun, his sisters in law Grainne and Jennifer. Tony was very much loved by his nephews Shane, Damian, Shay and Conor, and his nieces Megan, Sinead and Aoisa.
Tony will be reposing at his brother Neil's residence, house private from 10pm both nights.
Removal from there on Saturday at 11am, for a celebration of Tony's life at 3pm at Lakelands Cremation, Dublin Road, Cavan H12 RF78
Family flowers only, please.
Ishwori Banjara, Fahan and Nepal
The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Ishwori Bamjara, Fahan and formerly of Panauti, Nepal.
Beloved wife of Colm Doherty and dearest mother of Mishka. Sadly missed by her Mother Saraswoti, Sisters Sumitra and Gayatri, mother-in-law Josephine, family circle and friends here and in her home town of Panauti, Nepal.
Her remains are reposing at the Doherty family home, Porthaw, Buncrana. House Private for family only on Saturday and on Sunday morning.
Removal from there on Sunday at 11am going to Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan for cremation. The service can be viewed on Lakelands website at www.lakelandscrematorium.ie.
Most Reverend Bishop Emeritus Liam S MacDaid, Monaghan, Donegal, Dublin and Fermanagh
The Diocese of Clogher has confirmed the funeral arrangements for Bishop Liam S MacDaid, Bishop-Emeritus of Clogher, who died suddenly while on holiday in France on August 15.
Bishop Liam’s body will arrive at St Macartan’s Cathedral, Monaghan on Friday at 3pm.
Following the Liturgy of Reception, Bishop Liam’s body will repose at the Cathedral until the conclusion of Night Prayer of the Church which will commence at 9.45pm. This will enable all to pay their respects to the late Bishop.
The Funeral Mass for Bishop MacDaid, including Midday Prayer from the Prayer of the Church for the Faithful Departed, will be celebrated on Saturday at 12 noon, followed by burial in the Cathedral grounds.
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