Deaths in Donegal - Saturday morning, July 29
The following deaths have taken place:
- Máire Whoriskey, Middle Keeldrum, Gortahork
- Michael Duffy, Wexford and Carrigart
- Cyril Morgan, Buncrana
- Ann Gallagher, Churchill
- Mary Elliott, Doochary
- Seán McElwee, Dublin and Donegal
- Bridget Boyle, Cloghan
- Katie Forde, Letterkenny
- John Kelly, Greencastle
- Noel Kelly, Letterkenny
Máire Whoriskey, Middle Keeldrum, Gortahork
The death has occurred of Máire Whoriskey, Middle Keeldrum, Gortahork.
Predeceased by her husband James, son Manus, her parents Annie and Johnny, her brothers John, Charlie, sisters Brid and Annie. Survived by her sons John, Paddy, Peadar, Martin and Ciaran, daughters Kathleen, Theresa, Ann, Grace, Moya and Noreen, brother Peadar, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, in-laws, nieces, nephews and a large circle of family and friends.
Wake will commence on Saturday, July 29, at 12 noon to 9pm for family, friends and neighbours. Rosary at 9pm. House private after Rosary and on the morning of the funeral. Removal from there on Sunday, July 30, for 11am requiem mass in Christ the king Church, Gortahork with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. Funeral can be viewed live on the church's site.
No flowers please, donations in lieu to Donegal Hospice care of any family members.
Michael Duffy, Wexford and Carrigart
The death has occurred of Michael Duffy, Courtown, Wexford and Carrigart.
The dearly beloved husband of the late Nancy (Bolger), he will be sadly missed by his loving nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, cousins, relatives and friends.
Removal on Monday, July 31, to the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock arriving for 11am Requiem Mass followed thereafter with burial in Deans Grange Cemetery. To view the funeral mass live click on this link https://www.churchservices.tv/foxrock
For those who are unable to attend the funeral but would like to offer their condolence they can do so by clicking on the link here.
Cyril Morgan, Buncrana
The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice in Letterkenny of Cyril Morgan, 55 Burwood, Buncrana and formerly of Gloucestershire, England. Beloved husband of Caroline and dear father of six sons and a daughter. Deeply missed by them, his son-in-law, six daughters-in-law, 26 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and all extended family.
Remains will repose at McLaughlin’s Funeral home Buncrana with viewing from 2pm until 6pm on Saturday. Funeral from there on Sunday afternoon at 1.30pm going to Christ Church for service at 2pm.
Private cremation will take place on Monday at 1pm in Lakelands crematorium, Cavan. Family flowers only donations if desired to Donegal hospice c/o any family member.
Ann Gallagher, Churchill
The peaceful death has taken place of Ann Gallagher nee Mc Clafferty, Cabra, Churchill.
Sadly missed by sons Seamus (Dublin), Sean (Churchill), George (Churchill), Christopher (Churchill), Danny (Churchill) and Brendan (Churchill) and brother Chris (Carrigart).
Predeceased by husband Jack, sisters Evelyn (England), Kay (USA) and May (USA).
Fondly remembered by extended family members, neighbours and friends.
Ann’s remains will be reposing at her son George’s residence Drumacanoo, Churchill, F92EC53 on Saturday, July 29 from 10am until 10pm.
Funeral from there on Sunday morning going to St. Columba’s Church, Glenswilly for 11 o’clock Requiem Mass.
Followed by burial in Templedouglas Cemetery.
Family time please on the morning of the funeral. The Funeral Mass can be viewed here. Family flowers only, please.
Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Donegal Down Syndrome Association care of any family member.
Mary Elliott, Doochary
The death has occurred of Mary Elliott (nee O'Donnell), Doochary. She died peacefully, following a long illness borne with great strength and dignity, surrounded by her loving family and in the wonderful tender care of the staff of Áras Mhic Shuibhne.
Beloved wife of Manus and much loved by her children Rosemarie, Annette and Simon, her grandchildren Enda, Paul, Maria, Cian, Eoin, Katie and Luke, her sons-in-law Oliver and Liam, daughter-in-law Mary, her sister Bridget, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her home in Doochary.
Requiem Mass on Saturday at 2pm in St Conal's Church, Doochary, followed by burial in the new cemetery.
Seán McElwee, Dublin and Donegal
The death has taken place of McElwee Seán (Mac Giollabhuí), of Malahide, Dublin and formerly of Donegal.
Predeceased by his wife Jean, Seán will be deeply missed by his partner Máire, his four sons Niall, Shane, Naoise and Muiris, their partners Sylwia, Jess, Giselle and Lindsay, his grandchildren Seán, Nella, Seosamh, Hugh and Saorlaith, his sister Sheila, his brothers Seamus and Hugh, his nephews and nieces, his extended family, and his wide circle of friends.
Seán will repose at his home in Malahide, Dublin on Friday from 6pm to 8pm. Seán will subsequently repose in Óstán Loch Altan, Gortahork from 5pm to 9pm on Sunday, with Rosary at 9pm. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday at 11am in Teach Pobail Chríost Rí, Gortahork before burial in Fintown Cemetery.
Family flowers only, please.
Bridget Boyle, Cloghan
The peaceful death has occurred of Bridget Boyle (née Marley), Reelin Bridge, Cloghan in the Finn View Ward, St Joseph's Community Hospital, Stranorlar, surrounded by her loving Family.
Deeply regretted by her four children, John, Mary, Hugh and Ann; sons-in-law Seamus, Archie; daughters-in-law Alice and Sonya. Devoted Granny to Clara, Jason, Aaron, Bronagh, Cian, Daithi, Aoibh, Ethan, Elen, Fay, Janey, Katy and great grandmother to Sienna.
Her remains are reposing in the family home at Garvin, Cloghan. The Rosary will take place at 8pm.
Removal from her home at 1pm for Requiem Mass at 1.30pm Sunday to Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Glenfin, with burial afterwards in Kilteevogue Cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to the Cloghan Day Centre.
Katie Forde, Letterkenny
The death has occurred in the Donegal Hospice of Katie Forde (nee Bourne) Carnamuggagh Upper, Letterkenny, F92X4XO.
Predeceased by her loving husband Tony. Sadly missed by her loving children Kate and husband Colin, Mickey and wife Pauline, sons George and Joe and daughter Mary Long and her loving grandchildren Rose, Shannan and Ryan.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence. Family time on the morning of the funeral, please.
Funeral Mass at 11am on Saturday in St Eunans Cathedral, Letterkenny with burial afterwards in the family plot in Conwal Cemetery.
John Kelly, Greencastle
The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny of John Kelly, Lisheen, Greencastle.
John's remains are reposing at his home. Family time please on the morning of his funeral.
Requiem Mass will take place on Saturday at 11am in St Mary's church, Ballybrack, Moville followed by cremation at Lakelands crematorium, Cavan.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny, c/o any family member.
Noel Kelly, Letterkenny
The death has taken place at his home of Noel Kelly, Pluck, Letterkenny F92 FC89 and formerly from Ballycarbery, Cahersiveen, County Kerry.
Deeply missed by his loving wife Evelyn (Ena) and family Fidelma, John and wife Cora, Michael and wife Mary, Ciaran and wife Val, and Noreen and husband Gavan, grandchildren Dylan, Lauren, Sean, Ava, Luke, Mia, James, Daniel, Emma and Ryan, brother Denis (Skibbereen, Co Cork), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbour. Noel is pre-deceased by his parents Sean and Mai and his brother John.
Noel’s remains will be reposing at his late residence on Thursday from 6pm until 10pm and on Friday from 12 noon until 10pm with Rosary both nights at 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral, please.
Funeral from there on Saturday at 10.15am going to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Letterkenny for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed live on https://www.youtube.com/@churchoftheirishmartyrs4657 with interment afterwards in St Columba’s Church Cemetery, Drumoghill.
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Palliative Care, Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.
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