Deaths in Donegal - Sunday morning, January 17, 2021
The following deaths have taken place:
- Lala Shiels, Kilmacrennan
- Seamus Coyle, Ardsbeg, Gortahork
- May Walsh, 50 Cluain Barron, Ballyshannon
- Margaret Collins, Clonmany
- Jimmy Campbell, Glassaghbeg, Cloghan
- Dr Connell Cunningham, Spiddal, Galway / Carrick
- Kevin Doherty, formerly Kilmacrennan
- Kathleen McDermott, Fahan
- Patrick Connolly, Dundalk and Carndonagh
- Brendan Moss, Croydon and formerly of Crossroads, Killygordon
- John Doogan, Melbourne, Australia and formerly of Ballyboe
- Frank McCrory, formerly of Carrickalangan, Cloghan
- George McConnell, Convoy
- Mary Brehony , Tubbercurry, County Sligo and formerly of Laghey
Lala Shiels, Ballyboe, Kilmacrennan
The death has occurred peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital of Lala Shiels (née Sheridan) of Ballyboe, Kilmacrennan
Funeral arrangements later.
Seamus Coyle, Ardsbeg, Gortahork
The death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital of Seamus (Rua) Coyle, Ardsbeg, Gortahork.
Sadly missed by his sons John, Paddy, Bernard, James, Hugo, Paul, Kevin and daughter Brídín, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours. Predeceased by his loving wife Kathleen.
His remains will repose at his home on Sunday afternoon and Monday.
Funeral from there on Tuesday going to Christ the King Church, Gortahork for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Due to HSE and Government guidelines, the wake and funeral are private to family only with a maximum of 10 people permitted. The funeral and wake will be streamed live on Mc Clafferty Funeral Directors Gortahork Facebook page.
May Walsh, 50 Cluain Barron, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred peacefully at Sligo university Hospital of May Walsh, 50 Cluain Barron, Ballyshannon.
Predeceased by her infant son Martin. Much loved wife of Gordan. Loving mother of Declan, Gary, Eunan and Clodagh. She will be sadly missed by her son-in-law Lee, daughters-in-law Donna, Elaine & Lourde. Adored Granny to Amelia, Fergus, Eimear, Megan, Shannon, Orlaith and Niamh. Dear sister of Kay, John, Bernie, PJ, Margaret, Eddie, Fr Brendan, Liam and Teresa.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence until removal on Tuesday at 10.30am for Mass in St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon at 11am with burial afterward in Abbey Cemetry.
Due to HSE and government guidelines, the house, Mass and burial are private. Funeral Mass on be veiwed on the church webcam: https://www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Oncology unit Sligo Univeristy Hospital.
Margaret Collins, Tornabratley, Clonmany
The death has occurred of Margaret Collins Tornabratley, Clonmany.
Requiem Mass takes place on Monday morning at 11am in St Mary’s Church Clonmany.
Due to HSE and Government guidelines, Mass and interment are private for family only with a maximum of 10 people permitted. Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/clonmany
Jimmy Campbell, Glassaghbeg, Cloghan
The death has taken place at his residence of Jimmy Campbell, Glassaghbeg, Cloghan.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Ann, daughters Sharon, Carol-Ann, sons James, Declan, Derek, Barry and John and brother John, grandchildren and extended family.
Requiem Mass will be at 2pm on Sunday in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Glenfin, with burial afterwards in Cill Mhuire Cemetery.
Due to Government and HSE guidelines, the house and funeral are strictly private to family only with a maximum attendance of 10 people. The Mass can be viewed on www.glenfinparish.com
Dr Connell Cunningham, Baile Eamonn, Spiddal, Galway / Carrick, Donegal
The death has occurred of Dr Connell Cunningham, Baile Eamonn, Spiddal, Galway and late of Carrick
Taréis bháis ag a theach cónaithe tá an Dochtúir Conall Mac Cuinneagáin, as Baile Éamonn, An Spidéal ach as an gCarraig, Co Dhún na nGall ó dhúchas. Maireann a bhean céile Betty, a chlann Francis, Mary, Patrick, Cathy, Connell, Elizabeth agus Joanne, a ghar chlann, a dheirfiúracha Máire, Lucy agus Cáit, a dheartháir Micheál, cliamhaineacha, gaolta agus cáirde.
Beidh Aifreann na Sochraide ag 11 a chlog maidin Dé Luain agus don teaghlach amháin a bheadh an t-Aifreann mar gheall ar na srianta sláinte Covid 19. Cuirfear é i Reilig an Choilligh, ar an Spidéal taréis an t-Aifreann.
Is féidir Aifreann Na Sochraide a fheiceáil ar suíomh Idirlín an t-Séipéil, www.cilleinde.ie
Bláthanna ón gclann amháin agus is féidir siúntas a thabhairt do Ospís naGaillimhe.
Dr Connell Cunningham, Baile Éamonn, Spiddal and formerly of Carrick, Co Donegal, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.
He will be greatly missed by his wife Betty, his children Francis, Mary, Patrick, Cathy, Connell, Elizabeth and Joanne, his adoring grandchildren, his sisters Máire, Lucy and Cáit, his brother Micheál, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, sons-in-law and daughters-in-law, his wider family and neighbours and friends
Requiem Mass will take place in Cill Éinne church Spiddal on Monday at 11 am with burial afterwards to Coilleach cemetery, Spiddal.
Family flowers only, donations to the Galway Hospice
Due to government advice and HSE guidelines regarding public gatherings, a private funeral will take place. Mass can be viewed on the church webcam: www.cilleinde.ie
Kevin Doherty, Formerly Rosemount, Kilmacrennan
The death has occurred in the Donegal Hospice of Kevin Doherty, formerly Rosemount, Kilmacrennan.
His remains will repose at his brothers Noel Doherty’s residence, No. 6, Páirc Na Coille.
Funeral from there on Monday morning going to St Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan, for 11am Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Due to HSE and Government guidelines, wake funeral and interment are private to family only with a maximum of 10 people permitted.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice c/o Dunleavy Funeral Directors or any family member.
Kathleen McDermott, Fahan
The death has taken place of Kathleen McDermott of 5 The Cottages, Church Brae, Fahan.
Loving mother of Marian, Lawrence, Bernie, Anne Marie and Jacqueline, a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother and dear sister Annie and the late Phyllis.
Funeral from her home on Monday to St Aengus’ Church, Burt for 11am Requiem Mass with nterment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Funeral restricted to family only please due to the coronavirus pandemic. Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the church webcam.
Patrick Connolly, Dundalk and Carndonagh
The death has occurred peacefully of Patrick Connolly, Ard Easmuinn, Dundalk, Louth and Carndonagh.
Very deeply regretted by his heartbroken son, grandchildren, son-in-law, brothers and entire family circle.
Funeral Service and burial are strictly private due to current Covid restrictions.
Family flowers only, please.
Brendan Moss, Croydon and formerly of Lismulladuff, Crossroads, Killygordon
The death occurred in Croydon, England of Brendan Moss, late of Woodside Green, Croydon and formerly of Lismulladuff, Crossroads, Killygordon.
Son of the late Paddy and Lizzy Moss.
Funeral arrangements to be confirmed.
John Doogan, Melbourne, Australia and formerly of Letterkenny
The death has taken place of John Doogan, Melbourne, Australia and formerly of Ballyboe, Letterkenny.
Funeral and interment will take place in Melbourne.
Frank McCrory, formerly of Carrickalangan, Cloghan
The peaceful death has taken place in Stevenage, England of Frank McCrory, formerly of Carrickalangan, Cloghan. Brother of Peggy Peoples, Drumkeen.
Funeral will take place in England at a later date.
George McConnell, Convoy
The death has taken place in Vancouver, Canada of George McConnell, formerly of Smiley’s Brae, Convoy.
Cremation to take place in Vancouver. Ashes to be interred in the family plot in Convoy Presbyterian Church Graveyard at a date to be confirmed later.
Mary Brehony, Mountain View Tubbercurry, County Sligo and formerly of Laghey
The death has taken place peacefully at Sligo University Hospital of Mary Brehony, Mountain View Tubbercurry, County Sligo and formerly of Laghey.
Predeceased by her husband Edward. Sadly missed and remembered with love by her sons Declan and Edward, sister Betty (London), nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
In accordance with Government and HSE directives relating to public gatherings, a private Mass of the Resurrection will take place on Sunday, at 1pm in the Church of St John Evangelist, Tubbercurry, with the funeral proceeding to Carracastle Cemetery for private interment.
Requiem Masscan be viewed on Facebook pages: Tubbercurry Parish Church and Coen's Funeral Directors.
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