Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday evening, October 24, 2023

The following deaths have taken place:

- William (Willie) Bradley, Letterkenny

- Joanna Given, Hillhead, Ardara 

- Sr. Maureen Boyce, Downings / Glasnevin, Dublin

- Fergus Monahan, The Rock Road, Ardfarna, Bundoran

- Neil Doherty, Thornhill, Sligo and formerly of Buncrana

- Denis Kelly (Buddy), Stranaclea, Illies, Ballymagan, Buncrana

- Sean McKenna, Kilraine, Glenties and formerly of Cavan

- Mary McNulty, Meenderry, Falcarragh

William (Willie) Bradley, Letterkenny

The death has occurred, in the Donegal Hospice, of William (Willie) Bradley, 52 Dr Mc Ginley Villas, Letterkenny F92P5CE.

Reposing at his late residence from 11am-10pm Tuesday October 24 and Wednesday October 25. Rosary both nights at 9pm.

Funeral Mass on Thursday, October 26 , at 11am in St Eunan's Catherdal, Letterkenny, with burial afterwards in New Leck Cemetery. 

Family time on the morning of the funeral, please. Family flowers only, with donations, in lieu, to the Donegal Hospice

c/o Con McDaid Funeral Directors. 

Any enquiries to Con McDaid Funeral Directors.

Joanna Given, Hillhead, Ardara 

The peaceful death has occurred at her home of Joanna Given, Hillhead, Ardara, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her father Kevin, mother Maggie and brother Paddy. Deeply beloved mother to Ryan and his partner Marta. Sister to Thomas , Margo, Kathleen, Theresa and Karen.  Sadly missed by by her nieces, nephews, brothers in laws, sister in laws and the wider family circle. 

Remains will repose at her late residence (Hillhead, Ardara) from 1pm until 10pm Tuesday and Wednesday.

Funeral Mass in the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara, at 12pm on Thursday, October 26, followed by a private family cremation.  Family time from 10pm to 1pm and on the morning of the funeral. 

Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to The Poor Farmers Association, care of  Mc Cabe Funeral Directors or any family member. The Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara

Sr. Maureen Boyce, Downings / Glasnevin, Dublin

The death has occurred of Sr Maureen Boyce, Holy Faith Sisters, peacefully, on October 22, 2023, in the loving care of the staff of Marian House, Glasnevin.

Late of Downings, Donegal, California and Ireland. Predeceased by her parents Joseph and Brigid Boyce and her brother Joseph. Deeply regretted by her brother, Bishop Philip Boyce ODC, retired Bishop of Raphoe, sister-in-law Annie, nephew Philip and his wife Ivy, cousins, extended family, all Holy Faith Sisters, staff and residents of Marian House, past pupils and work colleagues in Sacramento, Norwalk and Downey.

Reposing in Marian House on Wednesday, October 25 from 3pm. followed by Removal to convent chapel at 4.30pm.

Funeral Mass Thursday, 26th October at 11.30am. followed by burial in Convent Cemetery.

The Funeral Mass will be available to view on: http://www.holyfaithsisters.org

Fergus Monahan, The Rock Road, Ardfarna, Bundoran

The death has occurred of Fergus Monahan, The Rock Road, Ardfarna, Bundoran. He passed away  peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving wife and children.

Beloved husband of Lianna and adored father of Fionn, Ellyn and Gwen. Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by his loving wife, children, his mother Frances (Navan), brothers Mick, Peter and Shane, sister Irene, brothers-in-law Brian and Shane, sisters-in-law Paula and Fiona, parents-in-law Paddy and Beatrice (Tullaghan), and all his many relatives, neighbours and friends.

Predeceased by his beloved father Stephen Monahan.

Reposing at Breslin’s Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran on Tuesday, October 24 from 5pm to 7pm. All welcome. Funeral cortége will arrive at St. Aidan’s Church, Kinlough, County Leitrim on Wednesday, October 25 for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon, burial afterwards in St. Aidan’s Cemetery, Kinlough.

Fergus’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the Kinlough-Glenade Parish Facebook Page.

Family flowers only please, donations in Memory of Fergus to The North West Hospice, The Mall, Sligo or (S.H.O.U.T) at Sligo University Hospital care of donation box at Funeral Home / Church or by post to Donal Breslin at Breslin’s Funeral Home, Bundoran.

Neil Doherty, Thornhill, Sligo and formerly of Buncrana

The sudden death has taken place at his home of Neil Doherty, Thornhill, Sligo and formerly of Buncrana.

Predeceased by his brother Charles and sister Anne. Dearly loved husband of Anna Marie and father of Liam, Raymond, Niall and Clare. He will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife, sons, daughter, brothers Brian and Liam, sisters Marie, Breege, Phyllis, Frances, Josephine and Patricia, son-in-law Eoin, daughters-in-law Agnes, Alison and Sharon, his cherished two grandsons and eight granddaughters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Reposing at Seán Feehily’s Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo (F91EH98) on Tuesday October 24 from 5.30pm until 7pm.

Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 25 at 11.30am in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo.

Funeral Mass will be live streamed via www.sligocathedral.ie

Burial will follow in Saint Patrick’s Cemetery, Scarden, Strandhill Road, Sligo.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired to North West Hospice via www.feehilys.ie/pay

All enquiries to Seán Feehily Funeral Directors, Cartron Cross, Sligo on 071 91 59999/ 087 2411114.

Denis Kelly (Buddy), Stranaclea, Illies, Ballymagan, Buncrana

The sudden death has occurred at his home of Denis Kelly (Buddy), Stranaclea, Illies, Ballymagan, Buncrana.

Denis is predeceased by his parents Seamus and Kathleen Anglea and will be sadly missed by his sister Collette and brother Seamus, his sister-in-law Sharon and brother-in-law Laurence, nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbours and his many friends. His remains are reposing at his home.

Funeral from there on Wednesday, October 25 leaving at 10am going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for Requiem Mass at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.

House strictly private from 10pm until 11am.

Funeral can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill

Sean McKenna, Kilraine, Glenties and formerly of Cavan

The death has taken place peacefully at home, following a long illness, surrounded by his loving family of Sean McKenna, Kilraine, Glenties and formerly of Milltown, Belturbet, County Cavan.

A retired Garda Sergeant Ardara and Glenties, he was dearly loved husband of Rosaleen, née Mc Mullin, and father of Tracy, John and Louise.

He will be sadly missed and forever loved by his wife, daughters, son, brother Declan and sister-in-law Elaine, his cherished grandchildren Conleith, Oran, Caolan and Riaghan, daughter-in-law Karen, sons-in-law Jonathan and Daithi, and extended family and friends.

Sean’s remains will repose at his on Tuesday, October 24 from 12 noon until 9pm.

Requiem Mass in St. Connell's Church, Glenties on Wednesday, October 25 at 12 noon with burial afterwards in Clar Cemetery, Donegal Town.

House private to family on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only. Donations in-lieu if desired to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.church services.tv/glenties

Mary McNulty, Meenderry, Falcarragh

The peaceful death has taken place at the Lakehouse Nursing Home of Mary McNulty, Meenderry, Falcarragh.

Predeceased by her husband Danny, sisters Helen Winnie and Sadie.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her brothers, Tony and Edward, sisters-in-law, Margaret and Marian and all her nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.

Mary’s remains will repose at her home.

House private from 11pm to 11am and Rosary at 9pm.

Funeral on Wednesday, October 25 at 11am in St Finian’s Church, Falcarragh with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

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