Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, October 11

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Deaths in Donegal

The following deaths have occurred:

Martina Martin (née Russell), Creeslough and Letterkenny 

The death has occurred of Martina Martin (née Russell) Bluebell Cottage, Duntally, Creeslough, formerly Roughpark, Letterkenny, as a result of a tragic accident in Creeslough.

Deeply regretted by her loving children Sean, Neil, Oisin and Grainne, husband Derek, mother Nancy, brother Michael, sisters Marie, Amanda and Kathryn, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, mother-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her father Michael. 

Remains reposing at her home in Duntally, Creeslough, from 3pm on Tuesday. Funeral Mass on Thursday, October 13, at 11am in St Michael’s Church, Creeslough, followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium at 5pm. 

Funeral Mass can be viewed on MCN Media St Michael’s Church Creeslough.

Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Creeslough Community Support Fund, c/o any family member or Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.

Leona Harper, Letterkenny

The tragic death occurred, in Creeslough, of Leona Harper, 21 Mullaghban, Mountain Top, Letterkenny.

Deeply regretted by her heartbroken parents Hugh and Donna. Sorely missed by brothers Anthony and Jamie and grandmother Mary Doherty. Fondly remembered by extended family members, school friends and rugby team mates. 

Removal today Tuesday, from Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, at 4pm going to her late residence. Funeral from there at 1pm on Thursday for requiem Mass at 2pm in St. Mary's Church, Ramelton (via Ramelton road) followed by interment in Termon graveyard (via Milford, Portlean and Kilmacrennan).

Funeral Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV, St Mary’s Church, Ramelton on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/ramelton.

Family flowers only please, donations to a charity yet to be chosen by the family at a later date, care of any family member or Charlie McClafferty Funeral Director. 

James Monaghan and Catherine O'Donnell, Kilmacrennan

The tragic deaths occurred, in Creeslough, of Catherine O’Donnell and her son James Monaghan of 14 Race Course, Kilmacrennan, formerly of Drimnaraw, Creeslough.

Catherine will be sadly missed by her beloved daughter Sinead, mother Margaret, partner Charlie Flood, brothers, sisters, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her baby daughter Paige, and her father Edward (Ned).

James will be sorely missed by his beloved father Chris Monaghan, Grandparents, Charlie, aunts, uncles, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his sister Paige. 

Their remains are reposing at their late residence at 14 Race Course, Kilmacrennan. Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 2pm in St Michael’s Church, Creeslough with burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery. 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Jack and Jill Foundation c/o any family member or James Harkin Funeral Director.

Rosemary Martin, Lifford

The death has occurred at St Joseph`s Community Hospital, Stranorlar of Rosemary Martin (née Brennan), 41 Croaghan Heights, Lifford and formerly of Raphoe.

Beloved wife of Kevin, much loved mother of Andrea, Noel, P.J., Deborah, Kevin Jnr. and the late baby Colleen, and sister of John, Liam, Joe, Kate, Ann, Geraldine and the late Marjorie.

Reposing at her home on Tuesday from 4pm. Funeral leaving her home on Thursday at 10.15am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick`s Church, Murlog, Lifford at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Donations in lieu of flowers please to St Joseph`s Community Hospital. Family time please from 10pm to 10am. 

The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/

Helena Quinn, Letterkenny 

The death has taken place at her late residence of Helena Quinn, 42 Cnoc ard, Mountain Top, Letterkenny. 

Remains are reposing at her aunt's house, Angela Bradley, Letterleague, Letterkenny. Funeral on Wednesday at 11am in St. Eunan's Cathedral, with interment in Conwal Cemetery.

House strictly private to family only on the morning of the funeral. Mass and graveyard is open to everyone. 

Kathleen McCaughey, Falcarragh and Trillick, Tyrone 

The death has occurred of Kathleen McCaughey (née McAuley), Magheroarty, Falcarragh, and Cavanamara Cottage, 57 Greenan Road, Trillick BT78 3SJ, peacefully at the South-West Acute Hospital.

Beloved wife of John. Treasured mother of John, Barry (Mary), Philomena, Artie, Colleen, Eileen and the late Martin and Maria. Devoted grandmother to her 12 grandchildren. Cherished sister of Eddie and the late Patsy. 

Kathleen will leave her late residence at 10.30am on Tuesday for 11am requiem Mass in St. Macartan’s Church, Trillick, followed by her burial afterwards in Magheralough Cemetery.

For those who wish to show a presence along the funeral route, Kathleen will travel from the Greenan Road and along Main Street and the Kilskeery Road to arrive at St Macartan’s Church at 10.50am. Alternatively, the funeral Mass may be viewed via the Kilskeery Parish webcam. 

Deeply regretted by her loving husband, sons, daughters, daughter in law, grandchildren, brother, nephews, nieces and entire family circle.

Martin McGill, 11 Ard Cois Locha, Creeslough

The tragic death has occurred, in Creeslough, of Martin McGill, 11 Ard Cois Locha, Creeslough.

Sadly missed by his mother Mary, sisters Marie Louise and Caroline, brothers in law, Mathew and Iain, nieces and nephews and extended family and friends. Predeceased by his father Joseph.

His remains are reposing at his mother’s residence at 3 St. Michael’s Terrace, Cresslough.

Family time please from 10pm to 11am.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday, October 11 at 2pm in St Michael’s Church, Creeslough with burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery.

Maureen O’Donnell, Lettershambo, Cloghan and formerly of Cloghanbeg 

The death has taken place at her residence of Maureen O’Donnell, née Cossan, Lettershambo, Cloghan and formerly of Cloghanbeg.

Remains reposing at the home of Maggie and Hugh Bonner’s in Lettershambo.

Funeral Mass at 11am on Wednesday, October 12 in The Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Glenfin with burial afterwards in Kilteevogue Cemetery.

Rosary at 9pm with family time from 11pm until 11am each day.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to The Alzhimer’s Society of Ireland, c/o any family member.

The funeral Mass can be viewed on:

Brigid Corbett, Tipperary and Fanad

The death has occurred of Bríd Corbett, née Friel, Galbertstown, Holycross, Thurles, Co Tipperary and formerly Fanad and Newtowncunningham.

She passed away suddenly after a short illness. Breda will be sadly missed by her loving family, husband Timothy (formerly Ballycurrane, Thurles), daughters Marguerita (Mags, Castleiney, Templemore) and Johannah (Staffordshire), sons Laurence (Gloucestershire) and John (Navan), grandchildren, daughters-in-law Susan and Jo, Mag's partner William and Johannah's partner James, brother Pat, nephews, nieces, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at her residence on Tuesday, October 11 from 4pm to 7pm. Arriving at Holycross Abbey on Wednesday, October 12 at 11am for Requiem Mass at 11.30am.  The Mass can be viewed at www.churchservices.tv/holycrossabbey. 

James O'Flaherty, Dunfanaghy 

The tragic death occurred, in Creeslough, of James O'Flaherty, Rinclevan, Dunfanaghy, originally of Sydney, Australia. Predeceased by his parents Brendan and Stella O'Flaherty.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Tracey (née O'Donnell), son Hamish, brother John, sister-in-law Serena and children Amber and Ebony (O'Flaherty), mother-in-law and father-in-law Margaret and Patrick O'Donnell, brother-in-law Odhran O'Donnell and partner Megan, sister-in-law Joanne Devenney and her husband Brian and children Áiria, Seren and Raenah (Devenney).

Removal from the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny at 12 noon Monday, October 10 to Roarty's Funeral Home, Derrybeg (F92DN4X).

His remains will repose at Roarty's Funeral Home, Derrybeg on Tuesday from 12.30pm to 5.30pm. Removal afterwards to the family home in Dunfanaghy to repose overnight.

House private to family and close friends, only.

Funeral Mass in St Mary's Church, Derrybeg, on Wednesday at 11am, with interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page.

Joseph Mulvenna, Falcarragh

The death has taken place of Joseph (Jo) Mulvenna, Rocktown, Falcarragh, F92 D827.

Reposing at his home until lunchtime Tuesday, October 11.

Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s, Donegall Street, Belfast on Wednesday at 9.30am.

Irwin McCandless, Gleneely

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Irwin McCandless, Hillhouse Farm, Gleneely.

Funeral from his home on Tuesday at 1.15pm for 2pm service in Glacknadrummond Methodist Church followed by burial in the adjoined burial ground.

Family time please on the morning of the funeral.

Maureen Baikie, Annagry

The death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital of Maureen Baikie, Bunaman, Annagry.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday in Star of the Sea Church, Annagry at 11am with interment afterwards in the new cemetery.

Jessica Gallagher, Creeslough

The tragic death has taken place of Jessica Gallagher, Killoughcarran, Creeslough. House strictly private to family, neighbours and friends only.

Funeral Mass in St. Michael’s Church, Creeslough on Tuesday October, 11 at 11am with interment afterwards to Doe cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice.

Charles Rodgers, Glasgow and Raphoe

The peaceful death has occurred at Fourhills Nursing Home, Glasgow of Charles Rodgers, formerly of Raphoe.

Beloved husband of the late Bridget, much-loved Dad and dear Grandad.

Funeral Mass at The Immaculate Conception RC Church, 2049 Maryhill Road, Glasgow on Wednesday, October 12 at 10am with burial afterwards in Kentigern’s Cemetery arriving at 11.15am.

Family and friends are welcome. 

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