Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday evening, April 24, 2024
The following deaths have taken place:
- Keyna Barrett (née Joyce), Falcarragh / Salthill, Galway
- Kathleen Callaghan (née Crossan), Philadelphia and formerly Letterkenny
- Lena (Catherine) McCarron, Buncrana
- Margaret Kelly, Termon
- Nora Stevens (née Gallagher), Kinlough
Keyna Barrett (née Joyce), Falcarragh / Salthill, Galway
The death has occurred of Keyna Barrett (née Joyce) Moyra Glebe, Falcarragh, F92 N6Y8 / Salthill, Galway surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved wife of the late Jim Barrett. Predeceased by her brothers Peadar and Martin, sisters Olive and Marie. She will be deeply missed by her sons John and Declan, daughters Mairead, Sinead and Paula, daughters in law Vicky and Marianne, son in law Damien, grandchildren James, Cillian, Ferdia, Thady, Brodie, Daniel, Keena, Fionn and Naincí, her brother John, sister in law Mary, many nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.
Keyna's remains will repose at her late residence in Moyra Glebe, Falcarragh, F92 N6Y8, from 5pm-9pm today Wednesday, April 24, and from 12pm-9pm on Thursday, April 25, with Rosary both nights at 9pm.
House private after Rosary and in the mornings. A shuttle bus service will be in operation from Sweeney's Garage to and from the wake house.
A Requiem Mass will be held on Friday, April 26, at 11am in Teach Phobail Naomh Fionán, Falcarragh Church F92 N6Y9.
The family will then proceed to Athenry, Co. Galway. Keyna will repose at Quinn’s Funeral Home, Athenry H65KP70, from 7pm-8pm on Friday, April 26. Removal for her burial will take place on Saturday morning, April 27, at 10.45am from Quinn’s Funeral Home for burial in Athenry graveyard at 11am.
Your thoughts and prayers will be greatly appreciated during this difficult time. Family flowers only please. Requiem Mass on April 26 2024 can be viewed live on www.mcn.live/Camera/falcarragh-parish-church.
Kathleen Callaghan (née Crossan), Philadelphia and formerly Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Kathleen Callaghan (née Crossan), age 71, of Philadelphia, formerly of Trentagh, Letterkenny, who passed away peacefully on February 3, 2024 at home surrounded by family.
Kathleen is survived by her loving children Aidan, Shane (Caoimhe) and Kevin, her grandchildren Eoin, Ger, Emmett, Fiontan and Abigail Callaghan. Also survived by her siblings Carmel Boyce (Barney), Patsy Crossan (Pauline), Ann Marie Boyce (The late Joseph), Daniel Crossan, John Crossan (Monica), Bernadette O'Donnell (Daniel), Josephine Callaghan (The late Kiernan) and many nieces and nephews.
Kathleen was predeceased by her husband Gabriel Callaghan, her father Connell Crossan and her mother Sadie Crossan (Nee Doherty), her grandson Liam Michael Callaghan, her brother Jim Crossan, brothers in law, Joseph Boyce and Kieran Callaghan, sisters in law, Helen Crossan and Elizabeth Crossan Murtha.
Remains reposing at her former home, the residence of Patsy and Pauline Crossan (Trentagh) from 12pm Friday, April 26.
Funeral leaving from Trentagh on Saturday, April 27, at 11.30am for Funeral mass at 12noon in St. Columba's Church, Kilmacrenan with burial in the adjoining cemetery, https://www.churchservices.tv/kilmacrenan
Lena (Catherine) McCarron, Buncrana
The death has occurred in Nazareth House, Fahan of Lena (Catherine) McCarron of 9 Marian Park, Buncrana.
Wife of the late Barney (Bernard) McCarron R.I.P. and dear mother of Gabrielle, Noreen, Patrick, Brian, Marie, Claire, Michelle, Paul and the late Breedge and Fergal R.I.P. Sadly missed by her sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, family circle and friends.
Remains reposing at her residence from 6pm this evening, Wednesday April 24.
Funeral from there at 9.20am on Friday morning April 26 going to St Mary’s Oratory, Buncrana for 10am requiem mass with burial afterwards in Cockhill cemetery.
Family time from 10pm until 11am. Family flowers only donations if desired to Alzheimer’s Society c/o any family member.
Margaret Kelly, Termon
The peaceful death has occurred of Margaret Kelly at her home, Stragraddy, Termon, F92DV52.
Preceded by her husband John. Margaret is survived by her sons Danny and Noel, her daughters Marion, Maeve, Margo and Bried, her daughter in law Anne, her sons in law Danny Phillip, Paul and John, her granddaughters Aine, Orla, Cara, Leah, Ellie and Niamh, her cousin Jim McGettigan and his family.
Remains will repose at her home today from 11am.
Funeral to St Columba’s Church, Termon on Friday April 26 at 11am with burial afterwards to the adjoining cemetery.
House private from 11pm to 11am.
Nora Stevens (née Gallagher), Kinlough
The death has occurred of Nora Stevens (née Gallagher), Kinlough, Co. Leitrim and formerly Salford Lancs. April 22 2024. Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Ballyshannon Community Nursing Unit.
Nora's remains will repose at Gilmartin's Funeral Home, Kinlough on Thursday evening from 7-9pm. All are welcome. Removal of remains on Friday morning to St. Aidan's Church for 11am Funeral Mass with burial afterwards in St. Aidan's Cemetery.
Nora, beloved wife of the late Don and adored mother of Gerard and Kieran, loving grandmother of Anna,Jenny, jack, Alex, Laura and Isabelle. Nora will be sadly missed by her sons, grandchildren, her daughters in-law Jilly and Jennifer, her sister in law Betty and all her Gallagher nieces and nephews, extended family and many friends. Nora is predeceased by her parents Red John and Anne Gallagher (Mullinaleck) and her brothers Seamus, Paudge, and Thomas.
All enquiries to Gilmartin/Carty Funeral Services.
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