Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, March 13, 2024
The following deaths have taken place:
- Ellen Breen (née McGonigle), Meath and formerly Glenkeen
- Moira Greene, Donegal Town and Glasgow
- John Maher, Laghey and Westmeath
- Kathleen Hewitt, Porthall
- Paddy Kerr, Clonmany
- Davy Robb, Newtowncunningham
Ellen Breen (née McGonigle), Kilcloon, Meath and formerly of Glenkeen
The death has occurred of Ellen Breen (née McGonigle), Kilcloon, Meath and formerly of Glenkeen.
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and the loving staff of St Francis Hospice Blanchardstown.
Ellen deeply regretted by her loving husband Jeremiah, daughter Roisin, sons Jerry, Seamus and Sean, son-in-law Thomas, daughters-in-law Tracy, Jan and Marie, cherished grandchildren Ashley, Thomas, Aoife, Daniel and Amy and great-grandchild Jesse, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace
Reposing at William Ryan & Sons Funeral Home, Church St. Kilcock (W23 XC90) on Wednesday, March 13, from 4pm to 7pm. Removal on Thursday to Glenkeen, reposing there from 6pm.
Removal on Friday morning to St. Mary's Church, Bocan, Culdaff, arriving for Requiem Mass 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Donations, if desired, to St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.
Moira Greene, Donegal Town and Glasgow
The death has occurred of Moira Greene, née Greene, Donegal Town and formerly Glasgow.
Beloved wife of the late Patrick Greene; much loved daughter of the late Maurice and Madge Greene; sister of John and the late Norah. Sadly missed by all her relatives neighbours and friends.
Her remains reposed at Tir Chonaill Funeral Home, Donegal Town, followed by removal to St Patrick's Church, Donegal Town.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday morning at 11.30am. Cremation will take place in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, on Thursday at 3pm.
John Maher, Laghey and Westmeath
The death has occurred of John Maher, Walshestown, Mullingar, Co Westmeath and Laghey.He passed away in the company of his loving family following a brief illness at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin.
A dearly loved partner, son and brother, John will be very sadly missed and forever remembered by his heartbroken family, his partner and best friend Catriona (Doherty), his parents Martin and Geraldine, brother Alan and sister Susan, extended family and the Doherty family, his many friends and clubmates in Shandonagh GAA Mullingar and Naoimh Bríd GAA Laghey.
His remains are reposing at Gilsenan’s Funeral Home Mullingar (N91 K660) on Wednesday from 4pm to 6.30pm followed by Removal to the Church of the Assumption Walshestown arriving at 7pm. House strictly private please.
John’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please; donations, if desired, to Beaumont Hospital Foundation or Friends of Sligo Hospital.
Kathleen Hewitt, Porthall
The death has taken place at her home of Kathleen Hewitt, née Lynch, 12 Hollybush Park, Porthall, Lifford and formerly of Mullinagung, Lifford. Beloved wife of the late William, much loved mother of Dessie and the late William and sister of Colum and the late Bert.
Her remains are reposing at her home. Family time please from 11pm to 11am.
Funeral leaving her home on Wednesday at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick's Church, Murlog, Lifford at 11am. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam. https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/
Paddy Kerr, Clonmany
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Paddy Kerr Ceol Na Mara, Crossconnell, Clonmany.
Husband of the late Maureen, loving father of, Patrick, Philip, and Ann, father in law of Sarah, Allison, and Derek, devoted grandad of Amy, Aidan, Adam, Jude, and Kayleigh, and his wider family circle.
His remains are reposing overnight at St Mary's Church, Clonmany.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/clonmany
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Saint Collumbcille Village, Co any family member
Davy Robb, Newtowncunningham
The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Davy Robb, Main Street, Newtowncunningham F93 A3YH.
Deeply missed by his loving sons and daughters Janette Murray and husband Brian (Letterkenny), Kevin and wife Moya (Moville), Marie Wilson and husband Adrian (Burt), Brenda Devlin and husband Joe (Clonmany) and Dominic and Wife Annette (Newtowncunningham), grandchildren Dean, Karl, Laura, Aoife, Eimear and Jane, great-grandchildren Luke, Finn, Kayla, Davin, Ruby, Tiarnán, Ryan and Isla, sister Angela Buckley (Newtowncunningham), nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours. Davy is predeceased by his wife Margaret and grandson Mark Cullen.
His remains reposing at his late residence. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Funeral from there on Wednesday at 10.30am going to All Saints Church Newtowncunningham for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/newtowncunningham Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining cemeter
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to the Orthopaedic Ward, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.
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