Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Saturday morning, May 16

The following deaths have taken place:

- Packy Jim McGrath, Ballybofey and Pettigo

- John Keating, Donegal Town

- James Joseph (Sheimi) Gorman, Kilmacrennan

- Gracie McCafferty, Dunlewey and Annagry

- Kathleen McDaid, Ramelton

Packy Jim McGrath, Ballybofey and Pettigo

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Packy Jim McGrath, 36 Sessiagh View, Ballybofey, F93 P9V6, formerly Crilly, Pettigo.

Beloved son of the late Tommy and Maggie. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his cousins, neighbours, extended family and friends.

Remains reposing at his late residence on Friday, May 15 from 5pm to 9pm, and on Saturday from 12 noon until removal at 4.30pm to arrive at the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 5pm to repose overnight. Requiem mass on Sunday May 17th at 11am. Interment in Drumboe cemetery.

The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar.

John Keating, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of John Keating, Glasgow, Scotland and formerly Donegal town peacefully at Marie Curie hospice, Glasgow,

Surrounded by his devoted partner Margaret and his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents John and Sheila. Deeply regretted and sadly missed his partner Margaret, her sons Alastair and James, daughters Charlene, Jamie and his beloved cat Aston, his brothers Mark, Noel, David, Kevin, Michael, and Justin, sisters Kathleen, Irene, Louise, Justina, Cecilia, Jennifer, Emma and Denise. All his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Funeral arrangements later.

James Joseph (Sheimi) Gorman, Kilmacrennan

The death has occurred of James Joseph (Sheimi) Gorman, Corner House, Kilmacrennan (F92 A4X8) peacefully in care of the staff in Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by parents James and Rose, wife Mary (Nov 2012), son John, siblings John, Catherine, Hugh aka Dimmy and Margery aka Dodda.

Deeply regretted by his children Michael (Tilly), Anne, Hugh (Andrena), Rosemarie, Bernadette, Cathal (Sandra) and Claire, sister Rosemary (Okey) and cousin May.

Fondly remembered by his grandchildren James (Azra), Michelle, Lucinda (Connall), Conor, Noel, Abigail, Gabrielle, Dylan and Easmae, great-grandchildren Aidan, Adam, Amelia, Cara and Daithí, extended family members, neighbours & friends.

Removal from Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny (F92 XE35) on Saturday, May 16 at 1pm, going to his late residence.

Funeral from there on Monday morning for Requiem Mass in St. Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

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

Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/kilmacrenan.

Gracie McCafferty, Dunlewey and Annagry

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Gracie McCafferty, Moneybeg, Dunlewey, originally from Meenacreeva, Annagry.

Her remains will repose at her late residence (F92 VK82) on  Friday, May 15 from 3pm-9pm, on Saturday from 12pm-9pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm.

House is private from 9pm and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass will take place on Sunday at 1pm in The Church of the Sacred Heart, Dunlewey (F92 N668), with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page and on the Church webcam via MCN Media.

A shuttle bus will operate from the Car Park at McGeady’s Bar, Dunlewey.

A one-way traffic system will also be in place, with entry via McGeady’s Bar.

Kathleen McDaid, Ramelton

The peaceful death has taken place at her home of Kathleen McDaid, nee Friel, Rossreagh, Ramelton, F92 W7R7.

Predeceased by her husband William (Willie Joe). Deeply regretted by her loving family, Peter (Siobhan), Lorraine (Declan), Gary (Kirsty) and Pearse (Caroline), eleven grandchildren, brothers James and Paul, sisters Eileen, Anne, Susan and her twin sister Maria, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Reposing at her home tomorrow, Thursday May 14 th and Friday May 15 th from 12 noon until 10pm.

Requiem Mass on Saturday, May 16 at 2pm in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Mary’s Church Ramelton.

Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member.

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