Death notices and funeral arrangements on Monday morning, May 4
The following deaths have taken place:
- John Doherty, Mayo and Inch Island
- Tommy Crawford, Castlefin
- Maureen Bonnar, Tipperary and Liscooley
- Mary Cox, Laghey
- Máire de Faoite, Crolly
- Tom James, Rathmullan
- Jimmy Doherty, Glencolmcille
- Gretta Patterson, Raphoe
- Patrick (Patsy) Patton, Ballybofey
- Anne McDevitt, Convoy
- Francena Diver, Strabane and Buncrana
- John Brogan, Glenalla
- Tony McDermott, Donegal Town
John Doherty, Mayo and Inch Island
The death has taken place of John Doherty, Clareview, Westport, County Mayo and formerly of Inch Island. He passed away peacefully after a short illness, under the wonderful care of the staff at St James's Hospital, Dublin.
Predeceased by his siblings Charlie, Philomena, Columba, Dominick, Mary, Leo and Angela, he is deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, daughter Carmel, son Sean, son-in-law Liam, daughter-in-law Linda, adored grandchildren Luke, Sarah, Harry, Robyn and Kate, brother Patrick, sisters Margaret and Dolores, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
His remains are reposing in Navin’s Funeral Home, Westport F28 X688 on Tuesday from 5pm to 6.30pm.
Funeral arriving to St Mary’s Church, Westport on Wednesday at 2.30pm where Mass will be celebrated at 3pm.
Burial will take place on Thursday at 11am in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery, Inch Island, Donegal, F93 KW58.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to St Vincent De Paul
Tommy Crawford, Castlefin
The peaceful death has taken place of Tommy Crawford, The Diamond, Castlefin, Donegal, F93 WK0V.
Beloved husband of Joan, much loved father of Brenda (Stephen), Kieran (Brenda), Adrian (Helena), Michael (Sheila), Joan (Tom), Fergal (Caroline) and the late baby Lorna, loving granda of Aislinn, Dáire, Daniel, Shaun, Ciarán, Conor, Simone, Sasha, Sienna, Gerard, Shane, Criostóir, Brooke, Jordan, Blake and pre-deceased by babies Caolán and Stíofán and great-granda of Lee and Eoin, dearest brother of Margaret, Rosaleen, Mary, Danny and the late Nuala, Phyllis and James.
His remains are reposing at the family home on Monday and Tuesday from 12 noon until 9 pm. The house is private at all other times including the morning of the funeral.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday in St Mary’s Church, Castlefin at 12 noon with interment afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Castlefin. The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam.
Maureen Bonnar, Tipperary and Liscooley
The death has taken place of Maureen (Mary Catherine) Bonnar, née McHugh, Lowergate Street, Cashel, Tipperary and former of Liscooley, County Donegal. She passed away peacefully in her 98th year, in the loving care of all the Staff at St Teresa’s Nursing Home.
Beloved wife of the late Pearse, sister of the late Paddy, John, Jimmy, Joe, Peter, Danny, Charlie, Rory and Rory, grandmother of the late Sorcha and mother-in-law of the late Jay Teilborg, she is sadly missed by her loving family Kieran, Mary, Brendan, Cormac, Fionuala, Philomena, Eithne, Colm, Ann, Triona, Niamh, Conal and Ailbe, sons-in-law Herb Schroder, John O’Dwyer, Peter Cunningham, Sean Ó hAonghusa and Liam Hogan, daughters-in-law Margaret O’Shea, Margaret Butler, Nesta Roche, Mairéad Luby, Collette MacNamara and Karen Corbett, her beloved 44 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren, brother Gerry, sister Anna Doherty, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her residence, Lowergate Street on Tuesday evening from 3pm to 8pm.
Requiem Mass on Wednesday in St John the Baptist Church, Cashel at 12 noon and can be viewed on followed by Burial in Cormac’s Cemetery.
Mary Cox, Laghey
The death has taken place of Mary Cox, Knockban, Laghey, County Donegal. She passed away peacefully at Donegal Town Community Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband Bernard and brother John Joe; beloved mother of Kathleen, Gerry (Teresa), Deirdre and John (Karen); sadly missed by her sister Kathleen and brother Paddy. Grandmother to Monica (Gregory), Emma, Caoimhe, Iarlaith, Layla and Lucy. Great-grandmother to Noah and Roman.
Her remains are reposing at her son Gerry's residence, Ballydevitt, Donegal Town, F94 V6H9, with wake continuing on Monday from 3pm until 9pm.
Removal from there on Tuesday to St Brigid's Church, Ballintra for 11am Funeral Mass, with interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to Donegal Community Hospital patients comfort fund.
Máire de Faoite, Crolly
Fuair Máire Ní Dhochartaigh de Faoite, as Cró na gCúig Fhia, bás ar an 2ú Bealtaine.
Ar shlí na bhfíréan roimpi tá a fear céile, Séamus, a hathair agus a máthair, Hughie agus Biddy, agus a deartháir céile, Neil Peter.
Maireann a deirfiúracha Bríd, Caitlín, Eibhlín agus a deartháir céile Pat; a neachtanna agus nianna, Marie, Emer, Áine, Séamus, Ríonach, Caitríona agus Joseph; a gar-neachtanna agus gar-nianna, Claire, Sarah, Fionn, agus Jamie, chomh maith le comharsain agus cairde.
Dhéanfar í a fhaire ina teach cónaithe i gCró na gCúig Fhia (F92 A6C4) inniu, Dé Domhnaigh, 3ú Beataine, ón 3 a chlog go ham paidrín ag a 8 a chlog agus arís Dé Luain ón 12 a chlog go ham paidrín ag a 8 a chlog. Beidh an teach príobháideach i ndiaidh an paidrín agus ar maidin an tórramh.
Cuirfear í i reilig Mhachaire Gathlán i ndiaidh Aifreann 12 a chlog i dTeach Pobail Phádraig, Mín Uí Bhaoill, Dé Máirt, 5ú Bealtaine.
The death has occurred of Máire Doherty de Faoite (Mary T), Cró na gCúig Fhia.
Predeceased by her husband Séamus, her parents Hughie and Biddy, and her brother-in-law Neil Peter; sadly missed by her sisters Bríd, Caitlín, Éibhlín and her brother-in-law Pat; her nieces and nephews, Marie, Emer, Áine, Séamus, Ríonach, Caitríona and Joseph; her grandnieces and grandnephews, Claire, Sarah, Fionn and Jamie, as well as neighbours and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her home in Cró na gCúig Fhia, F92 A6C4, with wake continuing on Monday from 12pm until Rosary at 8pm. House private after rosary and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday at 12 noon in St Patrick’s Church, Meenaweel, Crolly, with burial afterwards in Machaire Gathlán Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page and on the Church webcam via MCN Media.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Falcarragh Community Hospital c/o any family member or Kieran Roarty Funeral Director.
Tom James, Rathmullan
The death has taken place in the Letterkenny University Hospital of Tom James, Rathmullan, formerly of Ashlawn, Letterkenny.
Pre-deceased by his loving wife Christine (Chrissy), his parents Thomas and Kathleen, brothers Patsy, Cathal and Ackie and his sister Mary; sadly missed by his loving family Kevin (Catherine), Angela (Paddy), Paul (Corina), Veronica (Tommy), Marie (Brendan), Helen (Said), grandchildren and great grandchildren, his brothers Paul, Kevin and families.
His remains are reposing at his daughter Marie's house of Creevary Lower, Rathmullan, F92 Y584, on Monday from 11am to 10pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11am in The Church of the Irish Martyrs, Letterkenny with burial afterwards in the family plot in Leck Cemetery.
Family flowers only with donations in lieu if desired to St. Vincent De Paul, Day Centre, Rathmullan, c/o Con Mc Daid Funeral Directors or any family member.
Jimmy Doherty, Glencolmcille
The death has occurred of Jimmy Doherty, of Lower Dooey, Glencolmcille, F94 KTV0. He passed away peacefully in Killybegs Community Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his wife Anne, daughter Edel and infant daughter Dervla, his parents Cassie and John; deeply regretted and sadly missed by his daughters Emer (Gavin) and Catherine (Stephen), his sons Kenneth (Julie) and Owen (Caitriona), son-in-law Richard, his grandchildren Aoife, Orin, Josh, Saorlaith, Jamie, Leah and Chloe; fondly remembered by his sisters Mary and Ann, his brothers Sean, Willie, Peadar, Colm, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews and wide circle of relatives, friends and neighbours.
His remains are reposing at his residence with wake continuing on Monday from 2pm to 9pm.
Funeral Mass will be held at St Columba's Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille on Tuesday at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed on the church webam.
Family flowers only please and donations, if desired to Killybegs Community Hospital.
Gretta Patterson, Raphoe
The peaceful death has taken place of Gretta Patterson, née Thompson, at her home, Coolaghey, Raphoe F93 E180.
Beloved wife of Maurice and much loved mother of Daphne (Gareth), Stephen (Nicola) and Esther (Dale). Devoted grandmother of Ellen, Leanne, Jack, Joshua (Rebecca) and Andrew (Sarah). Dear sister of Elvin, David and the late Hamilton and Donald.
Reposing of her remains continues at her home on Monday with everyone welcome from 2pm to 8pm on Monday. Family time on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral leaving from her home on Tuesday at 1.30pm, going to Raphoe Presbyterian Church for 2pm Service of Thanksgiving, followed by burial in the family plot in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only, donations in memory of Gretta to the OMF International (formerly the Overseas Missionary Fellowship), care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director.
Patrick (Patsy) Patton, Ballybofey
The death has occurred of Patsy Patton, Glencovitt, Ballybofey, F93 TK5F.
Predeceased by his parents Charlie, and Brigid, his brother Cathal and his granddaughter Violet; beloved husband of Margaret, devoted father to Elaine (Tony), Rory (Lisa), Ian (Caroline,) Michael (Caroline), Shaun (Kate), Christopher (Natasha), and Conor (Lauren). Much-loved and sorely missed by his 15 grandchildren, cherished brother of John, Mary (Gerry), Liam (Madeline), Ann (Christopher), Elizabeth (John), and sister-in-law Margaret; deeply regretted and sadly missed by his nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
His remains are reposing at his late residence with wake continuing on Monday from 12 noon, until Rosary at 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Funeral leaving his late residence on Tuesday at 10.20am for Requiem Mass at 11am in St Mary's Church, Sessiaghoniell with interment in the adjoining churchyard. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish YouTube channel
Family flowers only please; donations in lieu, if so desired, directly to Irish Cancer Society or any family member.
Anne McDevitt, Convoy
The death has occurred of Anne McDevitt, née O’Donnell, Tullydonnell, Convoy, County Donegal F93 H94K.
Anne will be lovingly missed by her husband Damien, her sons and daughters, Stephen, Kellie (Paul), Allan (Ilaria) and Ciara (Rob), and her cherished grandchildren Emma, Conor, Noah, Gianluca, Leo and Arlie. She is also deeply mourned by her sisters Maureen, Angela and Jacquline, her brother Brian, her brothers‑in‑law, sisters‑in‑law, nieces, nephews, and all her extended family and friends. Anne is predeceased by her parents Paddy and Bridie O’Donnell, and her brother Patsy. May they all Rest in Peace.
Family time on the morning of the funeral, please.
Funeral from her home on Monday morning at 11.15am, travelling to St Baithin’s Church, St Johnston for 12 noon Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Parkinson’s Ireland, Donegal Branch, c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
Francena Diver, Strabane and Buncrana
The death has taken place at her home, 12 Carrick Strand, Strabane of Francena Diver formerly Francena Doherty (Bighill), 28 Marian Park, Buncrana.
Beloved wife of the late Billy Diver, much-loved mother of Diane (James), Mary (Malachy), Billy (Maria), Gerard(Cobhlaith), Aishling (John), Theresa (Danny) and Peter (Caoilfhionn) and sister of Pat, Sheila, Colm, Kay, Rosaleen, Josephine and the late John, Peter and Clare. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, twenty grandchildren, three great grandchildren, brothers, sisters and family circle.
Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral leaving her home on Monday at 9.15am for Requiem Mass in St Mary's Church, Melmount at 10am with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam.
Donations in lieu of flowers please to Marie Curie c/o Quigley Funeral Directors, Newtown Place, Strabane.
John Brogan, Glenalla
The death has taken place of John Brogan formerly of Glenalla, brother of Michael Brogan, Glenalla.
Funeral Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Rathmullan at 12 noon on Monday followed by interment of ashes in the adjacent cemetery. The Mass can be viewed on MCN Media, on the following link https://mcn.live/Camera/st-joesphs-church-rathmullan.
Tony McDermott, Donegal Town
The peaceful death has occurred at his late residence of Tony McDermott, Millpark Hotel and Kiltimagh Hotel, surrounded by his loving family and close friends.
Beloved husband of Bernie and much-loved father to Claire (Emmett), Ronan, Niamh (Kevin), Gavin (Bridie), and Crona. His cherished grandchildren Leo, Ryan, Jamie, Oran, Liam, Conal, and Aidan.
Funeral Mass on Monday at 1pm in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mountcharles, with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
The Funeral Mass will be live-streamed on the Gallagher Funeral Directors & Funeral Home Facebook page.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Oncology Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital. House strictly private at all times.
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