Death notices for Donegal - Friday evening, December 6


The following deaths have taken place:
- Johnny Devine, Lifford
- Kathleen Coomer, Buncrana
- John Mulrennan, Donegal Town
- Kathleen Carty, Bundoran
- Maisie Sterritt, Glasnevin and Letterkenny
- Mary Lee, Milford
- Joan McLaughlin, Buncrana and Balbriggan
- Henry George Rees, Milford and Ramelton
- Alfred John Vance, Carrigans
Johnny Devine, Lifford
The death has taken place peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family of Johnny Devine, Main Street, Lifford.
Beloved husband of Margaret, much loved father of Ken, Marina, Seantelle, Kelly and the late Jennifer, father-in-law of Pamela, Scott and Leigh, dearly loved grandfather of Jennifer, Stephanie, Jessica, Ryan, Lilleigh and Sophia and brother of Joe, Hughie, Noel, Betty and the late Francis, Brendan, Jim and Brian.
Reposing at his home on Friday, December 6 from 4pm.
Funeral leaving his home on Sunday, December 8 at 10.20am. for Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strabane at 11am.
Interment afterwards in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Murlog, Lifford.
Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, son, daughters, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, brothers, sister and family circle.
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Family time please from 10pm. to 11am.
The funeral Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam.
Kathleen Coomer, Buncrana
The death has taken place in Nottingham, England of Kathleen Comer 2 Ardravan, Buncrana. Remains reposing at her residence from 10am on Sunday, December 8.
Funeral from there on Monday, December 9 at 10.15 am going to St Mary's Church, Cockhill for 11am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time from 10 pm until 10 am family flowers only, donations in lieu to Buncrana Community Nursing Unit patients comfort fund c/o any family member. Funeral can be viewed live here.
John Mulrennan, Donegal Town
The death has occurred at Donegal Town Community Hospital of John Mulrennan, Drumlonagher, Donegal Town.
Predeceased by the love of his life, his wife Patricia. Sadly missed by his daughter Dara, son Stephen and adored grandsons Gavin and Jake.
Reposing at Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Donegal Town, F94 FX3A, Friday, December 6 from 3pm to 8pm.
Funeral Mass in St Agatha’s Church, Clar, Donegal Town at 11am on Saturday, December 7 followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to Donegal Community Hospital Patients Comfort Fund care of George Irwin Funeral Directors, or any family member. House strictly private please.
Kathleen Carty, Bundoran
The death has occurred of Kathleen Carty, (nee Dunleavy), Teach Tír Conaill, 11 Finner Ave, Bundoran, Co Donegal and formerly of St Bridget's Tce, Drumacrin, Bundoran.
Beloved wife of the late Michael (Mikey) Carty.
Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by her sons Peter and Michael, daughters Esther, Marie, Anne and Brenda, sons-in-law Pat, Peter and Jude, daughter-in-law Colleen, her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren and all her nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by her parents John and Sarah Dunleavy and brothers & sisters Elsie, Mary Jane, Paddy, Matty, Josie and Frann.
Reposing at 11 Finner Ave, Bundoran (eircode F94P264) on Friday evening, December 6, from 5pm to 8pm, all welcome. House private at all other times please. Removal from there on Saturday, December 7, at 11.20am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon. Removal afterwards to St. Ninnidh's Cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran for burial service.
Kathleen's Funeral Mass can be viewed live here.
Maisie Sterritt, Glasnevin and Letterkenny
The death has occurred in Beaumont Hospital Dublin of Maisie Sterritt (nee Harris), Glasnevin and formerly of Kirkstown, Letterkenny.
She is survived by her sister Florri and predeceased by her brother Desmond Harris.
Funeral Service on Saturday, December 7 at 3pm at Conwal Parish Church Letterkenny, with burial afterwards in the family plot in Gortlee Cemetery.
Any enquiries to Con McDaid Undertakers.
Mary Lee, Milford
The death has occurred of Mary Lee, (nee Mc Intyre), Convent Road, Milford, Co. Donegal, F92 NN60.
Dearly loved wife of the late Martin. Deeply regretted by her daughters Ann, Mary and Deirdre, son John, daughter-in-law Claire, sons-in-law Denis and Seamus, grandchildren Mary, Suzanne, Alison, Donnachadh, Ruari, Armelle, Johanna and Timothy, great-grandchildren Luke and Finn, sister Ann.
Reposing at her home on Friday, December 6 from 12 noon until after the rosary at 9pm.
Requiem Mass on Saturday, December 7 at 11.00am in St Peter’s Church, Milford followed by interment in Milford Cemetery.
House Private on Saturday morning. The Mass can be viewed live here.
Joan McLaughlin, Buncrana and Balbriggan
The death has occurred of Joan McLaughlin (née Cummins), Ceol na Mara, Cahir O'Doherty Ave, Buncrana and Balbriggan, Dublin.
She passed away in the exceptional care of her family and staff of Letterkenny University Hospital. Formerly of Balbriggan, County Dublin and former employee of the Irish Farmers Association. Wife of the late Dr Denis McLaughlin, Buncrana. Predeceased by her son Charles and grandson Cormac.
She is missed and loved by her children, daughter Kathryn (Alec), sons Ciaran, Feargal (Caroline) and Declan (Patricia), daughter-in-law Rhona, sister Maeve, brothers John (Mary) and Nicky (Theresa) (Dublin), her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and extended family.
Removal from McLaughlin and McLaughlin Undertakers, Funeral Home, Lower Main Street, Buncrana on Thursday, December 5 at 4pm to her late residence.
Funeral from her late residence on Saturday, December 7 at 9.15 am for 10am funeral mass in St Mary’s Oratory, Buncrana, Co Donegal followed by burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery Cockhill, Buncrana, County Donegal.
Family time please from 10pm to 10am and on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to the patients comfort fund at Buncrana Community Nursing Unit.
Henry George Rees, Milford and Ramelton
The death has taken place at the Beach Hill Manor Nursing Home, Fahan of Henry George Rees, formerly of Milford and Ramelton.
A Memorial talk will be held on Saturday, December 7 at 1pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Letterkenny.
Everyone is welcome.
Alfred John Vance, Carrigans
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University hospital of Alfred John Vance known as Alfie, Cross, Carrigans, F93H568.
Predeceased by his wife Maureen. Much loved father of John (Helen), Pearl (Paul), Carol (Damian), Avril (Thomas), Alan (Annemarie), Linda (Aaron). Cherished grandfather of Ryan, Mary, Gwyn, Michael, Conor, Lewis, William, Arona, Martin and Darragh. Alfie will be sadly missed by his wider family circle, neighbours and friends.
Removal from Terence McClintock’s funeral home, Ballyboe, Convoy F93WF54 at 2pm on Thursday, December 5 going to his late residence.
Funeral leaving from there on Saturday, December 7 at 1:30pm going to Monreagh Presbyterian Church for 2pm Service of Thanksgiving followed by burial in the family plot in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Alzheimer’s Society care of any family member or Terence McClintock funeral director.
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