Death notices for Donegal - Monday evening, September 9

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The following deaths have taken place:

- Jean Kerr, Ramelton

- Mary Sarah Gallagher, Doochary

- Donna McDermott, Greencastle

- Packidy Boyle, Burtonport

- John Ward, Inver

- Georgina Doherty, Dublin and Bruckless

- Evan Craig, Muff

- Patrick Joseph Reilly, Kerrykeel

Jean Kerr, Ramelton

The peaceful death has taken place in St. Eunan’s Nursing Home of Jean Kerr, 4 The Steeples, Ramelton.

Sadly missed by her daughters Jennifer Johnston (Ian) and Andrea Watson (Hamish), and by her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. House Private.

A Service of Thanksgiving will take place in First Ramelton Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, September 11 at 1.30pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of Flowers, if desired, to St. Eunan’s Patients Comfort Fund c/o McElwee Funeral Directors, Milford or to any family member.

Mary Sarah Gallagher, Doochary

The death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital of Mary Sarah Gallagher, Addiewell, Doochary.

Her remains will be reposing in her son Connie’s House in Addiewell from 5pm this evening, Monday, September 9 with rosary at 9pm and tomorrow, Tuesday, September 10 from 11am and rosary again at 9pm.

Funeral Mass in St Colmcille’s Church, Fintown at 11am on Wednesday morning, September 11 with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery, F94 CR62.

Shuttle bus from McDermotts Garage from 5.30pm on both evenings.

Donna McDermott, Greencastle

The tragic death has taken place of Donna McDermott, Ballymacarthur, Greencastle, F93 KX57.

Predeceased by her father Brendan and much-loved daughter of Mary.

Heartbroken by her passing are her brothers and sister, Brendan, Brian, Danielle and Richard, Donna’s partner Robert, Donna’s sister-in-law Margaret and brother-in-law Will, Nikita and Andrea.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her nieces Anna and Megen and her nephew Charlie, wider family circle, many friends and neighbours.

Donna’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh, F93 E4FN this evening, Monday September 9th at 5pm going to her home. All are welcome to attend the removal, with the home private to family only on Monday evening.

Donna will be reposing at the family home, where everyone is welcome to pay their respects, tomorrow, Tuesday September 10th from 11am to 9pm. Traffic restrictions will be in place, with details of these to follow.

Family home private on Wednesday, September 11 with Funeral from there at 10.30am for 11am Funeral Mass in St Mary’s Church, Ballybrack followed by interment in Ballybrack Graveyard.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director’s Facebook page.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to The Irish Cancer Society C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Packidy Boyle, Burtonport

The death has taken place at his home of Packidy Boyle (Denis) Lower Keadue. Sadly missed by his wife Mary, daughters Annemarie and Noreen sons Denis and Kieran, his sister Madge and brother Manus and all his extended family. Predeceased by his daughter Marguerita, brothers John and Anthony, sisters Hannah and Bridget.

Wake on Monday, September 9 from 11am with Rosary at 9pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11am in St Mary's Church, Kincasslagh with interment in Belcruit Cemetery. Mass can be viewed live here.

John Ward, Inver

The death has occurred of John Ward Inver Village, Inver. He passed away peacefully at Donegal Community Hospital, Donegal town surrounded by his loving family.

He is predeceased by his son John and his parents, Michael and Mary. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Marie, sons Eunan, Raymond, daughters Samara, Martina, grandchildren, sisters Mia and Teresa and all extended family.

Removal on Monday morning for 12 noon Funeral Mass in St. Naul’s Church, Ardaghey with internment afterwards in St Mary Church Cemetery Frosses.

Georgina Doherty, Dublin and Bruckless

The death has occurred of Georgina Doherty (née Long) Deansgrange, Dublin and Bruckless. She passed away peacefully in her 95th year, in the loving care of her family and the wonderful staff of Dargle Valley Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late Jack, loving mother of Janet, Derek and the late Robert, mother-in-law of Patrick and Laura and adored Didi of Jonathan, Julian, Samuel, Pippa-Jordan, Kia, Aisling, Alba and Dara; she will be sadly missed by all her family, relatives and friends.

Service of Thanksgiving on Friday, September 13, at 11am in Dundrum Methodist Church, D16 WK27 followed by interment in Shanganagh Cemetery. Donations, if desired, to Christian Aid Ireland.

Evan Craig, Muff

The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Evan Craig, Ballyboe, Ture, Muff, F93 DD35.

Cherished son of Grace and Joe and much loved brother of Ciara (Darragh) and Orla (Caolin), loving boyfriend of Cloda. A much loved grandson of Annie McColgan and uncle of Ellie and Anna.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his aunties and uncles, cousins, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Evan’s remains are now reposing at his home where you are all welcome to pay your respects.

Funeral from there on Wednesday afternoon, September 11 at 2:15pm for 3pm funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church Muff followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.

Funeral mass can be viewed live here. Family time from 10pm to 11am.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Friends of Inishowen Hospice C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Patrick Joseph Reilly, Kerrykeel

The death has occurred of Patrick Joseph (Joe) Reilly, Ballymagowan, Kerrykeel, Donegal. He passed away peacefully at home after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his wife Bridie and his son Kieran.

Much loved father, father in-law, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother.

Sadly missed and always remembered by his family, neighbours and many friends.

Joe’s remains will arrive at St Marys Fanavolty, Fanad, F92 H2C5, for prayers at 7pm on Monday, September 9.

Funeral on Tuesday, September 10at 11am with burial in the adjoining cemetery.House private please.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Tamney Health Centre patients comfort fund care of Eamonn Scott funeral director or any family member.

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