Death notices for Donegal on Monday morning, January 6
The following deaths have taken place:
- Joseph Houston, Cloghan
- James Harty, Ballyshannon and Waterford
- Bernie McDonagh, Ballyshannon
- Kathleen Glackin, Ballybofey
- Donal Kelly, Glenageary and Buncrana
- James Anderson, Stranorlar
- Josephine Doherty, Dunfanaghy
- Patrick McGrath, Pettigo
- Paddy McLaughlin, Athlone, Burtonport and Rathmullan
- Vincent Gormley, Meath and Muff
- Daria Dolan, Bundoran and Cavan
- Charles Doherty, Bridgend
- Charlie Devine, Letterkenny
- Jim Callaghan, Letterkenny
Joseph Houston, Cloghan
The death has occurred peacefully at his home in Birmingham, England, in his 100th year, of Joseph Houston, formerly of Lettershanbo, Cloghan.
Beloved husband of the late Mary, much loved father to Angela, (James) Caroline, (Craig) and John (Helen). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his son, daughter, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, nephews, nieces in Ireland and England, (Mc Cool family, Hone family, Houston family) extended family and friends.
Joe’s Requiem Mass will take place on Monday, January 13 at 11am in the Church of St Joseph and St Helen, Kings Norton, with interment in St. Nicholas Churchyard, Kings Norton.The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.youtube.com/@ssjosephandhelen
James Harty, Ballyshannon and Waterford
The death has occurred of James (Jamie) Harty, Newport, South Wales. He passed away peacefully after a short illness on December 11, 2024, aged 60 years.
Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Claire Harty, née Dolan, The Knather, Ballyshannon. Missed and cherished by his sisters Maggie, Sue and Anna, mother-in-law Teresa Dolan, The Knather, Ballyshannon and brother in laws, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and all his friends.
Requiem Mass to take place on Thursday at 1.30pm at St Patrick's RC Church, Newport, South Wales followed by cremation at Langstone Vale Crematorium at 3pm.
A Mass will be offered for Jamie in St Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon at a later date.
Bernie McDonagh, Ballyshannon
The death has taken place peacefully at North West Hospice, Sligo surrounded by his loving family, of Bernie McDonagh, Lawne Park, Ballyshannon.
His remains are reposing at John McGee & Sons funeral home, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon, F94ED21 on Tuesday from 2pm to 5pm.
Removal on Wednesday to St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for 11am funeral Mass with burial afterwards in The Abbey Cemetery.
Kathleen Glackin, Ballybofey
The death has taken place peacefully at Brindley Manor Nursing Home, Convoy, surrounded by her loving family, of Kathleen Glacking, née McMenamin, Glenfinn Road, Ballybofey, Donegal, F93 VE4Y.
Predeceased by her parents James , Mary, and grandson James; beloved wife of Charles, much loved mother of Eamon (Eileen), Jim (Gillian), Susan (Peter), Margaret, Mary, Stephen (Kerry), Charles (Tina), Catherine (John), John (Louan), Paul (Ann Marie); cherished sister of Paddy, Jimmy, Charlie, Mary, Margaret, also the late Eddie, Willie, Michael; deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, daughters, sisters, brothers, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her home on Monday and Tuesday from 2pm until 10pm.
Funeral leaving from her home on Wednesday at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am. Interment will take place afterwards in Drumboe cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar
Family time on the morning of the funeral, please.
Donal Kelly, Glenageary and Buncrana
The death has occurred of Donal Kelly, Flower Grove, Glenageary and formerly of Buncrana. He passed away peacefully on January 3 in the wonderful care of Altadore Nursing Home, Glenageary.
Cherished husband of Ann and much-loved father of Fergal and Damian, he will be sadly missed by his sister Kitty and husband Pat, sister-in-law Frances and husband Tom, brothers-in-law Micheal, Tom, Seamus and Paul, daughters-in-law Orla and Jennifer and his beloved grandchildren Lia, Ethan, Luca, Adam and Amy, many nieces and nephews, his former RTÉ colleagues and many friends, including those in the RTE Philharmonic Choir.
His remains are reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Newtown Park Road, Blackrock, Co. Dublin (A94 X308) on Tuesday from 5pm to 7pm.
Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 10am in Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Glenview Road, Glenageary, County Dublin, A96 EY91, followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harolds Cross. The Funeral Mass live can be viewed live here.
Family flowers only please.
James Anderson, Stranorlar
The death has occurred at Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny, of James Gerald (Jimmy) Anderson, Tyrcallen, Stranorlar.
Beloved husband of Margaret, much loved father to Mary, (Knut) and Tony, (Wendy) cherished brother of Beattie, Isobel, and the late Hazel. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughter, sisters, son-in-law, daughter-in=law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, and friends.
Reposal of his remains continues at Mc Cool’s Chapel of Rest, Ballybofey on Monday from 3pm until removal at 5pm to the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar to repose overnight.
Requiem Mass at 11am on Tuesday with interment afterwards in St.Mary’s Churchyard, Sessiaghoneill. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish webcam.
Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, directly to the Donegal Hospice or care of any family member.
Josephine Doherty, Dunfanaghy
The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Josephine Doherty, née Gallagher, Rockhill, Dunfanaghy.
Sadly missed by her husband Gerry and her beloved daughter Clodagh.
No wake, house strictly private please.
Viewing will take place at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny on Monday from 4pm to 6pm followed by removal to Holy Cross Church, Dunfangahy for 7pm to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass in Holy Cross Church, Dunfanaghy, on Tuesday at 12noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Funeral Mass can be viewed live here.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director.
Patrick McGrath, Pettigo
The death has occurred of Patrick (Patsy) McGrath, Mill Street, Pettigo. He passed away after a short illness in Sligo University Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Pre-deceased by his wife Anne, and loving father of Winnie, Pauric, Paul, Aidan, Dermott, Diane, Declan, Lorraine and the late Desmond.
Reposal of Patrick's remains continues at his late residence with a walk through system on Monday from 1pm to 9pm. Family time please outside of these hours. House private on the morning of the funeral.
Requiem Mass on Tuesday morning at 11am in Saint Mary's Church, Pettigo followed by Interment in the adjoining Churchyard.
Paddy McLaughlin, Athlone, Burtonport and Rathmullan
The death has occurred of Paddy McLaughlin, Roscommon Road, Athlone and late of Burtonport and Rathmullan. Retired member of the Defence Forces, Paddy passed away peacefully in the loving presence of his family and in the excellent care of the staff in the ICU at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, three days after his 80th birthday.
Predeceased by his parents Anthony and Margaret McLaughlin and siblings Rose (McBride), John and Tony. Beloved husband for 58 years of Annette, cherished father of Enda, Fiona Connolly and Karen Dempsey, much loved father-in-law to Michelle Jessop, John and Paul, dearly loved grandfather to Cian, Thomas, Caleb and Gabriel McLaughlin, Lauren , Evan, Megan and Rachel Connolly, Kate and Adam Dempsey, great-grandfather to Teddy Troute and Mabel Connolly Griffin. Sadly missed by his family, brother-in-law Nick Warde, Baylough, nieces and nephews, cousins, friends, ex colleagues and neighbours.
His remains are reposing at the Strand Funeral Home (N37 WY17) on Monday evening from 4pm to 6pm.
Mass of the resurrection on Tuesday at 11am in St Peter and Paul’s Church followed by Burial in Kiltoom cemetery. Paddy’s funeral mass can be streamed live on http://www.churchservices.tv/athlone. House private please.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Portiuncula Hospital Patient Comfort Fund.
Vincent Gormley, Meath and Muff
The death has occurred of Vincent Gormley, Mill Road, Mornington, Meath; Drogheda, Louth and formerly of Muff. He passed away peacefully, at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harolds Cross, Dublin.
Beloved husband of Marian, loving father of John, Gerard, Tony, Barry and Brian, he is sadly missed by his wife and family, daughters-in-law Penny, Regina, Karen and Clare, his grandchildren Ellen, Seán, Genevieve, Gavin, Caroline, Paul, Niamh, Seán, Aoife, Finn, Niamh, Marianne and Patrick, brothers-in-law Bryan, Tommy and Johnny, sisters-in-law Maeve and Veronica, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
HIs remains are reposing on Monday from 5pm until 7pm at F Watson & Son Funeral Directors, Dyer Street, Drogheda A92 W7EP. House private.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday morning at 11am in the Star of the Sea Church, Mornington, A92 N202 with burial afterwards in Reilig Mhuire, Piltown.
No flowers please.
Daria Dolan, Bundoran and Cavan
The death has occurred of Daria Dolan, née McGovern, Tullan Strand Road, Bundoran, and formerly of The Irish House, Swanlinbar, County Cavan. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Sligo University Hospital.
Beloved mother of Declan, Patricia, Raymond and Darragh. She will be sadly missed and forever remembered by her loving sons, daughter, daughters-in-law Carmel, Linda and Catherine, her beloved grandchildren Matthew, Lorna, Darragh, Niamh, Charlie and James, her great-grandchild Aoibhe, her sisters Maureen and Rosario and all her nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. She is predeceased by her parents Bartley and Bridget McGovern (The Irish House, Swanlinbar), her brothers Joe and Jude and sisters Cáit, Atty, Teresa and Philomena.
Removal from Breslin’s Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran F94E92F on Monday at 9am to arrive at St Mary’s Church, Swanlinbar, County Cavan for Mass of the Resurrection at 10.30am followed by removal afterwards to Lakeland’s Crematorium, Cavan for cremation service at 1pm
Family flowers only please, donation in memory of Daria if so desired to SHOUT (Sligo Hospital Oncology Unit Trust) care of donation box at Funeral Home, online at www.idonate.ie/cause/shoutsligo or by post to Breslin’s Funeral Home, Bundoran.
Charles Doherty, Bridgend
The death has occurred at Archview Lodge Nursing Home, Letterkenny of Charles Doherty, 529 Bonemaine, Bridgend.
Predeceased by his loving wife Margaret, he is sadly missed by his loving daughters Monica and Helen, sons John, Patsy, Thomas and David, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchild, extended family and friends.
Removal from his home on Monday at 9.30am to St Aengus’ Church, Burt for Requiem Mass at 10.15am followed by interment in Burt Cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed live here.
Donations in lieu, if desired, to Archview Lodge Nursing Home Patients Comfort Fund c/o any family member.
Charlie Devine, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by his devoted family, of Charlie Devine, Kirkneedy, Letterkenny, F92VX82.
Predeceased by parents Charlie and Bridget. Sadly missed by loving wife Irene, son Carl (Breda), daughter Katrina (Julio), grandchildren Caolan, Andrew, Pauric, Conor and Hayley. Fondly remembered by brother Frank, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Funeral from his late residence on Monday going to St Columba’s Church, Glenswilly for requiem mass at 11am followed by interment in Conwal Cemetery.
Family flowers only, donations to Inis Aoibhinn House (Cancer Care West) care of any family member or Charlie McClafferty Funeral Director.
Jim Callaghan, Letterkenny
The death has occurred at his late residence of retired teacher Jim Callaghan, 5 Ballyraine Park, Letterkenny, F92 D9PR.
Deeply regretted by his wife Kay, son Gerard (Jacquie), daughter Cliona (Ali), grandchildren Jamie, Rory, Aaron, Emma, Aidan and Andrew, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass at 12 noon in St Eunan’s Cathedral on Monday, January 6 which can be viewed live here followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu if wished to the Society of Vincent de Paul c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.
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