Death notices for Donegal on Monday morning, March 11
The following deaths have taken place:
- John Maher, Laghey and Westmeath
- Christine Ellis, Lifford and Westmeath
- Greta Gillespie, Convoy
- Marjorie Kelly, Carndonagh
- Charlie Boyle, Churchill
- Baby Katie Fullerton, Buncrana
- Peter Shovlin, Glenties
- Colleen Gleeson, Dublin and Killygordon
John Maher, Laghey and Westmeath
The death has occurred of John Maher, Walshestown, Mullingar, Co Westmeath and Laghey.He passed away in the company of his loving family following a brief illness at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin.
A dearly loved partner, son and brother, John will be very sadly missed and forever remembered by his heartbroken family, his partner and best friend Catriona (Doherty), his parents Martin and Geraldine, brother Alan and sister Susan, extended family and the Doherty family, his many friends and clubmates in Shandonagh GAA Mullingar and Naoimh Bríd GAA Laghey.
His remains are reposing at Gilsenan’s Funeral Home Mullingar (N91 K660) on Wednesday from 4pm to 6.30pm followed by Removal to the Church of the Assumption Walshestown arriving at 7pm. House strictly private please.
John’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please; donations, if desired, to Beaumont Hospital Foundation or Friends of Sligo Hospital.
Christine Ellis, Lifford and Westmeath
The peaceful death has occurred of retired teacher, Christine Ellis, née Gallagher, of Retreat Heights, Athlone, Westmeath and formerly of Ballindrait, Lifford.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Conleth and her son Ciaran, and by her brothers Patrick, Seamus, Vincent and Raymond, she will be sadly missed by her children Carol, Mark and Jennifer, sisters Brigid and Gracie, grandchildren Aoife, Cian, Emmet, Liam, Sinead, Aislinn, Ciara, Eva, Connal, Ruadhan, and Laoise, sons-in-law Kevin and Ronan, daughters-in-law Daphne and Louise, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Her remains will repose at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand, N37 WY17, on Monday from 6pm until 8pm. House private please.
Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 10.30am in St Mary’s Church, Athlone, followed by burial in Coosan Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to chosen charity CRY Ireland.
Greta Gillespie, Convoy
The death has taken place of Greta Gillespie, Ballyboe, Convoy F93CX5V. She passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Brindley Manor Nursing Home.
Predeceased by her husband Willy John, son David and daughter Elaine; deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her daughter Beatrice and son Kenneth, sons-in-law Alfie and Leslie and daughter-in-law Olive. Cherished grandmother of Rodney, Derek, Emma, Lesley Ann, Louise, Rachel, Jonathan, Gary, Julie and Leah and also her thirteen great-grandchildren, wider family circle and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence. Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral leaving from there on Tues at 1.30pm for 2pm Service of Thanksgiving in St Ninian’s Church, Convoy followed by burial in the family plot in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Brindley Manor Nursing Home and St Ninian’s Church, care of any family member or Terence McClintock funeral director.
Marjorie Kelly, Carndonagh
The death has occurred at Altnagelvin Hospital of Marjorie Kelly (nee McElhinney), Churchtown, Carndonagh.
Beloved wife of Laurence; much loved mother of Laura and Joseph; dear mother-in-law of Linda and Brian McCauley; loving grandmother of Holly, Joshua and Aaliyah and dear sister of Joe McElhinney, Church Brae, Fahan. Deeply mourned and will be forever missed by her loving husband, son, daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, brother, her extended family, friends and neighbours.
Marjorie's remains are reposing at the family home where you are welcome to pay your respects. Family time please from 11pm to 11am.
Removal on Tuesday at 10.15am to Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh, for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchmedia.tv carndonagh
Family flowers only, please, donations in lieu, if desired, to I.C.U., Altnagelvin Hospital c/o any family member or Murphy Funeral Directors.
Charlie Boyle, Churchill
The death has occurred of Charlie Boyle, Kilmore, Churchill, F92 XH04.He died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents Mickey and Sally Boyle, sisters Margaret McLaughlin and Frances Duffy. Charlie, beloved husband of Dolores and father to Michael and partner Fabiana; adored by his grandchildren Sophia and Chloe; sorely missed by his sisters Kathleen Mullen (Pat), Mary Rose Williams (Mark) and Siobhan Göppert (Dietmar) and brother James Boyle (Grace). eeply regretted by his brothers-in-law Hugh McLaughlin, Joe Duffy, nephews, nieces, extended family members, carers, neighbours and many friends.
Charlie’s remains are reposing at his late residence.
Funeral from there on Monday for Requiem Mass in St Colmcille’s Church, Glendowan, at 12noon followed by interment in Gartan Cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/churchhill
Baby Katie Fullerton, Buncrana
The sudden death has occurred of Baby Katie Fullerton, Maginn Avenue, Buncrana.
Katie was the much loved and cherished daughter of Declan and Deirdre and loving sister of Ella. Katie will be sadly missed and never forgotten by her devoted parents, her loving sister, her grandparents Joey and Breege Fullerton and Patrick and Patricia Grant her aunts, uncles, cousins and the extended family circle.
Katie’s remains are respoing at her grandparents' home Patrick and Patricia Grant 4 Castle Park, Buncrana.
Funeral on Monday leaving at 10am going to St Mary’s Church Cockhill for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please.
Peter Shovlin, Glenties
The death has taken place of Peter Shovlin, Sligo and formerly Kilraine Glenties.
Deeply regretted by his loving family and all his relatives, neighbours and friends.
His remains are remains reposing at his residence in Kilraine.
Funeral from there on Monday morning at 10.30am to St Conal's Church, Glenties, for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the family plot in Kilraine Graveyard.
Colleen Gleeson, Dublin and Killygordon
The death has occurred of Colleen Gleeson Rathmines, Dublin and Killygordon and Bank of Ireland, Baggott Street, Dublin 2. She passed away peacefully after a short illness surrounded by her loving family.
Dearly loved wife and best friend of Paddy, beloved daughter of Colm and the late Rose. Colleen will be forever loved and dearly missed by her heartbroken husband and father, her sister Antoinette (Kennedy), brothers Garrett (Donegal) and Conor (Limerick), father and mother-in-law John and Rita Byrne (Ashford), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and a wide circle of very good friends and her colleagues in Bank of Ireland.
Removal to the Church of Mary Immaculate Refuge of Sinners, Rathmines on Monday morning arriving for 10 am Requiem Mass followed by a private cremation service in Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold's Cros
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