death notices for Donegal on Monday morning, March 18

Death notices for Donegal on Monday morningplaceholder image
Death notices for Donegal on Monday morning

The following deaths have taken place: 

- Mary Culleton, Ballyshannon

- Derek Burdon, Milford

- Trevor Melly, Lettermacaward

- Eileen Carlin, Crossroads

- Maureen Corcoran, Kilmacrennan

- Veronica Coyle, Derry and Letterkenny

- Frances Mc Ginley, Lifford

- Eilish Mulligan, Falcarragh

- Charlie Doherty, Dooey and Hertshire

- Carmel Mullally-Powers Letterkenny and USA

Mary Culleton, Ballyshannon

The death has taken place of Mary Culleton, née Enright, Tonragee, Rossnowlagh Road, Ballyshannon, F94 K7C3. Mary passed away on March 15, peacefully at University Hospital Galway, following a short illness.

Predeceased by her parents James and Molly Enright, she will be deeply missed by her beloved husband Sean, her loving children Niamh, Gráinne, Oisín; grandchildren Fiadh and Éabha; brothers Gerard (Josie), James (Muriel) and sisters Margaret (Eamon), Christina (Dinny); nephews, nieces, relatives, friends, neighbours and extended Culleton and Enright families.

Requiem Mass on Monday at 11am in St Patrick's Church Ballyshannon followed by burial in Abbey Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon

Donations if so desired to Cancer Care West c/o Patsy McCauley Funeral Director or at donation box in church.

Derek Burdon, Milford and Sunderland

The death has taken place, at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Derek Burdon, 37, Cooper's Crest, Milford, and formerly of Sunderland, England.

He is predeceased by his loving wife Patricia. Dearly loved father of Richard and Paula and loving grandfather of Jennifer. Deeply regretted by his loving son, daughter, granddaughter, sister-in-law, relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements to follow.

Trevor Melly, Lettermacaward

The death has occurred of Trevor Melly, Lettermacaward. 

Sadly missed by his wife Louise, daughter Erin, his parents Breege and Jamsie, his brothers Felix (Janet), Barry (Tanya), his sisters Diane (Michael) and Sinead, his nephews, Conor, Logan and Teighernan, his nieces, Ciara, Niamh and Cassie, his extended family, friends and neighbours.

Eileen Carlin, Crossroads

The death has occurred at her late residence of Eileen Carlin, Crossroads, Killygordon, F93 A0H6.

Beloved wife of the late John Carlin, much loved mother to Sean, Eugene, Marty, Declan, Deirdre, Bernie, and the late Joseph, cherished sister of Rosie, Bridie, Anne, Jimmy, and the late John, Joe, and Molly. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sons, daughters, sisters, brother, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family and friends.

Her remains are reposing at the home of her son Declan, Crossroads.

Funeral leaving from there on Tuesday at 10.40am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church Crossroads, Killygordon at 11am.Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. Mass will be streamed live via https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish

Family flowers only please, Donations in lieu, if so desired to St. Vincent De Paul, Crossroads, Killygordon, care of any family member.

Maureen Corcoran, Kilmacrennan

The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Maureen Corcoran, Kilmacrennan.

Sadly missed by her daughters Maryann (Ballyboes, Falcarragh) and Lynda (Letterkenny) and extended family and friends.

Her remains will repose at The Eternal Light, Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top Letterkenny on Monday, from 3pm to 6pm. Removal afterwards to St Finian's Church, Falcarragh for 7pm to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11am, with interment afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Donegal Hospice c/o Kieran Roarty Funeral Director.

Veronica Coyle, Derry and Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Veronica Coyle, née Frize, 13 KIllary Road, Foyle Springs, Derry, and formerly of Dooballagh, Letterkenny.

Pre-deceased by her husband Paul, parents Denis and Alison and infant sister Michele. Sadly missed by her daughter Laura and partner Matt and daughter Lisa, by her brothers and sisters Maurice, Kevin, Helen, Rosemary, Denis, Sean and Sinead, her nieces and nephews, brother-in-law and sisters-in-law.

Her rremains are reposing at her late residence. Family time please from 10pm to 12 noon.

Funeral leaving her home on Tuesday at 9.20am to Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty for Requiem Mass at 10am. Interment will take place afterwards in the City Cemetery.

Frances Mc Ginley, Lifford

The death has taken place March at Letterkenny University Hospital of Frances Mc Ginley, née Doherty, 2 Letterkenny Road, Lifford and formerly of Cloughfin, Ballindrait.

Beloved wife of the late Johnny, much loved mother of Paula, Catherine, Stephen, Jack and the late Mark, and sister of Kathleen, Eva, Willie, Terry, Sylvia and the late Vincent, Pat, James, John, Neil, Lawrence, Lila, May and the late baby William.

Her remains are reposing at her home. Family time please from 10pm to 11am.

Funeral leaving her home on Tuesday at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick`s Church, Murlog at 11am with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed live via https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/

Eilish Mulligan, Falcarragh

The death has taken place at her late residence of Eilish Mulligan, née Durning, Ballyboes, Falcarragh.

Beloved wife of Shaun, much loved mother to Brandon, Abby and Conor; deeply regretted by her mother Mildred, brother Bill, father-in-law Paddy, mother-in-law Anne, brothers-in-law Eugene and Pauric, sisters-in-law Jennifer, Anne Marie and Evelyn, nieces and nephews and the extended family. She is predeceased by her father Edward.

Eilish's remains will repose at the family home on Monday and Tuesday from 12 noon with Rosary both nights at 9pm. Family time please after the Rosary and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in (Teach Phobail Naomh Fionán) followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed live on http://mcnmedia.tv/camera/falcarragh-parish-church

Family flowers only, please.

Charlie Doherty, Dooey and Hertshire

The death has occurred of Charlie Doherty, 23 Mount Pleasant, Cockfosters, Hertshire, England and formerly of Dooey. He died peacefully, on February 23 surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of Peggy, father to Anthony, Declan and David and adored grandad to Leanne. He will be sadly missed by his wife, sons, their partners Annabel and Julie, granddaughter, sisters Margaret, Nora and Moire, brothers Michael and John, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and his many friends.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 12 noon in The Church of the Nativity, Kilmilkin, H91 HX64 with burial afterwards to Brennane Cemetery, Maam.

Carmel Mullally-Powers, Letterkenny and USA

The death has occurred of Carmel Mullally-Powers Letterkenny and St Charles, Illinois, USA on March 9, 2024. 

Carmel was predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Mary (Molly) Mullally, and sisters Attracta, Brighid (Mackey), Clare (Doherty, Canada), Teresa (Ireland), and brother, Thomas (London).

Survivors include, her brother, Stephen, (Ireland), many nieces, nephews, and cousins in Ireland and Canada, especially Kevin Doherty (Canada) & Michael Mackey (Wexford, Ireland); brother-in-law, Robert Powers (Susan); sisters-in-law, Katherine (Michael) Carlson, Ann (Tom) Turrin, & Mary (Kevin) Donovan; stepson, Steven Powers III.

A memorial mass will be held at 10.30am on Friday, March 22 at St John Neumann Catholic Church, 2900 East Main Street, St Charles. Interment of remains will follow at Prairie Cemetery, St Charles. Arrangements handled by Yurs Funeral Home.

Memorials to Living Well, Geneva; Hands of Hope, Geneva, and the American Cancer Society.

For more information, visit yursfuneralhomes.com

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