Death notices for Donegal on Saturday evening, February 17

The following deaths have taken place:

- Kathleen Gaffney, USA, Ballyshannon, Leitrm, Monaghan and Waterford

- Fr George McLaughlin PP VF, Greencastle

- Sally Reynolds, Rossnowlagh and London

- Willie Cannon, Letterkenny

- Lena Doran, Manorcunningham

- Gráinne Edwards, Sligo and Carrigart

- John McGuire, Glencolmcille

Kathleen Gaffney, USA, Ballyshannon, Leitrm, Monaghan and Waterford

The death has occurred of Kathleen Gaffney, née Keon, Chicago Ridge, IL, USA, and formerly of Askill, Kinlough, Co Leitrim/ Ballinamore, Leitrim / Ballyshannon, Donegal / Castleblayney, Monaghan / Carrick-on-Suir, Waterford.

Beloved wife of the late Noel, loving sister to Maureen, the late Anne and John; Cherished mother of Genevieve (Tom), Noelle, Maeve (Padraic), Brenda (Craig) and Lorna (Michael); Adored Grandmother of Tara, Adrienne, Noelle, Catherine, Michael, Pierce, Siobhan, Sean, and PJ; The great granny to Abbie, Emma, Eoghan, Olivia, and Finn.

Kathleen will be sadly missed by her brother-in-law Mick, sisters-in-law Margaret, Mary, Noreen, Angie, and Jean, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews in Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, the UK and the USA, the entire extended Gaffney and Keon families and a wide circle of friends.

Kathleen was a respected business owner whose Oak Lawn travel agency, Gaffney Travel, was well known in the Irish community and in the southwest suburbs. In her more than 40 years in business, she was a beloved boss known as Mrs G to everyone in the office. “There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in our hearts.”

Visitation on Monday and Tuesday from 4pm to 8pm at Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St., Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

Funeral Tuesday at 10am from Curley Funeral Home to Our Lady of the Ridge Church, 108th Street & Oxford Avenue, Chicago Ridge for Mass 11am. A live stream of the mass will be available via https://www.asimplestreaming.com/kgaffney Interment will take place afterwards in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Mercy Home For Boys and Girls. (MercyHome.org) will be appreciated. 

Fr George McLaughlin PP VF, Greencastle

The death has occurred of Fr. George McLaughlin PP VF, Drumaweir Road, Greencastle. He died peacefully at the Carndonagh Community Hospital, in his 93rd year, former Parish Priest of St. Pius X Church, Moville.

Son of the late Winifred and John McLaughlin, Buncrana, Co. Donegal (RIP), he is predeceased by his brothers, Charlie, Edward, William, John, Paddy and Neil. Deeply regretted by his brother Andy, Nieces, Nephews, Grand Nieces, Grand Nephews, Bishop McKeown and the priests of the Derry diocese.

Fr George's remains will repose in St  Pius X Church, Movillle today Saturday from 6pm where you are welcome to pay your respects with Funeral Mass on Monday at 12 followed by burial in Ballybrack Graveyard. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.movilleparish.com

Sally Reynolds, Rossnowlagh and London

THe death has taken place oeacefully at the Highbury Nursing Home, London of Sarah Reynolds, known as Sally, London and formerly of Coolbeg, Rossnowlagh.

Predeceased by her sisters Katie, Nancy, Mary, brothers Willie, PJ, Anthony, Bobby, Bernard, Danny and Tommy. Forever remembered by her niece and nephew, Ann-Marie and Jim Buckley and her good friend Mary McCabe. Sympathy is extended to all her nieces, nephews and Sally's remaining siblings brother Charlie, Australia.

Her remains are reposing at McGee's Funeral Home, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon on Monday from 7pm to 8pm.

Funeral to arrive at St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon on Tuesday via Coolbeg and Rossnowlagh for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am with interment in the Abbey Assaroe Cemetery.

Donations in memory of Sally to the NorthWest Hospice, The Mall, Sligo c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon.

Willie Cannon, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place in the loving care of the staff of the Donegal Hospice of William (Willie) Cannon, 20, Beechwood Avenue, Letterkenny (F92 NWN2) formerly Crove, Carrick, retired member an Garda Síochána.

Predeceased by his wife Nora, brother John (Pettigo), sisters Mary Butler (Shrewsbury) and Kathleen Guidera (London). He is deeply regretted by his sons Declan, (New Jersey), Jerry (Rowanpark), Liam (Glenleary, Ramelton) and daughter Marie (Kilmacrennan), grandchildren Keelin, Conor, Albhe, Eimear, Adam, Eyrn and Mia, sisters Bridie Marron (London), Lena Woods (San Franciso), sister-in-law Anne (Pettigo), daughters-in-law Annette, Tracy and Brenda, in-laws, relatives and friends.

Reposal of his remainas continues at his late home from 12pm until 9pm on Saturday, with Rosary at 9pm. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral from there on Sunday, going to St Eunan’s Cathedral for 12 noon Funeral Mass which can be viewed live at https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed burial in Conwal Cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations, if wished to the Donegal Hospice c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

Lena Doran, Manorcunningham

The peaceful death has taken place on Friday, February 16 at Arch View Lodge Nursing Home, in her 100th year, of Lena Doran, Main Street, Manorcunningham.

Deeply missed by her nieces, extended family, friends and neighbours. 

Reposal of Lena’s remains will continue at her late residence on Saturday from 12noon until 10pm with Rosary both nights at 9pm.

Funeral from there on Sunday at 12.15pm going to All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham for 1pm Requiem Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/newtowncunningham Interment will take place afterward in St Columba’s Church Cemetery, Drumoghill.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to St Columba's Church Drumoghill Restoration Fund.

Gráinne Edwards, Sligo and Carrigart

The death has taken of Gráinne Edwards (née McHugh), White Strand, Aylesbury Park, Sligo and late of Carrigart. She died peacefully surrounded by her family in the loving care of the staff at the Mater Hospital Dublin.

Dearly loved wife of Peter and mother of Yvette and Shivonne. Predeceased by her sister Sr Mary McHugh OSU. Sadly missed by her loving husband and family, brothers Mick, Martin and Joseph, sisters, Sr. Sarah McHugh OSU, Catherine Gunn and Mairéad Callaghan, sons-in-law Conor Heery and Seán Singh, grandchildren Aoife Marie and Julianne Heery, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Her remains are reposing privately at Seán Feehily’s Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo. Family home private. 

Mass of the Resurrection at 11.30am on Monday in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo. Funeral Mass livestreamed at; https://sligocathedral.ie/live-feed-from-cathedral/ Burial follows in Saint Patrick’s Cemetery, Scarden, Strandhill Road, Sligo.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to North West Hospice Fund c/o Seán Feehilys. Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo at www.feehilys.ie/pay

John McGuire, Glencolmcille

The peaceful death has occurred of John Mc Guire, Cashel, Glencolmcille.

Beloved husband of Teresa and loving father of Andrew, Sean, Hugh, Martin, Ian, Jacinta, Eoin and Catherine. Cherished grandfather and Pappie, missed by his sons and daughters in-law. He is predeceased by his son Hugh, his father and mother Andy and Agnes, siblings Mary, Colm, Dinny and Nora.

Reposal of John's remains continues at his late residence, Cashel, Glencolmcille, F94 VC57, on Saturday from 11am to 9pm with Rosary both nights at 9pm. House private please on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass at 11am Sunday in St Columba’s Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-columbas-glencolmcille

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