Death notices for Donegal on Saturday morning, January 11
The following deaths have taken place:
- Maree Donnelly, Castlefin
- John Donovan, Gweedore and Dublin
- Joseph Houston, Cloghan
- Celine Mearns, Ardara
- Nellie Carr, Gortahork
- Anthony Kelly, Glenties
- Seán McGlynn, Cloghan and London
- Gerry Dunnion, Dublin and Donegal Town
- Nora (Hannah) Taylor, Wicklow and Malin
- Mary Varilly, Dublin and Dungloe
Maree Donnelly, Castlefin
The sudden death has occurred at her late residence of Maree Donnelly, Drumdoit, Castlefin.
Beloved wife of the late Sean Donnelly, much loved sister of Anna, and Rita, and sister-in-law of Sam. She is sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sisters, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, and wider family circle.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence on Saturday from 6pm until 10pm and on Sunday from 12 noon until 10 pm. Family time from 10pm until 12 noon, and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral leaving from there on Monday at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in St Columba’s Church, Donnyloop at 11am. Interment takes place afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. The Requiem will be streamed live here
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired to St. Vincent De Paul, Donnyloop, care of any family member.
John Donovan, Gweedore and Dublin
Fuair John Donovan as Mín a Cuing, Gaoth Dobhair ach gurb as Baile Átha Cliath ó dhúchas, bás i mBaile Átha Cliath.
Dhéanfar a fhaire i dTeach Tórraimh Uí Rabhartaigh sná Doirí Beaga (F92 DN4X) Dé Domhnaigh, ón 2 a chlog go ham Paidrín ag a 8 a chlog.
Cuirfear é sa reilig áitiúil Dé Luain, i ndiaidh Aifreann 11 a chlog i dTeach Pobail Cholmcille, Cnoc Fola.
John Donovan of Meenacuing, Gweedore, and formerly of Cabra in Dublin died peacefully at the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital in Dublin after a short illness.
Predeceased by his wife Sadie and son Mark and sister Maureen, he is sadly missed by his sons, Bryan and Sean, his daughters-in-law, Karen Murphy and Karen Henwood his grandchildren, Malachy, Dearbhla and Ruadhan, his brother Paddy, sister-in-law Ann, his relatives, friends and old colleagues from the ESB in Gweedore.
His remains will repose at Roarty's Funeral Home Derrybeg, F92 DN4X between 2pm and 8pm on Sunday, with the Rosary at 8pm.
Funeral Mass will be held in Teach Pobail Cholmcille Cnoc Fola on Monday at 11am followed by internment in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page. https://shorturl.at/JOfpm
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Temple Street Children's Hospital Dublin.
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 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
Celine Mearns, Ardara
The death has taken place at her residence of Celine Mearns (The Saddler) Rose Cottage, Wood Road, Drumbarron, Ardara.
Deeply regretted by her son Jason and sadly missed by her nieces, nephews and all her relatives, neighbours and friends.
Her remains will be reposing at St Shanaghan House on Saturday from 2pm to 6pm followed by removal to The Church of The Holy Family, Ardara arriving at 7pm. Those attending the wake are reminded to adhere to the use of facemasks.
Funeral Mass on Sunday morning at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Nellie Carr, Gortahork
Fuair Eibhlin Níc Giolla Chearr (Nellie Carr) as an Caiseal, Gort a' Choirce F92 Y027 bás sa bhaile.
Maireann beirt deifiúracha Alice agus Gráinne go maith le nianna agus neachtanna.
Beidh an teach príobháideach ar maidin an tórramh.
Cuirfear Nellie sa reilig áitiúla i ndiaidh Aifreann 1 a' chlog i dTeach Pobail Chríost Rí, Gort a' Choirce F92 DP86 Dé Sathairn.
The peaceful death has taken place at her home of Nellie Carr, Cashel, Gortahork F92Y0C7.
Predeceased by her parents Grace and Frank, her brothers Pádraig, Eoghan, Paul, Frank , Vinty, her sisters Frances and Teresa, her niece Gráinne, sister-in-law Mary and brother-in-law Michael and Kevin, she is survived by her sister Alice and Gráinne, sister-in-law Agnes, Gloria and Mary, brother in law Patrick, nieces, nephews and a circle of family and friends.
The house is private on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral from there on Saturday for 1pm Requiem Mass in Christ the king Church, Gortahork F92 DP86 with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed live on https://www.mcn.live/camera/christ-the-king-gortahork
Anthony Kelly, Glenties
The death has occurred of Anthony Kelly, Cleary House, Letterkenny and formerly Glenties.
He is sadly missed by his sister Maggie Timoney, nieces and nephews Brid (Tommy), Mairead (Emma)Catherine (Jimmy), Michael (Catriona) and Jimmy.
His remains are reposing at his sister Maggie's residence at 3 The Rock, Glenties until 10.30 am Saturday where you are welcome to pay your respects.
Funeral Mass at 11am on Saturday in St Conal's Church, Glenties, with burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/glenties
Seán McGlynn, Cloghan and London
Tá Seán Mag Fhloinn, Cill Ráin, An Clochán, Co. Dhún na nGall, F93 P6C5, agus roimhe seo Londain, Sasana, imithe ar shlí na fírinne.
Ar shlí na fírinne roimhe, tá a iníon, Catherine, a mhac, Steven, a thuismitheoirí, Jimmy agus Cissie, agus a dheartháir, Connie. Maireann a phairtnéir, Bernie, iníon Bhernie, Natasha, a iníonacha, Patricia agus Lisa, a gharpháistí, Shaun (Jennifer) agus Conor, a dheirfiúracha, Maureen, Nancy, Noreen, agus Breda, a dheartháir, Jim, a neachtanna, a nianna, agus a mhuintir.
Tá an faire ar siúl sa teach cónaithe, i gCill Ráin, An Clochán, F93 P6C5.
Beidh an aifreann sochraide ar siúl i dTeach Pobail Ghleann Fhinne, Dé Sathairn ag 11r.n., le h-adhlacadh i Reilig Taobhóige.
The peaceful death has occurred surrounded by his family at Ramelton Community Hospital of Seán McGlynn, Kilrean, Cloghan, F93 P6C5 and formerly of London, England.
Predeceased by his daughter, Catherine, and most recently his son, Steven, his parents, Jimmy and Cissie McGlynn, and brother Connie, Seán will be greatly missed by his loving partner Bernie (daughter Natasha), his daughters Patricia and Lisa, his grandchildren Shaun (Jennifer) and Conor, his loving family, sisters Maureen, Nancy, Noreen, and Breda, brother Jim, nieces, nephews and extended family.
Seán's remains are reposiong at his late home in Kilrean, Cloghan, F93 P6C5.
Removal on Saturday for Requiem Mass in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Glenfin at 11am, followed by Interment afterwards in the family plot in Kilteevogue Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed on the parish Web Cam
Gerry Dunnion, Dublin and Donegal Town
The death has taken place peacefull at Belmont House Nursing Home of Gerald (Gerry) Dunnion, Mount Merrion, Dublin and late of Donegal Town, Mount Merrion, Dublin, ESB International, The World Bank and Foxrock Golf Club.
Beloved husband of the late Peggy and adored father of Brian, Deirdre, and Dermot. He is sadly missed by their partners Sheelagh, Randy and Ena. Greatly loved grandfather of Emma, Dylan, Noah, Kate, Anna, and Myles and adoring great -grandfather of Millie and Shae. Missed by his many relatives and friends.
Removal on Saturday morning to the Church of St Thérèse, Mount Merrion arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am and thereafter to Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society https://donors.cancer.ie/page/FUNMTNWKDWV
Nora (Hannah) Taylor, Wicklow and Malin
The death has taken place of Nora (Hannah) Taylor, née McLaughlin, of Ashford, County Wicklow and formerly Ross Head, Glengad, Malin. She passed away peacefully with family by her side, at St Vincent’s University Hospital.
Dearly loved wife of Kieran and much loved mother of James, Michael, Hannah, Cian and Jack. She is sadly missed by her siblings Hugh, Eilish, Jim, Joseph, Pat, Mickey, Eamon and Alan, and by her adoring grandchildren, daughters in law, extended family and friends. She is predeceased by her son Paul Thomas, parents James and Mary and brothers Seán, Paul, Robert and Benny
Funeral arriving at Ashford GAA grounds on Saturday morning at 11.40am and then proceeding at walking pace to the Church of the Most Holy Rosary, Ashford arriving for 12 noon Funeral Mass followed by private cremation.
Family flowers only please.
Mary Varilly, Dublin and Dungloe
The death has takne place suddenly at her home of Mary Varilly, Stillorgan, Dublin and formerly of Dungloe.
She will be very sadly missed and forever remembered with much love and affection by her heartbroken husband Gerry McNally, daughter Claire, son Stephen, Jessie, her adored grandson Cormac, the extended Varilly and McNally families, friends and loved ones.
A Service to celebrate Mary’s life will take place on Saturday afternoon at 2.30pm in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross. The service can be viewed here which can be viewed live here
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