Death notices for Donegal on Thursday evening, February 15

The following deaths have taken place:

- JJ Gallagher, Dublin and Dungloe

- Charlie Shields, Carrigart

- Caoimhe Kelly, Pettigo

- Sr Loreto McKean, Dublin and Falcarragh

- Hughie O'Donnell, Mayo and Kincasslagh

- George Peoples, Fanad,

- Vincent Doherty, Lifford

- Sadie Harkin, Fanad and Scotland

JJ Gallagher, Dublin and Dungloe

The death has occurred of John (JJ) Gallagher, Bancroft, Tallaght, Dublin 24, and formerly of Tully, Dungloe. He died peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the care of the wonderful staff of Tallaght University Hospital.

Beloved husband of Eileen and dearly loved dad of John, Geraldine, Bernadette, Damian and Róisín; John will be forever loved and dearly missed by his wife and family, daughter-in-law Sinead, sons-in-law Tommy and Tony, his adored grandchildren Alana, Aleesha, Kayla, Éabha, and Áine, sisters Winnie, Briege, Rose, Margaret, Sheila and Ann, and brother Willie, his extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

His remains are reposing at his home on Friday evening from 4pm to 8pm.

Removal on Saturday morning to St Mary’s Priory, Tallaght Village arriving for 11am Requiem Mass, with burial thereafter in Newland’s Cross Cemetery.

Donations if desired to Irish Lung Fibrosis Association.

Charlie Shields, Carrigart

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Charlie Shields (Tarry) High Glen, Carrigart.

Loving husband of Catherine and adored father of Elaine (Shane) Galway and Cathal High Glen; Charlie is predeaced by his brothers Patrick (London) Andy (Dooey) and Josie (Dublin). He is survived by his brother John (Ramelton), sisters Annie (London) Gracie (Carrigart) and Mary (Carrigart), grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family and friends.

Charlie's remains are reposing at his late residence.

Funeral from there on Saturday, going to the Church of St John the Baptist for Requiem Mass at 11 am followed by internment in the adjoining cemetery.

Caoimhe Kelly, Pettigo

The death has occurred of Caoimhe Kelly, Drumawark, Pettigo. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family and her wonderful careers.

Dearly loved by her heart broken parents Kevin and Sharon, her brother Luke, her grandparents Willie and Bernie Kelly, Mary McGoldrick. Caoimhe is predeceased by her grandfather Packie and Uncle Sean McGoldrick. Sadly missed by all her aunts, uncles, cousins and her wider family circle.

Her remains are reposing at her home on Thursday and Friday from 2pm until 7pm both evenings. The house is private at all other times please. There will be a shuttle bus in operation from the Termon Centre, Pettigo to the wake house.

Removal on Saturday morning to St Mary’s Church, Pettigo for 12 noon Funeral Mass with burial afterwards in St Joseph's Cemetery, Lettercran.

Sr Loreto McKean, Dublin and Falcarragh

The death has occurred of Sr Loreto McKean, late of Abbey House, Rathfarnham and Falcarragh. She died peacefully in the loving care of the staff in St James’ Hospital.

Predeceased by her parents Columba and Kathleen McKean, her brother John and sister Maureen, she is deeply regretted by her Loreto Community, her brother Brian, her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and her wide circle of friends.

Her remains are reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home, Willbrook, Rathfarnham from 3pm to 5pm on Thursday, with Evening Prayer at 4.30pm.

Funeral Mass on Friday at 10am in the Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham followed by burial in Abbey House Cemetery.

Hughie O'Donnell, Mayo and formerly Kincasslagh

The death has occurred peacefully at Mayo University Hospital surrounded by his loving family, of Hughie O'Donnell of 34  Roches Terrace, Ballina, County Mayo and formerly of Braade, Kincasslagh. 

Hughie is predeceased by his wife Mamie, son Brian, his parents, brothers, and sisters. Beloved father of Frankie Ginty (Corrimbla South), Anne Reape (Knockmore), Padraic (Ballina). He will be sadly missed by his daughters and son, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, son-in-law James Reape, daughter-in-law Pauline O’Donnell, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, and friends.

His remains re reposing at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina (Eircode F26 V274) on Friday from 5pm with removal at 6.30pm to St Patrick’s Church, Ballina arriving for 7pm.

Requiem Mass on Saturday morning at 11.30am with funeral proceeding to Leigue Cemetery, Ballina for burial. You can watch Hughie’s funeral Mass at http://ballinaparish.org/newsite/watch-live/

George Peoples, Fanad

The death has occurred peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family, of George Peoples, Leatbeg, Ballyherrin, Fanad. 

Deeply regretted by his wife Anne and their children Ruth Adams (Drumlegagh, County Tyrone), Andrew and Judith Whiteside (Belfast). Much loved grandfather of Peter, James, Kaitlyn, Chloe, Leah, Ryan and Aidan. Sadly missed by John and Pearl Scott, sons-in-law Maurice Adams and Jaimie Whiteside and daughter-in-law Reba, his extended family, neighbours and his many many friends.

House strictly private.

George's Funeral Service will be held at Christ the Redeemer Church in Rossnakill, Fanad, at 2pm on Friday. Burial will take place afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. The Funeral Service will be streamed live on the Mc Ateer Funeral Directors Facebook page.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Donegal Hospice or Parkinson's Ireland c/o any family member or Mc Ateer Funeral Director. 

Vincent Doherty, Lifford

The death has taken place at his home of Vincent Doherty, Cloughfin, Ballindrait, Lifford. F93 V3YV.

Beloved husband of Elizabeth, much loved father of Owen and Siobhan, father-in-law of Angela and David, dearly loved grandfather of Odhran, Shay and Rionach and brother of Kathleen, Fran, Eva, Willie, Terry, Sylvia and the late Pat, James, John, Neil and baby William.

His remains are reposing at his home. Family time please from 10pm to 12 noon. 

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

Sadie Harkin, Fanad and Scotland

The death has occurred of Sadie Harkin of Rinboy, Fanad and Coatbridge, Scotland peacefully at Beaumont Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Sadly missed by her heartbroken partner Seán Din Friel, her loving sisters Margaret, Rose, Moira and Frances, her beloved brother Daniel, her niece Cara, her nephews Martin and Declan and her great-nephew Fionn.

Predeceased by her parents Con Harkin and Catherine (Duffy) Harkin and her nephew Kieran.

Removal from Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny at 4pm on Thursday, going to her late residence Rinboy, Fanad (F92 H9Y1).

Requiem Mass will be held on Saturday at 11am in St Mary's Church, Fanavolty with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

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