Death notices for Donegal on Thursday evening, February 27
The following deaths have taken place:
- Christy McDaid, Bundoran and Dublin
- Ernie Sterritt, Letterkenny
- Jimmy Friel, Churchill
- Anne Kinsella, Killybegs
- Charlie Mc Devitt, Kilcar
- Patrick Morgan, Creeslough
- Robert John Roulston, Newtowncunningham
Christy McDaid, Bundoran and Dublin
The death has occurred of Christopher (Christy) McDaid, Bundoran, and late of Dublin. Christy passed away after a short illness, bravely and courageously borne, with his soulmate and best friend Mirette by his side, having been in the excellent care of Professor Orla McArdle and her team at SLRON at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin.
Predeceased by his parents William and Mary Ellen, his brother and sister, Charles Joseph and Mary Patricia, who both died in infancy, and by his brother Bishop Emeritus Liam MacDaid.
Christy was a former and retired teacher at Presentation Brothers NS Glasthule and Willow Park School Blackrock.
He was Founder and Leader of Willow Wheelers Cycling Club. He will be greatly missed and forever remembered by his cycling and missionary communities in Dublin, Africa and Brazil, also by his cousins and extended family and by his wide circle of friends and former colleagues.
Commemorative Mass at 11.30am Saturday at the Church of the Assumption, Booterstown, Dublin followed by drive-through Willow Park School and Blackrock College. Mass can be viewed live on www.booterstownparish.ie
Funeral Mass at 12 noon Monday at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran, followed by burial at St Ninnidh's Cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie
Donations in lieu of flowers in memory of Christy to the Willow Wheelers Charity
Ernie Sterritt, Letterkenny
The death has taken place peacefully at his residence of Ernest (Ernie) Sterritt, Ard View, Killyclug, Letterkenny, F92 C2YH.
Predeceased by his parents, baby daughter Deidre, brothers James and David; treasured and much loved husband of wife Catherine (Cathy), sons David (Lisa), Clive (Nikki) and daughter Karen (late husband Dave); fondly remembered by his brother Alec (Canada) and sister Connie (UK). He is sadly missed by his grandchildren whom he adored, Eva, Thea, David and Noah, extended family members, good neighbours and many friends.
Ernie's remains are resting at his late home on Thursday from 4pm to 10pm and Friday from 11am to 10pm.
Service of thanksgiving will take place at his late residence on Saturday at 2pm followed by interment in Gortlee Cemetery.
Family flowers only please, Donations if desired to Medical 3 Letterkenny, University Hospital care of any family member or Charlie Mc Clafferty Funeral Director.
Jimmy Friel, Churchill
The death has taken place of Jimmy Friel, Lossett, Churchill, F92 FV34. He passed away peacefully in caring hands of the staff in the Donegal hospice surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by parents James and Mary Friel, baby sister Rose, sister Breege, brothers Barney, Pat, Dan and infant son James, Jimmy is survived by devoted wife Annamarie, son Martin and wife Orna, daughter Maryanne and husband Des. He is fondly remembered by grandchildren James, Seàn, Patrick, Saoirse, Eilìs and Ailbhe, sister Mary, brothers Frank and Hughie, nieces, nephews extended family, friends and neighbours.
Jimmy's remains will repose at his late residence on Thursday and Friday from 11am to 10pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral from there on Saturday morning for Requiem Mass in St Colmcille’s Church, Glendowan at 11am, followed by interment in Gartan cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Donegal Hospice care of any family member or Charlie McClafferty Funeral Directors.
Anne Kinsella, Killybegs
The death has occurred of Anne Kinsella, Church Road, Killybegs.
Predeceased by her husband Denis (Dinny) and her son Denis, she is sadly missed by her sons James and Paul, daughter-in-law Claire, Ryan, Tiárnan, Grace and the Egan Family.
Her remains are reposing at McBrearty's Funeral Home, on Thursday from 2pm to 5pm followed by removal to St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs, for Rosary at 6pm.
Funeral Mass at 11am on Friday with burial afterwards in the local cemetary.
Charlie Mc Devitt, Kilcar
The death has occurred peacefully of Charlie Mc Devitt, Chuchtown, Kilcar.
He will be sadly missed by the Mc Devitt, Quinn and Byrne families, along with his neighbours and many close friends.
His remains are are reposing at his late residence (F94 DP48). A one-way system will be in place with the entrance to the wake via the coast road and upper Churchtown. A shuttle bus from the Aislann Carpark will also be in operation. Removal from his home on Thursday evening to arrive at St Cartha’s Church Kilcar (F94 H2Y5) for 7pm to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass on Friday morning at 11am with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.
Patrick Morgan, Creeslough
The sudden death has taken place of Patrick Morgan, 50 Massinass Cottages, Creeslough.
Sorely missed by his sister Bernadette and her husband Neily, he is deeply missed by all his nieces and nephews, Kellie, Lucinda, Darren and Neil, along with their partners, great nieces and nephews, his immediate family in Longford, neighbours and friends.
His remains are reposing at his late residence. Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass in St Michael's Church, Creeslough on Friday at 11am, with burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-michaels-church
Robert John Roulston, Newtowncunningham
The death has taken place as the result of a farm accident of Robert John Roulston, Moneymore Little, Newtowncunningham, F93DT88.
Predeceased by his father Alan, cherished son of Florence; much-loved husband of Susan, and father of Louise (Daniel), Helen and Emily; devoted grandfather of baby William. John will be deeply missed by his brothers Keith (Patricia), George (Jayne), sisters Valerie (Colin), Alison (Wesley), Sylvia (John), nieces, nephews, his wider family circle neighbours and many friends.
Reposal of his remains continues at his home from 12pm on Thursday. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral leaving from his home on Friday at 12.30pm for 1pm Service of Thanksgiving in Newtowncunningham Presbyterian Church followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to Irish Heart Foundation care of Terence McClintock Funeral Director.
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