Death notices for Donegal on Thursday evening, January 9

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Death notices for Donegal on Monday morning

The following deaths have taken place:

- Joseph Houston, Cloghan

- Seán McGlynn, Cloghan and London

- Gerry Dunnion, Dublin and Donegal Town

- Nora (Hannah) Taylor, Wicklow and Malin

- Mary Varilly, Dublin and Dungloe

- Eamonn Boyle, Glenties

- Carmel Ann Doocey, Bundoran

- Nancy Robinson, Newtowncunningham

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

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

Nora's remains will repose at the William Doyle Funeral Home, Kilcoole on Friday from 6pm until 8pm. The house is private.

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.

Her remains are reposing at Fanagan's Funeral Home, Dundrum D14 F3X2 on Friday from 3pm to 5pm.

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 

Eamonn Boyle, Glenties

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Eamonn Boyle, Meenalargan, Glenties.

Predeceased by his parents John and Maryann, brothers Paddy, John and Gerry and sister Mamie, he is sadly missed by his brother Phil, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family , neighbours and many friends.

Eamonn’s remains are reposing at Shovlin funeral home, Sandfield, Ardara on Thursday from 4pm until 7pm.

Removal from funeral home on Friday morning at 10.15am to St Connell’s Church, Glenties for Requiem Mass at 11am with burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/glenties

Carmel Ann Doocey, Bundoran

The death has taken place peacefully at Sligo University Hospital of Carmel Ann Doocey, Teách Sona, Drumacrin Road, Bundoran, and formerly of Cregg House, Rosses Point, Sligo and Geesala, County Mayo.

Carmel will be sadly missed and forever remembered by her loving family, brothers Vincent (Fethard, County Tipperary), Gabriel (England) sisters Mary Graham, (Belmullet, County Mayo) and Kathleen, (England), her brothers and sisters-in-law, all her nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews, relatives and friends, especially all the residents and staff of Teách Sona, Bundoran where she spent the last number of years. She is predeceased by her loving parents Michael and Teresa Doocey, (Geesala, Mayo), and her brothers Patrick, Eddie and Noel.

Her remains will repose at Teách Sona on Thursday from 2pm to 6pm. All are welcome. Please note as Teách Sona is a care facility please use face mask if attending the visitation on Thursday. Thank you.

Removal from there on Friday at 10.30am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Removal afterwards for burial in Geesala Cemetery, Geesala, County Mayo arriving at approximately 3.30pm. Carmel's Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie

Family flowers only please, donation in memory of Carmel to Teách Sona - Sligo Leitrim Disability Services care of donation box at Home/Church or to Breslin's Funeral Home, Bundoran.

Nancy Robinson, Newtowncunningham

The peaceful death has taken place at her home of Nancy Robinson, née Armstrong, Drumbuoy, Newtowncunningham F93 CH6E.

Predeceased by her late husband Norman, daughter Helen, daughter-in-law Rickie, sisters Dolly, Audrey, Hetty, Florence, Mavis and brother Sammy. Beloved mother of Rosemary (Drew), William, Norma (Ian), John (Ann), Judy (Mitchel) and James (Angela). A devoted grandmother and great-grandmother to her twenty grandchildren and twenty-eight great-grandchildren. Nancy will be remembered with love by her sisters Enid and Clare and the extended family circle.

Reposal of her remains continues at her home from 2pm to 8pm on Thursday. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.

Removal from there on Friday at 12.30pm for 1pm Service of Thanksgiving in Newtowncunningham Presbyterian Church followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director.

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