Death notices for Donegal on Thursday morning, February 15

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Death notices for Donegal on Thursday morning

The following deaths have taken place:

- Caoimhe Kelly, Pettigo

- Sr Loreto McKean, Dublin and Falcarragh

- Hughie O'Donnell, Mayo and Kincasslagh

- George Peoples, Fanad,

- Vincent Doherty, Lifford

- Willie McCallig, Killybegs

- Mary Brennan, Dublin andArdara

- Mary Doherty, Moville

- Sadie Harkin, Fanad and Scotland

- John McCool, Stranorlar and Derry

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.

Funeral Arrangements to follow.

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, February 16. 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/ 

Willie McCallig, Killybegs

The death has occurred, surrounded by his loving family and friends, of Willie (Cool) McCallig, Five Points, Killybegs.

Predeceased by his father (Gerry). Willie be forever loved and dearly missed by his adoring Mother Teresa (née Dunne), cherished siblings Danny (USA), Annemarie (USA), Mary, Gerard (USA), Michelle and his treasured nieces and nephews, his girlfriend Zoe (USA) and great friends in Ireland and USA.

House private to family and close friends on the morning of the funeral.

Removal on Thursday at 12.30pm to St. Mary's of the Visitation Church, Killybegs for Funeral Mass at 1pm followed by burial afterwards in Bruckless Cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed at https://mcn.live/Camera/st-mary-of-the-visitation-church-killybegs

Mary Brennan, Dublin and Ardara

The peaceful death has occurred of Mary Brennan, Beggars Bush Court, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4, formerly of Hillhead, Ardara.

She will be sadly missed by her brother, Josie Brennan, Hillhead, Ardara; her sisters, Sister Angela Brennan, New York and Sally Rodohan, London; her nephews, nieces, extended family, friends and neighbours. Mary is predeceased by her brother, Raymond Brennan.

Her remains reposed overnight at the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara. Funeral Mass at 11am on Thursday, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mary's Funeral Mass may be viewed on the church webcam.

Mary Doherty, Moville

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Mary Doherty (Sean), Summerhill, Moville. F93NWK3.

Beloved wife of Charlie, much loved mother of Bríd and Bláithin. Deeply regretted by her son-in-laws Packie and Calvin and grandchildren Eve, Abi, Gavin, Brooke and Charley.

House private please from 10pm until 11am.

Funeral leaving her late residence on Thursday morning at 10.30am going to Saint Pius X Church Moville for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial afterwards in Bocan Cemetery, Culdaff. Mary’s requiem mass can be viewed live at http://www.movilleparish.com/media.html

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.

John McCool, Stranorlar and Derry

The sudden death has occurred at his late residence of John Mc Cool, 562 Ard Mc Cool, Stranorlar, and formerly Derry City.

Sadly missed by Marie, much loved father of Kieran, Rachel and Katie, cherished brother of Margaret (Derry), Veronica (Derry, Frances (Derry), Maura (Derry), Frank (Derry) also the late Ann and Jacinta. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by Marie, son, daughters, brother, sisters, and extended family, and friends.

Funeral leaving c Cool’s Chapel of Rest, Ballybofey on Thursday at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar. Interment will take place in Drumboe cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar

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