Death notices for Donegal on Thursday morning, May 1, 2023
The following deaths have occurred:
- Mary Herrity, Buncrana
- Danny Melly, Lettermacaward
- Stephen Montgomery, Dunfanaghy
- Alice Brew, Sligo Town and Frosses
- Colm Ó Fearraigh, Derrybeg
- Sharon Duggan, Letterkenny
- Leanne Marie Stapleton, USA and Portnoo
Mary Herrity, Buncrana
The death has taken place of Mary Herrity, Ardravan, Buncrana F93 W6Y4 (née Bradley, Castle park), peacefully in the presence of her loving family.
Much loved wife of Hugh and cherished mother of Nicole, Kieran, Jarlath and Gemma. She is mourned and sadly missed by her heartbroken daughters and sons, grandchildren Liam, Shea, Isabelle, Ruairí, Erin, Ailbhe and Fíadh, sons-in-law and daughter-in-law.
Her remains are reposing at her residence.
Removal from there on Friday at 9.30am going to St Mary's Oratory, Buncrana for 10am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in Cockhill cemetery. The service can be viewed online at https://www.churchservices.tv/buncrana
Family flowers only please; donations if desired to Donegal Hospice care of any family member
Danny Melly, Lettermacaward
The death has occurred of Danny Melly, Farrigans, Lettermacaward.
His remains are reposing at his late residence.
Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am in St Brigid’s Church, Lettermacaward with interment afterwards in the Old Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Intensive Care Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital C/O any Family member or Shaun McGlynn Funeral Director.
Stephen Montgomery, Dunfanaghy
The tragic death has taken place of Stephen Montgomery, Ballymore, Dunfanaghy (F92 H4F4).
Predeceased by his loving father Thomas Montgomery, he is deeply mourned, much loved and sadly missed by his wife Doreen, cherished daughter Clara, mother Daphne, brothers Trever, Derek, Nigel, Andrew and Garvan, sisters Donna, Helen and Laura, father- and mother-in-law William and Margaret Sayers, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and adored godchildren, nieces, nephews, uncles and aunts. He is also missed by his extended family and friends.
His remains are reposing at his late residence. Family time, please, from 10pm to 11am.
Funeral Service in his family home at Ballymore on Friday at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Ballymore Graveyard.
Family flowers only pleas; donations in lieu, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Directors, Creeslough.
Alice Brew, Sligo and Frosses
The death has occurred peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, of Alice Brew (née McHugh), Old Cartron, Sligo Town, Sligo and late of Frosses.
Predeceased by her husband James and brother Patsy McHugh; dearly loved mother of Francis and Emer (O’Connell). She is sadly missed by her loving family, son-in-law Shane, grandchildren Fionn, Oisín and Meabh, brother Neil, sisters Bernadette (Meehan), Kathleen (McHugh), Winnie (Purcell) and Margaret (Tighe), nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Her remains are reposing at Seán Feehily’s Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo, from 7.30pm on Thursday until removal at 8.30pm to Saint Joseph’s Church, Ballytivnan, Sligo. Family home private, please.
Mass of the Resurrection will take place at 2.30pm on Friday ollowed by burial in Sligo Cemetery. Funeral Mass livestreamed at https://www.churchtv.ie/stjosephschurch/
Family flowers only; donations in lieu, if desired, to North West Hospice Fund or the Irish Heart Foundation c/o Seán Feehily’s Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo at www.feehilys.ie/pay
Colm Ó Fearraigh, Derrybeg
The sudden death has taken place of Colm Ó Fearraigh, Carrickboyle, Derrybeg ( F92 CD45).
He is sadly missed by his parents Mairead and Pádraig, brothers Cathal and Pádraig and extended family and friends.
His remains are reposing at the family home in Carrickboyle with Rosary nightly at 8pm. House private to family, close friends and neighbours. House private after Rosary and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Derrybeg, with interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page https://bit.ly/3DoIMm
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to Pieta House c/o any family member or Kieran Roarty Funeral Director.
Sharon Duggan, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Sharon Duggan (née Anderson), Dooen, Newmills, Letterkenny (F92 PP8K), peacefully surrounded by her loving family and in the caring hands of the staff in the Donegal Hospice.
Deeply regretted by devoted husband Karol daughters Kelsey and wee Maizie Mae; always remembered by parents Bobby and Rosemary, brother Anthony and partner, sister Claire and partner. Fondly remembered by extended family members, neighbours and many friends.
House private please.
Funeral from her late residence on Thursday afternoon going to Conwal Parish Church, Letterkenny for service at 2pm followed by interment in Gortlee Cemetery. Funeral service can be viewed live on Charlie McClafferty Funeral Director Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063472426298]
Family flowers only; donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice care of any family member, or Charlie McClafferty Funeral Director.
Leanne Marie Stapleton, USA and Portnoo
The very sudden heartbreaking death has sadly occurred, urrounded by her loving family, of Leanne Marie Stapleton, in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA, formerly Kilclooney, Portnoo.
Deeply mourned by her loving son Ronan, heartbroken mother Susan and father Kevin, and stepmother Irene. She is sadly missed by her loving aunts, uncles, cousins in Donegal, Limerick, USA and Malta and extended family, neighbours and friends.
Her remains will be repatriated to Ireland in the coming days.
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