Death notices for Donegal on Wednesday morning, January 8
The following deaths have taken place:
- Joseph Houston, Cloghan
- Nora (Hannah) Taylor, Wicklow and Malin
- Mary Varilly, Dublin and Dungloe
- Nancy Robinson, Newtowncunningham
- William Anthony Cloghan
- John Antony Quinn, Ballybofey
- Hugh Ward, Kilmacrennan and Burtonport
- Terry Ferry, Dublin and Dunfaghy
- James Harty, Ballyshannon and Waterford
- Daithí Harvey, Letterkenny
- Margaret Sharkey, Kincasslagh
- Bernie McDonagh, Ballyshannon
- Kathleen Glackin, Ballybofey
- Donal Kelly, Glenageary and Buncrana
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
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
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.
Her remains will repose at her home from 2pm to 8pm on Wednesday, and 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.
William McGlynn, Cloghan
The peaceful death has taken place in The Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny, of William McGlynn, Ballykerrigan, Cloghan, F93 EH05.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Bernie, sons Kevin (Emma) and Dermot (Orla), grandchildren Jack, Alex and Jessica, brothers Frank and John, sisters Anna May, Eileen and Jean, nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives and friends.
William's remains are reposing at his home in Ballykerrigan, with Rosary nightly at 8pm. House private to family, friends and neighbours at the request of the deceased. Family time from after the Rosary until 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Requiem Mass in The Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Glenfin at 10am on Thursday followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
John Antony Quinn, Ballybofey
The death has taken place peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, of John Anthony Quinn, Curraghamone, Ballybofey, Donegal, F93TY27
Loving brother to Michael, Kevin, Martha (Dowden), Cassie (McCay), brother in law to Mary Rose, Rita, Mary and Norma Quinn, Matthew McCay, Edmund Dowden and Dan McGlynn. Deeply regretted by his brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and wide circle of friends. He is predeceased by his parents Peter and Margaret and also the late Peter, Patsy, Patrick James, Kevin Michael, Kevin MC, Mary Rose Quinn and Maggie McGlynn, née Quinn.
The wake is private to close family and friends.
Reposal of John’s remains continues at his late residence on Wednesday from 2pm to 10pm. All other times private including the morning of the funeral.
Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday at 11 am at Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar with burial afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery. The funeral cortege will make its way to the Church via Drumboe, McKane's Corner and down Main Street Stranorlar.
The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar
Flowers welcome, donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital c/o Martin McGowan Funeral Director or any family member.
Hugh Ward, Kilmacrennan and Burtonport
The death has taken place peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, of Hugh Ward, 17 Rosemount, Kilmacrennan, and formerly of Burtonport.
Predeceased by parents Charlie and Annie Ward and sister Mary Cowley, he is survived by wife Marie, sons Paul and Aidan, daughter Sandra. Hugh is fondly remembered by extended family members, neighbours and friends.
No wake, house private.
Funeral Mass in St Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan, on Thursday at 11am followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
Terry Ferry, Dublin and Dunfaghy
The death has takne place of Terence (Terry) Ferry, SCR, Dublin 8 and formerly of Dunfanaghy. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the kind care of the staff of Maryfield Nursing Home, Chapelizod.
Beloved husband of Mary (Alleguen) and loving dad of Jane and Caroline. Terry will be forever loved and very sadly missed by his loving wife, daughters, Dermot, Miles, Mary-Kate, Adam, Connie and Cillian, his brother Brendan, nieces, nephews, his wide circle of family, neighbours and friends.
His remains will repose at the Brian McElroy Funeral Home, Crumlin Village on Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm.
Funeral Mass on Thursday at 12 noon in St Teresa’s Church, Donore Avenue, followed by Cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium.
James Harty, Ballyshannon and Waterford
The death has occurred of James (Jamie) Harty, Newport, South Wales. He passed away peacefully after a short illness on December 11, 2024, aged 60 years.
Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Claire Harty, née Dolan, The Knather, Ballyshannon. Missed and cherished by his sisters Maggie, Sue and Anna, mother-in-law Teresa Dolan, The Knather, Ballyshannon and brother in laws, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and all his friends.
Requiem Mass to take place on Thursday at 1.30pm at St Patrick's RC Church, Newport, South Wales followed by cremation at Langstone Vale Crematorium at 3pm.
A Mass will be offered for Jamie in St Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon at a later date.
Daithí Harvey, Letterkenny
The death has taken place of Daithí Harvey, Thorndale, Letterkenny.
Deeply missed by his loving mother Tamara, her partner James Buchanan and his children Leanne, Richard and Jennifer, Granny Margaret, aunts and uncles Nicola (Garret), Kelvin (Sarah), Donnan, Odhrán (Ciara) and Caolán (Deusa), cousins and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours in Letterkenny and Tyrone. Daithí is predeceased by his Grandfather Joe.
Daithí’s remains are reposing at his home at 10 Thorndale, Letterkenny F92 VYN5, with Rosary at 9pm. Family time after the Rosary please. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Funeral from there on Wednesday at 10.30am going to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine, Letterkenny for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed live on the parish YouTube Channel Interment will take place afterward in Conwal Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Pieta House and Jigsaw c/o any family member.
Margaret Sharkey, Kincasslagh
The death has taken place in Dungloe Community Hospital of Margaret Sharkey, née O'Donnell, Mullaghderg, Kincasslagh.
Wife of the late Pa Sharkey and mother to Bridget, Margaret, Grace, James, Aileen and Patrick, Margaret is predeceased by Pa and Grace.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St Mary's Church, Kincasslagh with interment in the old cemetery at the Church.
Bernie McDonagh, Ballyshannon
The death has taken place peacefully at North West Hospice, Sligo surrounded by his loving family, of Bernie McDonagh, Lawne Park, Ballyshannon.
Removal on Wednesday to St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for 11am funeral Mass with burial afterwards in The Abbey Cemetery.
Kathleen Glackin, Ballybofey
The death has taken place peacefully at Brindley Manor Nursing Home, Convoy, surrounded by her loving family, of Kathleen Glacking, née McMenamin, Glenfinn Road, Ballybofey, Donegal, F93 VE4Y.
Predeceased by her parents James , Mary, and grandson James; beloved wife of Charles, much loved mother of Eamon (Eileen), Jim (Gillian), Susan (Peter), Margaret, Mary, Stephen (Kerry), Charles (Tina), Catherine (John), John (Louan), Paul (Ann Marie); cherished sister of Paddy, Jimmy, Charlie, Mary, Margaret, also the late Eddie, Willie, Michael; deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, daughters, sisters, brothers, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Funeral leaving from her home on Wednesday at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am. Interment will take place afterwards in Drumboe cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar
Family time on the morning of the funeral, please.
Donal Kelly, Glenageary and Buncrana
The death has occurred of Donal Kelly, Flower Grove, Glenageary and formerly of Buncrana. He passed away peacefully on January 3 in the wonderful care of Altadore Nursing Home, Glenageary.
Cherished husband of Ann and much-loved father of Fergal and Damian, he will be sadly missed by his sister Kitty and husband Pat, sister-in-law Frances and husband Tom, brothers-in-law Micheal, Tom, Seamus and Paul, daughters-in-law Orla and Jennifer and his beloved grandchildren Lia, Ethan, Luca, Adam and Amy, many nieces and nephews, his former RTÉ colleagues and many friends, including those in the RTE Philharmonic Choir.
Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 10am in Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Glenview Road, Glenageary, County Dublin, A96 EY91, followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harolds Cross. The Funeral Mass live can be viewed live here.
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