Deaths in Donegal - Friday morning, August 25
The following deaths have taken place:
Margaret (Pearl) Mc Gee, Convoy
The death has occurred at Brindley Manor Private Nursing Home, Convoy, of Margaret (Pearl) Mc Gee, Drumgumberland,
Convoy (F93 KR84).
Beloved wife of the late James, and much-loved mother of Bernadine, Sarah, John, Roisin and Moira, cherished sister of Vonnie, Sean, Kathleen, Liam, and the late Hugh, Bridget, and Pat.
Remains reposing at her late residence on Friday from 11am to 9pm.
Funeral leaving from there on Saturday, August 26, at 10.20 am for Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Convoy at 11am.
Interment afterwards in the old cemetery.
Family time from 9pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, directly to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland or care of any family member.
Martha Gallagher, Gortahork
The death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital of Martha Gallagher, Baltoney, Gortahork, F92N2P6.
Predeceased by her husband Danny Joe, her parents Bridget and Daniel, her brothers Hugo, Daniel and sister Kathleen. Survived by her daughters Bridin, Mairead and Ann, sons Josie and Martin, in-laws, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, her sisters Rosie, Susan, Frances, Eileen and Marie, her brothers Patsy, George and Brian, nieces, nephews and a large circle of family and friends.
Her remains will repose at her residence in Baltoney from 6pm on Thursday with Rosary nightly at 8pm.
Removal from there on Saturday for 11am Requiem Mass in Christ the King Church, Gortahork with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. The Mass can be viewed live on www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/christ-the-king-gortahork
No flowers please; donation in lieu to Down Syndrome Ireland care of any family member.
Caitlín (Cití) Uí Chochláin, Dublin and Rann na Feirsde
Caitlín (Cití) Uí Chochláin (Coughlan), (Nic Phaidín), Rann na Feirsde and Mount Merrion, Dublin) died peacefully, in her 101st year, surrounded by her loving family, Síle, Liam, Máire, Fr Padraig, Tom, Peadar, Martina, Caitriona, Mairéad (Dawson), Fiona (Abom). Beloved wife of Liam (deceased) and cherished grandmother to Aoife, Niamh, Sinéad, Lorraine, Catriona, Paul, Conor, Donal, Liam, Thomas and Anna. Deeply regretted by her sons-in-law, Simon and Bill, daughters-in-law, Helen, Aisling, Mary (deceased) and Rosemary, her sister Máire, brother-in-law Philip and all her extended relatives and friends.
Removal to the Church of St Théresè, Mount Merrion on Friday, arriving at 5pm.
Funeral Mass at 12 noon on Saturday followed by burial in Mount Venus Rathfarnham. For those unable to attend, the Mass may be viewed live at https://www.mountmerrionparish.ie/webcam/
Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu, to Blackrock Hospice at www.olh.ie.
Chrissie Columb, Gortahork
The death has occurred in Dungloe Hospital of Chrissie Columb, Ardsbeg, Gortahork.
Predeceased by her mother Theresa Culleton (Thurles) her husband John, her son Denis and grandson Christopher and her sister Theresa; she is survived by her daughters Shelia, Kathleen, Marie and Christine, her sons Patrick, Eamonn and John, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her brothers John, Joe, Jim, Tommy and Gerald, her sisters Cathy, Margaret, Nora, Josephine, Bridget, Liz and Mary, in-laws, nieces, nephews and a large circle of family and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her residence in Ardsbeg where the wake will be private for family, friends and neighbours.
Funeral from there on Friday for 12 noon requiem Mass in Christ the King Church, Gortahork with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. Rosary Thursday at 8.00pm. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/christ-the-king-gortahork.
Tony Doherty Skill, Clonmany
The death has occurred of Tony Doherty (Skill) Tirhoran, Clonmany, suddenly but peacefully in the Mater ICU Dublin.
Predeceased by his parents John and Kathleen, Tony will be sadly missed by his loving wife Susie, his siblings, Shaun, Neil, Michael, Catriona, and Linda, his brothers-in-law Miah, and Shaun, his sisters in law Grainne and Jennifer. Tony was very much loved by his nephews Shane, Damian, Shay and Conor, and his nieces Megan, Sinead and Aoisa.
Tony's remains will be arriving at the Bridgend border at approx 4pm on Thursday. Tony will be reposing at his brother Neil's residence, house private from 10pm both nights.
Removal from there on Saturday at 11am, for a celebration of Tony's life at 3pm at Lakelands Cremation, Dublin Road, Cavan H12 RF78
Family flowers only please.
Ishwori Banjara, Donegal
The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Ishwori Bamjara,
Beloved wife of Colm Doherty and dearest mother of Mishka. Sadly missed by her Mother Saraswoti, Sisters Sumitra and Gayatri, mother-in-law Josephine, family circle and friends here and in her home town of Panauti, Nepal.
Her remains are reposing at the Doherty family home, Porthaw, Buncrana. House Private for family only on Saturday and on Sunday morning.
Removal from there on Sunday at 11am going to Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan for cremation. The service can be viewed on Lakelands website at www.lakelandscrematorium.ie.
Grainne Cunningham, Donegal Town
The death has occurred peacefully at Donegal Community Hospital of Grainne Cunningham, Ashdoon Brae, Donegal Town.
Sadly missed by her sister, Baba, sister-in-law, Fran, nieces and nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews and extended family. Also sadly missed by her long-time friend and neighbour, Christine.
Her remains reposed overnight at St Mary's Church Killymard. Removal on Thursday to St Conal’s Church, Doochary arriving at 6.30pm.
Funeral Mass on Friday at 12noon in St Conal’s Church, Doochary with burial immediately afterwards in Leitirmacaward Graveyard.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Donegal Community Hospital Patients Comfort Fund or Letterkenny University Hospital Oncology Unit care of any family member or Faulkner Funeral Directors.
Most Reverend Bishop Emeritus Liam S MacDaid, Monaghan, Donegal, Dublin and Fermanagh
The Diocese of Clogher has confirmed the funeral arrangements for Bishop Liam S MacDaid, Bishop-Emeritus of Clogher, who died suddenly while on holiday in France on August 15.
Bishop Liam’s body will arrive at St Macartan’s Cathedral, Monaghan on Friday at 3pm.
Following the Liturgy of Reception, Bishop Liam’s body will repose at the Cathedral until the conclusion of Night Prayer of the Church which will commence at 9.45pm. This will enable all to pay their respects to the late Bishop.
The Funeral Mass for Bishop MacDaid, including Midday Prayer from the Prayer of the Church for the Faithful Departed, will be celebrated on Saturday at 12 noon, followed by burial in the Cathedral grounds.
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