Deaths in Donegal / Inishowen , Sunday morning, January 16, 2022


The following deaths have taken place:
- Victor Irwin, Donegal Town
- Kathleen Mc Hugh, Donegal Town
- Charlie Doherty, Kerrykeel
- Margaret Lafferty, Stranorlar
- Mary Greene, Inch Island
- Alice Simkins, Greencastle
- Kathleen Delucchi, San Francisco/Carndonagh
- Margaret (Larry) Gallagher (née Cannon) Ardara
- Kathleen (Kay) Kenny (née Duffy), Dublin/Buncrana
- Breda Bonner, Gweedore/Longford
Victor Irwin, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Victor Irwin, Orbeg, Donegal Town. Peacefully at Sligo University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents, Tom and Louisa, his brothers, Richard and Norman. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife, Kathleen, his daughters Linda and Margaret and his son Joseph, son-in-law Aiden, grandchildren, Joshua and Ryan, his sister Margaret Killick (England), extended family, neighbours and friends.
Remains will be reposing at his late residence on Sunday January 16.
Removal from there on Tuesday January 18 at 1.30pm, going to Killymard Parish Church of Ireland (Ballydevitt) for service at 2pm, followed by burial afterwards in Edrim Glebe cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired, to Donegal Community Hospital, Donegal Town. Family, friends and neighbours welcome at the house, covid guidelines apply.
Kathleen Mc Hugh, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Kathleen Mc Hugh (née Cassidy), Ballydevitt, Donegal Town, Donegal
(Kathleen) peacefully in her 90th year at Donegal Community Hospital, Donegal Town.
Predeceased by her loving husband Ned. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her daughter Breda (Harvey), son-in-law Paul, grandsons Matthew and Michael, her sisters in-law Kathleen Cassidy (Frosses) and Josie Cassidy (USA), nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Removal from Gallagher's Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles on Sunday January 16 at 4.30pm to arrive at St. Mary’s Church, Killymard at 5pm, to repose overnight.
Funeral mass on Monday at 11am, with burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to Donegal Community Hospital, Donegal Town. Covid guidelines apply.
Charlie Doherty, Kerrykeel
The death has occurred of Charlie Doherty, Mill Road, Kerrykeel, January 15, 2022, peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital.
Predeceased by his wife Mary Ellen. Deeply regretted by his loving family, John, Domnic, Theresa, Anne, Kathleen, Julie, Liam and Michael, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchild, extended family and friends.
Remains reposing at his home. Family, neighbours and close friends welcome.
Requiem Mass on Monday at 11am in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kerrykeel. Burial afterwards in Milford Cemetery.
Funeral mass can be viewed on Milford and Kerrykeel Parish Facebook Page on the following link here.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired, to Coronary Care Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o any family member or Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.
Margaret Lafferty, Stranorlar
The death has occurred in her 103rd year of Margaret Lafferty retired N.T. Lower Main Street, Stranorlar. Deeply regretted by her sons Shaun, Michael, Hugo, Francis. Predeceased by her late husband Collins, granddaughter Rebecca, brothers John, Francie, Hugh, sisters Nan and Mary. Sadly missed by her daughters in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren,nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
Reposing at her home. Funeral leaving her late residence on Monday January 17 at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am.
Interment afterwards in St.Patrick’s Churchyard, Crossroads, Killygordon Cemetery. Requiem Mass will be streamed live via Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar.
In compliance with current HSE and Government restrictions the House, and Funeral will be Strictly Private to the family only, please.
Mary Green, Benault, Inch Island
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Mary Green née O'Connor, Benault, Inch Island.
Predeceased by husband John. Much loved mother of William, Teresa, John, Daniel, Siobhan, Joe, Matthew, Benny, Oliver, Eunan and Gabriel and dear sister of John O'Connor and Peggy Harkin.
Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, her brother, sister, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Her remains will be reposing at Murphy's Funeral Home on Sunday January 16 from 3pm to 7pm.
Removal from her late residence at Benault, Inch Island on Monday morning January 17 at 10am to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Inch Island for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Oncology Unit at Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member or Shaun Murphy Funeral Director.
Please adhere to current Covid guidelines, please.
Mary's Requiem Mass will be recorded and can be viewed on Inishowen Funeral Services' Facebook page and Youtube later on Monday evening.
Alice Simkins, Greencastle
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Alice Simkins, The Row, Greencastle.
Reposing at the home of her daughter, Lorna and son in law, Joe McDermott, 19 The Links, Greencastle.
Funeral from there at 2pm on Sunday January 16, for Funeral Mass at 2.30pm in St Mary’s Church Ballybrack followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
House private to family and friends only please.
Please adhere to Covid guidelines including mask wearing and hand shaking.
Kathleen Delucchi, San Francisco/Carndonagh
The death has taken place in San Francisco, California of Kathleen Delucchi (née Doherty) (Neddy) formerly of Bridge Street, Carndonagh.
Her Funeral will take place at St Peter and Paul Church, San Francisco on Tuesday, January 18.
Margaret (Larry) Gallagher (née Cannon), Ardara
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Margaret (Larry) Gallagher, nee Cannon, Front Street, Ardara. Deeply regretted by her sons Larry, Gabriel, Patrick and Kevin and her daughter Kathy. Sadly missed by her daughters in law, son in law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposed at Shovlin's Funeral Home, Sandfield, followed by removal to her residence last evening.
Funeral from there on Sunday morning at 10.30am to The Church of The Holy Family, Ardara, for 11am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family neighbours and friends are welcome. Please adhere to all Covid guidelines while attending the wake and funeral.
Kathleen (Kay) Kenny, Dublin/Buncrana
The death has occurred of Kathleen (Kay) Kenny (née Duffy), of Artane, Dublin 5, formerly of Buncrana, suddenly but peacefully at TLC Nursing Home, Carton House on January 12, 2022.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Donal and daughter Mary. Sadly missed by her children Anne, Maura, Donal, Brenda and Helen, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren Sarah-Jane, Niall, Orla, Liam, Éanna, Dennis, Danielle, Emmet, Brian, Aaron, Lynn and Adam, sisters Susan and Mary, in-laws, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at Stafford's Funeral Home, Maypark, Donnycarney. Removal on Monday morning, January 17, to St John Vianney Church, Artane arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in Fingal Cemetery.
For those who are unable to attend, the funeral mass will be streamed live on Monday morning, January 17, at 11am via the following link:https://www.churchservices.tv/ardlea
Breda Bonner, Gweedore/ Longford
The death has taken place of Breda Bonner, Lower Dore, Gaoth Dobhair and formerly of Co. Longford.
Sadly missed by her husband Joe, her daughter Katrina, her sister Mary, brothers; Éamonn and T.J, her three grandsons; James, Shawn and Michael, her niece Emma, her nephew Johnny and all her extended family and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her residence. Funeral Mass will take place Sunday, January 16, at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Derrybeg followed by burial in Magheragallon Cemetery.
Wake will be private to family, close friends and neighbours. Please adhere to guidelines regarding social distancing, hand shaking and the wearing of face masks both in the wake house and the church.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the Gillespie Funeral Directors Facebook Page and on the Teach Pobail Mhuire Webcam at https://www.belltron.com/en/belltron-streaming
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