Deaths in Donegal - Monday evening, April 4, 2022
The following deaths have taken place:
- Denis (Dinny) Cannon, Ardsbeg, Gortahork
- Maurice Russell, Tullybeg Churchill
- Jim Boyle, Moress, Inch Island
- Rita Hewitson née McCarry, Kildarragh, Dunfanaghy
- Sadie Hunter (née Holmes) 130 Urney Road, Clady and formerly of Castlefin
- Willie Browne, Donegal Road, Ballybofey
- Fr Aodh O'Halpin, St Columban's, Dalgan Park, Navan, Meath/Letterkenny
- Mary McCann (née McGlynn), Old Post Office, Burnfoot
- Elizabeth (Lizzie) Cummins (née Gallagher) Plunkett O'Boyle Terrace, Letterkenny/Drumcondra, Dublin
Denis (Dinny) Cannon, Ardsbeg, Gortahork
The death has taken place, in Glasgow, of Denis (Dinny) Cannon, Ardsbeg, Gortahork. Predeceased by his wife Annie, his parents John and Mary, brothers Mickey, Seamus, John and Myles. Survived by his daughters Maureen, Ann and Lorraine, sons in law, grandchildren, brother Eddie, nieces, nephews and a large circle of family and friends.
His remains will arrive at his late residence in Ardsbeg on Tuesday, April 5 at approximately 5pm. Funeral from there on Wednesday, April 6, for 11am requiem Mass in Christ the King Church, Gortahork, with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery.
Rosary at 9pm. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://mcnmedia.tv/camera/christ-the-king-gortahork. Please continue to adhere to public health regarding mask wearing and hand shaking.
Maurice Russell, Tullybeg Churchill
The death has taken place of Maurice Russell, Tullybeg Churchill. Predeceased by parents Robert (1998) and Bella (2011). Deeply regretted by his life long partner Margaret O’Kane. Sorely missed by his brothers David and wife Angela (Trentagh), Roy (Trentagh), Cecil and wife Margaret (Drumore) and sister Valerie and husband Alan Gillispie (Kilmacrennan).
He will always be remembered by his nieces and nephews, his extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Maurice’s remains will repose at his late residence from 6pm this evening, Monday. Removal from there on Wednesday afternoon for service at 2pm in the Church of St. Finian & St. Mark Kilmacrennan, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Family time from 10pm to 11am. Funeral service can be on Charlie Mc Clafferty Funeral Director’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/100882134934689/.
Jim Boyle, Moress, Inch Island
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Jim Boyle, Moress, Inch Island.
Beloved husband of Cassie, loving father of Marie Ward, Brendan, Patrick, Sean, Carmel, Noel and Anthony and loving brother of Lily Lynch and Martin Boyle. Predeceased by his daughter Anne Weir, brother Jackie and his sister Breege McGrory. His death is deeply regretted and he will be sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, sister, brother, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Remains will repose at his late residence from 6pm this evening, Monday, April 4.
The wake is private tonight, only.
Removal Thursday, April 7 at 10.20am to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Inch for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only.
Jim’s funeral and Requiem Mass will be recorded and can be viewed later in the evening on Inishowen Funeral Services’ facebook page or Youtube.
Please respect public health advice regarding face covering and handshaking.
Rita Hewitson née McCarry, Kildarragh, Dunfanaghy
The death has taken place of Rita Hewitson née McCarry, Kildarragh, Dunfanaghy. Her remains will repose at her late residence from 11am tomorrow, Tuesday.
Funeral Mass in St Michael’s Church, Creeslough on Thursday at 11am with burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery.
Mass can be viewed live on mcnmedia.tv/camera/stmichaelschurchcreeslough
Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the Funeral.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Brother Kevin Capuchin Day Centre, Dublin, C/O any family member or James Harkin Funeral Director
Sadie Hunter (née Holmes) 130 Urney Road, Clady and formerly of Castlefin
The death has taken place April of Sadie Hunter (née Holmes) 130 Urney Road, Clady and formerly of Castlefin.
Beloved wife of the late Brian, much-loved mother of Martin, Jean, Gina, Brian, Lynn, Claire, Sharon and the late Noel and sister of the late Hughie, Mary, Jeanie, Jim, Dell, Betty, Billy and Dessie.
Reposing at her home. Funeral leaving her home on Wednesday, April 6 at 11.20am.
for Requiem Mass in St Columba's Church, Doneyloop at 12 noon.
Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren and family circle.
The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via Doneyloop chapel youtube on:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiwjGxLvUHCjJIqj9jp1aXQ
Willie Browne, Donegal Road, Ballybofey
The sudden death has occurred of Willie Browne, Donegal Road, Ballybofey.
Beloved husband of Attracta, much-loved father of Amanda, Martin and Jason cherished brother of John, Peter, Paddy and Breid and the late Marion and Nan.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his wife, sons, daughter, brothers, sister, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
Remains reposing at his late residence on Monday, April 4 from 7pm. Funeral leaving his late residence on Wednesday, April 6, at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am.
Interment afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar
Fr Aodh O'Halpin, St Columban's, Dalgan Park, Navan, Meath/Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Fr Aodh O'Halpin, (Columban Fathers), Dalgan Park, Navan and late of Glencar, Letterkenny, Philippines and Britain missions peacefully in the loving care of the staff of St Columban's, Retirement Home, Navan.
Predeceased by his parents Hugh and Annie, sisters Bríd, Nuala, Maeve and Aíne, brothers Eunan, Paídin, Fr Colm (Philippines), Oísin, Conn and Anthony, nephews Colm and Padraig, niece Dara.
Very deeply regretted by his sister Mary (Canada), brother Seosamh (London), nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended family, dear friend Sr. Margaret, Columban family and friends.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday, April 5, at 11am St Columban's, followed by burial in the Community cemetery.
Mary McCann (née McGlynn), Old Post Office, Burnfoot
The death has occurred of Mary McCann (née McGlynn), Old Post Office, Burnfoot.
Predeceased by her parents John and Philomena McGlynn and her brother Sean. Beloved wife of Joseph, much-loved mother of Annemarie, Brendan, Sean, Patrick, Louise, Paula and Donna and dear sister of Philip, Dominic and Mairead Diggin.
Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her husband, sons, daughters, grandchildren, sister, brothers, her extended family, friends and neighbours.
Her remains are reposing at her home Old Post Office, Burnfoot. Removal Tuesday, April 5 at 10am to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Inch Island for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time please from 10pm to 11am.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.
The Funeral and Requiem Mass will be recorded and can be viewed later in the day on Inishowen Facebook page or YouTube.
Elizabeth (Lizzie) Cummins (née Gallagher) Plunkett O'Boyle Terrace, Letterkenny and Dublin
The death has taken place in her 99th year, Elizabeth (Lizzie) Cummins (née Gallagher), peacefully at Hillcrest House Nursing Home, Letterkenny, and formerly Plunkett O'Boyle Terrace, Letterkenny, Clonliffe Road, Dublin and Killymasney, Glenswilly.
Beloved wife of the late Richard Cummins. Dearly loved sister of James, Cormack, Charlie, Nellie, Rose and Pat. Sadly missed by her nieces, nephews and extended family. Predeceased by her brothers Denis and Peter.
Remains will repose overnight at St Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny with Requiem Mass there on Monday, April 4 at 11am. Burial on Tuesday, April 5 at 3pm in Claregalway Cemetry, Co Galway.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkennny, c/o any family member or Jim McGlynn Funeral Director, Glencar, Letterkenny.
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