Deaths in Donegal, Saturday morning, December 24, 2022
The following deaths have occurred:
Josie (Ownie) Gallagher, Falcarragh
The death has taken place in the Lake House, Nursing Home, Portnablagh, Dunfanaghy of Josie (Ownie) Gallagher of Fanmore, Falcarragh. His remains will be reposing at his home in Fanmore from 3pm today, December 24, 2022.
Funeral Mass in St. Finian's Church, Falcarragh on Monday, December 26, 2022 at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/Camera/falcarragh-parish-church. Family time please from 11pm to 10am.
Dessie Devenny, 20 Abbey Villas, Manorcunningham
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital on Thursday, December 22 of Dessie Devenny, 20 Abbey Villas, Manorcunningham F92 YRC8. Predeceased by his brothers, infant John, William, Alex and Eddie. Deeply missed by his loving wife Noreen, son Mark and daughter-in-law Aideen (Manorcunningham), grandsons Jack, Senan and Conor, sister Martha Lynch (Carrickballydooey, Manorcunningham) and brother Patsy (Newtowncunningham), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Removal from the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny today Saturday, December 24 at 11am going to his late residence with Rosary at 9pm. House private on Sunday, December 25 and on the morning of the funeral, please. Funeral from there on Monday, December 26 at 10.15am going to St Columba’s Church, Drumoghill for 11am Requiem Mass with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Intensive Care Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.
Charlie McNulty Cloghan, Beg, Cloghan
The death has occurred of Charlie McNulty Cloghan, Beg, Cloghan at the Donegal Hospice Letterkenny. Charlie will be sadly missed by his sister Anne, brother-in-law Micheal, nieces Nuala, Amanda and Shauna. His nephews Gerard and Jason. Charlie's remains will repose at his late residence until removal at 8.30pm on Christmas Eve to 'Our Lady of Perpetual Seccour', Chapel, Glenfin. Reception Prayers at 9pm. Funeral Mass at 11am Christmas Day. Burial afterwards in the Family Plot, Kilteevoge Cemetery, Glenfin. Requiem Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/our-lady-of-perpetual-succour-glenfinn
Family Flowers only. Donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice care of any family member, or Marley Funeral Directors.
Fr Dan O'Doherty, Ballyheerin, Fanad
The death occurred at St Eunan’s Nursing Home, Letterkenny of Fr Dan O’ Doherty, Ballyheerin, Fanad. Deeply regretted by his brother Michael, his sisters Anne Deeney, Rathmullan, Mary O'Donnell Ballyheerin and Sr Eileen O' Doherty Ballyheerin, predeceased by his brothers James and John. Sadly missed by his sisters-in-law Mary and Bridie, nieces and nephews and family circle.
His remains are reposing at his late residence. Requiem Mass on Monday, December 26, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballyheerin at 12 midday with burial afterwards in Massmount Cemetery.
Donations in lieu of flowers to St Eunan’s Nursing Home care of any family member. House private on Christmas Day and on the morning of the funeral.
Mary Deehan, Trillick, Buncrana
The death has taken place at her residence of Mary Deehan, Trillick, Buncrana.
Wife of the late Joe Deehan RIP. and dear mother of Neil, Danny, John, Patrick and Joe. Sadly missed by her brother Paddy Kavanagh, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family circle and friends.
Her remains reposing at her late residence. Funeral from there on Sunday, December 25 at 10.15 am going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for 11 am Requiem Mass, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only donations if desired to Alzheimer’s Society.
Thomas Alexander ‘Lexie’ Moore, Moyle Road, Ludden, Buncrana
The death has taken place at Beaumont Hospital of Thomas Alexander ‘Lexie’ Moore, Moyle Road, Ludden, Buncrana. Loving son of Mary Baldrick (Betty), beloved partner of Mary, ex-husband of the late Violet. Devoted father of Derek, Ivan, Andrew and Louise. Dear father-in-law of Sinead, Eileen, Denise and Connor and a loving grandfather.
Funeral service in his home at 12 noon on Saturday, December 24 followed by burial at St Mura’s Church of Ireland burial ground. House strictly private. Family flowers only.
Donations in lieu if wished to Beaumont Hospital ICU North c/o Adair & Neely Funeral Directors, 10 Foyle Road, Londonderry, BT48 1DQ.
Neil Doherty Phelimy, Minaduff, Clonmany
The death has taken place of Neil Doherty Phelimy, Minaduff, Clonmany.
His remains are reposing at his home. Funeral leaving from there on Monday, December 26 at 10.15am going to St Mary’s Church Clonmany for Requiem Mass at 11am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Croí Galway and Saint Columbcille Village c/o any family member or Comiskey Funeral Directors.
House private please from 9pm till 12pm (midday) and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/clonmany
David Ray Sn., (William), Renmore, Galway and formerly Dunfanaghy
The death has occurred of David Ray Sn., (William), Dun-Na-Mara, Renmore, Galway, formerly of Louisburgh, Co. Mayo and Dunfanaghy.
David died peacefully in his 88th year with his family by his side, at the Bon Secours Hospital Galway.
Devoted husband for 63 years of Joan (née Scanlon, Louisburgh) and much-loved father of David Jnr., Fidelma, Peter, Brendan, Eamonn, Marie and Justin. Predeceased by his parents David and Mary and by his sister Ena (Reykjavik, Iceland).
Deeply mourned by his wife, sons and daughters, cherished grandchildren David (Boston), Alison, Aisling, Sinéad, Katie, Chris (Bolton), Adam, Jamie, Luke, Jessica, Conall and Laoise and very precious great-granddaughter Maleea. He will be sadly missed also by his daughters-in-law Teresa, Severine and Aoife, nieces and nephews, cousins, extended family, wonderful neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Áras Naofa, (H91 YV52) within the grounds of the Church of St. Oliver Plunkett, Renmore.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated for David on Christmas Eve. He will be laid to rest in Rinville cemetery, Oranmore at 11.30am. Family flowers only. Donations to the Galway Parkinson's Association.
Paddy Doherty, 287 The Cottages, Burnfoot
The death has occurred at Brindley Manor Private Nursing Home of Paddy Doherty (Chuck), 287 The Cottages, Burnfoot.
Predeceased by his wife Kathleen, his brother Eddie and sister Margaret. Much loved father of Paul, Amanda, Eugene, Margaret, Jacqueline and Michelle and dear brother of Lily, Charlie, Tommy and Hughie.
Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his daughters, sons, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, sister, brothers, his wider family circle and his many friends.
His remains are reposing at his home. Family time please from 11pm to 11am.
Removal from his home on Saturday at 10.15am going to St Mura's Church, Fahan for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Paddy's Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/fahan
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, to The Alzheimer Society c/o any family member.
John Harkin, Clonkillymore, Termon
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of John Harkin, Clonkillymore, Termon.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Betty, daughters Marian (Howe, Portsalon), Helen (Murray, Manorcunningham), Annette (Maughan, Killala), Eilish (Silvermines, County Tipperary), Sara (Termon) and sons James (Falcarragh), Edward, John and Hugh (Termon). Predeceased by his sisters Essie (Trentagh) and Kathleen (Termon). Sadly missed by his family, sister-in-law Sally, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, 22 much-loved grandchildren, sisters Mary (San Francisco), Anne (Letterkenny), Evelyn (Creeslough), Margery (Kerrykeel) and brothers Seamus (Glasgow) and Eamonn (Kilmacrennan).
His remains are reposing at his late residence. House private on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral from there on Saturday for Requiem Mass at 11am in St Columba's Church, Termon, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired to Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital care of any family member.
Annette and Eilish have arranged for memorial Masses in Killala and the Silvermines in the new year to facilitate those wishing to sympathise on their loss; St Patrick's Church, Killala, Friday, January 13 at 7.30pm; Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Silvermines – TBC.
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