Deaths in Donegal - Thursday morning, December 22, 2022
The following deaths have occurred:
Treasa Sweeney, Rosbeg
The death has taken place, at Killybegs Community Hospital, of Mary Treasa Sweeney, Eden, Rosbeg, Portnoo.
Deeply regretted by her loving husband Hugh. Sadly missed by her brothers Geard (Galway), Michael (Longford), Shaun (England) and sisters Liz (England) Anne (Dunkineely), Margaret (Dunkineely), Kitty (deceased) and all her relatives, neighbours and friends.
Her remains will repose at Shovlin's Funeral Home, Sandfield, on Thursday from 2pm, followed by removal to St Conal's Church, Kilclooney, arriving at 4pm.
Funeral Mass on Friday afternoon at 1pm with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Paddy Doherty, 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 on Thursday afternoon from 2pm. Family time please from 11pm to 11am.
Removal from his home 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, 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 will be reposing at his late residence from 12noon to 10pm on Thursday and Friday with Rosary each night at 9pm. House private from 10pm and on the morning of the funeral. Shuttle bus will run from the Termon Hall from 12noon each day.
Funeral from there on Saturday for Requiem Mass at 11am in St Columbas 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 Patricks Church, Killala, Friday, January 13 at 7.30pm.
Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Silvermines – TBC.
Joe Cannon, Carrick and Dublin
The death has occurred peacefully, at Tallaght Hospital of Joseph (Joe) Cannon (Snr), Springfield, Tallaght and formerly of Carrick.
Beloved husband of Valerie and much loved dad of Simon, Joey and Ross. Joe will be forever loved and very sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
His remains are reposing at his home on Thursday from 4pm to 8pm.
Funeral Mass will take place on Friday at 11am in St Mark’s Church, Springfield and afterwards for burial in Bohernabreena Cemetery. Mass can be viewed at https://stmarksspringfield.org/live-stream/
Peggy McDonnell, Buncrana and, Antrim
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Peggy McDonnell, 21 Summerhill, Buncrana and formerly of Ballycastle, County Antrim.
Predeceased by her husband Hugh. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her sons, and daughter Kevin, Eugene, Cathal and Margaret, son-in-law, grandchildren, her wider family circle and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her home. Family time please from 11pm to 11am.
Removal on Friday morning at 10.15am to St Mary's Church, Cockhill for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill
Evelyn Martin, Laghey
The death has occurred of Evelyn Martin (née Horan), Cormullin, Laghey.
Beloved wife of James, Mother of Tracy, John and Gerard. Evelyn is very fondly remembered by her grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law and extended family. She will be sadly missed by her sisters Mary, Melda and Phil, her brothers Sean, Gerry, and Pat, her neighbours and close family friend Teresa. She is predeceased by her parents Gerry and Maureen, her brother Tony and niece Siobhan.
Her remains are reposing at the family home until Thursday evening. House private for friends and neighbours please.
Remains arriving at St Bridget's Church, Ballintra on Thursday evening for 7.30pm to repose overnight. Funeral Mass on Friday morning at 11am with cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium Cavan. Funeral mass can be viewed via https://www.churchservices.tv/ballintra
Private Seán Cormac Rooney, Dundalk and Newtowncunningham
The death has occurred tragically, on active service, of Private Seán Cormac Rooney, 27th Infantry Battalion, Aiken Barracks, Dundalk, Louth / Newtowncunningham.
Predeceased by his father Cormac, Seán will be sadly missed and forever loved by his heartbroken mother Natasha and dad Paul, his adored grandparents Eugene and Rachel Rooney, nanny Ann McCloskey, his loving fiancée Holly, sisters Robyn and Carragh, brothers Callum and Benn, aunts Tara, Olga and Lauren, uncles John, Eugene and John, the entire McCloskey family, extended family relatives, wonderful friends and colleagues in the Irish Defence Forces and UNIFIL comrades.
Removal on Thursday morning at 8.40am proceeding to The Church of The Holy Family, Dundalk arriving for Requiem Mass at 9am, followed by burial in Newtowncunningham Cemetery, (eircode F93YXR5) arriving at 3.45pm (approximately).
Mass can be viewed via the church webcam on http://www.churchservices.tv/dundalkholyfamily
Betty Rutherford, Manorcunningham
The death has taken place at her home of Elizabeth Matilda Rutherford, known as Betty, Main Street, Manorcunningham.
Beloved mother of Billy, Kenneth and wife Joy, Mervyn and wife Daphne. Betty will be sadly missed by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and wider family circle.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence. House private please, family and friends welcome. Family time from 10pm to 12 noon and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral leaving from there on Thursday at 1.45pm for 2pm funeral service in Raymoghy Parish Church, Manorcunningham followed by burial in the family plot in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Raymoghy Parish Church funds, care of any family member or Terence McClintock funeral Director, Convoy.
Dominic O'Donnell, Glenmaquin
The peaceful death has taken place of Dominic O' Donnell, Glenmaquin, Letterkenny, at his home after a long illness bravely borne surrounded by his loving wife and family.
Predeceased by his daughter, Lisa, father John, mother Mary and brother Hughie. Deeply missed by his wife Margaret, sons and daughter, son-in-law, daughters-in-law and grandchildren.
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Funeral Mass on Thursday in St. Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny at 1pm with burial afterwards in Conwal Cemetery. Mass can be viewed at https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny
Family flowers only please.
Ann McClafferty, Falcarragh
The death has occurred in Sligo University Hospital of Ann McClafferty, Lower Dunmore, Falcarragh F92 ACY2.
Beloved wife of the late John McClafferty and loving mother of Madge, Annmarie, Caroline, John Paul and James. Sadly missed by her family, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, much loved nine grandchildren, sister Rosie and brothers Edward and Daniel, in-laws and a large circle of extended family, friends and neighbours.
Ann's remains are reposing at her late home in Lower Dunmore, Falcarragh. Family time on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral from her home on Thursday going to St Finian's Church, Falcarragh for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed live https://www.mcnmedia.tv/Camera/falcarragh-parish-church
Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to Northwest Hospice, Sligo University Hospital.
Seamus McHugh, Gortahork
The peaceful death has taken place in Aras Gaoth Dobhair of Seamus McHugh, Fanaboy, Gortahork (retired principal of St Fionan's NS, Falcarragh).
Predeceased by his parents Michael and Nellie, his brother Michael. Survived by his wife Ann, his son Michael, his daughter Eibhlin, his daughter-in-law Elaine, his son-in-law Adrian, grandchildren Hannah, Isibéal and Ellen.
His remains reposed overnight at Christ the King Church, Gortahork.
Requiem Mass on Thursday at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. Mass can be viewed live on https://mcnmedia.tv/camera/christ-the-king-gortahork
Donations in lieu of flowers please to Aras Gaoth Dobhair, care of any family members
Kathleen Fox, Letterkenny
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Kathleen Fox, 9 Lower Ard O'Donnell, Letterkenny, F92 FT5E.
Deeply missed by her sister Mary and husband Joseph Jurofcik (New York), nephew Joel and wife Stella (New York) and niece Michelle and husband Michael Wheeler (Boston), extended family, friends and neighbours.
Kathleen’s remains will be reposing at her late residence on Thursday from 12 noon until 10pm with rosary both evenings at 9pm. House private on the morning of the funeral please.
Funeral from there on Friday at 10.40am going to St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny
Interment afterwards to New Leck Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to St Vincent De Paul, St Camilla’s Conference, Letterkenny, c/o any family member.
Mary Ann McKenna, Glasgow and Cloghan
The sudden death has taken place at her home in Glasgow on Tuesday, December 13, of Mary Ann McKenna, née Magee, formerly of Ballykerrigan, Cloghan.
She is survived by her children Anne, Molly, Kate, Gerard, Michael, also her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephew. Pre-deceased by her husband, Charlie and baby son Bernard.
Funeral Mass will take place at the Immaculate Conception Church, Maryhill, Glasgow on Friday, December 23 at 12 noon, thereafter to Lambhill Cemetery at 1.15pm.
Nessa Egan, Ballintra
The death has occurred at Sligo University Hospital of Nessa Egan, Lismintan, Ballintra.
Sadly missed and forever remembered by her parents, Brian and Theresa and by her brother, Brían Og. Much loved by her sons, Ultán Egan Doherty and Odhran Egan.
Removal on Thursday morning to arrive at St Brigid's Church, Ballintra, for 11am Funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. House private on the morning of the funeral, please. Funeral Mass will be available to view online at www.churchservices.tv/ballintra
All enquiries to Jackie Carron funeral directors on 087 973400.
Kathleen McNulty, Mountcharles, Leitrim and Leicester
The death has occurred of Kathleen McNulty (née McMorrow), Mountcharles and formerly Tawly, County Leitrim and Leicester, England. She passed away peacefully at the Rock Community Nursing Unit, Ballyshannon.
Sadly missed by her daughter Winifred McNulty, her son-in-law Larry Masterson, grandson Patrick, his fiancée Sophie Love, great-granddaughter Hannah Kate, her sister Margaret Gallagher (Kinlough), sister-in-law Nora Foster (Tawly), nieces, nephews and all her relatives and friends.
Her remains reposed overnight at St Aidan’s Church, Kinlough. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am with burial afterwards in Finner Cemetery, Bundoran. Mass can be viewed on Kinlough/Glenade Parish Facebook page
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Rock Nursing Unit Patient Comfort Fund, c/o McGloin Undertakers, Cliffoney.
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