Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, December 27


The following deaths have occurred:
- Bridie Kearney, Gleneely
- Suzanne Neely, Kilmacrennan
- Patsy Lynch, Moville
- Kathleen Sharkey, St Johnston
- David Reilly, Ballybofey
- Eleanor Johnston, Manorcunningham, formerly Trentagh
- Hughie Feehily, Bundoran
- Joe Curran, Gortahork
- Theresa McElhinney, Carndonagh
- Anthony Chambers, Ballybofey
- Anne Gallagher, St Johnston and formerly Kilmacrennan
- Christie Kelly, Dunkineely
- Owen Kelly, Drumfries, Buncrana
- Jim McClenaghan, Greencastle
Bridie Kearney, Gleneely
The death has taken place at her home of Bridie Kearney, Gleneely, in her 101st year.
Removal took place on Monday at 2pm from Liam Collins' funeral premises, Culdaff to the home of Margaret and Tommy Duffy, Carn Rd, Gleneely.
Funeral from there on Wednesday at 1.30pm for 2pm Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Bocan, Culdaff, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
Bridie’s funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.culdaffparish.com
Suzanne Neely, Kilmacrennan
The death has occurred of Suzanne Neely, Aghawoney, Kilmacrenan, peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital, after a short illness.
Deeply regretted by her loving family, Seamus, Anne Marie, Bridget and Niall, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, 14 grandchildren, brother Charles (Manor), sisters Bridget (Manor), and Sarah (Nenagh), extended family, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by her husband Kevin, brothers Willie, Pat, John and Michael.
Reposing at the residence of her daughter Anne Marie and son-in-law David Murray, Aghawoney, F92 K6P6.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Patsy Lynch, Moville
The death has taken place at the Buncrana Nursing Unit of Patsy Lynch, Ballylawn, Moville.
Reposing at the home of James and Siobhan Doherty, Terryrone, Moville.
Funeral from there on Wednesday at 2.15pm for 3pm requiem Mass in St. Columba’s Church, Drung, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard. Family time please from 11pm to 10am.
Family flowers only, donations if desired in lieu to the Buncrana Nursing Unit, care of any family member.
Patsy’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.stcolumbasdrung.net
Kathleen Sharkey, St Johnston
The death has occurred of Kathleen Sharkey, Carrickmore, St Johnston and formerly of Ballindrait and Smokey, Lifford.
Lovingly missed by her family, grandchildren, brother and sister and all her extended family and friends.
Wake is private at the wishes of the deceased. Funeral will be leaving Kelly’s Funeral Home, Oakfield, Raphoe on Tuesday at 4.30pm going to St Patrick's Church, Murlog for 5pm to repose overnight.
Requiem Mass is on Wednesday at 11am with private cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
Mass can be viewed on www.clonleighparish.com
David Reilly, Ballybofey
The sudden death has occurred at St. James' Hospital, Dublin of David Reilly, Glenfin Road, Ballybofey. Aged 49.
Beloved son of Walter and Helen and much loved brother of Ivor and Georgie. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his heartbroken father, mother, brother, sister, partner Simone, uncles, aunts, nephew, nieces, extended family, and friends.
Funeral arrangements to be confirmed later.
Eleanor Johnston, Manorcunningham, formerly Trentagh
The death has occurred of Eleanor Johnston, née Patterson, Manorcunningham, formerly of Trentagh.
Lovingly missed by her daughters Cheryl and Tracey, sons-in-law David and Harold, grandchildren Victoria, Christian and Sarah and their partners, her great-granddaughter Ellie May, deeply regretted by her sister Olive Stevenson and brother-in-law Billy, nieces, nephews and all her extended family and friends.
Eleanor was predeceased by her beloved husband Jim and her brothers David and Wilfred.
Eleanor will be reposing at her late residence at Manorcunningham from 11am on Tuesday. Wake is private to family and friends.
Funeral Service at her late residence on Wednesday at 1.30pm with burial afterwards in Gortlee Cemetery, Letterkenny.
Family flowers only please, Donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
Hughie Feehily, Bundoran
The death has taken place of Hughie Feehily, Tranquilla Lodge, West End, Bundoran, peacefully at Sligo University Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Beloved husband of Mai and adored father to Gerard, Stella, Caroline and Geraldine.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife, son, daughters, his beloved grandchildren Bryon and Ruby, his sons-in-law Maxwell, Daragh and Paul, daughter-in-law Aloysia, his brother Michael, sisters Josie, Della, Nuala, Philomena, Rose-Anne, Loretta, Toni and Margaret, his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, and all his many nieces (especially Marion Fitzgerald), nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Pre-deceased by his parents Hughie and Annie Feehily, his sisters Mary and Annie and his brothers Sean and Desmond.
Reposing at the family home on Wednesday from 12 noon until 6pm. House private at all other times please.
Removal on Thursday at 9.30am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 10am. Burial afterwards in St. Ninnidh's Cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran.
Hughie's Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie.
Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Hughie to the Renal Unit at Sligo University Hospital care of Donation Box at the family home/church or by post to Donal Breslin at Breslin's Funeral Home, Bundoran.
Joe Curran, Gortahork
The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Joe Curran, Derryconnor, Gortahork.
Predeaceased by his mother Kit, father Robert and brother Robert. Survived by his brothers Mickey, Paddy, William and Johnny, his sisters Annie, Mary, Rosie and Margaret, in-laws, nieces, nephews and a circle of family and friends.
Removal from Gortahork Funeral Premises F92 FT7C on Tuesday at 3pm going to his late home in Derryconnor and then going to his brother Mickey and Anges Haughey's residence at 14 Garradh Cholmcille, Station Road, Falcarragh F92 A0X2 for wake.
Removal from there on Thursday for 11am Requiem Mass in Christ the King Church, Gortahork with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. Rosary both nights at 8pm.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on http://mcnmedia.tv/camera/christ-the-king-gortahork.
Donations in lieu of flowers to the Lakehouse Nursing Home, Portnablagh, care of any family member.
Theresa McElhinney, Carndonagh
The death has taken place of Theresa McElhinney, 74 Ard-Colgan, Carndonagh.
Her remains are reposing at her home. Funeral leaving her home on Tuesday at 10.30am going to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh for requiem Mass at 11am, with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Deeply regretted by her family members, Thomas, Michael, Mary Rose, Brian, Bried, Patrick, Tina, and Dennis and her sister Josie; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law and sons-in-law.
Mass can be viewed at churchmedia.tv/parishcarndonagh.
House private please on the morning of the funeral.
Anthony Chambers, Ballybofey
The death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny of Anthony Chambers, Goland, Ballybofey.
Beloved husband of Roisin, and much loved father to sons, Tony and Brian, daughters Rose, Teresa, and Anne. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his wife, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, extended family and friends.
Remains reposing at his late residence.
Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday, December 28 at 10.30am for Requiem Mass at 11am in St. Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoneill. Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
The Funeral Mass will be streamed live via the parish webcam at https://www.facebook.com/StMarysSessiaghoneill
Donations in lieu of flowers ,if so desired, directly to the Donegal Hospice at https://www.idonate.ie/2625_donegal-hospice.html or care of any family member.
Family time from 9pm until 3pm each day and on the morning of the funeral.
Anne Gallagher, St Johnston and formerly Kilmacrennan
The death has occurred of Anne Gallagher, née Cullen, Ardagh, St Johnston, formerly Kilmacrennan.
Anne will be lovingly missed by her husband Alfie, daughters and sons Clare, Jim, Feargal, Aine and Alphonsus, her beloved grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, her brother Michael, nieces, nephews and all her extended family and friends. Anne was predeceased by Patsy, Mary and Neil.
Reposing at her late residence at Ardagh, St Johnston. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral leaving her late residence on Tuesday morning at 10.30am going to St Columba’s Church, Drumoghill for 11am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Irish Heart Foundation, care of any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
Christie Kelly, Dunkineely
The death has occurred of Christie Kelly, Main Street, Dunkineely, peacefully in the Mater Hospital.
Predeceased by his wife Margaret, parents Danny and Mary, brother John. Sadly missed by his sons, John, Raymond and Donal, his daughter Emer, daughters-in-law, Marie, Monica and Louise, son-in-law, Shane, brother Charlie, sister Marie, sister-in-law, Bernie, brother-in-law, Pat James, all his adoring grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Remains reposing at Shovlin's Funeral Home, Ardara, on Monday, December 26 from 2pm to 4pm with removal to the Church of Saint Joseph and Saint Conal, Bruckless to arrive at 6pm to repose overnight.
Cortege travelling from Ardara via Ardaghy and through Dunkineely.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/169196518338379/?ref=share
Owen Kelly, Drumfries, Buncrana
The death has occurred at his home of Owen Kelly, Shandrum, Drumfries, Buncrana.
Owen will be sadly missed by his loving wife Maureen, his cherished family, Siobhan, Kathleen, Sharon, Liam-Patrick, Jason and his sister Ann Doherty; his grandchildren, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, nieces and nephews and the wider family circle.
Funeral on Tuesday at 11am in St Mary's Church, Cockhill with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Jim McClenaghan, Greencastle
The death has taken place at his home of Jim McClenaghan, St. Martin’s, Poundtown, Greencastle.
Jim’s remains are reposing at his home. You may pay your respects to the family on Monday and Tuesday from 10am to 10pm.
Jim's Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday at 11am in St. Mary's Church, Ballybrack, Moville, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed on http://seeitonline.ie.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny or c/o any family member.
Jim will be deeply missed by his loving family and wide circle of friends.
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