Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, January 3

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Deaths in Donegal

The following deaths have occurred:

Catherine Campbell, Curraghamone, Ballybofey

The sudden death has occurred at her home of Catherine Campbell, aged 15 years, Curraghamone, Ballybofey.

Beloved daughter of Peter and Eleanor and much loved sister of Rebecca, and David. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her heartbroken father, mother, sister, brother, grandparents, uncles, aunts, extended family and friends.

Remains reposing at the family home on Tuesday from 7pm. Funeral leaving the family home on Thursday at 10.15am for Requiem Mass at 11am in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar. Interment afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery.

The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar

Family time from 9pm until 12 noon, and on the morning of the funeral.

Donal Kelly, Dooballagh, Letterkenny

The peaceful death took place at his home on Monday, January 2 of Donal Kelly, Dooballagh, Letterkenny.

Deeply missed by his loving wife Tina and family John, Annmarie, Paddy, Jacinta, Hughie, Christine, Donal, Siobhan, Noreen, Seán and Seamus, brothers Pearse, Tom, Michael and Chris, sister Margaret Bonner, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours. 

Donal is predeceased by his parents Daniel and Annie, brothers Plunkett, Eamonn, Edward and Seán and sisters Bridget, Ann and Máirín Patton. 

Donal’s remains will be reposing at his late residence (F92 DYT4) on Tuesday from 4pm until 10pm and on Wednesday from 12 noon until 10pm with Rosary both nights at 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Removal from there on Thursday at 10.30am going to St. Patrick’s Church, Drumkeen for 11am Requiem Mass. Interment afterwards to the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.  

Sheila Coll, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Sheila Coll, née Herlihy, Mowlam Nursing Home, Sligo and late of 34 Siamer Drive, Ballyshannon. Peacefully at Sligo University Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents Bill and Hannah, her husband Kevin and her sister Brid. Sadly missed by her daughter Natalie, son-in-law Padraig Feeney, her grandchildren Nicole, Ross and Natasha, her partner and soul mate Harry Watson and his family, nephews Bernard, Stephen, niece Petra and all her extended family and friends.  

Reposing at John McGee & Sons Funeral Home, Belleek Rd, Ballyshannon (F94Ed21) on Tuesday from 5pm to 7pm with removal to St. Joseph's Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon for evening prayer at 7.30pm.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. 

All enquiries to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home on 087 2218483.

John Kelly, Termon

The peaceful death has occurred of John Kelly, Stragraddy, Termon.

Survived by his wife Margaret, children Danny, Marian (Danny McTaggart), Maeve (Phillip McLaughlin) and Noel and Anne, Margo and Paul McNally and Bried and John McDaid; granddaughters Aine, Orla, Cara, Leah, Ellie and Niamh; sister Madge Carr; brother Hughie; nieces, nephews and extended family.

Remains will repose at his home from 11am on Tuesday. Funeral to St. Columba’s Church, Termon on Thursday for 12 noon requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family time please from 11pm to 11am.

Donations in lieu of flowers to the Claddagh Ward, University Hospital Galway, c/o any family member.

Priscilla Roulston, Derry and Convoy

The peaceful death has taken place on December 31 of Priscilla Margaret Elizabeth Roulston, late of 39 Prehen Park, Derry and Convoy, at Silverdale Care Home, Castlederg.

Dearly beloved wife of the late Cyril. Much loved sister of Murial, Norman and the late Isobel, Doreen, Robert, Jane, Billy and John.

Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday in Ray Presbyterian Church at 2.30pm followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Family and friends are welcome to visit at Murial and William Perry’s home, Magheracorran, Convoy (F93YX44) on Tuesday  from 2pm-9pm.

Priscilla will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews and friends.

No flowers please, donations in lieu to Friends of Spruce, Altnagelvin Hospital.

All enquires to Adair and Neely Funeral Directors. 

 

James Patton, Ballybofey

The sudden death has occurred at his late residence of James Patton, Carn, Ballybofey.

Beloved husband of the late Florence and much loved father of Laura, and cherished brother of Annie. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his heartbroken daughter, sister, extended family, neighbours very many friends.  

Remains reposing at the family home on Tuesday, January 3 from 7pm. Funeral leaving from there on Thursday at 1.30pm for Service of Thanksgiving in St Anne’s Parish Church, Monellan, Crossroads, Killygordon at 2pm.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. Family time from 10pm until 12 noon and on the day of the funeral. 

Kathleen Miller, Cork and Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Kathleen (Kitty) Miller (née Hayden), Barrack Hill, Ballycotton, Cork and formerly of 27 The Mall, Ballyshannon. 

Predeceased by her husband Willie. Sadly missed by her son David, daughter-in-law Ann, sister Tease Cross, brother-in-law Thomas Cross, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Relatives, neighbours and friends can visit the funeral home of T. Wallis and Sons, Meghan House, Riverside Way, Midleton, Co. Cork (P25YR22) from 5.30pm to 7pm on Tuesday, January 3. 

Following transfer to Donegal, relatives, neighbours and friends can visit the funeral home of McKenna/McGee, Belleek Road Ballyshannon  (F94ED21) from 5pm to 7pm on Thursday, January 5.

Funeral service and burial on Friday at 1pm in St. Anne's Church, Ballyshannon. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to the ISPCA or the RNLI. 

Rosemary McLaughlin, Moville

The death has occurred of Rosemary McLaughlin (née Lynott), Montgomery Terrace, Moville.

Rosemary's remains are reposing at her home where you are welcome to pay your respects, with family time please from 11pm to 11am. 

Funeral from her home on Tuesday at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in St. Pius X Church, Moville, followed by burial in Ballybrack Cemetery. 

Family flowers only, donations in lieu to The Nazareth House, Fahan, Patient Comfort Fund, c/o any family member. 

Ellen Quinn, Ballybofey

The death has occurred at Brindley Manor Nursing Home, Convoy, of Ellen Quinn, (née Sweeney), aged 97, formerly 8 St. Vincent's Close, Ballybofey.

Beloved wife of the late William and much loved sister of the late Mary, John, Joe, and Paddy. Deeply regretted by her nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

Remains reposed at McCool’s Chapel of Rest, Ballybofey on Monday until removal on Monday evening to the Church of  Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar to repose until Wednesday for requiem Mass at 10am. Interment afterwards in Stranorlar cemetery.

The Requiem Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar

Sean Crawford, Castlefin

The death has occurred of Sean Crawford, Gortnagrace, Castlefin.

Beloved husband of Eileen, much loved father of Sean, Mairead, Dermot, Alison, Denise, Damien and Aldwin, loving granda of eleven grandchildren and great-granda of two great-grandchildren, cherished brother of Eamon, Mary, Brigid and the late Gretta.

Sean's remains are reposing at his home. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 10.20am for Requiem Mass at 11am in St. Columba's Church, Doneyloop. Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.

The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam on https://m.facebook.com/urneycastlefinnparish/  

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Charles Lynch, Funeral Director.

Mary Cowley, Keadue

The death has taken place at Dungloe Community Hospital of Mary Cowley, Keadue, Burtonport.

Predeceased by her husband Mike, she is sadly missed by her sons Michael (Susan) Killybegs. Alan (Annlouise) Keadue, Charles (Louise) Annagry, Stephen (Rita) Sheskinarone, and Shaun (Rachel) Dungloe and her brother Hughie (Marie) Keadue, grandchildren and extended family.

Her remains reposed at Mc Glynn's Funeral Home, Dungloe until removal on Monday evening to St Mary's Church, Kincasslagh,  to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11am with interment in Belcruit Cemetery.

Cecil Scanlon, Stranorlar

The death has taken place at Lettterkenny University Hospital of Cecil Scanlon, Killross, Stranorlar.

Predeceased by his late wife Ruby; beloved father of sons Gordon, Geoffery, Karl and Shane and daughter Michelle, daughters-in-law Erin, Olive, MaryJo and Rose. Cherished grandfather of Anuiska, Enya, Dwayne, Marrion, Molly and Lucy, also great-grandchildren Leo, Joey, Ava, Sophie, Katie and Holly. Cecil will be sadly missed by his wider family circle, neighbours and friends.

House strictly private please at the request of the family, and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral leaving from his home on Tuesday at 11.15am for 12 noon funeral service in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Raphoe, followed by burial in the family plot in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please; donation in lieu if desired to Friends of Letterkenny University hospital care of Terence McClintock funeral director, Convoy.

Dinny Byrne, Killybegs

The death has occurred of Dinny Byrne, Marine Drive, Killybegs.

Predeceased by his son Denis, he is sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, sons James, Aidan, Kevin and Sean, daughters Yvonne and Annette, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

His remains are reposing at his residence from 8pm to 10pm on Tuesday evening and from 11am to 10pm on Wednesday. House private on the morning of the funeral. 

Removal on Thursday morning at 10.30am to St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs, for 11am Funeral Mass. Burial will take place afterwards in the local cemetery. Mass will be streamed live on www.mcnmedia.tv

Family flowers only, please.  

Anne McCabe, Dublin and Milford

The death has occurred suddenly at home, of Anne McCabe (née McGettigan), Malahide, Dublin and formerly of Milford.

Beloved wife of Vincent, she will be very sadly missed by her loving husband, daughter Gráinne, son Séamus, son-in-law Adrian, daughter-in-law Fiona, her adored grandchildren Kevin, Matthew, Emily, Andrew, Fionn, Saibh and Senan, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Reposing in Staffords Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock on Wednesday, January 4, from 2pm to 4pm. Removal to St. Sylvester’s Church, Malahide on Thursday morning for 10.30am Funeral Mass followed by burial in Balgriffin cemetery. 

A live stream of Anne’s funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/malahide

Peter Pringle, Killybegs and Galway

The death has occurred peacefully at his residence of Peter Pringle, Costello, Connemara, County Galway and formerly from Killybegs.

Predeceased by his daughter Lulu and his sister Pauline, he is sadly missed by his wife Sunny, daughter Anna, sons Thomas and John, his brother Pat, in-laws Eric and Christina, 12 grandchildren, nephew Roschard, niece Rosana, relatives, neighbours and friends.

His remains reposed at Naughton's Funeral Parlour (H91AF40) on Monday. House private by request.

Cremation will take place on Tuesday after 2pm ceremony in Shannon Crematorium.

Family flowers only.  

Bosco McGill, Ardara

The death has occurred peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and in the care of Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross, of Bosco McGill, Dublin and formerly of Ardara. 

Predeceased by his wife Margaret, he will be greatly missed by his children Andrea, Karl and Ruth, his grandchildren Charlie, Sophia, Juliette and Adam, his siblings Mary, Phyll, Bernadette and Gerard, son-in-law Eoghain Murphy, Ruth’s partner Vincent Roche, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and all his extended family and friends.

Bosco reposed at Larry Massey Funeral Home, 100 Terenure Road North, on Sunday before travelling home to Ardara, where he reposed at Shovlin's Funeral Home, Sandfield, on Monday evening. Family house private, please.

Funeral Mass at Church of the Holy Family, Ardara, on Tuesday, at 1pm followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Donations in lieu of flowers to the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and the Irish Hospice Foundation.    

Janette Collins, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Janette Collins (née McKiver), 15 Leck Cottages, Oldtown, Letterkenny, F92 EOPO.

Reposing at her late residence.  House private on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral from there on Tuesday with Mass at 11am in St Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny with burial afterwards in New Leck Cemetery. Mass can be viewed at https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny

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