Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, March 19, 2024
The following deaths have taken place:
- Patsy Mc Geever, Gweedore
- Barry Devine, Killygordon
- Niall Carbery, Rathmullan and Fintown
- Sally Kelly, Crossroads
- John O'Neill, Porthall
- Maria Searle, Dungloe and Dublin
- Terry Smith, Westmeath and Bridgend
- Trevor Melly, Lettermacaward
- Eileen Carlin, Crossroads
- Derek Burdon, Milford
- Maureen Corcoran, Kilmacrennan
- Veronica Coyle, Derry and Letterkenny
- Frances Mc Ginley, Lifford
- Eilish Mulligan, Falcarragh
- Charlie Doherty, Dooey and Hertshire
- Carmel Mullally-Powers Letterkenny and USA
Patsy Mc Geever, Gweedore
The sudden death has occurred at his home of Patsy Mc Geever, Glasserchoo, Gweedore, F92 P7K4.
Predeceased by his parents Cassie and Tom, daughter Donna, three brothers and a sister. Survived by his two daughters Teresa and Nigel, Mary and Keith, grandchildren Olivia and Victor, sister Frances and brother Micheal, in laws, nieces, nephews and a circle of family and friends.
His remains will be reposing at his residence in Glasserchoo. Rosary at 9pm. Funeral from there on Wednesday March 20 for 1pm Requiem Mass in St Colmcille's Church, Knockfola F92 D586 with burial afterwards in the adjacent Cemetery.
House Private after Rosary till 11am and on the morning of the Funeral.
Mass can be viewed live on Gallagher Funeral Directors facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054534291357
Barry Devine, Carricknamana, Killygordon
The death has occurred of Barry Devine, Carricknamana, Killygordon, F93 ET9T.
Peacefully in Staffordshire, England, surrounded by his loving family, 6th March 2024 R.I.P. Husband of Anna (née Mc Colgan), of Carnone, Killygordon, father of Kerrie and Paul. Barry will be deeply missed.
Reposing at his home in Carricknamana on Friday March 22 from 6pm to 10pm. The house is private to immediate family and neighbours only please. Burial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday March 23at 10am in St. Patrick's Church, Crossroads, Killygordon. Interment afterwards in St. Mary's Cemetery, Castlefinn. The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam.
Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his entire family circle.
Niall Carbery, Rathmullan and Fintown
The death has occurred of Niall Carbery, Pound Street, Rathmullen, and formerly of Meenadoan, Fintown.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Celine, son Neil and daughter Shauna, brothers Joe (Monica) and Liam (Mary), sister-in-law Geraldine, nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his mother Margaret, father Neil, brother Seán and sister Máire.
Niall's remains reposing at his home. Rosary nightly at 9pm. Family time from after the Rosary until 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass at 11 am on Wednesday in St Joseph's Church, Rathmullen, with burial afterwards in the local Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.mcn.live/Cameras/st-joesphs-church-rathmullan
Family flowers only with donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice C/O any family member.
Sally Kelly, Crossroads
The peaceful death has occurred of Sally Kelly, née Robinson, Lismulladuff, Crossroads, Killygordon, F93 A07X.
Much loved mother of Siobhán (Peter), Declan, Olivia (Stephen), Derek (Michelle) and Louise (Christopher), loving Nana of Oisín, Tiernan, Cassie Mai, Jack, Megan and Tommy, cherished daughter of the late Cass, dearest sister-in-law of Isobel.
Her remains are reposing at the family home on Tuesday from 12 noon.
Funeral from thereon Thursday at 10.20am for Requiem Mass at 11am in St Patrick's Church, Crossroads, Killygordon. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.
John O'Neill, Porthall
The peaceful death has taken place of John O’Neill, Boyagh, Porthall, F93 KPK2, formerly Camus Road, Strabane, County Tyrone.
Much loved husband of Geraldine and stepfather of Raymond, Ryan, Lynsey (Ryan); special Granda to Rachael, Ryan and Rebecka. John will be sadly missed by all his brothers and sisters and extended family and friends.
John's remains are reposing at his late residence on Tuesday from 12noon to 9pm with Rosary at 8pm. The house is strictly private on the morning of the funeral please.
Funeral leaving his late residence on Wednesday at 10.30am going to St Baithin’s Church, St Johnston for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in Derry City Cemetery, Lone Moor Road, Derry, BT48 2LA.
Maria Searle, Dungloe and Dublin
The death has taken place in Aras Gweedore of Maria Searle, Quay Road, Dungloe and Dún Laoghaire County Dublin.
She is sadly missed by Jason, Kym, Stjohn and partner Eddie Glackin.
Her remains will repose at Mc Glynn's Funeral Home, Dungloe on Wednesday from 5pm until 7pm.
Service will take place in Lakelands Crematorium Cavan on Thursday at 2pm.
Terry Smith, Westmeath and Bridgend
The death has taken place of Terry Smith, 39 Retreat Park, Athlone, Westmeath, N37 F5N8 and formerly of Bridgend.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Patricia, daughters Fiona and Jill, sons Philip, Michael and Terry, brothers, sisters, in-laws, his adoring grandchildren Nathan, Rachel, Maebh, Alfie, Patrick and Millie, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends.
His remains are reposing at his residence on Tuesday and Wednesday evening from 5pm until 9pm.
Requiem Mass in St Mary's Church, Athlone, N37 XP66, on Thursday at 10.30am followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan H12 RF78, at 3pm.
Family flowers only, donations if desired in lieu to Irish Cancer Society.
Trevor Melly, Lettermacaward
The death has occurred of Trevor Melly, Lettermacaward.
Sadly missed by his wife Louise, daughter Erin, his parents Breege and Jamsie, his brothers Felix (Janet), Barry (Tanya), his sisters Diane (Michael) and Sinead, his nephews, Conor, Logan and Teighernan, his nieces, Ciara, Niamh and Cassie, his extended family, friends and neighbours.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
Eileen Carlin, Crossroads
The death has occurred at her late residence of Eileen Carlin, Crossroads, Killygordon, F93 A0H6.
Beloved wife of the late John Carlin, much loved mother to Sean, Eugene, Marty, Declan, Deirdre, Bernie, and the late Joseph, cherished sister of Rosie, Bridie, Anne, Jimmy, and the late John, Joe, and Molly. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sons, daughters, sisters, brother, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family and friends.
Her remains are reposing at the home of her son Declan, Crossroads.
Funeral leaving from there on Tuesday at 10.40am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church Crossroads, Killygordon at 11am.Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. Mass will be streamed live via https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish
Family flowers only please, Donations in lieu, if so desired to St. Vincent De Paul, Crossroads, Killygordon, care of any family member.
Derek Burdon, Milford and Sunderland
The death has taken place, at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Derek Burdon, 37, Cooper's Crest, Milford, and formerly of Sunderland, England.
He is predeceased by his loving wife Patricia. Dearly loved father of Richard and Paula and loving grandfather of Jennifer. Deeply regretted by his loving son, daughter, granddaughter, sister-in-law, relatives and friends.
Funeral Service in Letterkenny Funeral Home, Port Road, Ballyraine, Letterkenny, F92 P407, at 3pm on Wednesday followed by Private Cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
Maureen Corcoran, Kilmacrennan
The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Maureen Corcoran, Kilmacrennan.
Sadly missed by her daughters Maryann (Ballyboes, Falcarragh) and Lynda (Letterkenny) and extended family and friends.
Her remains reposed at The Eternal Light, Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top Letterkenny on Monday with removal last evening to St Finian's Church, Falcarragh to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11am, with interment afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Donegal Hospice c/o Kieran Roarty Funeral Director.
Veronica Coyle, Derry and Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Veronica Coyle, née Frize, 13 Killary Road, Foyle Springs, Derry, and formerly of Dooballagh, Letterkenny.
Pre-deceased by her husband Paul, parents Denis and Alison and infant sister Michele. Sadly missed by her daughter Laura and partner Matt and daughter Lisa, by her brothers and sisters Maurice, Kevin, Helen, Rosemary, Denis, Sean and Sinead, her nieces and nephews, brother-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence. Family time please from 10pm to 12 noon.
Funeral leaving her home on Tuesday at 9.20am to Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty for Requiem Mass at 10am. Interment will take place afterwards in the City Cemetery.
Frances Mc Ginley, Lifford
The death has taken place March at Letterkenny University Hospital of Frances Mc Ginley, née Doherty, 2 Letterkenny Road, Lifford and formerly of Cloughfin, Ballindrait.
Beloved wife of the late Johnny, much loved mother of Paula, Catherine, Stephen, Jack and the late Mark, and sister of Kathleen, Eva, Willie, Terry, Sylvia and the late Vincent, Pat, James, John, Neil, Lawrence, Lila, May and the late baby William.
Her remains are reposing at her home. Family time please from 10pm to 11am.
Funeral leaving her home on Tuesday at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick`s Church, Murlog at 11am with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed live via https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/
Eilish Mulligan, Falcarragh
The death has taken place at her late residence of Eilish Mulligan, née Durning, Ballyboes, Falcarragh.
Beloved wife of Shaun, much loved mother to Brandon, Abby and Conor; deeply regretted by her mother Mildred, brother Bill, father-in-law Paddy, mother-in-law Anne, brothers-in-law Eugene and Pauric, sisters-in-law Jennifer, Anne Marie and Evelyn, nieces and nephews and the extended family. She is predeceased by her father Edward.
Eilish's remains will repose at the family home on Tuesday from 12 noon with Rosary at 9pm. Family time please after the Rosary and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in (Teach Phobail Naomh Fionán) followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed live on http://mcnmedia.tv/camera/falcarragh-parish-church
Family flowers only, please.
Charlie Doherty, Dooey and Hertshire
The death has occurred of Charlie Doherty, 23 Mount Pleasant, Cockfosters, Hertshire, England and formerly of Dooey. He died peacefully, on February 23 surrounded by his loving family.
Beloved husband of Peggy, father to Anthony, Declan and David and adored grandad to Leanne. He will be sadly missed by his wife, sons, their partners Annabel and Julie, granddaughter, sisters Margaret, Nora and Moire, brothers Michael and John, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and his many friends.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 12 noon in The Church of the Nativity, Kilmilkin, H91 HX64 with burial afterwards to Brennane Cemetery, Maam.
Carmel Mullally-Powers, Letterkenny and USA
The death has occurred of Carmel Mullally-Powers Letterkenny and St Charles, Illinois, USA on March 9, 2024.
Carmel was predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Mary (Molly) Mullally, and sisters Attracta, Brighid (Mackey), Clare (Doherty, Canada), Teresa (Ireland), and brother, Thomas (London).
Survivors include, her brother, Stephen, (Ireland), many nieces, nephews, and cousins in Ireland and Canada, especially Kevin Doherty (Canada) & Michael Mackey (Wexford, Ireland); brother-in-law, Robert Powers (Susan); sisters-in-law, Katherine (Michael) Carlson, Ann (Tom) Turrin, & Mary (Kevin) Donovan; stepson, Steven Powers III.
A memorial mass will be held at 10.30am on Friday at St John Neumann Catholic Church, 2900 East Main Street, St Charles. Interment of remains will follow at Prairie Cemetery, St Charles. Arrangements handled by Yurs Funeral Home.
Memorials to Living Well, Geneva; Hands of Hope, Geneva, and the American Cancer Society.
For more information, visit yursfuneralhomes.com
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