Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, November 8

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Deaths in Donegal

The following deaths have occurred:

Manus Curran, Gortahork

The death has occurred in Dungloe Community Hospital of Manus Curran, Lower Keeldrum, Gortahork.

Predeceased by his wife Irvine, son Daniel, daughter Maura, parents Rosie and Conal, brother Danny. Survived by his daughter Mairead (Australia), son Brian, sisters Margaret and Nora (Philadelphia) and a large circle of family and friends. 

Viewing in Gortahork Funeral Premises F92FT7C on Tuesday at 3pm to 9pm with Rosary at 9pm.

Funeral from there on Wednesday for 11am requiem Mass in Christ the King Church, Gortahork with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. 

Funeral Mass can viewed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/Camera/christ-the-king-gortahork.  

Mary Philomena McCarrick, Dublin and Dunfanaghy

The death has occurred of Mary Philomena (Phil) McCarrick (née McGarvey), Santry, Dublin and Dunfanaghy in her 95th year, peacefully at her home.

Beloved wife of the late Tommy and loving mother of Kathleen, Manus, Tom, Martin, Anne Marie, Brid, Donnacha, Nora and the late John; deeply regretted by her loving family, brother Donal, her 22 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren , sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives and friends. 

Reposing at her home  on Tuesday from 12pm to 9pm. The Holy Rosary will be receited at 9pm this evening after which the house will be private.

Removal on Wednesday morning to the Church of Our Lady of Victories, Balllymun Road, arriving at 10am for funeral Mass followed by burial in Dardistown Cemetery. House private on Wednesday morning. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers to St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown which can be given at the Church or through any family member.

Johnny Shek, Hong Kong and Letterkenny 

The peaceful death has taken place in Cameron Hospital, Fife, Scotland of Johnny Shek, formerly from Letterkenny and Hong Kong. Deeply missed by his daughters Savanna and Naomi, sister Yau Mui Chan, The Glebe, Letterkenny, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours. 

Johnny’s remains will be reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny on Thursday from 11am with prayers at 12 noon. Interment directly afterwards to New Leck Cemetery, Letterkenny.  

 

Paddy Timoney, Cloghan

The death has occurred of Paddy Timoney, Gortiness, Cloghan, F93 H778.

Patrick's remains are reposing at his home until removal on Tuesday at 6.15pm to Our Lady of Perpetual, Succour, Glenfin for reception prayers.

Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am with interment afterwards in Sessiaghoneill Cemetery, Ballybofey.  

Paddy will be sadly missed by his Aunt Mary and first cousin James, family relations, neighbours and many friends. Requiem mass can be viewed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/our-lady-of-perpetual-succour-glenfinn

Family time from 11pm to 11am. 

Celia McConigley, Portsalon

The death has occurred of Celia McConigley, Corry, Portsalon.

A former nurse at Lifford Community Hospital, she died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her brothers John and Packie, sisters Úna and Sr. Sarah Teresa and nephew Seamus. 

Deeply regretted by her sisters Catherine (Katie) and Margaret Mc Elwaine (Trialough) and brother-in-law Thomas. Sadly missed by her nephews and nieces Maura Boyle (Raceend Letterkenny), Úna Friel (Letterkenny), Ronan (Ballylar), Clodagh Walsh (Portsalon), Cait Doherty (Ardara), Shaun (Portsalon), Ciaran (Letterkenny) and Colm (Portsalon / Glenswilly), her extended family and many friends.  

Celia’s remains are reposing at her late residence. Removal from there at 10.30am on Wednesday arriving at St. Columba’s Church, Massmount, for 11am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Rosary at 8pm both nights. Family time only please from 10pm to 10am.

The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the St. Mary's Fanavolty & St. Columba's Massmount Facebook page https://m.facebook.com//stmarysfanavolty.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Donegal Hospice, care of any family member or McAteer Funeral Directors. 

Brendan Shiel, Castlefin

The death has occurred of Brendan Shiel, Belalt, Castlefin.

Brendan’s remains will arrive at St. Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon on Tuesday at approximately 3pm to repose overnight.

Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am

Interment afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Castlefin.

Sally Baylon, Co. Louth and Buncrana 

The death has occurred of Sally (Sarah) Baylon (née Fullerton), Townspark, Ardee, Louth, A92 F9F2 and late of Sleadrin, Buncrana, peacefully but suddenly at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda.

Predeceased by her son Peter, her parents, brothers and sisters. Sadly missed by her loving family, husband Peter, daughters Lorraine and Saleine, brothers and sisters, grandchildren Peter, Callum, Keisha, Ciaran and Summer, son-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in--law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.  

Reposing at her residence on Tuesday and Wednesday from 4pm to 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning at 9.15am to the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Ardee arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am which can be viewed on the parish webcam at https://churchmedia.tv/church-of-the-nativity-of-our-lady. Burial afterwards in Ballapousta Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to a local charity of your choice. 

House private on Thursday morning please. 

Margaret Evelyn Kelly (née Norris), Lecamy, Inishowen

The death has taken place of Margaret Evelyn Kelly (née Norris), originally of Tremone, Lecamy, Inishowen. She died peacefully on Monday at Belfast City Hospital.

Dearly loved wife of Damian and mother of Matthew, Adam, and Tim.

A celebration of Maggie’s life will take place at All Souls Church, Elmwood Avenue, Belfast on Wednesday at 2pm.

Private cremation service to take place next week.

Donations in lieu of flowers suggested to Macmillan Cancer Support.

Patrick Doherty, Buncrana and Derry

The death has taken place of Patrick Doherty, Buncrana and Derry.

Beloved husband of the late Rose, father of Brendan, Declan, Dympna and the late Enda and brother of John.

Reposing at his late residence, 6 Heron Walk, Ardravan, Buncrana.

Funeral leaving there at 9.30am on Wednesday going to St Mary’s Oratory, Buncrana for Requiem Mass at 10am with interment afterwards in Lagg Cemetery, Malin.

Family time please from 10pm.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/buncrana

Jim Diver, Ballyness, Falcarragh and formerly of Burt and Meath

The death has occurred of Jim Diver, Ballyness, Falcarragh and formerly of Burt and Meath. 

Predeceased by his parents, brother Harry, grandson Cian. Survived by wife Eileen, sons Darragh, David and Paul, grandchildren Ava and Caitlin, brother Joe (Dublin) sister Mary (Redcastle), in-laws, nieces, nephews and a large circle of family and friends.

His remains are reposing at his residence in Ballyness. Removal from there on Tuesday, November 8 at 11.30am for 3pm service and cremation in the Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to Donegal Hospice, care of any family member

Patricia Doherty (Oregan) Carndonagh

The death has taken place of Patricia Doherty (Oregan) (née Monagle), New Road, Carndonagh.

Her remains are reposing at her home. Funeral leaving there on Tuesday at 10.30am to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family time from 10pm to 10am. House private on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only, donations lieu to Carndonagh Community Hospital.

Mass can be viewed via churchmedia.tv parish of Carndonagh, https://churchmedia.tv/parish-of-carndonagh-donegal

Hugh Doherty (Clarke), Letterkenny  

The peaceful death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice Letterkenny of Hugh Doherty (Clarke), 22 Ashbrook, Letterkenny and formerly Iconic Flowers, Carnamuggagh, Letterkenny and Desertegney, Buncrana.

Predeceased by his parents Liz and Joe. Deeply missed by his brother Denis, sisters Mary and Helen, Uncle Eddie Doherty (USA), cousins, neighbours and friends.

Hugh’s remains reposed at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny on Monday with removal to Star of the Sea Church, Desertegney on Monday evening to repose overnight.

Requiem Mass there on Tuesday November 8 at 11am with interment afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Danny (Dan) Bennis, Letterkenny 

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Danny (Dan) Bennis, 32 Willowbrook, Glencar, Letterkenny, retired from the HSE.

Predeceased by his parents John and Eileen, Limerick City. Deeply missed by his loving wife Jacinta, daughters Orlaith and Fiona, brothers Gerard, John, Frank and Joe and sister, Anne, Limerick, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Danny’s remains reposed at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny on Monday with removal that evening to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Letterkenny to repose overnight.

Requiem Mass there on Tuesday, November 8 at 11am with private cremation to take place later.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul c/o any family member. House private, please.

Eddie Kelly, Malin

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Eddie Kelly, Glentoskert, Glengad, Malin.

Removal has taken place from Liam Collins Funeral Premises, Culdaff to his home.

Funeral from there on Tuesday, November 8 at 10.15am for 11am Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Lagg, Malin, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

House private to family only on the morning of the funeral.    

  

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