Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday evening, April 12, 2023
The following deaths have occurred:
- Noel Dolan, Athlone and formerly Bundoran
- Tony McHugh, Derrybeg
- David Hickey, Dublin / Bunbeg
- Deborah Brown, Ramelton / Belfast / Cushendun, Antrim
- Mary Trearty (née Duddy), Creeslough
- Nora Shovlin, Kenaughty, Ardara
- Thomas (Thos) O'Hare, Belrobin, Kilkerley, Dundalk, Louth / Ballyshannon
- Pete Doherty, Drim, Cloghan
- Anne McCay, Cloughfin, Ballindrait
- Barry Travers, East End, Bundoran
Noel Dolan, Athlone and formerly Bundoran
The death has occurred of Noel Dolan Ardnagrath, Walderstown, Athlone, Westmeath, N37 KD73 and formerly of Bundoran. Unexpectedly at home on April 10, 2023.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Carole, deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his children, Shane, Rachel, Mark and Amanda, daughters in law Melanie and Jo, son in law Paul, brother Ray, sister in law Claire, grandchildren, nephews, nieces and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at his residence on Sunday from 4pm until 7pm. Requiem Mass on Monday at 11am in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Tubberclair followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
No flowers please, donations if desired in lieu to Irish Cancer Society. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.
Due to increases in flu/viruses, the family asks that those attending the funeral be vigilant and hand sanitise where appropriate.
Tony McHugh, Derrybeg
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Tony McHugh, Stramartin, Derrybeg, originally of Brinlack, Gweedore. Sadly missed by his loving wife Sheila, daughter Regina, son Adrian, sister-in-law Sábha(Sophia) cousin John Mc Geady and extended Mc Geady family & friends.
Predeceased by his mother Máire Sheonaí and brother-in-law Tom. His remains will repose at his home tomorrow, Thursday, and on Friday from 11am to 8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm. Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Derrybeg on Saturday at 11am, with burial afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page.
David Hickey, Dublin / Bunbeg
The death has occurred of David Hickey, late of South Circular Road, Dublin 8 and formerly of Strand Road, Bunbeg.
April 9, 2023 peacefully following a short illness, surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of the Staff in St James's Hospital. Predeceased by his father Liam.
Devoted son of Marie and Cherished brother of Deirdre, Ciaran, Sean and Liam. David will be forever loved and very sadly missed by his sister, brothers, sister-in-law, Sharon, brother-in-law, Paul, niece Caoimhe, Partner Carol and her children Alex and Ella, extended family, friends and his colleagues in Bank Of Ireland.
All enquiries to Massey Bros, The Coombe on (01) 453 3333. Funeral arrangements later.
Deborah Brown, The Mall, Ramelton / Belfast / Cushendun, Antrim
The death has occurred of Deborah Brown, painter and sculptor of The Mall, Ramelton, and formerly Marlborough Park South, Belfast and Cushendun, Co. Antrim on April 8, in her 96th year, at Donegal Hospice in the presence of friends.
To the great sadness of her family, her friend and carer Michelle Patterson and a wide circle of friends and artist colleagues. Predeceased by her dear friend and travelling companion Anne Crookshank.
Funeral Service at St Paul's Church of Ireland, Ramelton, on Saturday, April 15, at 2pm. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Alice Berger Hammerschlag Award at the Arts Council of Northern Ireland or the Prof. Anne Crookshank Travel Bursary at the Dept. of History of Art at Trinity College, Dublin.
Mary Trearty (née Duddy), Creeslough
The death has occurred of Mary Theresa Trearty (née Duddy), Kilmacloo, Creeslough, F92 DN44.
Predeceased by her husband Barney. Reposing at her home. Funeral Mass in St. Michael's Church, Creeslough, on Friday, April 14, at 11am, followed by burial in Doe Graveyard.
Mass can be viewed on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church
Family time from 11pm to 10am and on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Creeslough Day Centre c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director.
Nora Shovlin, Kenaughty, Ardara
The peaceful death has occurred in Harbour Lights Nursing Home, Bruckless, of Nora Shovlin, Kenaughty, Ardara. Sadly missed by her son Brian, her daughters Marie, Majella, Ann, Noreen, Regina, her 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, her daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, her sisters Maura, Roise, Kitty and Eileen, her extended family, friends and neighbours. Predeceased by her husband Danny and her son Philip.
Her remains will repose in her late residence in Kenaughty on Wednesday, April 12 until 10pm. Removal from there at 12.40pm on Thursday, April 13 going to the Church of The Holy Family, Ardara for funeral Mass at 1pm with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/ camera/church-of-the-holy- family-ardara
Thomas (Thos) O'Hare Belrobin, Kilkerley, Dundalk, Louth / Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Thomas (Thos) O'Hare, Belrobin, Kilkerley, Dundalk, Louth / Ballyshannon.
Retired Member of An Garda Síochána. Peacefully, at home, following a short illness, surrounded and tenderly cared for by his family. Predeceased by his parents Tom O’Hare and Lily O’Hare McArdle, brother Kevin and stepfather Johnny McArdle.
Thos is survived by his loving wife Ann, sons John, Tommy and Daryl, daughters Regina, Vanessa and Sheena, his sister Loretto Gaughran and brother-in-law Aidan. He will be sadly missed and remembered by his wife, sons, daughters, sons-in-law Liam and Barry and partners Lorraine, Sinead, Niall and Maria, his 18 adoring grandchildren, brother-in-law John and his wife Sue, family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his home (Eircode A91 HV12) until 6pm on Wednesday, April 12 for family and close friends only.
House strictly private at all other times.
Removal on Thursday at 12.50pm, proceeding on foot to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kilkerley, arriving for funeral Mass at 1.30pm, followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium.
The Mass can be viewed live by following this link: https://churchmedia.tv/church-of-the-immaculate-conception-kilkerley
The family ask that those attending Thos’ funeral will fulfil his wish that bright colours be worn at the reposal and ceremonies.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the North Louth Hospice and Homecare Foundation, donations box at the home and Church or donations can be made by following this link: https://www.idonate.ie/cause/NorthLouthHospice
Pete Doherty, Drim, Cloghan
The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Pete Doherty, Drim, Cloghan. He was predeceased by his parents, Peadar and Máire, sister Cáit and brother Neil. He is survived by his sister Róise Dooley (Monasterin, Co Kildare), brother Josie,(Drim), Bernie Browne, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
His remains reposing at the home of his nephew, Peadar and Máire McMenamin, Cloghanbeg, Cloghan, F93 NW80. Family time until 12 noon on Wednesday.
Removal at 4.30pm on Wednesday, April 12, to arrive for 5pm at The Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Glenfin, to repose in The Oratory, with Rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass at 12 noon on Thursday, April 13, with burial afterwards in Kilteevogue Cemetery.
The funeral Mass can be viewed at https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/our-lady-of-perpetual-succour-glenfinn
Anne McCay, Cloughfin, Ballindrait
The sudden death has occurred of Anne McCay, Cloughfin, Ballindrait, Lifford.
Lovingly missed by her family, her sisters Catriona and husband Tony, Bernadette and husband Geard, nephews and nieces James, Christopher, Dervla, Geard and Majella, Uncle Tom and families and all her extended family and friends. She was predeceased by her mother and father Mary and Jim Joe McCay and her uncle Paddy, may they rest in peace.
She will be reposing at her sister Catriona and Tony O’Neill's residence, Cloughfin, Ballindrait, for wake all day Wednesday. Funeral from Cloughfin, Ballindrait, on Thursday, April 13 morning at 11.20am, going to St Patrick’s Church, Murlog, for 12 noon Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed at https://clonleighparish.com/ webcam-watch-live/
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Donegal Hospice or The Irish Heart Foundation c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
Barry Travers, East End, Bundoran
The death has occurred of Barry Travers, East End, Bundoran suddenly at Sligo University Hospital. Beloved son of the late Malachy and Barbara Travers. Deeply regretted by his brothers Clement and Charlie, his sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and all his many relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Breslin's Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran, Eircode F94E92F, on Wednesday evening, April 12, from 4pm to 7pm. Removal from the Funeral Home on Thursday morning, April 13, at 10.40am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran, for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am, burial afterwards in St. Ninnidh's Cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran.
The funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie
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