Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, Feburary 14, 2024


The following deaths have taken place:
- Vincent Doherty, Lifford
- Jakub Dabek, Ballybofey
- Willie McCallig, Five Points, Killybegs
- Mary Brennan, Dublin and formerly of Hillhead, Ardara
- Mary Doherty (Sean), Moville
- Sadie Harkin, Rinboy, Fanad and Coatbridge, Scotland
- John McCool, Stranorlar and formerly Derry City
- Kathleen O’ Kane née Mc Daid, Ternagushog, Castlefin
- Mary O’Donnell (née Connolly) of Gaoth Dobhair and Glasgow
Vincent Doherty, Lifford
The death has taken place February 13th 2024 at his home of Vincent Doherty, Cloughfin, Ballindrait, Lifford. F93 V3YV.
Beloved husband of Elizabeth, much loved father of Owen and Siobhan, father-in-law of Angela and David,
dearly loved grandfather of Odhran, Shay and Rionach and brother of Kathleen, Fran, Eva, Willie, Terry, Sylvia
and the late Pat, James, John, Neil and baby William.
Reposing at his home on Wednesday, February 14 from 2pm
Funeral leaving his home on Friday, February 16 at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick`s Church, Murlog at 11am.
Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, son, daughter, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sisters
and family circle.
Family time please from 10p.m. to 12 noon. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam
Jakub Dabek, Ballybofey
The tragic death has taken place of Jakub Dabek, aged 25, late of 17 Glenpatrick, Donegal Road, Ballybofey.
Much loved son of Beata Bladek, cherished brother to Andrzej and Klaudia Bladek. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his distraught mum, heartbroken brother and sister, grief stricken extended family, neighbours, and friends.
Reposing privately to family and friends at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Drumboe Avenue, Stranorlar, Eircode F93 A461, leaving from there on Wednesday morning at 10.45am for Mass of the Resurrection in the Church of Mary Immaculate at 11am. Interment afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery, Stranorlar.
House strictly private to neighbours and friends.
Flowers welcome, donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to a “Cúnamh”, c/o any family member or Martin McGowan, McGowan’s Funeral Home, Drumboe Avenue, Stranorlar.
Requiem mass will be steamed live on the parish webcam at www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar
Willie McCallig, Five Points, Killybegs
The death has occurred of Willie (Cool) McCallig, Five Points, Killybegs, surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Predeceased by his father (Gerry). Willie be forever loved and dearly missed by his adoring Mother Teresa (née Dunne), cherished siblings Danny (USA), Annemarie (USA), Mary, Gerard (USA), Michelle and his treasured nieces and nephews, his girlfriend Zoe (USA) and great friends in Ireland and USA.
Remains reposing at the Five Points, Killybegs on Wednesday from 2pm to 9pm. House private at all other times please. Removal on Thursday at 12.30pm to St. Mary's of the Visitation Church, Killybegs for funeral mass at 1pm followed by burial afterwards in Bruckless Cemetery. House private to family and close friends on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral mass can be viewed on the link below:
Mary Brennan, Dublin and formerly of Hillhead, Ardara
The peaceful death has occurred of Mary Brennan, Beggars Bush Court, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4, formerly of Hillhead, Ardara.
She will be sadly missed by her brother, Josie Brennan, Hillhead, Ardara; her sisters, Sister Angela Brennan, New York and Sally Rodohan, London; her nephews, nieces, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Predeceased by her brother, Raymond Brennan.
Remains reposing at McCabes funeral home, Common, Ardara on Wednesday February 14 from 12 noon until 6pm, followed by removal from there at 6.15pm going to the Church of the Holy Family Ardara for 6.30pm to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass at 11am on Thursday, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Mary's Funeral Mass may be viewed on the following link. church-of-the-holy-family-ardara - MCN
Mary Doherty (Sean), Moville
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Mary Doherty (Sean), Summerhill, Moville. F93NWK3.
Beloved wife of Charlie, much loved mother of Bríd and Bláithin. Deeply regretted by her son-in-laws Packie and Calvin and grandchildren Eve, Abi, Gavin, Brooke and Charley.
Removal yesterday from Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Letterkenny, to her late residence.
Funeral leaving from there on Thursday morning at 10.30am going to Saint Pius X Church Moville for requiem mass at 11am followed by burial afterwards in Bocan Cemetery, Culdaff.
Mary’s requiem mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam.
House private please from 10pm until 11am.
Sadie Harkin, Rinboy, Fanad and Coatbridge, Scotland
The death has occurred of Sadie Harkin of Rinboy, Fanad and Coatbridge, Scotland peacefully at Beaumont Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Sadly missed by her heartbroken partner Seán Din Friel, her loving sisters Margaret, Rose, Moira and Frances, her beloved brother Daniel, her niece Cara, her nephews Martin and Declan and her great-nephew Fionn.
Predeceased by her parents Con Harkin and Catherine (Duffy) Harkin and her nephew Kieran.
Removal from Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny at 4pm on Thursday February 15 going to her late residence Rinboy, Fanad (F92 H9Y1).
Requiem Mass will be held on Saturday, February 18 at 11am in St Mary's Church, Fanavolty with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
John McCool, Stranorlar and formerly Derry City
The sudden death has occurred at his late residence of John Mc Cool, 562 Ard Mc Cool, Stranorlar, and formerly Derry City. Sadly missed by Marie, much loved father of Kieran, Rachel and Katie, cherished brother of Margaret (Derry), Veronica (Derry, Frances (Derry), Maura (Derry), Frank (Derry) also the late Ann and Jacinta. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by Marie, son, daughters, brother, sisters, and extended family, and friends.
Remains reposing at Mc Cool’s Chapel of Rest, Ballybofey on Wednesday February 14 from 5pm to 10pm. Rosary at 9pm. Funeral leaving from there on Thursday February 15 at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar. Interment in Drumboe cemetery.
The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar.
Kathleen O’ Kane née Mc Daid, Ternagushog, Castlefin
The death has occurred of Kathleen O’ Kane née Mc Daid, Ternagushog, Castlefin, F93 H2PC.
Beloved wife of Noel, much loved mother of Lorraine and Joleen and mother in law of Adrian, loving granny of Ewen, Zach, Danny and Shay, dearest sister of the late Neilie, cherished daughter of the late Willie and Lena.
Reposing at the family home.
Funeral from the family home on Wednesday, February 14 at 11.30am for Requiem Mass at 12 noon in St. Columba’s Church, Doneyloop. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.
Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Flowers welcome. Donations, if so desired to The Alzheimers Society of Ireland, Donegal Branch c/o any family member.
Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by her entire family circle.
Mary O’Donnell (née Connolly) of Gaoth Dobhair and Glasgow
The death has taken place of Mary O’Donnell (née Connolly) of Strand Road, Magheraclogher and Glasgow. She passed away in The Lake House Nursing Home, Dunfanaghy.
Predeceased by her husband Hudaí, her parents Elizabeth and William, her sisters Sarah and Elizabeth. Sadly missed by her daughters Sarah and Máire, sons, Patrick, Hughie and Manus, her sister Kathleen, brother John and extended family and friends.
Her remains reposed at her home until 8pm last evening. House private to family after the evening Rosary.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday, February 14 at 11am in St Mary’s Church Derrybeg (F92 H289) with removal afterwards for private cremation at Lakelands Crematorium Cavan.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page.
Family flowers only, please.
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