Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, January 31, 2024

The following deaths have taken place:

- Aisling Lyttle (née McShane), Shancreggan, Stranorlar

- Mary Doherty (née Patton), Upper Dromore, Letterkenny

- Maeve Nee, Ballyness, Falcarragh

- Gerard (Gerry)(Ger) Monaghan, Hollymount, Claremorris, Mayo / Dunkineely

- Molly Guy, née Caffrey, Sandyford, Dublin and Lifford

- Kevin Donaghy, Darney, Bruckless

- Benny Porter, Letterkenny Road, Lifford

- John Alcorn, Moyle View, Milford

- Michael Melly, Cullion, Leitir Mac a’ Bhaird and formerly from Fintown

- John Sweeney (John the Chef) of Milford and Lunniagh and originally from Drogheda

- Winifred Mullarkey, Dublin and Bundoran

Aisling Lyttle (née McShane), Shancreggan, Stranorlar

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Aisling Lyttle, née McShane, Shancreggan, Stranorlar (F93YW57) formerly of Kilcar.

Aisling will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her husband David, son Darragh and daughter Amy. Sadly missed by her mother Margaret and mother-in-law Lily. Predeceased by her father Bernard McShane and father-in-law Ronnie Lyttle. Deeply regretted by her brothers Brendan, Paul (Teresa), Kieran (Anne), Brian (Brenda), sisters Deirdre (Michael), Yvonne (Oliver), Andrea (Adrian), Carla (Michael), sister-in-law Rhonda (Justin), nieces, nephews, extended family circle, neighbours and many friends.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence from 12 noon on Wednesday. Funeral leaving from there on Friday,February 2, at 10.15am for 11am Funeral Mass in Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar, with burial afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery. Family time please from 10pm to 12 noon and on the morning of the funeral.

Rosary each night at 9pm. Family flowers only please, donations, in lieu, to Breast Care Centre Northwest, care of any family member or Terence McClintock funeral director. Funeral Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar.

Aisling will be deeply missed, forever loved and never forgotten.

Mary Doherty (née Patton) Upper Dromore, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Mary Doherty (née Patton) Upper Dromore, Letterkenny F92 E2YR at her home on Monday January 29, 2024.

Deeply missed by her loving sons Niall, Peter, PT, Tommy and Jim (Sligo) and daughters Isobel (Sligo) and Elaine (Sligo), grandchildren and great-grandchildren, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers Peter, Tommy, Jim and Paddy and sister Peggy Tourish, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Mary is predeceased by her husband Paddy and baby Helen, sisters Rose, Bella McGinley, Rosaleen McGee, Rita Duddy and Ethna Boyle.

Mary’s remains will be reposing at her late residence on Wednesday, January 31, from 2pm until 10pm and on Thursday, February 1, from 2pm until 10pm. There will be a shuttle bus operating from Jim Patton’s home, Trimragh F92 E9DV from 6pm each evening.

Celebration of Mary’s life and prayers will take place at the family home on Friday, February 2, followed by interment in Conwal Cemetery, Letterkenny, at a time to be confirmed.

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

Maeve Nee, Ballyness, Falcarragh

The peaceful death has occurred of Maeve Nee, Ballyness, Falcarragh, F92 C7Y4 and formerly of Baltoney, Gortahork in Letterkenny University Hospital. Survived by her sister Bernadette, her nephews Micheal and Sinead, Mairtin, Pádraig and her great niece Saoirse and a circle of family and friends.

Maeve's remains reposing at her late residence. Funeral from there on Wednesday January 31 for 11am requiem mass in Christ the King Church, Gortahork F92 DP86 with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. Mass can be viewed live on www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/christ-the-king-gortahork.

House private on the morning of the funeral.

Gerard (Gerry)(Ger) Monaghan, Hollymount, Claremorris, Mayo / Dunkineely

The death has occurred of Gerard (Gerry/Ger) Monaghan who passed away suddenly Sunday morning.

Deeply adored and missed by his parents Joey and Rosaleen (McCabe), sons Sean and Kieran and their mother Margaret, his sisters Kaz and Michelle, Sharon and his many friends, extended family and neighbours.

Remains reposing at his parents residence (Loughmult F94 XF80) Wednesday from 3pm until 9pm with Rosary at 9pm.

Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am in The Church of St Joseph and St Conal, Bruckless followed by burial in Ballintra Cemetery.

Family flowers only donation if desired to Pieta House c/o any family member or Derek Mc Cabe Funeral Directors.

House private on the morning of the Funeral.

Molly Guy, née Caffrey, Sandyford, Dublin and Lifford

The death has occurred of Molly Guy, née Caffrey, Sandyford, Dublin and Lifford.

She passed away peacefully at St. Vincent’s University Hospital while surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Joseph and much-loved mother of Hugh.

Sadly missed and remembered by all her family, brothers Tony, Gerard, Brian, Kevin and Patrick, sister Una, brother-in-law John, sister-in-law Mary, daughter-in-law Michelle, nephews, nieces, grandchildren Molly and Darragh, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Molly will repose at JP Ward and Sons Funeral Home, Sandyford Village on Wednesday, January 31, from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Thursday, February 1, to St. Mary’s Church, Sandyford Village arriving for 11am Mass, followed thereafter to Glencullen Cemetery.

Click here at 11am on Thursday to view live streaming of Funeral Mass.

Kevin Donaghy, Darney, Bruckless

The death has occurred of Kevin Donaghy, Darney, Bruckless. 

Sadly missed by his loving wife, Wendy, of 61 years, children Natasha (Alex), Tristan (Anne), Marcus (Anne), Meriel (Bill) and grandchildren, extended family, relatives and friends.

Reposed at Mc Brearty’s Funeral Home on Tuesday with later removal to Dublin, body being donated for medical research.

A celebration of Kevin’s life will take place in St.John’s Church Killybegs on Friday, February 2 at 12noon.

Benny Porter, Letterkenny Road, Lifford

The death has occurred of Benny Porter, Letterkenny Road, Lifford, F93 Y8NT.

Lovingly missed by his wife Isobel, sons and daughters Brendan, Bernie, Martin, Barry, and Nicola, his 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild, his brothers Dennis and Hugo and all his extended family and friends.

Benny was predeceased by his parents Sarah and Dennis, sister Molly, brother Jim and baby Sarah.

Funeral from his late residence on Wednesday, January 31 at 10.30am going to St Patrick’s Church, Murlog for 11am

Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/

John Alcorn, Moyle View, Milford

The peaceful death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of John Alcorn, Moyle View, Milford.

Reposing at the residence of his son Declan and Kosh Alcorn, Tirhomin, Milford, F92 F857.

Funeral service on Wednesday, January 31, at 2pm in Fannett Presbyterian Church, Kerrykeel.

Burial afterwards in Milford Presbyterian Cemetery.

Funeral service can be viewed on Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors Facebook Page. 

Michael Melly, Cullion, Leitir Mac a’ Bhaird and formerly from Fintown

The death has occurred in the Donegal Hospice of Michael Melly, Cullion, Leitir Mac a’ Bhaird and formerly from Fintown.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday, January 31 at 12 noon in St. Bridget’s Church, Leitir Mac a’ Bhaird with interment afterwards in Cill Bhríde cemetery.

House is private on the morning of the Funeral.

John Sweeney (John the Chef) of Milford and Lunniagh, Derrybeg, originally from Drogheda

The sudden death has taken place of John Sweeney (John the Chef) of Milford and Lunniagh, Derrybeg, originally from Drogheda.

Remains reposing at the family home in Lunniagh.

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

Wake on Wednesday from 11am – 8pm.

Rosary both at 8pm.

Funeral Mass on Thursday, February 1 at 11am in St. Mary’s Church, Derrybeg (F92 H289). Interment afterwards in Maghergallon Cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page https://bit.ly/3DoIMm.

Winifred Mullarkey, Dublin and Bundoran

The death has occurred of Winifred Mullarkey, Rathmines, Dublin and Bundoran. Beloved sister of Ann, Edward, Evelyn, Tom, Kathleen and Jim, sister-in-law of David and Holly and aunt of Seán, Clare, Niamh, Mia, Jodie, Anna, Sarah and Eddie.

She will be sadly missed by her loving family, relatives and friends. 

House private please. No flowers. Funeral and Cremation Service will take place on Wednesday afternoon, January 31, at 3:15 pm at the Victorian Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium D6W HY98. The service can be viewed here.

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