Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday evening, March 20, 2024
The following deaths have taken place:
- Gerard Coyle, Burt
- Anthony (Tony) Dooley, Glenties / Kilkenny
- John Fisher, Carrigart
- Terence Johnston, Letterkenny
- Maura Shields, Glen, Carrigart
- Anthony Dunworth, Clooney, Ramelton
- Brigid Boyce (née Murray), Cranford
- Barry Devine, Killygordon
- Sally Kelly, Crossroads
- Maria Searle, Dungloe and Dublin
- Terry Smith, Westmeath and Bridgend
- Trevor Melly, Lettermacaward
- Carmel Mullally-Powers Letterkenny and USA
Gerard Coyle, Bohillion, Burt
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Gerard Coyle, Bohillion, Burt. Predeceased by his wife Mary (née Burns).
Much loved father of James, Martin, Anthony, Barry and Philip and loving brother of Kevin, Noel, Neil and Eileen McClay. Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by his sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sister, extended family and friends.
Reposing at his home from 10pm on Thursday morning, March 21. Funeral on Saturday morning, March 23, leaving his home at 10.15am going to St. Aengus' Church, Burt for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in Burt Cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/burt.
Family time please from 10pm to 10am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, to Medical 3, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.
Anthony (Tony) Dooley, Glenties / Rosbercon, Kilkenny
The death has occurred of Anthony (Tony) Dooley, Glenties Co. Donegal F94Y1RH, Rosbercon/Tullogher Co. Kilkenny
and Raheny, Dublin. Retired member of An Garda Síochána Dublin.
Peacefully at his home in the arms of his loving wife and surrounded by his loving family.
Forever loved and missed by his darling wife Helena, daughters Deirdre, Maria and Charlie, sons Anston and Turlough and brother Shem, grandchildren Kiki, Abigail, Harry, Daniel, Tarlagh, Matthew, Joseph, Charlotte, Jacob, Rebecca, Edward, Alma, Evan, Hanora, Annie, Rachael, Emily and Lorcan, sons-in-law Joseph, Richie and David, daughters-in-law Edel and Monica, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, aunt-in-law Mary, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and a large circle of friends.
Sincere thanks to all the nursing staff that cared for him so attentively also Dr. Cooke and staff at the Glenties Health Care Centre and Fr. Gerard Cunningham.
Tony’s remains will repose today Wednesday March 20 Shovlins Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara from 5pm until 8pm. Followed by removal to his residence. House private on Wednesday night to family only.
Family, neighbours and close friends welcome on Thursday from 11am until 9pm.
Funeral mass on Friday at 12 noon in St. Connell's Church, Glenties with interment afterwards in the local cemetery.
Family time on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.
Funeral mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/glenties
John Fisher, Carrigart
The death has occurred of John Fisher, Carrigart, F92Y967 at his late residence of John Fisher, Umlagh Carrigart. Sadly missed by his wife Reba, sons Gary, Nigel and Graham and daughter Hazel and extended family and friends.
His remains are reposing at his late residence Umlagh House, Carrigart F92 Y967 from 11am until 10pm, on Wednesday.
Funeral service at his home on Thursday 21st March 21 at 2pm with removal afterwards to Carrigart Presbyterian Church for funeral service. Interment afterwards in the family burial ground.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.
Terence Johnston, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has occurred of Terence Johnston, 35 Slieve Sneacht Road, Letterkenny, in the loving care of the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny on Wednesday March 24 2024.
Deeply missed by his brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours. Terence is predeceased by his wife Nora (2000).
Terence's remains will be reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny on Thursday, March 21, from 6pm until 8pm. Private cremation will take place at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan on Friday, March 22.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c\o any family member.
Maura Shields, Glen, Carrigart
The sudden death has occurred of Maura Shields, Glen, Carrigartat her late residence. Maura is survived by her husband Michael, her children Darragh, Aoibheann, Páidín, Seamus, Michéal, Sophie and Tadhg, her father Brian, sisters Roisín and Rebecca and brother Brian. Predeceased by her Mother, Rosemary.
Removal from Eternal Light Chapel of Rest tomorrow, Thursday, March 21, at 5pm going to the Church of St. John the Baptist, Carrigart to repose overnight. Requiem mass on Friday, March 22, at 11.00am.
Cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 4pm on Saturday, March 23.
Anthony Dunworth, Clooney, Ramelton
The death has occurred of Anthony Dunworth, Clooney, Ramelton, F92 V2F9, March 19, 2024, peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Edel, family Grace and Richard, Adam and Louise, Laura and Alex, grandchildren Aoife, Rory and Senan. Beloved son to Kathleen and the late Steve. Sadly missed by his sister Geraldine, brothers Stelly, Peter and Trevor, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.
Reposing at his home. Funeral mass on Friday, March 22, at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Funeral mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Mary’s Church Ramelton on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/ramelton
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Oncology Ward, Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o any family member or Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.
Brigid Boyce (née Murray), Cranford
The peaceful death has occurred of Brigid Boyce (Nee Murray) The Pans, Cranford, in the loving care of the Donegal Hospice. Sadly missed by her family Sadie, Tommy (Roisin) Rosie (Richard) Hugh (Jackie) Margaret (Damien). Brother John Murray and sisters Sarah Doyle, Mary Byrne and Kathleen Doyle and 11 beloved grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband Joe, brother Patrick and sister Margaret O Donnell.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence. Funeral at 11am Thursday, March 21, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Coole. Interment afterwards in Milford Cemetery. At Brigid's request the house is private. No flowers. Donations to the Donegal Hospice, if desired.
Barry Devine, Carricknamana, Killygordon
The death has occurred of Barry Devine, Carricknamana, Killygordon, F93 ET9T.
Peacefully in Staffordshire, England, surrounded by his loving family, March 6, 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
His remains will repose at his parents house in Glengesh, Ardara (F94 R94K) on Wednesday until 11pm, removal from there on Thursday morning at 11am travelling via Glenties going to his late residence in Lettermacaward (11 Ascall Bhríde F94 X5R5). Reposing there from 12pm until 11pm.
Funeral Mass at 12pm on Friday in St Bridget's Church, Lettermacaward, with interment afterwards in Cill Bhríde Cemetery.
House private on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only, donations if desired to Pieta House c/o Derek Mc Cabe Funeral Directors.
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, March 22 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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