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Deaths in Donegal - Saturday evening, April 1, 2023

Deaths in Donegal - Saturday evening, April 1, 2023

The following deaths have occurred:

Charles William Tyrconnell Curran-Kelly, London, Galway and Letterkenny

Con Meehan, London and formerly of Killybegs

Mary Mc Menamin, (née Lafferty), Glencovitt, Ballybofey

James Kearney, Port, Glasgow and formerly of Ballybrack, Moville

- Maureen Farren, Silvermare Grianan Park, Buncrana

Mary Mc Gee, Garrygort, Milford

- Tommy Elliott, Creevin, Mountcharles

- Ernie Gibson, Broadpath, Convoy

- Theo James Crampsey, Scotland and Donegal

Charles William Tyrconnell Curran-Kelly, London, Galway and Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Charles William Tyrconnell Curran-Kelly, Kensington, London and Prospect, Athenry, Galway and Letterkenny. 

Most cherished son of Margaret and Phonsie and sadly missed by his brother Richard and sister-in-law Victoria, his aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.

Reposing at the Curran home, 6 Prospect, Athenry, on Monday, April 3, from 4pm. Removal on Tuesday, April 4, at 6pm to the Church of the Assumption, Athenry (H65 PV27).

Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am followed by burial in the New Cemetery, Athenry. Mass will be streamed live on https://churchmedia.tv/st-marys-parish-1 and can be listened to on parish radio 106.5 fm.

Your kindness at this time will be much appreciated. Donations, if desired, to Downs Syndrome Association UK or Ireland. 

Con Meehan, London and formerly of Killybegs

The death has taken place of Con Meehan Cornwall Avenue, Woodgreen, London and formerly Killybegs.

Beloved and devoted husband of the late Peg (Margaret) Meehan (neé Tobin). He will be sadly missed by his cherished family, son Declan, daughter Veronica, son-in-law Malcom and dearest grandchildren Amelia Rose and Callum, sisters Mary, Margaret, Cathleen and Frances, nephews, nieces, friends and extended Meehan and Tobin families.

Predeceased by his brother Seamus. Reposing at Murphys Funeral Home The Avenue Gorey (Y25k122) on Sunday, April 2 from 4pm until 6pm. Funeral arriving to St Patricks Church, Monaseed on Monday, April 3, for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Mary Mc Menamin, (née Lafferty), Glencovitt, Ballybofey

The death has occurred of Mary Mc Menamin, (née Lafferty), Glencovitt, Ballybofey.

Remains are reposing at her late residence.

Funeral from her late residence on Sunday, April 2, at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in St .Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoneill at 11am. Interment in the adjoining Churchyard.

The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish

Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired, directly to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland.

Family time please from 10pm until 11am, and on the morning of the funeral.

James Kearney, Port, Glasgow and formerly of Ballybrack, Moville

The death has occurred of James Kearney, Port, Glasgow and formerly of Ballybrack, Moville.

His remains will arrive at St. Mary’s Church Ballybrack, Moville at 5pm on Sunday, April 2, to repose overnight.

Requiem Mass on Monday, April 3, at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Maureen Farren, Silvermare Grianan Park, Buncrana

The death has occurred of Maureen Farren, Silvermare Grianan Park, Buncrana.

Remains reposing at McLaughlin’s funeral home, Buncrana with viewing from 3pm to 5.30pm on Saturday, April 1 and 2pm to 4pm on Sunday, April 2.

Removal from there on Monday, April 3, at 9.35am going to St Mary’s Oratory for 10 o’clock Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in Cockhill cemetery.

Family flowers only please donations if desired to St Vincent de Paul society, Buncrana.
House private, please.

Mary Mc Gee, Garrygort, Milford

The death has occurred of Mary Mc Gee, Garrygort, Milford.

Remains reposing at her home. Funeral Mass on Sunday, April 2 at 11am in St Peter’s Church, Milford. Burial afterwards in Milford Cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Peter’s Church Milford on the following link:  https://www.churchservices.tv/milford

Family time on the morning of the Funeral.

Tommy Elliott, Creevin, Mountcharles

The death has occurred of Tommy Elliott, Creevin, Mountcharles. Tommy's remains will be reposing at his daughter Lynda’s residence.

Removal from there on Sunday, April 2 for Funeral Service in Inver Methodist Church at 2pm, followed by interment in St John’s Churchyard Inver.

House strictly private, please.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Inver Methodist Church or Donegal Hospice , c/o Gallaghers Funeral Home, Mountcharles or any family member.

Ernie Gibson, Broadpath, Convoy

The death has occurred of Ernie Gibson, Broadpath, Convoy.

Reposing at Gibson’s Funeral Home from 5pm to 10pm on Saturday, April 1.

Funeral from there on Sunday, April 2 at 1.30pm going to St Ninians Church of Ireland, Convoy for 2pm service followed by burial in the family plot in the adjoining churchyard.

Family flowers only.

Donations if desires to The Donegal Hospice care of any family member.

Theo James, Scotland and Donegal

A Memorial Mass will take place in St Mary's Church, Bocan, Culdaff, on Easter Monday, April 10 at 11am for Theo James Crampsey, Scotland, who passed away on March 7 aged five.

Loving son of Leann and Finbar, precious brother to Rhys and Aimee, dearly loved by all the family, local and in Ireland.

If you have a death notice or an obituary you wish to have included on Donegal Live, Letterkenny Live or Inish Live, e-mail news@donegallive.ie

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