Deaths in Donegal - Tuesday evening, April 25
The following deaths have occurred:
- Noel Crossan, 3 Hillcrest, Leck, Letterkenny, Donegal, F92 F6C5
- Charlotte Sheeran, (née O'Driscoll), Sallybrook, Mullinasole, Laghey/ Carrick-on-Shannon/ Magherafelt
- Jennifer Margaret Mackey (née Young), Cashelfeane, Dunkineely
- John Gallagher, Corradooey, Crossroads, Killygordon
- Seán Ó Beirne, Seán Chon Johnny, Teileann
- Alice Duffy, Lower Main Street, Kilmacrennan
- Robert Hegarty, Meenavoy, Ballybofey and formerly Letterkenny
- Thomas Meehan, Killian, Inver
- Val Phillips, Drogheda, Louth and Letterkenny
- Tony Clarke, 24 Cloncool Park, Buncrana
Noel Crossan, 3 Hillcrest, Leck, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Noel Crossan, 3 Hillcrest, Leck, Letterkenny, F92 F6C5.
Peacefully, in the caring hands of the staff in Hillcrest Nursing Home, Letterkenny. Predeceased by his wife, Geraldine (January 8, 2012), brothers Willie, Jack and Phonsie, and sisters Margaret, Winnie, Kitty, Molly, Grainne and Florrie.
Deeply missed by his loving daughters Elaine, Aine and Deirdre, grandchildren Millie, Molly, Féilim and Saoirse, nieces and nephews, and his dear companion Alice Doherty and a wide circle of friends and good neighbours.
Removal from The Eternal Light Chapel Of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, today, Tuesday, April 25, at 6pm, going to his late residence. Funeral from there, going to St. Eunan's Cathedral, for Requiem Mass 11am on Thursday, April 27, with burial afterwards in Holy Cross Church burial grounds, Dunfanaghy. Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to The Donegal Hospice.
Charlotte Sheeran, (née O'Driscoll), Sallybrook, Mullinasole, Laghey/ Carrick-on-Shannon/ Magherafelt
The death has occurred of Charlotte Sheeran, (née O'Driscoll), Sallybrook, Mullinasole, Laghey/ Carrick-on-Shannon/ Magherafelt, peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, April 25, to the great sadness of her children John, Jane, Denis, Mary and Mark, their spouses and her wonderful grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband John and her brothers and sisters Monica, Nancy, Denis, Fonsie, Tom, Canice, Joe and Noel.
Removal to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mountcharles, on Thursday, April 27 to arrive at 7pm for funeral Mass on Friday, April 28, at 1pm with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Donations in lieu, if wished, to UNICEF Ireland. House private.
Jennifer Margaret Mackey (née Young), Cashelfeane, Dunkineely
The death has occurred of Jennifer Margaret Mackey (née Young), Cashelfeane, Dunkineely, F94 Y381 peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her mother, Pearl. Sadly missed by her loving husband Willie, sons Edward (Clair), Ryan and Andrew, her father Eddie, her brothers Trevor, Desmond, and John and her sister Heather, her adoring grandchildren Elliot, Rowan, Isla, nieces, nephews, extended family neighbours and friends.
Her remains will repose at her home on Tuesday, April 25, until 8pm and on Wednesday from 2pm to 8pm.
Funeral service on Thursday in Saint Peter's Church, Killaghtee, at 1pm followed by committal in the adjoining graveyard.
John Gallagher, Corradooey, Crossroads, Killygordon
The death has occurred at his late residence of John Gallagher, Corradooey, Crossroads, Killygordon (F93 TF8H).
Beloved husband of Mary and much-loved father of Stephen,(Cora), Sinead (John), Louise (Darren). Dearly loved grandfather to Ronan, Cormac, Emma, Luke, Leah, Caitlyan, and Terri. Cherished brother of Michael, Philip, Patsy, Charlie, Georgie, Joe, Paul, Ann, and the late Mary and infant Peggy.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughters, brothers, sister, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, extended family and friends.
Remains to repose at his late residence today, Tuesday, April 25.
Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday, April 26 at 10.15am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon at 11am.
Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
The Requiem Mass will be streamed live on the St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon YouTube Channel at https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish
Family time from 11pm until 11am, and on the morning of the funeral.
Seán Ó Beirne, Seán Chon Johnny, Teileann
Fuair Seán Ó Beirne, Seán Chon Johnny mar ab fhearr aithne air, as an Atharach, Teileann, bás tobann maidin Dé Sathairn 22 Aibreán.
Cailliúint mhór é dá thriúr deirfiúracha, Máire, Eileen agus Anna Bella (Norah), a dheartháir céile William, a neacht Aisling agus a bheirt nianna John agus Liam chomh maith le neart gaolta, comharsan agus cairde.
Beidh faire ina theach cónaithe ó thráthnóna Dé Céadaoine, 2in.
Cuirfear é i Reilig na Carraige, Dé hAoine, Aibreán 28ú, i ndiaidh Aifreann a 12 i dTeach Pobail na Carraige.
Seán Byrne, known as Seán Chon Johnny, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 22.
He will be sadly missed by his sisters Máire, Eileen and Anna Bella (Norah), his brother-in-law William, his niece Aisling and his nephews John and Liam, and a wide circle of relatives and friends.
His remains will repose at his late residence from 2pm on Wednesday, April 26. Removal to St Columba’s Church, Carrick on Friday, April 28 for 12 o’clock Funeral Mass and burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Donegal Mental Health Sevices, c/o Curran’s Funeral Services.
Seán was a much-loved, talented musician and singer and will be greatly missed in the local community and among musicians all over the country. The Byrne family would like to thank you all for your kind support at this difficult time.
Alice Duffy, Lower Main Street, Kilmacrennan
The peaceful death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Alice Duffy, Lower Main Street, Kilmacrennan, F92 W1W8.
Deeply regretted by her brother Danny, sister Kathleen McCann (Greenock, Scotland), nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her brothers Frank and Michael, and sisters Peggy, Ellen and Bridget.
Remains will repose at her home today, Tuesday, April 25. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, April 26, at 11am in St Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan.
Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Columba’s Church Kilmacrennan on the following link: Church ServicesTVSt Columba'sChurchKilmacrenan
Robert Hegarty, Meenavoy, Ballybofey and formerly Letterkenny
The peaceful death has occurred at his residence of Robert Hegarty, Meenavoy, Ballybofey, F93T674, and formerly of Drumany, Letterkenny.
Robert was predeceased by his son Brendan and daughter Marie. He is survived by his loving wife Maura, sons John, Thomas, Robert, Gerard, Kevin, and David and his daughters Patricia and Louise and sister Josephine Boyle, Ballindrait.
His remains are reposing at his late residence. Requiem Mass at 11am on Wednesday, April 26, in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar, with interment afterwards in Ardmore Cemetery, Derry.
The funeral Mass can be viewed at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar
Rosary at 9pm with family time after the Rosary until 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Thomas Meehan, Killian, Inver
The death has occurred of Thomas Meehan, Killian, Inver, suddenly. Predeceased by his loving son Hugo. Beloved husband of Mary. Deeply missed by his caring sons Martin and Paul and his cherished grandson Darragh.
He will be remembered with love by his sisters Margaret and Nora and brothers Séan, Eugene and Patrick, his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Remains will be reposing at Gallaghers Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles on Tuesday, April 25 until 8pm.
Removal from there on Wednesday, April 26 going to the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses for 11am funeral Mass with interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. The funeral Mass will be live-streamed at: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/ camera/st-marys-frosses-inver
Val Phillips, Drogheda / Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Val (Edward Valentine) Phillips, late of Letterkenny and formerly of Boyle O’Reilly, Drogheda, Co Louth.
Unexpectedly on April 20. Predeceased by his parents Mary Catherine and Peter, brother Brian and daughter-in-law Nicola. Sadly missed by his daughters Mandy and Catherine, sons Mark and David and their mother Claire, sons-in-law Graham and Noel, daughters-in-law Bernie and Emma, sisters Mary, Hilda, Rosaleen, Bernie, Dolores and Doreen, brother Peter, his 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements later.
Tony Clarke, 24 Cloncool Park, Buncrana
The sudden death has occurred of Tony Clarke, 24 Cloncool Park, Buncrana. Husband of Michelle and dear father of Nicola, Darren, Shannon, Callum, Jordan, Caolán and Molly.
Deeply regretted by his wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, his extended family and friends.
Reposing at Murphy's Funeral Home (F93PW96) on Wednesday, April 26 and Thursday, April 27 from 6pm to 9pm each evening. Removal Friday, April 28, at 9.15am to St Mary's Oratory, Buncrana for 10am Requiem Mass followed by cremation at 4pm in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
Requiem Mass can be viewed at www.churchservices.tv/buncrana
Family flowers only, donations if desired, to The Irish Lung Fibrosis Association c/o any family member or Shaun Murphy Funeral Director.
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