Deaths in Donegal - Sunday evening, July 2

The following deaths have occurred:

- Eddie Connolly, Lifford

- James Harley, Churchill

- Grace McDermott (née Sharkey), Kincasslagh

- Nuala Quinn, Letterkenny / Glenties

- Gordon Robinson, Donegal Town

- Ted Kennedy, Ballyshannon

- Elizabeth McGovern (née O’Leary), Bundoran

Eddie Connolly, Lifford
 
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Eddie Connolly, Cavanacor, Rossgier, Lifford. Dearly loved son of the late Maggie and Frank Connolly and much-loved brother of John, Myra, Becky and the late Martha, Andrew, Frankie and Martin. Arriving at St Patrick`s Church, Murlog, Lifford this Sunday evening, July 2 at 7pm. to repose overnight.

Requiem Mass tomorrow Monday, July 3 at 12 noon.

Interment afterward in the adjoining cemetery. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing brother, sisters, nieces, nephews and family circle.

The house is strictly private to immediate family only. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam at https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/

James Harley, Churchill

The death has occurred of James Harley, Ardachrinn, Glendowan, Churchill. Formerly Ardachrinn, Glendowan, Churchill. Predeceased by the love of his life and mother to his nine children, Sheila (Doherty) 1964. Survived by his sons - Frank (Mairi), Shaun, Jimmy (Kim), daughters - Maureen, Bridgeen (Ken), Josephine (Kevin), Jackie (Pat 2006), Deirdre (Jeff), Siobhan (Garth), brother Packie New York, 23 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. James is predeceased by brothers-John, Joe, Tim, Hughie and Colm; sisters- Minnie, Annie and Nellie.

Funeral Service in St Colmcille's Church, Glendowan on Tuesday morning, July 4 at 11am following by burial of ashes in Gartan Cemetery. Funeral service can be viewed at: http://www.churchservices.tv/churchhill

Grace McDermott (née Sharkey), Kincasslagh

The death has taken place, at the Donegal Hospice, of Grace McDermott (nee Sharkey). Sadly missed by her son Luke, daughters Bridget and Sara, her mother Margaret and predeceased by her father Pa. Her sisters Bridget, Margaret and Aileen and brothers James and Patrick.

Her remains are reposing at her home on Sunday, July 2 from 11am. Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am in St Mary's Church, Kincasslagh, with interment in Belcruit Cemetery.

Nuala Quinn, Letterkenny / Glenties

The death has occurred of Nuala Quinn, Kiltoy, Letterkenny, (F92 XET6) / Glenties
Nuala Quinn on Saturday, July 1 Nuala peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Hillcrest Nursing Home Letterkenny, surrounded by her family.

Predeceased by her adoring husband Peadar Quinn and brothers Seamus and Sean and sisters Peggy, Breid and Grainne. Deeply mourned by her daughter Stephanie McCole, son-in-law Michael, grandchildren Emma, Maria, Elaine and partners Dave, Diarmaid, and Stephen. Also her beloved great-grandchildren Grace, Jack, Caelan and Quinn and nieces, nephews and all extended family, neighbours and friends.

Wake commencing at 11am on Sunday, July 2 at the home of her daughter Stephanie and Michael McCole, Kiltoy, Letterkenny, (F92 XET6). Funeral will take place on Monday, July 3 in St. Connell's Church, Glenties at 11am followed by burial in the local cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/glenties

Gordon Robinson, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Gordon Robinson, Whitehill, Donegal Town, (F94 XA78).
Peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Margaret, children Shelley (Cian), Clinton and Garrett, grandchildren Ellie and Iarlaith, brothers and sisters Frances McDyre, Harry (Anne), John (Mary) and Herbie.

Reposing in his family home, Sunday, July 2, from 2pm to 9pm. House private at all other times, please. Funeral in Donegal Parish Church at 2pm Monday, July 3, followed by burial in the Glebe Cemetery, Donegal Town. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Donegal Parish Church and Donegal Hospice care of any family member.

Ted Kennedy, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Ted Kennedy, Erne Dale Heights, Ballyshannon.(F94 WN20). Retired paramedic of Sligo University Hospital. Peacefully, at the Northwest Hospice, Sligo. Predeceased by his wife Eileen, his brothers Mick, Johnny and James.

Ted will be forever remembered by his family Trisha (Chris), Deirdre (Paul), Christopher (Catherine RIP), Claire (Sean) and Gary (Marina). He was much loved by his grandchildren Darren, Leigh, Bryan, Kealan, Evie, Hazel, Marcella, Katie, Greg, Lynsey, Jack, Rebecca, Conor and Odhran, great-grandchildren, Ciaran, Michael, Teddy, Alex, Emmet, Isla, Ava, Lewis, Bobby and Jamie. Sadly missed by his brothers Padraic (Moira), Tom (Pauline) and sister Bridie (Michael).

Reposing at his late residence on Sunday, July 2 from 3pm to 8pm. Removal on Monday, July 3 at 10.30am to arrive at St. Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon, for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am, followed by interment in St Joseph's Cemetery, The Rock, Ballyshannon.
Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the Northwest Hospice, The Mall, Sligo c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon, or any family member.

The Mass shall be streamed live on St. Patrick's page at www.churchservices.tv/Stpatricksballyshannon/

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

Elizabeth McGovern (née O’Leary), Bundoran

The death has occurred of Elizabeth McGovern (née O’Leary) Ardfarna, Bundoran and formerly of Rathnure, Wexford and Raheny, Dublin. Peacefully, at The Rock Nursing Home, Ballyshannon, surrounded by her loving family, under the wonderful care of The Rock Nursing Home staff.

Predeceased by her beloved husband John Francis, deeply regretted by her loving sons and daughters Rose, Deirdre, Philomena, Sean and Seamus, in-laws and partners Mick and John, grandchildren Stephanie, Laura, Niamh and great-grandchild Fíadh, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends and neighbours.

Her remains will be reposing at the family home on Sunday, July 2 from 12 midday to 9.30pm. The morning of the funeral is private, please. Removal leaving her home on Monday, July 3, at 10.25am to St Aidan’s Church, Kinlough, for Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Burial afterward in St. Mary’s Churchyard, Aughnasheelin, Co Leitrim at approximately 1.45pm. The funeral Mass can be viewed live on St Aidan’s Facebook page.

Flowers welcome, donations in lieu of flowers, to The Rock Patients Comfort Fund c/o Breslin’s Funeral Home or any family member. Elizabeth will be very sadly missed and never forgotten by all her family and friends.

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