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Death notices for Donegal on Thursday evening
The following deaths have taken place:
- Dermot Kelly, Dunfanaghy and Letterkenny
- Tony Sharkey, Lifford
- Jane McGarry Doherty, Malin Head
- John Joe Ó Domhnaill, England and Ranafast
- Irene Walls, Rossnowlagh
- Mary Gallagher, Fanad
- Joey Monaghan, Bruckless
- Frances Milling, Westmeath, Antrim and Convoy
- Isabella Mahon, Ballyshannon
- Tess Maxwell, Mayo and Buncrana
- Máire Mc Hugh, Inver and Gaoth Dobhair
- Joe McElhill Tyrone and Donegal
Dermot Kelly, Dunfanaghy and Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Dermot Kelly, 23 Croagh Na Geeha Renclevin, Dunfanaghy, and formerly College Farm Road, Letterkenny. He passed away peacefully at Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny after a long illness bravely borne, surrounded by his loving family and under the wonderful care of the Hospice Staff.
Pre-deceased by his father Charlie and mother Muriel, uncles and aunts., Dermot is deeply regretted by his loving wife Joan (McShane), his broken hearted children, daughters Rachel and Anneli, son Charlie. Sadly missed by his siblings Rosemary (Cashel) Marianne (Dunfanaghy), Karl (Dunfanaghy), Aideen (Cork), Brian (Portmarnock), Maeve (Clonakilty) god children, nieces, and nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
House private please at the request of the deceased.
A private cremation will take place at a later date followed by a celebration of Dermot’s life.
Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or McGowan’s Funeral Home, Drumboe Avenue, Stranorlar.
Tony Sharkey, Lifford
The death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital of Anthony (Tony) Sharkey, Glencush, Lifford, F93 TNN2.
Lovingly missed by his wife Mary, Pauline (Shaun Doherty), Bobby (Collette), Ronan (Caroline), Donna (Sean Kerrigan), Maurice, Louise, Claire (Michael McConnell), Michael, Mairead and David, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and all his extended family and friends
Tony's remains will be reposing at his late residence Glencush, Lifford for wake to take place from 4pm Thursday and all day Friday.
Funeral from his late residence on Saturday morning 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/
Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to Renal Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
Jane McGarry Doherty, Malin Head
The death has taken place of Jane McGarry Doherty, affectionately know as Sheila, Slievebawn, Malin Head F93 XOKO and Glasgow.
Predeceased by her husband John Charles Doherty (Carpenter); much loved mother of Philip (Linda), Jane (Tony), Stephen (Julia) and John Charles (Lynda); devoted grandmother of Daniel, Lauren, Kelly, Hannah, Anthony, David, Maria, Niamh, Charlie, Max and great-grandmother of Connor, Mirren, Eva, Aiden and Holly; deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sister Catherine, her nieces and nephews, wider family circle and many friends in the community.
Sheila's remains are reposing at her home where you are all welcome to pay your respects. Rosary nightly at 9pm with family time from 10pm to 11am.
Funeral from there at 10.30am on Saturday for 11am Funeral Mass in Star of the Sea Church, Malin Head followed by interment in Lagg Graveyard. Sheila's funeral mass will be live steamed on the Malin Head Community Facebook page
John Joe Ó Domhnaill, England and Ranafast
Fuair John Joe Ó Domhnaill (John Joe Eoghain) as Rann na Feirste agus Leeds bás i Leeds ar an 21ú Meitheamh.
Ar shlua na bhfírean roimhe tá a áthair Paddy Chit agus a mháthair Kittie Eoghain. Maireann a phairtnéir Carol Cockill, a mhac Sean, a dheartháir Owenie, a dheirfiúracha Sarah agus Caitie, deartháireacha céile Vincent agus Johnny Den, neachtanna AnnMarie, Caitríona, Rosetta agus Sarah Jane agus gaolta eile.
Dhéanfar é a fhaire sa bhaile i Rann na Feirste , Dé Sathairn ón 11 a chlog ar maidin. Déarfar an paidrín ag a 8 a chlog.
Curfar é i Reilig úr Anagaire, Dé Domhnaigh 7ú Iúil , i ndiaidh Aifreann Tórraimh ag a 1 a chlog i dTeach Pobail Mhuire Réalt na Mara, Anagaire.
The death has taken place in Leeds of John Joe O' Donnell of Ranafast and Leeds.
Predeceased by his parents Paddy Chit and Kittie Eoghain, he is sadly missed by his partner Carol Cockill, son Sean, brother Owenie, sisters Sarah and Caitie, brothers-in-law Vincent and Johnny Den, nieces AnnMarie, Caitríona, Rosetta and Sarah Jane and extended family and friends.
His remains will repose at his home in Ranafast on Saturday from 11am. Rosary at 8pm.
Funeral Mass will take place on Sunday at 1pm in St Mary's Star of the Sea Church, Annagry, interment afterwards in the New Cemetery, Annagry. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page. https://shorturl.at/ILPXZ
Irene Walls, Rossnowlagh
The death has taken place peacefully at Sligo Hospice, surrounded by her loving family, of Irene Walls, née Montgomery, of Killinangle, Rossnowlagh, F94D2V3
Predeceased by her parents Robert and Veronica Montgomery and her sister, Sr Teresia Montgomery; devoted wife ot Michael and loving mother to Stephen (Dearbhla), Michael (Doreen), Veronica (Danny), Tra (Stuart) and Robert (Aisling); sadly missed by her four grandchildren.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence, Killinangle, Rossnowlagh F94D2V3 on Thursday from 3pm until 9pm and Friday from 3pm until 9pm.
Funeral Mass on Saturday at 11am in St Brigid's Church, Ballintra, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Mass may viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/ballintra
Mary Gallagher (née Mc Intyre) Fanad
The death has occurred of Mary Gallagher, née Mc Intyre, Rossnakill Post Office, Rossnakill, Fanad. She passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband John, deeply regretted by her children Paul (County Clare), Bridget (County Kerry), Shaun (Rossnakill) and Teresa (Rossnakill), her brothers Ignatius (Carrablagh), Danny (London), Thomas (Wales), her sisters Josephine Grainger (England), Eileen Woods (Canada) and Ann (England). Sadly missed by her adored grandchildren, her extended family, neighbours and many friends. Rosary both nights of the wake at 9pm.
Mary's remains will repose at her late residence from 6pm on Thursday. Removal from there on Saturday, at 12.30pm going to St Columba's Church, Massmount for 1pm Requiem Mass. Burial will take place afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live on the Mc Ateer Funeral Directors Facebook page.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Fanad Day Care Centre c/o any family member or Mc Ateer Funeral Directors.
Joey Monaghan, Loughmult, Bruckless
The peaceful death has occurred of Joey Monaghan, Loughmult, Bruckless, at his late residence.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Rosaleen, his daughters Caroline and Michelle, his grandsons Shaun and Kieran, his extended family, friends and neighbours. Predeceased by his son Gerard and his mother Eileen.
His remains are reposing at this late residence (F94 XF80) on Thursday from 4pm until 8pm. House private at all other times and on the morning of the funeral.
Removal from there on Friday at 1pm going to St Brigid's Church, Ballintra, F94 AP84 for 2pm Funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed on St. Brigid’s Church, Lisminton, Ballintra, Co Donegal - Lisminton, Ballintra, Co. Donegal, Ireland (churchservices.tv)
Frances Milling, Westmeath, Antrim and Convoy
The death has occurred of Frances Milling, née Ashe, Whitebeam Avenue, Clonbrusk, Athlone, County Westmeath and formerly of Convoy and Jordanstown, County Antrim. She passed away peacefully on Wednesday in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of Thomond Lodge Nursing Home, Ballymahon.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Hugo, son Hugh and her brothers Sam and George; sadly missed by her loving daughter Karen (McGann), son Craig, sister Jen (Morrison), son-in-law Gabriel, daughter-in-law Tina, grandchildren Kate, Conor, Mark, Meadhbh, Jamie and Kieran, great-grandchildren Lochlan and Finn, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Her remains are reposing at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand (N37 WY17) on Friday evening from 4pm until 6pm.
Funeral Service will take place in St Mary's Church of Ireland, Church Street (N37 CK27) on Saturday at 11am followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan (H12 RF78) at 4.30pm.
Family flowers only, donations if desired in lieu to St.Hilda's, Athlone.
Isabella Mahon (née Morrow) Cavangarden, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred peacefully, at her home surrounded by her loving family of Isabella (Isa) Mahon, née Morrow, Cavangarden, Ballyshannon.
Predeceased by her parents Andy and Lily, her husband Frank and her son George; a much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Isabella will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by her children Phemie (Leslie), Andy (Sylvia), Margaret (David), Violet, Frances, Bobby (Michelle), Heather (Michael) and Cecil, and by her 21 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren and all her extended family and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her residence on Thursday private to family and neighbours only.
Funeral service will take place on Friday at 2pm at her late residence Cavangarden, Ballyshannon, followed by burial in St Anne’s graveyard.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to North West Hospice, community Palliative care team, care of John McGee & Sons funeral directors or any family member. All enquiries to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home on 087 2218483
Tess Maxwell, Mayo and Buncrana
Máire Mc Hugh, Inver and Gaoth Dobhair
The death has occurred of Máire Mc Hugh, née Coll, Ardaghey, Inver, F94F9Y2 and formerly of Luinnaghbeg, Gaoth Dobhair.
Predeceased by her husband Francie, her mother Frances, her father Patrick and her brother Ailic. She is sadly missed by her loving daughter Fionnuala (Emmet), her sons Seamus (Brónagh), Pat (Sinéad), and Sean Paul, and her seven adored grandchildren, Dylan, Ben, Lucy, Emily, Fionn, Odhrán, Katie, sisters Bríd and Nuala, sister-in-law Anna, nieces, nephews, extended family, and her many loyal friends and neighbours.
Reposal of her remains continues at her late residence on Thursday from 2pm to 9pm. House private at all other times and on the morning of the funeral.
Removal from there on Friday morning for funeral Mass in St Nauls Church, Ardaghey at 11am, with burial afterwards in St Naul's Cemetery, Ardaghey. Family flowers only please. Máire's funeral mass will be live-streamed on this link here.
Joe McElhill, Tyrone and Donegal
The death has occurred of Joe McElhill 36, Corgary Road, Castlederg, Tyrone, BT81 7YE, and late of Aghyaran, Tyrone and Donegal.
Beloved husband of Helena, much loved father of John, Jackie and the late Proinnsias and father in law of Roisín and Eunan, adoriish, cherished son of the late Mary and John. Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his entire family circle.
His remains are reposing at the family home. Family time please from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral from there on Friday, at 12.20pm for Requiem Mass at 1pm in St Patrick's Church, Aghyaran. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam.
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