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Death notices for Donegal on Sunday morning
The following deaths have taken place:
- Sean Kelly, Carndonagh
- Ann McKay, St Johnston
- Angela Stafford, Kilraine
- Larry Gallagher, Longford and Ardara
- Michael Adie, Moville
- Donal Doherty, Carndonagh
- James McClintock, Ballindrait
- Rosaleen McNelis, Glenties and Frosses
- Mark Lyons, Plymouth, Laghey and Belleek
- Gerard Carson, Kincasslagh
- David McCandless, Carndonagh
- Margaret Tinney, Raphoe
- Nancy Logue, Malin Head
Sean Kelly, Carndonagh
The peaceful death has taken place surrounded by his loving family at the Mater Private Hospital, Dublin, of Sean Kelly, Churchtown, Carndonagh, F93 TRW2.
Son of the late Charles and Rose Kelly, Millbrae. Sean will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Marie, much loved father of Mark, Shaun and Judith. Loving grandfather of Juliette and Grace and a beloved father-in-law of Andrew and Siobhan. Predeceased by brother Seamus, deeply regretted by sisters Maureen, Roisin and Kaye, and brother Charles.
His remains will leave Kelly's Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh on Monday at 2pm going to his late residence
Funeral from there on Wednesday morning at 10.20am, travelling via Inishowen Oil Company, to Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh for 11am Requiem mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please.
Ann McKay, St Johnston
The sudden death has occurred of Ann McKay, Castledooey, St Johnston
Ann will be deeply and sadly missed by Kathleen Ann Doherty and all her extended family and friends.
Her remains will be reposing at Kelly’s Funeral home, Oakfield, Raphoe on Tuesday from 2pm to 6pm.
A service of Thanksgiving will take place on Wednesday at 10am afterwards travelling to Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, for Private Cremation.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Pet Rescue c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
Angela Stafford, Kilraine
The death has occurred of Angela Stafford of Drumnacross, Kilraine.
Sadly missed by her loving daughters Joan (Dave RIP), Audrey (Hugh), Deirdre (Michael) and her grandchildren Matthew, Gareth, Cleo, Clemmie, Conor and Jordan. Sadly missed by her great-grandchildren, nephews and all her extended family neighbours and friends.
Her remains will repose at Shovlins Funeral Home, Sandfield, F94N923 on Sunday from 7pm to 9pm.
Funeral from there on Monday morning at 10am to Lakelands Crematorium, Co. Cavan, for cremation service at 1pm.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Dunloe Community c/o any family member.
Larry Gallagher, Longford and Ardara
The death has occurred of Larry Gallagher, Aughaboy, Killoe, Co Longford and formerly of Ardara. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family.
Pre-deceased by his father Philip and by his mother Kathleen, Larry will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his family, his beloved wife Josephine (nee Belton), daughter Kathy, son David, sister Marie , daughter-in-law Stephanie, grandchildren Jayden, Indi-Rose, Ruby-May and Gracie- Mae , sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
HIs remains are reposing at Glennon’s Funeral Home, Ballinalee Road, N39 EC81 on Sunday from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm. House private to family and close friends please .
Mass of the Resurrection on Monday in St Mel’s Cathedral at 11am. Interment will take place afterwards in Cullyfad cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live please go to www.longfordparish.com
Family flowers only please donations if desired to Longford Hospice ,c/o Glennon Funeral Directors or any family member .
Michael Adie, Moville
The death has taken place of Michael Adie, The Spire, Ballynally, Moville, F93 E785 and formerly of Jarrow, South Shields.
Beloved Husband of Rosemarie. Deeply regretted and Sadly missed by his Sister Joanne (Wayne) and Brothers Tony (Roisin) and Stephen (Wendy), wider family circle, and friends.
Michael’s remains are reposing at his home. Family time from 10pm to 11am.
Funeral Service at Michael’s home on Monday at 11am followed by removal to Ballybrack Graveyard where Michael will be laid to rest.
Family flowers only please, donations in Lieu if desired to Carndonagh Community Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
Donal Doherty, Carndonagh
The death has taken place at Sligo University Hospital of Donal Doherty (Eddy), Churchtown, Carndonagh, F93 WT7H.
Predeceased by his loving son Eamon, much-loved father of Dermot, Garret and Karol, loving brother of Anne, Rosemary and Margaret, predeceased by sisters Lily and Kathleen. Deeply regretted by his sons, sisters, his grandchildren Jodie, Isla, Tiarnan, Callum, Karel and Aynia Maya and his daughter-in-law Aura. Sorely missed by Nia and Aileen, his nieces and nephews, his extended family, friends and neighbours.
His remains are reposing at his son Karol’s home, Churchtown, Carndonagh from 11am on Sunday where all are welcome to pay their respects. Family time please from 10pm to 11am.
A religious service in celebration of Donal’s life will take place at Karol’s home on Monday at 11am, where all are welcome, followed by removal to Lakeland’s Crematorium, Cavan for private cremation.
Family flowers only please.
James McClintock, Ballindrait
The peaceful death has occurred of James McClintock, resident of St Eunan’s Nursing Home, Ramelton road, Letterkenny and formerly of Swilly Valley, Ballindrait.Road
Predeceased by his parents David and May, also his brothers Billy, Davey and Victor and sister Helen. He will be sadly missed by his sister Rena, nieces, nephews and larger family circle.
Reposal of James' remains continues at Terence McClintock’s funeral home at Ballyboe, Convoy, F93 WF54 from 4pm to 8pm on Sunday.
Funeral prayers there on Monday at 1pm followed by interment in the family plot in Ballindrait Presbyterian Church graveyard.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to St Eunan’s Nursing Home, care of any family member or Terence McClintock funeral director.
Rosaleen McNelis, Glenties and Frosses
The peaceful death has occurred at her residence of retired public health nurse Rosaleen McNelis (née Diver), Dorrian, Glenties and Frosses.
Predeceased by her parents Paddy and Bridget, sisters Mary, Margaret, Sister Alphonsa and Breid, brothers Phonsie and John Joe and sister-in-law Peggy Forde. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Sean, brother-in-law Michael Forde, nieces, nephews extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Reposal of Rosaleen’s remains ontinues at Shovlin's Funeral Home F94 N923 on Sunday from 2pm with removal at 5.15pm going to St Connell’s Church , Glenties to repose overnight. House private please.
Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am with burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed live here.
Mark Lyons, Plymouth, Laghey and Belleek
The death has occurred suddenly in Plymouth, England, of Mark Lyons, Main Street, Laghey and Rockfield Park, Belleek, County Fermanagh.
Mark is sadly missed by his heartbroken children Adam and Sophia, their mum Marie, his parents Dermot and Margaret, partner Karen, brothers Shane (Laura), Damien (Susan), Ryan (Nicolle), his sisters Charlene (Andrew), Maggie, nephews and nieces Aaron, Olivia, Ben, Sam, Lily, Alana, Amelia and Luan, aunties, uncles, cousins, extended family and his many friends.
Reposal of Mark's remains continues at the residence of his sister Maggie, 20 Breesy View, Belleek, BT93 3BA until Sunday at 8pm. Family home private on the morning of the funeral please.
Remains will be removed from the family home in Rockfield Park, Belleek, on Monday at 10.30am to arrive in St Patrick's Church, Belleek for 11am for Requiem Mass followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Gerard Carson, Kincasslagh
The sudden death has occurred at his residence of Gerard Carson Snr of Braade, Kincasslagh, aged 92 years. He was a retired fisherman.
He was predeceased by his parents Andrew and Minnie, brother John Joseph, and his son Gerard Jnr. He will be sadly missed by his wife Kathleen; his children, John Joseph, Fionnuala and Charles; his grandchildren, John Gerard, Michael and Daniel; daughters-in-law Maeve and Laura; as well as extended friends and family.
Funeral Mass will be at 1pm on Sunday at St Mary’s Star of the Sea Church Annagry, with burial afterwards in the Annagry New Cemetery.
The peaceful death has taken place of David McCandless, Straths Bridge, Carndonagh.
Dear brother of Marshall and Raymond, predeceased by Florence, Doreen and Robert. Deeply regretted by his nephews, nieces and his sister-in-law Mary, his extended family and friends.
David's remains will repose at the home of his brother Marshall. House is strictly private please. House is strictly private also on the morning and afternoon of the funeral.
Funeral from there on Sunday afternoon at 2pm to Donagh Church for funeral service at 2.30pm, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
Margaret Tinney, St Johnston
The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University hospital, surrounded by her loving family of Margaret Tinney, née Morrow, Trentamucklagh, St Johnston F93KH64.
She will be deeply missed and forever loved by her husband Ian, sons Mark (Rodger), Steven (Lorraine), Irwin (Helen), and Richard (Linda). Cherished grandmother of Jessica, Matthew, Chloe, Alexa, Thomas, William, Ryan, Oisin and Lily-May.
Margaret will be deeply regretted by her loving sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews and wider family circle.
Her remains are reposing at her home. Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral leaving from there on Sunday at 2pm for 2.30pm Service of Thanksgiving in St Johnston Presbyterian Church, followed by burial in the family plot in Ray Presbyterian Church graveyard.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital care of any family member or Terence McClintock funeral director.
Nancy Logue, Malin Head
The death has taken place at Carndonagh Community Hospital of Nancy Logue, Keenagh, Malin Head.
Predeceased by her son Matthew. Beloved wife of Kieran and a much loved mother of Anne Marie (Darren). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
House is private at the request of the deceased.
Nancy's remains reposed overnight at St Mary’s Church, Lagg.
Funeral Mass will take place on Sunday at 9am in St Mary’s Church Lagg followed by Interment in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Carndonagh Community Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
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