Death notices for Donegal on Monday morning, November 11

The following deaths have taken place:

- Shane Gillespie, Kilmacrennan and Donegal Town

- Sean Kelly, Carndonagh

- Ann McKay, St Johnston

- Paddy Byrne, Letterkenny and Kilcar

- Maureen Kelly, Creeslough

- 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

Shane Gillespie, Kilmacrennan and Donegal Town

The unexpected death has taken place of Shane Gillespie, Keenaghan, Kilmacrennan F92 P9Y3 and formerly of Brookfield, Donegal Town (Teacher in PCC Falcarragh).

Predeceased by his grandparents Ned and Nora Brogan, Patsy and Kathleen Gillespie and his uncle Francie Brogan, Shane will be sadly missed by his loving wife Donna, daughters Katie and Amy, parents Sean and Rosemarie, sister Gemma (Dave), brother Patrick (Sharon), Ronan (Aileen), mother-in-law Mary Sweeney, father-in-law James Sweeney, brothers-in-law Mark (Jill) and Owen, nieces and nephews Molly, Peadar, Sadie, Doireann and Oscar, friends, team mates, work colleagues and good neighbours.

Shane’s remains will be reposing at his late residence from 7pm on Monday. The house is strictly private to family and close friends only please.

Funeral from there on Wednesday at 10.30am going to St Agatha’s Church, Clar, Donegal Town for 12 noon Requiem Mass, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed on https://www.mcn.live/Camera/st-Agathas-clar-donegal

Family flowers only please donations in lieu of flowers to Kilmacrennan, Termon, Gartan, Churchill and Trentagh Community First Responders Group, care of any family member.

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.

Paddy Byrne, Letterkenny and Kilcar

The peaceful death has taken place, in the gentle care of the staff of the Donegal Hospice, of Paddy (Patrick) Byrne, 26 Hawthorn Heights, Letterkenny, F92 P21V, and formerly of Kilcar.

Sadly missed and forever loved by his wife Christine, son James, daughters Helena and Joanne, sons-in-law Eamonn Ferry and Donal Kelly, his six granddaughters, Ciara, Aoife, Aisling, Eimear, Orla and Niamh. Dear brother of Máire O’Donnell (Annagry), John-Joe, Micheal, Martin (Kilcar), dear brothers-in-law Paddy-Joe O’Donnell (Annagry), Seamus and Paddy O’Donnell (Killybegs), and missed by his many nieces and nephews. Paddy is predeceased by his sister Kathleen O’Donnell (Ardara) and his parents John and Nellie.

Reposal of his remains continues at his late home from 2pm,concluding with Rosary at 9pm. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral from there on Tuesday, going to St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed at www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if wished to the Donegal Hospice c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny or any family member.

Maureen Kelly, Creeslough

The death has occurred of Maureen Kelly, née McLaughlin, Creesloughbeg, Creeslough, aged 93. She passed away peacefully, in the exceptional care of the staff of Medical 3, Letterkenny University Hospital.

Beloved wife of the late Willie and much-loved mother of Mary (Terry), Kevin (Maeve), Liam (Ann Marie), and Carol (David). She will be very sadly missed by her children, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, her grandchildren Ciaran, Michael, Ronan, Liam, Sarah, Aoife, Jonathan, Daniel, Andrew, Aoibhinn and Cillian, sister Pam and brother Malachy, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Reposal of her remains continues at the home of her son Liam and daughter-in-law Anne-Marie Kelly in Creesloughbeg, F92 HY84 on Monday from 1pm to 10pm. Family time observed at all other times, please.

Funeral Mass in St Michael's Church, Creeslough, on Tuesday at 11am with burial afterwards in Doe Graveyard. Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-michaels-church

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Lake House Nursing Home, Portnablagh, c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director.

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.

Funeral from Shovlins Funeral Home, Sandfield, F94N923 on Monday morning at 10am to Lakelands Crematorium, County 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.

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.

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.

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.

Funeral prayers at Terence McClintock’s funeral home at Ballyboe, Convoy, F93 WF54 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.

His remains reposed overnight at St Connell’s Church, Glenties.

Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am with burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed live here.

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