Death notices for Donegal on Friday morning, May 23

The following deaths have taken place:

- Ciaràn Gillen, Carndonagh and Dublin

- Pat Sweeney, Dublin and Loughanure

- Sarah Louise Stafford, Churchill

- Patrick Joseph Murray, Donegal Town and Kilcar

- Ena O'Gorman, Bundoran and Mountcharles

- Sean (John) O' Keefe, Convoy

- Aidan Mc Nern, Dunkineely and Galway

- Desmond Coughlin, Ballyshannon

- Sr Eileen Haughey, Ballyshannon and Teelin

- Michael (Mickey) McCallion, Carndonagh

- Charlie Cullen, Termon

Ciaràn Gillen, Carndonagh and Dublin

The sudden death has taken place of Ciarán Gillen, Church Road, Carndonagh, at his home in Dublin.

Predeceased by his father Patsy, he is sadly missed by his mother Mary, his brother Colm (Roísín), his sisters Dympna (Gene), Gráinne (Finbarr), Maeve (Keith), his nieces and nephews Eimear, Eoghan, Seán, Blaíthín and Daríona.

The house is private for now.

Funeral arrangements to follow.

Pat Sweeney, Dublin and Loughanure

The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat) Sweeney, late of New Ireland Road, Rialto and formerly of Loughanure, County Donegal. He passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of staff at St James’s Hospital with his son by his side.

Beloved husband of the late Carmel and loving father of Phil; sadly, missed by his loving son, sisters Vicky and Anne, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

His remains are reposing at the Brian McElroy Funeral Home, Crumlin Village on Sunday from 1pm to 3pm.

Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am in the Church of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of Fatima, Rialto followed by cremation in The Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium arriving for approximately 12.45pm.

The funeral Mass can be viewed here

Patrick’s Cremation Service can be viewed here

No flowers please. Donations, if desired to either St James’s Hospital or St Luke's Hospital 

Sarah Louise Stafford, Churchill

The death has taken place peacefully in the care of the staff of the Donegal Hospice and surrounded by her loving family, of Sarah Louise Stafford, Churchtown, Gartan, Churchill.

Predeceased by father Sandy (1978), mother Georgina (2012), uncle Jim (1995), uncle Bobby (2011), she is survived by brothers Samuel/Katrina (Philadelphia) James/Sardea (Texas), Sister Beverley/Mitchel (Bonniconlon), and fondly remembered by niece Chloe, nephews Isaac, Alex, Daniel and Andrew, Auntie Tillie, Cousins, neighbours and good friends.

Sarah Louise’s remains will repose at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest Mountain Top, Letterkenny, F92 XE35 on Friday from 7pm to 9pm, everyone welcome.

Funeral service in St Columba’s Parish Church, Churchill on Saturday at 1pm, followed by private cremation.

Patrick Joseph Murray, Donegal Town and Kilcar

The death has occurred peacefully, of Patrick Joseph Murray, The Glebe Donegal Town, and formerly Kilcar. He passed away at the Sheil Hospital Ballyshannon, surrounded by his loving family.

He is sadly missed by his loving wife Evelyn , sons Paul (Susan), Declan (Sonya), Leo (Grace), Brian (Mairead) and by his brothers, sisters, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

PJ’s remains will be reposing at Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Donegal Town, F94 FX3A on Friday from 4pm until 8pm with removal to his late residence in the Glebe to reside over night. House private to family and friends only please.

Removal to St Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town on Saturday morning for Rrequiem Mass at 2pm, with interment to the Clar graveyard. 

Family flowers only donations if so desired to the Sheil patient comfort fund care of any family member or Faulkner funeral undertakers.

Ena O'Gorman, Bundoran and Mountcharles

The death has taken place suddenly of Ena O'Gorman, Drumacrin Road, East End, Bundoran and formerly of Bay View Terrace, Mountcharles.

Predeceased by her parents Michael and Philomena ,brothers Gerard and Leo, she is deeply regretted by her sister Marie, brothers Denis (Ann) and Michael (Siobhan), her godson Jason, and sadly missed all of her nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and wide circle of friends.

Removal from Breslin’s Funeral Home at 10.30am on Friday to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Ena’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie

Removal from Breslin’s Funeral Home on Saturday morning at 10am to arrive at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan for cremation service at 12 noon. All are welcome. 

Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Ena to The Irish Heart Foundation via a donation box at Funeral Home/ Church or to Breslin’s Funeral Directors.

Sean (John) O' Keefe, Convoy

The death has taken place peacefully at Brindley Manor Nursing Home Convoy surrounded by his loving family, of Sean (John) O' Keefe, Glassley, Convoy, Donegal, F93 K5Y2.

Beloved husband of Anne, much loved father to Shauna, Carol, Laura, Shaun and the late baby Pat, cherished brother of Liam, Veronica, (Vonnie) ,Kathleen and the late Hugh, Pat, Brigid and Pearl, devoted grandfather to Christopher, Ciara, Stephen, Mark, Jonathan, Caoimhe and the late John, Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his wife, son, daughters, brother, sisters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren extended family and very many friends.

Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral leaving from there on Friday at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Convoy at 11am followed by interment in the old cemetery.

Aidan Mc Nern, Dunkineely and Galway

The death has taken place as a result of a road traffic accident of Aidan Mc Nern, 209 Castleview, Dunkineely, County Donegal and Galway.

Predeceased by his father Eamon, Aidan is deeply regretted by his loving family, his mother Caroline, his daughters Grace and Ciara and their mum Annmarie, his twin brother Gordan (Laura), his sister Lisa (Martin). He is sadly missed by his aunts, uncles, niece and nephews, and all his relatives, neighbours and friends.

Funeral from the family home in Dunkineely on Friday morning at 11.30am The Church of St Joseph and Conal, Bruckless for 12 noon Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

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