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The following deaths have taken place:
- Pauline Comerford (née Campion), Creeslough and Laois
- Kevin Francis DeBúrca (Burke), Killybegs
- Maurice Friel, Gweedore
- John Harkin, Bridgend
- Mary Josephine Lally, Rathmullan
Pauline Comerford (née Campion), Creeslough and Laois
The death has occurred of Pauline Comerford (née Campion) Bushfield, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois, R32X229; Creeslough, and Kilcullen, Kildare.
She assed away peacefully on September 14 surrounded by her loving family, at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Michael and brothers Michael and Jack.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving son John, daughters Geraldine (Breen), Breda (Delaney) and Mary (Langan), daughter-in-law Imelda, sons-in-law Ger, Mick and Mark, grandchildren Brian, Sinéad, Shane, Aisling, and Márie Comerford, Caroline, Louise and Hannah Breen, Noel, Colm and Killian Delaney, Michael and Clodagh Langan, her 8 great-grandchildren, sister Anne (Nan) Hogan, brother Jimmy Campion and his wife Mary, sister-in-law Mary Comerford, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her son John Comerford's residence, Bushfield, Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois, R32 X229 on Monday 15th September from 12 noon to 8pm, with Rosary at 8pm.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday 16th September at 12 noon in St. Kieran's Church, Knockaroo, R32 F886 , followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery.
House Private on Tuesday morning Please
Kevin Francis DeBúrca (Burke), Killybegs
The death has occurred of Kevin Francis DeBurca (Burke), formerly of St Catherine’s Road, Killybegs and Balham, London.
Passed away peacefully on September 14 in a respite care home in London after a short illness.
Predeceased by parents Joe and Cappy DeBurca, sisters Catherine, Leonora (Comiskey) and brother Rory.
Survived by his loving sisters Joan (Simpson) and Sheila (Dunleavy), brothers Fergus, Declan and Cormac, nieces, nephews, and grandnephews and grandnieces.
Cremation in London, and a subsequent funeral service in Killybegs to be announced at a later date.
Maurice Friel, Gweedore
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Maurice Friel of Meenderrygamph, Gweedore.
Predeceased by his parents Mary and Paddy, brother Dominic and sister-in-law Annie.
Survived by his wife Maureen, daughter Donna-Marie, son Columba, grandchildren Kiera-Louise & Aimee Rose, brother Tom (Sadie), brother-in-law Fred (Carmel) and extended family & friends.
His remains will repose at Roarty’s Funeral Home, Derrybeg (F92 DN4X) on Sunday, September 14 and Monday from 3pm until rosary at 8pm.
Removal afterwards to his late residence. House strictly private to family only.
Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, September 16 at 11am in The Church of the Sacred Heart, Dunlewey (F92 N668), with burial afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page and on the church webcam.
John Harkin, Bridgend
The death has taken place at his home of John Harkin, 526 Bonemaine, Bridgend.
Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, his sons and daughters Maire, Michelle, Lorraine, Yvonne, John, Eamonn, James, Mark, Christopher and Derek, his grandchildren and great grandchildren, his sisters Gretta Rodgers and Mary McDowel, and his extended family and friends.
Predeceased by his daughter Carol and brothers and sisters Patrick, Frank, James, Phonsie, Kathleen and Annie.
His remains will be reposing at his home on Sunday, September 14 from 11.00am where all are welcome to pay respects.
Removal on Tuesday, September 16 at 10.15am to St. Aengus’ Church, Burt for Requiem Mass at 11.00am, followed by interment in Burt Cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live here.
Family time please from 11.00pm to 11.00am and on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Care Unit, Letterkenny c/o any family member or Shaun Murphy Funeral Director.
Mary Josephine Lally, Rathmullan
The death has taken place at Aras O’Dhomhnall Nursing Home, Milford of Mary Josephine Lally, Ballyboe, Rathmullan.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Joseph, sisters Pamela, Julia and Kathleen.
Sadly missed by her sisters Anne Potter and Philomena Crossan, nieces, nephews and extended family.
Funeral will take place in St Joseph’s Church, Rathmullan on Monday, September 15 at 11am followed by interment in the adjacent Cemetery.
The Requiem Mass will be streamed live here.
Family flowers only.
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