Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday evening, October 18, 2023

The following deaths have taken place:

- John McGowan, Arranmore Island

- Eileen Foster (née Aiken) Milford / Ramelton

- Helena Fleming, Dromahair / Glenties

- Mary Kiernan, Sligo / Carrick

- Sheila Friel, Milford

- Sally Price (née Graham), Dublin / Ballintra

- Shane Keenaghan, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon

John McGowan, Arranmore Island

The death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice of John McGowan, Arranmore Island.

His remains are travelling today, Wednesday October 18 on the 2.30pm ferry to Arranmore to repose at his Sister’s residence.

Rosary both nights at 9pm. House private after the Rosary please.

Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am in St Crone’s Church, Arranmore followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Eileen Foster (née Aiken) Milford / Ramelton

The death has occurred of Eileen Foster (née Aiken) Moylehill, Milford, Donegal / Ramelton, Donegal
Foster (née Aiken), Eileen, Moylehill, Milford, formerly Drumherrive, Ramelton, October 17, 2023, peacefully in Donegal Hospice.

Deeply regretted by her loving husband Terry, sons Wesley and Terry, grandson Bailey, sisters Kathleen and Mary, brothers Andy, Richard, David, Patrick, Michael and Noel, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her parents Andy and Ellen, sister Bridget and brother John.

Remains will repose at her home. Requiem mass on Friday, October 20, at 11am in St Peter’s Church, Milford. Burial afterwards in Milford Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Peter’s Church on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/milford

House strictly private at the request of the deceased.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member.

Helena Fleming, Dromahair and Glenties

The death has occurred of Helena (Nellie) Fleming, St. Phelim’s Nursing Home, Dromahair and formerly of Dundalk and Glenties, Co Donegal. Predeceased by her husband Kevin Fleming and their son Kevin Jr. Sadly missed by her sons Ian, Noel, Paul and Roger, daughter Rita (Condon Perth, Australia), grandchildren, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Fowley’s Funeral Home, Dromahair on Wednesday, October 18, from 6pm to 8pm.

Removal on Thursday, October 19, to the Immaculate Conception Church, Curry, Co Sligo for funeral Mass at 11am. Burial to follow at Bunnacrannagh Cemetery. 

Mary Kiernan, Sligo and Carrick

The death has occurred of Mary Kiernan (née Carr) Mail Coach Road, Sligo Town, Sligo and formerly of Meenaneary, Carrick. She passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of North West Hospice surrounded by her devoted family.

Predeceased by her husband Jimmy, sisters Margaret and Teresa, brothers Michael, Tony, Eamon and Padraig, great-granddaughter Chloe. Deeply mourned by her sons Brian, Eamon and Kilian, daughter Ann, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at her home on Wednesday, October 18 from 3pm. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Thursday, October 19, at 11am in Saint Anne’s Church, Sligo. Burial follows in Sligo Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be livestreamed via mcnmedia.tv/Camera/st-annes-cranmore.

Family home private on Thursday morning please. Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to North West Hospice c/o Seán Feehily’s Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo at www.feehilys.ie/pay. 

All enquiries to Seán Feehily’s Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo on 0719159999/0872411114.

Sheila Friel, Milford

The peaceful death has occurred of Sheila Friel (née Heraghty, Coshia) Birch Grove, The Lagg, Milford, F92 K4X2.

Deeply regretted by her loving husband James Edward, daughter Denise, sons Joe, Edward and Barry, daughters-in-law Anita and Ailbhe, son-in-law Ross, grandchildren, extended family and friends.

Predeceased by her sisters, Mary and Brigid, and brothers Michael, James, Patrick, Charlie, Denis and Joe.

Sheila’s remains reposing at her home. Rosary at 9pm.

Funeral from there on Thursday morning going to St Mary’s Church, Fanavolty (F92 VC57) for 12pm Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Family time please from 10pm and on the morning of the Funeral.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Fanad Care of the Age c/o Eamonn Scott Funeral Directors or any family member. 

Sally Price (née Graham) Dublin and Ballintra

The death has occurred of Sally Price (née Graham),  Rush, County Dublin and late of Ballydermot, Ballintra.

She will be sadly missed and forever loved by her husband Eamonn, children David, Graeme and Sarah, their partners Niamh, Bernadette and Nodlag, her adored grandchildren, brother Billy, extended family and a wide circle of friends.

House private please, family and friends only.

Sally's funeral service will take place on Friday October 20 at 11am in Kenure Church, Skerries Road, Rush (K56 YW70) followed by burial in Whitestown Cemetery. Funeral link:https://www.youtube.com/c/joefinnegan

Shane Keenaghan, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Shane Keenaghan, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon.  

Shane will sadly missed his mother Maureen, father Sean, brother Pauric (Yvonne) and sister Donna (Stephen)

He will be remembered by his nieces and nephews Lisa, Pauric, Ryan, Michael, and Mary Kate, his aunties, uncles, cousins and his large circle of friends in the AA family.

Shane will be forever remembered by his partner Elaine. 

Reposing at his late residence on Wednesday from 1pm to 7pm. Removal on Thursday at 10.20am to arrive at St. Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am with interment in the Abbey Assaroe Cemetery. 

Those wishing to attend the wake are asked to park on the Donegal Road.

The Funeral Mass shall be streamed live on St. Patrick's church page at www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon/  

House private to family on the morning of Funeral please. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Sheil Hospital Patients Comfort Fund c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon or any family member.

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