Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Friday, May 22
Updated death notices for County Donegal updated twice daily
The following deaths have taken place:
- John Keating, Donegal Town
- Maura Tully, Carndonagh and Dublin
- Tom Keegan, Pettigo and Meath
- Frank Brennan, Raphoe
- Mary Lyons, Kilcar
- Teresa Heekin, Ardara
- Harry Callaghan, Ballybofey
- Daniel Grant Doherty, Carndonagh and Kildare
John Keating, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of John Keating, Glasgow, Scotland and formerly Donegal Town. He passed away peacefully at Marie Curie hospice, Glasgow, surrounded by his devoted partner Margaret and his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents John and Sheila; deeply regretted and sadly missed his partner Margaret, her sons Alastair and James, daughters Charlene, Jamie and his beloved cat Aston, his brothers Mark, Noel, David, Kevin, Michael, and Justin, sisters Kathleen, Irene, Louise, Justina, Cecilia, Jennifer, Emma and Denise; all his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Requiem Mass will be held in St Augustine’s Church, Ashgill Road, Glasgow G22 7HN on Thursday, June 4 at 9.30am followed by cremation.
John's ashes will be laid to rest privately with his parents in Killymard Cemetery, Donegal Town on June 6 at 1pm.
Maura Tully, Carndonagh and Dublin
The death has taken place peacefully in St Vincent’s Hospital, of Maura Tully, née McLaughlin, Killiney, County Dublin, and formerly of Carndonagh, County Donegal.
Beloved wife of the late George, loving mother of Catriona, Ashling, Ricéal and Moira, she will be sadly missed by her daughters, son-in-law Larry Dunne, her adored grandchildren, Beth, Anthony, Ronan, Lila, Molly, Charlie, Alice, Arwen and Carl, her brother Brian, sisters Rosary, Veronica and Anne, extended family and a wide circle of friends. Remembering also her late sons-in-law Carl and Neil.
Her remains are reposing in Fanagans Quinns of Glasthule, A96EW88 on Saturday from 2pm to 4pm.
Removal on Monday to Sts Alphonsus and Columba Church, Ballybrack Village arriving for 11.30am Funeral Mass which can be viewed on the church webcam, followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium which can be viewed here
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Irish Kidney Association.
Tom Keegan, Pettigo and Meath
The death has occurred of Tom Keegan, Rockbellew House, Julianstown, County Meath and formerly of Pettigo, County Donegal. He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his son John and granddaughter Sarah; beloved husband of Nancy and loving Dad to Mary, Rosaleen, Thomas and Paddy; Tom will be very sadly missed by his wife, daughters, sons, son-in-law Berty, daughters-in-law Sandra and Maureen, grandchildren Lisa, Liam, Kayleigh, Shannon, Claire, Eoin and Kerry, brothers Josie, Dennis, Michael and Eamon, sisters Mary and Maggie, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
His remains are reposing at Townley’s Funeral Home, Crosslanes, Drogheda (A92 XN75) on Saturday from 4pm until 6pm.
Funeral Mass on Sunday afternoon at 12.30pm in St Mary’s RC Church, Julianstown which can be viewed live on the parish YouTube channel
Burial will take place afterwards in the Cemetery of St Brigid’s Church, Balintra, Donegal arriving at approximately 6.30pm.
Frank Brennan, Raphoe
The death has occurred of Frank Brennan, Drummucklagh, Raphoe, County Donegal, F93 E2CW
Frank will be sadly and lovingly missed by his daughters Carmel Crawford, Majella (Mark McClay), Maura (Cathal Crawford), his son Frankie, his cherished grandchildren and great‑grandchildren, his nieces and nephews, and all members of his extended family and circle of friends. Frank was predeceased by his loving wife Isa, parents Rose and Andy Brennan, siblings Johnny, Paddy, Hannah, Nellie, Jennie, Robert, Joe, Tommy, Desmond, Edward, Rose, Columba and son-in-law William.
Frank will repose at his late residence on Friday from 11am to 9pm, and Saturday from 11am to 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral, please.
Funeral from his late residence on Sunday morning at 11.20 am, travelling to St Columba’s Church, Drumoghill for 12 noon Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Mary Lyons, Kilcar
The peaceful death has occurred of Mary Lyons, née Mc Closkey, Kilbeg, Kilcar, Donegal. She passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her brothers Jim and Paddy; sadly missed by her loving husband John James, her sons Paul (Linda), Stephen (Theresa) and her brother Joe Mc Closkey, Killybegs. Much loved Grandmother to Karen and Cormac. Mary will be sorely missed by her sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends.
Her remains are reposing at Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield,Ardara F94 A250 on Saturday from 12noon until 4pm followed by removal to St Cartha’s Church Kilcar to arrive at 6pm. House strictly private at all times please
Funeral Mass on Sunday at 11am followed by burial in the local cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Friends of Letterkenny Hospital care of any family member or Mc Shane Funeral Directors.
Teresa Heekin, Ardara
The peaceful death has occurred in Killybegs Community Hospital of Teresa Heekin, Tullymore, Ardara.
Predeceased by her husband, Josie; sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Her remains are reposing in Mc Cabe’s Funeral Home, Ardara onFriday, from 5pm until 9pm.
Removal from there on Saturday at 9.30am going to The Church of the Holy Family, Ardara for 10am funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
Harry Callaghan, Ballybofey
The death has occurred peacefully, surrounded by his loving family of Harry Callaghan, Sessiaghoneill, Ballybofey. formerly Meenashammer.
Beloved husband of Brigid, devoted father to Kathleen (Hugh), John (Karen), Paul, Caroline (Gerard), Michelle, (Gareth), cherished brother of Kathleen, Mary Brigid, Teresa, and the late Charlie, Sean, Rosanna, Sarah, and infant sister Maria. He is predeceased by his parents Henry and Katie; deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
His remains are reposing at the home of his daughter Kathleen and son-in-law Hugh Doherty, The Moyle, Ludden, Buncrana. The house is strictly private to family only please.
Funeral leaving from there on Saturday at 9.30am for Requiem Mass at 11am in St Mary's Church Sessiaghoniell. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. Mass will be streamed on the parish YouTube channel
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, directly to Donegal Hospice
Daniel Grant Doherty, Carndonagh and Kildare
The death has taken place peacefully at home, of Daniel Grant, Naas, County Kildare, and formerly of Carndonagh, County Donegal.
Beloved husband of the late Maureen and loving dad of Fiona, Conor, Daniel and Arthur. Forever loved and sadly missed by his loving children, grandchildren John, Taida and Daniel, daughters-in-law Magdalena and Brigena, son-in-law Frank, sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, extended family, neighbours, friends, and all his colleagues from the tunnelling industry.
His remains are reposing at his home on Friday from 5pm to 8pm with Rosary at 7.30pm.
Funeral on Saturday with Requiem Mass at 10am in The Church of Our Lady and St. David, Naas, followed by burial at Saint Corban’s Cemetery, Naas.
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