Death notices for Donegal on Monday evening, December 23

The following deaths have taken place:

- Joseph Houston, Cloghan

- Patrick Granaghan, Ballyshannon

- Charles McKinney, Buncrana

- Eileen Mc Nelis, Ardara

- Kay Timoney, Donegal Town

- Marjorie Sweeney, Letterkenny 

- Mary Carr, Donegal Town

- Noreen Bourke, Ballintra

- Grace Kelly, Letterkenny

Joseph Houston, Cloghan

The death has occurred peacefully at his home in Birmingham, England, in his 100th year, of Joseph Houston, formerly of Lettershanbo, Cloghan.

Beloved husband of the late Mary, much loved father to Angela, (James) Caroline, (Craig) and John (Helen). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his son, daughter, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, nephews, nieces in Ireland and England, (Mc Cool family, Hone family, Houston family) extended family and friends.

Joe’s Requiem Mass will take place on Monday, January 13 at 11am in the Church of St Joseph and St Helen, Kings Norton, with interment in St. Nicholas Churchyard, Kings Norton.The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.youtube.com/@ssjosephandhelen

Patrick Granaghan, Ballyshannon

The death has taken place peacefully at Sligo University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, of Patrick Granaghan, Lawn Park, Ballyshannon, and formally of Ballinacarrick, Station Road, Ballyshannon.

Predeceased by his parents Vincent and Cassie and brother Declan, he is sadly missed by his daughter Katie, partner Liz, sisters, Catherine (Pat), Marie (Paul), Anita, Linda (John), brothers, Raymond (Annette), Roy and Katie’s mother Noelle. Forever remembered by his nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

His remains are reposing at his sister's residence; Marie and Paul Bannon, Ballinacarrick, Station Road, F94 XT20 on Thursday from 11am to 7am. House private to family on the morning of the funeral please.

Removal from the residence on Friday at 11.15am to arrive at St Joseph’s Church, The Rock, Ballyshannnon for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon with interment in the Abbey Assaroe Cemetery.

Donations in memory of Patrick to Diabetes Ireland c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors of any family member.

Charles McKinney, Buncrana

The death has occurred of Charlie McKinney Holm Cottage, Cockhill Road, Buncrana.

Charlie is predeceased by his wife Kathleen and grandson AJ. He will be sadly missed and never forgotten by his loving family, Rosemary (Philip), Patrick (Mary), Caroline (Scott) and his cherished grandchildren, brother Michael and sister-in-law his nieces, nephews, cousin and his many friends.

Charlie's remains will be reposing at is home on Monday from 7pm. Family time on Christmas Day until 4pm.

Funeral on Thursday, leaving at 10.15am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Cockhill with Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. Funeral can be viewed on www.churchservices/tvcockhill

Eileen Mc Nelis, Ardara

The death has occurred of Eileen Mc Nelis, Drumaghy Park, formerly of Ard Connell, Ardara.

Sadly missed by her mother, Ann, her sisters, Julie, Lisa, Lynn and Catherine, her extended family, friends and neighbours. She is predeceased by her father Peter.

Her remains reposing at Mc Cabes Funeral Home, Common Ardara, F94 VCK1, on Tuesday  from 1pm until 5pm.

Funeral Mass in The Church of the Holy Family, Ardara on Thursday at 12 noon followed by private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan

Kay Timoney, Donegal Town

The death has occurred suddenly in Letterkenny University Hospitalof Kathleen (Kay) Timoney, Ardeskin, Donegal Town.

Sadly missed by her sons Henry (Casey), Jason (Shannen), long time friend, Jackie, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and extended family.

Kay’s remains will repose at her late residence in Ardeskin on Tuesday from 5pm to 9pm. House private on Wednesday.

Kay’s remains will leave her late residence at 10am on Thursday for Requiem Mass at 11am in St Bridget’s Church, Ballintra with burial immediately afterwards in adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to Letterkenny University Hospital care of any family member or Faulkner Funeral Undertakers.

Marjorie Sweeney, Letterkenny 

The death has taken place at Letterkenny General Hospital of Marjorie Sweeney, née Bustard, Garryharry, Letterkenny and formerly Ballyboe, Cloghan.

Deeply missed by her loving husband Bill, sisters Margaret, Nan, Eileen, Doreen and May, brothers Jimmy, George and John, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours. Marjorie is predeceased by her parents George and Gertie and her sisters Gertie and Frieda.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence.

Funeral Service of Thanksgiving there on Tuesday at 1pm with burial afterwards in Gortlee Cemetery. House, Funeral Service of Thanksgiving and burial strictly private to family only please.

Mary Carr, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Mary Carr, Carnbeigh, Clar, Donegal Town. She passed away peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Donegal Hospice.

Predeceased by her husband Seamus, baby daughter Mary and daughter Bernie. Dearly loved mother of Maryrose (Paul), Margaret (son-in-law Colm) and Fidelma (Andrew). Deeply missed by grandson Cailean (Denise) and close friends.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence on Monday from 2pm to 9pm. House private to family on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday in St Agatha's Church, Clar at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Mass can be viewed on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-agathas-clar-donegal

Noreen Bourke, Ballintra

The death has taken place peacefully at Ballyshannon Community Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, of Noreen Bourke, née Corry, Ballymagroarty, Ballintra, Donegal, F94 Y2X8

Pre deceased by her husband, Michael, she is sadly missed by her sons, Michael, Patrick and Dennis, her daughters, Mary, Theresa and Nuala, her brother, sisters, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great, great grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposal of her remains continues at her late Residence, Ballymagroarty, Ballintra F94 Y2X8 on Monday from 3pm until 9pm, where everyone is welcome to pay their respects. Please note a one way system will be operational during wake hours with entry from the Main N15 road at Racoo and exiting at Foyagh Bridge on the Rossnowlagh Road. House strictly private on Tuesday morning please.

Removal on Tuesday morning to St Brigid's Church, Ballintra for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Noreen's Funeral Mass will also be available to view online at www.churchservices.tv/ballintra

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to Ballyshannon Community Hospital C/O any family member.

Grace Kelly, Letterkenny

The death has taken place peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, of Grace Kelly, née Gallagher, Bomany, Letterkenny, F92 TV76

Predeceased by parents Conal and Bridget, husband James (2005), daughter Grace Marley (2012); deeply regretted by her children Mairead, Breda, PJ, Aidan, Seamus, Carmel, Claire, Evelyn and Louise, sons and  daughters-in-law. Sadly missed by brother William Gallagher and sister Peggy Breen. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren, great grandson, extended family members, good neighbours and many friends.

House strictly private at the request of the deceased.

Funeral Mass in St Eunan's Cathedral on Tuesday morning at 11am followed by interment in Conwal Cemetery.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu to the Parkinson's Association of Ireland care of any family member or Charlie Mc Clafferty Funeral Director.

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