Death notices for Donegal on Saturday evening, December 28
The following deaths have taken place:
- Joseph Houston, Cloghan
- Carl Ryan, Dublin and Buncrana
- Tommy Cavanagh, Carndonagh
- Kathleen Coll, Portsalon
- Phyllis Moore, Meath and Ballyshannon
- Tom Munnelly, Cranford and Mayo
- Veronica McShea, Ballintra and Manorcunningham
- Joe Birkett, Clonmany
- Noreen Catterson, Castlefin and Derry
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
Carl Ryan, Dublin and Buncrana
The death has taken place unexpectedly of Carl Ryan, Buncranna, Donegal and formerly of Ballyfermot, Dublin.
Predeceased by his parents Arthur and Teresa, and his brother ArthurC, arl will be very sadly missed by his loving partner Jackie, sons Carl and Dean, daughters Lisa, Shannon, Linda, Sandra, Lynn and Jodie, daughter-in-law Trisha, son-in-law Mark, his adored grandchildren, brother Darren, sister Anna, Gina and Sylvia, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
Tommy Cavanagh, Carndonagh
he peaceful death has taken place at his home of Tommy Cavanagh, Magherard, Carndonagh.
Predeceased by his loving wife Ellen, and a much-loved father of Mary, Maggie, Anne, Tommy, Tina, Jimmy, Kathleen, Henry and Polly. Deeply regretted by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, partners, extended family, friends and neighbours.
His remains are reposing at his home where all are welcome to pay their respects.
Removal from there on Monday morning at 10.20am going to St Mary’s Church, Bocan, Culdaff for 11am Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live on the church webcam.
Family flowers only please.
Kathleen Coll, Portsalon
The death has occurred of Kathleen Coll, Claggan, Portsalon. Shse passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her parents James and Maggie Coll, brothers Hughie, James, Patrick, John Bosco and Michael, sister Sadie Mc Ateer, brothers-in-law Charlie Deeney and Michael McNama and sister-in-law Susan Coll. She is deeply regretted by her niece Sinead, sisters Mary McManus (Drumshanbo, County Leitrim), Ann McNama (Bristol) and Margaret Deeney (Inniskill, Rathmullan), brother Gerard (Portsalon) and her partner and friend Mickey Gibbons. Sadly missed by her sister-in-law Margaret Coll, brothers-in-law Daniel Mc Ateer and Tom Joe McManus, all her nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Kathleen’s remains will repose at her late residence on Saturday from 5pm. House private after 10pm both nights of the wake and on the morning of the funeral.
Requiem Mass will be held in St Columba’s Church, Massmount, Fanad on Monday at 11am, followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed on the Mc Ateer Funeral Directors Facebook Page.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Tamney Health Centre Patient Fund c/o any family member or Mc Ateer Funeral Directors.
Phyllis Moore, Meath and Ballyshannon
The death has taken place of Phyllis Moore, née Rooney, Main Street, Duleek, Meath and formerly of Cashelard, Ballyshannon. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda.
Beloved daughter of the late Mary-Anne and Francis Rooney, sister of the late Tommy and great grandmother of the late baby Georgia. Sadly missed by her loving husband Val, sons Damien, Paul and Kieran, daughter Priscilla, daughters-in-law Martina and Sandra, Kieran's partner Audrey, son-in-law John, grandchildren Paul, Danielle, Darren, Shane, Dylan, Stephen, Conor, Shannon and Craig, great grandchildren CJ, Alfie and Lottie, sisters Mary, Theresa and Elizabeth, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.
Her remains will repose at her home on Sunday from 2pm until 7pm. House private please on Monday morning.
Removal on Monday morning to St Cianan's Church, Duleek arriving for Requiem Mass at 11am and thereafter to The Good Shepherd Cemetery.
Tom Munnelly, Cranford and Mayo
The death has taken place peacefully at his home, of Tom Munnelly, Coole, Cranford, F92 EK44, formerly Crossmolina, County Mayo and Philadelphia, USA.
Deeply regretted by his loving family, wife Mary, daughter Kathleen, son-in-law Roger, grandsons Liam and Declan, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his brothers Philip and Francis and his sister Nan.
His remains are reposing at his home.
Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Coole. Burial will take place afterwards in Milford Cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Cancer Care West, c/o any family member or Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.
Veronica McShea, Ballintra and Manorcunningham
The death has taken place of Veronica McShea, née O’Brien, Glasbolie, Ballintra, F94 XD25 and formerly of Drumoghill, Manorcunningham. Veronica passed away peacefully, after a short illness fought bravely with great dignity and humour, at Sligo University Hospital in the presence of her loving family.
Predeceased by her parents Mary Ellen and Patrick O'Brien, her brothers, PJ and Tony and by her sister, Molly Doyle. Dearly loved wife of Patsy and devoted mother to Liam, Deirdre, Ciara, Emer and Ronan, her daughters-in-law Catherine and Sarah, son-in-law Brendan Hoey, her seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and a wide circle of friends. Survived by her family and by her brother, Phonsie O'Brien and sister-in-law Nellie O'Brien.
Reposal of her remains continues at her home in Glasbolie F94 XD25 on Saturday from 12pm till 2pm and 5pm until Rosary at 9pm. House strictly private to family and close friends on Sunday morning please.
Removal on Sunday to St Brigid's Church, Ballintra, F94 FP83 for 1pm funeral Mass followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only; donations in lieu, if so desired, to Mary's Meals, c/o Jackie Carron Funeral Directors or any family member. Funeral Mass will be live streamed on www.churchservices.tv/ballintra
Joe Birkett, Clonmany
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Joseph William (Joe) Birkett, Corner Cash, Straid, Clonmany.
Beloved husband of Mary and much-loved father of Caroline and Ken. Dear brother of Dot, Pat, Polly, Alan, Pete and Charlie. Deeply regretted by his grandchildren Tamara, Karelina, Chyvonne and Nicole, his daughter-in-law, son-in-law, the McDermott Family, the Clafferty family, his extended family, friends and neighbours.
His remains are reposing his late residence. Family time please from 10pm to 11am.
Funeral from there on Sunday at 1.30pm to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany for 2pm Requiem Mass, followed by burial in St Michael’s Church graveyard, Urris.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Carndonagh Community Hospice C/O any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors.
Noreen Catterson, Castlefin and Derry
The sudden death has occurred of Noreen Catterson, née Doherty, of Grahamsland Castlefin, and formerly from Shantallow, Derry.
Beloved wife of Ignatius and much loved mother of Darren and Senan and dear sister of James and Teresa Healy.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence Grahamsland, Castlefin.
Funeral from there on Sunday at 1.30pm going to St Mary's Church, Castlefin for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Burial will take place afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
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