Death notices for Donegal on Saturday morning, March 15
The following deaths have taken place:
- Anthony John Dick, Galway, Killybegs and USA
- Delia Pender, Ballyshannon
- SJ Russell, Letterkenny
- Fred Aicken, Dunfanaghy
- Angela Cassidy, Ballyshannon
- Veronica Doohan, Falcarragh
- Ursula McGlinchey, Letterkenny and Sligo
Anthony John Dick, Galway, Killybegs and USA
The death has taken place after a short illness of Anthony John Dick, Forramoyle West, Barna, Galway, and formerly of Killybegs and Alaska.
John will be sorely missed by his devoted family; Florence, Andrew and Veronica, daughter-in-law Erika, son-in-law Killian, adoring grandchildren Louis, Charlie, Charlotte and Jack, siblings Valerie, Fiona, Gerald, Vivienne and Adrian, nieces, nephews, neighbours and his wide circle of friends both here and abroad. He is predeceased by his daughter Sarah, sister Cathy, parents Veronica and Herbert, recently by his sister-in-law Mary Crisham and by his brothers-in-law Johnny and Maurice.
House private please. John's remains will Repose in the Cillín within the Church of Mary Immaculate Queen, Bearna on Monday from 4pm to 5.30pm.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated for John on arrival at the Church of Mary Immaculate Queen, Bearna at 11am on Tuesday. Mass can be viewed live here A Committal Service will take place at 4pm at Shannon Crematorium. John’s family would like those attending the funeral to wear colourful clothes to celebrate his life.
Family flowers only, donations if desired to Down Syndrome Ireland
Delia Pender, Ballyshannon
The death has taken place peacefully at University Hospital Galway, surrounded by her loving family, of Delia Pender, née Begley, Knather, Ballyshannon, Donegal, F94 W1X4.
Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Mary, her brothers Peter, Kevin and Kieran and her dear son, Patrick, Delia will be forever missed by her daughters Irene and Fiona, her brothers Paddy and Anthony, as well as her grandchildren Connie, Patrick and Jaime, Finn, and Shea, and great-grandchildren Rose, Fiadh and Sean, nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence on Saturday from 1pm to 7pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon on Sunday for The Mass of the Resurrection at 11 am with Service of interment afterwards in Abbey Assaroe Cemetery. Mass shall be streamed live at www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Care West, Galway c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon, or any family member.
SJ Russell, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Samuel James (SJ) Russell, Dromore, Letterkenny F92 V0AV.
Deeply missed by his loving daughter Tracey, brothers Matthew (Listillion) and Charlie (Dromore), and sisters Marion Dill (Manorcunningham) and Carol Doherty (Letterkenny), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours. SJ is predeceased by his parents Charlie and Ruby, brother Lexie and sisters Kathleen Lecky and Elizabeth Creevy.
Funeral Service of Thanksgiving at SJ’s late home on Saturday at 3pm with interment afterwards to Gortlee Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Respiratory Fund, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.
Fred Aicken, Dunfanaghy
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Fred Aicken, 20 Oak Grove, Dunfanaghy, F92 PD39.
Much loved and sadly missed by his daughters Sharon (Owen), Aileen (Macdara), Barbara (Andy), Claire (Ciaran), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephew, extended family and friends. predeceased by his wife Ann.
His remains are reposing at his late residence. Family time, please, from 10pm to 12 noon.
Funeral Service in the Presbyterian Church, Dunfanaghy, on Saturday at 12 noon followed by burial in Ballymore Graveyard.
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu if desired to Medical 3, Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Directors, Creeslough.
Angela Cassidy, Ballyshannon
The death has take place peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her loving family, of Angela Cassidy, née Maguire, of Cassidy Electrical, Main Street, Ballyshannon, and formerly of Kilmakenny, Rossan, Carrigallen, County Leitrim.
Predeceased by her dear husband, Patrick (Patsy) Cassidy, her sister Evelyn Copeland and brothers John Joe, Michael and Canon Peter Maguire. Angela will be forever missed by her daughter Evelyn (Anthony) Rossmore, sons Noel (Ann) Letterkenny, Gerard (Inger) Mountcharles, Martin (Joan) Ballintra, Thomas (Helen) Rathmore, Edmund (Marina) Letterkenny, Sean (Vera) Ballyshannon, Ciaran (Jane) Ballyshannon, her brother Tom Maguire, as well as her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Family time on the morning of the funeral.
The Mass of the Resurrection will take place on Saturday, at 11am in St Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon, with interment afterwards in Abbey Assaroe Cemetery. The Funeral Mass shall be streamed live on St. Patrick’s Church page at www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to North West Hospice and the Irish Alzheimer’s Society, c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon, or any family member.
Veronica Doohan, Falcarragh
The death has occurred in the Lakehouse Nursing home, Portnablagh, of Veronica Doohan, née McClafferty, formerly of Ballina Main Road, Falcarragh and Killoughcarron, Creeslough.
She is sadly missed by her children Denis, Packie, Breege, Seamus, Kathleen, Gerry, Stephen, Anne Marie and Lucia, daughters-in-law Delia, Breda, Marie, and Gracie; sons-in-law Seamus, Patrick, Pádraig and Rommel; all her treasured grandchildren; her brother Packie; and nieces and nephews. Veronica is predeceased by her husband Packie, children Paul and Maria, parents William and Kate McClafferty and brothers and sisters Jim, Charlie, Willie, David, Annie, Mary and Catherine.
House private on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass will take place in St Finian's Church, Falcarragh, on Saturday at 12 noon, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed live on mcnlive or https://www.facebook.com/SweeneyFuneralDirectorsEmbalmers
Ursula McGlinchey, Letterkenny and Sligo
The peaceful death has occurred at Ramelton Community Hospital of Ursula McGlinchey, née Henry, 'Breffni', Gortlee, Letterkenny, and formerly or Maryville, Sligo.
Predeceased by her husband Danny, parents Pat and Ethel Henry, sisters Sheila, Breege, Mary, Kitty and brother Paddy; deeply regretted by her brother Michael, her children Bryan, Noelle, Paddy, Steven and Derek, daughters-in-law Anne, Kate and Maeve. She is fondly remembered by her grandchildren Sarah, Eoin, Rachel, Euan, Iarla, and Matthew, step-grandchildren Eamonn, Kevin and Una, her cousins, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and many friends.
House strictly private at the request of the deceased.
Funeral Mass at 12 noon on Saturday, in The Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine, Letterkenny, F92 PN81, which can be viewed online followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if wished, to Ramelton Community Hospital c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.
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