Death notices for Donegal on Sunday morning, June 18
The following deaths have occurred:
- Mary Lyons, Dublin and Ballyshannon
- Eileen McElhinney, Raphoe
- Celine McGonigle, Laghey
- Nora Friel, Derrybeg
- Bernard Laverty, Ballybofey
- Sr Davnet O'Kane, Louth and Culdaff
- Jimmy Gillen, Creeslough and Manorcunningham
- Bridie Mc Sweeney, Kilcar
- Sadie McGee, Middle Dore
Mary Lyons, Dublin and Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of retired nurse and midwife, Mary Lyons, late of Glasnevin, Dublin and formerly of Ballyshannon. She passed peacefully in her 89th year after a long illness in the loving care of her family and the staff of Highfield Hospital, Whitehall.
Beloved daughter of the late Jane and Edward and beloved sister of the late Sr Margaret (Castleblaney) and Breege (Bantry). Sadly missed by her brother-in-law James, niece, nephews, grandniece, grandnephews, relatives, work colleagues, neighbours and friends.
Her remains are reposing at Rom Massey & Sons Funeral Home, the Civic Centre, Ballymun Road, D09 C8P5, on Tuesday evening, from 7pm to 8pm.
House private please.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday morning at 10am at Our Lady of Dolours Church, Glasnevin (near Botanic Gardens), followed by burial in Glasnevin Cemetery. The funeral Mass can be viewed at www.glasnevinparish.ie/
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, National Office, Temple Road, Blackrock, Co Dublin or at https://alzheimer.ie/get-involved/become-a-friend-support-asi/donate/
Eileen McElhinney, Raphoe
The sudden death has occurred of Eileen McElhinney nee Melaugh, 18 St Eunan’s Terrace, Raphoe.
Lovingly missed by her husband Anthony, daughter Fidelis and sons Anthony, Patrick and Michael, son-in-law Patrick Devine, grandchildren, Stephen, Patrick, Paul, David, Louise, Courtney, Daniel, Karen, Sarah, Justine, great-grandchildren Kiernan, Kyran, Bella and Jack and all her extended family and friends. Eileen was predeceased by her parents, Kathleen, and Patrick Joseph, in-Laws Elizabeth and William McElhinney.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
Celine McGonigle, Laghey
The death has occurred peacefully at her residence, of Celine McGonigle (née McCauley), Mullinasole, Laghey.
Predeceased by her husband Donal, daughter Rosemary, granddaughter Clare and by her siblings Maureen, Nora, Fr Gus McCauley and Conal, she is sadly missed and loved by her children Barry, Grainne, Peter and John, daughters-in-law Finola and Michaela, sister-in-law Nora, her 12 grandchildren, Louise, Paul, Rachel, Donal, David, Alex, Diarmuid, Marcus, Aengus, Sean, Owen, Daniel, her grandchildren's spouses, her great-grandchildren, wider family circle, neighbours and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her home on Sunday from 4pm until 7 pm and on Monday from 4pm until removal of remains at 6.30pm going to St Brigid's Church, Ballintra, to arrive at 7pm.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Celine's Funeral Mass may be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/ballintra
Nora Friel, Derrybeg
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Nora Friel, Stranacorkra, Derrybeg, originally of Magheraclogher, Derrybeg.
Sadly missed by her husband Philip, daughter Maria, sons Dominic, Patrick and Sean, in-laws Paul, Tony and Leanne, grandchildren Caitlin, Shannon, Dylan, Grace, Saoirse and Aaron, sisters Marie and Ann, brothers Bernie and Patrick and extended family and friends.
House private to family only.
Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Derrybeg, with interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page https://bit.ly/3DoIMm
Bernard Laverty, Ballybofey
The death has occurred at his late residence of Bernard Laverty, Cappry, Ballybofey (F93 X02D).
Beloved husband of the late Madeline, and much-loved father of Marie, Margaret (Mickey), Ben (Cath), Anne (Gregory), Grainne (Pedro), Paula (Darren), Lisa (PJ), cherished brother of Margaret and the late Joe, Willie, John, Harry, Desmond, Paddy, Mickey, Dan, Katie, Maureen, Annie and Josephine.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving son, daughters, sister, sons in law, daughter in law, sisters in law, 22 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, extended family and friends.
His remains reposing at his late residence.
Funeral leaving from there on Sunday at 10.20am for Requiem Mass at 11am in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar. Interment will take place afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar
Sr Davnet O'Kane, Louth and Culdaff
The death has occurred peacefully, in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, of Sr Davnet (Sally) O Kane, Medical Missionaries of Mary, Drogheda, Co Louth and formerly of Culdaff Angola, Ethopia and Uganda.
Predeceased by her parents James and Catherine, her brother Ignatius and sister Dympna, she is sadly missed by her brother Fr Seamus, her sister-in-law Peg, her niece Susan, nephews Jimmy, Vincent and Stephen and their families, relatives and friends and her MMM community.
Funeral Mass takes place on Monday at 11am in Convent, Beechgrove, followed by burial in St Peter's Cemetery.
Jimmy Gillen, Creeslough and Manorcunningham
The peaceful death took place of James (Jimmy) Gillen of 9 Muckish Terrace, Creeslough and formerly of Corkey, Manorcunningham in the Donegal Hospice surrounded by his loving family.
Sadly missed and much loved by his wife Eilish, children Marion, Frank, Rosaleen, Maggie, Louise and their partners, his loving grandchildren, sister Nellie Doherty of Glencar Irish, Letterkenny, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Funeral Mass in St Michael's Church, Creeslough on Sunday at 1pm with burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery. Mass can viewed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/Cameras/st-michaels-church
Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice C/O any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director.
Bridie Mc Sweeney, Kilcar
The death has occurred of Bridie Mc Sweeney, Cruckarra, Kilcar.
Predeceased by her Hhusband Frank and sadly missed by her loving daughters, Patricia, Gobnait, Emma and Denise, sons-in- law Declan, Kenneth and Paul, grandchildren Ethan, Lily, Ellen, Ryan and Luke, brothers Pat and Seamus, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends.
House private on the morning of the funeral please.
Removal on Sunday morning at 10.30am to St Cartha's Church, Kilcar for 11am Funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.
Sadie McGee, Middle Dore
The death has taken place of Sadie McGee, Glenrothes, Bun na Leaca and Middle Dore.
She passed away very peacefully in hospital in Scotland on June 5 aged 94, with family by her side.
Requiem Mass will take place at St Paul’s, Glenrothes on June 27 at 10am, followed by interment in St Drostan’s at 11am, followed by a meal at Balgeddie House at 12 noon. Family flowers only, please.
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