Death notices for Donegal on Thursday evening, March 21
The following deaths have taken place:
- Patricia O'Donnell, Dublin, Lifford and Carrigart
- Catherine Mount, Wicklow and Raphoe
- Brian Evans, Letterkenny and Birmingham
- Liz McGarrigle, Donegal Town and Buncrana
- John Joseph Mohan, Frosses
- Frances Nixon, Donegal Town
- Lorna Kelly, Letterkenny
- Jim McDaid, Buncrana
- Patsy Lally, Rossnowlagh
- Gerard Coyle, Burt
- Anthony Dooley, Glenties and Kilkenny
- Terence Johnston, Letterkenny
- Maura Shields, Carrigart
- Anthony Dunworth, Ramelton
- Barry Devine, Killygordon
- Trevor Melly, Lettermacaward
- Carmel Mullally-Powers, Letterkenny and USA
Patricia O'Donnell, Dublin, Lifford and Carrigart
The death has occurred peacefully, at St Vincent’s University Hospital of Patricia (Patsy) O'Donnell, née Crawford, Foxrock, Dublin 18 and formerly of Lifford and Carrigart.
Predeceased by her husband Kevin and infant son David; much-loved mother of Paul, Karen, Nick and Anne; sadly missed by her son-in-law Frank, daughters-in-law Hilary and Carin, grandchildren Stephanie and her husband Steven, Eva and her partner Seán, Lucy and great-grandchild Louis, sisters-in-law Crona and Mary, brother-in-law, PJ, extended family, friends, wonderful neighbours and her beloved feline companion Señorita.
Patsy will be reposing on Friday afternoon at home from 4pm to 6pm. House at all other times strictly private.
Funeral Mass at 10am on Saturday morning in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock followed by cremation committal prayers at The Garden Chapel in Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, D6W HY98. Mass can be viewed online here www.churchservices.tv/foxrock
Family flowers only please.
Catherine Mount, Wicklow and Raphoe
The death has occurred of Catherine Mount, née Kelly, Bray, County Wicklow and formerly of Raphoe. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and in the wonderful care of Blackrock Hospice and previously St Michael’s Ward, St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin.
Dearly loved Mum of Martha and David, much loved sister of Diane and Hugh, she will be lovingly remembered by her extended family and a wide circle of friends.
Her remains are reposing in Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray on Friday from 4pm to 6pm.
Funeral Mass on Saturday at 10am in the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer, Bray followed by cremation in Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Blackrock Hospice.
Brian Evans, Letterkenny and Birmingham
The death has taken place at his home of Brian Evans, Fycorrenagh, Letterkenny and formerly from Birmingham, England.
Deeply missed by his loving wife Molly, nieces and nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Brian’s remains will repose at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny on Friday from 6pm until 7.30pm.
Private cremation will take place later.
Liz McGarrigle, Donegal Town and Buncrana
The death has taken place peacefully at Aras MicSuibhne Nursing Home, Mullinasole, Laghey, of Elizabeth (Liz) McGarrigle, née Burns, of 15 Marian Villas, Donegal Town and formerly of Milltown, Buncrana.
Predeceased by her husband, Eugene; much loved mother to Daniel, (Leanne) and grandmother to Owenie. Deeply regretted by her brothers, Michael and John, sisters, Monica and Teresa and wider family circle.
Her remains are reposing at her son, Daniel's residence in Drumlonagher, Donegal Town F94 P9W7 on Thursday from 6pm until 9pm and Friday from 3pm until 9pm.
Funeral Mass Saturday at 11am in St Mary's Church, Killymard, followed by burial afterwards in St Agatha's Cemetery, Clar.
John Joseph Mohan, Frosses
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital, of John Joseph Mohan, Gargrim, Frosses.
Sadly missed by his devoted wife Mary, daughters Ann Marie, Patricia, Sharon, Lorraine, Fiona and Kathleen, son John, sons-in-law Patrick, Eunan, Lar, Sean and Mark, 13 grandchildren, and great-grandchild, his brothers Patsy, Colm, Leo and Philip; predeceased by his sister Theresa and his brother Connie.
Hs remains will be reposing at Gallagher's Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles, F94 X02N on Thursday from 3pm until 8pm, and on Friday from 3pm until 6pm. House strictly private, please.
Funeral Mass on Saturday in the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses at 11am, with burial afterwards in the Cranny Road Cemetery.
Frances Nixon, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Frances Nixon, née McFadden, Glebe Crest, Donegal Town. She died unexpectedly at Letterkenny Hospital.
Dear mother of Caroline (Dineen), Michael, Anne-Marie and Ciarán. Sadly missed by her loving family, son-in-law Ger, daughters-in-law Helen and Orla, and Anne-Marie's partner Kevin, sister Anne-Marie (McGee) and brother James, grandchildren Shay, Lucy, Cormac, Jamie and Aoibheann, nephews, nieces, relatives, kind neighbours, friends, and husband Jim Nixon.
Reposing in her home, F94H4X5 on Thursday and Friday from 3pm to 9pm. House strictly private on the morning of the funeral.
Requiem Mass in St Patrick's Church, Donegal Town at 12 noon on Saturday, which can be viewed live on https://tawnawillyparish.ie/saint-patricks/ followed by burial afterwards to Gortahork Cemetery.
Family flowers only, please.
Lorna Kelly, Letterkenny
The death has taken place of Lorna Kelly, North Kensington, London and 1 Ashleigh Close, College Farm Road, Letterkenny in St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London.
Lorna is forever loved and cherished by her heartbroken parents Eunan and Jenny, her brother Luke and her sister Helen. Lorna is sadly missed and will never be forgotten by her close circle of wonderful friends, her aunties and uncles, Cathy and Tom (Scotland) Peter (Dublin), Rachel (Dublin), JG and Anne (Letterkenny), Jim and Theresa (Letterkenny), Martin and Mary (Letterkenny), her much loved cousins and extended family, her colleagues from the Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare and the Palace of Westminster, London and her beloved cat CP.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
Jim McDaid, Buncrana
The death has occurred at Buncrana Community Hospital of Jim McDaid, 3 St Columba's Avenue, Buncrana.
Beloved husband of Sally, much loved father of Sinéad Doherty and Ailish O'Connor and loving brother of George, Marie McConnell and the late Charlie and Jean.
Deeply mourned and will forever be missed by his loving wife, daughters, sons-in-law, five grandchildren, one great grandchild, brother, sister, extended family and his many friends.
His remains are reposing at his late residence. Family time please from 11pm to 11am.
Funeral leaving his home on Saturday at 1pm going to St Mary's Oratory, Buncrana for Requiem Mass at 1.30pm followed by interment in St Mary's Cemetery, Cockhill. Requiem Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/buncrana
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Buncrana Community Hospital Patients Comfort Fund c/o any family member.
Patsy Lally, Rossnowlagh
The death has occurred of Patsy Lally, Coolmore, Rossnowlagh, F94 E1VP. He died peacefully at home in the care of his loving family and his wonderful carers.
Predeceased by his sister May Granaghan, he is sadly missed by his loving wife Soinbhe, and children John (Anna), Zoe (Michael), Patrick (Mantana), and Anna (Pedro); siblings Lizzy Patton, Gerald, Bernadette Quinn, Rosaleen Langan and Jackie, and his adoring grandchildren and all extended family and friends.
His remains are reposing at his residence on Thursday from 4pm to 8pm. Walk through only. House strictly private at all other times please.
Removal on Friday morning to St Joseph's Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon for 11.30am funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to the North West hospice, Sligo c/o John McGee & Sons Funeral directors.
Gerard Coyle, Burt
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Gerard Coyle, Bohillion, Burt.
Predeceased by his wife Mary, née Burns; much loved father of James, Martin, Anthony, Barry and Philip and loving brother of Kevin, Noel, Neil and Eileen McClay. Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by his sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sister, extended family and friends.
His remains are reposing at his home. Family time please from 10pm to 10am.
Funeral on Saturday, leaving his home at 10.15am going to St Aengus' Church, Burt for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in Burt Cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/burt.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, to Medical 3, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.
Anthony Dooley, Glenties and Kilkenny
The death has occurred of retired member of An Garda Síochána Dublin Anthony (Tony) Dooley, Glenties, F94Y1RH, and Rosbercon, Tullogher County Kilkenny and Raheny, Dublin. He died peacefully at his home in the arms of his loving wife and surrounded by his loving family.
Forever loved and missed by his darling wife Helena, daughters Deirdre, Maria and Charlie, sons Anston and Turlough and brother Shem, grandchildren Kiki, Abigail, Harry, Daniel, Tarlagh, Matthew, Joseph, Charlotte, Jacob, Rebecca, Edward, Alma, Evan, Hanora, Annie, Rachael, Emily and Lorcan, sons-in-law Joseph, Richie and David, daughters-in-law Edel and Monica, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, aunt-in-law Mary, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and a large circle of friends.
Family, neighbours and close friends welcome to his residence on Thursday from 11am until 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral mass on Friday at 12 noon in St Connell's Church, Glenties with interment afterwards in the local cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/glenties
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.
Terence Johnston, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has occurred of Terence Johnston, 35 Slieve Sneacht Road, Letterkenny, in the loving care of the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny.
Deeply missed by his brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours. Terence is predeceased by his wife Nora.
Terence's remains will be reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny on Thursday from 6pm until 8pm. Private cremation will take place at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan on Friday.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c\o any family member.
Maura Shields, Carrigart
The sudden death has occurred of Maura Shields, Glen, Carrigartat her late residence.
Maura is survived by her husband Michael, her children Darragh, Aoibheann, Páidín, Seamus, Michéal, Sophie and Tadhg, her father Brian, sisters Roisín and Rebecca and brother Brian. Predeceased by her Mother, Rosemary.
Removal from Eternal Light Chapel of Rest on Thursday at 5pm going to the Church of St John the Baptist, Carrigart to repose overnight.
Requiem mass on Friday at 11am. Cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 4pm on Saturday.
Anthony Dunworth, Ramelton
The death has occurred peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital of Anthony Dunworth, Clooney, Ramelton, F92 V2F9.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Edel, family Grace and Richard, Adam and Louise, Laura and Alex, grandchildren Aoife, Rory and Senan. Beloved son to Kathleen and the late Steve. Sadly missed by his sister Geraldine, brothers Stelly, Peter and Trevor, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.
His remains are reposing at his home.
Funeral mass on Friday at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton. Burial will take place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Mary’s Church Ramelton on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/ramelton
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Oncology Ward, Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o any family member or Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.
Barry Devine, Killygordon
The death has occurred of Barry Devine, Carricknamana, Killygordon, F93 ET9T. He died peacefully in Staffordshire, England, surrounded by his loving family on March 6.
Husband of Anna (née Mc Colgan), of Carnone, Killygordon, father of Kerrie and Paul. Barry will be deeply missed.
His remains are reposing at his home in Carricknamana on Friday from 6pm to 10pm. The house is private to immediate family and neighbours only please.
Burial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 10am in St Patrick's Church, Crossroads, Killygordon with interment afterwards in St Mary's Cemetery, Castlefinn. The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam.
Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his entire family circle.
Trevor Melly, Lettermacaward
The death has occurred of Trevor Melly, Lettermacaward.
Sadly missed by his wife Louise, daughter Erin, his parents Breege and Jamsie, his brothers Felix (Janet), Barry (Tanya), his sisters Diane (Michael) and Sinead, his nephews, Conor, Logan and Teighernan, his nieces, Ciara, Niamh and Cassie, his extended family, friends and neighbours.
Reposal of his remains will recommence at his late residence in Lettermacaward (11 Ascall Bhríde F94 X5R5) on Thursday from 12pm until 11pm. House private on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass at 12pm on Friday in St Bridget's Church, Lettermacaward, with interment afterwards in Cill Bhríde Cemetery.
Family flowers only, donations if desired to Pieta House c/o Derek Mc Cabe Funeral Directors.
Carmel Mullally-Powers, Letterkenny and USA
The death has occurred of Carmel Mullally-Powers Letterkenny and St Charles, Illinois, USA on March 9, 2024.
Carmel was predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Mary (Molly) Mullally, and sisters Attracta, Brighid (Mackey), Clare (Doherty, Canada), Teresa (Ireland), and brother, Thomas (London).
Survivors include, her brother, Stephen, (Ireland), many nieces, nephews, and cousins in Ireland and Canada, especially Kevin Doherty (Canada) & Michael Mackey (Wexford, Ireland); brother-in-law, Robert Powers (Susan); sisters-in-law, Katherine (Michael) Carlson, Ann (Tom) Turrin, & Mary (Kevin) Donovan; stepson, Steven Powers III.
A memorial mass will be held at 10.30am on Friday at St John Neumann Catholic Church, 2900 East Main Street, St Charles. Interment of remains will follow at Prairie Cemetery, St Charles. Arrangements handled by Yurs Funeral Home.
Memorials to Living Well, Geneva; Hands of Hope, Geneva, and the American Cancer Society.
For more information, visit yursfuneralhomes.com
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