Death notices for Donegal on Thursday morning, July 4
The following deaths have taken place:
- Dermot Kelly, Dunfanaghy and Letterkenny
- Tony Sharkey, Lifford
- Kevin Donaghey, Derry and Donegal
- Mary Gallagher, Fanad
- Joey Monaghan, Bruckless
- Frances Milling, Westmeath, Antrim and Convoy
- Isabella Mahon, Ballyshannon
- Tess Maxwell, Mayo and Buncrana
- Máire Mc Hugh, Inver and Gaoth Dobhair
- Michael Ward, Dublin and Donegal
- Joe McElhill Tyrone and Donegal
- Hugh Mc Callion, Lifford
- Bried Britton, Pettigo
- John, Gallagher, Derrybeg
Dermot Kelly, Dunfanaghy and Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Dermot Kelly, 23 Croagh Na Geeha Renclevin, Dunfanaghy, and formerly College Farm Road, Letterkenny. He passed away peacefully at Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny after a long illness bravely borne, surrounded by his loving family and under the wonderful care of the Hospice Staff.
Pre-deceased by his father Charlie and mother Muriel, uncles and aunts., Dermot is deeply regretted by his loving wife Joan (McShane), his broken hearted children, daughters Rachel and Anneli, son Charlie. Sadly missed by his siblings Rosemary (Cashel) Marianne (Dunfanaghy), Karl (Dunfanaghy), Aideen (Cork), Brian (Portmarnock), Maeve (Clonakilty) god children, nieces, and nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
House private please at the request of the deceased.
A private cremation will take place at a later date followed by a celebration of Dermot’s life.
Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or McGowan’s Funeral Home, Drumboe Avenue, Stranorlar.
Tony Sharkey, Lifford
The death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital of Anthony (Tony) Sharkey, Glencush, Lifford, F93 TNN2.
Lovingly missed by his wife Mary, Pauline (Shaun Doherty), Bobby (Collette), Ronan (Caroline), Donna (Sean Kerrigan), Maurice, Louise, Claire (Michael McConnell), Michael, Mairead and David, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and all his extended family and friends
Tony's remains will be reposing at his late residence Glencush, Lifford for wake to take place from 4pm Thursday and all day Friday.
Funeral from his late residence on Saturday morning at 10.30am going to St Patrick’s Church Murlog for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/
Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to Renal Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
Kevin Donaghey, Derry / Donegal
The death has occurred peacefully at his home of Kevin Donaghey, 111 Hollymount Park, Waterside, Derry and Donegal.
A beloved husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather, much loved brother and a dear uncle who is loved and greatly missed by all who had the blessing and pleasure to know him.
His remains are reposing in his home.
Funeral from there on Thursday at 9.30am for 10am Requiem Mass in St Columb's Church, Chapel Road. Cremation will take place in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan later.
Mary Gallagher (née Mc Intyre) Fanad
The death has occurred of Mary Gallagher, née Mc Intyre, Rossnakill Post Office, Rossnakill, Fanad. She passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband John, deeply regretted by her children Paul (County Clare), Bridget (County Kerry), Shaun (Rossnakill) and Teresa (Rossnakill), her brothers Ignatius (Carrablagh), Danny (London), Thomas (Wales), her sisters Josephine Grainger (England), Eileen Woods (Canada) and Ann (England). Sadly missed by her adored grandchildren, her extended family, neighbours and many friends. Rosary both nights of the wake at 9pm.
Mary's remains will repose at her late residence from 6pm on Thursday. Removal from there on Saturday, at 12.30pm going to St Columba's Church, Massmount for 1pm Requiem Mass. Burial will take place afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live on the Mc Ateer Funeral Directors Facebook page.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Fanad Day Care Centre c/o any family member or Mc Ateer Funeral Directors.
Joey Monaghan, Loughmult, Bruckless
The peaceful death has occurred of Joey Monaghan, Loughmult, Bruckless, at his late residence.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Rosaleen, his daughters Caroline and Michelle, his grandsons Shaun and Kieran, his extended family, friends and neighbours. Predeceased by his son Gerard and his mother Eileen.
His remains are reposing at this late residence (F94 XF80) on Thursday from 4pm until 8pm. House private at all other times and on the morning of the funeral.
Removal from there on Friday at 1pm going to St Brigid's Church, Ballintra, F94 AP84 for 2pm Funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link St. Brigid’s Church, Lisminton, Ballintra, Co Donegal - Lisminton, Ballintra, Co. Donegal, Ireland (churchservices.tv)
Frances Milling (née Ashe), Westmeath / Antrim / Convoy
The death has occurred of Frances Milling, née Ashe, Whitebeam Avenue, Clonbrusk, Athlone, County Westmeath and formerly of Convoy and Jordanstown, County Antrim. She passed away peacefully on Wednesday in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of Thomond Lodge Nursing Home, Ballymahon.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Hugo, son Hugh and her brothers Sam and George; sadly missed by her loving daughter Karen (McGann), son Craig, sister Jen (Morrison), son-in-law Gabriel, daughter-in-law Tina, grandchildren Kate, Conor, Mark, Meadhbh, Jamie and Kieran, great-grandchildren Lochlan and Finn, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Her remains are reposing at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand (N37 WY17) on Friday evening from 4pm until 6pm.
Funeral Service will take place in St Mary's Church of Ireland, Church Street (N37 CK27) on Saturday at 11am followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan (H12 RF78) at 4.30pm.
Family flowers only, donations if desired in lieu to St.Hilda's, Athlone.
Isabella Mahon (née Morrow) Cavangarden, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred peacefully, at her home surrounded by her loving family of Isabella (Isa) Mahon, née Morrow, Cavangarden, Ballyshannon.
Predeceased by her parents Andy and Lily, her husband Frank and her son George; a much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Isabella will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by her children Phemie (Leslie), Andy (Sylvia), Margaret (David), Violet, Frances, Bobby (Michelle), Heather (Michael) and Cecil, and by her 21 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren and all her extended family and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her residence on Thursday private to family and neighbours only.
Funeral service will take place on Friday at 2pm at her late residence Cavangarden, Ballyshannon, followed by burial in St Anne’s graveyard.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to North West Hospice, community Palliative care team, care of John McGee & Sons funeral directors or any family member. All enquiries to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home on 087 2218483
Tess Maxwell, Mayo and Buncrana
The death has occurred peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, of Tess Maxwell, née Mc Carron, Kilgeever, Louisburgh, Mayo, and native of Ballintrieve, Drumfries, Buncrana.
Predeceased by her husband Tony and her daughter Noreen Maxwell-Folan, she is sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sons and daughters Tony (North Carolina), William (Arizona), Jimmy (Kilgeever), Ann Marie (Boston) and Tina (Westport), brothers Jim, Liam, Michael and Danny, sisters Bridie, Margaret, Bernie, daughters-in-law Tina, Maria and Karen, sons-in-law Seamus, Martin and Owen, her nineteen grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, the extended Maxwell and Mc Carron families, and many friends.
Tess's remains are reposing at Sweeney's Funeral Home, Louisburgh on Thursday from 6pm, concluding with Evening Vigil Prayers at 8pm.
Removal on Friday morning from her home at 10.30am to arrive at St Patrick's Church, Louisburgh for 11am Mass of Christian Burial, followed by interment in Kilgeever Abbey Cemetery.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Order of Malta Louisburgh or Mayo / Roscommon Hospice donate here or c/o Sweeney Funeral Directors, Louisburgh. Mass can be viewed live by clicking on the webstream link here.
Máire Mc Hugh, Inver and Gaoth Dobhair
The death has occurred of Máire Mc Hugh, née Coll, Ardaghey, Inver, F94F9Y2 and formerly of Luinnaghbeg, Gaoth Dobhair.
Predeceased by her husband Francie, her mother Frances, her father Patrick and her brother Ailic. She is sadly missed by her loving daughter Fionnuala (Emmet), her sons Seamus (Brónagh), Pat (Sinéad), and Sean Paul, and her seven adored grandchildren, Dylan, Ben, Lucy, Emily, Fionn, Odhrán, Katie, sisters Bríd and Nuala, sister-in-law Anna, nieces, nephews, extended family, and her many loyal friends and neighbours.
Reposal of her remains continues at her late residence on Thursday from 2pm to 9pm. House private at all other times and on the morning of the funeral.
Removal from there on Friday morning for funeral Mass in St Nauls Church, Ardaghey at 11am, with burial afterwards in St Naul's Cemetery, Ardaghey. Family flowers only please. Máire's funeral mass will be live-streamed on this link here.
Michael Ward, Dublin and Donegal
The death has occurred at Ballard Lodge Nursing Home, of Michael Ward, Blackrock, County Dublin and formerly of Donegal.
Beloved husband of recently deceased Annette and much-loved father of Ray and the recently deceased Michael Jnr (Mick) (Wisconsin, USA). He is sadly missed by his loving family, brothers Patrick and Dermot, Ray's partner Heather and Mick’s partner Kelly, sister-in-law Sally, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.
Funeral Mass for Michael will be held on Thursday at 10am in Church of the Guardian Angels, Newtownpark Avenue, Blackrock, followed by cremation service in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross at 12.15pm. For those who c
Joe McElhill, Tyrone and Donegal
The death has occurred of Joe McElhill 36, Corgary Road, Castlederg, Tyrone, BT81 7YE, and late of Aghyaran, Tyrone and Donegal.
Beloved husband of Helena, much loved father of John, Jackie and the late Proinnsias and father in law of Roisín and Eunan, adoriish, cherished son of the late Mary and John. Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his entire family circle.
His remains are reposing at the family home. Family time please from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral from there on Friday, at 12.20pm for Requiem Mass at 1pm in St Patrick's Church, Aghyaran. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam.
Hugh Mc Callion, Lifford
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Hugh Mc Callion, Cavan, Ballindrait, Lifford.
Beloved husband of the late Pauline, much loved father of Trina, John and Mark, father-in-law of Courtney, dearly loved grandfather of Rhianna and son of the late John and Agnes Mc Callion.
His remains reposed overnight at St Patrick`s Church, Murlog, Lifford for Requiem Mass on Thursday at 10am. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/
No Mass Cards or flowers please. Donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice.
Bried Britton, Pettigo
The death has occurred of Bried Britton, née Gaffney, of Britton's Bar, Main Street, Pettigo and formerly of Streete, County Westmeath. She passed away peacefully at the Community Nursing Unit, Ballyshannon, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband John, parents Michael and Rita and by her brothers Fintan and Liam.
Bried will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children James (Deirdre), Pat (Patricia), Maeve (Tom), Aidan, Fiona (Will) and Trina (Michael), her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sisters, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Bried will repose at her daughter Trina's residence, 197, Pettigo Rd. BT938DG. House strictly private for family and friends only.
Removal of remains on Thursday morning at 11.30 am to arrive at St Mary's Church, Pettigo for Requiem Mass at 12pm with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The funeral Mass will be live streamed on https://www.churchservices.tv/pettigo
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Sheil Hospital patients comfort fund.
John Gallagher, Derrybeg
Fuair John Ó Gallachóir, John Jimmy John mar a b'fhearr aithne air, as an Choitín Uachtarach, bás in Áras Ghaoth Dobhair inniú, 1ú Iúil.
Curfar John i Reilig Mhachaire Gathlán, Déardaoin, i ndiaidh Aifreann Tórraimh ag a 11 a chlog i dTeach Pobail Mhuire sná Doirí Beaga.
The death has occurred in Áras Ghaoth Dobhair of John Gallagher, John Jimmy John, of Upper Cotteen, Derrybeg.
Predeceased by his parents; James and Nora, brother Pat and sisters; Kitty and Gracie.
Sadly missed by his wife Nancy, sons Seamus and Shaun; daughters-in-law Breege and Clare; grandchildren Isla and John-Paul; sisters Nora, Bridie, Máire, Margaret and Nuala, brother Neily and extended family and friends.
Funeral Mass on Thursday morning, July 4, at 11am in St. Mary's Church Derrybeg, interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page https://shorturl.at/JOfpm.
House private after rosary and on the morning of the funeral.
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