Death notices for Donegal on Thursday morning, October 19

The following deaths have taken place:

- Joe Talbot, Mountcharles

- Dan Mc Cafferty, Gaoth Dobhair

- John McGowan, Arranmore Island

- Eileen Foster, Milford and Ramelton

- Helena Fleming, Leitrim and Glenties

- Mary Kiernan, Sligo and Carrick

- Sheila Friel, Milford

- Sally Price, Dublin and Ballintra

- Shane Keenaghan, Ballyshannon

Joe Talbot, Mountcharles

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Joe Talbot, Old Road, Mountcharles, F94VW28.

Joe is sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, his extended family, neighbours and friends.

His remains will be reposing at Gallaghers Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles, F94WN24 on Thursday from 3pm until 8pm, followed by removal to his late residence where they will repose on Friday from 2pm until 8pm.

Funeral Mass on Saturday in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mountcharles at 11am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.

Dan Mc Cafferty, Gaoth Dobhair

The death has taken place at his home of Dan Mc Cafferty, Glasserchoo, Gaoth Dobhair F92 E2R1.

Predeceased by his wife Mina, his son Dónal, his parents Joe and Annie, his sisters Tesie, Fanny and Mary, he is survived by his son Shaun, daughters Brenda, Annmarie and Fiona, sons-in-law Charlie, Manus and Matt, grandchildren Lucy, Tom, Laura, Danny and Nikila, his sisters Nellie, Madge and Kitty and brother John Joe.

Wake at his family home on Thursday from 4pm until Rosary at 7pm. House strictly private afterwards and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral from there on Friday for 11am Requiem Mass in St Colmcille's Church, Knockfola F92 D586 with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed live on Gallagher funeral directors Facebook page on https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054534291357

John McGowan, Arranmore Island

The death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice of John McGowan, Arranmore Island.

His remains are reposing at his sister’s residence with Rosary at 9pm. House private after the Rosary please.

Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am in St Crone’s Church, Arranmore followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Eileen Foster, Milford and Ramelton

The death has occurred peacefully in Donegal Hospice, of Eileen Foster (née Aiken) Moylehill, Milford, Donegal and formerly of 

or Drumherrive, Ramelton.

Deeply regretted by her loving husband Terry, sons Wesley and Terry, grandson Bailey, sisters Kathleen and Mary, brothers Andy, Richard, David, Patrick, Michael and Noel, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her parents Andy and Ellen, sister Bridget and brother John.

Her remains are reposing at her home. House strictly private at the request of the deceased.

Requiem Mass on Friday at 11am in St Peter’s Church, Milford. Burial will take place afterwards in Milford Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Peter’s Church on https://www.churchservices.tv/milford

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member.

Helena Fleming, Dromahair and Glenties

The death has occurred of Helena (Nellie) Fleming, St Phelim’s Nursing Home, Dromahair and formerly of Dundalk and Glenties.

Predeceased by her husband Kevin Fleming and their son Kevin Jr, se is sadly missed by her sons Ian, Noel, Paul and Roger, daughter Rita (Condon Perth, Australia), grandchildren, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, relatives and friends.

Removal from Fowley’s Funeral Home on Thursday to the Immaculate Conception Church, Curry, Co Sligo for funeral Mass at 11am. Burial to follow at Bunnacrannagh Cemetery. 

Mary Kiernan, Sligo and Carrick

The death has occurred of Mary Kiernan, née Carr, Mail Coach Road, Sligo Town, and formerly of Meenaneary, Carrick. She passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of North West Hospice surrounded by her devoted family.

Predeceased by her husband Jimmy, sisters Margaret and Teresa, brothers Michael, Tony, Eamon and Padraig, great-granddaughter Chloe. Deeply mourned by her sons Brian, Eamon and Kilian, daughter Ann, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Family home private on Thursday morning please.

Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Thursday at 11am in Saint Anne’s Church, Sligo. Burial follows in Sligo Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be livestreamed via mcnmedia.tv/Camera/st-annes-cranmore

Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to North West Hospice c/o Seán Feehily’s Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo at www.feehilys.ie/pay

Sheila Friel, Milford

The peaceful death has occurred of Sheila Friel (née Heraghty, Coshia) Birch Grove, The Lagg, Milford, F92 K4X2.

Deeply regretted by her loving husband James Edward, daughter Denise, sons Joe, Edward and Barry, daughters-in-law Anita and Ailbhe, son-in-law Ross, grandchildren, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her sisters, Mary and Brigid, and brothers Michael, James, Patrick, Charlie, Denis and Joe.

Sheila’s remains are reposing at her home. Family time please from 10pm and on the morning of the Funeral.

Funeral from there on Thursday morning going to St Mary’s Church, Fanavolty, F92 VC57, for 12pm Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Fanad Care of the Age c/o Eamonn Scott Funeral Directors or any family member. 

Sally Price, Dublin and Ballintra

The death has occurred of Sally Price (née Graham), Rush, County Dublin and late of Ballydermot, Ballintra.

She will be sadly missed and forever loved by her husband Eamonn, children David, Graeme and Sarah, their partners Niamh, Bernadette and Nodlag, her adored grandchildren, brother Billy, extended family and a wide circle of friends.

House private please, family and friends only.

Sally's funeral service will take place on Friday at 11am in Kenure Church, Skerries Road, Rush, K56 YW70, followed by burial in Whitestown Cemetery. Funeral link: https://www.youtube.com/c/joefinnegan

Shane Keenaghan, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Shane Keenaghan, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon.  

Shane will sadly missed his mother Maureen, father Sean, brother Pauric (Yvonne) and sister Donna (Stephen). He will be remembered by his nieces and nephews Lisa, Pauric, Ryan, Michael, and Mary Kate, his aunties, uncles, cousins and his large circle of friends in the AA family. Shane will be forever remembered by his partner Elaine. 

House private to family on the morning of Funeral please.

Removal on Thursday at 10.20am to arrive at St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am with interment in the Abbey Assaroe Cemetery. Mass shall be streamed live on www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon/  

Donations in lieu of flowers to the Sheil Hospital Patients Comfort Fund c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon or any family member.

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