Death notices for Donegal on Tuesday morning, January 7
The following deaths have taken place:
- Joseph Houston, Cloghan
- Terry Ferry, Dublin and Dunfaghy
- James Harty, Ballyshannon and Waterford
- Daithí Harvey, Letterkenny
- Margaret Sharkey, Kincasslagh
- Bernie McDonagh, Ballyshannon
- Kathleen Glackin, Ballybofey
- Donal Kelly, Glenageary and Buncrana
- James Anderson, Stranorlar
- Josephine Doherty, Dunfanaghy
- Patrick McGrath, Pettigo
- Paddy McLaughlin, Athlone, Burtonport and Rathmullan
- Vincent Gormley, Meath and Muff
- Daria Dolan, Bundoran and Cavan
Joseph Houston, Cloghan
The death has occurred peacefully at his home in Birmingham, England, in his 100th year, of Joseph Houston, formerly of Lettershanbo, Cloghan.
Beloved husband of the late Mary, much loved father to Angela, (James) Caroline, (Craig) and John (Helen). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his son, daughter, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, nephews, nieces in Ireland and England, (Mc Cool family, Hone family, Houston family) extended family and friends.
Joe’s Requiem Mass will take place on Monday at 11am in the Church of St Joseph and St Helen, Kings Norton, with interment in St. Nicholas Churchyard, Kings Norton.The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.youtube.com/@ssjosephandhelen
Terry Ferry, Dublin and Dunfaghy
The death has takne place of Terence (Terry) Ferry, SCR, Dublin 8 and formerly of Dunfanaghy. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the kind care of the staff of Maryfield Nursing Home, Chapelizod.
Beloved husband of Mary (Alleguen) and loving dad of Jane and Caroline. Terry will be forever loved and very sadly missed by his loving wife, daughters, Dermot, Miles, Mary-Kate, Adam, Connie and Cillian, his brother Brendan, nieces, nephews, his wide circle of family, neighbours and friends.
His remains will repose at the Brian McElroy Funeral Home, Crumlin Village on Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm.
Funeral Mass on Thursday at 12 noon in St Teresa’s Church, Donore Avenue, followed by Cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium.
James Harty, Ballyshannon and Waterford
The death has occurred of James (Jamie) Harty, Newport, South Wales. He passed away peacefully after a short illness on December 11, 2024, aged 60 years.
Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Claire Harty, née Dolan, The Knather, Ballyshannon. Missed and cherished by his sisters Maggie, Sue and Anna, mother-in-law Teresa Dolan, The Knather, Ballyshannon and brother in laws, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and all his friends.
Requiem Mass to take place on Thursday at 1.30pm at St Patrick's RC Church, Newport, South Wales followed by cremation at Langstone Vale Crematorium at 3pm.
A Mass will be offered for Jamie in St Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon at a later date.
Daithí Harvey, Letterkenny
The death has taken place of Daithí Harvey, Thorndale, Letterkenny.
Deeply missed by his loving mother Tamara, her partner James Buchanan and his children Leanne, Richard and Jennifer, Granny Margaret, aunts and uncles Nicola (Garret), Kelvin (Sarah), Donnan, Odhrán (Ciara) and Caolán (Deusa), cousins and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours in Letterkenny and Tyrone. Daithí is predeceased by his Grandfather Joe.
Daithí’s remains are reposing at his home at 10 Thorndale, Letterkenny F92 VYN5 on Tuesday from 12 noon, with Rosary at 9pm. Family time after the Rosary please. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Funeral from there on Wednesday at 10.30am going to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine, Letterkenny for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed live on the parish YouTube Channel Interment will take place afterward in Conwal Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Pieta House and Jigsaw c/o any family member.
Margaret Sharkey, Kincasslagh
The death has taken place in Dungloe Community Hospital of Margaret Sharkey, née O'Donnell, Mullaghderg, Kincasslagh.
Wife of the late Pa Sharkey and mother to Bridget, Margaret, Grace, James, Aileen and Patrick, Margaret is predeceased by Pa and Grace.
Wake on Tuesday from 11am with Rosary at 8pm.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St Mary's Church, Kincasslagh with interment in the old cemetery at the Church.
Bernie McDonagh, Ballyshannon
The death has taken place peacefully at North West Hospice, Sligo surrounded by his loving family, of Bernie McDonagh, Lawne Park, Ballyshannon.
His remains are reposing at John McGee & Sons funeral home, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon, F94ED21 on Tuesday from 2pm to 5pm.
Removal on Wednesday to St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for 11am funeral Mass with burial afterwards in The Abbey Cemetery.
Kathleen Glackin, Ballybofey
The death has taken place peacefully at Brindley Manor Nursing Home, Convoy, surrounded by her loving family, of Kathleen Glacking, née McMenamin, Glenfinn Road, Ballybofey, Donegal, F93 VE4Y.
Predeceased by her parents James , Mary, and grandson James; beloved wife of Charles, much loved mother of Eamon (Eileen), Jim (Gillian), Susan (Peter), Margaret, Mary, Stephen (Kerry), Charles (Tina), Catherine (John), John (Louan), Paul (Ann Marie); cherished sister of Paddy, Jimmy, Charlie, Mary, Margaret, also the late Eddie, Willie, Michael; deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, daughters, sisters, brothers, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposal of her remains continues at her home on Monday and Tuesday from 2pm until 10pm.
Funeral leaving from her home on Wednesday at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am. 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
Family time on the morning of the funeral, please.
Donal Kelly, Glenageary and Buncrana
The death has occurred of Donal Kelly, Flower Grove, Glenageary and formerly of Buncrana. He passed away peacefully on January 3 in the wonderful care of Altadore Nursing Home, Glenageary.
Cherished husband of Ann and much-loved father of Fergal and Damian, he will be sadly missed by his sister Kitty and husband Pat, sister-in-law Frances and husband Tom, brothers-in-law Micheal, Tom, Seamus and Paul, daughters-in-law Orla and Jennifer and his beloved grandchildren Lia, Ethan, Luca, Adam and Amy, many nieces and nephews, his former RTÉ colleagues and many friends, including those in the RTE Philharmonic Choir.
His remains are reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Newtown Park Road, Blackrock, Dublin A94 X308 on Tuesday from 5pm to 7pm.
Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 10am in Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Glenview Road, Glenageary, County Dublin, A96 EY91, followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harolds Cross. The Funeral Mass live can be viewed live here.
Family flowers only please.
James Anderson, Stranorlar
The death has occurred at Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny, of James Gerald (Jimmy) Anderson, Tyrcallen, Stranorlar.
Beloved husband of Margaret, much loved father to Mary, (Knut) and Tony, (Wendy) cherished brother of Beattie, Isobel, and the late Hazel. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughter, sisters, son-in-law, daughter-in=law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, and friends.
His remains reposed overnight at the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar.
Requiem Mass at 11am on Tuesday with interment afterwards in St.Mary’s Churchyard, Sessiaghoneill. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish webcam.
Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, directly to the Donegal Hospice or care of any family member.
Josephine Doherty, Dunfanaghy
The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Josephine Doherty, née Gallagher, Rockhill, Dunfanaghy.
Sadly missed by her husband Gerry and her beloved daughter Clodagh.
No wake, house strictly private please.
Her remains reposed overnight at the Holy Cross Church, Dunfangahy.
Funeral Mass in Holy Cross Church, Dunfanaghy, on Tuesday at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Funeral Mass can be viewed live here.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director.
Patrick McGrath, Pettigo
The death has occurred of Patrick (Patsy) McGrath, Mill Street, Pettigo. He passed away after a short illness in Sligo University Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Pre-deceased by his wife Anne, and loving father of Winnie, Pauric, Paul, Aidan, Dermott, Diane, Declan, Lorraine and the late Desmond.
House private on the morning of the funeral.
Requiem Mass on Tuesday morning at 11am in Saint Mary's Church, Pettigo followed by Interment in the adjoining Churchyard.
Paddy McLaughlin, Athlone, Burtonport and Rathmullan
The death has occurred of Paddy McLaughlin, Roscommon Road, Athlone and late of Burtonport and Rathmullan. Retired member of the Defence Forces, Paddy passed away peacefully in the loving presence of his family and in the excellent care of the staff in the ICU at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, three days after his 80th birthday.
Predeceased by his parents Anthony and Margaret McLaughlin and siblings Rose (McBride), John and Tony. Beloved husband for 58 years of Annette, cherished father of Enda, Fiona Connolly and Karen Dempsey, much loved father-in-law to Michelle Jessop, John and Paul, dearly loved grandfather to Cian, Thomas, Caleb and Gabriel McLaughlin, Lauren , Evan, Megan and Rachel Connolly, Kate and Adam Dempsey, great-grandfather to Teddy Troute and Mabel Connolly Griffin. Sadly missed by his family, brother-in-law Nick Warde, Baylough, nieces and nephews, cousins, friends, ex colleagues and neighbours.
Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday at 11am in St Peter and Paul’s Church followed by Burial in Kiltoom cemetery. Paddy’s funeral mass can be streamed live on http://www.churchservices.tv/athlone. House private please.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Portiuncula Hospital Patient Comfort Fund.
Vincent Gormley, Meath and Muff
The death has occurred of Vincent Gormley, Mill Road, Mornington, Meath; Drogheda, Louth and formerly of Muff. He passed away peacefully, at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harolds Cross, Dublin.
Beloved husband of Marian, loving father of John, Gerard, Tony, Barry and Brian, he is sadly missed by his wife and family, daughters-in-law Penny, Regina, Karen and Clare, his grandchildren Ellen, Seán, Genevieve, Gavin, Caroline, Paul, Niamh, Seán, Aoife, Finn, Niamh, Marianne and Patrick, brothers-in-law Bryan, Tommy and Johnny, sisters-in-law Maeve and Veronica, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
House private.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday morning at 11am in the Star of the Sea Church, Mornington, A92 N202 with burial afterwards in Reilig Mhuire, Piltown.
No flowers please.
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