Death notices for Donegal on Wednesday morning, April 16
The following deaths have taken place:
- Joseph Friel, Falcarragh
- Kathleen Kirkland, Carndonagh
- Bella McClafferty, Killybegs
- Shane McGrory, Ballintra
- John Connaghan, Churchill
- John Browne, Ballyshannon and Waterford
Joseph Friel, Falcarragh
The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Joseph (Josie) Friel, Killult, Falcarragh.
Predeceased by his parents Frank and Maggie Friel, sisters, Sr Mary Emmanuel (Kitty), Molly, Ann, Brid and Greta and infant grandsons Joseph Anthony and Ciaran Daniel.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Geraldine, daughters Pauline, Colette and Geraldine, sons Joseph and Michael, in-laws Barry, Anthony, Ciaran, Karen amd Siobhan, sisters; Philomena, Sally and Nora, brother Seamus, grandchildren; Hannah, Molly, Joe, Lily, Fiodhna, Rory, Odhran, Aoife, Senan, Cobhlaith, Eoin and Daniel and extended family and friends.
His remains will repose at his home (F92 Y2V6) Wednesday, April 16 from 2pm to 8pm and on Thursday from 11am to 8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm.
House private after Rosary and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral service will take place in Christ the King Church, Gortahork at 11am on Friday, April 18, interment afterwards in the adjacent cemetery.
The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page and on the parish webcam.
Kathleen Kirkland, Carndonagh
The peaceful death has taken place at Carndonagh Community Hospital of Kathleen Kirkland, Ballyloskey, Carndonagh.
Much-loved mother of Jacqueline, Annemarie, Donald, Tracy and Adelle. Predeceased by her brother James Anthony McLaughlin.
Deeply regretted by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, her nieces and nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Kathleen’s remains are reposing at her home, Ballyloskey, Carndonagh, F93NP80, where all are welcome to pay their respects.
Removal from there on Holy Thursday afternoon to Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh at 12:30pm for 1pm Funeral Liturgy followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
A funeral Mass will then take place for Kathleen at 11 am on Monday, April 21 at the Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh.
Kathleen’s funeral Liturgy and funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam.
Family time please from 10pm to 10am and on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Palliative Care Unit, Carndonagh Community Hospital, c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors.
Bella McClafferty, Killybegs
The death has occurred of Bella McClafferty, Largy, Killybegs. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her parents Tom and Vera Carr. Sadly missed by her husband Pat, sons Padraig (Mary), Ronan (Laura) and Colm (Shona), daughters Colette (Anthony) and Una (Paul), grandchildren Naomi, Paddy, Sophia, Rebecca, Sam, Jack, Annabel, Tori, Fearne, Iseult, Lochlann, Daniel, Zoe and Rory, sister Mary Jo (Seanie), nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her late residence from 10am on Tuesday, April 15 and Wednesday, April 16 . Removal on Thursday at 10.30am to St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs for 11am Funeral mass. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery.
Shane McGrory, Ballintra
The unexpected death has occurred of Shane McGrory.
Predeceased by his mother, Patricia, father-in-law Eddie Walsh & sister-in-law Pauline. Beloved husband to Martina and loving father to Alisha (Cathan).
Sadly missed by his father, Tim McGrory & mother-in-law Anne Walsh, his loving Brothers and Sisters; Siobhan, (Bob) Michael, (Eileen) Lorraine, (Noel) Dominic, (Anita) Sinead, (James) Lorcan, (Sharlene), Brother-in -laws, Liam, (Mary) John, (Teresa) and Edmund (Geraldine). Forever cherished by his many nieces and nephews.
Funeral arrangements to be announced later. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to Grow Mental Health, please see link below.
John Connaghan, Churchill
The death has taken place peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital of John Connaghan, Whitehill, Churchill.
Predeceased by his parents, John and Margaret, daughter Margaret, brother Willie, sisters Gracie, Margaret, Frances and daughter-in-law Mary. Survived by wife Masie, sons Martin, Frankie, Gerard, Christy & Kevin, daughter Philomena & sister Bridget. Deeply regretted by his extended family, neighbours and friends.
Removal on Monday, April 14 at 7pm going to his daughter Philomena’s residence, 33 Glencar Park, Letterkenny, F92 YK28.
Funeral from there on Wednesday, April 16 for requiem Mass in St Colmcille’s Church, Glendowan at 11am, followed by interment in Gartan Cemetery. Family time from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/churchhill.
John Browne, Ballyshannon and Waterford
The death has occurred of John Browne, 16 Assaroe View, Ballyshannon, Co.Donegal, F94 RK25 and formerly of St John's Park, Waterford City.
Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Teresa and James and his brother Jimmy.
Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Jennifer, his daughter Sonya (Paul), his son Jonathan, his grandchildren Aaron, Katie and Tamara, his brothers, sisters and all his extended family and friends.
Reposing at his residence on Monday and Tuesday from 1pm till 8pm, house private at all other times please. Removal on Wednesday morning to St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for 11am funeral Mass followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium in Cavan at 2pm.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to North West Hospice, Sligo. C/o John McGee & Sons Funeral Director's or any family member.
John's funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon.
All enquiries to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home on 087 2218483.
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