Death notices for Donegal - Thursday evening, May 16
The following deaths have taken place:
- Rita Gilmartin, Bundoran and Dalkey
- Ann Coyle, Buncrana
- Annie Mulhern, Gleneely
- Stanley Hammant, Creeslough and London
- Margaret McMenamin, Castlefinn
- Sarah Dornan, Glasgow and Annagry
- Bobby Sayers, Falcarragh
- Nellie McFadden, Falcarragh
- Kathleen McLaughlin, Malin Head
- Jimmy Bonner, Burtonport
- Edmund Doherty, Clonmany
- Letitia McDaid Altashane, Carndonagh
- John Coyle, Preston and Ballyarr
Rita Gilmartin, Bundoran and Dalkey
The death has occurred of Rita Gilmartin, Dalkey, Co Dublin and formerly of Bundoran, Co. Donegal. She passed away on May 15 2024 peacefully in the exceptional care of all at Our Lady's Hospice, Blackrock, Dublin.
Beloved sister of Nancy Kinsella, Bundoran and Una Daly, Dublin. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her dear sisters, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews and all her relatives, neighbours and friends, especially all her friends and the staff of Sue Ryder Retirement Village, Dalkey. Predeceased by her parents and sisters Eilish, Marie and Nuala. Reposing at Breslin's Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran F94E92F on Friday morning 17th May from 10.30am with removal at 11.40am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in St. Ninnidh's Cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran.
Rita's Funeral Mass can be viewed live here.
Family flowers only, donations if so desired to Our Lady's Hospice, Blackrock, Dublin c/o Breslin's Funeral Home. All inquiries to Breslin's Funeral Home on 0719829990
Ann Coyle, Buncrana
The death has taken place of Ann Coyle, (nee Mc Gowan), Droim Ard, Millfield, Buncrana. Funeral arrangements will be confirmed later.
Annie Mulhern, Gleneely
The peaceful death has taken place at her home of Annie Mulhern, Aghaglasson, Gleneely.
Beloved wife of John and much loved mother of Rosemary, John, Danny and Neil. Deeply regretted by her sister Mary Ellen and brother Anthony. Sadly missed by her sons, daughter, sister, brother, her 14 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, extended family, close friends and neighbours. Annie’s remains are reposing at her home.
Removal from there on Saturday at 2:30pm to Saint Mary’s Church, Bocan for Requiem Mass at 3pm followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on http://www.culdaffparish.com/media.htmlFamily flowers only please.
Family time please from 10pm until 11am.
Stanley Hammant, Creeslough and London
The death has taken place of Stanley Hammant, Magherablade, Creeslough, Co. Donegal and formerly London. Beloved husband of Isobelle, wonderful father to daughters Sharon, Brenda and Natasha and son Quentin. Caring and dearly missed grandad to Sean, Jenny, Ella, Alfy, Zoe and Bodhi. Loved and remembered every day. No wake, house private.
Memorial Service at the family home, F92A064 on Saturday, May 18 at 1 p.m. with burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery.
Everyone is welcome to join the family for the Memorial Service and burial.
Margaret McMenamin, Castlefinn
The death has occurred of Margaret McMenamin, Doohan, Castlefin. Her remains are reposing at her sister in law, Frances McMenamin’s residence, Carrick, Castlefinn, F93TX24.
Funeral from there on Friday, May 17 at 11.30am going to St Mary’s Church, Castlefin for Requiem Mass at 12noon followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Family time please from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Sarah Dornan, Glasgow and Annagry
The death has taken place of Sarah Dornan (née O’Donnell-Jimmy Sheámuis) of Glasgow, originally of Loch na nDeorán, Annagry.
Sarah’s remain will repose at her home Teach Jimmy Sheámuis inLoch na nDeorán, F94 Y2Y4 from 6pm Saturday evening, 18th May. Rosary nightly at 8pm. House private please on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass will take place on Monday morning, May 20 at 11am in St Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Annagry, F94 K022, interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook Page.
Bobby Sayers, Falcarragh
The death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital of Bobby Sayers, Errarooey, Falcarragh. Predeceased by his wife Geannie.
Loved and sadly missed by his son David, daughters Irene, Isobel and Annemarie, nephew James, sisters May and Bella, daughter in law Valerie, sons in law Paddy, Trevor and Patrick, beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren and extended family and friends.
Wake from 12noon to 9pm on Thursday, May 16.
One-way system in operation enter via Ballyboes crossroads and exit at Derryreel crossroads your cooperation is much appreciated.
House private on the morning of the Funeral please.
Funeral service on Friday, May 17 in St Paul’s Church, Raymunterdowney at 3pm.
Funeral service can be viewed live on Sweeney Funeral Director & Embalmers Facebook Page.
Nellie McFadden, Falcarragh
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Nellie McFadden, Ray, Falcarragh.
Predeceased by her husband Dan. Sadly missed by her son Daniel, daughter Eileen, son-in-law Stewart, grandson Jamie, sister Julie, nephew Joe and wife Susan, nephew Chick, is wife Helen and boys and extended family and friends.
Her remains will repose at her home in Ray, Falcarragh, F92 X294 this evening, Wednesday, May 15 from 6pm until Rosary at 8pm and tomorrow, Thursday May 16th from 12 noon until Rosary at 8pm.
House private for family on the morning of the funeral. Funeral Service will take place on Friday, May 17 at 11am in St Fionan’s Church, Falcarragh with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Funeral Service can be viewed live here or at the Sweeney Funeral Directors Facebook Page.
Kathleen McLaughlin, Malin Head
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Kathleen McLaughlin, Dreenagh, Malin Head.
Beloved wife of John Anthony. Much loved mother of Roisin and Martin. Sadly missed by her daughter-in-law Tracey and son-in-law Joe, sisters Rose and Mary. Devoted grandmother of Emma, Aíne and Séan.
Kathleen’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh, F93E4FN at 8pm this evening, Wednesday May 15th going to her home.
Funeral from there at 10.20am on Saturday, May 18 for 11am Funeral Mass in St Mary’s Church, Lagg followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard. Family time from 11pm to 2pm and on the morning of the Funeral.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Stroke Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital C/O any family member
Sacred heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Jimmy Bonner, Burtonport
The death has occurred of Jimmy Bonner Burtonport, F94 A6W2 after a long illness. Sadly missed by his wife Margaret Rose, children Mary (Joe) Triona (Musa) Derek (Lorraine) and Sinead, his grandchildren Debbie, Nicole, Gemma, Ryan, Matthew, Sinatalahi, Tori, Alyiatt, Leon, Cassie and his great-grandchildren Caleb, Senan, Calian and Saorlaith, his two nephews Shane and Garrett and his cousins and extended family.
His remains will repose in Mc Glynn’s Funeral Parlour Dungloe F94 ND68 on Thursday, May 16, from 11am to rosary at 8pm followed by a private removal to his family home. Wake on Friday from 11am with rosary at 9pm.
Funeral service on Saturday, May 18, at 11am in St Columba’s Church, Acres, Burtonport followed by interment in Belcruit Cemetery.
House private on the morning of the funeral. Mass can be viewed on Kincasslagh Parish Facebook page.
Edmund Doherty, Clonmany
The death has occurred at his home of Edmund Doherty (Riley), Main Street, Clonmany, F93 N6C5.
Deeply regretted and sorely missed by his loving wife Ann, children Sharon, Yvonne, Edmund, Elaine and Emer, sons and daughters in law Tom, Patrick, Tracey, Brendan and Eddie, much loved and adored grandchildren Caolan, Amy, Matthew, David, Alana, Andrew, Conor, Emily, Ben, Thomas, Niamh and Noah, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, in-laws, extended family and friends.
Predeceased by his parents, Patrick and Bridget, brother Denis and nephew Denis.
His remains will be reposing at his late residence from 3pm today, Wednesday May 15.
Funeral from there on Friday at 10.40am going to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany for Requiem Mass at 11am with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the Funeral.
Family flowers only.
Donations if desired to the Donegal Hospice Palliative Care Team or Clonmany Community First Responders C/O Any family.
The Doherty Family wish to express their deepest gratitude to the staff of Inishowen Medical Centre, Brennan's Pharmacy, Donegal Hospice Palliative Care Team,his carers and all who have supported Edmund in any way throughout his illness.
Edmund’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on churchservices.tv/clonmany.
Letitia McDaid, Carndonagh
The peaceful death has occurred of Letitia (Lettie) McDaid Altashane, Carndonagh, at Carndonagh Community Hospital.
Predeceased by loving husband John. Much loved mother of Shaun, Bridget, Marjory, Rosemary, Teresa, Michael and Kay.
Deeply regretted by her sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence, Altashane, F93F8C4.
Removal from there on Friday at 10.20am going to Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh for requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Carndonagh Community Hospital c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors. Family time please from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
John Coyle, Preston and Ballyarr
The death has taken place at the age of 73 of John Coyle, originally from Gortnavern, Ballyarr, then Preston UK. He passed paway suddenly following respiratory illness at Chorley Hospital, Lancashire on April 20. A retired property developer, certainly one of a kind, once met never forgotten.
Deeply missed by partner Heather and sons Patrick, Jonathan and Simon. Cherished grandfather of Rosie, Hannah, Jude, Bonnie, Eve and Vincent. Sadly missed by aunts Nora and Veronica, sisters Valerie and Anna, along with cousins and many friends in the Donegal area.
Requiem Mass at St Oswald’s RC Church Longton Preston UK on Friday, May 17 at 10.30am.
Family flowers, donations kindly received in John’s memory to St Catherine’s Hospice, Preston c/o the Funeral Director Mr Neal Buckley Preston.
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