Deaths in Donegal, Saturday morning, May 27
The following deaths have occurred
- Patrick (Pat) Guilfoyle, Chapel Street, Ballyshannon
- James Cunnigham, St Johns Point, Dunkineely / Silversprings, Cork
- Dorothy Gibson (Doris) Pittman (née Bolton), 27, Orchard Grove, Letterkenny
- Leo Penrose, 47 The Woods, Buncrana
- Phyllis Kyles (née Gillespie), Kilaned, Glencolmcille
- Margaret McLaughlin, Cotteen, Derrybeg
- Francis McColgan (Lafferty), Glentoskert, Glengad, Malin
- Dan McEleney, Malin Well, Ballygorman, Malin Head
- John Murphy, The Gort, Carndonagh
- Owen Martin McGonagle, Kinvallycrowie, Burtonport
- Seamus (James) Curran, 2 Ard Gréine Court, Stranorlar / Roughan Ramelton
- Rosemary Sheridan, Rathmullan
- Margaret Gilchrist, Ballykerrigan and Dunfermline
Patrick (Pat) Guilfoyle, Chapel Street, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat) Guilfoyle, Chapel Street, Ballyshannon. Retired Garda. Unexpectedly. Forever remembered by his wife Carmel, his daughters Lisa, Patricia, Maeve and Carmel, his sons-in-law Joey, Karsten and his grandchild Aisling. Predeceased by his brothers Martin, Eddie, Joe, and sisters Margaret, Ann and Leonie. Sadly missed by his sister Pauline and brother-in-law Steve, brother Bill and sister-in-law May, his many nieces, nephews, his extended family, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at his late residence this evening, Saturday, May 27 from 5pm. Removal on Sunday morning at 10.45am to arrive at St. Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am followed by interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery, The Rock.
Donations in lieu of flowers to the Irish Heart Foundation c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon. House private to family, neighbours and close friends.
The funeral shall be streamed live on St. Patrick's Church page at www.churchservices.tv/Stpatricksballyshannon
James Cunnigham, St Johns Point, Dunkineely / Silversprings, Cork
The peaceful death has occurred of James Cunnigham, at St John’s Point, Donegal, of Silversprings Co Cork. Husband of the late Ann (née Cashman) and devoted father of Paul and Clare and adored grandfather of Eoin, Jack, Cormac and Donnacha.
Sadly missed by his children, grandchildren, sister Diane, brother Patrick, son-in-law Colin, sister-in-law Nora, niece Jessica, nephews Martin and Stephen, brothers-in-law Bill and Pa, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Prayers at McCabe’s Funeral Premises, Common, Ardara, Donegal Saturday, May 27, at 11.30am.
Reposing at Keohane’s Funeral Home, Old Youghal Road, Mayfield, on Tuesday, May 30, from 5pm with prayers at 5.45pm.
Requiem Mass on Wednesday, May 31, at 11am in Our Lady Crowned Church, Mayfield, followed by funeral to St. Catherine’s Cemetery, Kilcully.
Dorothy Gibson (Doris) Pittman (née Bolton), 27, Orchard Grove, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place in St. Eunan’s Nursing Home, Letterkenny on 26th May of Dorothy Gibson (Doris) Pittman (née Bolton), beloved wife of the late David. Sadly missed by her family. Mum to Robert (Yogi) and his wife Hari, Anne Condon and her husband Dermot, Martin and Peter and his partner Nicolette. Granny to Joshua, Garret, Connor and Jessica.
Doris will be reposing at her late residence, 27, Orchard Grove, Letterkenny (F92 YV5D) from 4pm – 10pm on Saturday, May 27 and from noon to 10pm on Sunday, May 28.
House private please on the morning of the funeral.
Service of Thanksgiving will be held in Conwal Parish Church on Monday 29 at 2pm. Cremation Service at Mount Jerome Dublin on Tuesday 30 at 2.15pm (on her 89th birthday).
Donations in lieu of flowers to Conwal Parish Church Restoration Fund c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny or any family member.
Leo Penrose, 47 The Woods, Buncrana
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University of Leo Penrose, 47 The Woods, Buncrana.
He will be reposing at his daughter, Alice and Pat Doherty’s residence; 4 Burwood, Magherinture, Buncrana, F93 9529 on Sunday May 28 from 2pm to 10pm.
He will be moved to his nephew, Willie Penrose’s residence at Ballintue, Ballynacarigy, Co Westmeath, N91 Y291 on Monday May 29 at 12 noon to arrive at approximately 5pm.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday May 30 at 11am in the Church of the Nativity, Ballynacarigy followed by burial in the Sonna Graveyard
Phyllis Kyles (née Gillespie), Kilaned, Glencolmcille
The death has taken place of Phyllis Kyles (nee Gillespie), Kilaned, Glencolmcille. She passed way peacefully after a short illness at Letterkenny Hospice. Predeceased by her parents Peter and Bridget, her brothers Patrick, Christopher, Martin and her beloved husband Gabriel. Deeply missed by her son David, granddaughter Kristen and her sisters Sarah and Maureen. Sadly missed by her nieces and nephew, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family and friends.
Remains reposing on Saturday, May 27 at Shovlin's Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara, (F94 N923) from 4pm to 6pm with removal to St Columba's Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille to arrive for 7pm to repose overnight. Funeral Mass on Sunday morning, May 28 at 10am followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The funeral Mass will be streamlined by: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/Camera/st-columbas-glencolmcille
Margaret McLaughlin, Cotteen, Derrybeg
The peaceful death has taken place at her home of Margaret McLaughlin, Cotteen, Derrybeg. Sadly missed by her daughter Clodagh, son Hayden, parents Bridie and John, brother John, nieces Kelly, Karla and Enya, nephew Jamie and extended family and friends. Predeceased by her brother James.
Remains reposing at her home. Rosary at 8pm tonight.
Funeral Mass on Sunday, May 28, at 1pm in St Mary’s Church, Derrybeg, with interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery. House private after the Rosary and on the morning of the funeral. The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page https://bit.ly/3DoIMm
Francis McColgan (Lafferty), Glentoskert, Glengad, Malin
The death has taken place at the Carndonagh Community Hospital of Francis McColgan (Lafferty), Glentoskert, Glengad, Malin. Reposing at the home of his nephew, Neil and Mary McColgan, Glentoskert.
Family time please from 10pm to 10am.
Funeral Mass will take place on Sunday morning, May 28 at 10.30am in St Patrick’s Church, Aughaclay, Malin followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Patients Comfort Fund, Carndonagh Community Hospital c/o any family member of Liam Collins Funeral Director.
Funeral Mass for Francis can be viewed live on the Malin Head Community Facebook Page.
Dan McEleney, Malin Well, Ballygorman, Malin Head
The death has taken place at his home of Dan McEleney, Malin Well, Ballygorman, Malin Head.
His remains are reposing at his home.
Removal from there on Sunday morning, May 28t at 11.30am for 12 noon Mass in the Star of the Sea Church, Malin Head with interment afterwards in Lagg Cemetery, Malin.
House private from 10pm to 11am.
John Murphy, The Gort, Carndonagh
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of John Murphy, The Gort, Carndonagh.
Funeral from there on Sunday, May 28 at 10.30am going to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh for 11am funeral Mass with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Owen Martin McGonagle, Kinvallycrowie, Burtonport
The death has occurred in the Donegal Hospice of Owen Martin McGonagle, Kinvallycrowie, Burtonport.
Deeply missed by his loving family, brothers Brian, John and James, sisters Bridget and Ann, brothers-in-law Bob and Mo, sister-in-law Margaret, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his mother Mary, his father John, and sisters Mary and Imelda.
Reposing at his residence. Removal and wake are private to family and close friends only, please.
Funeral Mass on Saturday morning, May 27 at 11am in St Columba’s Church, Acres with interment afterwards in Belcruit Cemetery.
Seamus (James) Curran, 2 Ard Gréine Court, Stranorlar / Roughan Ramelton
The death has occurred of Seamus (James) Curran, 2 Ard Gréine Court, Stranorlar and formerly of the Roughan Ramelton.
Predeceased by parents Maggie and James and his sister Mary Curran, he is sadly missed by his brothers Charlie, Liam, Peter, Denis, Kevin and Brendan, sisters Eileen Doherty, Bridie Bradley and Margaret McBride, and residents and staff of Ard Gréine Court.
Funeral Mass on Saturday at 11am in St Mary’s Church Ramelton with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Funeral mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Mary’s Church Ramelton.
Rosemary Sheridan, Glasgow / Creevary, Rathmullan
The peaceful death has taken place in Glasgow of Rosemary Sheridan, formerly of Creevary, Rathmullan.
Deeply regretted by her sister Kathleen Hazlett, sister-in-law Kathleen Sheridan, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and very many friends.
Her remains are reposing at her home in Creevary, Rathmullan from 3pm to 10pm on Saturday. Family time on the morning of the funeral, please.
Funeral from there on Sunday at 12 noon for 12.30pm Requiem Mass in St Joseph's Church, Rathmullan followed by interment in the adjacent cemetery. The Mass can be viewed at mcnmedia.tv/Camera/st-joesphs-church-rathmullan
Margaret Gilchrist, Ballykerrigan and Dunfermline
The death has occurred of Margaret Gilchrist (née Kelly) formerly Ballykerrigan, aged 83 years with her husband and children by her side.
Sadly missed by her husband Jim and children Connie, Gary, Gilly, Paul, Carmel and Colleen, her twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral Mass is at St Margaret’s Church, Dunfermline, Scotland on Tuesday, May 30 at 10am. The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on the St Margaret’s RC Church website at https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-margarets-rc-churchhttps://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-margarets-rc-church
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