Deaths in Donegal -Tuesday evening, July 4
The following deaths have occurred:
- George (Seoirse) Doherty, Carrick
- Margaret Cahill (née Deeney), Kerry / Rathmullan
- Billy Floyd, Dunkineely
- Marilyn Patton (née Sweeney), Killygordon
- Michael Van Dessel, Fahan
- Edmund Waugh, Ballyshannon
- Liam Matthew Kelly, USA / Letterkenny
- John Brennan, Clonmany
- Maura Beirne (O'Beirne) Dublin / Stranorlar
- Paddy Kennedy, London, Meath / Carrick
- Fr. Carlo Centra, The Shieling, Fahan
- Cecil Grier, Ramelton
- Eunan Kerr, Creeslough / Fanad
- Madge Boyle, Glenties
- Denise McDaid, Clonmany
- Margaret Mary Dolan, Coventry / Ballyshannon
George (Seoirse) Doherty, Carrick
The death has occurred of George (Seoirse) Doherty, also known as Joe, Clogher, Carrick, peacefully in Killybegs Community Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Mary Catherine, much loved father to Máire (Charlie), Bríd (Gabriel), John Joe (Noreen), Eugene (Orla), Geraldine (Alan), George, Brendan (Marley), Pauline (Noel), Dermot (Andrea) and Carol (Paddy).
Predeceased by his brother John and sister Ann, Seoirse will be sadly missed by his 22 grandchildren, his sisters Mary, Jane, Vera, Kathleen and Rose, his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and a large circle of relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his late residence in Clogher (F94 R9W3). Leaving there on Thursday, July 5, to arrive at St Columba’s Church, Carrick, for funeral Mass at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family time on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Killybegs Community Hospital, through Curran’s Funeral Services or any family member.
Margaret Cahill (née Deeney), Kenmare, Kerry / Rathmullan
The death has occurred of Margaret Cahill (née Deeney), Kenmare Old, Kenmare, Kerry / Rathmullan, She passed away peacefully at her home in Kenmare. Margaret, who is predeceased by her beloved husband Dan, will be sadly missed by her sons Daniel, Patrick, Cillian, Kevin and Cormac, her adoring grandchildren, Daniel, Donal, Ada, Jim, Ronan and Cillian, daughters-in-law Anne-Marie, Catherine, Karina, Deirdre and Rose, sisters Mary, Susan and Eileen and brothers William, Patsy, Thomas and John, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
House private, please. Funeral arrangements later.
Billy Floyd, Dunkineely
The death has occurred of Billy Floyd, Main Street, Dunkineely. Peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital.
Remains will be reposing at Gallagher's Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles on Tuesday, July 4, until 8pm, and on Wednesday, July 5, from 5.30pm until removal at 6.30pm, going to St Naul's Church, Ardaghey arriving at 7pm, to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass on Thursday, July 6at 11am, with burial afterwards in Bruckless churchyard.
Marilyn Patton (née Sweeney), Killygordon
The death has occurred of Marilyn Patton (née Sweeney), Kiltown, Killygordon
Peacefully at the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Benny and much-loved mother of Felicity, Jordan (Michelle), Anthea (Grant), Nuala (Joe), Teresa (Katrina), cherished sister of Joe, Danny and the late Pauline. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving husband, son, daughters, brothers, grandson Lorcan, granddaughter Indie, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
Remains reposing at her late residence (F93 V2FA) from 6pm on Tuesday, July 4 Funeral leaving from her late residence on Thursday, July 6 at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live on the St. Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish
Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny directly to
https://www.idonate.ie/2625_donegal-hospice.html or care of any family member.
Michael Van Dessel, Fahan
The death has occurred of Michael Van Dessel, Fahan, Buncrana (formerly Dundalk). Died July 4, (peacefully) surrounded by his loving family and in the wonderful care of all the staff of the Mater Hospital in Dublin.
Michael, beloved husband of Úna, loving father of Peter, Michael, Helen, Hilda and Paul. Sadly missed by Úna, his brother Jan, sister Hilda, children, grandchildren, extended family and his friends. Family flowers only please. House Private.
He will be waked in McLaughlin & McLaughlin funeral directors, Main Street, Buncrana on Wednesday, July 5 from 11.30am to 1.30pm and from 5pm to 7pm.
A Mass to celebrate Michael’s life will take place on Thursday 6, at 10am in St Mary's Oratory, Buncrana.
Edmund Waugh, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Edmund Waugh, Laheen, Cavangarden, Ballyshannon. Peacefully at home surrounded by his family.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, his daughter Edel (Kevin), son James (Majella), grandchildren Bronagh, Cathal, Paraic, sister Christina (London) and his nieces, nephews and all extended family and friends.
Reposing at his residence today (Tuesday) from 7pm to 9pm and Wednesday from 5pm to 9pm. removal on Thursday morning, July 6 to St. Mary's Church, Cashelard for 11am funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private to family on the morning of the funeral please,
Edmund's funeral Mass will be live-streamed at: https://www.facebook.com/home.php
Liam Matthew Kelly, USA / Letterkenny
Liam Matthew Kelly of Dublin, New Hampshire, USA and formerly of 82 Lower Main Street, Letterkenny, passed away peacefully in his 89th year on July 1.
Liam is pre-deceased by his parents, Kathleen and Willie John, his sisters Betty and Bridget and his brothers John and Frank. He is survived by his beloved wife Lesley Loke, his sister Mary Cook (Letterkenny), brother Michael Kelly (Multyfarnham) and his wife Sheila, brother Phonsie Kelly (London) and his wife Margaret. He is also survived by his former spouse, Cynthia Dryden-Kelly, their daughter Ruadh Kelly and her husband Ross Condit and daughter Elizabeth Kelly-Montgomery, also their son Liam Kelly and wife Tal and sons Ben and Ari. Also dear to him were in-laws, nieces, nephews cousins and friends, both here and gone before, who enriched his life immeasurably.
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 7 from 10am to 11am at Divine Mercy Parish, 12 Church Street, Peterborough, NH.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am with the Reverend Michael Taylor as Celebrant.
A private burial will be held at a later time.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Liam’s name to the John J. Burns Library at Boston College or to the Missionary Society of St. Columban at: https://columbans.ie/donate/
John Brennan, Clonmany
The death has taken place at Donegal Hospice of John Brennan on his 94th year, Leenan, Urris, Clonmany. His remains are reposing at his home.
Funeral leaving from there on Thursday, July 6 at 10.30am, going to St Michael’s Church, Urris, for Requiem Mass at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to RNLI Co any family member or Comiskey Funeral Directors.
House private please.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live at: www.churchservices.tv/stmichaelurris
Maura Beirne (O'Beirne) Dublin / Stranorlar
The death has occurred of Maura Beirne (O'Beirne), St Brendan's Drive, Coolock, Dublin / Stranorlar,
unexpectedly and peacefully at home in her 94th year. Beloved sister of Sr Elizabeth (Lily), Sr Sinead, Sr Eileen, Peg, Vincent and Seamus, former teacher, vice-principal and principal of Our Lady of Consolation (Sacred Heart) National School, Donnycarney where she worked throughout her career,
Predeceased by her father Jim and her mother Margaret Maud of Castleplunket, Co Roscommon. Maura will be dearly missed by her sisters and brothers, sister-in-law Eithne, nephews Ronan, Darren, Eoin, Colin, Paul, Dara, and Themis, her adored and caring niece-in-law Sinead, niece Orna, nieces-in-law, her cousins, extended family, friends and her very kind neighbours.
Reposing at the Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand on Thursday evening, July 6 with family in attendance from 5pm until 7pm. Requiem Mass on Friday morning, July 7 at 11am in St. Brendan’s Church, Coolock Village. Funeral thereafter to Balgriffin Cemetery.
Paddy Kennedy, Meath / Carrick
The death has occurred of Paddy Kennedy, Ealing, London, Dunshaughlin, Co Meath and formerly of Meenaneary. He passed away peacefully after a short illness in London, surrounded by his loving family.
Beloved husband of Catherine, and much-loved father to Sinéad, Caitríona and Niamh and their partners Joe, Cathal and Paul. Paddy will be sadly missed by his heartbroken family, brothers Gerry, Teague, Noel, Aidan and Jimmy, his sisters Máire, Cáit, Ann and Martina, his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, cousins and a large circle, neighbours and friends at home and abroad.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Fund, through Curran’s Funeral Services or any family member.
Fr. Carlo Centra, Fahan
The peaceful death has occurred on Saturday, July 1 at Letterkenny University Hospital of Fr Carlo Centra, The Shieling, Church Brae, Fahan.
Former parish priest of St Gregory Barbarigo, Wyndford, Archdiocese of Glasgow. Much-loved son of the late Antonio and Leonilde, Main Street, Buncrana and dear brother of the late Lena (McConnell), Rosina (Farren), Giacoma, Alfonso, Patricia (Kelly) and Angelo. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his nephews, nieces, extended family members and many friends.
His remains will be reposing at his late residence on Tuesday, July 4. Removal from there on Thursday, July 6 at 2pm going to St Mary's Church, Cockhill (F93 F9VE) arriving at 3pm for Prayers of Reception.
Requiem Mass Friday, July 7, at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed at: www.churchservices.tv/cockhill
Family time please from 10pm to 11am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Buncrana Community Hospital and Nazareth House, Fahan c/o any family member.
Cecil Grier, Ramelton
The death has occurred of Cecil Grier, Hillcrest, Ramelton (F92 V263), peacefully, at St Joseph’s Hospital, Stranorlar.
Cecil, dearly loved brother of Stanley, Harold, Gladys and the late Ivan. Deeply regretted by his brothers, sister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Family flowers only, please, donations, in lieu, to Donegal Hospice care of any family member.
Reposing at his late residence.
Funeral Service in Ramelton Presbyterian Church at 2pm on Wednesday, July 5 followed by interment in Bank Cemetery.
Eunan Kerr Creeslough / Fanad
The death has taken place in the Mater Hospital, Dublin of Eunan Kerr, Creeslough Beg, Creeslough and formerly of Muineagh Fanad.
Sadly missed by his wife Mary, sons Kieran and Darren and their partners Catriona and Tracey, his grandchildren Chloe, Jodie, Ben and Ailbhe, his sisters Maria and Roisin, brothers John and Patrick and his extended family and friends.
His remains will repose at his home. Funeral Mass in St. Michael’s Church Creeslough on Wednesday, July 5 at 11am. Burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery.
Mass can be viewed at: https://mcnmedia.tv/Camera/st-michaels-church
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 COPD Foundation c/o any family member or James Harkin Funeral Director, Creeslough.
Madge Boyle, Glenties
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Madge Boyle, Stracastle, Glenties.
Predeceased by her son Pheilm, brother Seamus and sisters Mary and Margaret.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her husband Dominick, sons Eamonn and Patrick and daughter Mary, daughter-in-law Deborah and grandchildren Bridget, Evan and Meredith.
Remains reposing at her residence.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday, July 5 at 11am in St. Connell’s Church, Glenties, with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.
Family time from 11pm until 12 noon. Funeral Mass can be viewed live at: www.churchservices.tv/glenties
Denise McDaid, Clonmany
The death has occurred of Denise McDaid, Mindoran, Clonmany. Beloved mother of Ryan, Dylan and the late Chanise Gill.
Loving daughter of Denis and Kathleen. Sadly missed by her brothers, John, Denis and sister Tara.
Much loved partner of Stoysho Danve. Deeply regretted by her uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law and wider family circle.
Her remains will be reposing at her parent’s residence, Mindoran, Clonmany.
Funeral from there on Wednesday, July 5 at 10.30am going to St Mary’s Church Clonmany for Requiem Mass at 11am with interment afterwards in the New Cemetery.
Family time please from 10pm to 11am. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to Ard Aoibhinn Alzheimer’s Unit, Carndonagh c/o any family member or McFeeley Funeral Directors.
The funeral Mass can be viewed live at: www.churchservices.tv/clonmany
Margaret Mary Dolan, Coventry / Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Margaret Mary Dolan, Coventry, U.K. and formally of East Rock, Ballyshannon. She passed away peacefully at the Brandon House Nursing home, Coventry.
Margaret Mary will be sadly missed by her sister Kathleen and good friend Patrick Byrne.
Funeral to arrive on Friday at St. Joseph’s Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 10am with interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Donations in lieu of flowers to the Brandon House Nursing Home, Coventry c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon.
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