Deaths in Donegal - Tuesday, July 4
The following deaths have occurred:
- Maura Beirne (O'Beirne) Coolock, Dublin / Stranorlar
- Paddy Kennedy, London, Meath and Carrick
- Fr. Carlo Centra, The Shieling, Church Brae, Fahan
- Cecil Grier, Hillcrest, Ramelton
- Eunan Kerr, Creeslough / Fanad
- Madge Boyle, Stracastle, Glenties
- Denise McDaid, Mindoran, Clonmany
- Margaret Mary Dolan, Coventry / East Rock, Ballyshannon
- James Harley, Churchill
Maura Beirne (O'Beirne) Coolock, 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, 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 from 3pm 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 on www.churchservices.tv/clonmany
Margaret Mary Dolan, Coventry / East Rock, 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.
James Harley, Churchill
The death has occurred of James Harley, Ardachrinn, Glendowan, Churchill and formerly of Ardachrinn, Glendowan, Churchill. Predeceased by the love of his life and mother to his nine children, Sheila (Doherty) 1964.
Survived by his sons - Frank (Mairi), Shaun, Jimmy (Kim), daughters - Maureen, Bridgeen (Ken), Josephine (Kevin), Jackie (Pat 2006), Deirdre (Jeff), Siobhan (Garth), brother Packie, New York, 23 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. James is predeceased by brothers-John, Joe, Tim, Hughie and Colm; sisters- Minnie, Annie and Nellie.
Funeral Service in St Colmcille's Church, Glendowan on Tuesday, July 4 at 11am followed by burial of ashes in Gartan Cemetery. Funeral service can be viewed at: http://www.churchservices.tv/churchhill
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