Deaths in Donegal - Tuesday morning, August 1
The following deaths have taken place:
- John Doherty, Scotland / Derrybeg
- Ann McGeehan, Stranorlar / Ballybofey
- Patrick Doherty (Paul), Carndonagh
- John Nelis, Creeslough
- Danny McGeoghan, Moville / Clonmany
- Mary Ferry, Edinburgh / Creeslough
- Mary McLaughlin, Fintown
- Nora Connor, Fanad
- Liam McMenamin, Castlefin
- Philie Rodgers, Loughanure
- John O'Neill, Ballyshannon
John Doherty, Scotland / Derrybeg
The sudden death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of John Doherty, (John Charlie Kit) Aberdeenshire, Scotland and Carrickmcgarvey, Derrybeg, originally from Knockastolar, Bunbeg. Predeceased by his wife May Roarty.
Sadly missed by his daughters; Ann, Kay and Colleen, son Charles, sister Mary, brothers; Owenie, Pat, Denny and Dermot, in-laws Steven and Alison, grandchildren; Ryan, Joel, Caragh, Ava, Erin and Joseph, great-grandchildren; Rae, Rio and Rui and extended family and friends.
His remains will repose at his home in Carrickmcgarvey, Tuesday, August 1 from 1pm. House private to family and friends. Rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, August 2 at 3pm in St. Mary's Church, Derrybeg.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page: https://bit.ly/3DoIMm
John's remains will be repatriated to Scotland on Thursday, August 3 to be buried alongside his wife May.
Ann McGeehan, (née Laverty), Ballybofey /Stranorlar
The death has occurred at her late residence of Ann McGeehan, (née Laverty), Creggan, Ballybofey (F93 TYO2), and formerly Ard McCool, Stranorlar. She passed away peacefully at her residence after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved wife of the late Brendan, and much loved mother of Pauric (Evelyn), Ann Marie, (John) Bernard, (Ashlean), and dearest Catherine, loving granny to Danny, Jack, Alex, Catherine, Kian, Niamh, Matthew and Abi.
Cherished sister of Teresa, Philomena, Veronica, and the late Eileen, Kate, Mary, Bernadette, Gerald, Brian, Charlie, Hughie, and Lawrence.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, sisters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brother-in-law Michael McGeehan, sisters-in-law, Josephine Fullerton, Margaret Patton and the late Philomena Peoples, grandchildren, extended family and friends.
Remains reposing at her late residence. Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday, August 2, at 9.20am for Requiem Mass at 10am in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar.
Interment afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish webcam at: https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar
Family time from after the rosary at 9pm to 12 noon and on the morning of the funeral.
Patrick Doherty (Paul), Carndonagh
The death has taken place at the Carndonagh Community Hospital of Patrick Doherty (Paul), 34 Clos-Padraig, Carndonagh.
Deeply regretted by his daughter, Angela, son, Paul, son-in-law, Gorden, daughter-in-law, Emily, grandchildren, Maxwell, Madeline, Anna, sister Anne, brothers Eugene, Joe, Neilly, nieces and nephews, family and friends
His remains are reposing at his brother, Neilie’s residence, Ballyloskey, Carndonagh. Family time please from 11pm to 11am. Funeral from there on Wednesday, August 2 at 10.30am going to the Church of the Sacred Heart Carndonagh for 11am Requiem Mass.
Cremation to follow at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Carndonagh Hospice Ward c/o any family member.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live at: www.churchmedia.tv/parishofcarndonagh
John Nelis, Creeslough
The death has occurred peacefully at his home of John Nelis, Drimeflough, Creeslough.
Predeceased by his father Charlie, deeply missed by his mother Nancy, brothers Thomas, Columba, Charles and Paul, sisters Anne Martin, Mary O’Reilly, Lizzie Breslin, Bernadette Gallagher, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Sadly missed by all his nieces, nephews, godchildren and the wider family circle.
His remains will be reposing at his home.
Funeral Mass in St. Michael’s Church, Creeslough on Wednesday, August 2 11am.
Mass can be viewed live at: https://mcnmedia.tv/Camera/st-michaels-church
Burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery.
Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only please donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice C/O of any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director.
Danny McGeoghan, Moville / Clonmany
The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Danny McGeoghan, Tullyard, Ballylawn, Moville and Cool Cross, Clonmany.
Beloved son of the late Tony and Annie. Deeply regretted by his partner, Sue, daughter, Jane and son, Nicholas. Sadly missed by his brothers, Pat, John and Vincent and sisters, Maria and Claire, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. His remains will arrive at St Mary’s Church, Clonmany on Tuesday, August 1 at approximately 4pm, travelling via Coolcross, Clonmany to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday morning, August 2 at 11am with interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or McFeeley Funeral Directors. Funeral Mass can be viewed live at: www.churchservices.tv/clonmany
Mary Ferry (née Diver), Edinburgh / Creeslough
The death has occurred of Mary Ferry (née Diver), Moredun, Edinburgh and formerly of Derryherriff, Creeslough.
Mary died peacefully in the Marie Curie Hospice in Fairmilehead, Edinburgh surrounded by family and friends. She will be deeply missed by her sons John, Danny, Michael and Dermot, her 11 grandchildren, her daughters-in-law and by her surviving sisters Nelly and Margaret and all her family and friends.
Remains reposing at the family home at 35 Moredun Park St, Edinburgh (EH17 7HD) on the evening of Thursday, August 3 with the rosary at 6.30pm.
Funeral Mass will be held in St John Vianney’s RC Church, Edinburgh (EH17 7HN) at 10am on Friday, August 4, with burial at Mortonhall Cemetery EH16 6TX at 11.15am.
Mary McLaughlin, Fintown
The death has occurred of Mary McLaughlin, formerly Ballinamore, Fintown. Beloved daughter of the late Con and Annie McLaughlin, and much-loved mother of Patrick. Deeply regretted by her loving son, former neighbours and many friends.
Remains reposing at McCool’s Chapel of Rest, Ballybofey, on Tuesday, August 1, from 6pm until rosary at 9pm.
Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday, August 2, at 10am for Requiem Mass in St. Colmcille’s Church, Fintown, at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Facebook page.
Nora Connor, Fanad
The peaceful death has taken place of Nora Connor, (née Friel), Ballymichael, Fanad.
Reposing at the family home of Jim and Mary Friel, Ballymichael, Fanad. (F92 WV07). Funeral will take place on Tuesday, August 1 in St Mary’s Church, Fanavolty, Fanad at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired to Ramelton Community Hospital Comfort Fund, c/o any family member or Eamonn Scott, Funeral Directors.
Liam McMenamin, Castlefin
The death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice of Liam McMenamin, Egeltybane, Castlefin (F93 P2DR).
Loving brother of Seamus, John, Michael, Elizabeth, Anne and the late Mary T. and Bernie, cherished son of the late William John and Mary.
Funeral from the family home on Tuesday, August 1, at 1.15pm for Requiem Mass at 2pm in St. Mary’s Church, Castlefin. Cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Co. Cavan.
In keeping with Liam’s wishes, the family home in Egeltybane is private to family and close friends.
Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sorrowing brothers, sisters, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and entire family circle.
Philie Rodgers, Loughanure
The death has occurred in Dungloe district hospital of Philie Rodgers, Loughanure. Philie’s remains will be reposing at his late residence.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday, August 1 at 11am in the Star of the Sea Church, Annagry, with interment afterwards in the new cemetery.
Family flowers, only. Donations in lieu of desired to Dungloe Community Hospital, c/o any family member or Sean McGlynn, Funeral Directors.
John O'Neill, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of John O'Neill, 53 Cluain Barron, Ballyshannon (F94 E379) and formerly of 37 Prince Drive, Newtownabbey, (BT37 0AJ).
He passed away peacefully at Sligo University Hospital. Predeceased by his parents Eileen and Peter O'Neill. Forever remembered by his wife Geraldine. John will be sadly missed by Lorraine (Val RIP), Laurence (Janett), Peg (Martin Reid), Joanne O'Neill, Eileen Beattie, Lorraine McGill, Emma O'Neill, Johnny O'Neill, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at his late residence on Tuesday, August 1 from 3pm to 8pm. Walk through only. Removal on Wednesday, August 2 from his residence at 12.45pm to arrive at St. Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 1pm with cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan at 4pm.
Donations in lieu of flowers to the Oncology Unit at Sligo University Hospital c/o Patrick McKenna, Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon or any family member. House private to the family of the day of the funeral.
The Funeral Mass shall be streamed live on St. Patrick's Church page at: www.churchservices.tv/Stpatricksballyshannon
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