Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, April 12, 2023

The following deaths have occurred:

- Deborah Brown, Ramelton / Belfast / Cushendun, Antrim

- Mary Trearty (née Duddy), Creeslough

- Nora Shovlin, Kenaughty, Ardara

- Thomas (Thos) O'Hare, Belrobin, Kilkerley, Dundalk, Louth / Ballyshannon

- Mary Beck, (née Byrne), Dunkineely

- Pete Doherty, Drim, Cloghan

- Mary McKinney, Gortnamuck, Castlefin

- Anne McCay, Cloughfin, Ballindrait

- Pat Tully, (née Merrick), Pound Street, Carndonagh

- Thomas (Tom) Connolly, Killyclug (formerly Glasgow, Scotland), Letterkenny

- Thomas Burns, The Haw, Lifford

- Barry Travers, East End, Bundoran

- Anna Harrison (née Callaghan), Lucan, Dublin / Letterkenny

Deborah Brown, The Mall, Ramelton / Belfast / Cushendun, Antrim

The death has occurred of Deborah Brown, painter and sculptor of The Mall, Ramelton, and formerly Marlborough Park South, Belfast and Cushendun, Co. Antrim on April 8, in her 96th year, at Donegal Hospice in the presence of friends.

To the great sadness of her family, her friend and carer Michelle Patterson and a wide circle of friends and artist colleagues. Predeceased by her dear friend and travelling companion Anne Crookshank. 

Funeral Service at St Paul's Church of Ireland, Ramelton, on Saturday, April 15, at 2pm. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Alice Berger Hammerschlag Award at the Arts Council of Northern Ireland or the Prof. Anne Crookshank Travel Bursary at the Dept. of History of Art at Trinity College, Dublin.

Mary Trearty (née Duddy), Creeslough

The death has occurred of Mary Theresa Trearty (née Duddy), Kilmacloo, Creeslough, F92 DN44.

Predeceased by her husband Barney. Reposing at her home from 11am Wednesday, April 12 2023. Funeral Mass in St. Michael's Church, Creeslough, on Friday, April 14, at 11am, followed by burial in Doe Graveyard.

Mass can be viewed on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church

Family time from 11pm to 10am and on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Creeslough Day Centre c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director.

Nora Shovlin, Kenaughty, Ardara

The peaceful death has occurred in Harbour Lights Nursing Home, Bruckless, of Nora Shovlin, Kenaughty, Ardara. Sadly missed by her son Brian, her daughters Marie, Majella, Ann, Noreen, Regina, her 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, her daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, her sisters Maura, Roise, Kitty and Eileen, her extended family, friends and neighbours. Predeceased by her husband Danny and her son Philip.

Her remains will repose in her late residence in Kenaughty on Wednesday, April 12 from 2pm until 10pm. Removal from there at 12.40pm on Thursday, April 13 going to the Church of The Holy Family, Ardara for funeral Mass at 1pm with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/ camera/church-of-the-holy- family-ardara

Thomas (Thos) O'Hare Belrobin, Kilkerley, Dundalk, Louth / Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Thomas (Thos) O'Hare, Belrobin, Kilkerley, Dundalk, Louth / Ballyshannon.

Retired Member of An Garda Síochána. Peacefully, at home, following a short illness, surrounded and tenderly cared for by his family. Predeceased by his parents Tom O’Hare and Lily O’Hare McArdle, brother Kevin and stepfather Johnny McArdle.

Thos is survived by his loving wife Ann, sons John, Tommy and Daryl, daughters Regina, Vanessa and Sheena, his sister Loretto Gaughran and brother-in-law Aidan. He will be sadly missed and remembered by his wife, sons, daughters, sons-in-law Liam and Barry and partners Lorraine, Sinead, Niall and Maria, his 18 adoring grandchildren, brother-in-law John and his wife Sue, family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at his home (Eircode A91 HV12) from 2pm to 6pm on Wednesday, April 12 for family and close friends only.

House strictly private at all other times.

Removal on Thursday at 12.50pm, proceeding on foot to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kilkerley, arriving for funeral Mass at 1.30pm, followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium.

The Mass can be viewed live by following this link: https://churchmedia.tv/church-of-the-immaculate-conception-kilkerley

The family ask that those attending Thos’ funeral will fulfil his wish that bright colours be worn at the reposal and ceremonies.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the North Louth Hospice and Homecare Foundation, donations box at the home and Church or donations can be made by following this link: https://www.idonate.ie/cause/NorthLouthHospice

Mary Beck, (née Byrne), Dunkineely

The death has occurred of Mary Beck (née Byrne), Dunkineely. Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Donegal Community Hospital, Donegal Town.

Predeceased by her husband Derek and her sister Teresa. Will be sadly missed by her sisters Mena and Betty, brother-in-law Bill, nieces and nephew extended family, neighbours and friends.

Mary’s remains arrived at the Church of Saint Joseph and Saint Conal, Bruckless last evening to repose overnight.

Funeral mass on Wednesday at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Funeral mass can be viewed on the following link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/169196518338379/?ref=share

Pete Doherty, Drim, Cloghan

The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Pete Doherty, Drim, Cloghan. He was predeceased by his parents, Peadar and Máire, sister Cáit and brother Neil. He is survived by his sister Róise Dooley (Monasterin, Co Kildare), brother Josie,(Drim), Bernie Browne, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

His remains reposing at the home of his nephew, Peadar and Máire McMenamin, Cloghanbeg, Cloghan, F93 NW80. Family time until 12 noon on Wednesday.

Removal at 4.30pm on Wednesday, April 12, to arrive for 5pm at The Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Glenfin, to repose in The Oratory, with Rosary at 8pm. Requiem Mass at 12 noon on Thursday, April 13, with burial afterwards in Kilteevogue Cemetery.

The funeral Mass can be viewed at https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/our-lady-of-perpetual-succour-glenfinn

Mary McKinney, Gortnamuck, Castlefin

The death has occurred of Mary McKinney, Gortnamuck, Castlefin.

Peacefully at St. Joseph's Hospital, Stranorlar surrounded by her loving family. Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by her brother Jimmy and sister-in-law Mary, her brother William and sister-in-law Bridie, her goddaughter/niece Carol (Kevin), her nephews Paul (Veronica), Stephen (Mary), Gerard (Amanda), her nieces Julie (Gary) and Linda (Steven), grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased by her parents, George and Mary and baby brother, George.

Reposing at the home of her brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Mary Mc Kinney, Gortnamuck, Castlefin, F93 RX65. Funeral from there on Wednesday, April 12 at 10.30am for Requiem Mass at 11am in St Mary's Church, Castlefin. Interment afterwards in St Mary's Cemetery, Castlefin.

The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam at: https://youtube.com/@st.maryschurchcastlefinn4431

Family time please from 11pm to 11am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to St Joseph's Hospital, Stranorlar, Finn View Ward c/o any family member.

Anne McCay, Cloughfin, Ballindrait

The sudden death has occurred of Anne McCay, Cloughfin, Ballindrait, Lifford.

Lovingly missed by her family, her sisters Catriona and husband Tony, Bernadette and husband Geard, nephews and nieces James, Christopher, Dervla, Geard and Majella, Uncle Tom and families and all her extended family and friends. She was predeceased by her mother and father Mary and Jim Joe McCay and her uncle Paddy, may they rest in peace.

She will be reposing at her sister Catriona and Tony O’Neill's residence, Cloughfin, Ballindrait, for wake all day Wednesday. Funeral from Cloughfin, Ballindrait, on Thursday, April 13 morning at 11.20am, going to St Patrick’s Church, Murlog, for 12 noon Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed at https://clonleighparish.com/ webcam-watch-live/

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Donegal Hospice or The Irish Heart Foundation c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.

Pat Tully, (née Merrick), Pound Street, Carndonagh

The death has occurred of Pat Tully (née Merrick), Pound Street, Carndonagh, on Easter Monday, April 10. Deeply missed by her loving daughter Ann, son-in -law Ian and granddaughter Katie, her sisters Rita, Joan and Helen, nieces, nephews and all her relatives and wide circle of friends. 

Her remains reposing at her home. Funeral from there on Wednesday, April 12, at 10.30am for Requiem Mass at 11am in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh, interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to the friends of the Inishowen Hospice Carndonagh. Mass can be viewed on church media Carndonagh https://churchmedia.tv/parish- of-carndonagh-donegal

Thomas (Tom) Connolly, Killyclug (formerly Glasgow, Scotland), Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Thomas (Tom) Connolly, Killyclug (formerly Glasgow, Scotland), Letterkenny, F92 VW6N

Peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his loving family in Letterkenny University Hospital. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Gertrude Connolly. Deeply regretted by loving wife Barbara. Devoted father to Pauline, Jacqui, Andrew, Paul and Tommy. Fondly remembered by his 10 grandchildren Rebecca, Finn, Jack, Dillon, May, Oliver, Eva, Aiden, Elowen and Lucia, extended family members, neighbours and friends.

Funeral from his late residence on Wednesday morning, April 12 for Requiem Mass at 11am in St Eunan's Cathedral Letterkenny followed by interment in Leck Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed at http://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny

House Private on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Orthopaedic ward of Letterkenny University Hospital.

Thomas Burns, The Haw, Lifford

The death has occurred at his home, peacefully in the presence of his family

of Thomas (Tommy) Burns, The Haw, Lifford and formerly of Clontivern, Newtownbutler, Co Fermanagh.

Father of Anthony, Ineke, Claudia and Hannah, beloved son of the late Paddy and Teresa Burns and much-loved brother of twin sister Ann, Paddy, Seamus and the late Michael.

Reposing at his sister, Ann Russell`s home, 36 Ashgrove Park, Strabane.. Funeral leaving his sister`s home on Wednesday, April 12 at 11.40am for cremation in Lakelands Crematorium at 2pm. Deeply regretted by his family circle. Family time please from 11pm to 12 noon.

Barry Travers, East End, Bundoran

The death has occurred of Barry Travers, East End, Bundoran suddenly at Sligo University Hospital. Beloved son of the late Malachy and Barbara Travers. Deeply regretted by his brothers Clement and Charlie, his sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and all his many relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Breslin's Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran, Eircode F94E92F, on Wednesday evening, April 12, from 4pm to 7pm. Removal from the Funeral Home on Thursday morning, April 13, at 10.40am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran, for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am, burial afterwards in St. Ninnidh's Cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran.

The funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie

Anna Harrison (née Callaghan), Lucan, Dublin / Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Anna Harrison (née Callaghan), Lucan, Dublin / Letterkenny, peacefully at James Connolly Memorial Hospital, Blanchardstown and following the loving care of the staff at Lucan Lodge Nursing Home. Former employee at Guinness Brewery. Beloved wife of the late Liam, cherished mother of Ruth and sister of Mamie, Johnny, P.J., Bridie, Seamus and the late Susie.

Sadly missed by her loving daughter, son-in-law Mick, adored grandson Ajay, sisters, brothers, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Removal to St Mary’s Church, Lucan, on Wednesday, April 12, arriving for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by cremation at Newlands Cross Crematorium.

The funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) by clicking this link: https://lucanparish.com/webcam followed by her committal service at approximately 12 noon by clicking this link: https://www.dctrust.ie/ location/newlands-cross/ chapel-webstream.html

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