Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, October 11, 2023
The following deaths have taken place:
- Vera Kelly (née Gallagher), Churchill
- Margaret Devlin, Burt, Speenogue
- Teresa (Dolly) Lynch (nee Harvey), Ballina / London / Donegal
- Joe Coll, Derry / St. Johnson
- Paul Sweeney, Churchill
- Winnie (Winifred) Boyle, (née Breslin), Glenties
- Anthony Murray, Manorcunningham
- Seamus McGonagle, Muff
- Peggy Doherty (Kane), Clonmany
- Arnie Whyte, Convoy
- Mike Rossbotham, Letterkenny
- John McGarvey, Kilmacrennan / Termon
- Marie Chambers, Glasgow / Dungloe
- Liam Doogan, Letterkenny
Vera Kelly (née Gallagher), Tullinascreen, Churchill
The death has occurred, at her late residence, of Vera Kelly (née Gallagher) Tullinascreen, Churchill, Co. Donegal and formerly of Drumnashammer, Churchill.
Predeceased by her husband Patrick (2008) and daughter Bernadette Mc Eleney (2011). Sadly missed by her children, grandchildren and extended family. May Vera Rest in Peace.
Requiem Mass in St Columba's Church, Glenswilly, at 1pm on Thursday, the 12th of October. Burial afterwards in the family plot in Templedouglas Cemetery. House strictly private.
Margaret Devlin, Burt, Speenogue
The death has taken place, at the Donegal Hospice, of Margaret Devlin, Carroween, Burt, Speenogue. F93W2D6.
Predeceased by her mother and father William and Bridget Devlin also her sister Mary and brothers Frank and Joe Devlin. Margaret will be sadly missed by her brother Billy, sisters Annie Doran, Bernadette Doran and Josephine Durnin also sister-in law, brothers-in-law, nieces nephews and wider family circle.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence. Funeral from there on Thursday October 12 at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Aengus’ Church, Burt, followed by burial in the family plot in Burt Cemetery.
Family flowers only, donations, in lieu, to the Donegal hospice care of any family member or Terence McClintock funeral director. Family time please from 10pm to 11am.
Teresa (Dolly) Lynch (nee Harvey), Ballina / London / Donegal
The death has occurred of Teresa (Dolly) Lynch (nee Harvey) of Greenhills Est, Ballina and formerly of London and Donegal.
Peacefully at the Mayo Hospice, Castlebar on October 9, 2023.
Predeceased by her son Micheal Patrick, Grandson Darius Jack Lynch and her brothers & sisters.
Teresa, beloved wife of Davy Lynch & loving mother of David, John, Bridget, Teresa, Rosemary & Bernadette. Sadly, missed by her husband, sons, daughters, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister Bridget, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at McGowan's Funeral Home, Ballina on Wednesday evening from 5pm with removal at 6.30pm to St. Patrick's Church, Ballina, arriving at 7pm.
Requiem Mass on Thursday at 12noon followed by burial in Leigue Cemetery, Ballina.
Joe Coll, Nixon's Corner, Derry / St Johnston
The death has occurred at the home of Joe Coll, No.1 Nixon’s Corner, Derry, BT48 9XF, formerly Ard Baithin, St Johnston.
Lovingly missed by his wife Vivienne, his daughters Laura, Allison, Jacinta and Gillian, sons-in-laws Feilim and Keith, his grandchildren Ryan, Sarah, Aisha, Latiefa, Innaaya, Éabha, Oisín, Méabh, Blánaid, Fionntán, Grace and Ayla, his brother Brendan, his uncle Patsy and extended family and friends.
Joe will be reposing at his late residence No.1 Nixon’s Corner, Derry Wednesday, October 11, from 11am to 10 pm with Rosary at 9 pm. Family time please on the morning of the Funeral.
Funeral leaving his late residence on Thursday morning at 10.15 am going to St Baithin’s Church, St Johnston for 11 am requiem mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Foyle Hospice c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
Paul Sweeney, Drumacanoo, Churchill
The death has occurred of Paul Sweeney, Drumacanoo, Churchill, (F92 WA27).
Suddenly at his late residence. Predeceased by his mother Rosie (née Carr 2016). Paul will be sadly missed by all his family, friends, neighbours and work colleagues.
Removal took place from Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny to his sister Mary’s residence in Glendowan (F92 WA27) with wake on Wednesday, October 11 from 11am to 11pm. Funeral mass will take place in St Colmcille’s Church, Glendowan at 11am on Thursday, October 12, followed by burial in Gartan Cemetery. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Winnie (Winifred) Boyle, (née Breslin), Cornass, Kilraine, Glenties
The death has taken place, at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Winnie (Winifred) Boyle (née Breslin) Cornass, Kilraine, Glenties. Predeceased by her husband Denis, brother Seamus and sister Brede.
Deeply regretted by her loving family; sons Michael (Majella), Paddy (Margaret) and Noel, daughters Breid and Bernadette (P.J). Sadly missed by her grandchildren John Paul, Deirdre, Dympna, Ciaran, Kevin, Declan and Niamh, great-grandchild Daithi and extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Her remains will repose at Shovlin's Funeral Home, Sandfield, this evening, Wednesday, October 11, from 4.30pm, followed by removal at 5.30pm to St Conal's Church, Glenties, arriving at 6.30pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday morning at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Strictly family flowers only, please.
Anthony Murray, Ardnaditian, Manorcunningham
The sudden death has occurred of Anthony Murray, Ardnaditian, Manorcunningham. (F92 K3C3).
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Helen, son Matthew, daughter Leah, mother Margaret, sister Geraldine and partner Liam, nieces Emma and Clodagh, mother-in-law Betty Harkin (Termon), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and his wider circle of family, friends and work colleagues. Predeceased by his father John Murray and John Harkin.
Remains reposing at his home. Wake today, Wednesday, October 11 until after the rosary. Rosary at 9pm.
Requiem Mass on Thursday, October 12, at 11am in the Church of All Saints, Newtowncunningham. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV Church of All Saints Newtowncunningham at the following link:
House private to family only on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only.
Seamus McGonagle, Bolan, Iskaheen, Muff
The death has taken place at the Buncrana Nursing Unit of Seamus McGonagle, Bolan, Iskaheen, Muff.
House private tonight, Tuesday October 10, please.
Seamus’s remains will repose at his home Wednesday, October 11 from 11am.
Family time please from 11pm to 11am.
Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, October 13 at 11am in St Patrick’s Church, Iskaheen followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live at: www.iskaheenparish.com
Peggy Doherty (Kane), Tiernasligo, Urris, Clonmany
The death occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Peggy Doherty (Kane), Tiernasligo, Urris, Clonmany, (F93 H218).
Sadly missed by her sisters Bridie, Anne, Mary-Jo and brother Danny. Much loved by her brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, family members and close friends.
Funeral from her late residence on Thursday morning October 12 at 10.30am going to St Michael’s Church, Urris for Requiem Mass at 11am with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the Funeral.
The funeral Mass can be viewed live at: www.churchservices.tv/urris
Arnie Whyte, Rossview House, Letterkenny Road, Convoy
The death took place due to a road traffic accident of Arnie Whyte, Rossview House, Letterkenny Road, Convoy. Deeply regretted by his daughter Adrianna and son Anthony, extended family circle, neighbours and friends.
His remains will repose at his late residence. Service at his home on Wednesday, October 11 at 2pm with burial afterwards in St Ninian’s Church graveyard. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only, a donation in lieu, if desired, to the Society of St Vincent De Paul care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director.
Mike Rossbotham, 37, Tara Court, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Mike Rossbotham, 37, Tara Court, Letterkenny. Deeply regretted by his wife Una (née Canning), daughters Eleanor, Aoife and Holly, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposed at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny (F92 XE35) last evening where mourners were invited and most welcome for a celebration of Mike’s life.
Private cremation on Wednesday, October 11, in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
No flowers please, donations if wished to Hillcrest House, Residents Comfort Fund c/o Paschal Blake Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.
House strictly private, please.
John McGarvey, 41 Rosemount, Kilmacrennan / Termon
The death has occurred in Galway University Hospital of John McGarvey, 41 Rosemount, Kilmacrennan (F92 K6R0), formerly Barnes, Termon.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Kathleen, family Grace Ann, Patricia (Herrity), John, Marie (O’Hara), Oliver, Damian and Cathy, sons-in-law Liam, Paul and Matt, daughters-in-law Trish and Diana, 15 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, sisters Bridie McMahon, Sheila McLaughlin, Catherine Graham and Bernie Doherty, brother Denis, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Grace, sister Mary Gaughan and granddaughters Saoirse and Iona.
Remains reposing at his home. Requiem Mass on Thursday, October 12 at 3pm in St Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Columba’s Church Kilmacrennan at the following link:
Church Services TV St Columba's Church Kilmacrennan
Family time from 10pm until 11am and on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the family room ICU Galway University Hospital, c/o any family member or Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.
Marie Chambers (née Gallagher), Glasgow and Dooey, Dungloe
The death has occurred of Marie Chambers (née Gallagher), Glasgow, formerly of Dooey, Dungloe. She passed away peacefully at home with her beloved husband Vincent, son Joe and daughter Martina by her side.
Daughter to the late Josie and Mary Kate Gallagher, sister to Francis, Pat and Jim, Nana to Cliodhna, Aaron, Eva, Nathan, Ethan and Mya, mother-in-law to Amanda and Stephen and friend to many.
Viewing will take place on Saturday, October 14 at Anderson Maguire, 15 - 17 Hamilton Street, Glasgow, (G42 0PL) between 2pm and 4pm.
The funeral will take place at 9.30am on Monday, October 16 at Holycross RC Chapel, 113 Dixon Ave, (G42 8ER) thereafter to the Linn Crematorium, 413 Lainshaw Drive, (G45 9SP). Family flowers only, please.
Liam Doogan, Ard Colmcille, Letterkenny
The sudden death has taken place of Liam Doogan in hospital in England formerly of Ard Colmcille, Letterkenny.
Predeceased by his parents Colm and Susan (née McTeague), he is deeply regretted by his loving wife Eleanor, daughter Rhiannon, son-in-law Edward, sister Sandra, brother Colm and his two nieces Niamh and Eimear.
Funeral arrangements later. Enquiries to Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Rd., Letterkenny. Tel: (086) 8862342.
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