Deaths in Donegal - Monday evening, March 20, 2023

The following deaths have occurred:

- Eileen Marie (Evelyn) Logue (née Roarty), Letterkenny

- Jeannie Sayers, (née McElhinney), Errarooey, Falcarragh

- Cecil Spence, 453 Milltown, Convoy

- Celine Kelly, Foxhall, Glenswilly

- Michael Connolly, Chapel Road, Dungloe

- Mary Duffy McCoy, St. Cecelia's, England and formerly Lower Main Street, Letterkenny

- Brian Mc Dermott, Admiran, Stranorlar

- Beatrice McCauley (née Healey), Lissacholly, Ballyshannon

- Patrick (Pat) Ward, Orbeg, Donegal Town

- Rita Doherty, Buncrana

- Kathleen Cleary (née Cunningham), Kinlough, Leitrim and formerly of Kilcar

- Rose Whoriskey (née Carr), 32 Dr McGinley Road, Letterkenny

- Owen McLaughlin, Cloontagh, Clonmany

Eileen Marie (Evelyn) Logue (née Roarty), Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Eileen Marie (Evelyn) Logue (née Roarty), Letterkenny. Beloved wife of Hugh and loving daughter of the late Liam and Margaret Roarty of Ard O'Donnell, Letterkenny and sister to Margaret, Billy, Patricia and the late Joe, sister-in-law to Frankie McNulty, Dee Roarty, Catherine Keys, Michael Logue and the late James Logue.

Loving Aunt to the many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

She will be missed by her wide circle of friends including Inner Wheel, Cairndhu Golf Club and former colleagues at Eastern Health and Social Services Board.

Evelyn will repose at her home from Thursday, March 23, with a service at 2pm, Friday, March 24, at 7 Bramble Grange, Newtownabbey BT37 OXH, followed by Cremation at Roselawn at 3.20pm.

Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Chest Heart & Stroke c/o EW Ramsey & Son Funeral Directors 5 Upper Main Street, Larne, BT40 ISY.

Requiem Mass will be offered for the repose of Evelyn's soul on Monday, April 3, at 10am in St Eunan's Cathedral Letterkenny.

Columba Collum, Ardsbeg, Gortahork F92 HHC2

The death has taken place, in the Donegal Hospice, of Columba Collum Ardsbeg, Gortahork F92 HHC2. Predeceased by his parents Denis and Kate, sister Mary, brothers Edward, Josie, John and James. Survived by his sisters Brid and Eileen, brother Michael, in-laws, nieces, nephews and a circle of family and friends.

Wake will commence at home from 5pm on Monday,  March 20. Rosary both nights at 9pm. Funeral from there on Wednesday, March 22, for 11am Requiem Mass in Christ the King Church, Gortahork, with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery.

House private after Rosary until 10am and on the morning of the Funeral. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to Donegal Hospice care of any family member.

Jeannie Sayers, (née McElhinney), Errarooey, Falcarragh

The peaceful death has occurred in the loving care of her family of Jeannie Sayers, (née McElhinney), Errarooey, Falcarragh.

Much loved wife of Bobby, she will be sadly missed by her daughters Irene, Isobel, and Anne Marie, her son David and nephew James, her sister Mollie, sons-in-law Paddy, Trevor, and Patrick, daughter-in-law Valerie, and her beloved grandchildren, great grandchildren, and extended family and friends.
 
Remains reposing at her late residence on Tuesday, March 21 from 12 midday to 8pm.
 
Funeral service in Ray Church, Falcarragh on Wednesday, March 22 at 2pm, with interment in the adjoining cemetery.
 
House private please on the morning of the funeral.
 
One-way system in operation, enter at Ballyboes crossroads and exit at Derryreel crossroads.
 
Funeral service can be viewed live on Sweeney Funeral Directors and Embalmers Facebook page
 

Cecil Spence, 453 Milltown, Convoy

The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Cecil Spence, 453 Milltown, Convoy.

Beloved husband of Nancy, much loved father of son Richard daughter-in-law Lynn and daughter Ann.

Cherished grandfather of Leanne and partner Shaun O’Loughlin also Ryan and Ciara, also great grandfather of Kaiden and Rio.

Cecil will be sadly missed by his sister Margaret McBrearty, wider family circle, neighbours and many friends.

His remains are reposing at his late residence.

Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday at 1.30pm for 2pm funeral service in Convoy Presbyterian Church followed by burial in the family plot in the adjoining graveyard.

House private please, and on the morning of the funeral.

Celine Kelly, Foxhall, Glenswilly

The death has occurred at her late residence of Celine Kelly, Foxhall, Glenswilly.

She passed away surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Peter and her daughter Betty.

Funeral Mass Tuesday at 11am in St Columba’s Church, Glenswilly with burial afterwards in Kilpheak Cemetery.

House strictly private. Family flowers only.

All enquiries to Con McDaid Funeral Directors.

Michael Connolly, Chapel Road, Dungloe

The sudden death has occurred of Michael Connolly, Chapel Road, Dungloe.

His remains will be in McGlynn’s Funeral Home from 4pm this evening, Monday with Rosary at 9pm.

Reposing at his home, Tuesday from 11am with Rosary at 9pm.

Funeral on Wednesday at 11am in St Crone’s Church, Dungloe with burial afterwards in Maghery Cemetery.

House private please from 11pm until 11am and on the morning of the Funeral.

Mary Duffy McCoy, St. Cecelia's, England and formerly Lower Main Street, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has occurred at her home at St. Cecilia’s, England of Mary Duffy McCoy, formerly Lower Main Street, Letterkenny.

Deeply missed by her loving family Anne, Josephine, Hope, Alice, Susan, Gail, Edmond and Tony, sister Annette Duffy (Letterkenny), nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours in London, Drumkeen and Letterkenny.

Mary is pre-deceased by her husband P.J. McCoy and her brothers James Duffy (Letterkenny) and John Charles Duffy (Drumkeen).

Funeral Mass to celebrate Mary’s life will take place at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Bromley BR1 3FH at 12 noon on Monday March 27, 2023 and can be live streamed on the Parish YouTube channel or by clicking here.

You are invited to join the family after the funeral at Sundridge Park Golf Course, Garden Road, Bromley BR1 3NE to share stories and memories of Mary over lunch. Mary adored vibrant colours and patterns and therefore, if you feel comfortable, we would love you to wear something colourful that makes you happy, as we remember Mary.

Family and friends who are unable to join the family on the day are invited to share their stories with the family by using the following e-mail address: memoriesofmarymccoy@gmail.com.

Over the past 20 years, Mary and her family have been supported by the most remarkable care from two charities, Leonard Cheshire and St Christopher’s Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to either charity in honour of Mary’s memory and to support both organisations to provide the professional expertise and sensitive loving care to others that Mary and her family were so lucky to benefit from.

Brian Mc Dermott, Admiran, Stranorlar

The death has occurred of Brian Mc Dermott, Admiran, Stranorlar, Donegal, F93 YX64.

He passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Judy and much loved father of Brendan, Carol and Sinéad, cherished brother of Terry and dearly loved grandfather to Luke, Emily, and Alex. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his wife, son, daughters, brother, grandchildren, daughter-in-law Teresa, sons-in-laws Gavin and Robert, extended family and friends.

Remains reposing at his late residence.

Funeral leaving his late residence on Tuesday, March 21, at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar, at 11am.

Interment afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar

Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, directly to the Donegal Hospice at https://www.idonate.ie/2625_donegal-hospice.html or care of any family member.

Family time from 10pm until 12 noon and on the morning of the Funeral, please.

Beatrice McCauley (née Healey), Lissacholly, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Beatrice McCauley (née Healey) Lissacholly, Ballyshannon.

Beloved wife of the late Jim, much-loved mother of Declan (Niamh), Keith (Jule), adored grandma to Megan, Ben and Reilly, brother Larry, sisters Eileen and Ita.

Predeceased by her brothers Michael, Val and John and sister Maura.

Reposing at her home on Monday from 4pm until 8pm and Tuesday from 2pm until 8pm. House is private at all other times. Removal from her home on Wednesday morning to arrive at Saint Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon, for 11am Mass of the Resurrection followed by interment in the Rock Cemetery.

For those unable to attend, the funeral Mass will be live-streamed on www.churchservices.tv/stpatrick'sballyshannon

Enquiries to Patsy McCauley Funeral Director on 07703210437.

Patrick (Pat) Ward, Orbeg, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat) Ward, Orbeg, Donegal. He passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Pat’s remains will be reposing at his late residence in Orbeg, from 1pm until 9pm on Monday. Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Killymard, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

House private on Tuesday morning, please. One-way system in operation up Orbeg, via Killymard, and down Newtown.

Rita Doherty, Buncrana

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Rita Doherty, 7 Knockalla Drive, Buncrana.

Much loved mother of Carol, Deborah, Elizabeth, Amanda, Zoe, Aisling, Léan, Patricia, Rita-Marie, Derek, Gerard and the late Alan.

Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her daughters, sons, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, her extended family, friends and neighbours.

Rita's remains will be reposing at her home. Family time please from 11pm to 11am. Removal Tuesday March 21 at 10.30am going to Lakelands Crematorium, Co Cavan for cremation at 2pm.

House is private on the morning of the Funeral. Cremation is for family only.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Insight Inishowen c/o any family member.

Kathleen Cleary (née Cunningham), Kinlough, Leitrim and formerly of Kilcar

The death has occurred of Kathleen Cleary (née Cunningham), No. 9 New Houses, Kinlough, Leitrim and formerly of Kilcar.
She passed away peacefully, at Sligo University Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Laurence, her brothers Connie and Jimmy, her sisters Maureen and Nora.

Sadly, missed by her son Brendan and his partner Patricia, her brothers, Sean and Willie, sister-in-law Nuala, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at home of her son, Brendan and his partner, Patricia, at No.1 Dartry Vale, Kinlough, on Tuesday from 12 noon and Wednesday from 12 noon.

Funeral arriving to St. Aidan’s Church, Kinlough, for 12 noon Funeral Mass on Thursday. House private to family and close friends on Thursday morning, please. Burial afterwards in St. Aidan’s Cemetery, Kinlough.

Kathleen’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on Kinlough/Glenade parish Facebook page

Rose Whoriskey (née Carr), 32 Dr McGinley Road, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place in St Eunan’s Nursing Home, Woodlands, Letterkenny of Rose Whoriskey (née Carr), 32 Dr McGinley Road, Letterkenny.

Remains are reposing at the residence of her son Robert and Anne Whoriskey, Ardrummond, Ramelton, F92 E2D1.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday, March 21, at 11am in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny, with burial afterwards in New Leck Cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Eunan’s Cathedral Letterkenny on the following link:

https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny

Owen McLaughlin, Cloontagh, Clonmany

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Owen McLaughlin, Cloontagh, Clonmany.

Remains reposing at his late residence. Funeral from there on Tuesday at 10.20am going to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany for 11am Requiem Mass, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

House private please from 10pm to 11am.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Irish Lung Fibrosis Association, c/o any Family member or Comiskeys Funeral Directors.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/clonmany.

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