Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, May 17, 2023

The following deaths have occurred:

- Bridget Ellis (née Carr), Glencolmcille

- Edward (Eddie) Callaghan, Ballybofey

- William John McLaughlin, Drumadooey, Burnfoot

- Mary O'Flanagan, (née McHugh), Sesnacully, Raphoe

- Roisin Wilson Chalon, New Park Gardens, Moville

- Ella Doherty (Urris), Tiernaleague, Carndonagh

- John Hamilton, 1 Ballyboe Glencar, Letterkenny

- Mary McGeehan, Meenatinney, Fintown

- Catherine Hepburn (née Kennedy), Mill Street, Ballindrait

- Neil Murphy, Dublin and Lifford

- Edward (Ned) Boyce, Pier Road, Downings

Bridget Ellis (née Carr), Glencolmcille

The death has occurred of Bridget Ellis (née Carr), Bangort, Glencolmcille. Predeceased by her husband Dinny Ellis and son Martin. 
Loving mother of William, Denis, John Joe, James and daughter Anne Bernadette Whyte, Son in Law, Daughters in Law, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren, Sisters Vera Conaghan and Catherine McGonigle, Nieces and Nephews and Extended Family.
Wake in her daughter Anne Whyte's residence in Loughros Point, Ardara, F94 P2V5 on Wednesday and Thursday from 11am to 10pm.

Funeral from there on Friday, via Glengesh, Strafin, Straboy, Sieve, Bangort to arrive at St Columba's Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille for 1pm Funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
 
The Funeral Mass will be streamlined by: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/ Camera/st-columbas-glencolmcille

Edward (Eddie) Callaghan, Ballybofey

The death has occurred of Edward (Eddie) Callaghan, Kinletter, Ballybofey, Donegal

Peacefully at his home,surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Celia and much loved father to Julia Anna (Byrne) Imelda (Ryan) Edwina (Gilbert) cherished brother of Patsy, Bertie and the late Johnny. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his wife, daughters, sons in law, grandchildren, Patrick, Sean, Una, Molly, Joseph, Ciarán, and Evelyn, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Funeral leaving from his late residence on Friday May 19 at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoneill at 11am. Interment in the adjoining Churchyard. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish youtube at https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish

Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, directly to the Donegal Hospice at https://www.idonate.ie/cause/donegalhospice or care of any family member 

The House is Strictly Private to the family only please.

William John McLaughlin, Drumadooey, Burnfoot

The death has occurred at Buncrana Community Hospital of William John McLaughlin, Drumadooey, Burnfoot.

Predeceased by his parent Celia and Danny.

Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his brothers Gerald, Patrick and Seamus, his sister Mary Rose Breslin, his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Reposing at Murphy's Funeral Home, Wednesday May 17 from 5pm to 9pm and on Thursday May 18 from 4pm to 5.30pm followed by removal to St Mura's Church, Fahan arriving at 6pm to repose overnight.

Requiem Mass on Friday May 19 at 12 noon followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/fahan.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.

Mary O'Flanagan, (née McHugh), Sesnacully, Raphoe

The death has occurred in the Donegal Hospice of Mary O’Flanagan, (née McHugh), Sesnacully, Raphoe, F93 Y7KD, formerly Tuam.

Lovingly missed by her daughters and sons, Orla, Denis, Ronan, Sinéad, Kathrina, daughters-in-law and son-in-law, Kelly, Ciara and Emmett, Deeply missed by her grandchildren, Victoria, Chantel, Órán, Clíodhna, Tiarnán, Pearse, Melete, Dáire and Áine, her brothers Tom and Kevin, close family friend Thomas, nieces, nephews, and all her extended family and friends. Mary was predeceased by her husband Patrick, grandchild Aaron and baby Grace, and her parents, brothers and sister may they all rest in peace.

Mary is reposing at her late residence Sesnacully, Raphoe. Funeral leaving her late residence, on Thursday morning, May 18, at 10.20am going to St Eunan’s Church, Raphoe for 11am Requiem Mass followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. The funeral Mass can be viewed online via the parish webcam https://www.parishofraphoe.com

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

Roisin Wilson Chalon, New Park Gardens, Moville

The death has taken place of Roisin Wilson Chalon, New Park Gardens, Moville.

You are welcome to pay your respects at her home today, Wednesday, May 17 from 2pm to 10pm.

Roisin’s funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, May 18 at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Ballybrack, Moville followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.

Ella Doherty (Urris), Tiernaleague, Carndonagh

The death occurred at her home of Ella Doherty (Urris) late of Tiernaleague, Carndonagh F93VAP5 surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband, Tony and son, Paddy, a much-loved mother of Marjorie, Myles, Anthony, Kevin and Cathal and dearly loved grandmother and great-grandmother.

Reposing at her home. Removal from there on Friday, May 19 at 10.30am to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

John Hamilton, 1 Ballyboe Glencar, Letterkenny

The death has occurred in the Donegal Hospice of John Hamilton, 20 Ballymacool Terrace, Letterkenny, F92 P8N2 and formerly of Trentaghboy, Drumkeen. Remains reposing at 1 Ballyboe, Glencar.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday, May 17, at 11am in St. Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny and can be viewed at: https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny with cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at a later date. Family time from 11am to 11pm, please. All enquiries to Con McDaid Funeral Director.

Mary McGeehan, Meenatinney, Fintown

The death has occurred in Dungloe District Hospital of Mary McGeehan, Meenatinney, Fintown, F94 E2H2. Mary was predeceased by her husband Neil, and sons Seamus and Peadar.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her daughters, Grainne and Breid, and son Neil, grandson Joseph, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Remains will repose at her home. Requiem Mass at 11am on Wednesday, May 17, in St Colmcille’s Chapel, Fintown, with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

The Requiem Mass can be viewed at: https://www.facebook.com/Teach-Pobal-Cholmcille-Naofa-Baile-na-Finne-366683274293668/

Catherine Hepburn (née Kennedy), Mill Street, Ballindrait

The death has taken place at her home of Catherine Hepburn (née Kennedy), Mill Street, Ballindrait.

Beloved wife of Andrew, much-loved mother of Stephen and Raymond, and dearly loved grandmother of Lisa, Lauren, Gemma, Aaron and Andrew.

Reposing at her late residence. Funeral leaving her home on Wednesday, May 17, at 10.25am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick's Church, Murlog at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, sons, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and family circle. Family time please from 11pm to 11am.

The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam at: https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/

Neil Murphy, Dublin and Lifford

The death has occurred of Neil Murphy, Swords, Co Dublin and formerly of Lifford. Beloved son of the late Anthony and brother of the late Deirdre and Fiona.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Eimear, (nee Coulter), daughters Lauren and Rachel, sons Dylan and Karl, mother Josephine, Lauren's partner Craig, Rachel's partner John, sisters Nola, Áine, Orlagh and Emer, brother Fergal, mother-in-law Margaret, brothers-in-law Jack, Dermot and Brian, sisters-in-law Deirdre, Fiona, Colette and Debbie, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at his late residence. Removal on Wednesday, May 17, to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Seabury, Malahide arriving for 10am Mass followed by funeral to Balgriffin New Extension Cemetery. The funeral Mass can be viewed live at: https://www.churchservices.tv/yellowwalls

Edward (Ned) Boyce, Pier Road, Downings

The death has taken place of Edward (Ned) Boyce formerly of Pier Road, Downings.

Edward left Donegal in the 1940s and worked on the Hydro Dams in Scotland, Australia and the UK. He will be sadly missed by his children, grandchildren and all his family and friends in Ireland and the UK.

The funeral will take place at St Sebastian and St Pancras Church, Diocese of Westminster, London in the coming weeks.

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