Death notices for Donegal on Thursday morning, May 18, 2023

The following deaths have occurred:

- Maggie Kelly, Stranorlar and Castlefin

- Kathleen Keeney, Glencolmcille

- Anna Rita McLaughlin, Carndonagh

- William Burke, Glasgow and Newtowncunningham

- Angela Kelly, Letterkenny

- Bridget Ellis, Glencolmcille

- Eddie Callaghan, Ballybofey

- William John McLaughlin, Burnfoot

- Mary O'Flanagan, Raphoe

- Roisin Wilson Chalon, Moville

- Ella Doherty, Carndonagh

- Ned Boyce, Downings

Maggie Kelly, Stranorlar and Castlefin

The death has occurred, at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Margaret (Maggie) Kelly, (née Mc Closkey) Upper Tivockmoy, Stranorlar, F93 RT98 and formerly Blairstown, Castlefin.

Beloved wife of Patsy and much loved mother of Susie, Noel, Bernie, Margo, John, Brid, Barry, Michelle, Jeanette, and Barbara, cherished sister of Michael and the late Neil, Charlie, Annie, John, Hughie and Mary. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, daughters, brother, sons in law, daughters in law, brothers and sisters in law, 30 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, extended family and friends.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence on Thursday from 4pm with Rosary each night at 9pm. Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral. One way system in operation - enter L7084 at Tyrcallan on Main N13, Stranorlar, to Kilross Road and exit via Lettermakenny

Funeral leaving from there on Saturday at 1.15pm for Requiem Mass at 2pm in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar with interment afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar

Kathleen Keeney, Glencolmcille

The death has occurred peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital of Kathleen Keeney, (née Friel), Cashel, Glencolmille and formerly of Fanaghan, Inver.

Predeceased by her son Tommy; beloved wife to Thomas, much loved mother to Valerie, Patricia (Anthony), Charlotte (Martin), Cathal (Clare), Helen (Thomas) and Michael. Sadly missed by all her grandchildren, her sisters Bríd and Winnie and brothers Anthony, Connie, John and Pat, sisters-in-law and brother-in-law. 

Her remains are reposing at Shovlin's Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara, (F94 N923) on Thursday evening from 6pm to 8pm. They will repose at her late residence at Cashel, Glencolmcille on Friday and Saturday from 11am to 10pm. 

Funeral Mass on Sunday afternoon at 1pm at St Columba's Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamlined at www.mcnmedia.tv/Camera/st-columbas-glencolmcille

Anna Rita McLaughlin , Carndonagh

The death has occurred of Anna Rita McLaughlin (née McEleney) at her home in Ballyloskey, Carndonagh.

Predeceased by her husband Packie loving mother to Keith, Fiona, Mairead, Catherine, Nuala, Niall, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, her sister Rosin, nieces, nephews and extended family and her many friends.

Anna Rita will be waked at her home on Thursday from 11am to 10pm.

Requiem Mass in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh on Friday at 1pm followed by cremation on Saturday at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 1pm. Mass can be viewed on church media tv https://churchmedia.tv/parish-of-carndonagh-donegal

William Burke, Glasgow and Newtowncunningham

The death has occurred in Castle Milk, Glasgow of William Burke formerly Monfad, Newtowncunningham.

Willliam was the son of the late George and Mary Burke. Deeply missed by his brother and sisters Eamon, Marian Tourish and Breege Healy, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

Prayers will be offered on Saturday at 6.30pm Mass in All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham. Mass can be viewed on www.newtownkilleaparish.com

Funeral will take place in Glasgow on Tuesday at 10am with cremation afterwards.

Angela Kelly, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has occurred, at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Angela Kelly, Coolboy, Letterkenny.

Predeceased by her husband Anthony, daughter Kathleen and brother Vincent (Dublin). Deeply regretted by her daughters Antoinette and Roisin, sons-in-law Paul Ryan and Eugene Logue, grandchildren Ryan, Eoghan, Erin, Caitlin and Saoirse, her brother Breen Hughes.

Her remains are reposing at her home.

Requiem Mass in St Columba's Church, Kilmacrennan, at 11am on Friday, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Bridget Ellis, 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 continues on 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

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.

The House is Strictly Private to the family only please.

Funeral leaving from his late residence on Friday at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoneill at 11am with 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 

William John McLaughlin, Burnfoot

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

Predeceased by his parent Celia and Danny, he is 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, 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 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, Moville

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

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, 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 at 10.30am to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Ned Boyce, 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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