Deaths in Donegal - Tuesday evening, May 23

The following deaths have occurred

- Martin Houston, 30 Ard Colmcille, Letterkenny 

- Brendan McCrossan, Corkey, Manorcunningham / Manchester, England

- John Boyle, Corby, England / Gortnaskea, Burnfoot

- Maureen Reynolds, Leytonstone London / Cashel Rossnowlagh

- Michael Orr, 132 The Cottages, Redcastle

- William David (Willie) Perry, Magheracorn, Convoy

- Brian Whitelaw, Summerhill, Donegal Town / Mullingar, Westmeath

- John (Eddie) McGlynn, 4 Ard Colmcille Fintown

- Sheila McKelvey (née Coyle), Mollyroe, Doochary / Gweedore

- Chris Lowther, Doonan, Donegal Town

- Fr Gerald Anthony Hicks, Ballyshannon

- P.J. Dunleavy, 13 O’Cleirigh Avenue, Donegal Town

- Martin Darcy, Shroughan, Falcarragh / Drumquin, Tyrone

- Roy Burke, The Knather, Ballyshannon

- Sean McGuinness, Pairc Ui Nuallainn, Greencastle

- Margaret Gilchrist (née Kelly) formerly Ballykerrigan / Dunfermline, Scotland

Martin Houston, 30 Ard Colmcille, Letterkenny 

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Martin Houston; 30, Ard Colmcille, Letterkenny F92 P9XH. Predeceased by his wife, Doreen (née O’Donnell, Main Street, Ardara).

Deeply regretted by his sons, Paul (Fred) and his wife Clare (Newmills), Martin (Marty) and his wife Debbie (Milford), grandchildren, Maria, Paula, Karen, Caoimhe, Meabh and Conor, in-laws, family, relatives and friends.

He will repose at his late residence until 9pm tonight Tuesday, May 23 and tomorrow, Wednesday, May 24 from 11am to 9pm with Rosary on both nights at 9pm.

Funeral from there on Thursday, May 25 going to St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for Requiem Mass at 11am with burial afterwards in the family plot in Conwal Cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live at: www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny

Family flowers only please. donations if desired to Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny. Family time please on the morning of the funeral

Brendan McCrossan, formerly of Corkey, Manorcunningham / Manchester, England

The death has taken place in Manchester, England of Brendan McCrossan, formerly of Corkey, Manorcunningham.

Sadly missed by his wife, Mary, daughters Bernadette, Shelia and Claire, grandchildren, sons-in-law, brothers, sisters and extended family and friends.

Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, May 25 in St Winifred’s Church, Stopckport, Manchester at 11am followed by burial immediately afterwards.

John Boyle, Corby, England / Gortnaskea, Burnfoot

The sudden death has occurred of John Boyle, Corby, England and formerly of Gortnaskea, Burnfoot.
Predeceased by his wife Treasa, son Richard, his mother Ann Jane, brothers Neily and James.
He is survived by his daughter Nicole and brother Gerard.

Funeral arrangements later.

Maureen Reynolds, Leytonstone London / Cashel Rossnowlagh

The death has occurred of Maureen Reynolds, Leytonstone London, and formerly of Cashel Rossnowlagh, 

Peacefully.

Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 27 at the Franciscan Friary Rossnowlagh at 2pm.

Michael Orr, 132 The Cottages, Redcastle

The death has taken place of Michael Orr, 132 The Cottages, Redcastle.

His remains will leave Liam Collins Funeral Premises, Unit 4, Carndonagh Business Centre, Station Road, Carndonagh F93 FX38 this evening, Tuesday May 23 at 6pm going to his home where you are welcome to pay your respects until 10pm and tomorrow, Wednesday, May 24 from 11am to 10pm. Michael will be sadly missed by his brother Pat, sisters Jane, Kathleen, Mary and Aggie his nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

The funeral Mass will take place on Thursday morning, May 25 at 11am in St. Columba’s Church, Drung, Quigley’s Point followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. It can be viewed live at: www.stcolumbasdrung.net

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Patient Comfort Fund, Nazareth House, Fahan c/o any family member or Liam Collins Funeral Director.

William David (Willie) Perry, Magheracorn, Convoy
 
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of William David Perry (Willie) Magheracorn, Convoy. Much loved husband of Muriel, beloved father of Glenn and the late Ruth, daughter-in-law Denise, and grandchildren Ella, George and Niamh.

His remains will repose at his late home. Funeral leaving from there on Thursday, May 25 at 12.30pm for 2pm funeral service in the Presbyterian Church, Donegal Town, followed by burial in the Glebe Cemetery.

No flowers please, donations in lieu if desired to the NCBI. Cheques made payable to NCBI care of William Kee, Funeral Directors, 1a Finn View, Strabane. 

Brian Whitelaw, Summerhill, Donegal Town / Mullingar, Westmeath

The death has occurred of Brian Whitelaw, Summerhill, Donegal Town F94 TPX and formerly of 53 Oliver Plunkett Street, Mullingar, Co Westmeath, peacefully at home. Beloved son of the late John and Helen Whitelaw, and brother of the late John and Matt. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his loving family, his brothers Paddy, Derry, Martin and Paul, his sisters Mary, Ann and Helen, his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and all his many relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at his home on Tuesday afternoon, May 23 until 9pm. Removal from there on Wednesday afternoon, May 24, at 2pm to arrive at Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan H12RF78 for Civil Funeral Service at 4pm followed by cremation. The funeral service can be viewed live at: churchservices.tv/lakelands
Any enquiries please contact Breslin's Funeral Home on (086) 2492036.

John (Eddie) McGlynn, 4 Ard Colmcille Fintown

The death has occurred in St Joseph's Hospital, Stranorlar.of John (Eddie) McGlynn, 4 Ard Colmcille Fintown, F94 N6K8. Predeceased by his parents Eddie and Annie McGlynn. His sister Kathleen Carr, and brother Hughie McGlynn.

He is survived by his wife Gráinne, his son Joseph and partner Amy; his sister Madge (Glasgow), and brothers James (Dublin) and Eddie (Grimbsy).

The remains will repose at his home. Requiem Mass at 11am on Wednesday, May 24, in St Colmcille's Chapel, Fintown. Burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Rosary tonight at 9pm.
The Requiem Mass can be viewed at http://www.facebook.com/Teach-Pobal-Cholmcille-Naofa-Baile-na-Finne-366683274293668

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Barnes View Ward', St Joseph's Hospital, Stranorlar c/o any family member or Marley Funeral Directors.

Sheila McKelvey (née Coyle), Mollyroe, Doochary / Gweedore

The death has taken place in Dungloe Community Hospital of Sheila McKelvey (née Coyle), Mollyroe, Doochary, originally from Cnoc Fola, Gweedore. Sadly missed by her sons; Anthony and Shaun, daughter Sadie, sister Bríd (Coll), brother Dan, grandchildren; John Paul, Shauna, Lucas and Keelan and extended family and friends.

Wake at the family home in Cnoc Fola today, Tuesday, May 23 with Rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, May 24  at 11am in Teach Pobail Cholmcille, Cnoc Fola, F92 D586, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Directors' Facebook page https://bit.ly/3DoIMm.

Chris Lowther, Doonan, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Chris Lowther, Doonan, Donegal Town. Peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Nuala, sons Stefan (Sue) and Matthew (Jackie) and daughter Samantha, and adored grandchildren, Callum, Josh, Eve, Dylan, Sarah and Jamie.
Reposing at John McGee & Sons Funeral Home, Belleek Road., Ballyshannon,  F94 ED21, Tuesday, May 23 until 7pm for family and close friends.

Cremation service in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, Wednesday, May 24, at 1.30pm. House strictly private please.

Fr Gerald Anthony Hicks, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Fr Gerald Anthony Hicks O.F.M conv Franciscan Friary Manchester. Peacefully at St Margaret of Scotland Hospice, Glasgow, surrounded by his loving family and Franciscan Friars.

Predeceased by his parents Christopher Hicks and Bridget Hicks (Doherty) formerly East Rock, Ballyshannon, brothers and sisters Michael, Margaret, Christopher and Patrick, Sadly missed by his brother Kenneth and sister Barbara, loved by his nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews and all extended family, friend and the Franciscan Community.

Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, May 25 at 11am at St Joseph's Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. All enquires to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home (087) 2218483.

P.J. Dunleavy, 13 O’Cleirigh Avenue, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of P.J. Dunleavy, 13 O’Cleirigh Avenue, Donegal Town. Peacefully at the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny. Predeceased by his parents, Pat James and Anna Marie, and his brother Rory. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sister Marina (Pauric), his brothers, Dermot (Edel), Gary (Emer), nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Remains will be reposing at his sister Marina’s residence, Glencoagh, Mountcharles, F94 Y9T4 on Tuesday, May 23 until 9pm. Removal from there on Wednesday, May 24, going to St Mary’s Church, Killymard, for 11am funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations to the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny.

Martin Darcy, Shroughan, Falcarragh / Drumquin, Tyrone

The death has taken place in The Mater Hospital Dublin, of Martin Darcy, Shroughan, Falcarragh, F92 RT99, originally of Drumquin, Omagh, Co Tyrone. Predeceased by his parents Theresa and Packie. Sadly missed by his loving wife Sheila, sons; Patrick and Aaron, daughter Sharon, grandchildren; Shaun Martin and Sara, sister Marie and her husband Francie McAlynn, niece Tracey, nephews Frankie and Niall, in-laws, cousins and extended family and friends.

Reposing at his late residence in Shroughan. Rosary nightly at 9pm. House private to family, friends and neighbours.

Funeral Mass on Thursday, May 25 at 12 noon in Christ the King Church, Gortahork, F92 DP86, with interment afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page https://bit.ly/3DoIMm
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to The Mater Hospital c/o Kieran Roarty Funeral Director.

Roy Burke, The Knather, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Roy Burke, The Knather, Ballyshannon, F94E1E8. Suddenly. Sadly missed by his children Shannon, Ryan and their mother Helen, his beloved partner Catherine and his brother Mark and sister Denise and all his extended family and friends.

Reposing at his residence, The Knather, Ballyshannon. Removal on Wednesday morning, May 24 to St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for 11am funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in The Abbey Cemetery. House Private on the morning of the funeral, please.  All enquiries to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home (087) 2218483.

The funeral Mass can be viewed live at: https://www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon

Sean McGuinness, Pairc Ui Nuallainn, Greencastle
 
The death has taken place, at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Sean M Guinness. Private family cremation is to take place followed with a service of thanksgiving for Sean's life on Friday, June 2  at 12 noon in St. Pius X Church, Moville.

Margaret Gilchrist (née Kelly) formerly Ballykerrigan / Dunfermline, Scotland

The death has occurred of Margaret Gilchrist (née Kelly) formerly Ballykerrigan, aged 83 years with her husband and children by her side.

Sadly missed by her husband Jim and children Connie, Gary, Gilly, Paul, Carmel and Colleen, her twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral Mass is at St Margaret’s Church, Dunfermline, Scotland on Tuesday, May 30 at 10am. The funeral Mass will be streamed live on the St Margaret’s RC Church website at https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-margarets-rc-church

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