Death notices for Donegal - Friday morning, June 21

The following deaths have taken place:

- Kevin Kettle,Drumkeen

- Tommy Rose, Inver

- Eamon Duffy, Derry city and Clonmany

- Michael Hunter, Claudy and Killygordon

- Sean Meehan, Bundoran

- Damien McDaid, St Johnston formerly Newtowncunningham

- Margaret Antoinette Murphy (née Kelly) Dublin and Donegal

- Bryan Walsh Dublin and formerly of Letterkenny

- Geraldine Nelis, Churchill

- Rosaleen Ward (née Boyle) Galway and Letterkenny

- Eileen Arnold, Killybegs and formerly Surrey, England

- Teresa Carolan (née Dunleavy), Letterkenny and Belmullet, Mayo

- Nicholas Patrick Meenan, Oxfordshire, Tory Island and Dunfanaghy

Kevin Kettle,Drumkeen

The sudden death has taken place at his home of Kevin Kettle, Cloughroe, Drumkeen.

Deeply missed by his loving son and daughter Ryan and partner Emma, Sarah and partner Zach, their mother Mary, granddaughter Hayley, brothers Keith and Kieran (London), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Kevin is predeceased by his parents Frank and Mary and his brother Karl (London).

Kevin’s remains will be reposing at The Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny F92 XE35 on Sunday, June 23 from 12 noon until 1pm and on Monday, June 24 from 11.30am until 12.30pm followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Tommy Rose, Inver

The death has occurred of Tommy Rose, Fanaghan, Inver (F94 W2NO), peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the exceptional care of the wonderful staff of Donegal Community Hospital. Predeceased by his parents Cissie and Sam. Sadly missed by his beloved wife Maureen, his son Emmett (Margaret), his daughters Lisa (John) and Megan, and his four adored grandchildren, Ben, Ruby, Leah and Jack, brothers Jack, Liam, Pat and Danny, and sister Bernadette, nieces and nephews and his many loyal friends and neighbours.

Reposing at his late residence on Friday, June 21 from 4pm until 9pm. House private at all other times.
Removal from there on Saturday, June 22 for funeral Mass in St Naul's Church, Ardaghey at 12 pm, with burial afterwards in St Naul's Cemetery, Ardaghey. Tommy's funeral mass will be live streamed here.

Eamon Duffy, Derry city and Clonmany

The death has occurred of Eamon (Edward) Duffy 37, Northland Drive, Derry city, Derry, BT48 7JS and Clonmany. He passed away suddenly on June 11 in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands. Devoted Husband of the late Pam (Pamela), loving dad to Claire (Dessie), Bridgeen (Robert) and Colum (Aisling), adored grandfather of Emma, Oscar, Katie and Angus. Beloved son of the late Edward and Mary. Dear brother of Kathleen, Michael (Mick) & the late Bernie also a cherished uncle and great uncle.

Reposing at the family home on Thursday, June 20 from 4pm. Funeral from the family home on Saturday, June 22 at 9.30am  for Requiem Mass at 10 am in St Eugene's Cathedral, Derry. Interment afterwards in The City Cemetery, Derry. Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Michael Hunter, Claudy and Killygordon

The death has occurred of Michael Hunter, Claudy, Derry and Killygordon.
Beloved husband of Danica, 5 Miller’s Close, Claudy, cherished son of Noreen and the late Gerald Hunter, son-in-law of André and Karen Johnston, loving brother of Stephen, brother-in-law of Lynsey, Carly, Ryan, Callum and the late Alexandra and Darren and much-loved uncle of Hannah, Ethan and Caiden.
Michael’s remains will be reposing in his home on Thursday, June 20 from 12 noon to 10 pm. Funeral from there on Friday at 10.25 am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Claudy. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Air Ambulance, 94 Halftown Road, Lisburn, BT27 5RF.

Sean Meehan, Bundoran

The death has occurred of Sean Meehan, 7 The Cottages, Magheracar, Bundoran. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and in the exceptional care of all at St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, Dublin.

Beloved husband of the late Marjie Meehan. Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by his loving family, his sons Patrick (Annabelle) and Owen (Aisling), his daughter Lisa (Nigel), his adored grandchildren Sophie, Saoirse, Jacob, Oscar, Lucas and Noah, his nieces, nephews and all his relatives, neighbours and large circle of friends. Sean is predeceased by his parents Patrick and Mary Meehan, his sister Una and brothers Michael, P.J and Podge.

Reposing at the family home, 7 The Cottages, Magheracar, Bundoran on Thursday, June 20 from 6pm to 9pm and Friday, June 21 from 4pm to 8pm. House strictly private at all other times please.

Removal from there on Saturday, June 22 at 10.15am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Burial afterwards in Finner Cemetery, Bundoran.

Sean's Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie.

Damien McDaid, St Johnston and Newtowncunningham

The death has occurred in the Donegal Hospice of Damien McDaid, No.12 Cois Abhíann, St Johnston and formerly Main Street, Newtowncunningham.

Damien will be lovingly missed by his daughter Danielle and son-in-law Tommy and beloved granddaughter London, mother Gráinne, sisters and brothers Deirdre, Pauline, Sharon, Elena, Gemma, Gavin, Noel, James and Stephen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law nieces and nephews and all his extended family and friends.

Damian was predeceased by his son Bryan, father Jimmy and grandson Sonny may they all rest in peace.

Removal this evening Wednesday, June 19 from Kelly’s Funeral Home, Oakfield, Raphoe at 6pm travelling via Main Street, Newtowncunningham and Long Lane home to No.12 Cois Abhíann to repose for wake. Rosary each evening at 9pm, Family time please from 10pm to 11am.

Funeral Cortege will be leaving at 10.30am on Saturday, June 22 going to St Baithin’s Church, St Johnston for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

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

Margaret Antoinette Murphy (née Kelly) Dublin / Donegal

Bryan Walsh Dublin and formerly of Letterkenny

Geraldine Nelis, Churchill

Eileen Arnold, Killybegs and formerly Surrey, England

The death has occurred of Eileen Arnold, Bungosteen, Killybegs and formerly of Surrey, England at Letterkenny University Hospital. Beloved wife of Dave, much loved mother to Sarah (Joel), Lucy (Will) and David and grandmother to Emily, Harvey, Lily, Phae, Alfie and Isla.

Predeceased by her parents Joe and Nellie and her sister Rosemary. Survived by her brother Jimmy. She will be sadly missed by her brother in law, sister in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends in England and Killybegs.

Her remains will repose at Mc Brearty's Funeral Home, Killybegs (F94 R8WR) on Thursday, June 20, from 6pm-8pm.

Funeral in St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs on Friday, June 21, at 1pm followed by burial in the local cemetery. Mass will be streamed live at the link https://mcn.live/Camera/st-mary-of-the-visitation-church-killybegs

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Oncology Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o Mc Brearty Undertakers. House private please.

Nicholas Patrick Meenan, Oxfordshire, Tory Island and Dunfanaghy

The death has taken place of Nicholas Patrick Meenan, late of Thame Oxfordshire, formerly of Tory Island and Dunfanaghy. Nicholas passed away peacefully at Florence Nightingale Hospice in the company of his loving wife Mary and caring daughter Kerry.

Predeceased by his brother Peter and sister Mary; much loved father of Peter, Paul and Kerry, brother of Michael, Sadie and John. He will also be sadly missed by his daughters-in-law Orla and Sarah, and his son-in-law Chris, his grandchildren Seb, Charlie, Jack, Harry, Martha, Nellie and Daisy, as well as his extended family, nieces, nephews, neighbours and his circle of friends.

A funeral service will take place at St Edmund Campion RC Church, Watlington, Oxfordshire at 2.30pm on June 28, with the cremation at 4pm at Oxford Crematorium. Wake to be held at Holiday Inn, Pear Tree, Oxford that evening.

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, can be made to Florence Nightingale Hospice.

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