Death notices for Donegal - Satuday morning, April 5

The following deaths have taken place:

- Eddie Shiels, St Johnston

- Mary Burke, Kilmacrennan

- Laurence Cavanagh, Greencastle

- John (Eoin) Kelly, Letterkenny and Fintown

- Sean P Gallagher, Ardfarna, Bundoran

- John Griffin, Castlefinn

Eddie Shiels, St Johnston

The peaceful death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital of Eddie Shiels, Ballylennon, St Johnston, Co Donegal.

He will be missed dearly by his nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

Eddie will be reposing at his nephew’s Shaun Shiels, residence, Conneyburrow Road, Lifford, F93 V67E from 8pm on Friday,  April 4 and all day Saturday for wake.

Funeral Cortege will be leaving Conneyburrow Road, Lifford on Sunday at 11.15 am travelling via White Cross, Ballylennon and onto St Baithin’s Church, St Johnston for 12 noon Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Mary Burke, Kilmacrennan

The death has taken place of Mary Burke (nee Duffy), 290 Rosemount, Kilmacrennan, F92 V18C, peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital.

Predeceased by parents Andy and Sheila Duffy, husband Willie (2022), sister Bridget (2014), son William (2016) and daughter in law Julie (2020).

Survived by sons Andy (Anne), Peter (Teresa), Timmy (Jeanette), daughters Julienne (John Joe), Laura (PJ), grandchildren & great grandchildren.

Deeply regretted by brothers John and Michael Duffy, sisters Peggy Harrison and Anne Gallagher. Fondly remembered by extended family, good neighbours and friends.

Mary’s remains will repose at her late residence from 8pm on Friday, April 4. Funeral from there on Monday, April 7 for requiem Mass in St Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan at 11am, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/kilmacrenan. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice care of any family member or Charlie McClafferty Funeral Director.

Family time from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Laurence Cavanagh, Greencastle

The sudden death has taken place at his home of Laurence Cavanagh, Drumaweir House, Sean Tí Bar, Greencastle, F93 HT25.

Beloved husband of Roisin and much loved father of John, Denis (Niamh), Tracy, Kevin (Laura), Donal, Adrian (Susie) and Megan. Devoted grandad of Noah, Eve, Penny, Aisling, Jack, Emily, James, Logan, Rebecca, Clodagh and Ría.
Predeceased by his brother John.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sisters Rosemary and Lucy, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Laurence’s remains will repose at his home from 11am on Friday, April 4, where you are all welcome to pay your respects.

Funeral from there on Sunday, April 6 at 10.45am for 11.30am funeral Mass in St Mary’s Church, Ballybrack, followed by Interment in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to St Vincent de Paul and The RNLI C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

John (Eoin) Kelly, Letterkenny and Fintown

The death has occurred of John (Eoin) Kelly, Driminaught, Newmills, Letterkenny, Donegal, F92Y29O and Fintown.

He passed away peacefully at his late residence, surrounded by his family. Predeceased by parents Michael and Mary, brother Manus and sister Kathleen.

Survived by devoted wife Grace, sister Breid Mc Glinchey, brothers-in-law Bernie and Patrick Gibbons, James Browne, sisters in law Marion Gibbons and Ruby Kelly. Fondly remembered by extended family, friends and neighbours.

John's remains will repose at his late residence from 5pm this evening Thursday, April 3. Funeral form there on Saturday, April 5 going to St Columba's Church, Glenswilly for requiem Mass at 11am, followed by interment in Templedouglas Cemetery.

Sean P Gallagher, Bundoran

The death has taken place of Sean P Gallagher, Ardfarna, Bundoran.

He passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in the exceptional care of all at Sligo University Hospital.

Sean will be forever loved and sadly missed by his loving family, his beloved wife Mary, his dear sisters Annette (Billy Boyle, Kilcar), and Maeve (Liam McGrath, Leixlip), brothers-in-law Pat McDonagh (Coolaney) and Willie McDonagh (Ballisodare), niece and nephews Wendy, Warren, Lynn, Katherine and Johnny and all his relatives, great neighbours and great friends.
Predeceased by his parents John Francis and Margaret Gallagher.

Reposing at home, Ardfarna, Bundoran F94TK70 on Thursday, March 3 and Friday, March 4 from 4pm to 8pm on both days. House private to family and close friends at all other times please.

Removal from his home on Saturday, April 5 at 10.20am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Removal afterwards (driving via Newtown Rd, Moy Rd and Drumacrin Rd) to Finner Cemetery, Bundoran for burial service. Sean’s funeral Mass can be viewed live here.

John Griffin, Castlefinn

The death has taken place peacefully at home of John Griffin, Demesne, Ringsend, Castlefin, F93 E9C7.

Beloved husband of the late Barbara, much loved father of Meraid, Marcus, Andrea, Tori and the late Dallas.

Reposing at his late home on Wednesday, April 2 from 2pm.

Private removal to Lynch’s Funeral Home, 50 Castlefinn Road, Castlederg, BT81 7 EE on Thursday, April 3.

Service in the Funeral Home on Saturday, April 5 at a time to be confirmed.

Private cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Co. Cavan.

Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his entire family circle.

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