Death notices for Donegal on Thursday morning, June 5

The following deaths have taken place:

- Michael Duffy, Carrigart  

- Phelim Doherty (Big John), Malin

- Mary Ita Boyle, Glenties

- Susan Hamilton, Manorcunningham

- Sheila McDaid, Limerick and Glenvar

- Monsignor William McLaughlin, Ballyliffin

- Robert William Stewart, Letterkenny

- James Parke, Glenmaquin

- Mary O'Brien, Ballintra

- Kevin O’Kane, Doneyloop

- Margaret Ann Bowers (née Feeney), Ballintra

Michael Duffy, Carrigart  

The untimely death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice of Michael Duffy, Lenamore, Carrigart, Co Donegal, F92 X688.

Dearly beloved husband of Rebecca and devoted father of Thea, Bronagh and Josie.

Michael is predeceased by his father Joe Duffy and will be sadly missed by his mother Mary and siblings Ann-Marie, Kathleen, Tracy and Niall.

His remains will be reposing at his late residence in Carrigart from 2pm on Thursday, June 5.

Due to access restrictions buses will be running from St John the Baptist Church between 4pm and 9.30pm.

Funeral Mass in St. John the Baptist Church, Carrigart on Saturday, June 7 at 11am.

Burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Mass can be viewed live on the Mevagh Parish Facebook page.

Family time please from 10pm – 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to Donegal Hospice or Donegal Youth Service, care of any family members or James Harkin Funeral Director, Creeslough.

Phelim Doherty (Big John), Malin

The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Phelim Doherty (Big John), Greenhill, Malin.

Beloved husband of Nancy and much-loved father of Kirsten.

Dear brother of Brian and Raymond. Deeply regretted by his grandchildren Charlie and Matthew, son-in-law Steve, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Reposing at his home where all are welcome to pay their respects.

A shuttle bus will be in operation with parking at McSheffrey’s Bridge.

Removal from there on Friday at 2:30pm going to St Mary’s Church, Lagg for requiem Mass at 3 pm followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Family time, please, on the day of the funeral and at all times outside of stated visiting hours.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Irish Cancer Society Cancer Research c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors.

Mary Ita Boyle, Glenties

The death has occurred of Mary Ita Boyle (nee O’Donnell) of Glen Road, Glenties, peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 3, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents Jimmy and Mary of Main Street, Glenties.

Dearly loved wife of Hugh and beloved mother of Ciaran (Vallisa), Deirdre and Breidin, and adoring grandmother of Jude and Ada.

Mary Ita will be sadly missed and forever remembered by sisters Irene and Barbara (Pat RIP), brothers Michael (Marie RIP), James (Brenda) and Aidan (Terry), her sisters-in-law Anne (Hughie), Margaret (Sean), Mary (Hughie RIP), her Uncle Frank Rawl and Aunt Maggie Kennedy, her many nieces and nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.

Reposing at her late residence Glen Road, Glenties, F94VK12, on Wednesday, June 4 and Thursday, June 5 from 11 am to 10 pm. Rosary each night at 9 pm.

Removal on Friday, June 6th to St Connell’s Church, Glenties for requiem Mass at 11 am, with interment afterwards in the local cemetery. Family only on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass will be live-streamed on www.churchservices.tv/glenties.  Family flowers only, please.

Donations in lieu, if so desired, to The Irish Cancer Society c/o any family member.

Susan Hamilton, Manorcunningham

The death has occurred of Susan Hamilton (nee Craig), Manorcunningham.

Predeceased by her husband Joseph, brother James and her parents James and Jeannie.

Susan will be forever missed by her loving daughters Joanne (Mickey), Amanda (Gerard), Rachel (Kevin), Lisa (Stephen) and her 10 grandchildren Kayla, Joseph, Jack, Jessica, Ciara, Leighton, Jamie, Eoghan, Lily and Micheál.

Sadly missed by her brother John (Josie), sisters Margaret (Denis) and Ruby in Kildare, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of friends.

Susan’s remains will be reposing at her daughter Amanda’s home in Rossbracken, Letterkenny, F92 HR2K, on Wednesday, June 4 from 11 am to 10pm where all are welcome to pay your respects.

House is strictly private from 10.00 pm to 11.00 am on Wednesday and Thursday nights, and on the morning of the funeral.

Rosary each night at 9 pm.

Removal on Friday, June 6at 9.45 am to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Inch Island for Requiem Mass at 11.00 am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed on YouTube, Fahah Parish.

Sheila McDaid, Limerick and Glenvar

The death has occurred of Sheila McDaid (nee Canning), Knockalla, Church Street, Askeaton, Co. Limerick, V94 AXW4, and formerly of Glenvar, Co. Donegal, on Tuesday, June 3. She passed away peacefully at home in her 100th year, surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of the late Eamon and cherished mother of Kieran, Declan, Fergus, Enda, Brighdín, Eunan, Malachy, Dympna (Mangan), Colum, Eamon, Garvan, Fidelma (Delaney), Brian and Phelim.

She will be forever missed by her sons, daughters, sisters Nora (Dunne), Vera (McElhinney), brother John, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, grandchildren, great grandchildren and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at home on Wednesday, June 4 and Thursday, June 5 from 3pm to 8pm. Arriving at St Mary's Church, Askeaton on Friday, June 6 for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in Reilig Mhuire, Askeaton. The Requiem Mass will be live-streamed here.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Milford Palliative Homecare Team.

Monsignor William McLaughlin, Ballyliffin

The peaceful death has taken place at the Nazareth House, Fahan of Monsignor William McLaughlin, fondly known as Fr Billy, Ad Fines Terrae, Ardagh, Ballyliffin.

Dear brother of Neil, Seán, and Colm, predeceased by his sister Mary, and his brothers Michael and Pat.

Deeply regretted by Seán’s partner Dácil, his nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, friends and neighbours.

His remains will arrive at St Mary’s Church, Cockhill on Wednesday June 4 at 1pm.

All are welcome to pay their from 1pm to 8pm and on Thursday, June 5 from 10pm to 8pm.

Funeral Mass will take place there at 11am on Friday, June 6, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/cockhill.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Nazareth House c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors.

Robert William Stewart, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has occurred at his home of Robert William Stewart, known as Roy, Killydesart, Letterkenny, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his wife Kathleen and daughter Audrey.

Roy will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his son Victor and daughter-in-law Sheena, grandchildren Natasha (Raymond), Victoria (Robert), Gordon, (Sabrina), Vanessa (Diarmuid), Cathy (Tony), his great grandchildren Robert, Dawn, Bailey, Josh, Alex, Kelsey, Carter, Amber, Ruby and Zakary and also his faithful dog Rex.

His remains are reposing at his home. House private to close family and friends only, please, and also on the morning of the funeral, at the request of the deceased.

Funeral prayers at his home on Wednesday afternoon, June 4 at 3.30pm followed by burial in Gortlee cemetery.

Everyone is welcome to attend the committal.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Parkinson’s Society, care of any family member or Terence McClintock funeral director.

James Parke, Glenmaquin

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of James (Jim) Parke, Glenmaquin, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal F92 RX84.

Dearly loved husband of Margaret and beloved father of Andrew, Stephen, Hazel (Darren), Melissa (Barry). Devoted Granda to Harry, Glen, Jake, Hugo and Bobby.

Predeceased by his brother John and sister May.

Jim will be sadly missed by his brothers Billy and Roy, sisters Elizabeth, Mabel and Tilly.

Remains reposing at his late residence today Monday, June 2 from 7pm until 11pm and on Tuesday, June 3 from 11am until 11pm.

Funeral from his late residence on Wednesday, June 4 at 12.15pm for 1pm Service of Thanksgiving in St Eunans Cathedral, Raphoe with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to The Stroke Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital and St Eunan’s Cathedral Raphoe, care of any family member or Terence Mc Clintock, Funeral Director.

Mary O'Brien, Ballintra

The death has occurred of Mary O'Brien (née Brennan) Derries, Ballintra, Donegal, F94 R2W9 and formerly of Ardfarna, Bundoran.

Mary passed away in Sligo University Hospital in her 62nd year  following a long battle with illness.

Predeceased by her parents, Annie (Nancy) and Patrick (Paddy) Brennan, siblings; brothers, Paddy, Kieran, Andy and James O'Brien (grandson)

Mary will be forever missed by her dear husband, Martin, her sons, James (Alison), Thomas (Tracey) and her daughters, Anna (Stephen), Theresa (Dylan) and  Francess (Shane)

She will be cherished by her grandchildren, Katie, Sophie, Jay, Lexi, Conor, Lucas, Méabh, Ella & Dylan.

Sadly missed by her sisters & brothers of the Brennan Family, Kevin, Josephine, Bernadette, Declan, Eileen, Noel, Mick, Vincent, Martin, Ann, Gerry, Sean, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces & nephews.

Reposing at her late residence in the Derries, Ballintra, (F94 R2W9) on Wednesday from 12pm until 9pm.

Please note a one way traffic system will be operational to the wake house on Wednesday, with entry via Ballintra village at the Bay Bush Bar. Please continue to follow the signs to complete the loop on exiting. Parking will be available in Kerrigan's Haulage Yard, adjacent to the wakehouse.

Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am in St Brigid's Church, Ballintra, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Family home strictly private on the morning of the funeral please.

Mary's funeral mass will be streamed live on www.churchservices.tv/ballintra.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to Croí Centre, Galway. 

Kevin O’Kane, Doneyloop

The death has occurred of Kevin O’Kane Doneyloop.

He passed away peacefully in Watford, England, on May 28.

Loving brother of Teresa (Gillespie), Hugo, Noel, Brendan and the late Seamus, cherished son of the late Mary-Jane and Michael.

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

Funeral arrangements to be confirmed later.

Margaret Ann Bowers (née Feeney), Ballintra

The death has occurred of Margaret Ann Bowers (née Feeney) of Chesterfield, UK and formerly of Ballintra. She passed away peacefully in the care of the staff of Ashgate House Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by the parents, Michael and Kathleen, brothers, Aidan and Michéal, sister Mary and son-in-law, Richard.

Sadly missed by her devoted husband Geoff, her beloved daughter, Grainne, granddaughters, Ciara and Aoife, sister Kay, brother Padraig, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends.

Funeral arrangements to be announced later.

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