Death notices for Donegal on Thursday evening, June 5

The following deaths have taken place:

- Julie McCormack, Glenties

- Nancy Russell, Letterkenny

- May Bradley, Castlefinn

- Patrick Friel, Gweedore

- Michael Duffy, Carrigart  

- Phelim Doherty (Big John), Malin

- Mary Ita Boyle, Glenties

- Susan Hamilton, Manorcunningham

- Sheila McDaid, Limerick and Glenvar

- Monsignor William McLaughlin, Ballyliffin

Julie McCormack, Glenties

The peaceful death has occurred of Julie McCormack Devenney, 6 Manor Court, Convoy, and formerly of Kilraine, Glenties, surrounded by her loving family in the care of the Donegal Hospice.

Predeceased by her father, Tony, and mother-in-law Noeleen.

Julie will be very sadly missed by her husband Stephen, children Ethan, Adam, and Sophie, her mother Ursula, her brother James, sister-in-law Laura, and brother-in-law Christopher, her nieces and nephews, extended family, and her circle of best friends.

Julie is being waked at her mother’s residence, Kilraine, Glenties.

House private for family and close friends at the request of the deceased.

The funeral takes place on Saturday morning, June 7 at 11am, in St. Connell’s Church, Glenties, with interment afterwards in the local cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed live here.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired, to the Donegal Hospice, c/o James McGuinness, Funeral Directors, Main Street, Glenties.

Nancy Russell, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Nancy Russell (née Black), Roughpark, Letterkenny, F92 H39X.

Deeply regretted by her loving family, son Michael, daughters Marie, Amanda and Kathryn, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchild, brothers Billy, Alex, Joseph, Dessie,

Gerard and Thomas, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her husband Mickey, daughter Martina, and sisters Joey and Eileen.

Reposing at her home from 7 pm on Thursday, June 5. Family time from 10 pm until 10 am and on the morning of the funeral. Requiem Mass on Saturday, June 7th at 11 am in the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Gortlee, Letterkenny.

Burial afterwards in Conwal Cemetery. Mass can be viewed here.

May Bradley, Castlefinn

The death has occurred of May Bradley nee (Gallen) of Cashelin, Ballybun, Castlefin, F93DP66 surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband John, sister Sarah, and brothers John, Paddy, and Hugh.

May will be forever missed by her loving daughters Eileen (Patsy), Sadie (Frank), Bernie (Enda), and sons Sean and Cathal, her eight grandchildren, Martin, Jonathan, Emma, Darragh, Ciaran, Stephen, David, and Shane.

May’s remains are reposing at her home.

Rosary each night at 9 pm. Funeral leaving her home on Saturday at 1:30pm for 2pm requiem Mass at St Mary’s Church, Castlefinn and burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family time from 10 pm to 11 am. Mass can be streamed live via the parish website.

Patrick Friel, Gweedore

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Patrick (Paddy) Friel, Meenaniller, and formerly of Stranacorkra, Gweedore.

Predeceased by his wife Noreen, mother Mary, father Philip, stepmother Annie, brothers Dominick, Dan & Charlie.

Sadly missed by his daughters, Mary Teresa, Yvonne, Katrina (James) & Audrey (Joe), grandchildren; Shannon, Lee, Amanda, Jamie, Shaun, Jason, Kyle, Joey & Jordan, sister Mary, brothers; Sean, Philip, Joe & Owenie, and extended family & friends.

Reposing at his late residence.

Wake from 2 pm to 9 pm on Thursday, June 5 and on Friday, June 6 from 11 am to 8 pm. Rosary nightly at 8 pm.

House private on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday at 12 noon in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Dunlewey, interment afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery.

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 6 at 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.

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