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The following deaths have taken place:
- Doris Kearney, Kerrykeel
- Michael Cullen, Letterkenny
- George McLaughlin, Letterkenny
- Phyllis Patton, Castlefinn
- John Gibbons, Fanad and Dublin
- Samuel Delap, Milford and England
Doris Kearney, Kerrykeel
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Doris Kearney, Main Street, Kerrykeel.
Predeceased by her husband Thomas and son-in-law James Wray
Dearly loved mother of Linda Heron (Ian), Dawn Wray, Ross (Yvonne) and Dexter (Jean).
Deeply regretted by her daughters, son-in-law, sons & daughters in law, her ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, Brother Raymond Love (Francis), Sister Margaret Ramsey (Billy), Sisters- in-law Vera McClean & Ida Corry.
Reposing at her late residence Main Street, Kerrykeel from 12 noon to 9pm, tomorrow Wednesday 6th of August.
Family Flowers only please.
Donations in lieu of flowers to Patients Comfort Fund Ramelton Nursing Home c/o of any family member or McElwee Funeral Directors.
Funeral Service at 2pm on Thursday the 7th of August in Fannet Presbyterian Church, Kerrykeel follow by interment in the family plot in Milford Presbyterian Churchyard.
Michael Cullen, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has occurred of Michael Cullen at Letterkenny University Hospital, formerly of 23 Hawthorn Heights and of St Eunan's Nursing Home, where he spent the last seven months of his life in the excellent care of all the staff.
Much loved by all his family, wife Monika, sons Greg and Dermot, daughters Angela and Nuala and granddaughters Hanna and Marlene, Greg's partner Claudia, and sons-in-law Harry and Barry.
Pre-deceased by baby infant Karen, his parents Hannah (nee Coyle) and Michael, his brothers Patsy and Neil and his sisters Mary and Anne.
Remains reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top on Wednesday, August 6 from 4pm to 6pm.
House strictly private please.
Requiem Mass will take place at 1pm on Thursday, August 7 in St Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny, followed by burial afterwards in Leck Cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if desired to Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital or St. Eunan's Nursing Home c/o Jim Mc Glynn Funeral Director or any family member.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny.
George McLaughlin, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny on Monday, August 4 of George McLaughlin, Legnahoorey, F92 YA39 and Ballaghderg, Letterkenny.
Deeply missed by his loving daughter Patricia Nugent and husband Clement (Ballygawley), sons Seamus and wife Mary (Glencar), and Danny and wife Máire (Legnahoorey), grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
George is predeceased by his wife Molly (1994).
George’s remains will be reposing at Legnahoorey, F92 YA39 from 2pm until 10pm on Tuesday, August 5 and from 12 noon until 10pm on Wednesday, August 6 with Rosary both nights at 9pm.
Funeral from there on Thursday, August 7 at 10.15am going to St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny. Interment afterwards in St. Eunan’s Church graveyard, Raphoe.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.
Phyllis Patton, Castlefinn
The death has occurred of Phyllis Patton, formerly Gillespie and of Grahamsland, Castlefinn.
Much loved mother of Chris (Kathy), Lyndon (Lorraine), Sha (Ellie) and Benita (Paul), loving nana of Conor (Edel), Darryl (Chloe), Zara, Jack and Molly and great-nana of Méabh, dearest sister of Benny, Nettie, Michael, Leo, Margo, Damien and the late Marie Goretti, Billy and Cherie, cherished daughter of the late Eileen and Joe.
Reposing at Lynch's Funeral Home, 50 Castlefinn Road, Castlederg BT81 7EE on Monday, August 4 and Tuesday, August 5 from 6pm to 9pm.
Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Phyllis will be conducted in the Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 6 at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Castlefinn. Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by her entire family circle.
John Gibbons, Fanad and Dublin
The death has taken place of John (Pat) Gibbons, Rathmines, County Dublin and formerly of Ballymagahey, Fanad. John passed away peacefully on Sunday, in the tender care of his family at St Jame's Hospital Dublin.
Predeceased by his brothers, James and Mickey and sisters, Sally and Katie, John will be deeply missed by Brendan, his companion in life and love, his siblings Margaret, Úna, Paddy, Sheila, Bernard, Fr Danny and Columba. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his extended family, neighbours, past colleagues and students, and his many friends.
A funeral service will take place on Tuesday at 12 noon in The Church of Mary Immaculate, Refuge of Sinners, Rathmines, County Dublin. John's remains will then travel to St Columba’s Church, Massmount, Fanad, arriving at 7pm, to repose overnight.
Requiem Mass will be held at 11am on Wednesday followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live on the Mc Ateer Funeral Directors Facebook Page.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Merchants Quay Ireland or The Irish Lung Fibrosis Association care of any family member.
Samuel Delap, Milford and England
The death has taken place of Samuel Delap, 44 Ashburton Avenue, Addiscombe, Croydon. CR0 7JE. United Kingdom, and formerly Ballyconnelly, Milford. He passed away on July 4.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Colina, son Hector, daughter-in-law Jane, grandson Leo, sister Eileen Moore and brother-in-law George Moore (Ballymaleel), sister-in-law Carol Delap (Ballyconnelly), nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his sister Anna Stewart (Brambles, Ramelton) and his brother Roy Delap (Ballyconnelly).
His remains are reposing at the residence of his nephew Austin Delap, Aughnish, Ramelton, F92 P668, on Tuesday from 1pm until 10pm.
Funeral service on Wednesday, August at 2pm in Ramelton Presbyterian Church with burial afterwards in Bank Cemetery.
Family flowers only, donations if desired to Dementia Research UK.
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