Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Monday evening, November 24

The following deaths have taken place:

- Seoirse Ó Dochartaigh, Moville

- Ellen McCrory, Dublin and Killygordon

- Tom Barry, Dublin and Bundoran

- Margaret (Gusty) Alcorn, Dunfanaghy

- John Doherty, Letterbarrow

- Desmond Henry, Dunkineely

- Jimmy Herron, Edeninfagh

- Phyllis Shiels, Letterkenny

Seoirse Ó Dochartaigh, Moville

Fuair Seoirse Ó Dochartaigh bás go síochánta sa bhaile, Másái an Ghleanna, Leic Éine, ar an 21ú Samhain i ndiaidh seal fada tinnis.

Fear céile ionúin Kathryn, athair muirneach Rónáin, Neassa, Anna, Katharina, leasathair Stiofáin agus athair mór caomh Cillian.

Faoi bhrón agus a chrothnú go mór tá a dheirfiúr Anne, nianna, neachtanna, a theaghlach, cairde agus comharsain.

Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas síoraí do Sheoirse.

Dhéanfar Seoirse a chréamadh ag seirbhís phríobhóideach ag Lakelands Cremitorium, An Chabháin, ar dháta níos faide anonn.

The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Seoirse Ó Dochartaigh, Mossyglen, Lecamey on November 2021 following a long illness.

Beloved husband of Kathryn and much loved father of Rónán, Neassa, Anna and Katharina and step-father of Steven and cherished grandfather of Cillian. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sister Anne, nieces and nephews, extended family circle, friends and neighbours.

A private cremation for Seoirse will take place at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at a later date.

Ellen McCrory, Dublin and Killygordon

The death has taken place of Ellen McCrory, née Gallen, late of Finglas East, and formerly of The Cross Killygordon. She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Ellen will be very sadly missed and remembered always by her husband Tom, Children Martina, Carl, Jason and Tom, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Her remains will repose at home on Thursday from 2pm to 6pm.

Removal on Friday morning to St Canice’s Church, Finglas Village, arriving at 9.50am for Requiem Mass at 10am, followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to St Francis Hospice.

Tom Barry, Dublin and Bundoran

The death has taken place peacefully, surrounded by his family, of Thomas (Tom) Barry, from Bundoran, living in Clondalkin, Dublin.

He will be forever loved and missed by his children, Laura, Thomas, Donna and their Mam Annie, his adored grandchildren Michael and Ryan and their Mam Giulia, his brothers and sisters Martin, Peter, Pat, Lucy, Breege, Carmel, his nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Predeceased by his mother Margaret (born Hughes), father Thomas, brothers and sisters, Brendan, Kevin, Liam, James, Mary, Joseph, relatives and friends. 

Tom’s memorial service will take place at the Maldron Hotel, Tallaght, D24 XC9W, in Shannon Suite 2 on Thursday at 2pm. The service can be viewed here

No flowers please. Donations, if you would like, could go to Our Ladies Hospice who were exceptionally kind and caring to Tom up to, and during, his short stay, and kindly supportive to his family as Tom passed away.

Margaret (Gusty) Alcorn, Dunfanaghy

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Margaret (Gusty) Alcorn, Cleggan, Hornhead, Dunfanaghy, F92 X702.

Sadly missed and much loved by her daughters Rosaleen (Alan), Jacqueline (Tom), son Keith (Jenny), her grandchildren Scott, Alison and Hamish, sister Esther (William) and brother Bertie (Helen), nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her husband George and their baby (stillborn).

Her remains are reposing at her home from 5pm to 9pm on Monday for family and neighbours. Wake on Tuesday from 11am to 9pm. Everyone welcome. Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Service in Holy Trinity Church, Hornhead Road, Dunfanaghy, on Wednesday at 2pm. Burial will take place afterwards in Clondahorkey Cemetery. 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or James Harkin Funeral Director. 

John Doherty, Letterbarrow

The death has taken place of John Doherty of Drimagra, Letterbarrow. He passed away peacefully at home in the care of his family after a long illness.

John is predeceased by his father Michael, mother Mary, brother Neil and sister Mary (Sr Anne Maureen). He is sadly missed by his wife, Mary, children Elizabeth, Fiona, Sean, Margaret and Pauline, his brother Michael and sister-in-law Nuala, loving grandfather to Eoghan, Ferdia, Dáire, Eibhlín, Johnny and Lelia, father-in-law to Chris, Gavin and Thomas, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of friends

John’s remains will repose at Tir Connell Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal Town, F94FX3A on Monday from 2pm until 7.30pm followed by private removal to his late residence. House strictly private

Requiem Mass will take place in the Church of the Holy Redeemer, Drimarone on Tuesday morning at 11am with interment afterwards in the local cemetery.

Family flowers only please

Desmond Henry, Dunkineely

The death has taken place peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Desmond Henry, Beaugreen, Dunkineely, F94 KH93.

He will be dearly missed by his loving family, brothers Francis and Derek, sisters Sylvia (Alan) and Gertrude (Gordon) Kesh Road, Pettigo, nephews Matthew and Lester, extended family and friends.

Desmond's remains are reposing at his late residence, on Monday from 2pm to 9pm. House private on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral service in Dunkineely Methodist Church, on Tuesday at 1.30pm followed by burial in Killaghtee graveyard.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired, to the Renal Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital care of George Irwin Funeral Directors.

Jimmy Herron, Edeninfagh

The death has taken place peacefully at home, of Jimmy Herron, Edeninfagh Glenties, and Lacklea, Glenties. 

Predeceased by his Mother Mary Bridget and his father Con Herron, he is deeply regretted by his wife Rosemary, son Connell, daughter in law Meganne and his two grandchildren Alexander and Maria, his neighbours, relations and close friends.

Jimmy's remains are reposing in Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara on Monday from 2pm to 6pm, followed by removal to Church of The Holy Family, Edeninfagh for 6.45pm to repose overnight. House private at the request of the family.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday morning at 11am with burial in Edeninfagh graveyard.

Phyllis Shiels, Letterkenny

The death has taken place peacefully in Donegal Hospice of Phyllis Shiels, née McHugh, 6 McMahon Villas, Letterkenny.

Deeply regretted by her loving husband Patrick, daughter Margaret McFadden (Ramelton), son-in-law Anthony, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She is predeceased by her sisters Mamie, Kathleen and Josie and her brothers Shaun, Liam and Packie.

Her remains are reposing at the Eternal Light Funeral Home, Carnamuggagh, Letterkenny, F92 XE35, on Monday from 5pm until 7pm when those who wish may pay their respects. Removal at 7pm to St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for prayers and to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 1pm with burial afterwards in New Leck Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on the cathedral webcam

Family flowers only, donations if desired to Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member.

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