Deaths in Donegal, Sunday morning, March 19, 2023

The following deaths have occurred:

- Brian Mc Dermott, Admiran, Stranorlar

- Beatrice McCauley (née Healey), Lissacholly, Ballyshannon

- Patrick (Pat) Ward, Orbeg, Donegal Town

- Rita Doherty, Buncrana

- Mary Celine Ward (née O'Donnell), Belcruit, Kincasslagh and Dundalk, Louth

- Kathleen Cleary (née Cunningham), Kinlough, Leitrim and formerly of Kilcar

- Rose Whoriskey (née Carr), 32 Dr McGinley Road, Letterkenny

- Owen McLaughlin, Cloontagh, Clonmany

- Neil McCallion, Kindroyhead, Gleneely

- William Morning, Kildare and formerly Glenvar

- Roseann Porter, Tullynavin, Redcastle

- Grace Morton, St. Columbcille village, Clonmany

Brian Mc Dermott, Admiran, Stranorlar

The death has occurred of Brian Mc Dermott, Admiran, Stranorlar, Donegal, F93 YX64.

Peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Judy and much loved father of Brendan, Carol and Sinéad, cherished brother of Terry and dearly loved grandfather to Luke, Emily, and Alex. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his wife, son, daughters, brother, grandchildren, daughter in law Teresa, sons in laws Gavin and Robert, extended family and friends.

Remains reposing at his late residence from 2pm on Sunday, March 19.

Funeral leaving his late residence on Tuesday, March 21, at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar, at 11am.

Interment afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar

Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, directly to the Donegal Hospice at https://www.idonate.ie/2625_donegal-hospice.html or care of any family member.

Family time from 10pm until 12 noon and on the morning of the funeral, please.

Beatrice McCauley (née Healey), Lissacholly, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Beatrice McCauley (nee Healey) Lissacholly, Ballyshannon, March 18, 2023, peacefully.

Beloved wife of the late Jim, much-loved mother of Declan (Niamh), Keith (Jule), adored grandma to Megan, Ben and Reilly, brother Larry, sisters Eileen and Ita.

Predeceased by her brothers Michael, Val and John and sister Maura.

Reposing at her home today, Sunday, from 4pm until 8pm and Monday from 2pm until 8pm. House is private at all other times.

Removal on Tuesday morning at 10.15am to Saint Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon, for 11am Mass of the Resurrection, followed by interment in Saint Joseph's Cemetery, The Rock. Condolences can be left in the condolence section below.

For those unable to attend, the funeral Mass will be live-streamed on www.churchservices.tv/stpatrick'sballyshannon

Enquiries to Patsy McCauley Funeral Director on 07703210437.

Patrick (Pat) Ward, Orbeg, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat) Ward, Orbeg, Donegal, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Pat’s remains will be reposing at his late residence in Orbeg, from 1pm until 9pm on Sunday and from 1pm until 9pm on Monday. Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Killymard, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

House private on Tuesday morning, please. One-way system in operation up Orbeg, via Killymard, and down Newtown.

Rita Doherty, Buncrana

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Rita Doherty, 7 Knockalla Drive, Buncrana.

Much loved mother of Carol, Deborah, Elizabeth, Amanda, Zoe, Aisling, Léan, Patricia, Rita-Marie, Derek, Gerard and the late Alan.

Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her daughters, sons, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, her extended family, friends and neighbours.

Rita's remains will be reposing at her home Sunday morning March 19 from 11am. Family time please from 11pm to 11am. Removal Tuesday morning March 21 at 10.30am going to Lakelands Crematorium, Co Cavan for cremation at 2pm.

House is private on the morning of the funeral. Cremation is for family only.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Insight Inishowen c/o any family member.

Mary Celine Ward (née O'Donnell), Belcruit, Kincasslagh and Dundalk, Louth

The death has occurred of Mary Celine Ward (née O'Donnell), formerly of Belcruit, Kincasslagh and Dundalk, Louth. She passed away on March 16 at her home, Tara, Castleblayney Road, Dundalk.

Beloved wife of the late Michael. Lovingly missed by her daughters Mary, Sadie and Elizabeth and son Eugene, daughter-in-law Anne-Marie and sons-in-law Austin, Seamais and Colin, her adoring grandchildren, great-grandchildren and sister Bried Cookie Boyle.
Funeral arrangements to be confirmed later. 

Kathleen Cleary (née Cunningham), Kinlough, Leitrim and formerly of Kilcar

The death has occurred of Kathleen Cleary (née Cunningham), No. 9 New Houses, Kinlough, Leitrim and formerly of Kilcar.
She passed away peacefully, at Sligo University Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Laurence, her brothers Connie and Jimmy, her sisters Maureen and Nora.

Sadly, missed by her son Brendan and his partner Patricia, her brothers, Sean and Willie, sister-in-law Nuala, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral arrangements to be confirmed later. 

Rose Whoriskey (née Carr), 32 Dr McGinley Road, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place in St Eunan’s Nursing Home, Woodlands, Letterkenny of Rose Whoriskey (née Carr), 32 Dr McGinley Road, Letterkenny.

Remains will repose at the residence of her son Robert and Anne Whoriskey, Ardrummond, Ramelton, F92 E2D1, from 3pm on Sunday, March 19.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday, March 21, at 11am in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny, with burial afterwards in New Leck Cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Eunan’s Cathedral Letterkenny on the following link:

https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny

Owen McLaughlin, Cloontagh, Clonmany

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Owen McLaughlin, Cloontagh, Clonmany.

Remains reposing at his late residence. Funeral from there on Tuesday at 10.20am going to St Mary’s Church , Clonmany for 11am Requiem Mass, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

House private please from 10pm to 11am.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Irish Lung Fibrosis Association, c/o any Family member or Comiskeys Funeral Directors.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/clonmany.

Neil McCallion, Kindroyhead, Gleneely

The death has taken place at Ard Aoibhinn, Carndonagh of Neil McCallion, Kindroyhead, Gleneely.

Remains reposing at his late residence.

Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, March 20, at 2pm in St. Mary’s Church, Bocan, Culdaff, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family time only from 10pm to 2pm.

Family flowers only donations in lieu to Ard Aoibhinn Carndonagh, c/o any family member.

William Morning, Kildare and formerly Glenvar

The death has occurred of William Morning, Kildare, and formerly Glenvar.

His remains are reposing at his home. Remains will leave his late residence to arrive at St Joseph’s Church Rathmullan at 8am on Sunday, March 19.

Requiem Mass on Monday at 11am with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Roseann Porter, Tullynavin, Redcastle

The death has occurred of Roseann Porter, Tullynavin, Redcastle.

Remains reposing at her late residence. People are welcome to pay their respects on Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 10pm.

Funeral Mass will take place on Monday at 11am in St Columba’s Church, Drung, followed by Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu to the Nazareth house, Fahan, Patient Comfort Fund,  c/o any Family member.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/clonmany 

Grace Morton, St. Columbcille village, Clonmany

The death has occurred of Grace Morton, St. Columbcille village, Clonmany formerly Letter, Urris, Clonmany.

Her remains are reposing at Michael’s Church, Urris overnight. Funeral Mass on Sunday March 19 at 10am, with burial afterwards in the new cemetery in Clonmany.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu to  St Columbcille Village c/o any Family Member or Comiskey Funeral Directors.

Funeral Mass live on www.churchservices.tv/stmichaelurris

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