Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, October 18, 2023

The following deaths have taken place:

- Eileen Foster (née Aiken), Milford / Ramelton

- Helena Fleming, Dromahair / Glenties

- Mary Kiernan, Sligo / Carrick

- Sheila Friel, Milford

- Sally Price (née Graham), Dublin / Ballintra

- Shane Keenaghan, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon

- Charlie Fitzgerald, Old Road, Mountcharles

- Dorothy Alcorn, 2 Bluestack Drive, Drimarone, Letterbarrow

- Mrs Margaret (Maggie) Murray, Keadue, Kincasslagh

- Rosaleen Houston, née Gormely, 252 Town Parks, Convoy and Raphoe

- Noel Devenney, Raymochy, Manorcunningham

Eileen Foster (née Aiken) Milford / Ramelton

The death has occurred of Eileen Foster (née Aiken) Moylehill, Milford, Donegal / Ramelton, Donegal
Foster (née Aiken), Eileen, Moylehill, Milford, Co. Donegal, formerly Drumherrive, Ramelton, October 17, 2023, peacefully in Donegal Hospice.

Deeply regretted by her loving husband Terry, sons Wesley and Terry, grandson Bailey, sisters Kathleen and Mary, brothers Andy, Richard, David, Patrick, Michael and Noel, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her parents Andy and Ellen, sister Bridget and brother John.

Remains will repose at her home. Requiem mass on Friday, October 20, at 11am in St Peter’s Church, Milford. Burial afterwards in Milford Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Peter’s Church on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/milford

House strictly private at the request of the deceased.

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

Helena Fleming, Dromahair and Glenties

The death has occurred of Helena (Nellie) Fleming, St. Phelim’s Nursing Home, Dromahair and formerly of Dundalk and Glenties, Co Donegal. Predeceased by her husband Kevin Fleming and their son Kevin Jr. Sadly missed by her sons Ian, Noel, Paul and Roger, daughter Rita (Condon Perth, Australia), grandchildren, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Fowley’s Funeral Home, Dromahair on Wednesday, October 18, from 6pm to 8pm.

Removal on Thursday, October 19, to the Immaculate Conception Church, Curry, Co Sligo for funeral Mass at 11am. Burial to follow at Bunnacrannagh Cemetery. 

Mary Kiernan, Sligo and Carrick

The death has occurred of Mary Kiernan (née Carr) Mail Coach Road, Sligo Town, Sligo and formerly of Meenaneary, Carrick. She passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of North West Hospice surrounded by her devoted family.

Predeceased by her husband Jimmy, sisters Margaret and Teresa, brothers Michael, Tony, Eamon and Padraig, great-granddaughter Chloe. Deeply mourned by her sons Brian, Eamon and Kilian, daughter Ann, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at her home on Wednesday, October 18 from 3pm. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Thursday, October 19, at 11am in Saint Anne’s Church, Sligo. Burial follows in Sligo Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be livestreamed via mcnmedia.tv/Camera/st-annes-cranmore.

Family home private on Thursday morning please. Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to North West Hospice c/o Seán Feehily’s Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo at www.feehilys.ie/pay. 

All enquiries to Seán Feehily’s Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo on 0719159999/0872411114.

Sheila Friel, Milford

The peaceful death has occurred of Sheila Friel (née Heraghty, Coshia) Birch Grove, The Lagg, Milford, F92 K4X2.

Deeply regretted by her loving husband James Edward, daughter Denise, sons Joe, Edward and Barry, daughters-in-law Anita and Ailbhe, son-in-law Ross, grandchildren, extended family and friends.

Predeceased by her sisters, Mary and Brigid, and brothers Michael, James, Patrick, Charlie, Denis and Joe.

Sheila’s remains reposing at her home. Rosary at 9pm.

Funeral from there on Thursday morning going to St Mary’s Church, Fanavolty (F92 VC57) for 12pm Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Family time please from 10pm and on the morning of the Funeral.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Fanad Care of the Age c/o Eamonn Scott Funeral Directors or any family member. 

Sally Price (née Graham) Dublin and Ballintra

The death has occurred of Sally Price (née Graham),  Rush, County Dublin and late of Ballydermot, Ballintra.

She will be sadly missed and forever loved by her husband Eamonn, children David, Graeme and Sarah, their partners Niamh, Bernadette and Nodlag, her adored grandchildren, brother Billy, extended family and a wide circle of friends.

House private please, family and friends only.

Funeral arrangements later.

Shane Keenaghan, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Shane Keenaghan, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon.  

Shane will sadly missed his mother Maureen, father Sean, brother Pauric (Yvonne) and sister Donna (Stephen)

He will be remembered by his nieces and nephews Lisa, Pauric, Ryan, Michael, and Mary Kate, his aunties, uncles, cousins and his large circle of friends in the AA family.

Shane will be forever remembered by his partner Elaine. 

Reposing at his late residence on Wednesday from 1pm to 7pm. Removal on Thursday at 10.20am to arrive at St. Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am with interment in the Abbey Assaroe Cemetery. 

Those wishing to attend the wake are asked to park on the Donegal Road.

The Funeral Mass shall be streamed live on St. Patrick's church page at www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon/  

House private to family on the morning of Funeral please. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Sheil Hospital Patients Comfort Fund c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon or any family member.

Charlie Ray Fitzgerald, Old Road, Mountcharles

The death has occurred of Charlie Ray Fitzgerald, Old Road, Mountcharles. He passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital, after a long illness, aged 16 years. 

Charlie's remains reposing at his late residence at Old Road, Mountcharles.  Funeral Mass on Wednesday, October 18, in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mountcharles at 11am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. 

Dorothy Alcorn, Drimarone, Letterbarrow

The death has occurred of Dorothy Alcorn, 2 Bluestack Drive, Drimarone, Letterbarrow. 

She passed away peacefully, at Letterkenny University Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Ernie, sons Billy and Derrick and daughter Jean.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sons and daughters, Joanne, Andy, Mary, Harry, Terry, Jacqueline and Tracey, her grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.
Her remains reposing at Gallagher's Funeral Home, Station Road.
 
Removal from there on Wednesday, October 18, going to the Holy Trinity Church, Dunfanaghy for service at 2pm, with burial afterwards in Clondahorkey Cemetery.

Mrs Margaret (Maggie) Murray, Keadue, Kincasslagh

The death has occurred in her own home of Mrs Margaret (Maggie) Murray, Keadue, Kincasslagh, F94 W544.

Her remains are reposing at her home. Rosary last evening at 9pm.

House private on the morning of the Funeral.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St Columba’s Church, Acres with interment afterwards in Belcruit Cemetery.

Rosaleen Houston, née Gormley, Convoy and Raphoe

The sudden death has taken place of Rosaleen Houston, née Gormley, 252 Town Parks, Convoy, F93AWPT, formerly of Tullyvinney, Raphoe.

Predeceased by her husband Jim, sister Marie, brothers Philip and Ambrose. Sadly missed and deeply loved by her daughter Karen, brother Liam and sister-in-law Sadie, nieces, nephews and wider family circle also the Wilson and Breen families, neighbours and many friends.

Her remains reposing at her late residence.

Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday at 10.15am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church Convoy, followed by burial in the family plot in the old graveyard.   

Noel Devenney, Raymochy, Manorcunningham

The sudden death has taken place at his home  of Noel Devenney, Raymochy, Manorcunningham, F92 K2XS.

Deeply missed by his loving mother Isobel, sisters and brothers Maureen, Sadie, Michael, Eamonn, Isobel and Tina, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Noel’s remains reposing at his late home with Rosary each evening.

Funeral from there on Wednesday, October 18 at 10.15am travelling via Manorcunningham Village going to All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham for 11am Requiem Mass.  Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. 

Family time on the morning of the funeral, please.

Family flowers only please.  Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Paramedic Section at Letterkenny Ambulance Station c/o any family member.

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