Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, January 17, 2024

The following deaths have taken place:

- Mary McCafferty (née Moy), Knock, Ballybofey

- John Sandilands, The Lagg, Milford

- Karita Sjöholm, Glenmacannive, Glenties

- Francis McCafferty, Belault, Pettigo

- Anne Doherty (née Murphy), Dooey, Glencolmcille

- Eilish Mc Ateer, née Stack, Rathmines, Dublin and Buncrana

- Hugh Hone, Clogher, Barnesmore, Donegal Town

- John Griffin, Station Road, Mountcharles

- Joseph Kane, Drimcoe, Mountcharles

- Margaret Doherty, (Paddy Mór), Middletown Malin Head

- Anne Hutton, Elaghbeg, Bridgend

Mary McCafferty (née Moy), Knock, Ballybofey

The death has occurred of Mary McCafferty (née Moy), Knock, Ballybofey
Peacefully in the loving care of the staff, at the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny,, surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of the late Attie and much loved mother of Josie, John, Tony, Paul, Michael, and Desmond, cherished (twin) sister of Cassie, and the late Paddy, Francie, and Eddie. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Remains reposing at her late residence on Wednesday January 17 from 5pm. Funeral leaving from her late residence on Friday January 19 at 10.30 am for Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoneill at 11am.

Interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Rosary each night at 9pm

The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish youtube at https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish

Donations in lieu of flowers,if so desired, to the Donegal Hospice, care of any family member.

John Sandilands, The Lagg, Milford
The death has occurred of John Sandilands, The Lagg, Milford, F92 D63V, January 16, 2024, peacefully at his home.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Noreen, family Martina, Shaun, Debbie, Noelle and Mary, sons-in-law Seamus, Marty and Alun, daughter-in-law Brenda, grandchildren, sister Bridie, brothers Michael, James and Joe, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his baby daughter Siobhan and sister Mary.

Remains reposing at his home. Funeral Mass on Thursday, January 18, at 11am in St Peter’s Church, Milford.

Burial afterwards in Milford Cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Peter’s Church Milford on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/milford

Family time from 10pm until 10am and on the morning of the funeral. 

Karita Sjöholm, Glenmacannive, Glenties
The death has occurred of Karita Sjöholm (Mink) January 13, 2024, Glenmacannive, Glenties.

Sadly missed by her husband Sune, daughter Louise (Anthony), son Sven (Dorota), grandchildren Patrick, Tony, Shaun, Karolina, Sara and Henrik, great-grandchildren Sophie and Sarah-Jayne. Mother in law Gunborg.

Family home private please at the request of the deceased.

Family flowers only please. Donation if desired to the Alzheimer’s society or Irish Cancer Society.
Funeral arrangements later.

Francis McCafferty, Belault, Pettigo

The death has occurred of Francis Mccafferty, Belault, Pettigo, Co. Donegal. Suddenly, at his residence. 

Survived by brother Liam, sister Mary Ferguson Belleek, brother-in-law Gerry, niece, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews and all extended family and friends. House private please.

Reposing at John McGee & Sons Funeral home, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon, F94ED21 Wednesday from 6pm to 10pm. Removal on Thursday morning from John McGee & Sons Funeral Home to St. Mary's Church, Pettigo for 12noon funeral mass with burial afterward in the adjoining cemetery. House private please.

Francis Funeral mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/pettigo

All enquiries to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home 087 2218483

Anne Doherty (née Murphy), Dooey, Glencolmcille
The death has occurred of Anne Doherty, (née Murphy) of Lower Dooey, Glencolmcille, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her husband, Jim, her daughters Edel (Richard), Emer (Gavin) and Catherine (Stephen), her sons Kenneth (Julie) and Owen (Caitriona), her grandchildren Aoife, Orin, Josh, Saorlaith, Jamie and Leah, her sisters Carmel and Kaye, her brothers Pat, Raphael and Kieran, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, and her many nieces and nephews and a wide circle of relatives and friends.

Predeceased by her daughter, Dervla, her parents Mary and John, sisters Mary and Rita and brother Jack.

Reposed at her residence in Dooey, Glencolmcille. A cremation was held on Tuesday January 16 in Lakelands Funeral Home and Crematorium, Cavan, at 12.45pm.

Funeral Mass will be held at St Columba's Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille, on Wednesday, January 17, at 12 noon followed by ashes interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please and donations, if desired to Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny.

The Funeral Mass will be streamlined by: https://mcn.live/Camera/st-columbas-glencolmcille

Eilish Mc Ateer (née Stack), Rathmines, Dublin and Buncrana

The peaceful death has occurred of Eilish Mc Ateer (née Stack), Ormond Road, Rathmines, Dublin and Grianán Park, Buncrana.

Predeceased by her father Michael Anthony and mother Dorothy, née McCloskey, and her husband John, Tam Timey, Mc Ateer. Deeply regretted by her son Seán, daughter-in-law Sarah and her adored grandchildren Isabel and Sadhbh.

Sadly missed by her extended family, neighbours and many friends. Requiem Mass will be held for Eilish in St. Mary's Church, Cockhill, Buncrana, F93F9VE on Thursday, January 18, at 11am.

Burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired, to Buncrana Parish care of any family member or Mc Ateer Funeral Directors.

The Requiem Mass can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/cockhill

John Griffin, Station Road, Mountcharles

The death has occurred of John Griffin, Station Road, Mountcharles F94N6K6.

He passed away peacefully at the Donegal Community Hospital, after a short illness. Predeceased by his loving wife Bridget and son Michael (Angela).
 
Deeply regretted by his sons, Sean (Beth) and Patrick, daughters, Jean Boyle (Bernard) and Mary Boyle (Eugene), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchild, and extended family.
 
Remains reposing at his late residence. Removal from there on Wednesday, January 17 to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mountcharles, for 11am Funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
 
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to the Patient Comfort Fund, Donegal Community Hospital, care of any family member or Gallagher Funeral Directors.

Hugh Hone, Clogher, Barnesmore, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Hugh Hone, Clogher, Barnesmore, Donegal Town, F94 Y982. Sadly, missed by his wife, Bridie, Rosemary (Tom), Michael (Anna Marie), Breda (Joe), Ann (Brendan), Charlie, John (Mary), Lisa , grandchildren, great-grandchildren, his sister Margaret and extended family.

Remains reposing at his late residence.

Removal to St Agatha’s Church, Clar on Wednesday for Requiem Mass at 12noon with interment immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

House private on Wednesday, please. Family Flowers only. Donations in lieu to North West Hospice care of any family member.

Joseph Kane, Drimcoe, Mountcharles

The death has occurred of Joseph Kane, Drimcoe, Mountcharles (eircode F94R8D7) in Donegal Community Hospital.
 
Joseph was a member of the teaching staff of AVS Donegal Town. Sadly missed by his loving wife Bried and family, Caroline (Keith), Ciarán, Louise (Pádraig), Joseph (Michelle), Fiona (Darren), Loretta (Daniel), Conor, Claire (Gary), Niamh (David) and 16 grandchildren.
 
Beloved brother of Paddy (Liz), Breege (Joe), Desmond (Mary), Gerard (Geraldine), Danny (Alice).
 
Pre deceased by his parents Joey and Teresa and brothers Johnny (Gretta), Willie, and Peter(Maureen).
 
Remains reposing at his late residence. House private on the morning of the funeral.
 
Requiem Mass on Wednesday, January 17 at 2pm, in the  Church of the Sacred Heart Mountcharles, with burial afterwards in adjoining churchyard.

Margaret Doherty, (Paddy Mór), Middletown Malin Head

The peaceful death has taken place at her residence of Margaret Doherty, (Paddy Mór), Middletown Malin Head.

Remains reposing at her late residence. Funeral leaving there on Wednesday at 10.30am going to the Star of the Sea Church, Malin Head for Requiem Mass at 11am.
Interment afterwards in Lagg cemetery Malin. Family time please from 10pm to 11am. Family flowers only.

Anne Hutton of Elaghbeg, Bridgend

The peaceful death has taken place at Foyle Hospice, Derry of Anne Hutton of Elaghbeg, Bridgend (ex. St. Joseph’s, Westway).

Beloved daughter of the late Ernest and Maureen, loving sister of Mairead, Damian, Dermot, Donal and the late Brian, Michael and Fionnuala and a cherished aunt and grand-aunt to all her nieces and nephews.

Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle and all her friends. Remains reposing at the family home, Elaghbeg, Bridgend.

Family time please from 10pm to 11am.

Funeral leaving the family home in Elaghbeg, Bridgend on Wednesday, January 17 at 11.15am to St. Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn for Requiem Mass at 12noon. Interment afterwards in St. Mura’s Cemetery, Fahan.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if wished, to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry.

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