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The following deaths have taken place:
- Fr. Herbie Bromley, Chapel Street, Ballyshannon
- Mary Duffy (née Sharkey), Knockastolar, Bunbeg
- Kathleen Hughes (née Bryan), Cashel, Rossnowlagh
- Noel Melaugh, Cronalaughey, Crossroads
- Samuel Kelso, Killyclug, Letterkenny
- Maeve Magee (née Kyles), Dungloe / Howth, Co Dublin
Fr. Herbie Bromley, Chapel Street, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Fr. Herbie Bromley, Chapel Street, Ballyshannon, peacefully surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
All enquiries to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home on 087 2218483.
Mary Duffy (née Sharkey), Knockastolar, Bunbeg
The death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital of Mary Duffy (née Sharkey) of Knockastolar, Bunbeg, F92HEE3, originally from Leitir Catha. Predeceased by her parents Rosie and Charlie and Brother Hughie. Sadly missed by her daughter; Roseann, son; Paul, son in-law; Daniel, daughter in-law; Tina, grandchildren; Maria Rose & Brendan, sister; Sheila, brothers; Patrick & John and extended family and friends. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam uasal.
Her remains will repose at her late residence from 11am tomorrow (Wednesday) and Thursday from 11am-8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm.
House private after the rosary and on the morning of the Funeral.
Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, March 8 at 11am in St. Patrick’s Church, Meenaweal, interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page https://shorturl.at/HIOP7
Donations in lieu to the Oncology Department, LUH.
Kathleen Hughes (née Bryan), Cashel, Rossnowlagh
The death has occurred of Kathleen Hughes (née Bryan), Cashel, Rossnowlagh. Peacefully at Aras Mhic Shuibhne Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband Norman, sadly missed by her children Sylvia, Richard (Sandra), Gladys and Bryan, her grandchildren and all extended family and friends.
Reposing Tuesday at her son Richard and Sandra Hughes' residence, Cashel, Rossnowlagh, F94E447 from 6pm to 9pm. House private at all other times please.
Funeral service will take place at her son's residence on Wednesday at 1pm, followed by burial in Drumholm Graveyard.
All enquiries to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home on 087 2218483.
Noel Melaugh, Cronalaughey, Crossroads
The sudden death has occurred of Noel Melaugh, Cronalaughey, Crossroads, Killygordon, F93 W3P1.
Beloved husband of Teresa, and much loved father of Gerard, Laura, and Elaine. Dearly loved brother of P.J., Kevin, John, Sadie, Mary Kathleen, and Anne. Predeceased by his sister Eileen and grandson Caolan. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughters, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, grandchildren, extended family and friends.
Sacred Heart Of Jesus Have Mercy On His Soul.
Funeral leaving from his late residence on Thursday March 7 at 10.15am for Requiem Mass in St. Patrick’s Church Crossroads, Killygordon at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live on the Youtube Channel, at https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish
The house is private to family, close friends and neighbours, please.
Samuel Kelso, Killyclug, Letterkenny
The death had occurred in the Donegal Hospice of Samuel John Kelso known as SJ, Killyclug, Letterkenny.
Sadly missed by his loving wife May, much loved Father of Pauline (Robert), Anna-Maria (Owen), Samuel (Karen), grandchildren Stephen, Christopher, Natalie, Mathew, Holly and Harry, great grandchildren Marlow and Isla.
Funeral service in the family home on Wednesday March 6 at 2pm with burial afterwards to Gortlee Cemetery.
House strictly private at the request of the deceased.
Family flowers only with donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Con Mc Daid Funeral Director.
Maeve Magee (née Kyles), Dungloe /Howth, Co Dublin
The death has occurred of Maeve Magee (née Kyles), Dungloe and formerly Howth, Co Dublin. Maeve passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in the care of the staff of Dungloe Community Hospital on Sunday March 3, 2024.
Much loved mother of John, Brendan, Brian (predeceased), Martin, Derek, Stephen, Niamh and Alan. Beloved grandmother of Michelle, Karl, Kellyann, Adam, Ben, Lily, Oisin, Conor, Fiachra, Malachy, Jack, Darcy, Loghan, Arwen and Fiadh. Deeply regretted by her family, twin sister Bridget, brothers Joe and Paddy, son and daughters in law, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. May she Rest in Peace.
Reposing at Mc Glynns Funeral Home Dungloe with removal on Wednesday morning, March 6, to the Church of the Assumption, Howth, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am, followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on Wednesday morning at 10am via the following link:
https://www.churchservices.tv/howth
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