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Donegal death and funeral notices, May 21, 2024
The following deaths have taken place:
- Patrick (Paddy) McMenamin, Buncrana
- James Devine, Raphoe
- Sheila McGrath, Letterkenny
- Ciaran Hickey, Bunbeg
- Imelda Mc Grory, Donegal Town
- Teresa Kenny, Falcarragh
- Mary Martin Glasgow and Barnesmore
- Martin Sweeney, Killygordon
- Shane Mc Loone, Portnoo
- Martin McNeela, Dublin and Creeslough
- Barry Mc Laughlin, Donegal Town
Patrick (Paddy) McMenamin, Buncrana
James Devine, Raphoe
The death has occurred of James Devine, Drummucklagh, Raphoe, F93CC60 in Beaumount Hospital Dublin. Predeceased by his mother Mary Ellen and father Hugh.
James (Jimmy) will be forever loved and cherished by his heart broken partner Patricia, daughters AnneMarie (Alan), Michaelina (Aidan), Tina (Thomas), Briege (Ryan) grandchildren Caitlin, Thomas, Conor, Kerry, Amelia, Ella, Emily, Jack, Darragh, Cillian and Harry.
James will be sadly missed by his brothers Daniel and Hugo, sisters Patricia, Bernie and Annette, the wider family circle neighbours and friends.
His remains will repose at his home from 4pm today, Tuesday.
Funeral prayers at his home on Thursday May 23 at 11am, followed by burial in St Columba’s Church graveyard, Drumoghill. Family time please from 10pm to 11am, family flowers only, donations, in lieu, to ICU North Beaumont Hospital, care of Terence McClintock funeral director.
Sheila McGrath, Letterkenny
The death has taken place peacefully at Beaumont Hospital, of Sheila McGrath, née Coll, of Glencar Road, Letterkenny, and formerly of Massinass, Creeslough.
Sheila, loving mother of Marian (Hogan), Una (Dunne), Shaun and Brenda, predeceased by her beloved husband Sean and daughter Noreen (Grant), sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loving children, sons-in-law Sean, Colm, Charlie and Ronan, daughter-in-law Monica, her much loved grandchildren Nicola, Paul, John, Michelle, David, Darragh, Aifric, Laura, Karen and John, her nine great-grandchildren, brother Paddy, sisters-in-law Mary, Mamie and Sheila, brother-in-law Bill, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence on Tuesday from 2pm until Rosary at 9pm. Family time, please, on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny, on Wednesday at 11am, which can be viewed live at www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny, followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery.
Ciaran Hickey, Bunbeg
The sudden death has taken place of Ciaran Hickey (58), of Strand Road, Bunbeg.
Predeceased by his father Liam, mother Marie and brother David. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his daughter Caoimhe, wife Bernie, sister Deirdre, brothers Sean and Liam, brother-in-law Paul, sister-in-law Sharon and extended family and friends.
His remains reposing at Roarty's Funeral Home, Derrybeg, F92 DN4X, on Tuesday from 4pm to Rosary at 8pm.
Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Derrybeg, F92 H289, with interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Directors Facebook page: https://shorturl.at/ILPX
Imelda Mc Grory, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Imelda McGrory, Bayview House, The Glebe, Donegal Town. She passed awa peacefully, in the Donegal Hospice, surrounded by her loving family.
Imelda's remains will repose at her late residence Bayview House, The Glebe, Donegal Town, from 1pm until 9pm on Tuesday. House private on Wednesday morning, please.
Imelda’s remains will leave her late residence at 10.30am on Wednesday for Funeral Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town, at 11am with burial immediately afterwards in Clar Graveyard.
Family flowers only, donations if so desired to the Donegal Hospice.
Teresa Kenny, Falcarragh
The death has taken place, at the Donegal Hospice, of Teresa Kenny, née Coyle, Ballyness, Falcarragh, originally of Drumnatinney, Falcarragh.
Predeceased by her husband Noel, brothers James and John and sisters Sally and Katie, Teresa is sadly missed by her daughter Lisa, sons Paul, Mark, Adrian, Colin and Ciarán, in-laws Mary, Róisín, Susanne and Gerard, grandchildren Rachael, Jamie, TJ, Charlie, Alan, Jason, Matthew and Patrick, sisters Brigid, Nora and Mary and extended family and friends.
Reposal of her remains at her home. House private on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 12 noon in St Finian's Church, Falcarragh, interment afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Directors Facebook page.
Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu, to the Donegal Hospice.
Mary Martin, Glasgow and Barnesmore
The death has occurred peacefully at Golden Jubilee Hospital, Clydebank, after a short illness, of Mary Martin, Glasgow and formerly Townagorm, Barnesmore.
Loving wife to the Late Joe Martin and much loved mum to Marie (Hugh), Joseph (Margaret), Dorothy (Stephen), Aisling (Graeme). Adoring proud granny to Francis, Martin, Paul, Ronan, Clare, Hannah, Emily, Aodhán and Rory. Precious great-granny to Teidí. Sister of Christy Martin, London and Kathleen Donaghy, The Glebe, Donegal Town.
Mary’s remains will be waked on Friday, from 2pm until 9pm, at the home of her daughter Marie Cassidy, Brookfield, Donegal Town, F94ERW0. House private on Saturday morning, please.
Mary’s remains will leave her daughter's residence on Saturday, at 10.15am for funeral Mass at 11am in St Agatha’s Church, Clar, with burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Martin Sweeney, Killygordon
The death has occurred of Martin Sweeney, Avaltygort, Killygordon, F93 Y6X8.
Beloved husband of Orla, much loved father of Carla, Jessica and Adam. Cherished brother of Mary, Ann, Noleen, Patricia and Seamus,Tony and predeceased brother Michael.
His remains will repose at his late residence, Avaltygort, Killygordon on Tuesday from 2pm. Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral. A one-way traffic arrangement will be in place for the duration of the wake.
Funeral leaving from there on Thursday at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church Crossroads, Killygordon at 11am. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam at Killygordon Parish YouTube.
Shane Mc Loone, Rosbeg
The sudden death has occurred of Shane Mc Loone, Rosbeg, Portnoo.
Deeply regretted by his loving family, his son Ben, mother Anne, father Pat and sister MaryRose. Sadly missed by his aunts, uncles, relatives, neighbours and friends.
His remains are reposing at his late residence in Rosbeg F94T9X7.
Funeral from there on Wednesday morning at 10.15am to St Conal's Church, Kilclooney, for 11am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only, please.
Martin McNeela, Dublin and Creeslough
The death has occurred of Martin McNeela, Donaghmede, Dublin, formerly of Creeslough, and late of The Irish Times. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at home, and supported by the dedicated staff of St Francis Hospice Raheny.
Beloved husband of Linda and loving father of Elaine and Kevin; very sadly missed by his wife, son and daughter, son-in-law Brian, grandson Con, brothers and sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, a large circle of friends and neighbours.
His remains are reposing at Jennings Funeral Home, Oscar Traynor Road, Coolock.
Removal on Wednesday morning to the Church of the Holy Trinity, Donaghmede, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by Burial in Balgriffin Cemetery (New Extension). The Funeral Mass will be streamed live via Church of the Holy Trinity, Donaghmede
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to St Francis Hospice. Donate Here
Barry Mc Laughlin, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Barry Mc Laughlin of Luton, Bedfordshire, England and formerly of Clar, Donegal Town. Barry passed away suddenly on April 21 in the L&D Hospital, Luton.
Predeceased by his father James, he is sadly missed by his children, Chantelle and Danny, his mother Geraldine, sisters Siobhan (Eamonn) Arlene (Jay) and brothers Seamus and Sean (Melanie), nieces and nephews and extended family.
A memorial service has taken place in London.
Celebration of Life on Wednesday, May 29 from 10am to 10.30am at St Agatha's Church, Clar, Donegal Town can be viewed on the parish webstream.
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