Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Thursday morning, August 27


Updated death notices and funeral arrangements for County Donegal
The following deaths have taken place:
- Aisling Coyle, Killygordon
- Kay Boyle, Portnoo
- Michael Doogan, Gortahork
- Martina Rafferty, Falcarragh
Aisling Coyle, Killygordon
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden death of Aisling Coyle, Magheraboy, Killygordon.
Predeceased by her dear father, Tommy.
She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her mother, Eileen; her son, Ríain; her daughter, Niamh; her partner, Barry; the Moore family; and her friends.
She will repose at the home of her mother, Eileen Coyle, Magheraboy, Killygordon F93DVT0, from 6pm to 9pm on Wednesday, August 26 and from 1pm to 9pm on Thursday.
Family and close friends only, please. Funeral leaving from there on Friday at 11:45am, going to Lily Hill Crematorium, Mountain Top, Letterkenny for 1pm Funeral Service, followed by cremation.
Family and close friends are welcome to attend.
Family time please on the morning of the funeral, family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Rowanfield House, Donegal Town, care of Terence McClintock funeral director.
‘To a loving mother of two, daughter, partner, whose heart belonged to her family, and whose spirit will forever live with the sea she loved’
Kay Boyle, Portnoo
The death has occurred of Kay Boyle, Narin, Portnoo.
Peacefully in the exceptional care of Dungloe Community Hospital, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, August 25.
Kay will be deeply missed by her heartbroken family, brother Patrick, twin sister Marie, sister-in-law Rena and brother-in-law Cecil, her nieces and nephews-Joanne, Siobhan, Lyn, Killian, Kevin and Karla, as well as her eight much-loved and cherished grandnieces and grandnephews, her extended family and many friends.
Kay’s remains will repose at Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara, F94A250 Wednesday, August 26 from 5pm – 8pm, followed by removal to her late residence, Narin, Portnoo F94XK25.
Her wake will continue at her home in Portnoo F94XK25 on Thursday from 4pm – 9pm.
Requiem Mass will take place in St. Conal’s Church Kilclooney at 11am on Friday , followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time only on the morning of her funeral. Family flowers only please.
Michael Doogan, Gortahork
The sudden death has taken place at Falcarragh Community Hospital of Michael Doogan of Upper Keeldrum, Gortahork.
Predeceased by his brothers; Neily, Paddy, Peter and Eddie, sisters; Mary, Margaret, Madgie & Biddy and son-in-law Brian.
Sadly missed by his wife Sarah, daughters; Grace (Simon), Marie & Margaret (Russel), sons; Michael, Andrew & Peter, sister Rosie, 9 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and extended family & friends.
His remains will repose at his home (F92 Y273) on Tuesday and Wednesday from 12 noon until Rosary at 8pm.
House private after the Rosary and on the morning of the Funeral.
Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday at 11am in Teach Pobail Chríost Rí, Gortahork, burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page and on the Church webcam via MCN Media.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Falcarragh Community Hospital c/o any family member or Kieran Roarty Funeral Director.
Martina Rafferty, Falcarragh
The sudden and unexpected death has taken place at her home of Martina Rafferty, née Mc Gee, of Newtown, Falcarragh.
Sadly missed by her husband Gavin, son Eli, parents; John Joe & Mary Teresa, sister Maggie (Paddy), brother Shane (Meg), nieces; Laura & Róisín, nephews; Shaun & Johnny and extended family & Friends.
Her remains will repose at her parents’ home in Ballina, Falcarragh (F92 W3X0) on Tuesday and Wednesday from 11am to 9pm. Rosary both nights at 9pm.
House private after Rosary and on the morning of the funeral to family & close friends only.
Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday at 1pm in St. Finian’s Church, Falcarragh, interment afterwards in the adjacent cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page and on the Church webcam via MCN Media.
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