Bishop Niall Coll with his mother, Kathleen. Photos: Joe Boland (North West Newspix)
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Death notices for Donegal on Monday morning
The following deaths have taken place:
- Ciaran Hickey, Bunbeg
- Imelda Mc Grory, Donegal Town
- Teresa Kenny, Falcarragh
- Mary Martin Glasgow and Barnesmore
- Martin Sweeney, Killygordon
- Rosemary Moyne, Muff
- Shane Mc Loone, Portnoo
- Vera Doherty, Carndonagh
- Martin McNeela, Dublin and Creeslough
- Eddie Carr, Bundoran and Clonmany
- Sarah Dornan, Glasgow and Annagry
- Barry Mc Laughlin, Donegal Town
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 will repose 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/ILPXZ
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 4pm until 9pm on Monday, and 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 continues at her home on Monday from 11am to Rosary at 9pm. House private after rosary and 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.
Rosemary Moyne, Muff
The death has occurred of Rosemary Moyne, Drumhaggart, Muff at Letterkenny University Hospital.
Predeceased by her parents William and Margaret, her brothers Colm, Gerard and Martin, her sisters Margaret Gormley, Carmel Keating and Bridie Carroll. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her brothers Liam and Sean, her sisters Cathleen Mullan and Ann Andrews, her sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and her circle of friends.
Removal from her home on Monday morning at 10.15am to St Patrick's Church, Iskaheen, for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed on https://mcn.live/Camera/iskaheen-parish
Family time, please, from 10pm to 10am
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.
Funeral arrangements later.
Vera Doherty, Carndonagh
The death has taken place at Beech Hill Nursing Home, Buncrana of Vera Doherty, Carrowreagh Road, Carndonagh.
Predeceased by her loving husband Hugh and dear son Martin. She is sadly missed by her sons Anthony and Gabriel and her daughter Marie. Deeply regretted by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Her remains are repose at her home in Carrowreagh road. Family time please from 10pm to 10am.
Removal from there Monday at 10.30am going to Sacred Heart Church Carndonagh for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
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 on Tuesday from 3pm to 5pm.
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
Eddie Carr, Bundoran and Clonmany
The death has taken place suddenly and unexpectedly at his home, of Eddie Carr, Mountain View, West End, Bundoran, and formerly of Urris, Clonmany.
Eddie will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his loving family, wife Breedge, son Philip, daughters Aisling (Leon), Dervil (Ted) and Nicole (Colm), his beloved grandchildren Shanika, Holly, Danny, Cian, Callum and Emily, brothers James, Donald, Pat (Maree), Charlie (Rose), and Philip (Agnes), sister Delia (Gerry) and all his many nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Pre-deceased by his parents Daniel and Theresa Carr.
Removal on Monday morning from the residence of his daughter Nicole, 7 Ellesmere Court, Dinglei Coush, West End, Bundoran at 10.30am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Burial will take place afterwards in St Ninnidh's Cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran. Eddie's Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie
Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Eddie to Ozanam House Residential Unit, Bundoran, c/o donation box at Funeral Home/Church.
As Eddie was a huge supporter of Donegal GAA, the Carr Family would be most grateful should you wish to wear the green and yellow colours on both the visitation at the funeral home and the Mass or along the route of the cortege on Monday.
Sarah Dornan, Glasgow and Annagry
The death has taken place of Sarah Dornan, née O’Donnell-Jimmy Sheámuis, of Glasgow, originally of Loch na nDeorán, Annagry.
Sarah’s remain will repose at her home Teach Jimmy Sheámuis in Loch na nDeorán, F94 Y2Y4. House private please on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass will take place on Monday at 11am in St Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Annagry, F94 K022, with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook Page.
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.
If you have a death or an obituary you wish to have included on Donegal Live, Letterkenny Live or Inish Live, e-mail news@donegallive.ie.
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