Death notices for Donegal - Wednesday morning, December 4

The following deaths have taken place:

- Rose Doherty, Main Street, Culdaff

- Myra Grieve, Letterkenny and Dublin

- Margaret McMenamin, Donegal Town

- Anne McGeehan, Kilmacrennan

- Sarah Gillespie, Glencolmcille and Galway 

- Eamonn Doherty, Letterkenny

- Máire Crumlish, Carndonagh

- Denis Doherty, Carndonagh and Luton

- John Boyle, Meath and Ardara

- Tiernan Doherty, Carndonagh

- Fionn McLaughlin, Manorcunningham

- Mary McGovern, Donegal Town

- Ane Marie Eichel, Ardara

- Charles Fox, Letterkenny

- Billy Moran, Greencastle, Derry and Manchester

Rose Doherty, Main Street, Culdaff

The peaceful death has occurred at the Rehabilitation Unit Letterkenny University Hospital of Rose Doherty (Butcher), Main Street, Culdaff, F93XOYO.

Predeceased by her husband Jim, brother Jim and sister Faye. Much loved sister of Mary, sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, brother in law’s, sister in law’s and the wider family circle.

Her remains will be reposing at her home today, Wednesday, December 4 from 12 noon where you are welcome to pay your respects.

Funeral from there on Friday, December 6 at 10:20am going to St Mary’s Church, Bocan for requiem Mass at 11am with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to the St Mary’s Church, Bocan restoration fund C/O of any family member or Mc Feeley Funeral Directors.

Rose’s funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.culdaffparish.com.

Myra Grieve, Letterkenny and Dublin

The death has occurred of Myra Grieve (nee Gillen) formerly of Clonee, Dublin and Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. Myra passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on December 3rd 2024, in the care of TLC Nursing Home, Maynooth.

Beloved wife of Brian for over 60 years and loving mother of Cathy, Seamus, Caroline, Maria, Mairead, Bernie, Dympna and the late Baby Brian (R.I.P.). She will be sadly missed by her devoted husband, loving children, daughter-in-law Martina, sons-in-law Gerry, Eamonn, Martin and Ray, her adored grandchildren Brian, Rebecca, Hannah, Natasha, Megan, Emer, Mia, Oran, Eamonn, Hayley, Zach, Dylan, Molly, Alex and Bradley and great-granddaughter Cora, her brother Danny and her sister Mena and all those who knew her. To know Myra was to love her.

Reposing at her daughter Caroline’s residence in Carbury, Co. Kildare (W91 H52P) today, Wednesday, December 4 from 4pm to 8pm.

Removal on Thursday, December 5 at 1pm to arrive at St Brigid’s Church, Straffan for 2pm funeral Mass, followed by burial in Laraghbryan Cemetery, Maynooth.

The family would like to thank the wonderful staff of TLC Nursing Home, Maynooth for their kind and loving care of Myra.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live here.

Margaret McMenamin, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Margaret McMenamin (née Harvey), late of Clarlougheske.

She passed away peacefully in Aras Mhic Shuibhne Nursing Home. Predeceased by her parents Molly & Neil, brother Neil, son Neil and daughter Patricia.

Sadly missed by her beloved husband Danny, her devoted son Danny, daughter in law Claire, her adoring Grandchildren, Niamh, Darragh & Ciara, son in law Francie, nieces, nephews, extended family, dear friends and neighbours.

Margaret’s remains will repose at Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal Town, F94FX3A from 2pm to 8pm on Wednesday, December 4 with private removal to her late residence to reside overnight.

House private to family only please. Margaret’s remains will leave her late residence on Thursday morning at 10:30am to arrive at St Agatha’s Church, Clar for requiem mass at 11am, with burial afterwards in Clar graveyard. House private on Thursday morning to family only please.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Aras Mhic Shuibhne Nursing HomeResident’s Comfort Fund.

Anne McGeehan, Kilmacrennan

The death has taken place of Anne McGeehan, Ballykerrin, Kilmacrennan, F92 F2X9. She passed away peacefully at her late residence surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by husband Brendan (2019), parents Mary and Neil Doherty, brothers Neil, Dominic, Tony, John and Jim and sister Mary.

Anne will be sadly missed by her sister Margaret, daughters Margaret Murray, Vera Mc Geehan, Brenda Gibbons, sons Dennis, Gerard and Martin, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, neighbours and a wide circle of family and friends.

Anne’s remains will repose at her late residence from 6pm until 10pm Tuesday, December 3 and Wednesday, December 4 from 11am until 10pm. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral from there on Thursday morning going to St Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan for requiem Mass at 11am, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. The funeral Mass can be viewed lived here.

Sarah Gillespie, Glencolmcille and Galway 

The death has taken place of Sarah Gillespie (Nee Cunnea) of Renmore, Galway, formerly of Dooey, Glencolmcille, in Galway University Hospital.

Predeceased by her husband John and sister Mary. Sadly missed by her sisters Roisin, Nora, her twin Phyllis (Danny), Josephine, Breege (Seamus), and her brothers Cornelius and Peter (Ann), nieces, nephews and extended family.

Reposing at Conneely's Funeral Home, Flood Street, Renmore, Galway (H91 A786) on Wednesday, December 4 from 2pm to 4pm with removal at 4:30pm to her brothers house in Dooey, Glencolmcille, Co Donegal (F94 C924).

Remains reposing on Thursday from 10am-10pm. House private following the rosary and on the morning of the funeral.

Removal on Friday morning from Dooey to St Columba's Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille for Funeral Mass at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The funeral Mass can be viewed live here.

Eamonn Doherty,  Letterkenny

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Eamonn Doherty, 2 Derryveagh Avenue, Letterkenny and formerly from Ashlawn, Letterkenny.

Sadly missed by his family, friends and neighbours. Eamonn is predeceased by his wife May, son John, brothers Paddy and Shaun and his parents Johnny and Katie.

Eamonn’s remains will repose at his sister Nuala Higgin’s residence at 21 Slieve Sneacht Close, Letterkenny F92 VHF9 on Tuesday, December 3 from 6pm until 10pm and on Wednesday, December 4 from 12 noon to 10pm with Rosary both nights at 9pm.

Funeral from there on Thursday, December 5 at 10.30am going to The Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine, Letterkenny for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed on the Parish YouTube channel.

Interment afterwards to All Saints Church Cemetery, Newtowncunningham. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Family flowers only please.

Máire Crumlish, Carndonagh

The peaceful death has taken place at Carndonagh Community Hospital of Máire Crumlish, née Byrne, Churchtown, Carndonagh.

Predeceased by her loving husband Tommy and much-loved mother of John, Richard and Mary.

Deeply regretted by her grandchildren Tom, Luke, John, Sorcha, Emily, and Naoise, her daughters-in-law Eithne and Sheena, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Her remains will repose at her late residence, Churchtown, Carndonagh from 11am on Tuesday, December 3 where all are welcome to pay their respects.

Removal from there tomorrow, Wednesday, December 4 at 10:15am to Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh for 11am Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam. Family flowers only please, family time from 10pm.

Denis Doherty, Carndonagh and Luton

The death has taken place in Luton of Denis Doherty (Toner), Swasedale Road, Limbury Mead, Luton and formerly of Falduff, Carndonagh.

Beloved husband of Mary, and much-loved father of Stephen, Paul, Dennis, Eugene, Brendan and Philip.

From a family of twelve, Denis is survived and sadly missed by Annie, Neil, Willie and Philomena.

Deeply regretted by his grandchildren Izzy, Hughie, Frankie, Sarah, Celia, Shay and Amelie; daughters-in-law Anne, Fiona, Helena, Karen and Joanne, extended family, friends and neighbours.

His remains will repose at Kelly’s Funeral Home, Carndonagh from 5pm to 8pm on Tuesday, December 3, and 2pm to 7pm on Wednesday, December 4 where all are welcome to pay their respects.

Removal at 7pm Wednesday to Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass at 11am on Thursday, December 5, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Carndonagh Community Hospital C/O any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors.

Tiernan Doherty, Carndonagh

The tragic death has taken place of Tiernan Doherty, 14 Convent Road, Carndonagh.

Shocked and saddened by his passing are his loving parents Kevin and Louise.

Tiernan will be sadly missed by his younger brothers Kyrin, Cohen, and Keegan. Tiernan is deeply cherished by his broken-hearted girlfriend Kaylah.

Tiernan is deeply regretted by his grandparents Sean and Maureen, his aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Funeral from late residence on Thursday at 1pm going to Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh for 1:30pm Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam.

Fionn McLaughlin, Manorcunningham

The tragic and sudden death has occurred of Fionn McLaughlin, 7 Raymaghey Heights, Manorcunningham, F92 D4E6.

Beloved son of Rosa McLaughlin. Predeceased by his loving grandparents Barbara and Joe McLaughlin, Ballyboe, Lismonaghan.

Sadly missed by his uncles Joe and Liam and aunties Elizabeth and Shauna, his cousins and wide circle of family and friends.

Due to the tragic circumstances, the wake will be strictly private to family and close friends only.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 1pm in St. Eunan’s Cathedral Letterkenny with burial afterwards in family plot in Conwal Cementery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.steunanscathedral.ie/. Family flowers only with donations in lieu of flowers if desired to Pieta House.

Any enquiries to Con McDaid Funeral Director.

Mary McGovern, Donegal Town

The peaceful death of Mary McGovern (nee Boyle) of O’Maolchonaire Avenue formerly of Meenadreen Glencolmcille. under the care of the oncology ward at Letterkenny University Hospital and Donegal Hospice

Predeceased by her father John Boyle, sadly missed by her husband John, mother Mairead. Her children Nicole (Kevin), Amy(Cormac) Eilish and Terence, her sister Noreen (Pauric) and brother Johnny (Nora) deeply regretted by uncles (Oliver and Padraig) and aunt (Noreen) nieces, nephews and extended family.

Mary’s remains will repose in Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal Town, F94FX3A from 3pm until 9pm on Monday, December 2.

Wake at her late residence on Tuesday from 3pm until rosary at 9pm. House is private to family & friends on Monday and Tuesday nights after 9pm.

Mary’s remains will leave her late residence on Wednesday morning at 10:15 to arrive at St Mary’s Church, Killymard for requiem mass at 11am with burial immediately afterwards in Clar graveyard.

House private on Wednesday morning to family only please.

Family flowers only donations in lieu if so desired to Donegal Hospice care of Faulkner undertakers or any family member.

Ane Marie Eichel, Ardara

The death has occurred of Ane Marie Eichel St.Shanaghan House Ardara. Sadly missed by her loving family, friends and neighbours.

Remains reposing at McCabes Funeral Home Common, Ardara on Tuesday, December 3 from 6pm to 8pm followed by private cremation on Wednesday, December 4 in the Lakelands crematorium, Co Cavan.

Charles Fox, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Charles (Charlie) FOX, Riverside London and formerly Beechwood Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. He passed away suddenly following a long illness in the care of the NHS, Homerton Hospital on Monday, November 18.

Predeceased by his parents Jim and Bridie and his sister Síobhan. He will be greatly missed by his sister Rosemary, his brother Seamus, niece Aisling and her husband Simon, nephew Ronan and his wife Ellen, grandnieces Órlaith and Amandine, grandnephew Fiachra, his extended family and friends.

Reposing in Letterkenny Funeral Home, Port Road, F92 E6PA on Tuesday, December 3 from 7pm to 9pm. Arriving to St Eunan’s Cathedral for Requiem Mass at 11am on Wednesday, December 4. Burial afterwards in the family plot, Conwal Cemetery.

Requiem mass can be viewed live here.

Billy Moran, Greencastle, Derry and Manchester

The death has taken place of Billy Moran, Glenagiveny, Greencastle, and also of Derry City and Manchester.

Beloved husband of Sarah, cherished father of Robert, Joseph and Grace, dearest son of Marie and the late Johnny, (both of Derry), treasured brother of John, Neal and Michaela, dearly missed son-in-law, brother-in-law, nephew, cousin, uncle, friend and colleague.

Wake to be held from his family home in Manchester on Tuesday from 2pm to 10pm, all welcome.

Funeral service at 12 noon on Wednesday at Altrincham Crematorium, Whitehouse Lane, Dunham Massey, Altrincham, Cheshire WA14 5RH, and afterwards, all welcome.

The service can be viewed at https://watch.obitus.com/login/4d2tqn
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Family flowers only please. Donations to The Shark Trust if desired. Please direct all enquiries to Arthur Gresty Funeral Homes, Greystones, 305 Manchester Road, Altrincham, WA14 5PH. 0161 826 6728.

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