Death notices for Donegal on Wednesday morning
The following deaths have taken place:
- Edel Vitalis (née Doherty), Glencolmcille and London
- John Kelly, Stranorlar
- Susan Vera O'Hanlon, Tipperary and Carrick
- John McCrossan, Letterkenny
- Eileen Campbell, St Johnston and Derry
- Don Langan, Creeslough and Clare
- Mary McCafferty, Kilmacrennan and Dublin
Edel Vitalis (née Doherty), Glencolmcille and London
The death has occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving family of Edel Vitalis, née Doherty, of London, formerly of Glencolmcille.
She is sadly missed by her husband Richard, son Orin, father Jim, sisters Emer (Gavin), Catherine (Stephen), brothers Kenneth (Julie) and Owen (Caitriona), nieces Aoife, Saorlaith and Leah, nephews Josh and Jamie and her wide circle of relatives and friends. Edel is predeceased by her mother Ann, sister Dervla and mother-in-law Catherine.
Her funeral and cremation will take place in London, with details to be released at a later date. A Mass for Edel will be held at St Columba's Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille, County Donegal, on Saturday at 10am.
Donations, if desired, can be made to the Melanoma Focus charity
John Kelly, Stranorlar
The death has occurred at St Joseph’s Community Hospital Stranorlar, of John Kelly, Glebe, Stranorlar, F93 N6D2.
Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Mary Kelly, Tivockmoy. Beloved husband of Breege much loved father to Marie Bridget (Adam) Shaun (Jane) Rachael, cherished brother of Willie Philomena and the late Bridget Patsy Hughie Susanna and son-in-law Bob. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his loving wife, son, daughters, brother, sister, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren Caitlin, Mandy Sophie Finn Tommy and Jack, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
Reposal of his remains continues at his late residence on Wednesday from 12 noon until 9 pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Funeral leaving his late residence on Thursday 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate Stranorlar at 11am. Interment will follow in Drumboe cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar
Family flowers only please, Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to St Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar, care of any family member.
Susan Vera O'Hanlon, Tipperary and Carrick
The death has occurred peacefully surrounded by her family of Susan Vera O'Hanlon Tullaheady Nenagh, County Tipperary and formerly of Carrick.
Predeceased by her beloved husband John, her cherished son Kieran, sisters Rose and Ann and brothers John and Seoirse, she will be sadly missed by her loving son Martin, grandchildren Sean, Roisin and Saoirse, daughter-in-law Mary, sisters Mary, Jane and Kathleen. sisters-in-law Rita and Mary Catherine. nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Her remains will repose at Ryan's funeral home, Nenagh (E45 KN93) on Wednesday from 5pm to 6.30pm.
The funeral will arrive at St Marys of the Rosary Church, Nenagh on Thursday for Requiem Mass at 11am.
John McCrossan, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of John McCrossan, College Farm Road, Glencar, Letterkenny.
Deeply missed by his loving wife Jean, sons Kevin, Eunan, Noel and Brian, daughters-in-law Moya and Maureen, 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, brothers Malachy (Scribley), Liam (Errity, Manorcunningham), Tony (Drumcairn, Manorcunningham), Conal (Derry) and sisters Kathleen Doherty (Derry) and Mary O’Brien (England), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours. John is predeceased by his daughter-in-law Nuala, brothers Patsy and Brendan and sisters Susana McCrossan, Bridget Nee and Grace Monaghan.
Reposal of his remains at his home on Wednesday is private to family only please.
Funeral from there on Thursday at 10.30am going to St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny with interment afterwards in Conwal Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Alzheimer’s Society Donegal Branch c/o any family member.
Eileen Campbell, St Johnston and Derry
The death has taken place suddenly at her home of Eileen Campbell, née Porter, Creatland, St Johnston, and formerly of Brandywell Avenue, Derry.
Beloved wife of Thomas, loving mother of Marina, Paul and her late twins, dear mother-in-law to Kay, devoted grandmother of Daniel, Kirsty, Holly-Anne, Laura, Ciaran and Megan and a dear great-grandmother, cherished daughter of the late Willy and Mary-Ann, dear and loving sister of the late Josie and Tony and a loving aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle.
Eileen's remains are reposing at her home.
Funeral leaving there on Wednesday at 10.20am to St Baithin’s Church, St Johnston for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Rose Byrne, Buncrana
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, of Rose Byrne, née Gallagher, 68A Mill Brae, Buncrana.
Beloved wife of Thomas and much loved mother of John, Valerie McMackin, Stella Lynch, Dermot and Emer Porter. Loving sister of Adeline Browne, Brendan and Martin Gallagher. Rose is predeceased by her loving son Thomas and brothers Jim and Joe Gallagher. She is deeply regretted and will be forever missed by her loving husband, sons, daughtes, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, her wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Rose's remains are reposing at her home where you are all welcome to pay your respects. Family time please from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Removal from there on Wednesday at 9.30am to St Mary's Oratory, Buncrana for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by interment in Burt Cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/buncrana
Don Langan, Creeslough and Clare
The peaceful death has occurred of Don Langan, 3 Main Street, Creeslough, and formerly of Mullagh, County Clare.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Annette, daughter Shauna, son Aaron, grandson Zak, son-in-law Steven, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.
Don's remains are reposing at the Langan family home at 54 Massinass Cottages, Creeslough, F92F6V6. Family time please from 10pm to 12 noon and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass in St Michael's Church, Creeslough on Wednesday at 11am with burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-michaels-church
Family flowers only please; donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director.
Mary McCafferty, Kilmacrennan and Dublin
The death has occurred of Mary McCafferty, late of Donnybrook and formerly of Kilmacrennan. She passed away at St Vincent’s University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her parents, Una and James, her siblings Patrick, Cathal, Una, William, Teresa and Colette. She is lovingly remembered by her sister Lucy, brothers Jim and Hugh, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family, friends and former colleagues at Adelaide Hospital, Dublin.
Removal on Wednesday to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, for funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery.
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