Death notices for Donegal on Sunday evening, March 9

The following deaths have taken place:

- Jenna Shovlin, Portnoo

- Seamus Goe McShane, Teelin

- Joe Gallagher, Falcarragh

- Eileen O'Gorman, Milford

- Mary Bridget Doherty, Carrick and Scotland

- John Sheridan, Bruckless

- Kevin (Colm) Ward, Downings

- Gemma McVeigh, Cavan, Fermanagh and Donegal

- Leon Kelly, Lifford

Jenna Shovlin, Portnoo

The sudden death has occurred in Manhattan, New York of Jenna Shovlin, The Rock, Clogher West, Portnoo.

Jenna will be sadly missed by her heartbroken parents, Frankie and Kathleen, brothers Christopher (Tanya), Keith (Hannah), nieces Lilly and Jodie, Aunts, Uncles, cousins, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Funeral arrangements later.

Seamus Goe McShane, Teelin

The sudden death has occurred of Seamus Goe McShane, Ballymore, Teelin.

Sadly missed and dearly loved by his wife Noreen, children Barry (Amanda), Amanda (Dermot), Isla (David), grandchildren Jess, Cora, Beth, Cora, Kian, Callum, Mia and Evie, brother Colm, sisters Mairead and Maire, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and many friends. He is predeceased by his parents Tommy and Brigid and his brother Sean.

House strictly private at all times as per Seamus's wishes.

Funeral arrangements to follow.

Joe Gallagher, Falcarragh

The peaceful death has taken place of Joe Gallagher in the loving care of the staff at Our Lady's Hospice, Harold's Cross, Dublin.

Pre-deceased by his father John (Teish), he is sadly missed by his mother Bridie, wife Bernie, daughter Maria and granddaughter Croía, brothers Danny, John Anthony and Paul, sisters Patricia, Eileen and Bernadette.

His remains will repose at his mother's residence at Drumfin, Falcarragh F92F791 on Monday and Tuesday until Rosary at 9pm. House private after the rosary each night until 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral mass on Wednesday at 12 noon in St Fionan's Church, Falcaargh, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live or on Sweeney Funeral Directors Facebook page

Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired to Donegal Cancer Flights and Services in care of any family member or Sweeney Funeral Directors & Embalmers.

Eileen O'Gorman, Milford

The peaceful death has taken place at her residence, surrounded by her loving family, of Eileen O'Gorman, née Sweeney, Golan, Milford, F92 TC65. 

Deeply regretted by her husband John, son Luke, daughter Katie and sister Mary. Eileen is predeceased by her parents Willie and Bida and her sister Sadie.

There is no wake at the request of the deceased.

Requiem Mass on Tuesday morning at 11am in St Brigid's Church, Golan followed by interment in Milford Cemetery.

Mary Bridget Doherty, Carrick and Scotland

The death has taken place of Mary Bridget Doherty, Carrick, and formerly of Paisley, Scotland. She passed away peacefully in the excellent care of the staff at Harbour Lights Nursing Home, Killybegs.

Predeceased by her parents John and Cassie, her brothers John and Seoirse, her sisters Anne, Vera and Rose, her brothers-in- law Hugh, Owenie, Ernie and John and her nephew Kieran. Mary Bridget will be sadly missed by her sisters Jane and Kathleen, her sisters-in-law Rita and Mary Catherine, her nieces and nephews and extended family.

Her remains are reposing in Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara on Sunday from 2pm to 5pm. Removal from there to St Columba’s Church, Carrick to arrive for 6pm, travelling via Killybegs.

Funeral Mass at 11am on Monday with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

John Sheridan, Bruckless

The death has occurred of John Sheridan, Ballyloughan, Bruckless and Carrick Sheltered Housing. He passed away peacefully in the exceptional care of the staff at Donegal Hospice, surrounded by his family.

Predeceased by his parents Charlie and Mary, infant brother and sister, Paul and Kathleen and brother-in-law Francie Cunningham. Sadly missed and deeply loved by his daughters Charmaine and Michelle and son-in-law Shay, his adoring grandchildren Leighann, Samantha, Richard, Stewart and Owen, his brothers, Charles (Susan), Des (Karolyn), Francis, Connor and Maurice, sisters Bernie (Francie RIP), Irene (Sean) and Kathleen, his nieces, nephews, extended family, good neighbours and friends.

His remains are reposing on Sunday at Tir Conaill Funeral Home, Donegal Town F94 FX3A from 4pm to 7 pm followed by removal to the Church of St Joseph and Saint Conal, Bruckless to arrive at 8 pm and repose overnight.

Funeral mass on Monday at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Donegal Hospice care of any family member.

Kevin (Colm) Ward, Downings

The death has taken place at Donegal Hospice of Kevin (Colm) Ward, Murlog, Downings,  F92 A6K5

Predeceased by his parents Colm and Agnes and his siblings, Brian and Joan. Forever loved and deeply missed by his wife Kath, his daughters Catrina (Lee) Sarah (Frank) and Angela (John) his grandchildren Alanna, Aidan, Ellie and Sophie, his sister Maureen and brother Dermot and extended family and friends.

Reposal of his remains continues at his late residence. A bus service will run from Downings GAA Centre to and from the wake on Sunday from 1pm to 9pm. Rosary at 9pm. House private please after the rosary until noon, and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral mass on Monday at 11am in St John the Baptist Church, Carrigart with internment in the adjoining cemetary.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to Donegal Hospice C/O any family member.

Gemma McVeigh, Cavan, Fermanagh and Donegal

The death has taken place of Gemma McVeigh, Fermanagh and late of Cavan and Donegal. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the Palliative Care Unit at Omagh Hospital.

She is sadly missed by her son Oisín Doran (Eimear), her devoted partner Stephen Kelly, her heartbroken parents Michael and Kitty, and her beloved brothers and sisters Ronan (Elaine), Michelle (Kevin), Aisling (John), Marie Louise (Aidan), and Niall (Ríona). She was a treasured aunt and godmother to James, Orlagh, Kate, Luke, Conáll, Laoise, Méabh, Senán, Michael, Etaoin, Lugh, and Solan.

Reposal of Gemma's remains continues at her parents’ home, Tirconaill Lodge, Sligo Road, Enniskillen BT74 7JY, from 4pm to 8pm Sunday. House strictly private to immediate family on Monday morning.

Her funeral will leave the family home on Monday morning at 11.30am for 12 noon Requiem Mass in St Michael’s Church, Enniskillen, followed by burial in Cross Cemetery. 

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, in Gemma’s memory to the Palliative Care Unit, c/o any family member or Jim Barnett, Funeral Directors, 4 Mill St, Irvinestown, Enniskillen BT94 1GR.

Leon Kelly, Lifford

The death has taken place at his home of Leon Kelly, 42 Beechwood Grove, Lifford, F93 KW6P.

Much-loved father of Kian, Freya and Zack. Cherished son of Rosemary and Michael, dearly loved brother of Stephen, Michelle, Michael, Tegan and the late Shaun. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken sons, daughter, mum, dad, brothers, sisters and family circle. 

His remains are reposing at his home. Family time please from 10pm to 11am.

Funeral leaving his home on Monday at 9am for Requiem Mass in St Baithin’s Church, St Johnston at 10am. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

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