Death notices for Donegal on Tuesday evening, March 12

The following deaths have taken place:

- Jenna Shovlin, Portnoo

- Dr Liam (Thomas) Bannan, Letterkenny

- John Govan, Frosses

- Michael O Byrne, Kilcar

- Seamus Goe McShane, Teelin

- Bridie McClafferty, Falcarragh

- Joe Gallagher, Falcarragh

- Eileen O'Gorman, Milford

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.

Dr Liam (Thomas) Bannan, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place at his home, surrounded by his loving family of Dr Liam (Thomas) Bannan, Ros Cuilinn, Cornagill, Letterkenny, F92 PTD8.

Predeceased by his sister Fionnuala and his parents Bill and Elizabeth (Durrow, Laois); sadly missed and forever loved by his heartbroken wife Eileen, sons Ciarán, Colm and Finnian, daughters Fionnuala and Deirdre, daughters-in-law Laura, Danielle and Lucy, and son-in-law David Power, his 12 grandchildren Aisling, Éabha, Malachy, Alannah, Iona, Ruairí, Cara, Donnacha, Dónall, Ailbhe, Rossa, and Aidan. Dear brother of Deirdre Wall (Crookstown, Cork), Enda (Sydney, Australia), Mairín Dunlea (Dublin), Eamonn (Tralee), and missed by his extended family, in-laws, nieces, nephews, colleagues and many friends.

His remains are reposing at his late home, on Thursday from 12 noon to 9pm, where you are most welcome to pay your respects. Private family time only please, on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass at 11am on Friday in The Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine, Letterkenny, F92 PN81 which can be viewed here

A private family cremation will take place later. 

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if wished, to the Donegal Hospice and Irish Cancer Society c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny or any family member.

John Govan, Frosses

The death has occurred of John Govan, Ballymacahill, Frosses, F94ED91 and formerly of Clondalkin, Dublin. He passed away peacefully at home in the loving care of his family.

Predeceased by his infants sons Joseph and William and his mother Theresa; dearly loved and sadly missed by his wife Caroline; loving dad to Emma and Sean; he will be sadly missed by his extended family and friends.

John's remains will repose at his home on Wednesday afternoon from 4pm to 7pm to family, close friends and neighbours. House strictly private at all others times please. Rosary at 7pm. 

Funeral Mass on Thursday at 12 noon in the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses with interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to the Irish Kidney Association or the Irish Cancer Society care of John McGowan Funeral Directors.

Michael O Byrne, Kilcar

The death has occurred of Michael O'Byrne Main Street, Kilcar.

Predeceased by his parents John and Ellen (Nellie), sister Kathleen and brother Paddy; sadly missed by his sister Máire (Paddy Joe), brothers John Joe and Martin and sister-in-law Christine. Remembered fondly by his nieces and nephews, extended family and many friends.

His remains are reposing at Shovlin's Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara, F94 A250 on Wednesday from 3pm to 9pm. House strictly private at Michael's request.

Removal from there on Thursday to arrive at Kilcar Cemetery for burial at 1pm. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Irish Cancer Society. 

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.

His remains reposing at McCabe's Funeral Home, Ardara (F94 VCK1) on Tuesday from 2pm to 7pm with removal to his late residence travelling via Glengesh, down Braide and onto Ballymore, Teelin.

Funeral Mass on Thursday at 12 noon at St Columba's Church, Carrick, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please with donations in lieu to the Irish Heart Foundation C/O Michael L Byrne, Funeral Director or any family member.

Bridie McClafferty, Falcarragh

The death has taken place in the Lake House, Nursing Home, Portnablagh, of Bridie (Owenie) McClafferty, née Gallagher, of Fanmore, Falcarragh, F92EP92.

Sadly missed by her sons Michael, Owenie and Charles, grand daughter Darcy, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Predeceased by her husband Mickey.

Her remains are reposing at her home in Fanmore.

Funeral Mass in St Finian's Church, Falcarragh on Wednesday at 2pm, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/falcarragh-parish-church

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to the Alzheimer Society c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director.

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.

Reposal of his remains continues at his mother's residence at Drumfin, Falcarragh F92F791 on 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.

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