Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Wednesday evening, October 8

The following deaths have taken place:

- Bridget Lennon, London and Bruckless

- Francie McAteer, Milford

- Henry Patterson, Dunfanaghy

- Mary B Ferry, Derrybeg

- Eileen McDermott, (née Doherty), Birmingham, Roscommon and Clonmany

- Sheila Kane, Westmeath and Ballyshannon

- Tommy Connors, Letterkenny

- Thomas Harley, Wicklow, New York and Donegal

Bridget Lennon, London and Bruckless

The death has occurred of Bridget (Breege) Lennon, née McNern, Winchmore Hill, London and formerly Church View, Bruckless. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side.

Predeceased by her parents Joe and Maggie McNern, she is sadly missed and lovingly remembered by husband Matty, daughter Sharon, sons Mark and Barry, daughter-in-laws Maxine and Sophy, much adored grandmother of James, Ellie, Jack, Matthew, Bea and Molly, brothers Brian, Sean, Jim, Martin, sisters Margaret and Geraldine, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-laws, nieces, nephews, dear friend Nanda and wide circle of friends in Ireland and London.

Funeral Mass on Thursday, October 16 at St Monica’s Church, Stonard Road, Palmers Green, London N13 4DJ. Mass can be viewed on the St Monica’s webcam

Francie McAteer, Milford

The death has taken place peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital, of Francie McAteer, 238 Lower Mount Marian, Milford, Donegal, F92 E8W3.

Loving father of Mary, Philomena, Margaret, Kathleen, Gabriel and John; deeply regretted by his family, grandchildren Darragh and David Power, Bronagh, Niall and Aoibhin Mc Ateer, Oisin and Eoin Meadows, son-in-law John, sisters Bridie Boyle, Kathleen Ward and Margaret Keeney, sister-in-law Sheila McAteer, brother-in-law Colm Sweeney, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his wife Sophie, brothers Paddy, Gerard and Jimmy, sisters May, Nora, Agnes and Eithne.

His remains are reposing at his home on Wednesday from 6pm until 10pm and on Thursday from 12 noon until 10pm. Rosary each night at 9pm.

Requiem Mass on Friday at 11am in St Peter’s Church, Milford. Burial will take place afterwards in Milford Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Peter’s Church Milford on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/milford

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to ICU, Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o any family member.

Henry Patterson, Dunfanaghy

The death has taken place peacefully in The Donegal Hospice of Henry Patterson, Cloonmass, Dunfanaghy, F92 P209.

Beloved husband of Anne, much loved father of Louise and Daisy, father-in-law of Andy, dear brother of the late Stephen Patterson, treasured son-in-law and brother-in-law and cherished member of the extended family.

The wake will take place on Thursday from 11am to 9pm – all are welcome. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral Service will be held in the Presbyterian Church, Dunfanaghy, F92 RR44 on Friday at 10.30 am followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 4pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director, Creeslough.

Mary B Ferry, Derrybeg

Fuair Mary Uí Fhearraigh, Mary Boyd mar a b'fhearr aithne uirthi, as Bun a' Leaca Íochtarach bás in Ospís Dhún na nGall ar an 7ú Deireadh Fómhair.

Dhéanfar í a fhaire i dTeach Tórraimh Uí Rabhartaigh sná Doiri Beaga, F92 DN4X, Dé Céadaoin, ón 2 - 8 a chlog agus arís Déardaoin ón 1- 5.30. Aistreofar a corp ina dhiaidh sin, go Teach Pobail Cholmcille Cnoc Fola, le bheith ansin don 6 a chlog.

Cuirfear í sa reilig áitiúil Dé hAoine i indiaidh Aifreann Tórraimh ag a 11 a chlog i dTeach Pobail Cholmcille, Cnoc Fola (F92 D586).

The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Mary B Ferry, née Boyd, of Lower Brinalack, Derrybeg.

Predeceased by her husband Brianaí, parents Máire Rua and Joe, sisters Sarah and Maggie, nephew Ned and dear friend Bríd Mhicí.

Sady missed by her sons Danny Rua and Éamonn, daughter-in-law Maire, grandchildren Brían, Órlaith, Conall and Eimear and extended family and friends.

Her remains will repose at Roarty's Funeral Home, Derrybeg, F92 DN4X on Wednesday from 2pm to 8pm, with Rosary at 8pm and again on Thursday from 1pm to 5.30 pm. Removal afterwards to Teach Pobail Cholmcille, Cnoc Fola for 6pm to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass will take place on Friday at 11am in Teach Pobail Cholmcille, Cnoc Fola, F92 D586, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page https://shorturl.at/47qnx and on the church webcam 

Eileen McDermott, Birmingham, Roscommon and Clonmany

The death has occurred of Eileen McDermott, née Doherty, Birmingham, UK, late of Scrine, Rahara, County Roscommon and formerly of Clonmany.

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her loving husband Frank, daughter Nicola, son Francis, grandsons William, Rory and Ellis, granddaughter Clementine, daughter-in-law Hannah, brothers Colm and Bernard, sister Mary Frances, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Eileen is predeceased by her parents Barney and Madge.

Her remains are reposing at Hamrock's Funeral Home, Athleague, F42CC92 on Thursday from 5.30pm to 7pm followed by removal to Church of Mary Immaculate, Rahara. 

Mass of the Resurrection on Friday at 11am with burial afterwards in Rahara Cemetery. 

Sheila Kane, Westmeath and Ballyshannon

The death has taken place of Sheila Kane, née Davis, Adamstown, Castletown Geoghegan, County Westmeath and formerly Ballyshannon. Sheila passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family after an illness bravely borne.

Predeceased by her parents, beloved husband (Danny), her son Sean and sister Eileen, Sheila will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her heartbroken family, daughter Sharon (Corcoran), sons Danny, Liam and Michael, brother Keith, son-in-law Ger, daughters-in-law Helen, Anna-Marie and Donna, sisters-in-law Pauline, Annie and Phyllis, her adored and cherished grandchildren, notable Ciara and Aoife, greatgrandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Her remains are reposing at her daughter Sharon’s residence in Adamstown, Castletown Geoghegan, N91 HN15, on Wednesday from 4pm to 7pm. House private thereafter.

Sheila’s funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 12noon in St Joseph’s Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon County Donegal, F94 PF53 with burial afterward in adjoining cemetery. 

Family flowers only donation in lieu to the Irish Cancer Society.

Tommy Connors, Letterkenny

The tragic death has taken place of Tommy Connors, Neil T Blaney Road, Letterkenny.

Predeceased by his parents Micky and Martina and brothers, he is sadly missed by his entire family circle. 

Tommy's remains will be reposing in Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, F92 XE35 on Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm followed by removal to Saint Eunan's Cathedral, to arrive 5pm and repose overnight.

Funeral Mass at 11am on Thursday morning followed by interment in Leck cemetery.

Thomas Harley, Wicklow, New York and Donegal

The peaceful death has taken place of Thomas (Tom) Harley of Bray, County Wicklow and New York, and formerly of Mullaghderg Mountain Pasture, County Donegal.

He is sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his beloved wife and best friend Kay (Catherine), his adored children Owen, Caitríona and Aoife, much loved grandchildren Amaya, Isibéal, Chloé and Tommie, son-in-law Gary, and all his extended family and friends here and across the pond.

His remains are reposing in Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray on Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm. 

Funeral Mass will take place in St Peter’s Church, Little Bray on Thursday at 12noon, followed by burial in Springfield Cemetery.

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