Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Monday morning, November 24

The following deaths have taken place:

- Seoirse Ó Dochartaigh, Moville

- John Doherty, Letterbarrow

- Desmond Henry, Dunkineely

- Jimmy Herron, Edeninfagh

- Phyllis Shiels, Letterkenny

- Mary Farrelly, Kilkenny and Buncrara

Seoirse Ó Dochartaigh, Moville

Fuair Seoirse Ó Dochartaigh bás go síochánta sa bhaile, Másái an Ghleanna, Leic Éine, ar an 21ú Samhain i ndiaidh seal fada tinnis.

Fear céile ionúin Kathryn, athair muirneach Rónáin, Neassa, Anna, Katharina, leasathair Stiofáin agus athair mór caomh Cillian.

Faoi bhrón agus a chrothnú go mór tá a dheirfiúr Anne, nianna, neachtanna, a theaghlach, cairde agus comharsain.

Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas síoraí do Sheoirse.

Dhéanfar Seoirse a chréamadh ag seirbhís phríobhóideach ag Lakelands Cremitorium, An Chabháin, ar dháta níos faide anonn.

The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Seoirse Ó Dochartaigh, Mossyglen, Lecamey on November 2021 following a long illness.

Beloved husband of Kathryn and much loved father of Rónán, Neassa, Anna and Katharina and step-father of Steven and cherished grandfather of Cillian. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sister Anne, nieces and nephews, extended family circle, friends and neighbours.

A private cremation for Seoirse will take place at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at a later date.

John Doherty, Letterbarrow

The death has taken place of John Doherty of Drimagra, Letterbarrow. He passed away peacefully at home in the care of his family after a long illness.

John is predeceased by his father Michael, mother Mary, brother Neil and sister Mary (Sr Anne Maureen). He is sadly missed by his wife, Mary, children Elizabeth, Fiona, Sean, Margaret and Pauline, his brother Michael and sister-in-law Nuala, loving grandfather to Eoghan, Ferdia, Dáire, Eibhlín, Johnny and Lelia, father-in-law to Chris, Gavin and Thomas, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of friends

John’s remains will repose at Tir Connell Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal Town, F94FX3A on Monday from 2pm until 7.30pm followed by private removal to his late residence. House strictly private

Requiem Mass will take place in the Church of the Holy Redeemer, Drimarone on Tuesday morning at 11am with interment afterwards in the local cemetery.

Family flowers only please

Desmond Henry, Dunkineely

The death has taken place peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Desmond Henry, Beaugreen, Dunkineely, F94 KH93.

He will be dearly missed by his loving family, brothers Francis and Derek, sisters Sylvia (Alan) and Gertrude (Gordon) Kesh Road, Pettigo, nephews Matthew and Lester, extended family and friends.

Desmond's remains are reposing at his late residence, on Monday from 2pm to 9pm. House private on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral service in Dunkineely Methodist Church, on Tuesday at 1.30pm followed by burial in Killaghtee graveyard.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired, to the Renal Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital care of George Irwin Funeral Directors.

Jimmy Herron, Edeninfagh

The death has taken place peacefully at home, of Jimmy Herron, Edeninfagh Glenties, and Lacklea, Glenties. 

Predeceased by his Mother Mary Bridget and his father Con Herron, he is deeply regretted by his wife Rosemary, son Connell, daughter in law Meganne and his two grandchildren Alexander and Maria, his neighbours, relations and close friends.

Jimmy's remains are reposing in Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara on Monday from 2pn to 6pm, followed by removal to Church of The Holy Family, Edeninfagh for 6.45pm to repose overnight. House private at the request of the family.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday morning at 11am with burial in Edeninfagh graveyard.

Phyllis Shiels, Letterkenny

The death has taken place peacefully in Donegal Hospice of Phyllis Shiels, née McHugh, 6 McMahon Villas, Letterkenny.

Deeply regretted by her loving husband Patrick, daughter Margaret McFadden (Ramelton), son-in-law Anthony, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She is predeceased by her sisters Mamie, Kathleen and Josie and her brothers Shaun, Liam and Packie.

Her remains are reposing at the Eternal Light Funeral Home, Carnamuggagh, Letterkenny, F92 XE35, on Monday from 5pm until 7pm when those who wish may pay their respects. Removal at 7pm to St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for prayers and to repose overnight.

Funeral mass on Tuesday at 1pm with burial afterwards in New Leck Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on the cathedral webcam

Family flowers only, donations if desired to Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member.

Mary Farrelly, Kilkenny and Buncrara

The death has taken place of Mary Farrelly née Doherty, 7 Castle Avenue, Thomastown, County Kilkenny and formerly of Kinnogo, Buncrana. She passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family in her 92nd year.

Predeceased by her husband Andy and her brothers and sisters, she is sadly missed by her daughter Anne (Dowling), grandsons Peter, Liam, Colm and Kieran, great grandchildren Cara, Kayla, Niamh, and Rory, brother Phil, sisters Bridget and Sadie, brothers-in-law, sisters in law, nieces and nephews extended family, neighbours and friends. 

Arriving for Requiem Mass on Monday at 11am in the Church of the Assumption Thomastown, followed by burial in St Mary's New cemetery, Thomastown Co Kilkenny.

Beattie Doherty, Convoy

The peaceful death has taken place of Beattie (Beatrice) Doherty, 343 Milltown, Convoy, F93AOXH. She passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her late husband Joe and son Edwin, Beattie will be forever loved and cherished by her daughters, Laura (Charlie), Bea (Davie), Carmel (Robert), Amanda (Grenville) Mena (Martin), daughter-in-law Diane, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, the extended family and her many friends.

Removal from her home on Monday at 10.45am going to St Mary’s Church Convoy for 11am Funeral Mass followed by burial in the old graveyard. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.

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