Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Sunday morning, December 28

The following deaths have taken place:

- Eileen McClafferty, Downings

- Patricia Slowey, Ardara and Longford

- Fiona Elizabeth Anne Kennedy, Glenswilly and Termon

- Emer Kearns, Wicklow and Ballyshannon

- Peter Gilmartin, Cork and Bundoran

- Charles Solan, Dublin and Dungloe

- Mary Anne Canning, Rathmullan

- Junior Jordan, Ballyshannon and Bundoran

- Louise O’Donoghue, Galway and Ballybofey

- Mary O' Donnell, Ballybofey

- Eugene Quinn, Donegal Town and Dublin

Eileen McClafferty, Downings

The death has taken place of Eileen Mc Clafferty, née Barry, Cnoc Na Muirleog, Downings, Donegal, F92YY74.

Much-loved Mum to Kayleigh, Ryan and Aaron; beloved Nanny to Theo; predeceased by her father Andy; deeply regretted by her mum Ann and her brothers Andrew, Eamonn, John, Paul and Kieran. She will be sadly missed by her sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, cousins, aunties and uncles, extended family, neighbours and many friends.

Her remains are reposing at her brother's residence in Downings on Tuesday from 12 noon to 10pm with Rosary at 9pm. Family time only from 10pm. A shuttle bus service will be running from the Downings GAA Centre from 3pm to 10pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass in St John the Baptist, Carrigart on Wednesday at 11am with burial at the adjoining cemetery.

No flowers please, with donations in lieu if desired, to Crumlin Children's Hospital.

Patricia Slowey, Ardara and Longford

The peaceful death has occurred at Donegal Hospice of Patricia Slowey, née Devlin, Tullycleave, Ardara, and formerly of Longford.  

Loved and forever missed by her husband Terence, her children Yvonne (Matt), Jennifer (Owen) and Kelvin (Nicole), her grandchildren Lucy, Evelyn and Callum who she cherished dearly; sadly missed by her sisters Teresa, Catherine and Margaret, her brothers Michael and Christy, her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Patricia is predeceased by her parents Paddy and Margaret Devlin, and sister Angela.

Patricia’s remains will repose at Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara on Sunday from 6pm to 9pm and on Monday from 12pm to 8pm. Funeral home private on the morning of the funeral.

Removal from there on Tuesday to the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara, for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Patricia’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on The Church of the Holy Family website.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Donegal Hospice.

Fiona Elizabeth Anne Kennedy, Glenswilly and Termon

The death has taken place peacefully at home, of Fiona Elizabeth Anne Kennedy, née Robinson, Sand Stone House, Tullyhoner, Breenagh, Glenswilly, and formerly of Termon.

Predeceased by siblings Eddie, John, Gerry, Pat and Evelyn; devoted wife to husband Ray; devoted mother to sons John and wife Michelle (England), Chris and wife Tina (England), daughter Dee and husband Edward (Dunfanaghy); fondly remembered by her 11 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, siblings Maureen, Tony, Jean and Paul, extended family members, neighbours and friends.

Fiona's remain will repose in Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, F92 XE35, on Monday from 5.30pm to 7pm. Family and friends welcome. Family Home Strictly Private Please.

Funeral Mass in St Columba's Church, Glenswilly on Tuesday at 11am followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 3.30pm.

Emer Kearns, Wicklow and Ballyshannon

The death has taken place peacefully surrounded by her loving family, of Emer Kearns, née MacMahon, Rose Barronstown, Grangecon, County Wicklow and formerly Ballyshannon.

Predeceased by her loving husband Gérard and her two sons Raymond and David, Emer will be sadly missed by her daughters Deirdre and Barbara, grandchildren Raymond, Molly, Sam, Éabha and Eoin, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Her remains are reposing at her residence (W91 P2Y1) on Sunday from 2pm until prayers at 8pm.

Removal on Monday morning, to arrive at Newlands Cross crematorium (D24 K1CY) for 12.30pm. All are welcome to attend.

Family flowers only please.

Peter Gilmartin, Cork and Bundoran

The death has occurred of Peter Gilmartin, Monkstown, Cork and formerly of Bundoran. He passed away peacefully in the presence of his sister Dympna and in the tender care of the wonderful staff at Marymount.

Beloved partner of the late Eileen and dear brother of Dympna and Bernadine, he is sadly missed by his loving sisters, brother-in-law Colin, nephews Mark and Steven and their families, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

His remains are reposing at Forde's Funeral Home, Old Waterpark, Carrigaline on Monday from 1pm until 2pm, followed by cremation at The Island Crematorium at 3pm. Memorial Mass and burial of ashes will take place in Bundoran at a date to be confirmed.

No flowers please donations if desired to Marymount.

Charles Solan, Dublin and Dungloe

The death has occurred of Charles (Charlie) Solan Tallaght, Dublin and formerly of Dungloe. He passed away on December 21, peacefully at Tallaght Hospital, following a long illness, with his loving family by his side. 

Beloved husband and best friend of Mary Frances and loving dad to Brian, David, Sandra, Michael, Shane, Josh and Katie. Charlie will be forever loved and always remembered by his family, brothers Roger and John, his much loved and cherished grandchildren Isobel, Emma, Seán, Max, Mae, Mylo and Tadhg, extended family, friends and wonderful neighbours and his four-legged friend Ruby.

Reposal of his remains continues in his home on Sunday from 5pm until 7pm. 

Funeral Mass will take place on Monday at 11am in Sacred Heart Church, Killinarden, Tallaght, following onto Newlands Cross Crematorium.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Tymon North Nursing Home.

Mary Anne Canning, Rathmullan

The death has taken place of Mary Anne Canning, nèe Doherty,  Oughterlin, Rathmullan. She passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital Surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Joe, daughters Mary Moran and Sheila Brennan, son-in-law Mike; dear mother of Ann Friel (Michael), Una Rossbotham, Dan (Sheila) and Caroline; she will be sadly missed by her daughters, son, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Funeral will arrive to St Catherine’s Church, Oughterlin, F92A432, on Sunday for 11am for Requiem Mass followed by internment in Rathmullan cemetery.

Junior Jordan, Ballyshannon and Bundoran

The death has taken place of Junior (Henry) Jordan, 40 Saimer Drive, Ballyshannon and formerly of Antrim House, West End, Bundoran and Le Fleur Florists, Main Street Ballyshannon. He passed away peacefully in the exceptional care of all at Sligo University Hospital.

Forever loved and sadly missed by his loving partner Paul, his beloved mother Mary, sisters Stephanie Kelly (Tommy), Mary Scallon (Frank), Judy Oliver (Stephen), his brother Jim, and all his nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends, Junior is predeceased by his father Harry, sister Majella and brother John.

Celebration of Life will take place on Sunday morning at 11.30am in Breslin’s Funeral Home with removal afterwards to Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan for cremation service at 2pm.

Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Junior to SHOUT at Sligo University Hospital care of donation box at Funeral Home or to Breslin’s Funeral Directors.

As a mark of respect to the late Junior Jordan, Le Fleur Florists will remain closed until January 2.

Louise O’Donoghue, Galway and Ballybofey

The death has taken place of Louise O'Donoghue, née Dunne, Dun Saile, Prospect, Maree, Oranmore, County Galway and formerly of Ballybofey. She passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family after an illness borne with dignity and courage.

Predeceased by her parents Grania and John; dearly beloved wife of Eamonn, much loved mother of sons Eoin and Neil and daughter Rachel; Louise will be sadly missed by Neil's Fiancé Dana. Louise is survived by her brother Cormac and sisters Claire and Ruth, brother-in-law, her Aunt Ailish, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, friends and work colleagues.

House private by request.

Funeral Mass in St Joseph's Church, Maree on Sunday at 12.30pm with burial afterwards in Renville Cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Galway Hospice.

Mary O'Donnell, Ballybofey

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by her loving family of Mary O’ Donnell, née Browne, Dooish, Ballybofey.

Predeceased by her beloved husband John, parents James and Mary Anne, and her 12 brothers and sisters. Mary was the final surviving member of the Browne family of Meenticat, Drumkeen. She is deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her sons and daughters Seamus (Katie), Mary Margaret, Alice (John), Shaun (Nicola), Paul (Martina), Noel (Monica), Michael (Candida), her 34 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, nieces, nephews, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family, relatives and friends.

Funeral leaving from her residence on Sunday at 10 am for Requiem Mass at 11am in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar. Interment will take place afterwards in Drumboe cemetery. Mass will be streamed live via the parish webcam

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to Letterkenny University Hospital care of any family member.

Eugene Quinn, Donegal Town and Dublin

The death has occurred of Eugene Quinn, Knocklyon, Stoneybatter and formerly of Water Street, Donegal Town. Eugene, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, in the tender care of the staff of Fairview Community Unit.

He is predeceased by his father Peter, mother Mary B, brother John Bosco and his sisters Veronica and Helen. He will be sadly missed by his partner Teresa, son Conor and Conor’s mother Anne, his brothers Charles, Dominic, Liam, John and Hugh, his sisters Mary, Teresa, Roisín and Nora, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, extended family and a large circle of friends.

Funeral Mass will take place on Sunday in St Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town, F94 R5RK, at 11.30am. He will complete his journey home thereafter when he will be laid to rest among his deceased family and friends in Clar Cemetery, in the grounds of St Agatha’s Church, Clar, Donegal Town, F94 VXT6. The funeral service can be viewed live here.

Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made in memory of Eugene to a charity of your choice.

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