Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Easter Monday morning, April 6

The following deaths have taken place:

- Priscilla Doherty, Kilmacrennan

- Sarah Ann Connolly, Drimroe

- Laurence McNelis, Carrick and Dungloe

- May Sheils, Carrigart

- Rory O'Kelly, Dublin, Raphoe and Letterkenny

- John J Bell, Dongeal Town

- Pádraig Cafferkey, Ramelton

- John Rodgy McMenamin, Inver

- Eamonn Gillespie, Carrick

Priscilla Doherty, Kilmacrennan

The death has taken place peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital, of Priscilla Doherty (née McFadden), 2 Rosemount, Kilmacrennan, County Donegal, F92 H5N0.

Deeply regretted by her loving family, Neil, Mary Gallagher (George), Patrick (RIP) (Jackie), Paul (Bernie), James (Eileen), Winnie Huston (Kevin), Rosaleen Forde (Martin), Margaret Murray (John), Oliver (Josephine) and Cathal (Geraldine), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters Teresa McGettigan, Bridget O’Shaughnessy and Rose McDaid, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her husband Neil and son Patrick.

Her remains are reposing at her home on Monday and Tuesday from 11am until 10pm each day. Rosary each night at 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only please. 

Requiem Mass on Wednesday  at 11am in St Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. 

Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Columba’s Church Kilmacrennan. 

Sarah Ann Connolly, Drimroe

The peaceful death has occurred of Sarah Ann Connolly, née Gillespie, of Drimroe, Glencolmcille. She passed away at Donegal Hospice surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents Peter and Bridget, her beloved husband Joe, her sister Phyllis and her brothers Patrick and Christopher Martin, Sarah will be eternally missed by her loving family – Mary (Dave), Maeve (Andrew), Michael, Bernie (Gerard). Proud nanny of Meghan, Shane, Jessica, Heather, Joshua, Emma, Hayden and Sophie; fondly remembered by her beloved sister Maureen, her nieces Mary and Michelle and her nephew David, extended family and lifelong friends.

Her remains are reposing at her family home in Drimroe, F94 W6HK on Monday and Tuesday from 12pm until the Rosary at 9pm each day. House strictly private at all other times.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday in St Columba's Church, Glencolmcille at 11 am, with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Laurence McNelis, Carrick and Dungloe

The peaceful death has occurred of Laurence McNelis, Straleel, Carrick and of Teach Inishfree, Dungloe.

Predeceased by his parents Francie and Kate, his brother Brian, his sister Maureen and his brother-in-law Proinnsias, Laurence will be deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving sisters Cait and Gabrielle, his nieces and nephews, extended family, his many housemates in Dungloe, especially John, Maureen and Noreen and his caring friends, who looked after him with great kindness and companionship over the years.

Laurence’s remains arrive at his sister Cait’s home in Straleel (F94 R884) for 12 noon on Monday. A one-way system will operate to the wake house with entrance via the Bogagh Road.

Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday in St Columba's Church, Carrick at 1pm with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

May Sheils, Carrigart

The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of May Sheils, née Coyle, 100 Umlagh, Carrigart. F92 K0F3.

Predecessed by her husband Josie, daughters Eileen and Mary, granddaughter Alisha, and sister Francis, she is sadly missed by her daughters, Josephine, Jeanette (Christopher), Brenda (Shane), sons Patrick (Margaret), Michael (Gráinne), Charlie, John, Brian (Sarah), grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother, Charlie and sisters, Nancy, Bridget, Eileen, Noreen, Romie, inlaws and extended family and friends.

Her remains are reposing at her home with wake continuing on Monday from 12 noon until after the Rosary at 9pm. Family time only on the morning of the funeral.

May's Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday at 11am in the Church of StJohn the Baptist, Carrigart. F92 FW93 with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Mevagh Parish Facebook Page 

Rory O'Kelly, Dublin, Raphoe and Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Rory O'Kelly, Finglas, Dublin and formerly of Raphoe and Letterkenny. He passed away peacefully, at the Mater Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. 

Beloved husband and soulmate of Maggie and devoted father of Debbie, he will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken wife and daughter, son-in-law David, cherished grandson Rián, his sisters Suzanne, Cora, Ingrid, Finola, Derry, Dolores and brother Páid, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, extended family, friends and neighbours. Rory is predeceased by his parents Maura and Patrick, sister Barbara and brother Dom.

His remains are reposing at his home on Monday from 5pm to 7pm. 

Funeral on Tuesday to St Canice’s Church, Finglas Village arriving for 11am Requiem Mass, followed by Cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium.

Family flowers only please.

John J Bell, Dongeal Town

The peaceful death has taken place, surrounded by his family, of John J Bell, Water Street, Donegal Town.

Predeceased by his loving wife Kathleen, his parents Annie and Isaac , his sisters Carmel and Josie and his brother Seamus, he is profoundly missed and forever in the hearts of his sons David (Miyoko), Stephen (Bridin), Nigel and daughter Catherine (John), his sisters Colette (Paddy), Anna, Maisie, sister-in-law Patricia, and grandchildren Annie, Jenni, Adam, Katie, Aidan, Andrew, Aoife, John, Ciara and Rosie.

Funeral Mass on Monday in St Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town at 11am followed by burial at St Agatha’s Church, Clar , Donegal Town. Mass will be streamed on the church webcam 

Pádraig Cafferkey, Ramelton

The peaceful death has taken place in the wonderful care of Arás Uí Dhomhnaill Nursing Home of Pádraig (Pat) Cafferkey of Ballyare, Ramelton, Letterkenny, F92Y8K1. 

Predeceased by his beloved parents Emily and James, his sister Kathleen and brother Sean, he is deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his family, loving wife Mary, daughter Emma (Conor) and sons Martin (Sinead), Paul (Dominique) and Seán (Brittany). He was an adored grandad to his grandchildren, a cherished brother to his sisters Mary and Anne, and brother Tony, a dearly loved brother-in-law, uncle, and treasured friend to many.

Family time please on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral leaving his home on Monday at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine, Letterkenny, F92 PN81 at 11am, followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on the church YouTube channel 

Family flowers only please, donations if wished, to the Residents Comfort Fund, Arás Uí Dhomhnaill, Milford, c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

John Rodgy McMenamin, Inver

The death has occurred of John Rodgey McMenamin, Castleogary, Inver and formerly of Aghyaran.

He was dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his wife Denise, his four sons Paul (Gráinne), Stephen, Benny (Edel), Denis (Enya), his three step-daughters Shannon (Shane), Rachel and Ciara (Paul), his beautiful grandchildren Amy (Jamie), Shea, Séan, Kian, Conor and Riley.

Removal from his late residence in Castleogary, Inver, F94 YE00, on Monday, going to St Naul's Church, Ardaghey for Funeral Mass at 11am, with interment afterwards in the local cemetery. The funeral mass will be live-streamed on the St Naul's parish, Inver, Facebook page

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust.

Eamonn Gillespie, Carrick

The death has taken place peacefully in his sleep at home, of Eamonn Gillespie, Carrick. 

Predeceased by his wife Mary, his parents James Edward and Joan and his brother Martin, Eamonn will be sadly missed by his daughter Maureen (Carl) his sons Gary and Paul, his grandchildren Jason, Thomas, Amy, Leah and Shay, his brothers Anthony, Kevin, Raymond and David, his sisters Eileen and Geraldine, his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of relatives and friends.

His remains reposed overnight at St Columba’s Church, Carrick.

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

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