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

The following deaths have taken place:

- Comdt David O' Regan, Mayo and Ardara

- Priscilla Doherty, Kilmacrennan

- Sarah Ann Connolly, Drimroe

- Laurence McNelis, Carrick and Dungloe

- May Sheils, Carrigart

- Rory O'Kelly, Dublin, Raphoe and Letterkenny

Comdt David O' Regan, Mayo and Ardara

The death has taken place of Comdt David O'Regan, Westport, County Mayo and formerly of Ardara, Donegal. David passed away peacefully after a short illness bravely borne, surrounded by his family at Galway University Hospital.

Predeceased by his parents Kay and Comdt. David O’Regan, nephew Evan Tracey, sister-in-law Tina O’Regan, David will be missed by his heartbroken family - wife Stephanie (née Kennedy), children Niamh, David, Steven and Nadine, granddaughter Lily-Mae, step-daughters Stacey and Zoë, siblings Trina, Eamonn, Kevin, Joey, Jimmy, Denise and Marita, uncle Kevin O’Regan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and wide circle of friends.

In keeping with David’s wishes, there will be no public funeral wake.

Friends and family are invited to join the funeral procession leaving Navin’s Funeral Home on Thursday at 12.15pm travelling through Westport town. This will be followed by a celebration of his beautiful life at Shannon Crematorium at 3pm.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Irish Cancer Society.

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.

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