Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday evening, April 17, 2024

The death has occurred at Donegal Hospice of Godfrey O'Donnell, Main Street, Ardara. Deeply regretted by his loving family, brother Brendan (U.S.A) and sister Nancy.

Sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

His remains will repose at Shovlins Funeral Home, Sandfield tomorrow, Thursday evening, from 6pm to 8pm. Funeral from there on Friday morning to The Cemetery at the Church of The Holy Family, Ardara for burial at 11am in the family plot.

The death has occurred peacefully of Sr. Brigid McGowan, in the her 98th year, at St. Macartan's Nursing Home, Clogher, Co. Tyrone and the Sisters of Mercy, St. Catherine's Convent, Ballyshannon, formerly Kinlough, Co. Leitrim.

Predeceased by her parents Terence and Brigid, her sister Mary and brother Terence.

Sadly, missed by St. Catherine's Mercy Community, Ballyshannon and the wider Mercy Community of the Northern Province and by her cousin Connie and her husband Kevin, cousin Ann McKeown and all extended family.

Remains reposing at St. Catherine's Mercy Convent Chapel, Ballyshannon on Thursday, April 18 from 3pm to 6pm.

Funeral mass will be in St. Catherine's Convent Chapel, Ballyshannon on Friday, April 19, at 11am, followed by burial in the Abbey Cemetery.

Reposing on Thursday from 5pm to 7pm at the Ramon Massey & Son Funeral Home, 3 Main Street, Tallaght Village, D24 NY65, (opposite The Priory).

Removal on Saturday to the Church of the Holy Family, Rathcoole arriving for 11am Mass.

Funeral immediately afterwards to Mount Jerome Crematorium. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society. Enquiries to Ramon Massey & Son Funeral Directors Tallaght Village Ph: 01 455 5121.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/rathcoole

The death has occurred of Sr. Claudine (Teresa) McEnnis, St Louis Sisters, peacefully at the Sonas Nursing Home, Knock and formerly of Milltown, Co. Galway and Ard Lughaidh Secondary School, Bundoran (past teacher).

Predeceased by her brothers, Fr. Frank, Fr. Tom, Paddy, Joe, Kevin, Jarlath and Brendan and her sisters Sr. Felicity and Vera. She will be dearly missed by her sister Eithne and her husband Jerry Hughes, her nieces and nephews, her St. Louis Sisters and her many friends.

Reposing at the O’Hora Funeral Home, Kiltimagh, F12 Y1F7 on Thursday evening from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Friday in the Church of the Holy Family, Kiltimagh at 12 noon with burial at approximately 2pm in Kilconly Cemetery, Milltown, Co. Galway.

Sr Claudine’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.kiltimaghparish.org

Enquiries to John Mc Hugh Funeral Director 086 8164276.

Suddenly, Tuesday, April 16 2024. Predeceased by his parents William & Sarah. Patsy will be deeply missed by his beloved wife Dolores, son Matthew (Aideen), brothers Liam & Brendan, sisters in law, nieces, nephews & large circle of family & friends.

Patsy will repose at his home, strictly private to family, close friends and neighbours. Requiem mass will take place on Friday, April 19 2024, in St Patrick's Church, Belleek at 11am with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Marie Curie Nurses Fermanagh. 

The death has occurred of Joseph Doherty, Owenagadrash, Crossroads, Killygordon, F93 KV25.

Beloved husband of the late Dorothy, and much loved father of Martin, Margaret, Mary and the late James, cherished brother of the late Mary, Margaret, Seamus and Patsy.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his son, daughters, daughters in law Kate and Wendy, son in law Patrick, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

Remains reposing at the home of his daughter Margaret at Owenagadrash, Crossroads, Killygordon F93 KV25. Funeral leaving from his daughter’s home on Thursday April 18 at 10.20 am for Requiem Mass in St. Patrick’s Church Crossroads, Killygordon at 11am.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish webcam at https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish

Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the Patients Comfort Fund, St. Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar, care of any family member.

Family time from 10pm until 11 am, and on the morning of the funeral. A one way system will be in operation, via Gleneely School.

The peaceful death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice of Catherine Veronica (Vonnie) Leyden, née Bonner, Augheygault, Drumkeen.

Predeceased by her husband Terry, sister Molly, brother Kevin and sister-in-law Mary. Loving mother of sons Derek and Paul, daughter Sharon, son-in-law Derrick and daughter-in-law Rena. Devoted grandmother of Ella, Ben, Tara and Paris. Vonnie will be deeply missed by her sister Deirdre and the wider Leyden and Bonner families.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence. House private please to family and close friends at the request of the deceased.

Funeral leaving from there on Thursday April 18 at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Drumkeen followed by interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Donegal hospice care of any family member or Terence McClintock funeral director.