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Donegal death and funeral notices June 18, 2024
The following deaths have taken place:
- Eileen Arnold, Killybegs and formerly Surrey, England
- Margaret (Maggie) Sweeney (née McDermott) Creeslough
- Teresa Carolan (née Dunleavy), Letterkenny / Belmullet, Mayo
- Eamon (Edward) Duffy, Derry City / Clonmany
- Myra Floyd, Ramelton
- Marie Hughes, née O’ Donnell, Castlefin
- Michael McDaid, Manorcunningham
- Nicholas Patrick Meenan, Oxfordshire, Tory Island and Dunfanaghy
- Raymond Montgomery, Letterkenny
- Joe Woods, Gortahork
- Maggie Sweeney, Creeslough
- Myra Floyd, Ramelton
- Rose Nelis, Letterkenny and Creeslough
- Katie Stewart, Derrybeg
- Mary Bridget (Marie) Hughes, Castlefin
Eileen Arnold, Killybegs and formerly Surrey, England
The death has occurred of Eileen Arnold, Bungosteen, Killybegs and formerly of Surrey, England at Letterkenny University Hospital. Beloved wife of Dave, much loved mother to Sarah (Joel), Lucy (Will) and David and grandmother to Emily, Harvey, Lily, Phae, Alfie and Isla.
Predeceased by her parents Joe and Nellie and her sister Rosemary. Survived by her brother Jimmy. She will be sadly missed by her brother in law, sister in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends in England and Killybegs.
Her remains will repose at Mc Brearty's Funeral Home, Killybegs (F94 R8WR) on Thursday, June 20, from 6pm-8pm.
Funeral in St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs on Friday, June 21, at 1pm followed by burial in the local cemetery. Mass will be streamed live at the link below.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Oncology Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital, C/O Mc Brearty Undertakers.
House private please.
Margaret (Maggie) Sweeney (née McDermott) Creeslough
The peaceful death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice of Margaret (Maggie) Sweeney (nee McDermott) Ballyboes, Creeslough, F92YX09.
Sadly missed by her husband Vincent, daughters; Michelle (Johnny) and Claire (Shane), her brothers; Gerry, Packie, Michael, Andrew, Tony and Donal, her sister Bridget and their families; her close and wider family circle and friends. Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Catherine and her brother John.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence in Ballyboes. Wake on Tuesday June 18 and Wednesday June 19 from 3pm to 8pm. all welcome.
Funeral Mass in St. Michael's Church, Creeslough on Thursday June 20 2024 at 12noon. Burial afterwards in Doe Graveyard. Mass can be viewed live on https://www.mcn.live/Camera/st-michaels-church. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c/o of any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director, Creeslough.
Teresa Carolan (née Dunleavy), Letterkenny / Belmullet, Mayo
The death has occurred of Teresa Carolan (née Dunleavy), Scribley, Letterkenny, formerly Corclough, West Belmullet, Co. Mayo.
Teresa remains will arrive at St. Eunan's Cathedral on Monday June 24 at 5.45pm.
Funeral mass at 11am in St. Eunan's Cathedral on Tuesday June 25 with cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Tullymongan Upper, Cavan (H12 RF78).
Eamon (Edward) Duffy, Derry City / Clonmany
The death has occurred of Eamon (Edward) Duffy, 37, Northland Drive, Derry City, Derry, BT48 7JS / Clonmany
Suddenly, June 11 2024 in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands
Devoted Husband of the late Pam (Pamela), loving dad to Claire (Dessie), Bridgeen (Robert) and Colum (Aisling), adored grandfather of Emma, Oscar, Katie & Angus.
Beloved son of the late Edward and Mary. Dear brother of Kathleen, Michael (Mick) & the late Bernie also a Cherished Uncle and Great Uncle.
Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his entire family circle.
Myra Floyd, Breaghy, Ramelton
The death has occurred of Myra Floyd, Breaghy, Ramelton, F92 KP48, June 16, 2024, peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital.
Dearly beloved wife of the late Andy, much loved mother of Ann, Samuel and the late William.
Reposing at her home where you are all welcome to pay your respects.
Funeral service on Wednesday, June 19, at 2pm in Ramelton Presbyterian Church. Burial afterwards in Bank Cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Irish Wheelchair Association, c/o any family member.
Myra will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by Ann, Samuel and his wife Margaret, grandchildren Andrew, Emma and Roseanna, relatives, many friends, kind neighbours and her dedicated team of carers from the Irish Wheelchair Association.
Marie Hughes, (née O’ Donnell), Tirnagushoge, Castlefin
The sudden death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Marie Hughes, (née O’ Donnell), Tirnagushoge, Castlefin, F93 AYD6.
Beloved wife of Pat Joe, much loved mother to Valerie, Sharon, Patrick, Martin, Lisa, Conor, and the late Diane, and grandchild Ollie, cherished sister of Noel, Sean, Al, and the late Vincent, Eamon, Danny, and Sadie. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, daughters, brothers, sister, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, great-grandson AJ, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposing at her late residence. Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday, June 19, at 11.20am for Requiem Mass in St.Mary’s Church, Castlefin at 12 noon.
Interment in the adjoining Churchyard. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/urneycastlefinnparish
Family time from 9pm to 12 noon, and on the morning of the funeral.
Michael McDaid, Dunduffsfort, Manorcunningham
The sudden death has occurred of Michael McDaid, Dunduffsfort, Manorcunningham at Letterkenny University Hospital on Monday June 17 2024. Deeply missed by his loving wife Sandra, sons Shaun, Stuart and Alexander, daughter-in-law Orla, grandson Logan, brothers Pat, Barry, Hugh and William, sisters Maureen and Ann-Marie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Predeceased by his parents Mary and Patrick, brothers Christopher and Shaun and sister Audrey.
Michael’s remains will repose at The Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny F92 XE35 on Wednesday June 19 from 6pm until 8pm.
Private cremation will take place later. Family flowers only please.
Nicholas Patrick Meenan, Oxfordshire, Tory Island and Dunfanaghy
The death has taken place of Nicholas Patrick Meenan, late of Thame Oxfordshire, formerly of Tory Island and Dunfanaghy. Nicholas passed away peacefully at Florence Nightingale Hospice in the company of his loving wife Mary and caring daughter Kerry.
Predeceased by his brother Peter and sister Mary; much loved father of Peter, Paul and Kerry, brother of Michael, Sadie and John. He will also be sadly missed by his daughters-in-law Orla and Sarah, and his son-in-law Chris, his grandchildren Seb, Charlie, Jack, Harry, Martha, Nellie and Daisy, as well as his extended family, nieces, nephews, neighbours and his circle of friends.
A funeral service will take place at St Edmund Campion RC Church, Watlington, Oxfordshire at 2.30pm on June 28, with the cremation at 4pm at Oxford Crematorium. Wake to be held at Holiday Inn, Pear Tree, Oxford that evening.
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, can be made to Florence Nightingale Hospice.
Raymond Montgomery, Letterkenny
The sudden death has taken place of Raymond Montgomery, Gortnavern,Coolboy, Letterkenny, F92 TW7T.
Deeply regretted by his sister Bernie, brothers Dessie and Pat, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. He is predeceased by his mother Mary, brothers Paul and Shaun and his uncle Seamus.
His remains are reposing at his home from 5pm Tuesday. Family time from 10pm until 11am.
Requiem mass on Thursday at 11am in St Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan. Burial will take place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Columba’s Church Kilmacrennan.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Pieta House, c/o any family member or Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.
Joe Woods, Gortahork
The sudden death has taken place of Joe Woods, Fanaboy, Gortahork F92 VX34.
Predeceased by his parents Michael and Betty, he is survived by his brothers Michael, James, John and Martin, sisters Mary Bridget, Kathleen, Caroline, Elizabeth, Sophie, Barbara, Angela, Dolores, Theresa and Claire, in-laws, nieces, nephews and a large circle of family and friends.
The wake is taking place at his home with Rosary nightly at 8pm.
Funeral from there on Thursday for 11am Requiem Mass in Christ the King Church, Gortahork with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/christ-the-king-gortahork
Maggie Sweeney, Creeslough
The peaceful death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Margaret (Maggie) Sweeney, née McDermott, Ballyboes, Creeslough, F92YX09.
Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Catherine and her brother John, she is sadly missed by her husband Vincent, daughters Michelle (Johnny) and Claire (Shane); her brothers Gerry, Packie, Michael, Andrew, Tony and Donal; her sister Bridget and their families; her close and wider family circle and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence in Ballyboes. Wake on Wednesday from 3pm to 8pm. All welcome. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass in St Michael's Church, Creeslough on Thursday at 12 noon. Burial will take place afterwards in Doe Graveyard. Mass can be viewed live on https://www.mcn.live/Camera/st-michaels-church
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired, to the Donegal Hospice C/O of any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director, Creeslough.
Myra Floyd, Ramelton
The death has taken place peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital, of Myra Floyd, Breaghy, Ramelton, F92 KP48.
Dearly beloved wife of the late Andy, much loved mother of Ann, Samuel and the late William. Myra will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by Ann, Samuel and his wife Margaret, grandchildren Andrew, Emma and Roseanna, relatives, many friends, kind neighbours and her dedicated team of carers from the Irish Wheelchair Association.
Her remains are reposing at her home where you are all welcome to pay your respects.
Funeral service on Wednesday at 2pm in Ramelton Presbyterian Church. Burial will take place afterwards in Bank Cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Irish Wheelchair Association, c/o any family member.
Rose Nelis, Letterkenny and Creeslough
The death has occurred of Rose Nelis (née Sheridan), 57, Hawthorn Heights, Letterkenny, F92 RX9H, and formerly Ballyboes Creeslough. She passed away peacefully at her home in the loving care of her family.
Predeceased by her husband James (Jim) and daughter Breda, she will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her family, son Michael and daughter-in-law Mary Teresa (Letterkenny), daughters Rosaleen and son-in-law Steven (Dublin), Sharon, Yvonne and Lorraine and son-in-law Eamonn (Termon), grandson James, granddaughters Ella Rose and Chloe, brother Bernard and sister-in-law Ann (Creeslough), nieces, nephews and wide family circle and friends.
Her remains are reposing at the family home on Tuesday from 12 noon to 9 pm with Rosary at 9pm. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral to St Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny on Wednesday for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed live at www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by burial in the family plot at New Leck Cemetery.
Katie Stewart, Derrybeg
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Kathleen (Katie) Stewart, Cotteen, Derrybeg, F92 Y8K0.
Predeceased by her husband Alex, sisters Teresa and Maureen and brother Hughie; she is sadly missed by her nieces and nephews and extended family and friends.
Her remains will repose at her home on Tuesday from 11am to 8pm, with Rosary at 8pm. House private after Rosary and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday morning at 11am in St Mary's Church Derrybeg, with interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page https://shorturl.at/JOfpm
Mary Bridget (Marie) Hughes, Castlefin
The sudden death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Marie Hughes, (nee O’ Donnell), Tirnagushoge, Castlefin, F93 AYD6.
Beloved wife of Pat Joe, much loved mother to Valerie, Sharon, Patrick, Martin, Lisa, Conor, and the late Diane, and grandchild Ollie, cherished sister of Noel, Sean, Al, and the late Vincent, Eamon, Danny, and Sadie. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, daughters, brothers, sister, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, great-grandson AJ, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence. Family time from 9pm to 12 noon, and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday at 11.20am for Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Castlefin at 12 noon. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/urneycastlefinnparish
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