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Donegal death and funeral notices, Saturday July 6, 2024
The following deaths have taken place:
- Patricia (Pat) Harkin (née Keeley), Churchill
- Sean Hegarty, Ramelton
- Betty McColgan (née Sheils) Strabane and St. Johnston
- Patrick Coll, Portsalon
- Margaret Kelly, Gortnaskea, Burnfoot
- Mary Margaret Grant, Buncrana
- Sally Gallagher, Gortahork
- Andy McGovern, Letterkenny and Cavan
- Margaret (Greta) MacBride, Greencastle
- Josephine Doherty, Ballindrait
- Margaret MacBride, Greencastle
- Neil Doogan, Gortahork
- Gerard (Gerry) Lennon, Killea
- Majella McGlinchey (née Bonner), Newtowncunningham
- Dermot Kelly, Dunfanaghy and Letterkenny
- John Joe Ó Domhnaill, England and Ranafast
Patricia (Pat) Harkin (née Keeley), Churchill
The death has occurred of Patricia (Pat) Harkin (née Keeley), Corrderry, Glendowan, Churchill, F92 W5D5.
Peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital. Deeply regretted by her children Patrick & wife Sharon, Siobhan & partner Kenny Sage, Frances & husband Roger Wilkins, Charlene & partner John Boyle. Adored & missed by all her grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family, neighbours & friends.
Patricia's remains will repose at her daughter Frances's residence in Corrderry, Glendowan (F92 W5D5) from 7pm today Saturday, July 6, until 11pm & from 11am to 11pm tomorrow, Sunday, July 7.
Funeral from there on Monday morning, July 8, for requiem mass in St.Colmcille's Church Glendowan at 11am, followed by interment in Templedouglas Cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/churchhill
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice, care of any family member or Charlie Mc Clafferty Funeral Director.
Sean Hegarty, Ramelton
The death has occurred of Sean Hegarty, (Sean Hegarty & Sons Haulage Ltd), Woodtown, Ramelton, F92 RK37, July 5, 2024, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Sadly missed by his loving wife May, family, John (Siobhán), Claire (Shaun), Marylee (James), Glenda (Michael), Brian (Sarah), his ten grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposing at his home today, Saturday, July 6, from 3pm until 10pm and tomorrow, Sunday, July 7, from 12 noon until 10pm. Funeral mass on Monday, July 8th at 11am in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny.
Burial afterwards in Bank Cemetery, Ramelton.
Funeral mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Eunan’s Cathedral Letterkenny on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny
Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Betty McColgan (née Sheils) Strabane and St. Johnston
The death has occurred of Betty Mc Colgan (née Sheils) July 6 2024 at her home of Betty Mc Colgan (née Sheils) 60 Lisnafin Park, Strabane and formerly of Cavanacaw, St. Johnston.
Beloved wife of Eugene, much loved mother of Marie, Yolanda, Eugena and Barry, and sister of Noreen, Eddie, Bridie, Bernie, Dympna, Kevin, Marie and the late Paddy, Kathleen and Josie.
Reposing at her home on Saturday (July 6th) from 5p.m. Funeral leaving her home on Monday (July 8) at 9.15am. for Requiem Mass in St Mary`s Church, Melmount at 10am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, son, daughters, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sisters and family circle.
Family time please from 10pm to 11am. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam http://www.melmountparish.com/webtv.html
Margaret Kelly, Gortnaskea, Burnfoot
The death has occurred at her residence of Margaret Kelly, Gortnaskea, Burnfoot, F93 YR13.
Beloved wife of Seamus , much loved mother of Niall, James and the late baby Nuala.
Predeceased by her sisters Sadie O'Donnell, Mary Gallagher and Jean Arbuckle.
Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her husband, sons, nieces and nephews her extended family, friends and neighbours.
Her remains will be reposing at her home from 10am today, Saturday July 6.
Removal Monday morning July 8 at 10.15am to St Mura’s Church, Fahan for Requiem Mass at 11am.
Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Margaret’s Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/fahan.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Shaun Murphy Funeral Director.
Patrick Coll, Claggan, Portsalon
The death has occurred of Patrick Coll, Luton, England and formerly of Claggan, Portsalon.
Predeceased by his parents Maggie and Jamie, his brothers Hugh, James, John Bosco, Michael and his Sister Sadie.
Patrick will be remembered by his brother Gerard, his sisters Kathleen, Mary, Ann and Margaret, his nieces and nephews.
Patricks remains will repose at his brother Gerard Colls home in Claggan, Portsalon (F92W8H0) from 6pm on Saturday July 6.
Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Requiem mass will be held in St Columbas Church Massmount on Monday July 8 at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Rosary both nights at 8pm.
Mary Margaret Grant, Buncrana
The death has taken place of Mary Margaret Grant, peacefully at her home, Westbrook House, Buncrana.
Heartbroken by her passing her devoted husband of 53 years William and her daughters Edele (John), Eilish, Annemarie (Paul), Orla (Iain)and loving Son Liam (Sonya).
Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Jayne, Dearbhla, Eimear, Peter, Cormac, Henry, Aoife and Saoirse. Sadly missed by her sister Patt (Bahamas) and brother Joseph (Manchester), sisters-in-law, Nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her parents Hugh Farren (October 1986) Bridget Farren (November 1953) sisters Teresa (1952 age 10 years) Charlotte (Manchester January 1993), Betty (California July 2023) and brother Louis (1955 age 4 years).
Remains reposing at her residence from 11am on Saturday, July 6 until 10pm and on Sunday, July 7 from 11am until 10pm. Removal from there on Monday July 8 at 10.30 a.m. going to St Mary's church Cockhill for 11am requiem mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed online.
Sally Gallagher, Gortahork
The peaceful death has taken place at her home of Sally Gallagher (née Shiels) of Meenlaragh, Gortahork F92 TY26 and formerly of Ballywhoriskey, Fanad.
Predeceased by her parents Neil and Annie, her brothers Dorby and John, her sisters Máire and Margaret. Survived by her husband Patsy, sons James, Patrick and Neil, daughters Anne Claire and Sharon, in laws, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, her brothers Danny and Brendan, her sisters Biddy, Grace, Angela and Kitty, nieces, nephews and a large circle of family and friends.
Her remains reposing at her home. Rosary at 9.00pm, house private after Rosary and on the morning of the Funeral.
Funeral from there on Sunday, the 7th, for 1.00pm Requiem mass in Christ the King Church, Gortahork with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed live.
Andrew (Andy) McGovern, Letterkenny and Cavan
The death has taken place in the loving care of the staff of the Donegal Hospice of Andrew (Andy) McGovern of Glencar Irish (Long Lane), Letterkenny, formerly of Ballymagovern, Co Cavan.
Predeceased by his parents, Patrick and Margaret, Ballymagovern, Co Cavan, sisters Peggy and Bridie and brother Seamus (all Cavan).
Sadly missed by his loving wife Kathleen (née Doherty), sons Andrew (Andy) and Paul; grandchildren Matthew and Katie and daughters-in-law Anne (Andy) and Elaine (Paul); sisters Kathleen Sutherland (Leitrim), Eileen McManus (Cavan), Rose Ryan (N. Carolina), and Rita Tierney (New York); sisters-in-law Eileen McComack (England) and Madeleine McAteer (Lismonaghan); and brother-in-law Charlie McAteer; nieces and nephews and extended family and friends.
Reposing at the home of his son Andrew (Andy) at the Long Lane, Glencar Irish, Letterkenny, (F92 H5H0) from 12 noon to 9 pm on Saturday, July 6. Rosary at 9pm.
Family time please, after the Rosary and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass on Sunday, July 7, at 11.30am in the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine (F92 PN81), which can be viewed online, followed by interment in Conwal Cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if wished, to the Donegal Hospice, c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny, or any family member.
Margaret (Greta) MacBride, Greencastle
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Margaret (Gretta) MacBride Née Friel, surrounded by her heartbroken husband Seán and her loving family, late of White Bay House, Drumaweir, Greencastle, F93 DDX3.
Josephine Doherty, Ballindrait
The death has occurred of Josephine Doherty (née Sheils), Cloughfin, Ballindrait. Josephine will be lovingly missed by her daughter Lorena, beloved grandson Ethan, her brothers and sisters and all her extended family and friends.
Josephine was predeceased by her daughter Karen. Josephine will be reposing at her daughter Lorena Doherty’s residence, 10 Ballyduff Park, Lifford. Wake is strictly private at the request of the deceased.
Funeral Cortege will be leaving at 11.15am on Sunday morning, July 7, going to St Baithin’s Church, St Johnston for 12 noon Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
Neil Doogan, Gortahork
The death has taken place in the Lakehouse Nursing Home, Portnablagh of Neil Doogan of Ardsmore, Gortahork. Predeceased by his parents Manus and Mary and his brother Manus.
Survived by his sister Shelia Mc Goldrick (Tallaght, Dublin), nieces, nephews and a circle of family and friends.
His remains will repose at Gortahork Funeral premises today, Saturday, July 6 from 4pm till 9pm with Rosary at 9pm.
Funeral from there on Sunday for 11am requiem Mass in Christ the King Church, Gortahork with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed live.
Gerard (Gerry) Lennon, Killea
The death has occurred in Galway University hospital of Gerard (Gerry) Lennon, 605 Killea Cottages, Killea.
Gerard will be sadly missed by the Crossan and O’Donnell families and all his neighbours and friends.
Gerard was predeceased by his parents Tess and Leehan rest in peace. Remains reposing at his late residence, 605 Killea Cottages, Killea all day Saturday.
Funeral cortege leaving his late residence on Sunday, July 7 at 1.40pm travelling to Church of the Immaculate Conception, Killea for 2pm Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in All Saints Church Cemetery, Newtowncunningham.
Mass can be viewed online.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to Renal Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
Majella McGlinchey (née Bonner), Newtowncunningham
The death has taken place of Majella McGlinchey (née Bonner), 486 Colehill Park, Newtowncunningham, F93 RYN1. She passed away peacefully in the caring hands of the staff in the Donegal Hospice, surrounded by her loving family.
Majella will be sadly missed by her beloved husband Teddy, Children Marie (Frankie), Pauline (George) and Shaun (Julie), fondly remembered by sister Margaret, brothers Vincent and Willie, grandchildren, extended family members, neighbours and friends.
Funeral mass in All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham on Sunday, July 7 at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Funeral mass can be viewed online. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Donegal Hospice, care of any family member or Charlie Mc Clafferty Funeral Director.
Dermot Kelly, Dunfanaghy and Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Dermot Kelly, 23 Croagh Na Geeha Renclevin, Dunfanaghy, and formerly College Farm Road, Letterkenny. He passed away peacefully at Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny after a long illness bravely borne, surrounded by his loving family and under the wonderful care of the Hospice Staff.
Pre-deceased by his father Charlie and mother Muriel, uncles and aunts., Dermot is deeply regretted by his loving wife Joan (McShane), his broken-hearted children, daughters Rachel and Anneli, son Charlie.
Sadly missed by his siblings Rosemary (Cashel) Marianne (Dunfanaghy), Karl (Dunfanaghy), Aideen (Cork), Brian (Portmarnock), Maeve (Clonakilty) godchildren, nieces, and nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
House private please at the request of the deceased.
A private cremation will take place at a later date followed by a celebration of Dermot’s life.
Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or McGowan’s Funeral Home, Drumboe Avenue, Stranorlar.
John Joe Ó Domhnaill, England and Ranafast
Fuair John Joe Ó Domhnaill (John Joe Eoghain) as Rann na Feirste agus Leeds bás i Leeds ar an 21ú Meitheamh.
Ar shlua na bhfírean roimhe tá a áthair Paddy Chit agus a mháthair Kittie Eoghain. Maireann a phairtnéir Carol Cockill, a mhac Sean, a dheartháir Owenie, a dheirfiúracha Sarah agus Caitie, deartháireacha céile Vincent agus Johnny Den, neachtanna AnnMarie, Caitríona, Rosetta agus Sarah Jane agus gaolta eile.
Dhéanfar é a fhaire sa bhaile i Rann na Feirste , Dé Sathairn ón 11 a chlog ar maidin. Déarfar an paidrín ag a 8 a chlog.
Curfar é i Reilig úr Anagaire, Dé Domhnaigh 7ú Iúil , i ndiaidh Aifreann Tórraimh ag a 1 a chlog i dTeach Pobail Mhuire Réalt na Mara, Anagaire.
The death has taken place in Leeds of John Joe O' Donnell of Ranafast and Leeds.
Predeceased by his parents Paddy Chit and Kittie Eoghain, he is sadly missed by his partner Carol Cockill, son Sean, brother Owenie, sisters Sarah and Caitie, brothers-in-law Vincent and Johnny Den, nieces AnnMarie, Caitríona, Rosetta and Sarah Jane and extended family and friends.
His remains will repose at his home in Ranafast on Saturday from 11am. Rosary at 8pm.
Funeral Mass will take place on Sunday at 1pm in St Mary's Star of the Sea Church, Annagry, interment afterwards in the New Cemetery, Annagry. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page. https://shorturl.at/ILPXZ
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