The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Briget Christina, Carlon, (née Gallagher), Owey Island
Sheamus Harkin, Carndonagh
James Mc Nulty, Stranorlar
Lydia Carlin (née Simpson), Buncrana
Fenal Shiels, Fanad
Dan (Donal) Kelly, Churchill
Paddy Lynch, Manorcunningham
Sr Noreen Hurley SSL, Rathmines and formerly Buncrana
Helena Ford (née Toland), Clonmany and formerly Carndonagh
Mona Harkin (née Rodgers), Manorcunningham
Celine Whelan (née Carr), Rathfarnham and formerly Kilcar
Catherine Tully (née O’Donoghue), London and Donegal
Michael (Bidda) Corbett, Canada and formerly Bundoran
Briget Christina, Carlon, (née Gallagher), Owey Island
Briget passed suddenly and unexpectedly at Ninewells Hospital Dundee, with all her family by her side, on Tuesday.
Bridget Christina (nee Gallagher) aged 84 years, adored wife of the late Edwin, cherished mum of Edwin, Gerald and Teresa, very proud granny of Belinda, Claire, Danielle, Aaron and Marie, and great granny of Darcy, a much loved mother in law of Lynn, Karen and Donald, a dear sister, sister in law, auntie cousin and friend to many.
Her remains will repose at Mc Glynn’s Funeral Home Dungloe (F94ND68) on Thursday from 6pm until Rosary at 8pm.
Funeral Mass in St Mary’s Church, Kincasslagh, on Friday, at 11am , followed by interment in Cruit Island Cemetery
Sheamus Harkin, Carrowmore, Glentogher, Carndonagh
The death has occurred of Sheamus Harkin, Carrowmore, Glentogher, Carndonagh.
Peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at the Donegal Hospice, surrounded by his loving family.
Beloved husband of Mary and much-loved father of Shane (Nicola), Emma (Barry) and Aaron (Danielle).
Predeceased by his parents, Frank and Cassie, his grandson, Sam, his brothers, Pat, Mick and Willie, and his sisters, Eileen and Rose.
Sheamus is a dear brother of John, Sadie and Mary.
Deeply regretted by his grandchildren, Jack, Charlie, Emily, Éireann, Conor, Lúca and Indie, his nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Sheamus’ remains will repose at Kelly’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh (F93YE1C) from 4.00pm to 6.00pm today, Wednesday, where all are welcome to pay their respects.
Removal from there at 6.00pm this evening, Wednesday going to his late residence.
Please note the family home is private to family and close friends on Wednesday night.
Seamus will repose at his home on Thursday from 2.00pm to 8.00pm where all are welcome to pay their respects.
A shuttle bus will be in operation from the main road.
Removal from there on Friday morning at 10.20am going to The Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh for 11.00am Requiem Mass, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Blaine McCarron – Kelly’s Funeral Directors.
James Mc Nulty, Stranorlar
The sudden death has occurred of James Mc Nulty, Ard Mc Cool, Stranorlar.
Predeceased by his parents Seamus and Betty. Much loved brother of Catherine.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his sister, extended family, and friends.
Reposing at Mc Cool’s Funeral Home, Ballybofey on Wednesday, November 4 and Thursday, November 5 from 6 pm concluding with rosary at 9pm.
Funeral leaving the Funeral Home on Friday, November 6 at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am.
Interment in Drumboe cemetery.
The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar
Lydia Carlin (née Simpson), Buncrana
The death has taken place at her residence of Lydia Carlin née Simpson, Westbrook, Buncrana.
Beloved wife of Joey Carlin and loving mother of Joseph (Andrea) Marie (Barry), Geraldine, Lydia (Matthew) Gráinne (Conor) .
Dear grandmother to Aoife, John James, Finbar, Thomas, Joseph, Aria, Eva and Dàire. Much loved sister of Bridid (John), Francis (Pat), Mary (Hugh), Ann (Tom), Edmund (Pat), Margaret (Neil), Josephine (Pat), Paddy (Marian). Sister -in -laws Patricia (Bernard) and Monica.
Predeceased by her Parents Peggy and Jerry, Brother Oliver RIP.
Lydia’s remains will be reposing at her residence from 12 noon on Wednesday, November 4 and Thursday 5. House strictly private from 9 pm until 12 noon on both days.
Funeral from there on Friday, November 6 at 10:20am going to St Mary’s church Cockhill for 11o’clock requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Fenal Shiels, Fanad
The death has taken place of Fenal Shiels, Tullynadall, Kindrum, Fanad.
Peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents Neil and Bridget.
Deeply regretted by his wife Kathleen, sons Finnian (Shannian) and Shaun and his daughters Marian (Martin) Friel and Breid (Brian) Shields.
Sadly missed by his adored grandchildren Óisín, Finn, Saoirse, Peadar, Clodagh, Dáithí and Odhrân.
He will be greatly missed by his sisters Margaret Kennedy and Susan Cremins, his nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and his many friends.
Fenal’s remains will repose at his late residence (F92NC58) from 3pm on Wednesday, November 4.
Rosary both nights of the wake at 9pm.
Requiem Mass will held in St. Mary’s Church, Fanavolty on Friday, November 6 at 11am, followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired to Tamney Patient Comfort Fund, care of any family member.
House private after the Rosary and on the morning of the funeral.
Dan (Donal) Kelly, Churchill
The death has occurred of Dan (Donal) Kelly, Churchill, peacefully in the care of the staff in Carndonagh Community Hospital.
Predeceased by parents Dan and Bridget, brother’s Jim, Paddy, Neil and Edward, sister’s Kathleen and Mary.
Survived by sisters Margaret and Nellie. Fondly remembered by his niece’s, nephew’s, extended family members, neighbours and friends.
Dan’s remains will repose in Lily Hill Funeral Home, Mountain top, Letterkenny, (F92 PX3R) on Wednesday, November 4 from 6pm until 8pm.
Dan’s remains will arrive at St Columba’s Church Termon on Thursday evening, November 5 for reception prayers at 8pm. Funeral Mass there on Friday morning, November 6 at 11am followed by interment in Gartan Cemetery.
Family flowers only, donations if desired to The Carndonagh Community Hospital comfort fund care of Charlie Mc Clafferty Funeral Director or any family member.
Please feel free to leave a message of condolence for Dan’s family in the section below or on Charlie Mc Clafferty’s Facebook page.
Paddy Lynch, Manorcunningham
The death has taken place of Paddy Lynch, Galdonagh Upper, Manorcunningham, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his son Liam, parents Willie and Molly, and his sisters Bridget (infant), Bridget and Mary.
Deeply regretted by his wife Hannah, sons Martin (Teresa) Galdonagh, and Michael (Aisling) Trentagh, and his daughters Maggie Sweeney (Johnny) Garryharry, Letterkenny and Patricia (Belfast), and his sister Sally.
Adored grandfather of Adina, Lisa-Marie, Ciara, Heidi, Amy, Jamie, Eoghan, Hannah-May, Kayla, Blake and Jude and great grandfather of Mason and Callie.
Sadly missed by his extended family, neighbours and his many friends.
Paddy’s remains will repose at his late residence (F92T0V9) from 12 noon on Wednesday, November 4.
Rosary will be held at 9pm.
Requiem Mass will be held in St. Columba’s Church, Drumoghill on Thursday, November 5, at 2 pm with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
House private on the morning of the funeral please.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Medical 2 at Letterkenny University Hospital or The Irish Heart Foundation c/o any family member.
Sr Noreen Hurley SSL, Rathmines and formerly Buncrana
The death has occurred of Sr Noreen Hurley, Sisters of St Louis, Rathmines, Ramsgrange, Nigeria and formerly of Buncrana on November 3, in the loving care of the staff of Maryfield Nursing Home, Chapelizod.
Predeceased by her parents Bridget and Patrick, her sisters-in-law Diane and Mary.
Sadly missed by her brothers Fr. Colm, Paddy, Liam, her sister Moya, her nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, her extended family, her St Louis Community and Associates and her many friends.
Reposing at the St. Louis Convent, Rathmines, on Thursday, November 5, from 4pm to 5pm with Evening Prayer at 5pm.
Removal to the Church of Mary Immaculate Refuge of Sinners, Rathmines on Friday morning, November 6, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am.
Burial afterwards at Kilmashogue Cemetery, Edmondstown Road, Rathfarnham.
The Mass may be viewed https://www.rathminesparish.ie/webcam/
Helena Ford (née Toland), Clonmany and formerly Carndonagh
The death has occurred of Helena Ford née Toland, Saint Columbcille Village, Clonmany, formerly Benduff, Carndonagh and Mindoran, Clonmany.
Predeceased by her husband John.
Dear sister of Margaret and Joe.
Predeceased by her brothers and sisters, Hughie, Cassie, Jim, Mary, Grace, Philomena, John, Anthony, Eddie and Josie.
Helena will be sadly missed by her extended family and friends.
Helena’s remains will repose at her brother Joe and sister-in-law Hannah’s residence, Cleagh, Clonmany F93XY54 from 5pm on Tuesday.
Funeral leaving from there on Thursday, November 5 at 10.30am, going to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany for requiem Mass at 11am, with burial afterwards in Church of Ireland adjoining cemetery, Malin Town.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Saint Collumbcille Village, Co any family member or Comiskey Funeral Directors.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/clonmany.
Mona Harkin (née Rodgers), Manorcunningham
The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital on Monday, November 2, of Mona Harkin née Rodgers, Errity, Manorcunningham F92 X9C7.
Deeply missed by her loving daughters May (Clive) and Kathleen (Gabriel), son Seán (Karen), grandchildren Declan, Danny, Jasmine-May and Mitchell, great-grandchildren Phoebe and Henry, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Mona is predeceased by her husband John, sister Martha Devir and brothers Bobby, Benny, Willie, George, Tommy, Jim, Anton and infant Danny.
Mona’s remains will be reposing at her late residence on Tuesday, November 3 from 4pm and on Wednesday, November 4 from 12 noon with Rosary both nights at 9pm. Family time after the Rosary please.
Funeral from there at 10.15am on Thursday, November 5, going to St. Columba’s Church, Drumoghill for 11am Requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Celine Whelan (née Carr), Rathfarnham and formerly Kilcar
Whelan (née Carr) Celine, Rathfarnham and formerly of Kilcar, November 1, just prior to her 94th birthday.
Peacefully, after a short illness bravely borne, in the wonderful care of the staff of the M.I.S.A. Unit in St. James’ Hospital, with her family by her side.
Predeceased by her husband Andrew and son David. Much loved mother of Margaret, John, Andrew and Paul and sister of Sr. Finnian Carr (Ursuline Convent, Thurles).
Celine will be greatly missed and remembered with love by her children, sister, son-in-law John, daughters-in-law Geraldine, Mary and Michelle, grandchildren Ciara, Nikki, Kate, Mark, Conor, Declan, Rory and Jenny and great grandchildren, Pearl, Mia, Meghan, Beau, Iseult, Jack, Olivia, Elisa and Amelia, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbors.
Reposing at her home from 5pm on Wednesday evening, November 4.
Removal from her home on Thursday morning, November 5, to the Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10 am, followed by burial in Kilmashogue Cemetery.
Family flowers only please.
Celine’s family would like to take this opportunity to offer their sincere gratitude to all the Doctors, Nurses and Staff in the M.I.S.A. Unit in St. James Hospital for all the excellent care which was given to Celine during her stay with them. Thank you.
Funeral Mass may be viewed on this link.
The death has occurred of Catherine Tully (née O’Donoghue) of Chiswick, London, peacefully on October 16 at Charing Cross Hospital, Hammersmith.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, Colm, her parents, Dennis and Mary (Grady), and her brother-in-law, Willie.
Forever remembered by her loving son Chris and his fiancée Mary; her sister-in-law Mary and brothers-in-law Charlie and Danny; all of her beloved extended family in Donegal, Cork, Belfast, London and Essex; and her cherished friends.
Reposing at O’Dwyer’s funeral home, Northfields, London from 2 – 5pm on Thursday, November 5, followed by Mass for the repose of her soul at the Church of Our Lady of Grace and St Edward’s, Chiswick, High Road, London, at 6pm.
Removal to St. Mary’s Church, Frosses, County Donegal, on Friday, November 6 arriving at 6pm. Funeral Mass at 11am, Saturday, November 7, with burial afterwards in Ardaghey Cemetery, Inver.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Pancreatic Cancer Ireland.
Michael (Bidda) Corbett, Canada and formerly of Bundoran
The death has taken place of Michael (Bidda) Corbett unexpectedly yet peacefully surrounded by his loving children in London.
Forever loved and sadly missed by his heartbroken family, his children Rory, Ciara, Conor and Aoife, his brother Jim, sisters Martina and Irene, his partner Darlene and all his relatives, neighbours and many friends he met and entertained down through the years with his music and sense of humor.
Cremation Service has taken place in London.
Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, November 5 at 10am in the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran.
Click on the Funeral Service link to view the Funeral Mass.
Private burial of Ashes will take place at a later date.
