The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Gerrard Breslin, Carrick
John G Kelly, Letterkenny
Seamus Griffin, Cavan and Pettigo
Theresa Ferguson, Scotland and Glencolmcille
Dylan Ward, Donegal Town
Hugh Francis Shovlin, Portnoo
Conor Porter, Raphoe
Eddie McGuinness, Killybegs
Mickey McCormack, Churchill
Tommy Lynch, Ballyshannon
Gerrard Breslin, Carrick
The death has occurred of Gerrard Breslin, Glen Road, Carrick.
Mr Breslin, who was the former principal of Carrick Vocational School, passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Sligo University Hospital on Thursday, August 21.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Bridie, his daughter-in-law Fionnuala, his grandson Gary, his seven sisters and six brothers.
Gerry was a much loved father to Gary, Clare and Fiona, he will be sadly missed by his son-in-law David, adored grandad to Shona, Colm, Aisling, Dáire, Sinéad, Ailbhe, Harry, Eoin, Orlaith and Liam and a wide circle of family and friends.
His remains will be reposing in Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara today, August 22 from 4pm to 7pm followed by private removal to his late residence in Carrick.
Reposing at his late residence on Saturday, August 23 from 12 noon to 8pm.
Removal to St. Columba’s Church, Carrick on Sunday, August 24, for funeral Mass at 2pm with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
House private on the morning of the Funeral please.
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Cancer Care North West, through Curran’s Funeral Services or any family member.
The Breslin family would like to thank you all for your kind support at this difficult time.
Mr Breslin lived a wonderful life with no regrets.
John G Kelly, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of John G Kelly, Bahai House, Oldtown, Letterkenny and formerly of Newmills.
Mr Kelly passed away peacefully in the Donegal Hospice under the wonderful care of the Hospice staff and surrounded by his loving family and friends after a short illness bravely borne on Wednesday, August 20.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving partner Ann (Carroll) and son Nathan.
Predeceased by his father Packie, mother Bridie, sister Teresa, aunts and uncles. Sorely missed by his brothers, sisters, godson A.J. (Tighe), nieces and nephews and the Kelly, Carroll and Gallagher families.
John will repose at the home of his sister in law Breege Carroll Gallagher, Greenhill, Letterkenny, F92 PY2W from 5pm until Saturday morning, leaving from there to go to Lakelands Crematorium for private cremation at 1pm.
Family time from 9pm until noon please.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to the Irish Kidney Association c/o Martin McGowan Funeral Director, Stranorlar or any family member.
The celebration of John’s life can be viewed on Lakelands Crematorium live stream on the following link https://www.churchservices.tv/lakelands
Seamus Griffin, Cavan and Pettigo
The death has occurred of Seamus Griffin, Drumahurk, Butlersbridge, Cavan and formerly Pettigo.
Mr Griffin passed away peacefully at Cavan General Hospital in the loving care of his family on Wednesday, August 20.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Cathy, brother Noel and his sisters Maura and Mina.
Seamus will be very sadly missed by his loving family, Gerry (Bronagh), Jim (Patrina), Conor (Sara), Karl (Karen), John (Tracy) and Paul (Jenny), by his cherished grandchildren James, D.J., Millie, Toby, Rory, Darragh, Cara, Áine and Órla, sister Patricia, his nephews, nieces, all his extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Reposing at the Mc Mahon Funeral Home, Farnham Rd, Cavan (H12C821) on Saturday evening from 5pm until 6pm.
Seamus’s remains will leave his home in Drumahurk on Sunday morning at 10.15 and will travel to St. Aidan’s Church, Butlersbridge, arriving for funeral Mass at 10.30 am.
Burial will take place afterwards in St. Aidan’s Cemetery, Butlersbridge.
Theresa Ferguson, Scotland and Glencolmcille
The death has occurred of Theresa Ferguson (née McGlynn), Ayr, Scotland and Malinmore, Glencolmcille.
Ms Ferguson passed away peacefully at the Ayrshire Hospice in Ayr surrounded by her loving family on Friday, August 15.
Pre-deceased by her mother Margaret McGlynn (née Craig), her father John and her sister Mary.
Sadly missed by her husband Hugh, daughter Lynn, son Richard and grandchildren Robyn, Adam and Kit and nieces, nephews and extended family.
Funeral Mass will be held on September 4 at 10am in St. Margarets RC Church in Ayr followed by Ayr Crematorium.
Her final remains shall be taken to St. Columba’s Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille on Friday, September 12 where Mass will be held at 12 noon with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
The Funeral Mass will be streamlined by: https://mcn.live/Camera/st-columbas-glencolmcille
Dylan Ward, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Dylan Ward, 30 Millrace Crescent, Donegal Town.
Mr Ward passed away suddenly surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, August 19.
Beloved son of Daniel and Fiona and brother to Leah.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his grandad Dom, his aunts, uncles, cousins and his large circle of friends.
Funeral Mass in St Mary’s Church, Killymard on Friday at 11am with burial immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only, donations if so desired to Barrettstown in memory of Dylan.
Hugh Francis Shovlin, Portnoo
The death has occurred of Hugh Francis Shovlin, Ballykilduff, Portnoo.
Mr Shovlin passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, August 19.
He is predeceased by his loving wife Betty (née Roche).
He will be deeply missed by his brothers Seamus, Pat, Neil, Pete, Bill, John and Matthew, his sisters Mary and Isabel, The Roche family (Rosslare, Co.Wexford) his extended family, heartbroken neighbours and friends.
Funeral from his late residence on Friday morning to St Conal’s Church Kilclooney for 11am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to Rosbeg Downstrands care of the aged c/o any family member.
Conor Porter, Raphoe
The death has occurred of Conor Porter, Townparks, Raphoe.
Mr Porter passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, August 19.
He will be lovingly remembered by his son Conor, his daughters Diane and Sarah-Jane, daughter-in-law Jessica, sons-in-law Darryl and Andy, his grandchildren: Anna, Niall, Ryan, Fíonn, Oisín, Conor and Ciarán and his sisters and brothers Margaret (Skerries), Mary (Letterkenny), Catherine, Joseph, Patricia, Raymond (Philadelphia), Bernadette (Hove), Carmel (Philadelphia), John Michael (New Ross), Liam, Fionnuala (Philadelphia), Una (Philadelphia), his uncle George, aunt Rita, uncle Pat, aunt Philomena, all his extended family, neighbours and many dear friends.
Conor was predeceased by his wife Mary and parents Kathleen and Joe, may they Rest In Peace.
The funeral cortege will leave his late residence on Friday morning at 10.30am travelling to St Eunan’s Church, Raphoe for 11am Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
The Mass may be viewed online via Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/share/16nNiqYpsV/
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu if desired to Mary’s Meals and Brindley Manor Residence Fund c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
Eddie McGuinness, Killybegs
The death has occurred of Eddie McGuiness, Roshin, Killybegs.
Mr McGuinness passed away on Tuesday, August 19.
Predeceased by his wife Rosaleen, daughter Mary and parents John James and Catherine.
Sadly missed by his sons and daughters, Patricia (Michael), John (Doug), Patrick (Kieran), Capbrinia (Aaron), Caroline (Alan) Marina (John), Breda (Fintan) and Kevin, grandchildren Michaela, Alana, Ryan, Tegan, Daniel, Lucy, Jack , Abbie, Joseph and Róisin, sisters Adalaide and Bridget, brother in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his residence on Friday from 11am to 9pm.
Removal on Saturday morning at 10.30am to St Mary of the Visitation Church Killybegs for 11am funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice care of any family member or McBrearty Funeral Directors.
Mickey McCormack, Churchill
The death has occurred of Mickey McCormack, Glendowan, Churchill.
Mr McCormack passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, August 19.
Predeceased by his parents, Andy and Mary, baby McCormack, son Michael and grandson Daniel.
Survived by his loving wife Celia, daughter Amanda and her husband John, grandchildren Gavin, Fíonn, Sàoirse and Cuinn and great-grandchildren Aria, Charlotte, Faidh and Ella.
He is deeply regretted by his extended family members, neighbours & many friends.
Funeral from at his daughters, Amanda Boyce’s residence, on Friday morning, August 22 for requiem Mass in St. Colmcille’s Church, Glendowan at 11am, followed by interment in Templedouglas cemetery.
Family time from 10pm to 11am.
Tommy Lynch, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Tommy Lynch, 46 Ernedale Heights, Ballyshannon and formerly of Ballylongford, Co. Kerry.
He passed away peacefully on Monday in the gentle and exceptional care of the wonderful doctors, nurses and staff at the Ballyshannon Community Hospital.
Beloved husband of the late Phyllis (Dolan), Tommy will be sadly missed by his children, Ciarán and Sinéad, daughter-in-law, Tara, son-in-law, Jason, his grandchildren, Evan, Oran, Anna and Ronan, brother, Michael (New York), sisters-in-law, Norann Lynch and Anna Dolan, brothers-in-law, Eddie Mangan, Martin and Eugene Dolan, nephews, nieces, close relatives and friends.
Predeceased by his parents, John and Mary Lynch, his brothers, John and Donal and sister, Mary B and the deceased members of the Lynch and Dolan families.
Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, in lieu of flowers to the Patient Comfort Fund at Ballyshannon Community Hospital, c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon or any family member.
