The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Conor Temple, Killygordon
Neil Gibbons, Clonmany
Mary Alice Black, Castlefin
Fr Tom Mullin, Malin Head
Sr Eileen O’Doherty, Fanad
Seamus Doherty, Letterkenny
Kathleen Diver, Bundoran
Mary (Mae) Devenney, Letterkenny
Kathleen Scanlon, Crossroads
Jimmy McGinley, Falcarragh
Helen Foster, Strabane and formerly Lifford
Bridget Mulhern, Bridgend
Louise Sheridan, Buncrana
Conor Temple, Killygordon
The tragic death has occurred of 13 year old Conor Temple, Cavan Lower, Killygordon F93 AN8H.
Beloved son of Clare and Aidan, much loved brother to Aoibhin and Matthew, cherished grandson of Carmel and Laurence, and the late Bridget and Pat.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Remains reposing at his late residence on Saturday, December 20 from 12 noon to 9pm.
Funeral leaving from his late residence on Sunday at 10.20am 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 webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Neil Gibbons, Clonmany
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Neil Gibbons, Ballyhallion, Clonmany F93 K688.
Loving husband of Helen, dear father of Neil (Amanda), Kathleen (Emmet), Billy (Roseena) and Paddy (Sinéad).
Son of the late Packie and Brigid and brother of the late Liam.
Remembered by his grandchildren, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends.
Neil’s remains will repose at his home on Saturday, December 20 from 11am.
Funeral leaving from there on Monday at 10.30am, going to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany for requiem Mass at 11am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please.
House private please from 10pm until 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/clonmany
Mary Alice Black, Castlefin
The death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice of Mary Alice Black, 30 Hillhead, Castlefin.
Remains reposing at her late residence.
Funeral from there at 10am on Sunday going to St.Mary’s Church, Castlefni for 10.30am requiem Mass. Burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Sorely missed by her loving husband, John senior, daughters, Anne-Marie McMahon and Caroline Colton (Jason), sons, John, Stephen, Brian, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Fr Tom Mullin, Malin Head
The death has taken place in Nazareth House, Fahan, of Fr. Tom Mullin, late of Bree, Malin Head, and the Diocese of Salford, Manchester.
Brother of the late Jim Mullin, Teresa McLaughlin and Mary Mullin.
Deeply regretted by his sister-in-law, Patricia Mullin, and his Mullin and McLaughlin (Sheosa) nieces and nephews.
Fr Tom’s remains are reposing at his home in Bree, Malin Head where everyone is welcome to pay their respects.
Funeral from there on Sunday, December 21 at 10.20am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Lagg followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Donations in lieu of flowers, to Nazareth House, Fahan c/o any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
Sr Eileen O’Doherty, Fanad
The death has occurred of Sr Eileen O’Doherty, Ballyheerin, Fanad.
Sr Eileen passed away suddenly in Letterkenny University Hospital on Thursday, December 18.
Predeceased by her brothers, James, John and Fr Dan, and her sister, Anne Deeney.
Deeply regretted by her brother, Michael, sister, Mary O’Donnell and her sisters-in-law, Mary and Bridie.
Sadly missed by her nieces and nephews.
Remains reposing at her late residence from 12 noon to 9pm on Friday, December 19 and Saturday, December 20.
Rosary each night at 9pm.
House private both nights after the rosary and on the morning of the funeral.
Requiem Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballyheerin, Fanad, on Sunday, December 21 at 1pm.
Interment afterwards in Massmount Cemetery.
The funeral Mass may be viewed on Bradley/O’Doherty Funeral Director’s Facebook page.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu of flowers to the Oncology Ward c/o any family member.
Seamus Doherty, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place at St Eunan’s Nursing Home, Woodlands, Letterkenny of Seamus Doherty, 15 Orchard Grove, Ballyraine, Letterkenny, F92 RWV8 and formerly from Railway Road, Killygordon.
Deeply missed by his loving son, Noel, nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, cousins and extended family, friends and neighbours.
Seamus is predeceased by his wife, Sally (2017), parents William and Minnie, sisters, Maureen Deery, Kitty Doherty and his brother, Liam Doherty.
Seamus’ remains will be reposing at his late residence on Friday, December 19 and on Saturday, December 20 from 12 noon until 10pm with rosary both nights at 9pm.
Requiem Mass on Sunday 21 at 11.30am in the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine which can be viewed on the Parish YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@churchoftheirishmartyrs4657.
Interment afterwards in New Leck Cemetery, Letterkenny.
Kathleen Diver, Bundoran
The death has taken place of Kathleen Diver (née Fitzgerald), Sheil Ave, Bundoran and late of the Richie Fitzgerald Ceili Band, suddenly at home on Thursday, December 18, surrounded by her loving family.
Forever loved and sadly missed by her beloved husband, Sean, her adored and treasured daughters, Marie-Therese, Gráinne, Angela and Joan, her sisters Josephine and Mary, her brothers and sisters-in-law and all her many nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Predeceased by her parents, Richard and Ann Fitzgerald and her dear brothers, Richie and Barney.
Kathleen will be reposing at the family home, Sheil Ave, Bundoran (F94XY99) on Friday from 4pm to 8pm. All welcome.
Removal from there on Saturday morning at 10.45am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am.
Removal afterwards to St Ninnidh’s Cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran for burial service.
Kathleen’s funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie
Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Kathleen to the Patient Comfort Fund, Summerville Healthcare Facility, Strandhill, Sligo care of donation box at family home and church.
Kathleen will be fondly remembered and widely known as the singer in the Richard Fitzgerald Ceili Band and also the voice behind the song that was close to her heart ‘Beautiful Bundoran’.
Mary (Mae) Devenney, Letterkenny
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Mary (Mae) Devenney (née McGinty), 25 Ballymacool Terrace, Letterkenny.
Pre-deceased by her loving husband, William Devenney, her parents, Catherine and Thomas McGinty and her brother, Thomas.
Sadly missed by her daughter, Majella (Robert) McDowell, son, Gabriel (Elaine) and daughter, Deirdre, grandchildren, Kelsey, Chloe, Dylan, Mia, Aimee, Jonathan and Laila, her sister, Bridie O’Donnell and brothers, Pat and Brendan; neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her late residence from 11am to 10pm on Friday.
Rosary at 9pm.
Funeral Mass in St Eunan’s Cathedral on Saturday at 11am with burial afterwards in Conwal Cemetery.
https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Family flowers only with donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice, c/o any family members or Con McDaid Funeral Directors
Kathleen Scanlon, Crossroads
The death has occurred of Kathleen (Katie) Scanlon, Drumavish, Crossroads, Killygordon. F93 A309.
Predeceased by her husband, Hughie, son, Tim, and daughter, Winnie.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughters, AnnieMay, (Adrian), Margaret (Brendan), Kathleen (Gerard), son, Andy (Annmarie), son-in- law Tommy, by her 16 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, extended family and friends.
Reposing at her home at Drumavish, Crossroads, Killygordon on Friday, December 19 from 12 noon to 10pm.
Funeral leaving from there on Saturday at 10.20 am for 11am requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon.
Interment in the adjoining churchyard.
The requiem Mass can be viewed live on https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Jimmy McGinley, Falcarragh
The sudden death has taken place at his home of Jimmy McGinley (Jimmy Tracey), 48 Ballina, Falcarragh, F92 V3AO and formerly of Rocktown, Falcarragh.
Predeceased by his son, Pio, parents, Michael and Mary, brothers, Neil and Patrick.
Survived by his loving wife, Margaret, daughters, Amanda, Mary, Sarah, Katie, Jamie and Maggie, sons-in-law, his 18 grandchildren, nephews, niece and a circle of family and friends.
His remains are reposing at his residence with wake on Friday from 12 noon to 9pm.
Rosary at 9pm. House private after rosary and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral from there on Saturday for 11am requiem Mass in St Finian’s Church, Falcarragh F92 X302 with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.mcn.live.tv/camera/falcarragh-parish-church
Helen Foster, Strabane and formerly Lifford
The death has taken place at Silverdale Care Home of Helen Foster (née Gormley) formerly Harte, late of Brookvale, Strabane and formerly of Lifford.
Beloved wife of the late Brian Foster and the late Billy Harte, much loved sister of Malachy, sister-in-law of Mary and loving aunt of Allen, Yvonne and Sabrina.
Reposing at Quigley`s Funeral Home on Friday from 4pm with removal at 6pm to St Mary`s Church, Melmount to repose overnight.
Requiem Mass on Saturday at 10am. Interment afterwards in St Patrick`s Cemetery, Murlog, Lifford.
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing brother, sister-in-law, nieces, nephew and family circle.
The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam
http://www.melmountparish.com/webtv.html
Bridget Mulhern, Bridgend
The peaceful death has occurred, surrounded by her loving family, of Bridget Mulhern, née McKinney Carrowreagh, Bridgend.
Bridget is predeceased by her husband, Mickey, her sister, Kathleen, brother, Henry.
Bridget will be sadly missed and never forgotten by her cherished family, Danny (Val) Henry, Michael (Ann), Rose (Morris), Kathleen (Henry), Peter (Louise), John (Maire), William (Pascal), Mary (Jimmy), her siblings, Mick, John, Patrick, Teresa, Dinny, Liam, Tony, Sarah.
She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, cousins and the wider family circle.
Bridget’s remains are reposing at her home where you are welcome to pay your respects.
Funeral from there on Sunday leaving at 9.30am going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for 11am Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only.
Funeral can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill
Louise Sheridan, Buncrana
The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Louise Sheridan (Née) Deehan, 30 Lisowen Avenue, Buncrana.
Loving mother of Oran, Ciara, Aimee and Jamie.
Dear daughter of Vincent and Marie Deehan, sister of Martina (Darren), Bernadette (Kieran), Donna (Fearghal) and Gary.
Sadly missed by her children, parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, family circle and friends.
Remains will repose at her parents’ home, 30 Lisowen Avenue on Friday.
Funeral from there on Saturday, December 20 at 10.30am going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for 11am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu to I.C.U. Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.
House private from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Church service can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/cockhill
