The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Sarah Louise Stafford, Churchill
Patrick Joseph Murray, Donegal Town
Ciarán Gillen, Carndonagh
Mary Shiel, Castlefinn
Sean (John) O’Keefe, Convoy
Ena O’Gorman, Bundoran and Mountcharles
Rena McClintock, Balindrait
Patrick (Pat) Sweeney, Dublin and Loughanure
Aidan McNern, Dunkineely and Galway
Sarah Louise Stafford, Churchill
The death has occurred of Sarah Louise Stafford, Churchtown Gartan, Churchill.
Ms Stafford passed away peacefully in the care of the Donegal Hospice surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, May 22.
Predeceased by father Sandy (1978), mother Georgina (2012), uncle Jim (1995), uncle Bobby (2011).
Survived by brothers Samuel/Katrina (Philadelphia) James/Sardea (Texas), sister Beverley/Mitchel (Bonniconlon).
Fondly remembered by niece Chloe, nephews Isaac, Alex, Daniel & Andrew, Auntie Tillie, Cousins, neighbours and good friends.
Sarah Louise’s remains will repose at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest Mountain Top, Letterkenny, (F92 XE35) tomorrow, Friday, May 23 from 7pm to 9pm everyone welcome.
Funeral service in St Columba’s Parish Church, Churchill on Saturday, May 24 at 1pm, followed by Private cremation.
Patrick Joseph Murray, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Patrick Joseph Murray, The Glebe, Donegal Town.
Mr Murray passed away peacefully at the Sheil Hospital Ballyshannon surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 22.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Evelyn, sons Paul (Susan), Declan (Sonya), Leo (Grace), Brian (Mairead) and by his brothers, sisters, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
PJ’s remains will be reposing at Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Donegal Town, F94 FX3A on Friday from 4pm until 8pm with removal to his late residence in the Glebe to reside overnight.
Removal to St Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town on Saturday morning for requiem Mass at 2pm, with interment to the Clar graveyard.
Family flowers only donations if so desired to the Sheil patient comfort fund care of any family member or Faulkner funeral undertakers.
Ciarán Gillen, Carndonagh
The death has occurred of Ciarán Gillen, Church Road, Carndonagh.
Mr Gillen passed away suddenly at his home in Dublin.
He is predeceased by his father Patsy.
Sadly missed by his mother Mary, his brother Colm (Roísín), his sisters Dympna (Gene), Gráinne (Finbarr), Maeve (Keith), his nieces and nephews Eimear, Eoghan, Seán, Blaíthín and Daríona.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
Mary Shiel, Castlefinn
The death has occurred of Mary Shiel (née O’Reilly), Belalt, Castlefinn.
Ms Shiel passed away at the Donegal Hospice on Wednesday, May 21.
Predeceased by her husband Brendan (2022), her father Hugh (1971) and her mother Johanna (1982).
Will be missed by her sister in law Martha (Georgia U.S.A.) and brother in law Pat (North Carolina U.S.A.) and many nephews and nieces (Dublin, Offaly and U.S.A.), close neighbours and friends.
Funeral to St. Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, leaving on Friday morning, May 23 at 10.20 am for Requiem Mass at 11 am.
Interment afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Castlefinn.
Sean (John) O’Keefe, Convoy
The death has occurred of Sean (John) O’Keefe, Glassley, Convoy.
Mr O’Keefe passed away peacefully at Brindley Manor Nursing Home currounded by his loving family on Wednesday, May 21.
Beloved husband of Anne, much loved father to Shauna, Carol, Laura, Shaun and the late baby Pat, cherished brother of Liam, Veronica, (Vonnie), Kathleen and the late Hugh, Pat, Brigid and Pearl, devoted grandfather to Christopher, Ciara, Stephen, Mark, Jonathan, Caoimhe and the late John.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his wife, son, daughters, brother, sisters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren extended family and very many friends.
Funeral leaving his late residence on Friday, May 23 at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s church, Convoy at 11am.
Interment afterwards in the old cemetery.
Ena O’Gorman, Bundoran and Mountcharles
The death has occurred of Ena O’Gorman, Drumacrin Rd, East End, Bundoran and formerly of Bay View Terrace, Mountcharles.
Ms O’Gorman passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 20.
She is predeceased by her parents Michael and Philomena, brothers Gerard and Leo.
Deeply regretted by her sister Marie, brothers Denis (Ann) and Michael (Siobhan), her godson Jason and sadly missed all of her nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and wide circle of friends.
Removal from Breslin’s Funeral Home at 10.30am on Friday, May 23 to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am.
Removal from Breslin’s Funeral Home on Saturday morning, May 24 at 10am to arrive at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan for cremation service at 12 noon.
Ena’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie
Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Ena to The Irish Heart Foundation.
Rena McClintock, Balindrait
The death has occurred of Rena McClintock, Brindley Manor Nursing Home and formerly of Swilly Valley Mills, Ballindrait.
Predeceased by her parents David and May, also her brothers Billy, Davey, Victor, James and sister Helen. Rena will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews and wider family circle.
Funeral leaving from there on Friday, May 23 at 1pm going to Ballindrait Presbyterian Church for Funeral Service followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Brindley Manor nursing home care of Michelle Johnston or Terence McClintock funeral director.
Patrick (Pat) Sweeney, Dublin and Loughanure
The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat) Sweeney, New Ireland Road, Rialto and formerly of Loughanure.
Mr Sweeney passed away in the wonderful care of staff at St James’s Hospital with his son by his side on Tuesday, May 20.
Beloved husband of the late Carmel and loving father of Phil; sadly, missed by his loving son, sisters Vicky and Anne, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at the Brian McElroy Funeral Home, Crumlin Village on Sunday from 1pm to 3pm.
Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am in the Church of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of Fatima, Rialto followed by cremation in The Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium arriving for approximately 12.45pm.
To view Patrick’s Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am, please click on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/rialto
To view Patrick’s Cremation Service on Monday at 12.45pm, please click on the following link: https://www.mountjerome.ie/garden-chapel-service/
No flowers please. Donations, if desired to either St James’s Hospital or St Lukes Hospital or by clicking on either links: https://supportstjames.ie/ or https://www.friendsofstlukes.ie/
Aidan McNern, Dunkineely and Galway
The death has occurred of Aidan McNern, 209 Castleview, Dunkineely and Galway.
Mr McNern passed away as a result of a road traffic accident.
Predeceased by his father Eamon.
Deeply regretted by his loving family, his mother Caroline, his daughters Grace and Ciara and their mum Annmarie, his twin brother Gordan (Laura), his sister Lisa (Martin).
Sadly missed by his aunts, uncles, niece, nephews and all his relatives, neighbours and friends.
Funeral from his late residence on Friday morning at 11.30am to The Church of St Joseph and Conal, Bruckless for 12 noon Requiem mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
