The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:

Teresa Gallagher, Creeslough

Noreen Catterson, Castlefinn

Sally Boyce, Falcarragh

Joseph Birkett, Clonmany

Lexis Ross, Carrigans

Bernard Rutherford, Carndonagh

Nora Doherty, Derrybeg

Trevor Henderson, Gleneely

Kathleen Crilly, Clonmany

Alicia Curran, Killybegs

Joseph Houston, Cloghan

Kay Timoney, Donegal Town

Eileen McNelis, Ardara

Charlie McKinney, Buncrana

 

Teresa Gallagher, Creeslough

The death has occurred peacefully at her home of Teresa Gallagher (née Langan), Massinass, Creeslough.

Much loved mother, and will be sadly missed.

Her remains are reposing at her home (F92 Y3YO) on Friday from 12 noon to 9pm. 

Family time on the morning of the funeral, please. Funeral Mass in St Michael’s Church, Creeslough, on Saturday at 11am. Burial afterwards in Doe Graveyard.

Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-michaels-church.

Noreen Catterson, Castlefinn

The sudden death has occurred of Noreen Catterson (née Doherty) of Grahamsland, Castlefinn, formerly from Shantallow, Derry. 

Beloved wife of Ignatius (Tara) and much loved mother of Darren (Deborah) and Senan and dear sister of James and Teresa Healy.

Reposing at her late residence at Grahamsland, Castlefinn from Friday, December 27 at 4pm. 

Funeral from there on Sunday at 1.30pm going to St.Mary’s Church, Castlefinn ​​​​for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Burial immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, sons, daughter-in-law, brother, sister, nieces, nephews and wider family circle. 

Sally Boyce, Falcarragh

The death has occurred in the Donegal Hospice of Sally Boyce (née Curran) Ballina, Falcarragh.

Beloved wife of Kevin and mother to PJ, Kevin, Sarah, Martin and Amy (Rose), dear sister of Roisín, Owen, Donal and Joe.

Deeply regretted by her nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. 

Her remains will repose at her late residence on Friday from 12pm to 9pm where all are welcome to pay their respects. Rosary at 9pm. 

Family time after the rosary and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral from there on Saturday going to St Finian’s Church Falcarragh for 11am Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice, Cancer Care West or Cloughaneely Food Bank co/ Sweeney Funeral Directors.

The funeral Mass can be viewed live on mcmmedia.tv/camera/falcarragh-parish-church or on https://www.facebook.com/SweeneyFuneralDirectorsEmbalmers

Joseph Birkett, Clonmany

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Joseph William Birkett (Joe), Corner Cash, Straid, Clonmany.

Beloved husband of Mary and much-loved father of Caroline and Ken. Dear brother of Dot, Pat, Polly, Alan, Pete and Charlie.

Deeply regretted by his grandchildren Tamara, Karelina, Chyvonne and Nicole, his daughter-in-law, son-in-law, the McDermott family, the Clafferty family, his extended family, friends and neighbours. 

Removal from Kelly’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh at 12pm on Friday going to his late residence.

Funeral from there on Sunday, December 29 at 1.30pm to St. Mary’s Church, Clonmany for 2pm Requiem Mass, followed by burial in St. Michael’s Church graveyard, Urris.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Carndonagh Community Hospice, ℅ any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors.

Family time please from 10pm to 11am.

Lexie Ross, Carrigans

The death has occurred in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin of Lexie Ross, 133 Dunmore, Carrigans.

Lexie will be lovingly missed by his wife Anne, son Martin (Bronagh), daughters Ciara (Lee), Laura (Liam) and Una, grandchildren Charlie, Sam, Niamh and Iarlaith, brothers Eamon and Liam and sister Celine, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and all his extended family and friends. 

Lexie was predeceased by his parents Mary and Willie and sister May. 

Lexie is reposing at his late residence on Friday from 12pm to 10pm. 

Family time on the morning of the funeral. Funeral cortege will be leaving his late residence on Saturday morning, December 28 at 10.20am going to St. Baithin’s Church, St Johnston for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to St Vincent De Paul c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe. 

 

Bernard Rutherford, Carndonagh

The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Bernard Rutherford, The Park, Ballyloskey, Carndonagh and formerly Ballybofey and Convoy. 

Beloved husband of Rose and much-loved father of Amanda and Paul and dear brother of Pat.

Deeply regretted by his son, daughter, brother, his grandchildren Karlann, Kealan, Daisy, Kauri and Willow, his daughter-in-law Hilary, his extended family, friends and neighbours. 

His remains are reposing at his late residence where all are welcome to pay their respects. 

Funeral from there on Saturday, December 28 at 10.20am going to Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh for 11am Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. 

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the oncology unit, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors.  

Nora Doherty, Derrybeg

The death has taken place at her home of Nora (Joe) Doherty, Cotteen, Derrybeg, formerly of Stranacorkra, Derrybeg.

Predeceased by her husband Jimmy, sister Margaret and brother Liam.

Sadly missed by her daughters; Bríd (John), Ann (Paul), Martina (Georgie), her son Seamus (Bridie), grandchildren; Jonathan, Maria, Christine, Jamie, Orla, James, Eiméar, Seamus Gerard, Naoise, Lúca, Amber, Nathan and Liam and great-grandchildren. 

Her remains will repose at her home tomorrow (Christmas Day) from 1pm to 8pm and on Thursday from 12pm to 8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm.

House private after rosary and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Derrybeg at 11am on Friday. Interment afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page.

Trevor Henderson, Gleneely

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Trevor Henderson, Garrabawn, Gleneely F93 TY83. 

Much loved son of Mary Doherty (Brick) and devoted and loving father of Ethan (Maria – Ethan’s mammy).

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his auntie Annie Henderson, his sisters Joan, Brenda (Noel Boyle), Danika (Kai), his brothers Brian, Shaun (Tricia), Jason (Aisling), and Bernard, his uncle Jack (Ann), his nephew Ryan and niece and God-daughter Danielle (Nathan), all his nieces and nephews, cousins in Birmingham, Manchester and Isle of Wight, wider family circle, friends and neighbours. 

Trevor’s remains are now reposing at his home where you are all welcome to pay your respects. 

Traffic restrictions are in place with a one way system in operation until 4pm followed by a shuttle bus service. 

Funeral from there on Friday at 12 noon going to Hillhead Presbyterian Church, Carndonagh for 1pm Funeral Service followed by interment in Church of Ireland Cemetery, Gleneely. 

Family flowers only please, donation in lieu if desired to staff of the Oncology Ward, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

 

Kathleen Crilly, Derry and Clonmany

The death has taken place peacefully at her home of Kathleen Crilly (née Duffy), 53 Messines Park, Derry and Clonmany.

Beloved wife of the late Laurence, much loved mother of Geraldine, Patricia, Nuala, John and Elaine and mother-in-law of Billy, Dominic, Sonya and Ken.

Devoted grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, dearest sister of Michael and the late Bernadette and Eamon and sister-in-law of Kathy, Margaret and Patrick.

Reposing at the family home on Thursday from 5pm.

Funeral from the family home on Saturday at 11.30am for Requiem Mass at 12 noon in St. Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery, Derry. The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam. 

Family time please from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.  

Alicia Curran, Killybegs and Tipperary

The death has taken place of Alicia Curran (née Hogan) of The Old Rectory, Killybegs, and Cashel, Co. Tipperary.

Beloved wife of the late Dr. Frank, she will be sadly missed by Cathie, Chris, Louis, Karl, John and Hugh, her brother Frank, her grandchildren Annalivia, Clara Rose, Olivia, Coco, Lucy, Charlie, Lela, Amabel, Milo, Aoibhínn and Odhrán, daughters-in-law Jessica, Claudia, Breena and Susie, son-in-law Vincent, nephews and nieces, sisters-in-law Fran, Maura and Margaret, brothers-in-law Daniel, John and Neil, relatives, neighbours and many friends. 

Reposing at her home in Killybegs on Friday from 4pm to 7pm.

Requiem Mass on Saturday in St. Mary’s Church, Killybegs, at 11am followed by a private cremation. 

Donations in lieu of flowers to the Irish Cancer Society.

Joseph Houston, Cloghan and England

The death has occurred of Joseph Houston, Lettershanbo, Cloghan and formerly Lettershanbo, Cloghan. 

He died peacefully at his home in Birmingham, England in his 100th year. 

Beloved husband of the late Mary, much loved father to Angela, (James) Caroline (Craig) and John (Helen). 

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his son, daughter, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, nephews, nieces in Ireland and England, (Mc Cool family, Hone family, Houston family) extended family and friends. 

Joe’s Requiem Mass will take place on Monday, January 13 at 11am in the Church of St. Joseph and St. Helen, Kings Norton, with interment in St. Nicholas Churchyard, Kings Norton. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.youtube.com/@ssjosephandhelen.

 

Kathleen Timoney, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Kathleen (Kay) Timoney, Ardeskin, Donegal Town, suddenly in Letterkenny University Hospital. 

Sadly missed by her sons Henry (Casey), Jason (Shannen), long time friend, Jackie, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and extended family. 

Kay’s remains will repose at her late residence in Ardeskin on Tuesday, 5pm – 9pm and Wednesday private. 

Kay’s remains will leave her late residence at 10am on Thursday for requiem Mass at 11am in St Bridget’s Church, Ballintra with burial immediately afterwards in adjoining graveyard. 

Family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to Letterkenny University Hospital care of any family member or Faulkner Funeral Undertakers. 

Eileen McNelis, Ardara

The death has occurred of Eileen Mc Nelis, Drumaghy Park, formerly of Ard Connell, Ardara.

Sadly missed by her mother, Ann, her sisters, Julie, Lisa, Lynn and Catherine, her extended family, friends and neighbours. 

Predeceased by her father Peter. 

Remains reposing at McCabe’s Funeral Home, Common, Ardara on Tuesday from 1pm until 5pm.

 Funeral Mass on Thursday, December 26  at 12 noon followed by private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.  

Charlie McKinney, Buncrana

The death has occurred of Charlie McKinney, Holm Cottage, Cockhill Rd, Buncrana.

Charlie is predeceased by his wife Kathleen and grandson AJ. 

He will be sadly missed and never forgotten by his loving family, Rosemary (Philip), Patrick (Mary), Caroline (Scott) and his cherished grandchildren, brother Michael and sister-in-law, his nieces, nephews, cousins and his many friends. 

Charlie’s remains are reposing at his home.

Funeral on Thursday  leaving at 10.15am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Cockhill with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. 

Family time on Christmas Day until 4pm.