The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Kathleen Ruddy, Carndonagh
George Doherty, Buncrana
Michael Robins, Clare and Carndonagh
Vera McElhinney, Rathmullan
Ellen Green, Scotland and Donegal
Bernard Dowds, Ballybofey
Ivan Walker, Dunkineely
Derek Row, Kildare, Derry, Sligo and Donegal
Ellen Robinson, Dunfanaghy and Antrim
Elizabeth McGinley, Cavan and Dunkineely
Kathleen Doherty, Laghey
Kathleen Ruddy, Carndonagh
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Kathleen Ruddy, née Gallagher, Ballyloskey, Carndonagh.
Kathleen is predeceased by her husband, Francis, and the much-loved mother of Sally, Aiden (Patricia), Colette (John), Angeline, Lorraine (Jonathan), and Gareth (Trish).
Dear sister of Brigid, Seamus, Denis, and Majella.
Kathleen is deeply regretted by her grandchildren Conor, Shay, Marie, Zoe, Jessie, Rory, Ava, Clara, Kyle, Emma, and Ben, and a loving great-grandmother of Killian.
Kathleen will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, and neighbours.
Remains reposing at her late residence.
Removal from there on Saturday morning, September 20 at 10.30am, going to the Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh for 11am requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on http://www.carndonaghparish.com/webcam.html
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Ard Aoibhinn Unit, Carndonagh, C/O any family member or Blaine McCarron – Kelly’s Funeral Directors.
George Doherty, Buncrana
The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of George Doherty (Watt), Porthaw Glen, Buncrana.
Beloved husband of Eileen and dear father of Jason, Alvin (Olivia), Devon (Christine), Vernon ( Nicola), Shannon (Finola), and Cadena (Patrick), loving grandfather of Darcy, Dáire, Leah, George, Clara, and Blair.
Remains will repose at his residence today, Friday, September 19 from 12 noon until 10pm.
Funeral from his residence on Saturday morning, September 20 at 10.15 am, going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for 11 o’clock requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
Michael Robins, Clare and Carndonagh
The death has occurred of Michael Robins, Cronan Lawn, Shannon, Co Clare and formerly of Carndonagh.
Mr Robins passed away peacefully in Ennis General Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, September 17.
Deeply missed by his heartbroken family, his wife Catherine, children Rosemary, Catherine and John, son-in-law Michael, grandchildren Cillian, Aisling, Matthew and Kaitlin, brother Martin, sisters Helen, Antoinette and Fran, brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and his many friends.
Michael will repose in Mc Mahon’s Funeral Home, Shannon, on Friday, September 19 from 5.30pm to 7pm.
Arriving for funeral Mass in Ss. John & Paul Church, on Saturday, September 20 at 3pm followed by burial in Illaunamanagh Cemetery.
Vera McElhinney, Rathmullan
The death has occurred of Vera McElhinney (née Canning), Market Street, Rathmullan.
Ms McElhinney passed away in Letterkenny University Hospital on Wednesday, September 17.
Deeply regretted by her loving family, Mark, Luke, Ruth, Brian, Judith and Enda, sons-in-law Andrew and Padraig, daughters-in-law Lizzie and Rebecca, grandchildren John, Ronan, Mary, Úna, Grace, Conal, Luke, Jude and Owen, sister Nora Dunne, brother John, sister-in-law Freda, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Predeceased by her husband John, brother James and sisters Madge, Sheila, Philomena, Sophie, Mary and Kathleen.
Reposing at her home today, Friday, September 19 from 12 noon until 10pm and on Saturday, September 20 from 12 noon until 10pm.
Funeral Mass on Sunday, September 21 at 1pm in St Joseph’s Church, Rathmullan. Burial afterwards in Rathmullan Cemetery.
Mass can be viewed on MCN Media St Joseph’s Church, Rathmullan on the following link: st-joesphs-church-rathmullan – MCN
Family flowers only, donations if desired to Breast Cancer Ireland, c/o any family member.
Ellen Green, Scotland and Donegal
The death has occurred of Ellen Green (née Doherty), Cathkin, Rutherglen, Scotland and formerly of Ballinacraig, Glenvar, Co Donegal.
Ms Green passed away peacefully, in her 103rd year, at 3 Bridges Care Home, Glasgow on Monday, September 8.
Beloved wife to the late Patrick and predeceased by her son Denis and daughter Frances.
Greatly missed by her loving family; daughters Una (Gallagher) and Sheila (Loughlin), sons John, Joe, Tony, sons and daughters in law and partners; adored grandchildren Katie, Sarah, Liam, Megan, David, Fiona, Colette, Martin, Kevin and Emma, great grandchildren Isla, Orla, Iona, Margot and Matthew; nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Ellen’s remains will be received into St Anthony’s RC Church Mar Gardens, Rutherglen, Glasgow G73 5JE, on Thursday, September 25 at 6.30pm.
Her funeral Mass will take place on Friday, September 26 at 9.30am, and thereafter to the Linn Cemetery for 11am.
Family flowers only please.
If desired, donations in lieu of flowers can be made to SCIAF.
Ellen’s funeral Mass can be viewed on the St Anthony and St Mark’s Rutherglen YouTube Channel.
Bernard Dowds, Ballybofey
The death has occurred of Bernard Dowds, Glenfin Street, Ballybofey.
Mr Dowds passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at the Donegal Hospice in Letterkenny on Thursday, September 18.
Beloved son of the late Maurice and Kathleen, much loved brother of Marie, Patricia, Aine, Mairead, and Rena.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his, sisters, nephews, nieces, brothers in law, extended family and friends.
Remains reposing at his late residence on Friday, September 19 from 2 pm to 9pm, and on Saturday, September 20 from 12 noon until 4pm.
Removal at 4.30pm to arrive at the Church of Mary Immaculate Stranorlar at 5pm to repose overnight.
Requiem Mass on Sunday, September 21 at 11am.
Interment in Stranorlar cemetery.
The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar
Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired directly to the Donegal Hospice at https://www.idonate.ie/2625_donegal-hospice.html or care of any family member.
Ivan Walker, Dunkineely
The death has occurred of Ivan Walker, Spamount, Dunkineely.
Mr Walker passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 16.
Predeceased by his parents Isobel and William, his brothers John and Bob, sisters Edna, Maud and infant sister.
Sadly missed by his wife Joan, sons Adrian (Gail), Trevor, Brian (Janet) and his daughter Anne, his adoring grandchildren Ruth, Rachel, Lauren, Robert, Megan, Derek, Zoe and Jodie, great grandchildren Zach, Kayden, Maddison, Henry and Hadley, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Remains reposing at his residence on Friday from 2 pm to 6 pm.
House strictly private at all other times please.
Funeral service on Saturday at 1pm in Dunkineely Methodist Church, followed by committal in the Killaghtee graveyard.
A one way system will be in operation for the duration of the wake, entering via Killaghtee garage.
Derek Row, Kildare, Derry, Sligo and Donegal
The death has occurred of Derek Row, Nas Kildare, Derry City, Sligo and Donegal.
Mr Row passed away after a long illness bravely borne on Tuesday, September 16.
Beloved husband of Nuala and loving daddy of Caitríona and Molly.
Derek will be forever loved and sadly missed by his heartbroken wife and daughters, grandchildren Aoife, Frieda, Nicholas, Abbie and Méabh, brother George, sons-in-law Michael and Evan, extended family, neighbours and his many friends.
A celebration of Derek’s life will take place on Friday, September 19 at 4pm at The Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, followed by cremation.
Family flowers only please.
Donations, in lieu, to The Irish Cancer Society.
Ellen Robinson, Dunfanaghy and Antrim
The death has occurred of Ellen Robinson (née McKeown), Pound Street, Dunfanaghy and formerly Carrickfergus, Antrim.
Ms Robinson passed away on Wednesday, September 17.
Sadly missed by her husband Willie, daughter Mary, son in law Shane and her beloved grandsons Noah and Luke.
Also her brothers and sisters Bobby, John, Ned, Marie and Genny, nieces and nephews and the entire family circle.
Ellen will be reposing at her home in Dunfanaghy on Friday, September 19 (house private please to family and friends).
Funeral Mass in Holy Cross Church, Dunfanaghy on Saturday, September 20 at 11am.
Burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/holy-cross-church.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu if desired, to Letterkenny Renal Dialysis Unit c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director, Creeslough.
Elizabeth McGinley, Cavan and Dunkineely
The death has occurred of Elizabeth McGinley (née Meehan), Mill Hill House, Belturbet, Cavan and formerly Dunkineely, Donegal.
Ms McGinley passed away peacefully at Lisdarn Unit, Cavan on Wednesday, September 17.
Predeceased by her husband Michael, son Shane, daughter Nuala, sister Margaret and brother Patrick.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving family, sons Tadgh and Michael, daughters Maura and Niamh (Sexton), brothers Charlie and Pete, grandchildren Shauna, Finola, John Teague, Daniel, Conal, Cassie and Rory, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Remains will arrive at the Church of Immaculate Conception, Belturbet for 12 noon funeral Mass on Friday morning with burial afterwards in Annagh cemetery.
Kathleen Doherty, Laghey
The death has occurred of Kathleen Doherty (née Dunnion), Tullygallan, Laghey.
Ms Doherty passed away peacefully at her family home after a tough battle surrounded by the tender care of her loving family on Tuesday, September 16.
Born on August 3, 1956, Kate was predeceased by her beloved granddaughter baby Lauryn, her parents Mary and Denis, and her brother John.
She will be forever missed by her devoted husband Michael, her cherished children Linda (Joe), Shane (Jayne), Stephen (Karen), and Laura, and her adored grandchildren Callum, Dylan, Eoin, Emie, Kaiya, Kadi, Codyn, Jessica, Aaron, Odhran, Cara, and baby Bobby.
Kate is also deeply mourned by her sisters Margaret, Nelly (Seamus Rip) Marion (Puis) and Paula (Jim) her brothers Con (Sarah) Denis (Cath) and Peter (Eileen) brother-in-law’s Denis (Bredge), Joe (Susan) Eamonn(Tina) Eileen (Raymond) Marie (Willie RIP) her aunt Kathleen Cannon and uncle Tommy Gillespie, sisters-in-laws, brothers-in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours, her many good friends, and the countless families whose children she lovingly cared for over the years.
Remains reposing at her late residence at Tullyearl, Laghey.
Removal to St. Brigid’s Church, Lisminton, Ballintra, Co Donegal on Friday at 10:15 am for Mass of the Resurrection at 11 o’clock, with interment to the adjoining cemetery immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
