The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Rosaleen McEleney, Clonmany and Moville
James McAndrews, Donegal
Sean Sweeney, Meath and Ballyshannon
Michael McGinley, Dublin and Dunfanaghy
Rhona Coady, Buncrana
Máire Coll, Crolly
Patricia Slowey, Ardara and formerly Longford
Michael Murphy, Culdaff and formerly Achill Island
Dorothy Devaney, Fanad
Eileen McClafferty, Letterkenny and Downings
Fiona Kennedy, Glenswilly
Rosaleen McEleney, Clonmany and Moville
The peaceful death has taken place, at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Rosaleen McEleney (née Doherty), Main Street, Clonmany F93 V0A2, formerly Moville, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband Daniel, loving mother of Elizabeth, Marie, Pat, Michael, and Nicola, much loved grandmother to Kiera, Eamonn, Kieran, Grainne, Shauna and Ronan.
Sadly missed by sons in law Danny, James and Michael.
Rosaleen’s remains will repose at her home.
Funeral leaving from there Wednesday, December 31 at 10.40am, going to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany for requiem Mass at 11am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Medical 5 Letterkenny University Hospital, Co any family member or Comiskey Funeral Directors.
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.
Rosaleen will be sadly missed by her family and friends and all who knew her.
James McAndrews, Donegal
The death has occurred of James McAndrews, 6 Brocagh, Co Donegal.
Mr McAndrews passed away peacefully at Donegal Community Hospital on Monday, December 29.
Cherished son of the late John and Betty, much loved brother of Joyce, John, Michael (Scotty), George and Frank.
Reposing in Pettigo Resource Hall on Tuesday, December 30 from 3 pm until removal at 6.20 pm to St Mary’s Church, Pettigo to repose overnight.
Requiem Mass on Wednesday, December 31 at 11 am.
Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.
Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his entire family circle.
Sean Sweeney, Meath and Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Sean Sweeney, Cabin Hill, Ratoath, Co Meath and formerly of Ballyshannn.
Mr Sweeney passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, December 28.
Beloved husband of Kitty and father of Jennifer, Adrian, Darren, Ciaran, Sean, Cathy, Sophie, Patrick, Kotryna and the late Declan, grandfather of Éalaidh, Caragh, Ceallach, Nathan, Hannah, Áine, Teagan, Caiden, and Éabha.
Sadly missed by his family, sister Anna, son-in-law Ivan, daughters-in-law Ale, Joanne and Bek, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at this home Cabin Hill A85 WC84 on Tuesday from 3pm until 7 pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11 o’clock in The Holy Trinity Church, Ratoath followed by burial in adjacent cemetery.
Those who cannot attend can follow Sean’s funeral Mass on the link below. Family flowers only.
Donations in lieu to The Irish Heart Foundation on the following link https://irishheart.ie/ways-to-give/ and the Alzheimers Society of Ireland on the link below.
Michael McGinley, Dublin and Dunfanaghy
The death has taken place of Michael McGinley, Rathfarnham, Dublin and formerly of Dunfanaghy.
He died peacefully at home on Sunday, in the loving care of his family.
Beloved husband of the late Julia (née Sheridan) and loving father of Paul, Mary, Karen, Michael and Suzanne.
Michael will be sadly missed by his family and in-laws, his grandchildren, Niamh, Killian and Maia, Niall, James, Meabh and Michael, Sean, Luke and Liam, his sisters, Marette and Kathleen, (predeceased by his brother, Brian and sister, Betty), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Willbrook, Rathfarnham (D14 WO29) on Thursday, January 1 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.
Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, January 2 at 1pm in Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham (D14 E803) followed by burial in Kilmashogue Cemetery.
For those who wish to follow the Funeral Mass online please select this link: https://rathfarnhamparish.ie/webcam/
House private.
Rhona Coady, Buncrana
The death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice of Rhona Coady (née Murphy), 43 Oakfield Close, Buncrana F93D6K7 and formerly St. Columba’s Avenue, Buncrana and Poles, Co. Cavan.
Beloved wife of Barry and cherished mother of Emily, Sophie, Elsa and Ben.
Much loved sister of Denyse, Derek and Ruth Jackson (Séan).
Predeceased by her parents, Brigid and Frankie Murphy and stepdad, Peter Gurrie.
Deeply mourned and will be forever missed by her loving husband, son, daughters, brother, sisters, her wider family circle and friends in Cavan and Longford.
Rhona’s remains will be reposing at her home where you are all welcome to pay your respects.
Removal from her home on Wednesday at 9.15am to St. Mary’s Oratory, Buncrana for requiem Mass at 10am followed by interment in St. Mary’s Graveyard, Cockhill.
Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/buncrana.
Family time please from 10pm to 12 noon each day and on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Shaun Murphy Funeral Director.
Máire Coll, Crolly
The death has taken place at her home of Máire Coll (Máire Hannah), Meenaweal, Crolly.
Predeceased by her parents; Hannah and Billie, brother,Jimmy and sisters, Maggie and Annie.
Sadly missed by her sisters, Rosie McFeeley and Sarah McGee, in-laws, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
Her remains will repose at her home on Monday until 8pm.
Rosary at 8pm.
House private after rosary and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday at 11am in St. Patrick’s Church, Meenaweal, with burial afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page and on the church webcam.
Patricia Slowey, Ardara and formerly Longford
The peaceful death occurred on Sunday in the Donegal Hospice of Patricia Slowey (née Devlin), Tullycleave, Ardara and formerly Longford Town.
Loved and forever missed by her husband, Terence, her children, Yvonne (Matt), Jennifer (Owen) and Kelvin (Nicole), her grandchildren, Lucy, Evelyn and Callum who she cherished dearly.
Sadly missed by her sisters, Teresa, Catherine and Margaret, her brothers, Michael and Christy, her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Predeceased by her parents, Paddy and Margaret Devlin, and sister, Angela.
Patricia’s remains will repose at Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara on Monday until 8pm.
Funeral home private on the morning of the funeral.
Removal from there on Tuesday to the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara, for requiem Mass at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Donegal Hospice.
Patricia’s funeral Mass can be viewed live on the Church of the Holy Family website.
Michael Murphy, Culdaff and formerly Achill Island
The death has occurred of Michael Murphy, Templemoyle, Culdaff and formerly of Achill Island, peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Beloved husband of Breege and much loved father of Michelle (Hugh), Christopher, Paul (Stephanie) and Emma (Craig).
Devoted granda of Lewis, Quinn, Regan, Zevagh, Nora, Ellie, Maggie, Annie and Freddie.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sisters and brothers, Patricia (RIP), Mary (RIP), John, Eileen and Ann Marie, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Michael’s remains are reposing at his home (F93 Y7W3).
Funeral from there on Tuesday, December 30 at 11.30am for 12pm requiem Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Aughaclay, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Directors’ Facebook page.
Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to ICU Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
Dorothy Devaney, Fanad
The death has occurred of Dorothy Devaney, Ballyheirnan, Fanad and formerly Manchester, peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital.
Predeceased by her husband, John (2009), sister, Joyce Wilde and brother-in-law, Frank Wilde.
Deeply regretted by Sean and Teresa, her extended family, neighbours and many friends.
At the request of the deceased, a private cremation will take place.
On Saturday, January 3 at 1pm a Service of Thanksgiving will take place at Christ the Redeemer Church, Rossnakill, with burial of ashes afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
Donations in lieu of flowers to the Dog Trust www.dogstrust.ie care of McAteer Funeral Directors.
Eileen McClafferty, Letterkenny and Downings
The death occurred on Saturday of Eileen McClafferty (Barry), Letterkenny and Downings.
Much loved mum to Kayleigh, Ryan and Aaron. A beloved nanny to Theo.
Predeceased by her father, Andy.
Deeply regretted by her mum, Ann and her brothers, Andrew, Eamonn, John, Paul and Kieran.
She will be sadly missed by her sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, cousins, aunties and uncles, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Reposing at her brother’s residence at Cnoc na Muirleog, Downings, F92 YY74, on Tuesday, December 30 from 12 noon until 10pm. Rosary at 9pm. Family time only from 10pm.
A shuttle bus service will be running from the Downings GAA Centre from 3pm to 10pm.
Family time on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass in St. John the Baptist Church, Carrigart on Wednesday at 11am with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
No flowers please, with donations in lieu if desired, to Crumlin Children’s Hospital.
Fiona Kennedy, Glenswilly
The death has occurred of Fiona Elizabeth Anne Kennedy, (née Robinson), Sand Stone House, Tullyhoner, Breenagh, Glenswilly / Termon, peacefully at home.
Predeceased by siblings, Eddie, John, Gerry, Pat and Evelyn.
Devoted wife to husband Ray. Devoted mother to sons, John and wife Michelle (England), Chris and wife Tina (England), daughter Dee and husband Edward (Dunfanaghy). Fondly remembered by her 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, siblings, Maureen, Tony, Jean and Paul, extended family members, neighbours and friends.
Funeral Mass in St Columba’s Church, Glenswilly on Tuesday, December 30 at 11am followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Co. Cavan at 3.30pm.
Family home is strictly private please.
