The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
John Holmes, Ballybofey
Nora O’ Donnell, Bunbeg
Rita Kane (née Byrne), Derrybeg
Brendan Mc Menamin, Bruckless and Ballina, Mayo
Eileen Warren, Ballyshannon
Kapil Verma, Letterkenny
John Hegarty, Letterkenny
Katherine Mary Maguire, Cavan, Fermanagh and Raphoe
Rosie Woods, Louth and Ballybofey
John Holmes, Ballybofey
The death has occurred at Brentwood Manor Nursing Home, Convoy of John Holmes, Meencarriagh, Ballybofey, formerly Drumboe, Stranorlar.
Beloved husband of the late Ruby. Predeceased by his father and mother Charlie and Bella, and his sisters Charolotte Long and Margaret Dorrian.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his sister in law Katie Harron, brothers in law Charlie Long and J.J. Dorrian, his nephews, nieces, extended family, ex work colleagues and many friends.
Reposing at Mc Cool’s Funeral Home on Tuesday and Wednesday from 6pm concluding with the rosary both nights at 9pm.
Funeral leaving from there on Thursday February 26 at 10.30pm for Requiem Mass at 11am in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar. Interment in Drumboe cemetery.
The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Nora O’ Donnell, Bunbeg
The death has taken place at her home of Nora O’ Donnell, Knockastolar, Bunbeg, originally of Craughyboyle, Dungloe.
Predeceased by her husband Danny Chonaill, her parents John and Bridget Mc Sorley, brothers Michael, Seán and Tony and sister Máire Mc Shane.
Sadly missed by her daughters Bríd Hickey (John), Ann Mc Gee (Martin), and son Connie, grandchildren Eugene, Martin, Noreen, Patricia, Pól and Máire Ann, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family and friends.
Her remains will repose at her daughter Ann’s home in Magheragallon (F92 P1H5) today from 4pm to 8pm and tomorrow, Tuesday from 12pm to 8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm.
House private after Rosary and on the morning of the Funeral.
Nora’s Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday at 12 noon in The Church of the Sacred Heart, Dunlewey, burial afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery.
Funeral will be streamed live on Kieran Roarty’s Facebook page.
Rita Kane (née Byrne), Derrybeg
The peaceful death has taken place of Rita Kane (née Byrne) of Carrick, Derrybeg, and formerly of Blackrock, Dublin, Arklow, Wicklow and Kenmare, Kerry, in the care of the staff at Áras Ghaoth Dobhair Nursing Home.
Predeceased by her husband Michael Kane.
Sadly missed by her daughters Brenda, Sheila and Eileen, her sons Michael, John, Brian and Ronan and extended family and friends.
Funeral Mass at 11am on Friday, February 27 in St Patrick’s Church, Curtlestown, Enniskerry, Wicklow followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.
Brendan Mc Menamin, Bruckless and Ballina, Mayo
The death has occurred of Brendan Mc Menamin, Hillside court, James Connolly street, Ballina Co Mayo and formally of Bruckless, Co Donegal on February 21, suddenly but peacefully.
Predeceased by his parents Ralph and Rose his brothers Paul, Anthony and Martin, his sister Kathleen Gallagher
Brendan will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his sisters Rosemary Devaney, Bridie Degnan, Theresa Ward, Jennifer Mc Menamin, brothers Stephen & Ralph , brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and wide circle of friends both in Mayo and Donegal.
Funeral arriving to the Church of St Joseph and St Conal, Bruckless, Co Donegal (F94 CH02) on Tuesday evening, February 24 for prayers at 7pm.
Funeral mass for the repose of his soul on Wednesday morning, February 25 at 11am burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery .
Eileen Warren, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Eileen Warren, Kildoney, Ballyshannon.
Ms Warren passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving and caring family in the comfort of her home on Sunday, February 22.
Devoted wife of John (Sean). Dearly loved mother of Martin (Mairead), Aidan (Alison) and Majella (Mark) and her baby boy John, born sleeping.
Beloved grandmother to her 9 grandchildren. Kelsie, Dáire, Gerry, Nessa, Katelyn, JJ, Grace, Elodie and baby Callum.
Her passing is deeply regretted by her sister, Mary (Anthony RIP) and sister in law Marian,Tony, Teresa and Gerard.
Her nephews, Stephen and Charles, nieces, Joan and Margaret, extended family, wide circle of beloved neighbours, friends and ceili dancers.
Reposing at her home (F94 K5T6) today and tomorrow, Tuesday from 2pm to 8pm.
Removal on Wednesday, February 25 to St Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon for 11am funeral Mass with burial afterwards in The Abbey Cemetery.
There will be a one way system in operation for the wake, entry via Heron’s Cove and exit via Creevy cross roads.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to North West Hospice care of John McGee & Sons Funeral Home or any family member.
Eileen’s funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon
The family are forever grateful to the wonderful, dedicated health care personnel who cared for Eileen in her final days.
All enquires to John McGee & Sons Funeral home on 087 2218483.
Kapil Verma, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Kapil Verma, 10 McNeely Villas, Letterkenny.
Mr Verma passed away peacefully at his late residence on Sunday, February 22.
Beloved husband of Margaret and devoted father of Mark (Paula), Jason, Gavin (Dympna), and Sheena (Damien).
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his family, cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren, extended family, neighbours, and many friends.
Reposing at his late residence today from 2pm until 9pm, and Tuesday, February 24, from 12 noon until 9pm.
All are welcome to attend and pay your respects.
Cremation will take place on Wednesday, February 24 at 11am in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
Family flowers only, please.
Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.
John Hegarty, Letterkenny
The peaceful death took place on Saturday in the wonderful care of the staff at the Donegal Hospice, of John Hegarty, Lisnaneese, Letterkenny, F92 K5C2.
Predeceased by his parents, James and Martha, brothers, Pat and Fr James and sisters, Kathleen Gallagher (Derry), Mary Crossley (Lancashire) and Rosaleen Conaghan (Rathdonnell).
Sadly missed by his wife, Frances, sons, Seamus (Joanne) and Paul, daughters, Marie and Marguerite (Damien), his beloved grandchildren, Ryan, Aimee, Aoibhinn, Dáithí and Cillian, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposing at his home this morning from 11am until 10pm.
Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 11am in the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Gortlee, Letterkenny.
Interment afterwards in Conwal Cemetery.
Mass can be viewed on the Church of the Irish Martyrs YouTube channel.
Rosary at 9pm.
Family flowers only.
Donations if desired to the Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member.
Katherine Mary Maguire, Cavan, Fermanagh and Raphoe
The death has taken place of Katherine Mary Maguire (née Carlin), The Birches, Ballyconnell, Co Cavan, formerly of Munville House, Lisnaskea, Co Fermanagh, and The Diamond, Raphoe.
Katherine passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, February 19.
Beloved wife of the late Thomas Frederick Maguire, dearly loved mother of Tom and Helen, adored grandma of Eva and Joshua, cherished mother-in-law to Niall (McSharry) and James (Shannon), and darling sister of John and Hugh Carlin and esteemed sster-in-law to Andrew Maguire.
Predeceased by her parents, Hugh and Breda Carlin (née Hickey).
A Funeral Service in celebration of Katherine’s life will be held on Wednesday, February 25 at 11am in Holy Cross Church, 24 Knocks Road, Lisnaskea, Co Fermanagh BT92 0FL.
Burial afterwards in Holy Cross Church graveyard.
House strictly private, please.
Family flowers only.
Donations to Marie Curie and NHS Charity.
Katherine will be greatly missed by her family, extended family, dear friends and former colleagues and warmly remembered by all.
Funeral Service can be viewed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/lisnaskea.
Rosie Woods, Louth and Ballybofey
The death has occurred of Rosie Woods (née Byrne), Coventry, England and formerly of Drumgoolestown, Stabannon, Co Louth and Ballybofey.
Ms Woods passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8.
Predeceased by her parents, Patrick and Bridget and brother, Pat.
Rosie will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her husband, Robert, daughter, Laura and sons, Steven, Paul and George, son-in-law, Ryan and daughters-in-law, Sarah, Kelly and Emma, brothers, Tommy and Harry, adored grandchildren and great-grandson, sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends in England, Stabannon and Donegal.
Rosie’s funeral will take place in Coventry on Thursday, March 5.
