The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Phonsie Doherty, Muff
Sean Doherty, Killygordon
Esther Casey, Strabane and Letterkenny
Paddy Harron, Castlefinn
Sr Stella Herlihy, Ardeskin, Donegal Town
Charlie Coll, Gortahork
Hugh Canning, Greencastle
Gerard Hannaway, Buncrana
Ronald F Gammell, Wicklow and Burtonport
Phonsie Doherty, Muff
The death has taken place of Phonsie Doherty, formerly of Aught, Ture, Muff, peacefully at the Foyle Hospice.
Beloved husband of the late Carmel, loving father of Colette, Karl, Adrian, Dermott, Anne, Louise and Declan and a dear grandfather, great-grandfather and brother.
Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien and Sons Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton on Monday from 4-6pm and also in his daughter Louise’s home, Carn Brae, Quigley’s Point from 1 pm on Tuesday.
Funeral from there on Wednesday at 10.15am for 11am Requiem Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Muff.
Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Sean Doherty, Killygordon
The sudden death at his home has occurred of Sean Doherty, Tieveclogher, Killygordon.
Loving brother of Andy (Bridie), Hugo (Kathleen), Josephine (John Pat) and the late Anna (late Tony Kennedy), cherished son of the late Sarah Jane and Andy.
Reposing at the home of his sister and brother-in-law, Josephine and John Pat Harvey, Tieveclogher, Killygordon from 6pm on Monday.
Funeral from there on Wednesday at 10.20am for Requiem Mass at 11am in St. Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoneill. Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam.
Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sorrowing brothers, sister, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces and entire family circle.
Esther Casey, Strabane and Letterkenny
The sudden death has occurred at her home of Esther Casey (née Callen), 43 Five Acres, Strabane and formerly Letterkenny.
Beloved wife of the late Liam, much loved mother of Paula, Martin, John, Esther, Laura, Siobhan, Tony and Debbie, loving sister of Robert and the late James, Peggy, May and Celine.
Reposing at the family home on Tuesday from 11am to 10pm.
Funeral from the family home on Wednesday at 9.20am for Requiem Mass at 10am in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strabane. Interment afterwards in Strabane Cemetery.
The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam.
Family time please from 10pm on Tuesday and on the morning of the funeral.
Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sorrowing daughters, sons, their partners, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother and entire family circle.
Paddy Harron, Castlefinn
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Paddy Harron, Tawnacrum, Castlefinn.
Beloved husband of Nancy and much loved brother of Dinny, Andy and the late Hugh. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Remains reposing at his late residence on Monday from 6pm.
Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday at 11.30am for Requiem Mass in St.Mary’s Church, Castlefinn at 12 noon. Interment in the adjoining churchyard.
The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/urneycastlefinnparish
The house is private to family and close friends, at the request of the deceased.
Sr Stella Herlihy, Ardeskin, Donegal Town
The death has occurred peacefully in Sligo University Hospital of Sr Stella Herlihy, Kinsale, Co. Cork, Convent of Mercy Donegal Town and Ballyshannon.
Sadly missed by the Sisters of Mercy, Donegal Town and Ballyshannon and the wider Mercy Community of the Northern Province and by her brother-in-law Denis (Phil) in Manchester, her sister-in-law Claire (Donal), her nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews and great-grand nieces and nephews.
Sr Stella’s remains will be reposing at St Catherine’s Mercy, Convent, Ballyshannon, on Tuesday from 2pm until 6pm with removal to St Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town on Tuesday evening for 7pm where she will reside overnight.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town with burial immediately afterwards in Clar Cemetery.
Sr Stella’s requiem Mass can be viewed online.
Charlie Coll, Gortahork
The death has occurred of Charlie Coll, Baltoney, Gortahork and formerly of Inishboffin Island.
Mr Coll passed away peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital on Saturday, November 23.
He is predeceased by his mother Áine.
Survived by his wife Bridin, sons Paul / Nicola, Daniel, Ciaran /Amanda, daughters Eibhlin /John and Áine, grandchildren Kayla, Krysta, Cayden, Daniel, Cillian, Kiana and Ashton, father Dan, brothers Harry / Marie and Owenie / Marion, sisters Mary Ellen/ Henry and Nancy / Sandy , uncle Pat and aunt Maggie, in-laws, nieces, nephews and a circle of family and friends.
His remains are reposing at his residence in Baltoney F92 A9C7 with Rosary at 8pm.
House private after Rosary until 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral from there on Tuesday, November 26 for 11am Requiem Mass in Christ the King Church, Gortahork with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.mcn.live/camera/christ-the-king-gortahork.
Hugh Canning, Greencastle
The peaceful death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Hugh Canning, Carrowhugh, Greencastle.
Predeceased by his brothers Laurence and Paddy.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sister-in-law, nieces and nephew, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Hugh’s remains will repose at his home.
Funeral from there on Tuesday morning at 10.30am for 11am Funeral Mass in St Mary’s Church, Ballybrack followed by interment in Ballybrack Graveyard.
Rosary both nights at 9pm with family time from 10pm to 11am.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
Gerard Hannaway, Buncrana
The peaceful death took place at his home, surrounded by his loving family, of Gerard Hannaway, Buncrana.
Beloved son of the late Alfy, Mary and Susan, much loved brother of Sheila and Mary and the late Alfin and Sean.
Beloved brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle.
Funeral arrangements later.
Deeply regretted by his entire family circle.
All enquiries to Healy Brothers Funeral Directors 56 Andersonstown Road, Belfast.
Ronald F. Gammell, Wicklow and Burtonport
The death has taken place in Blackrock Hospital of Ronald F. Gammell, Greystones, Co. Wicklow and Burtonport.
Devoted, loving husband and best friend of Rosemary (née Ferry), exceptional father to Colin, Geoff, Lorna and Darragh; adored grandfather to Georgia, Josh, Karla, Kieran, Ben and Pippa.
Sadly missed by his sisters Vera and Claire, daughters-in- law Eleanor and Wendy and Lorna’s partner Paul, his devoted dog Cooper, extended family and friends.
Predeceased by his parents Frances and Henry and his brothers Tony, Jimmy and Vincent.
Reposing at the William Doyle Funeral Home, Kilcoole from 6pm until 8pm on Monday.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 2pm in the Holy Rosary Church, Greystones after which Ronald will be laid to rest in Kilquade New Cemetery.
House private please.
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