The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
– Maureen Kelly, Creeslough
– Sean Kelly, Carndonagh
-Shane Gillespie, Kilmacrennan and Donegal Town
-Paddy (Patrick) Byrne, Letterkenny
-Angela Stafford, Kilraine
-Rosaleen McNelis, Glenties and Frosses
-Ann McKay, St Johnston
-James McClintock, Ballindrait
-Donal Doherty (Eddie), Carndonagh
Maureen Kelly, Creeslough
The death has occurred of Maureen Kelly (née McLaughlin),Creesloughbeg, Creeslough.
Ms Kelly (93) passed away peacefully in the exceptional care of the staff of Medical 3, Letterkenny University Hospital on Saturday, November 9.
Beloved wife of the late Willie and much-loved mother of Mary (Terry), Kevin (Maeve), Liam (Ann Marie), and Carol (David).
She will be very sadly missed by her children, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, her grandchildren Ciaran, Michael, Ronan, Liam, Sarah, Aoife, Jonathan, Daniel, Andrew, Aoibhinn and Cillian, sister Pam and brother Malachy, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Her remains will be reposing at the home of her son Liam and daughter in law Anne-Marie Kelly in Creesloughbeg (F92 HY84), from 5 pm to 10 pm on Monday, November 11 from 1pm to 10pm.
Family time observed at all other times, please.
Funeral Mass in St Michael’s Church, Creeslough, on Tuesday, November 12 at 11am with burial afterwards in Doe Graveyard.
Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-michaels-church
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Lake House Nursing Home, Portnablagh, c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director.
Sean Kelly, Carndonagh
The death has occurred of Sean Kelly, Churchtown, Carndonagh.
Mr Kelly passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Mater Private Hospital, Dublin on Saturday, November 9.
Son of the late Charles and Rose Kelly, Millbrae.
Mr Kelly will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Marie, much loved father of Mark, Shaun and Judith.
Loving grandfather of Juliette and Grace and a beloved father-in-law of Andrew and Siobhan.
Predeceased by brother Seamus, deeply regretted by sisters Maureen, Roisin and Kaye and brother Charles.
Mr Kelly’s remains will leave Kelly’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh on Monday, November 11 at 2pm going to his late residence, Churchtown, Carndonagh, F93TRW2.
Funeral from there on Wednesday morning at 10.20am (Via Inishowen Oil Company) to Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh for 11am Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
The family would like to thank all the amazing staff on St. Joseph’s Ward, the Mater Private Hospital Dublin for their professional care and kindness.
Family flowers only.
Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Shane Gillespie, Kilmacrennan and Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Shane Gillespie, Keenaghan, Kilmacrennan and formerly of Brookfield, Donegal Town.
Mr Gillespie, who was a teacher in PCC Falcarragh, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 9.
Predeceased by his grandparents Ned and Nora Brogan, Patsy and Kathleen Gillespie and his uncle Francie Brogan.
He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Donna, daughters Katie and Amy, parents Sean and Rosemarie, sister Gemma (Dave), brother Patrick (Sharon), Ronan (Aileen), mother in law Mary Sweeney, father in law James Sweeney, brother’s in law Mark (Jill) and Owen, nieces and nephews Molly, Peadar, Sadie, Doireann and Oscar, friends, team mates, work colleagues and good neighbours.
Mr Gillespie’s remains will be reposing at his late residence from 7pm on Monday, November 11.
Funeral from there on Wednesday, November 13 at 10.30am going to St. Agatha’s Church, Clar, Donegal Town for 12 noon Requiem Mass, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Funeral mass can be viewed on https://www.mcn.live/Camera/st-Agathas-clar-donegal
The house is strictly private to family and close friends only please.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu of flowers to Kilmacrennan, Termon, Gartan, Churchill and Trentagh Community First Responders Group.
Paddy (Patrick) Byrne, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Paddy (Patrick) Byrne, 26 Hawthorn Heights, Letterkenny.
Mr Byrne passed away peacefully in the gentle care of the staff of the Donegal Hospice on Sunday, November 10.
Sadly missed and forever loved by his wife Christine, son James, daughters Helena and Joanne, sons-in-law Eamonn Ferry and Donal Kelly, his six granddaughters, Ciara, Aoife, Aisling, Eimear, Orla and Niamh.
Dear brother of Máire O’Donnell (Annagry), John-Joe, Micheal, Martin (Kilcar), dear brothers-in-law Paddy-Joe O’Donnell (Annagry), Seamus and Paddy O’Donnell (Killybegs), and missed by his many nieces and nephews.
He is pre-deceased by his sister Kathleen O’Donnell (Ardara) and his parents John and Nellie.
Reposing at his late home, 26 Hawthorn Heights (F92 P21V) from 2pm to 9pm on Monday, November 11, concluding with Rosary at 9pm.
Funeral from there on Tuesday, November 12, going to St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed at www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery.
Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu if wished to the Donegal Hospice c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny or any family member.
Angela Stafford, Kilraine
The death has occurred of Angela Stafford, Drumnacross, Kilraine.
Sadly missed by her loving daughters Joan (Dave RIP), Audrey (Hugh), Deirdre (Michael) and her grandchildren Matthew, Gareth, Cleo, Clemmie, Conor and Jordan. Saddly missed by her Great grandchildren, nephews and all her extended family neighbours and friends.
Funeral from Shovlins Funeral Home Sandfield F94N923 on Monday morning at 10am to Lakelands Crematorium Co Cavan for Cremation service at 1pm.
Rosaleen McNelis, Glenties and Frosses
The death has occurred of Rosaleen McNelis (née Diver), Dorrian, Glenties and formerly of Frosses.
Ms McNelis, who is a retired public health nurse, passed away peacefully at her late residence on Friday, November 8.
Predeceased by her parents Paddy and Bridget, sisters Mary, Margaret, Sister Alphonsa and Breid, brothers Phonsie and John Joe and sister-in-law Peggy Forde.
Deeply regretted by her loving husband Sean, brother-in-law Michael Forde, nieces, nephews extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Funeral mass on Monday morning at 11am in to St. Connell’s Church, Glenties with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/glenties
Ann McKay, St Johnston
The death has occurred of Ann McKay, Castledooey, St Johnston.
Ms McKay passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 9.
She will be deeply and sadly missed by Kathleen Ann Doherty and all her extended family and friends.
Ms McKay will be reposing at Kelly’s Funeral home, Oakfield, Raphoe on Tuesday, November 12 from 2pm to 6pm.
A service of Thanksgiving will take place on Wednesday, November 13 at 10am afterwards travelling to Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, for private cremation.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Pet Rescue c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
James McClintock, Ballindrait
The death has occurred of James McClintock, Swilly Valley, Ballindrait.
Mr McClintock passed away peacefully at St Eunan’s Nursing Home, Ramelton Road, Letterkenny on Friday, November 8.
Predeceased by his parents David and May, also his brothers Billy, Davey and Victor and sister Helen.
He will be sadly missed by his sister Rena, nieces, nephews and larger family circle.
Funeral prayers at Terence McClintock’s funeral home at Ballyboe, Convoy, F93WF54 on Monday, November 11 at 1pm followed by internment in the family plot in Ballindrait Presbyterian Church graveyard.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to St Eunan’s nursing home care of any family member or Terence McClintock funeral director.
James’s family would like to thank the staff at St Eunan’s nursing home for the wonderful care they gave James over the years.
Donal Doherty (Eddie), Carndonagh
The death has occurred of Donal Doherty (Eddie), Churchtown, Carndonagh.
Mr Doherty passed away at Sligo University Hospital on Friday, November 8.
Predeceased by his loving son Eamon, much loved father of Dermot, Garret and Karol.
Loving brother of Anne, Rosemary and Margaret, predeceased by sisters Lily and Kathleen.
Deeply regretted by his sons, sisters, his grandchildren Jodie, Isla, Tiarnan, Callum, Karel and Aynia Maya and his daughter-in-law Aura.
Sorely missed by Nia and Aileen, his nieces and nephews, his extended family, friends and neighbours.
A religious service in celebration of Donal’s life will take place at Karol’s home, Churchtown, Carndonagh on Monday, November 11 at 11am, where all are welcome, followed by removal to Lakeland’s Crematorium, Cavan for private cremation.
Family flowers only please.
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