The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Mary Farrelly, Kilkenny and Buncrana
Beattie (Beatrice) Doherty, Convoy
William Thompson Graham, Carrigans
Hugo Doherty, Letterkenny
Phyllis Shiels, Letterkenny
Seoirse Ó Dochartaigh, Moville
Jimmy Herron, Glenties
Desmond Henry, Dunkineely
John Doherty, Donegal
Mary Farrelly, Kilkenny and Buncrana
The death has occurred of Mary Farrelly (née Doherty), 7 Castle Avenue, Thomastown, Kilkenny and formerly of Buncrana.
Ms Farrelly passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family in her 92nd year on Saturday, November 22.
Predeceased by her husband Andy and her brothers and sisters.
Sadly missed by her daughter Anne (Dowling), grandsons Peter, Liam, Colm and Kieran, great grandchildren Cara, Kayla, Niamh, and Rory, brother Phil, sisters Bridget and Sadie, brothers-in-law, sisters in law, nieces and nephews extended family, neighbours and friends, and a special thanks to her many carers for their help and kindness.
Arriving for requiem Mass on Monday, November 24 at 11am in the Church of the Assumption Thomastown, followed by burial in St Mary’s New cemetery, Thomastown Co Kilkenny.
Requiem Mass can be viewed online at https://thomastownparish.ie/webcam/
Beattie (Beatrice) Doherty, Convoy
The peaceful death has taken place of Beattie (Beatrice) Doherty, 343 Milltown, Convoy (F93AOXH) who passed away on Friday, November 21 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her late husband Joe, and son Edwin.
Beattie will be forever loved and cherished by her daughters, Laura (Charlie), Bea (Davie), Carmel (Robert), Amanda (Grenville) Mena (Martin), daughter-in-law Diane, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, the extended family, and her many friends.
Removal from her home on Monday, November 24 at 10.45am going to St Mary’s Church Convoy for 11am funeral Mass followed by burial in the old graveyard.
House private please on the morning of the funeral.
William Thompson Graham, Carrigans
The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of William Thompson Graham, Monreagh, Carrigans (F93AY90) surrounded by his loving family.
Beloved husband of Ruby, much loved father of Diane (Mark), Leslie, Melanie (Stephen), Samantha (Mark), Norman (Claire), Irene (Johnathan) and Trevor (Libby).
He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren and great-grandchild, also by his brother Joe, sisters Kathleen and Jeanette, his nieces, nephews and wider family circle.
Funeral leaving from his home on Monday, November 24 at 2.15pm, going to Monreagh Presbyterian Church for 2.30pm Service of Thanksgiving for his life, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Medical 5, Letterkenny University Hospital, care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral director.
Hugo Doherty, Letterkenny
The death has occurred in the Letterkenny University Hospital of Hugo Doherty, 2 Muckish Avenue, Letterkenny.
Pre-deceased by his parents Elizabeth and Hughie Doherty, sisters Margaret, Rosella, Lizzie, Christine and Jean.
Sadly missed by Tom, Ann, Charlie, Mary, Nick and Dean.
Reposing at his sister Ann Ramsey’s residence of 2 McNeely Villas.
House strictly private at the request of the deceased please.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday, November 25 at 11am in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny with burial afterwards in the family plot in Conwal Cemetery.
Phyllis Shiels, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Phyllis Shiels (née McHugh), 6 McMahon Villas, Letterkenny.
Ms Shiels passed away peacefully in the Donegal Hospice on Sunday, November 23.
Deeply regretted by her loving husband Patrick, daughter Margaret McFadden (Ramelton), son-in-law Anthony, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Predeceased by her sisters Mamie, Kathleen and Josie and her brothers Shaun, Liam and Packie.
Reposing at the Eternal Light Funeral Home, Carnamuggagh, Letterkenny, F92 XE35, today, Monday November 24 from 5pm until 7pm when those who wish may pay their respects.
Removal at 7pm to St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for prayers and to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday, November 25 at 1pm.
Burial afterwards in New Leck Cemetery.
Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Eunan’s Cathedral Letterkenny on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny
Family flowers only, donations if desired to Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member.
Seoirse Ó Dochartaigh, Moville
The death has occurred of Seoirse Ó Dochartaigh, Mossyglen, Moville.
Mr Ó Dochartaigh passed away peacefully at his home following a long illness on Friday, November 21.
Beloved husband of Kathryn and much loved father of Rónán, Neassa, Anna and Katharina and step-father of Steven and cherished grandfather of Cillian.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sister Anne, nieces and nephews, extended family circle, friends and neighbours.
A private cremation for Seoirse will take place at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at a later date.
Jimmy Herron, Glenties
The death has occurred of Jimmy Herron, Edeninfagh, Glenties.
Mr Herron passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 23.
Predeceased by his Mother Mary Bridget and his father Con Herron Lacklea, Glenties.
Deeply regretted by his wife Rosemary, son Connell, daughter in law Meganne and his two grandchildren Alexander and Maria, neighbours, relations and close friends.
Reposing in Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield Ardara on Monday, November 24 from 2pm to 6pm, followed by removal to Church of The Holy Family, Edeninfagh for 6.45pm to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday morning at 11am.
Burial in Edeninfagh graveyard.
House private at the request of the family.
Desmond Henry, Dunkineely
The death has occurred of Desmond Henry, Beaugreen, Dunkineely.
Mr Henry passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital on Sunday, November 23.
He will be dearly missed by his loving family, brothers Francis and Derek, sisters Sylvia (Alan) and Gertrude (Gordon) Kesh Road, Pettigo, nephews Matthew and Lester, extended family and friends.
Reposing at his late residence, Monday, November 24 from 2pm to 9pm.
Funeral service in Dunkineely Methodist Church, Tuesday, November 25 at 1.30pm followed by burial in Killaghtee graveyard.
House private on the morning of the funeral please.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired, to the Renal Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital care of George Irwin Funeral Directors.
John Doherty, Donegal
The death has occurred of John Doherty, Drimagra, Letterbarrow.
Mr Doherty passed away peacefully at home after a long illness in the care of his family on Sunday, November 23.
John is predeceased by his father Michael, mother Mary, brother Neil and sister Mary (Sr. Anne Maureen).
Sadly missed by his wife, Mary, children Elizabeth, Fiona, Sean, Margaret and Pauline, his brother Michael and sister in law Nuala.
Loving grandfather to Eoghan, Ferdia, Dáire, Eibhlín, Johnny and Lelia.
Father-in-law to Chris, Gavin and Thomas, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of friends.
John’s remains will repose at Tir Connell Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal Town, F94FX3A on Monday, November 24 from 2pm until 7.30pm followed by private removal to his late residence.
Requiem Mass will take place in the Church of the Holy Redeemer, Drimarone on Tuesday morning at 11am with interment afterwards in the local cemetery.
John’s family wish to sincerely thank the exceptional carers, district nurse Jackie, GP and hospital staff for their dedicated care during his long illness.
Family flowers only please.


