The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Margaret (Gusty) Alcorn, Dunfanaghy
Thomas (Tom) Barry, Bundoran
Ellen McCrory, Killygordon
Hugo Doherty, Letterkenny
Phyllis Shiels, Letterkenny
Seoirse Ó Dochartaigh, Moville
Jimmy Herron, Glenties
Desmond Henry, Dunkineely
John Doherty, Letterbarrow
Margaret (Gusty) Alcorn, Dunfanaghy
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Margaret (Gusty) Alcorn, Cleggan, Hornhead, Dunfanaghy.
Sadly missed and much loved by her daughters Rosaleen (Alan), Jacqueline (Tom), son Keith (Jenny), her grandchildren Scott, Alison and Hamish, sister Esther (William) and brother Bertie (Helen) nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Predeceased by her husband George and their baby (stillborn).
Reposing at her home from 5pm to 9pm today Monday, November 24, for family and neighbours.
Wake tomorrow, Tuesday, November 25, from from 11am to 9pm. Everyone welcome.
Funeral Service in Holy Trinity Church, Hornhead Road, Dunfanaghy, on Wednesday, November 26 at 2pm.
Burial afterwards in Clondahorkey Cemetery.
Family time 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 James Harkin Funeral Director.
Thomas (Tom) Barry, Bundoran
Tom (Thomas) Barry passed away on 21st November, peacefully, surrounded by his family. Tom, from Bundoran, living in Clondalkin, Dublin, will be forever loved and missed by his children, Laura, Thomas, Donna and their Mam Annie, his adored grandchildren Michael and Ryan and their Mam Giulia, his brothers and sisters Martin, Peter, Pat, Lucy, Breege, Carmel, his nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
He will be lovingly welcomed by his predeceased Mother Margaret (born Hughes), Father Thomas, brothers and sisters, Brendan, Kevin, Liam, James, Mary, Joseph, relatives and friends.
May Tom’s soul rest in peace.
Tom’s memorial service will take place at the Maldron Hotel, Tallaght, in Shannon Suite 2 on Thursday, November 27 at 2pm. 10 days after his 78th birthday. After the service we will have refreshments in the Maldron Hotel Bar.
Donations, if you would like, could go to Our Ladies Hospice https://olh.ie , who were exceptionally kind and caring to Tom up to, and during, his short stay, and kindly supportive to his family as Tom passed away.
Ellen McCrory, The Cross Killygordon
The death has occurred of Ellen McCrory (née Gallen). Ellen, late of Finglas East, formerly The Cross Killygordon, passed away on Saturday, November 22 at home, surrounded by her loving family.
Ellen will be very sadly missed and remembered always by her husband Tom, children Martina, Carl, Jason and Tom, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at home on Thursday, November 27 from 2pm to 6pm. Removal on Friday morning to St Canice’s Church, Finglas Village, arriving at 9.50am for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by Cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium.
Ellen’s Funeral Mass can be viewed via https://www.churchservices.tv/canicefinglas
To view the Cremation Service, visit https://www.dctrust.ie/location/glasnevin/chapel-webstream.html
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to St. Francis Hospice. All enquiries to Massey Bros., Finglas on (01) 836 1011.
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, Letterbarrow
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.
