The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Margery Isabel (known as Mabel Witherow), Convoy
Jacqueline Watson, Dublin and Stranorlar
Annie Uí Dhomhnaill, Bunbeg
Colm Sweeney, Ardara
Willie Davis, Milford
Ernest Luther, Rossbracken
Joseph Leppard, Killea and Derry
Philomena Griffin, Falcarragh
Mick Gallen, Ballybofey and Tyrone
Brendan O’Kane, Castlefinn
Seamus Logue, Belfast and Carrigart
Margery Isabel (known as Mabel Witherow), Convoy
The death has occurred of Margery Isabel (known as Mabel Witherow) (née Orr), of Millbridge Farm, Gobnascale, Convoy.
Ms Witherow passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31.
Predeceased by her husband Billy, infant son David and son-in-law Derek Peoples. She will be forever loved and sadly missed by her daughter Lorraine, son-in-law Keith Bankhead, daughter Anita, daughter Julie and son-in-law Russell Doherty, also son Kenneth and daughter-in-law Rachel.
Cherished grandmother of Kathryn, David, Gareth, Grace, Ross, Lily and Charlie, great-grandmother of Thomas, Sarah, Emily, TJ and Izzy.
She will be greatly missed by her brothers Norman and Raymond and her extended family circle.
Her remains will repose at her home today Monday, September 1 from 12noon. Funeral leaving from her home on Tuesday, September 2 at 1.30pm for 2pm funeral service in St Ninian’s Church Convoy, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
House private on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director.
Jacqueline Watson, Dublin and Stranorlar
The death has occurred of Jacqueline Watson (née McCafferty), Elmcastle Green, Kilnamanagh, Dublin 24and formerly Drumboe Avenue, Stranorlar.
Ms Watson passed away peacefully at home following a long illness on Sunday, August 31.
Beloved wife of Neil for 58 years, loving mother of Nigel and Lucinda, cherished granny to Craig and Imogen.
Sadly missed by her daughter in law Niamh and son in law Ivor.
Predeceased by her parents Jock and Bridie and her brother Cormac. Dear sister to Fergus, Mary, Ann, Fionnuala and Louise.
Monday 1st September
Reposing at family home in Elmcastle Green from 5 pm until Rosary at 9 pm.
Tuesday 2nd September
Reposing at the home of her sister and brother in law Ann & Leon McGranaghan, Drumboe Avenue Stranorlar from 4 pm until Rosary at 9 pm.
Wednesday 3rd September
Reposing at the home of her sister and brother in law Ann & Leon McGranaghan, Drumboe Avenue Stranorlar from 4 pm until Rosary at 9 pm.
Thursday 4th September
Leaving the family home at Drumboe Avenue at 10.40am for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am, at Church of Mary Immaculate, Main St., Stranorlar, The funeral Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam on the following link https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar
Jacqueline will be laid to rest in the family plot at Drumboe Cemetery, Stranorlar.
Family time at all other times please.
Further enquiries to Martin McGowan Funeral Director, c/o McGowan’s Funeral Home, Stranorlar.
Annie Uí Dhomhnaill, Bunbeg
The death has occurred of Annie Uí Dhomhnaill, Knockastollar, Bunbeg, originally of Culacrick, Annagry.
Ms Uí Domhnaill passed away in her 103rd year on Sunday, August 31.
Predeceased by her husband Eoghan, son PJ, sisters; Bridget and Rosha and brothers; Eddie, Danny and John.
Sadly missed by her daughter Una, sons; Connie, Seán and Eamonn, sister Sally Roarty (Dungloe), daughter-in-law Maighread, grandchildren; Deirdre, Conall, Eoghan, Colm and Feidhlim, great grandchildren; Tarlach, Ultán, Conor and Aidan, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
Her remains will repose at her home on Monday, September 1 from 1pm to 8pm and on Tuesday from 12pm to 8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm.
House private after Rosary and on the morning of the funeral.
Annie’s funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, September 3, at 11am in St. Patrick’s Church, Meenaweal, interment afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery.
The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page and on the church webcam.
Colm Sweeney, Ardara
The death has occurred of Colm Sweeney, Drumaghy Park, Ardara.
Mr Sweeney passed away peacefully in the Donegal Hospice surrounded by his loving wife and family on Sunday, August 31.
Colm will be forever missed by his beloved wife Teresa, his children Linda, Jennifer (Lawrence), Danielle (Richard Patrick), Elena (Ezel) and son Colm.
Sadly missed by his granddaughters Ellieanne and Niamh, his grandsons Axel, CJ, Joey, Shayne, Turlough, James and Lukas, his loving sisters Finola (PJ) and Geardline, his nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
Colm is predeceased by his cherished mother Helen, his father John, his son Joseph, his sister Elizabeth and grandson Theo.
His remains will repose at Mc Cabes funeral home, Ardara F94VCK1 today, Monday from 4pm until 9pm.
Funeral from there on Tuesday morning going to the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara for funeral Mass at 11am with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice Letterkenny.
Care of any family member.
Willie Davis, Milford
The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Willie Davis, Glenalla, Milford, F92 Y447.
Deeply regretted by his sisters Margaret (William), Rosemary, Irene (Sean), Jean (Ken), Heather (Tom), Sylvia (Brian), brother Ronnie (Louise), sisters-in-law Patricia and Rita, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Predeceased by his parents Bobby and Emily, sister Georgina, brothers Robert, Noel and Edwin.
Funeral service at his home on Monday, September 1 at 2pm, followed by burial in Bank Cemetery, Ramelton.
Ernest Luther, Rossbracken
The peaceful death has taken place of Ernest Luther, Green Gables, Rossbracken (F92HHW6) in the Donegal Hospice after a short illness.
Predeceased by his wife Ann, brothers Ronnie and John.
Ernie will be sadly missed by his sisters-in-law Pam and Betty, his nieces, nephews, wider family circle, neighbours and friends, especially Fiona.
Funeral leaving from his home on Monday, September 1 at 10.45am for 11.30am funeral Mass in The Church of the Irish Martyrs, Letterkenny, followed by burial in Drumoghill cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to The Donegal Hospice, care of Terence McClintock Funeral Director.
Joseph Leppard, Killea and Derry
The death has occurred of Joseph Leppard, Killea and formerly Melmore Gardens, Creggan, Derry.
Mr Leppard passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, August 29.
Much loved father of Orla, Caoimhe and Cillian.
Sorely missed by Annette, son-in-law Michael, Yue and Pádhraic, his beloved grandchildren Ruairi and Tadhg and much loved brother and uncle.
Funeral will take place on Monday, September 1 at 10am in St. Eugene’s Cathedral, followed by burial at Derry City Cemetery.
For those unable to attend, the funeral Mass will be live streamed at the webstream link below.
https://www.churchservices.tv/derrysteugenes
Philomena Griffin, Falcarragh
The death has occurred of Philomena Griffin (née Sheerin), Ballyness, Falcarragh.
Ms Griffin passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, August 30.
Predeceased by her husband James, son Thomas, son in law John Kilcullen, her parents Charles and Bridget, sisters Madge and Christie, Eileen and Frank, her brother Brother Patrick and sisters in law Brid, Margaret and Stjohn and brother in law Paddy.
Survived by her daughters Ann Marie and Aonghus Buckley, Margaret and Josephine, daughter in law Alice, grandchildren and great grandchildren, her sister Kathleen Gallagher, sisters in law Nora and Máire and Paddy, nieces, nephews and a circle of family and friends.
Funeral from her late residence on Monday, September 1 for 12 noon Mass in St Finian’s Church, Falcarragh F92 x302 with burial afterwards in Gortahork cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.mcn.live.tv/camera/ falcarragh-parish-church.
Mick Gallen, Ballybofey and Tyrone
The death has occurred of Mick Gallen, Meenglass Road, Ballybofey and Aghyaran, Tyrone.
Mr Gallen passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, August 29.
Beloved husband of Mary, much loved father of Gary (Kay) and Sinéad (Shaun), loving granda of Emily, Jamie, Andrew and baby Aaron, dearest brother of Gerard, Kathleen, Anne, Seamus, Brian, Eugene and the late Maryrose and Bernard, cherished son of the late Brian and Bridget (Altgoland).
Reposing at the family home on Monday, September 1 from 11 am until the rosary at 9pm.
Funeral from the family home on Tuesday, September 2 at 10.20 am for requiem Mass at 11 am in The Church Of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar.
Interment afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery.
The Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam.
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.
Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, son, daughter, daughter in law, son in law, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews and entire family circle.
Brendan O’Kane, Castlefinn
The death has occurred of Brendan O’Kane, 602 Liscooley Villas, Castlefinn.
Mr O’Kane passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital on Friday, August 29.
Beloved husband of Kathleen, much loved father of Brenda and Rónán (Sinéad), loving brother of Teresa (Gillespie), Hugo, Noel and the late Seamus and Kevin, cherished son of the late Mary-Jane and Michael.
Requiem Mass on Monday, September 1 at 12 noon in St Mary’s Church, Castlefinn.
Interment afterwards in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Castlefin.
The Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam.
Family time please from 11pm until 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his entire family circle.
Seamus Logue, Belfast and Carrigart
The death has occurred of Seamus Logue, Gransha Rise, Belfast and Carrigart, Donegal.
Mr Logue passed away at the Royal Hospital, Belfast, surrounded by his family on Friday, August 29.
Beloved son of the late John and Winifred Logue.
Husband of Leontia, loving father to Sarah and Ciarán and grandfather to Clara and Rosa.
Seamus will then be reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny on Monday from 6pm to 8pm.
His funeral will be held at St John the Baptist Church, Carrigart at 11am on Tuesday followed by burial at adjoining cemetery.
He is predeceased by his sister Susie and his brothers James, Paddy and Michael. He is survived by his brothers Owen and Hughie and his sister Mary.
