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Deaths in Donegal, Saturday evening, May 16

The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:

Mary Gallagher, Ballybofey

Mary Goggin, Termon

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Patricia McMahon, Killybegs

Hans Heinrich Wuermli, Ramelton and Glenties

James Joseph (Sheimi) Gorman, Kilmacrennan

John Keating, Donegal Town

Packy Jim McGrath, Ballybofey and Pettigo

Magaret Shine, Drimarone

Gracie McCafferty, Dunlewey

 

Mary Gallagher, Ballybofey

The sudden death has occurred of Mary Gallagher nee Callaghan, Navenny Street, Ballybofey F93 XOA2.

Predeceased by her father George, and husband Aidan. Much loved mother of Nuala (Moley), son in law Brendan, beloved grandmother of Rachael, Danny and Stefan. Mary will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her mother Katie, brothers Charlie (Frances), Seamus (Geraldine), Martin (Louise) and by her sisters Catherine (Ciarán), Liz (Billy), Rose (Harry), Breege (John), Colette (Mike), partner Patrick, nephews, nieces, and wider family circle.

Reposing at her late residence on Sunday May 17 and Monday May 18 from 12 noon, concluding with rosary at 9pm. Funeral leaving her late residence on Tuesday May 19 at 11.15am for Requiem Mass at 12 noon in St Patrick’s Church Crossroads. Interment in the adjoining Churchyard

The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish youtube at https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish

Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

 

Mary Goggin, Termon

The death has taken place of Mary B Goggin nee Mc Garvey peacefully but unexpectedly in the care of The Staff of Youghal and District Nursing Home Gortroe.

Predeceased by her husband Tadgh, brothers John (USA) and Colm (New South Wales) sisters Anne (Greece) Rose (New South Wales) and Teresa (Termon).

Mary B will be sadly missed by her children Maggie, Anne, Sean, Seamus, Dee, Brid, Catriona and Una. Her 20 grandchildren and 12 great-grand children. Sons in law Michael Rice, Frank Kelleher, Eamon Sexton,

Nick Sutcliffe, Mattias Heydorn, Daughters in law Marie Leahy, Mary Power and (Mary Goggin Tierney deceased). Her sister Cathy and brother Finn. Extended family, dear friend Nora, neighbours, staff and residents of Gortroe Nursing Home and the wider Youghal community.

Mary will repose in Egans Funeral home Greencloyne Youghal on Wednesday evening from 4.30pm until 6pm.

Requiem Mass on Thursday May 21 at 11.30am in the Holy Family Church Youghal with cremation afterwards at the Island Cremation Ringaskiddy.

 

Patricia McMahon, Killybegs

The death has taken place of Patricia McMahon (née Boyle), 20 The Moorings, Ballina, Co Mayo and formerly of Pearse Street, Ballina, peacefully at home in her 95th year on May 16 surrounded by her family.

Beloved wife of the late Arthur and cherished mother of Michael (Dublin), Maria (Ballina), Helen (Perth WA), Aileen (Letterkenny), Arthur (Ballina) and the late David.

Deeply regretted by her daughters-in-law, Fiona and Denise, sons-in-law, Peter, Mathew and Ian, her adored grandchildren Rachel, Andrew, Nicole, Barbara, David, Kate, Brian, Clíona, Mark and Niamh of whom she was extremely proud her sister-in-law Phyllis, nephews, her devoted carers of whom she had many, good friends and neighbours.

Her remains will repose in McGowans Funeral Home, Ballina (F26 V274) on Monday, May 18 from 5:30 until 7:30pm.

Funeral will arrive for Requiem Mass to St Muredach’s Cathedral, Ballina on Tuesday, May 19 at 11:30am, followed by burial in Leigue Cemetery, Ballina.

Patricia’s Funeral Mass will be live streamed on www.ballinaparish.org

House strictly private please.

Family flowers only please donations if desired to the Meals on Wheels Ballina care of McGowan’s Funeral Home.

 

Hans Heinrich Wuermli, Ramelton and Glenties

Wuermli, Hans Heinrich, Castle Street, Ramelton, formerly Strasallgh, Glenties, May 16, peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Lee Evelyn, son Marlon (Layla), daughter Valerie, grandchildren Devin, Florence and Julian, extended family and friends.

Reposing at his home. House strictly private please. Private cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan on Tuesday, May 19 at 2pm.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired, to the Donegal Hospice, c/o Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.

 

James Joseph (Sheimi) Gorman, Kilmacrennan

Peacefully, in the care of the staff in Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by parents James and Rose, wife Mary (Nov 2012), son John, siblings John, Catherine, Hugh aka Dimmy and Margery aka Dodda.

Deeply regretted by his children Michael (Tilly), Anne, Hugh (Andrena), Rosemarie, Bernadette, Cathal (Sandra) and Claire, sister Rosemary (Okey) and cousin May. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren James (Azra), Michelle, Lucinda (Connall), Conor, Noel, Abigail, Gabrielle, Dylan and Easmae, great grandchildren Aidan, Adam, Amelia, Cara & Daithí, extended family members, neighbours and friends.

Removal from Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top Letterkenny (F92 XE35) today Saturday at 1pm, going to his late residence.

Funeral from there on Monday morning for requiem mass in St. Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Family time from 11pm to 10am and on the morning of the funeral.

 

John Keating, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of John Keating, Glasgow, Scotland and formerly Donegal Town peacefully at Marie Curie hospice, Glasgow, surrounded by his devoted partner Margaret and his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents John and Sheila. Deeply regretted and sadly missed his partner Margaret, her sons Alastair and James, daughters Charlene, Jamie and his beloved cat Aston, his brothers Mark, Noel, David, Kevin, Michael, and Justin, sisters Kathleen, Irene, Louise, Justina, Cecilia, Jennifer, Emma and Denise. All his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Funeral arrangements to follow in the coming days.

 

Packy Jim McGrath, Ballybofey and Pettigo

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Packy Jim Mc Grath, 36 Sessiagh View,Ballybofey. F93 P9V6, formerly Crilly, Pettigo.

Beloved son of the late Tommy and Maggie. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his cousins, neighbours, extended family and friends.

Remains reposing at his late residence on Friday May 15 from 5pm to 9pm, and on Saturday May 16 from 12 noon until removal at 4.30pm to arrive at the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 5pm to repose overnight. Requiem mass on Sunday May 17 at 11am. Interment in Drumboe cemetery.

The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar

 

Magaret Shine, Drimarone

The peaceful death has occurred in the gentle and exceptional care of doctors, nurses and staff of University Hospital, Coventry of Margaret Shine (nee Harvey), previously of Drumnaherk, Drimarone, on April 22, aged 89.

Beloved wife of David and mother to daughter Jackie (Matt), Desmond (Julie) and Kevin (Claire), grandmother to Kieron (Lauren), David, Cassie and Millie and great-grandmother to Evie and Hughie.

Sadly missed by her brother Steve, wife Kathleen and sisters-in-law Rose and Pattie (Albert). Predeceased by her parents Jimmy and Josie, brother Seamus, his wife Marie and brother Patsy.

Fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours at home and abroad.

Funeral service to take place at the Precious Blood and All Souls Church, Coventry on Monday, June 1 at 12 noon followed by cremation at Canley Crematorium in the Charter Chapel.

Funeral Mass livestream can be found on the parish website https://allsoulscoventry.org.uk/then click on the tab Livestream from All Souls.

Or at MCNMedia

https://mcn.live/Camera/the-precious-blood-of-our-lord-and-all-souls-coventry

 

Gracie McCafferty, Dunlewey

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Gracie McCafferty, Moneybeg, Dunlewey, originally from Meenacreeva, Annagry.

Predeceased by her husband Joe Shiomáin, her parents Mickey and Mary, sisters; Ann and Mary, Brothers; Paddy, Phil and Baby Anthony.

Sadly missed by her daughters; Noreen (Shaun), Marie (Pat), Michelle (Joseph), Josephine (Gavin), sons; Martin (Nicola) and Johnny (Rosa), sister Susie (Seamus) brother Jack, sister in-law Bríd, grandchildren Laura, Megan, Katie and Cassie, great grandson Darragh and extended family and friends.

Her remains will repose at her late residence (F92 VK82),  Friday 15 from 3pm-9pm and Saturday from 12pm-9pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm.

House is private from 9pm and on the morning of the Funeral.

Funeral Mass will take place on Sunday at 1pm in The Church of the Sacred Heart, Dunlewey (F92 N668), burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page https://shorturl.at/DLI1z and on the Church webcam via MCN Media https://shorturl.at/rgbN5

A shuttle bus will operate from McGeady’s Bar, Dunlewey Car Park.

A one-way traffic system will also be in place, with entry via McGeady’s Bar.

 

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