The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
James (Jim) Melly, Meath and Ballyshannon
Bridie Devlin, Coventry and Clonmany
Margaret Gibbons, Ballyshannon
Paul Burns, Buncrana
Roisin Panting, Carndonagh
Mae Wisely, Ballindrait
Mary Therese Celine Patton, Convoy
Gretta Alcorn, Dunfanaghy
Bridie Marley (née Harkin), Cloghan
Dorothy Devaney, Fanad
James (Jim) Melly, Meath and Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of James (Jim) Melly, Bogganstown, Dunree, Co Meath and formerly of Ballyshannon.
Mr Melly passed away at home on New Year’s Day.
Predeceased by his devoted and loving wife Phil.
Very deeply regretted by his brother Michael, and his sisters Mairead (Clarke), Noreen (O’Grady), Mary Melly, Anne Melly, Berna (Cox), his brothers-in-law Mick and Tom, and his sister-in-law Kate.
He is also fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at McEntaggart’s funeral home, The Gables, Dunshaughlin, (A85 DE70) from 4pm to 7pm on Monday, January 5.
Arriving at Glasnevin Crematorium at 2.30pm on Tuesday, January 6.
This celebration of Jim’s life will be live streamed through the following link: https://www.dctrust.ie/location/glasnevin/chapel-webstream.html House private please.
Also, family flowers only, but donations if desired to St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, where Jim’s wife Phil received such compassionate care in her final illness, and for which Jim was eternally grateful. https://www.idonate.ie/cause/sfh
Bridie Devlin, Coventry and Clonmany
The peaceful death has occurred of Bridie Devlin (née McGeoghegan) in Coventry, England and formerly of Ballymageehan, Isle of Doagh, Clonmany.
Surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved wife of Michael.
Devoted mother to Jackie, Bernie, Julie, Kathleen, Carmel and Michael.
Cherished grandmother to Jack, Lewis, Matthew, Niamh and Aisling.
Loving mother in law to Jim, Sharon and Charlie.
Her remains will repose at her daughter Carmel’s home, Upper Annaugh, Clonmany (F93HT26) on Sunday, January 4 at 2pm, where you are welcome to pay your respects.
Funeral from there on Monday morning at 10.30am going to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany for requiem Mass at 11am with burial afterwards in the new cemetery.
Margaret Gibbons, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Margaret Gibbons, College St, Ballyshannon.
Ms Gibbons passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 2.
Predeceased by her parents John and Teresa, her brother Dan, and infant brother John James.
Forever loved and sadly missed by her loving niece Sheila, nephews Sean and Brian, sister-in-law Ann, cousins and all extended family and friends.
Reposing at her late residence with removal on Monday at 10.45am to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11 am with service of interment in the Abbey Assaroe Cemetery.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in memory of Margaret if so desired to the Palliative care team, Sligo c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors or any family member.
The funeral Mass shall be streamed on St Patrick’s Church page at www.churchservices.tv/Stpatricksballyshannon/
Paul Burns, Buncrana
The death has occurred in the Donegal Hospice of Paul Burns, 39 Crana View Buncrana.
Sadly missed by his wife Margaret, his children Kevin, Amanda and Sean, and his grandchildren Rachel, Sophie, Stephen, Roisin and Paul, and his wider family circle.
Remains leaving his late residence this morning at 10.15am for 11 o’clock Mass in St Mary’s Church, Cockhill.
Burial will take place in the adjoining graveyard.
House private from 9pm to 10am.
Mass can be viewed live on www.church services.tv/cockhill
Roisin Panting, Carndonagh
The death has occurred at her home of Roisin Panting née McEleney, Gortnamara, Carndonagh.
Predeceased by her husband John, her son Paul and her son-in-law Eugene.
Roisin is a much-loved mother of Kevin and Alyson.
Roisin is deeply regretted by her grandchildren Daniel, Michael, James, Aileen, Ellen and Eamonn, and a loving great-grandmother to her 10 great-grandchildren.
Roisin will be missed by her daughter-in-law Louise, her nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Removal from her late residence this morning at 10.30am going to The Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh for requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed on http://carndonaghparish.com/webcam.html
Family time please from 11pm.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Carndonagh Community Hospice fund C/O any family member or Blaine Mc Carron, Kelly’s Funeral Directors.
Mae Wisely, Ballindrait
The death has taken place at her home of Mae Wisely Craig, Gortnagole, Ballindrait F93HX6K.
Predeceased by her husband Sam and granddaughter Joanne.
Mae will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sons Norman, Alan (Olive), Lesley (Veronica), Peter and daughter Elizabeth (Joe), her seven grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Funeral leaving from her home today at 1.30pm going to Ballindrait Presbyterian Church, for 2pm Service of Thanksgiving for her life, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice, care of Terence McClintock Funeral Director.
Mary Therese Celine Patton, Convoy
The death has occurred of Mary Therese Celine Patton, Magheracorn, Convoy.
Ms Patton passed away at Brindley Manor Nursing Home on Wednesday, December 31.
Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Veronica, her siblings Margaret, Joseph (Josie), Agnes, Thomas, John (Johnny), Patrick (Patsy), Kathleen (Katie), Bridget (Bridie), Anne (Annie) and Freda. Mary will be sadly missed by her brother-in-law Denis, her nieces, Veronica and Denise, their families, and all her nieces and nephews and the extended Patton family.
Also her friend Greta and all her Lifford Hospital friends.
Funeral leaving from her home this morning at 10.15am 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 please and family flowers only.
Gretta Alcorn, Dunfanaghy
The death has occurred of Gretta Alcorn (née Stewart), 14 New Cottage Road, Dunfanaghy.
Ms Alcorn passed away on Wednesday, December 31.
Beloved mother to Tracey and husband Gary, Geoffrey and partner Anna, grandchildren Eirinn, Sandy and Charley.
Predeceased by her loving husband Arthur (Gusty 2013).
Deeply loved and fondly remembered by her brothers and sisters, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Funeral Service will take place in Holy Trinity Church, Hornhead Road, Dunfanaghy, today at 1pm.
Burial afterwards in Clondahorkey Cemetery.
Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to St Vincent de Paul c/o any family member or James Harkin Funeral Director.
Bridie Marley (née Harkin)
The peaceful death as taken place of Bridie Marley nee (Harkin) of Cloghan Mór, Cloghan, F93 HK52.
Predeceased by her loving husband Patrick. Much loved Mother of Helen (Willie), Mary (Pete), Lavina (Terry), Patrica (Shaun), Joe (Carol) and Francie (Bernie).
Devoted grandmother to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Bridie will be sadly missed by her extended family and friends.
Removal today to Church of Our Lady of Prepetual Succour Glenfin for requiem Mass at 1pm.
Service of Interment afterwards in Cill Mhuire Cemetery Glenfin.
The requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Web cam at https://mcn.live/Camera/our-lady-of-peretual-succour-glenfinn
Dorothy Devaney, Fanad
The death has occurred of Dorothy Devaney, Ballyheirnan, Fanad and formerly Manchester, peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital.
Predeceased by her husband, John (2009), sister, Joyce Wilde and brother-in-law, Frank Wilde.
Deeply regretted by Sean and Teresa, her extended family, neighbours and many friends.
At the request of the deceased, a private cremation will take place.
Today at 1pm a Service of Thanksgiving will take place at Christ the Redeemer Church, Rossnakill, with burial of ashes afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
Donations in lieu of flowers to the Dog Trust www.dogstrust.ie care of McAteer Funeral Directors.
