The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Leon Kelly, Lifford
Susan Curran, Carrigart
Gemma McVeigh, Cavan, Donegal and Fermanagh
Deirdre O’Donnell, Surrey and Letterkenny
Sean Furey, Ardara and Letterkenny
Marion Darcy, Bruckless
Leon Kelly, Lifford
The death has taken place at his home of Leon Kelly, 42 Beechwood Grove, Lifford, F93 KW6P
Much loved father of Kian, Freya and Zack.
Cherished son of Rosemary and Michael, dearly loved brother of Stephen, Michelle, Michael, Tegan and the late Shaun.
Reposing at his home on Saturday from 12 noon.
Funeral leaving his home on Monday at 9am for Requiem Mass in St Baithin’s Church, St Johnston at 10am.
Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Deeply regretted by his heartbroken sons, daughter, mum, dad, brothers, sisters and family circle.
Family time please from 10pm until 11am.
Susan Curran, Carrigart
The sudden death has taken place of Susan Curran (née Shields ), Glen, Carrigart.
Predeceased by her husband Denis (2024) and survived by her sons DJ, Brian, and Maxi and sisters Patsy, Kathleen, and Eileen, and brother, Joe, grandchildren, nieces nephews, and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at her late residence where all are welcome to come and pay their respects.
Funeral from there on Saturday going to the Church of St. John The Baptist for requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Mass can be viewed live on Mevagh Parish Facebook page.
Gemma McVeigh, Cavan, Donegal and Fermanagh
The death has occurred of Gemma McVeigh, Cavan / Donegal / Fermanagh.
She passed away peacefully on Friday surrounded by her loving family in the Palliative Care Unit at Omagh Hospital.
Gemma was cherished beyond words and will be forever missed by her adored son Oisín Doran (Eimear), her devoted partner Stephen Kelly, her heartbroken parents Michael and Kitty, and her beloved brothers and sisters Ronan (Elaine), Michelle (Kevin), Aisling (John), Marie Louise (Aidan), and Niall (Riona). She was a treasured aunt and godmother to James, Orlagh, Kate, Luke, Conáll, Laoise, Méabh, Senán, Michael, Etaoin, Lugh, and Solan, each of whom she loved so dearly.
House strictly private on Friday.
Gemma will be reposing at her parents’ home, Tirconaill Lodge, Sligo Road, Enniskillen BT74 7JY, from 2pm to 9pm on Saturday and on from 4pm – 8pm on Sunday.
Her funeral will leave the family home on Monday, March 10 at 11.30am for 12 noon Requiem Mass in St. Michael’s Church, Enniskillen, followed by burial in Cross Cemetery. House strictly private to immediate family on Monday morning.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, in Gemma’s memory to the Palliative Care Unit, c/o any family member or Jim Barnett, Funeral Directors, 4 Mill St, Irvinestown, Enniskillen BT94 1GR.
Deirdre O’Donnell, Surrey and Letterkenny
The death has occurred at King’s Hospital, London of Deirdre O’Donnell of Woking, Surrey and formerly Lower Sallaghagraine, Letterkenny.
Predeceased by her parents, Joe and May O’Donnell, and sisters, Mary and Eileen.
Lovingly missed by her children Donnell and Emmeline Stanley and their father Neil Stanley, brothers and sisters, Margaret, John, Pat and Teresa, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, and wide circle of friends.
Remains reposed on Friday at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny before removal to St.Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for Reception Prayers.
Reposing overnight for 11am Requiem Mass on Saturday which can be viewed live on the link www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by funeral and burial in Conwal Cemetery.
Flowers welcome, donations in lieu if wished to King’s Hospital, Denmark Hill, London (SE5 9RS) c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.
Sean Furey, Ardara and Letterkenny
The death had occurred of Sean Furey, 10 Beinn Aoibhinn, Letterkenny, formerly Edergole, Ardara and Raheny, Dublin.
Predeceased by his parents John and Kathleen and his baby sister Carmel. Deeply regretted by his son Gareth, his beloved sistersm Pat, Evelyn, Margaret, Teresa and Geraldine, brothers-in-law Oliver, Neil and Cathal, nieces, nephew and wide circle of friends.
Funeral from McCabe’s Funeral Home, Ardara on Saturday going to the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara for funeral Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Rehab Unit, St Conal’s Hospital, Letterkenny. House private please.
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Marion Darcy, Bruckless
The death has occurred of Marion Darcy (née Lightholder), Bruckless and Ballyfermot. Peacefully in the caring hands of the staff at Donegal Hospice surrounded by her family.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Frank. Forever loved and deeply missed by her daughters, Naomi (Noel), Sonia (Philip), Fiona (Antoine), Laura (Shaun) and Orla (Terence), her adoring grandchildren, Luke, Chloe, Katie, Ella, Molly May, Tilly, Rhys, Poppy, Brooke, Lottie, Paige and Isla, her brother, Gearoid, son, Stuart and children, Caoimhe and Michael.
Remains reposing on Saturday from 4pm to 8pm at the home of her daughter Laura and son-in-law Shaun, Darney, Bruckless F94 DWF9.
Funeral Mass on Sunday at 1pm in the Church of Saint Joseph and Saint Conal, Bruckless.
Burial afterwards in Killybegs cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to Donegal Hospice, care of any family member.
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