The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
–Nora Doherty (née Blaney) Sappagh, Muff
–Eileen Greene (née Sweeney) Loughanure
-Rose Kelly (née Byrne) 27 Blackrock Drive, Ballybofey
-Maureen Brogan (née O’Donnell) College Farm Rd., Letterkenny
-Dessie Lafferty, 481, The Curragh, Killygordon
-Dr. John (Sean) Mc Bride, Downings, Letterkenny, Donegal / Tralee, Kerry
-Oliver NorrisCogaula, Westport, Mayo / Lifford, Donegal / Streamstown, Westmeath
-Kathleen O’Toole (née McGinley) Coopers Road, Drumbern, Milford
-Sheelagh O’Connor (née Griffin), Castleconnell, Limerick / Culdaff
Nora Doherty (née Blaney) Sappagh, Muff
The death has occurred at Buncrana Community Hospital of Nora Doherty (née Blaney), Sappagh, Muff F93 D2XO and formerly Fanad.
Beloved wife of Andy and much loved mother Mary Cunnell.
Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her loving husband, daughter, nieces, nephews, her wider family circle and friends.
Nora’s remains will be reposing at her home on Monday afternoon, 30th September from 3.00pm where you are welcome to pay your respect.
Removal on Tuesday morning, 1st October at 10.15am to St. Patrick’s Church, Iskaheen for Requiem Mass at 11.00am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.mcnmedia live iskaheen.
Family time please from 10.00pm to 10.00am.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.
Eileen Greene (née Sweeney) Loughanure
Eileen Greene (née Sweeney), Loch an Iúir, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on 28th September 2024.
She is predeceased by her loving husband Hudaí Greene & sadly missed by her children Roma (Shaun), Francis (Linda), Lochlán (Helena), Hugo (Mary Ellen) and John Joe (Michelle), her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, the extended family and friends.
Her remains will repose at McGlynns Funeral Home Dungloe, today, Sunday from 4pm, Rosary at 8pm followed by removal to her daughter’s home in Loughanure (F94 Y566).
Her funeral mass will be held on Tuesday at 11am in St Mary’s followed by internment in the old cemetery at St. Mary’s Star of the Sea, Annagry (F94 K022).
House private after Rosary until 11am, and on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only, donations to Alzheimer Society of Ireland & Donegal Hodpice
Mass can be viewed on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-marys-star-of-the-sea-church
Rose Kelly (née Byrne) 27 Blackrock Drive, Ballybofey
The death has occurred at her home,of Rose Kelly, 27 Blackrock Drive,Ballybofey, F93 PR9V, and formerly Cappry, Ballybofey.Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Michael, much loved mother of Marie (Tony), Ann, Monica (David), Sophie (Liam), Charlie, John, Michael, and Eugene, cherished sister of May, Predeceased by her parents Charlie and Annie, sister Bridie, brothers John, Hugh, and daughter-in-law Sonia. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her, sons, daughters, sister, brother-in-law Patrick, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and very many friends.
Remains reposing at her late residence on Sunday Sept 29th from 6pm Funeral leaving her residence on Tuesday October 1st at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am.
Interment in Drumboe cemetery.The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar
Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, directly to the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny at https://www.idonate.ie/2625_donegal-hospice.html
or care of any family member.
Family time from 10pm to 11 am and on the morning of the Funeral.
Maureen Brogan (née O’Donnell) College Farm Rd., Letterkenny
Brogan (née O’Donnell), College Farm Rd., Letterkenny, (F92 EH3E), 28th September 2024, peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital, Maureen beloved wife of the late Seamus and sister of the late Kathleen Travers (Lucan) and Anne McFeely (Coventry). Deeply regretted by her nieces and nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her late residence today Sunday 29th September from 4 pm, concluding with the Rosary at 9 pm. Removal from there on Monday 30th September to St. Eunan’s Cathedral for 11 am Requiem Mass which can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery.
Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if wished to Mary’s Meals c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.
Dessie Lafferty, 481, The Curragh, Killygordon
Peacefully at Donegal Hospice, after a short illness, 28th September 2024, R.I.P. Husband of Kathleen, father of Serena (Sean), Siobhan (Malcolm), Brian, Lorraine and the late Darren (Mary), brother of Bridie and Kieran.
Dessie will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, great-grandchild, extended family and friends.
Reposing at his late residence on Sunday 29th September from 11 a.m. Funeral from his late residence on Tuesday 1st October at 10.30 a.m. for Requiem Mass at 11 a.m. in St. Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam.
FAMILY TIME PLEASE FROM 11 P.M. TO 11 A.M. AND ON THE MORNING OF THE FUNERAL.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired to Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Charles Lynch, Funeral Director.
Dr. John (Sean) Mc Bride, Downings, Letterkenny, Donegal / Tralee, Kerry
The peaceful death has taken place at Aras Ui Dhomhnall, Milford of Dr. John (Sean) Mc Bride, An Riocht, Downings, Co. Donegal and formerly of Tralee, Co. Kerry. His remains are reposing at his late residence.
Funeral from there on Monday going to the Church of St. John the Baptist Carrigart for requiem mass at 11.00 am followed by internment in the adjoining cemetery. Sean will be sadly missed by his extended family and many friends. The funeral mass can be viewed live on Mevagh Parish Facebook page. Expressions of sympathy can be left on the condolences book below.
Oliver NorrisCogaula, Westport, Mayo / Lifford, Donegal / Streamstown, Westmeath
Peacefully at The Mayo Hospice on 28th September 2024.
Formerly of Boher, Streamstown, Co. Westmeath.
Ex Irish Army, Lifford, Co. Donegal and FCA Westport, Co. Mayo.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Breige (née Gibbons formerly of Ballintra, Co.Donegal), brothers Frank, Finian & Edward, sisters Patricia, Josephine & Anne, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, uncle, aunts, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends
Reposing at St. Aidan’s Room, Islandeady (F23 HF62) on Monday (Sept 30th) from 6:00pm with removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Islandeady at 7:00pm for Requiem Mass at 7:15pm.
Removal on Tuesday morning (Oct 1st) at 9am to Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan for Cremation Service at 12 noon.
No flowers by request. Donations if desired to The Mayo Hospice, https://www.hospice.ie/donations/donate-online/ or c/o of McGings Funeral Directors.
Kathleen O’Toole (née McGinley) Coopers Road, Drumbern, Milford
Kathleen O’Toole (nee McGinley, Ballymichael, Fanad), Cooper’s Road, Drumbern, Milford.
The peaceful death has taken place at The Donegal Hospice of Kathleen O’Toole. Sadly missed by her daughters Caroline, Deirdre and Aisling, her sons John, Joe, James & Michael, sons in law, daughters in law, her Grandchildren, brothers, sisters, family and friends.
Reposing at the family home from 2pm to 9pm today, Sunday.
Removal from there on Monday for 12 noon Requiem Mass in St. Peters Church, Milford, followed by private Cremation.
House private on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers to the Donegal Hospice c/o Mc Elwee Funeral Director, Milford or any family member.
Sheelagh O’Connor (née Griffin), Castleconnell, Limerick / Culdaff
O’Connor, Sheelagh (nee Griffin), Castleconnell, Co. Limerick (formerly of Culdaff, Co. Donegal), peacefully in the tender care of Milford Hospice on 27th September 2024. Predeceased by her loving husband Pat.
Much loved mother of Fiona, Patrick, Sean, Tony, Seamus, Roisin and Alan, daughters in-law Joan, Penny and Pauline, sons in-law Richard and Jim, grandchildren Rory, Padraig, Art, Eoghan, Enda, Donal, Grace (deceased), Ella, Anna and Jamie, granddaughters in-law Brooke and Aoife, great-grandchildren Saskia and Sage, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at home (Tontines, Castleconnell. V94 PXR3) on Tuesday 1st October from 2pm.
Funeral leaving her home on 2nd October for 11:30 Funeral Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Castleconnell, which can be viewed on www.castleconnellparish.ie followed by cremation at Shannon Crematorium at 2 p.m..
Family flowers only, donations if desired to Milford Hospice.
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