The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Rose McHugh, Dunfanaghy
Kathleen Coll, Portsalon
Tommy Cavanagh, Carndonagh
Veronica McShea, Ballintra and Drumoghill
Carl Ryan, Buncrana and Dublin
Tom Munnelly, Cranford
Noreen Catterson, Castlefinn
Joseph Birkett, Clonmany
Joseph Houston, Cloghan
Rose McHugh, Dunfanaghy
The sudden death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Rose McHugh (née McKinley) of Cloughernagh, Hornhead, Dunfanaghy.
Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Sadly missed by her family, neighbours and friends, forever in our hearts.
Rose’s remains will be reposing at her late residence from 12 noon to 10pm on Sunday, December 29 and Monday 30.
Service of Thanksgiving at her home on Tuesday at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Holy Cross Graveyard, Dunfanaghy.
Family flowers only please.
Kathleen Coll, Portsalon
The death has taken place, peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family, of Kathleen Coll, Claggan, Portsalon.
Predeceased by her parents James and Maggie Coll, brothers Hughie, James, Patrick, John Bosco and Michael, sister Sadie Mc Ateer, brothers-in-law Charlie Deeney and Michael McNamara and sister-in-law Susan Coll.
Deeply regretted by her niece Sinead, sisters Mary McManus (Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim), Ann McNama (Bristol) and Margaret Deeney (Inniskill, Rathmullan), brother Gerard (Portsalon) and her partner and friend Mickey Gibbons.
Sadly missed by her sister-in-law Margaret Coll, brothers-in-law Daniel Mc Ateer and Tom Joe McManus, all her nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Kathleen’s remains are reposing at her late residence.
Requiem Mass will be held in St. Columba’s Church, Massmount, Fanad on Monday 30 at 11am, followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Tamney Health Centre Patient Fund c/o any family member or McAteer Funeral Directors.
House private after 10pm both nights of the wake and on the morning of the funeral.
The Requiem Mass will be live streamed on the McAteer Funeral Directors Facebook Page.
Tommy Cavanagh, Carndonagh
The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Tommy Cavanagh, Magherard, Carndonagh.
Predeceased by his loving wife Ellen, and a much-loved father of Mary, Maggie, Anne, Tommy, Tina, Jimmy, Kathleen, Henry and Polly.
Deeply regretted by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, partners, extended family, friends and neighbours.
His remains are reposing at his home where all are welcome to pay their respects.
Removal from there on Monday morning at 10.20am going to St. Mary’s Church, Bocan, Culdaff for 11am Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
The Requiem Mass can be viewed live on St Marys Church, Bocan, Culdaff, Co. Donegal
Family flowers only please.
Veronica McShea, Ballintra and Drumoghill
The death has occurred of Veronica McShea, (née O’Brien), Glasbolie, Ballintra (F94 XD25) and formerly of Drumoghill.
Veronica died peacefully, after a short illness fought bravely with great dignity and humour, at Sligo University Hospital in the presence of her loving family.
Predeceased by her parents Mary Ellen and Patrick O’Brien, her brothers, PJ and Tony and by her sister, Molly Doyle.
Dearly loved wife of Patsy and devoted mother to Liam, Deirdre, Ciara, Emer and Ronan, her daughters-in-law Catherine and Sarah, son-in-law Brendan Hoey, her seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and a wide circle of friends.
Survived by her family and by her brother, Phonsie O’Brien and sister-in-law Nellie O’Brien.
Reposing at her home in Glasbolie. Removal on Sunday to St Brigid’s Church, Ballintra or 1pm funeral Mass followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
House strictly private to family and close friends on Sunday morning please.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to Mary’s Meals, c/o Jackie Carron Funeral Directors or any family member.
Funeral Mass will be live streamed on www.churchservices.tv/ballintra
Carl Ryan, Buncrana and Dublin
The unexpected death has taken place of Carl Ryan, Buncrana and formerly of Ballyfermot, Dublin.
Predeceased by his parents Arthur and Teresa, and his brother Arthur.
Carl will be very sadly missed by his loving partner Jackie, sons Carl and Dean, daughters Lisa, Shannon, Linda, Sandra, Lynn and Jodie, daughter-in-law Trisha, son-in-law Mark, his adored grandchildren, brother Darren, sister Anna, Gina and Sylvia, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Funeral arrangements later
Tom Munnelly, Cranford
The death has taken place of Tom Munnelly, Coole, Cranford, formerly Crossmolina, Co. Mayo and Philadelphia, USA.
Deeply regretted by his loving family, wife Mary, daughter Kathleen, son-in-law Roger, grandsons Liam and Declan, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Predeceased by his brothers Philip and Francis and his sister Nan.
Reposing at his home. Funeral Mass on Monday, December 30 at 11am in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Coole. Burial afterwards in Milford Cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Cancer Care West, c/o any family member or Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.
Noreen Catterson, Castlefinn
The sudden death has occurred of Noreen Catterson (née Doherty) of Grahamsland, Castlefinn, formerly from Shantallow, Derry.
Beloved wife of Ignatius (Tara) and much loved mother of Darren (Deborah) and Senan and dear sister of James and Teresa Healy.
Reposing at her late residence at Grahamsland, Castlefinn.
Funeral from there on Sunday at 1.30pm going to St.Mary’s Church, Castlefinn for Requiem Mass at 2pm. Burial immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, sons, daughter-in-law, brother, sister, nieces, nephews and wider family circle.
Joseph Birkett, Clonmany
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Joseph William Birkett (Joe), Corner Cash, Straid, Clonmany.
Beloved husband of Mary and much-loved father of Caroline and Ken. Dear brother of Dot, Pat, Polly, Alan, Pete and Charlie.
Deeply regretted by his grandchildren Tamara, Karelina, Chyvonne and Nicole, his daughter-in-law, son-in-law, the McDermott family, the Clafferty family, his extended family, friends and neighbours.
Remains reposing at his late residence.
Funeral from there on Sunday, December 29 at 1.30pm to St. Mary’s Church, Clonmany for 2pm Requiem Mass, followed by burial in St. Michael’s Church graveyard, Urris.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Carndonagh Community Hospice, ℅ any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors.
Family time please from 10pm to 11am.
Joseph Houston, Cloghan and England
The death has occurred of Joseph Houston, Lettershanbo, Cloghan and formerly Lettershanbo, Cloghan.
He died peacefully at his home in Birmingham, England in his 100th year.
Beloved husband of the late Mary, much loved father to Angela, (James) Caroline (Craig) and John (Helen).
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his son, daughter, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, nephews, nieces in Ireland and England, (Mc Cool family, Hone family, Houston family) extended family and friends.
Joe’s Requiem Mass will take place on Monday, January 13 at 11am in the Church of St. Joseph and St. Helen, Kings Norton, with interment in St. Nicholas Churchyard, Kings Norton. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.youtube.com/@ssjosephandhelen.
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