The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Sally Houston (née Hughes), Newtowncunningham
Andrew Dinsmore, Ballintra
Kathleen (Cattie) Martin (née Mc Ateer), Fanad
Adrian McHugh, Derrybeg
Catherine Gallagher, Ballyshannon
Rita (Margaret) McLaughlin (née Porter), Lifford
Elizabeth (Betty) Mc Grory (Grant), Malin Head
Thomas Francis (Tommy) Curry, Glenswilly and Coventry
Ita Kernan, Newtowncunningham
Lawrence O’Toole, Killybegs
Sally Houston (née Hughes), Newtowncunningham
Sally Houston (née Hughes) of Colehill, Newtowncunningham died peacefully in care of the staff in Daleview nursing home, surrounded by her family in her 102nd year.
Predeceased by beloved husband William (Billy) Houston (June 2018). Loving mother of Selena, Helen, Gerald, Brendan and Paul. Devoted grandmother and great- grandmother. Deeply loved by her extended family, neighbours & friends.
Sally’s remains will be reposing at her late residence, today Sunday, February 1 from 4.30pm until 10pm and again on Monday, February 2 from 11am until removal to All Saints Church for welcoming prayers at 5pm, funeral mass there on Tuesday, February 3 at 12 noon, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
In accordance with Sally’s wishes, bright colours may be worn at her funeral.
Andrew Dinsmore, Ballintra
Andrew Dinsmore of Drumholme, Ballintra, died peacefully, in his 85th year in the exceptional care of the staff of Sligo University Hospital surrounded by his loving family, following a short illness.
Pre-deceased by his parents, his brother, Willie John, sisters, Emma, Violet and Edith.
Sadly missed by his sisters, Margaret, Frances, Ellen, Lucy & Kathleen, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Andrew will repose at Tir Conaill Funeral Home, Donegal Town F94 FX3A on Sunday, February 1 from 3pm until 8pm.
Removal from Drumholme on Monday at 12.15 pm for 1pm Funeral Service in Drumholme Parish Church, Ballintra, followed by burial afterwards in Drumholme Graveyard.
House strictly private please and on the morning of the Funeral. Family flowers only please.
Kathleen (Cattie) Martin (née Mc Ateer), Fanad
The death has taken place of Kathleen (Cattie) Martin (née Mc Ateer) of Coolback, Kindrum, Fanad, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband Joe and her daughters Roisin and Mary.
Deeply regretted by her children Margaret, Johnny, Paula, Gerard, Enda and Karen.
Sadly missed by her sisters Nora Cronin (Letterkenny) and Nelly Geary (Salthill, Galway), her adored grandchildren and great grandchild, her extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Cattie’s remains will repose at her home in Coolback (F92H3C2) from 4pm on Saturday, January 31.
Removal from there on Monday, February 2 at 11.30am to arrive at St Mary’s Church Fanavolty for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
Rosary will be held at 9pm both evenings of the wake.
Due to limited parking at the wake house a shuttle bus service will be running from Fanavolty carpark from 5pm to 9pm on Saturday and on Sunday.
The Requiem Mass will be recorded and will be available to view on the Mc Ateer Funeral Directors Facebook Page later on Monday afternoon.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Fanad Day Care Centre c/o any family member or McAteer Funeral Directors.
Adrian McHugh, Derrybeg
The death has occurred at Letterkeny University Hospital of Adrian Mc Hugh, Gweedore, Donegal and Galway City.
Predeceased by his father; Tony Mc Hugh. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his mother Sheila and sister Regina and extended family and friends.
His remains will repose at Roarty’s Funeral Home Derrybeg (F92 DN4X) on Sunday, January 1 from 12pm to 8pm. Rosary at 8pm.
Removal after the Rosary to the family home in Stramartin to repose overnight and on Monday.
House private to family, neighbours and friends.
Adrian’s Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, February 3 at 11am in St Colmcille’s Church Cnoc Fola (F92 D586), interment afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page https://shorturl.at/1zaPe and on the Church webcam (MCN Media) https://shorturl.at/FpIfS
Catherine Gallagher, Ballyshannon
The death has taken place of Catherine Gallagher, Cashelard, Ballyshannon, F94 DH51, suddenly at her family home.
Predeceased by her loving husband Michael, her beloved son Patrick and her daughter-in-law Patricia.
Forever loved and missed by her children Mary (Jimmy), John, Michael (Karen), Caroline (Shaun), Daniel (Siobhan), Brendan (Maggie), Lynda (Frank), Stephen (Eleanor), her 26 cherished grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, sisters in law, nieces, nephews and her beloved cousins Mary and Nano.
Reposing at her late residence on Friday, January 30 from 6pm to 9pm and on Saturday from 12 Noon to 10pm. Removal on Sunday, February 1 at 9.15am to arrive at St Mary’s Church, Cashelard for Mass of the Resurrection at 10am followed by service of interment in the adjoining cemetery.
House private to family outside of reposing times and on the morning of the funeral please. Family flowers only.
Donations in lieu of flowers to the Northwest Hospice, The Mall, Sligo c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon or any family member.
Rita (Margaret) McLaughlin (née Porter), Lifford
The death has taken place of Rita (Margaret) McLaughlin (née Porter), 72 Croaghan Heights, Lifford, Co. Donegal, following a long illness, and in the peaceful embrace of her family at Donegal Hospice.
Much‑loved and devoted wife of Ian.
Loving mother to her heartbroken children Stephen (Nataly), Carina (Michael) and Daniel (Sarah). Cherished Granny to Eve, Liam, Rónán, Reilly and Anamaria.
Sadly missed by her sisters and brother: Jennifer Brolly, Benny Porter and Christina, Frances Foley, Monica O’Loughlin and Brian, Millie Colhoun and Danny, Helen Porter, and Pauline Porter. Lovingly remembered by her sisters‑in‑law Angela, Valerie, Moira, Claire and Rosemarie, all her nieces and nephews, the wider family circle, neighbours and friends.
Rita was predeceased by her parents Bob and Maggie Porter, and her brother Eunan.
The family kindly ask those attending the wake and funeral to be considerate and patient with Ian, who has moderate dementia and may struggle with conversation and recalling names.
Reposing at her late residence from 1pm to 9pm on Saturday, January 31 and Sunday, February 1 from 1pm to 9pm.
Funeral from her late residence on Monday morning at 10.30am going to St Patrick’s Church, Murlog, for 11am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in Ballybrack Graveyard, Moville, Donegal (F93 HK16).
The Funeral Mass may be viewed online at: https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
Elizabeth (Betty) Mc Grory (Grant), Malin Head
The peaceful death has occurred at her home of Elizabeth (Betty) Mc Grory (Grant), Bree Upper, Malin Head, F93 CXA8.
Predeceased by her husband John Joe McGrory and brothers Hugh and Frank Grant.
Much loved Mother of Cathy, Geraldine, Danny and Gerard, sadly missed by her brothers, sisters, grandchildren, sons in law, daughter in law, nieces, nephews, cousins, brother in law, sister in law, friends, neighbours and the wider family circle.
Elizabeth’s remains will be reposing at the family home from Friday, January 30 at 2pm, where you are welcome to pay your respects.
Funeral from there today, Sunday morning at 11.30am going to the Star of the Sea Church, Malin Head for Requiem Mass at 12 noon, with burial afterwards in Lagg Cemetery.
The funeral Mass can be viewed live on The Malin Head Community Facebook page.
Family time please from 11pm till 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Irish Cancer Society, c/o any family member or McFeeleys Funeral Directors.
Thomas Francis (Tommy) Curry, Glenswilly and Coventry
The death has occurred of Thomas Francis (Tommy) Curry, Breenagh, Glenswilly and formerly Coventry, England, suddenly at his late residence.
Predeceased by parents Peter and Maria (nee Crossan).
Deeply regretted by brothers, Patrick, Michael and Peter.
Fondly remembered by his good neighbours, extended family members and many friends.
Tommy’s remains will repose in the Eternal Light Chapel Of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny (F92 XE35) on Sunday, February 1 from 5pm to 7pm.
Funeral Mass in St Columba’s Church, Glenswilly on Monday, February 2 at 11am, followed by interment in Kilpheak cemetery.
Ita Kernan, Newtowncunningham
Ita Kernan of Killester, Dublin, and late of Newtowncunningham, on January 28, in the loving care of the staff at the Sacred Heart Residence, Sybil Hill Road, Raheny.
Beloved sister of the late Frankie and Eileen.
Sadly missed by her loving sister Maureen, brothers Seamus and Anthony, sister-in-law Irene, her many loving nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing in the Fanagan Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand, on Monday afternoon, February 2 from 3pm to 5pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday morning, February 3 at 10am in St Brigid’s Church, Killester, followed by a Short Service in the Seafield Room at the Fanagan Kirwan Funeral, Fairview Strand, Home at 12noon.
For live-streaming of Ita’s Requiem Mass, please visit: https://www.churchservices.tv/killester
Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu, if desired, to St. Francis Hospice, Raheny.
Lawrence O’Toole, Killybegs
The death has taken place of Lawrence O’Toole of Finglas and Killybegs, in the loving care of his family and the Palliative Care Team of the Mater Hospital.
Lawrence, beloved son of the late Mary and Francis, loving brother of Brendan, Elizabeth, Mary, Rita and Bridget.
He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by his brother and sisters, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at the Fanagan Funeral Home, Church Street, Finglas on Monday, February 2 from 5pm to 7pm.
Removal on Tuesday morning, February 3 to St Canice’s Church, Finglas arriving for 11am Requiem Mass followed by Cremation at Glasnevin Crematorium.
The family wish to sincerely thank the Carers especially Mary and Thomas from Finglas Home Care who were so kind and caring to Lawrence in recent years.
Family flowers only please.
