The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Dylan Ward, Donegal Town
Hugh Francis Shovlin, Portnoo
Conor Porter, Raphoe
Eddie McGuinness, Killybegs
Mickey McCormack, Churchill
Charles Sheeran, Mountcharles
Tommy Lynch, Ballyshannon
John Edward Coyle, Bunbeg
Dylan Ward, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Dylan Ward, 30 Millrace Crescent, Donegal Town.
Mr Ward passed away suddenly surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, August 19.
Beloved son of Daniel and Fiona and brother to Leah.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his grandad Dom, his aunts, uncles, cousins and his large circle of friends.
Dylan’s remains will be reposing in Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal Town, F94 FX3A from 4pm until 9pm on Thursday.
Funeral Mass in St Mary’s Church, Killymard on Friday at 11am with burial immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only, donations if so desired to Barrettstown in memory of Dylan.
Hugh Francis Shovlin, Portnoo
The death has occurred of Hugh Francis Shovlin, Ballykilduff, Portnoo.
Mr Shovlin passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, August 19.
He is predeceased by his loving wife Betty (née Roche).
He will be deeply missed by his brothers Seamus, Pat, Neil, Pete, Bill, John and Matthew, his sisters Mary and Isabel, The Roche family (Rosslare, Co.Wexford) his extended family, heartbroken neighbours and friends.
His remains will be reposing at his residence.
There will be a one way system in operation to the wake with entry at Kilclooney Chapel and exit at Clooney.
Funeral from there on Friday morning to St Conals Church Kilclooney for 11am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to Rosbeg Downstrands care of the aged c/o any family member.
Conor Porter, Raphoe
The death has occurred of Conor Porter, Townparks, Raphoe.
Mr Porter passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, August 19.
He will be lovingly remembered by his son Conor, his daughters Diane and Sarah-Jane, daughter-in-law Jessica, sons-in-law Darryl and Andy, his grandchildren: Anna, Niall, Ryan, Fíonn, Oisín, Conor and Ciarán and his sisters and brothers Margaret (Skerries), Mary (Letterkenny), Catherine, Joseph, Patricia, Raymond (Philadelphia), Bernadette (Hove), Carmel (Philadelphia), John Michael (New Ross), Liam, Fionnuala (Philadelphia), Una (Philadelphia), his uncle George, aunt Rita, uncle Pat, aunt Philomena, all his extended family, neighbours and many dear friends.
Conor was predeceased by his wife Mary and parents Kathleen and Joe, may they Rest In Peace.
Conor will repose at his late residence, Townparks, Raphoe, F93 Y864 on Thursday, August 21 from 11am to 9pm.
The funeral cortege will leave his late residence on Friday morning at 10.30am travelling to St Eunan’s Church, Raphoe for 11am Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
The Mass may be viewed online via Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/share/16nNiqYpsV/
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu if desired to Mary’s Meals and Brindley Manor Residence Fund c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
Eddie McGuinness, Killybegs
The death has occurred of Eddie McGuiness, Roshin, Killybegs.
Mr McGuinness passed away on Tuesday, August 19.
Predeceased by his wife Rosaleen, daughter Mary and parents John James and Catherine.
Sadly missed by his sons and daughters, Patricia (Michael), John (Doug), Patrick (Kieran), Capbrinia (Aaron), Caroline (Alan) Marina (John), Breda (Fintan) and Kevin, grandchildren Michaela, Alana, Ryan, Tegan, Daniel, Lucy, Jack , Abbie, Joseph and Róisin, sisters Adalaide and Bridget, brother in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his residence on Thursday and Friday from 11am to 9pm.
Removal on Saturday morning at 10.30am to St Mary of the Visitation Church Killybegs for 11am funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice care of any family member or McBrearty Funeral Directors.
Mickey McCormack, Churchill
The death has occurred of Mickey McCormack, Glendowan, Churchill.
Mr McCormack passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, August 19.
Predeceased by his parents, Andy and Mary, baby McCormack, son Michael and grandson Daniel.
Survived by his loving wife Celia, daughter Amanda and her husband John, grandchildren Gavin, Fíonn, Sàoirse and Cuinn and great-grandchildren Aria, Charlotte, Faidh and Ella.
He is deeply regretted by his extended family members, neighbours & many friends.
Mickey’s remains will repose at his daughters, Amanda Boyce’s residence, Cornagullion, Glendowan, (F92 NX94).
Funeral from there on Friday morning, August 22 for requiem Mass in St. Colmcille’s Church, Glendowan at 11am, followed by interment in Templedouglas cemetery.
Family time from 10pm to 11am.
Charles Sheeran, Mountcharles
The death has occurred of Charles Sheeran, Stonepark, Mountcharles, peacefully.
Greatly missed by his family, David, John and Catherine, and large extended family.
Predeceased by his wife, Catherine, parents, John and Matilda, and his brothers and sister.
Funeral Mass on Thursday in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mountcharles at 11am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
Tommy Lynch, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Tommy Lynch, 46 Ernedale Heights, Ballyshannon and formerly of Ballylongford, Co. Kerry.
He passed away peacefully on Monday in the gentle and exceptional care of the wonderful doctors, nurses and staff at the Ballyshannon Community Hospital.
Beloved husband of the late Phyllis (Dolan), Tommy will be sadly missed by his children, Ciarán and Sinéad, daughter-in-law, Tara, son-in-law, Jason, his grandchildren, Evan, Oran, Anna and Ronan, brother, Michael (New York), sisters-in-law, Norann Lynch and Anna Dolan, brothers-in-law, Eddie Mangan, Martin and Eugene Dolan, nephews, nieces, close relatives and friends.
Predeceased by his parents, John and Mary Lynch, his brothers, John and Donal and sister, Mary B and the deceased members of the Lynch and Dolan families.
Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
Family flowers only. Donations, if so desired, in lieu of flowers to the Patient Comfort Fund at Ballyshannon Community Hospital, c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon or any family member.
John Edward Coyle, Bunbeg
The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of John Edward Coyle, An Draighean, Bunbeg and formerly of Glasgow.
Predeceased by his parents, Bridget and Manus. Sadly missed by his wife, Ann, daughters, Caitlín, Treasa and Róisín, son-in-law, Michael, sisters, Bríd, Winnie, Madge, Ann-Marie and Maureen, brothers, Pata, Joe, Eddie, Jim and Paul and extended family and friends.
John’s funeral Mass will take place on Thursday at 11am in St. Patrick’s Church, Meenaweal with interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page and on the church webcam.
