The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Seamus Doherty, Letterkenny
Kathleen Diver, Bundoran
Mary (Mae) Devenney, Letterkenny
Kathleen Scanlon, Crossroads
Jimmy McGinley, Falcarragh
Helen Foster, Strabane and formerly Lifford
Bridget Mulhern, Bridgend
Elizabeth McCole, Malin
John Devaney, Glenvar
Dr Liam Mundow, Cork, Donegal and Dublin
Louise Sheridan, Buncrana
Seamus Doherty, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place at St. Eunan’s Nursing Home, Woodlands, Letterkenny of Seamus Doherty, 15 Orchard Grove, Ballyraine, Letterkenny, F92 RWV8 and formerly from Railway Road, Killygordon.
Deeply missed by his loving son, Noel, nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, cousins and extended family, friends and neighbours.
Seamus is predeceased by his wife, Sally (2017), parents William and Minnie, sisters, Maureen Deery, Kitty Doherty and his brother, Liam Doherty.
Seamus’ remains will be reposing at his late residence on Friday, December 19 and on Saturday, December 20 from 12 noon until 10pm with rosary both nights at 9pm.
Requiem Mass on Sunday 21 at 11.30am in the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine which can be viewed on the Parish YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@churchoftheirishmartyrs4657.
Interment afterwards in New Leck Cemetery, Letterkenny.
Kathleen Diver, Bundoran
The death has taken place of Kathleen Diver (née Fitzgerald), Sheil Ave, Bundoran and late of the Richie Fitzgerald Ceili Band, suddenly at home on Thursday, December 18, surrounded by her loving family.
Forever loved and sadly missed by her beloved husband, Sean, her adored and treasured daughters, Marie-Therese, Gráinne, Angela and Joan, her sisters Josephine and Mary, her brothers and sisters-in-law and all her many nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Predeceased by her parents, Richard and Ann Fitzgerald and her dear brothers, Richie and Barney.
Kathleen will be reposing at the family home, Sheil Ave, Bundoran (F94XY99) on Friday from 4pm to 8pm. All welcome.
Removal from there on Saturday morning at 10.45am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am.
Removal afterwards to St. Ninnidh’s Cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran for burial service.
Kathleen’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie
Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Kathleen to the Patient Comfort Fund, Summerville Healthcare Facility, Strandhill, Sligo care of donation box at family home and church.
Kathleen will be fondly remembered and widely known as the singer in the Richard Fitzgerald Ceili Band and also the voice behind the song that was close to her heart ‘Beautiful Bundoran’.
Mary (Mae) Devenney, Letterkenny
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Mary (Mae) Devenney (née McGinty), 25 Ballymacool Terrace, Letterkenny.
Pre-deceased by her loving husband ,William Devenney, her parents, Catherine and Thomas McGinty and her brother, Thomas.
Sadly missed by her daughter, Majella (Robert) McDowell, son, Gabriel (Elaine) and daughter, Deirdre, grandchildren, Kelsey, Chloe, Dylan, Mia, Aimee, Jonathan and Laila, her sister, Bridie O’Donnell and& brothers, Pat and Brendan; neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her late residence from 6-10pm on Thursday and from 11am-10pm on Friday. Rosary both nights at 9pm.
Funeral Mass in St. Eunan’s Cathedral on Saturday at 11am with burial afterwards in Conwal Cemetery.
https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny
Family time on the morning of the funeral please. Family flowers only with donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice, c/o any family members or Con McDaid Funeral Directors
Kathleen Scanlon, Crossroads
The death has occurred of Kathleen (Katie) Scanlon, Drumavish, Crossroads, Killygordon. F93 A309.
Predeceased by her husband, Hughie. son, Tim, and daughter, Winnie.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughters, AnnieMay, (Adrian), Margaret (Brendan), Kathleen (Gerard), son, Andy (Annmarie), son-in- law Tommy, by her 16 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, extended family and friends.
Reposing at her home at Drumavish, Crossroads, Killygordon on Thursday from 5pm to 10pm and on Friday, December 19 from 12 noon to 10pm.
Funeral leaving from there on Saturday at 10.20am for 11am Requiem Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon. Interment in the adjoining churchyard.
The Requiem Mass can be viewed live on https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Jimmy McGinley, Falcarragh
The sudden death has taken place at his home of Jimmy McGinley (Jimmy Tracey), 48 Ballina, Falcarragh, F92 V3AO and formerly of Rocktown, Falcarragh.
Predeceased by his son, Pio, parents, Michael and Mary, brothers, Neil and Patrick.
Survived by his loving wife, Margaret, daughters, Amanda, Mary, Sarah, Katie, Jamie and Maggie, sons-in-law, his 18 grandchildren, nephews, niece and a circle of family and friends.
His remains are reposing at his residence with wake on Thursday from 12 noon to 9pm and on Friday from 12 noon to 9pm.
Rosary both nights at 9pm. House private after rosary and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral from there on Saturday for 11am Requiem Mass in St Finian’s Church, Falcarragh F92 X302 with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.mcn.live.tv/camera/falcarragh-parish-church
Helen Foster, Strabane and formerly Lifford
The death has taken place at Silverdale Care Home of Helen Foster (née Gormley) formerly Harte, late of Brookvale, Strabane and formerly of Lifford.
Beloved wife of the late Brian Foster and the late Billy Harte, much loved sister of Malachy, sister-in-law of Mary and loving aunt of Allen, Yvonne and Sabrina.
Reposing at Quigley`s Funeral Home on Friday from 4pm with removal at 6pm to St Mary`s Church, Melmount to repose overnight.
Requiem Mass on Saturday at 10am. Interment afterwards in St Patrick`s Cemetery, Murlog, Lifford.
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing brother, sister-in-law, nieces, nephew and family circle.
The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam
http://www.melmountparish.com/webtv.html
Bridget Mulhern, Bridgend
The peaceful death has occurred, surrounded by her loving family, of Bridget Mulhern, née McKinney Carrowreagh, Bridgend.
Bridget is predeceased by her husband, Mickey, her sister, Kathleen, brother, Henry.
Bridget will be sadly missed and never forgotten by her cherished family, Danny (Val) Henry, Michael (Ann), Rose (Morris), Kathleen (Henry), Peter (Louise), John (Maire), William (Pascal), Mary (Jimmy), her siblings, Mick, John, Patrick, Teresa, Dinny, Liam, Tony, Sarah.
She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, cousins and the wider family circle.
Bridget’s remains are reposing at her home where you are welcome to pay your respects.
Funeral from there on Sunday leaving at 9.30am going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for 11am Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining vemetery.
Family flowers only.
Funeral can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill
Elizabeth McCole, Malin
The death has occurred in her 101st year of Elizabeth McCole, Camata, Malin, peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband, Edward, Elizabeth was the much loved mother of Richard, Nuala (John), Maureen, Eilish (Paddy), Eamonn (Maureen), Patricia (Shaun), Mairead (Jimmy RIP), Seamus and Kathleen.
Devoted granny to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sister-in-law, Mary-Rose Baillie and brother-in-law, Charlie McCole, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Elizabeth’s remains are now at her home (F93 KH32), where you are all welcome to pay your respects on Thursday from 10am until 10pm, with parking and a shuttle bus in operation from Byrne Seafoods.
Funeral from there on Friday at 11.20am for 12pm Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Aughaclay followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
The family home is private on the morning of the funeral please.
John Devaney, Glenvar
The death has taken place of John Devaney, Lurganbrack, Glenvar, peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital.
Predeceased by his beloved wife, Bríd.
Dear father of Martin and Sheila.
He will be sadly missed by his son, daughter, sisters-in-law, Marian McConigley (Fanad), Teresa Devaney (Mayo), brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
House strictly private please.
Removal at 6pm on Thursday from Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Letterkenny (F92XE35) to St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Glenvar (F92D897) to repose overnight.
Requiem Mass at 11am on Friday followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Dr Liam Mundow, Cork, Donegal and Dublin
The death has occurred of Dr Liam Mundow, Douglas Road, Cork and late of St Finbarr’s Maternity Hospital.
Dr Mundow passed away peacefully after a short illness bravely borne and surrounded by his loving family, in the exceptional care of the staff at Cork University Hospital on Tuesday, December 16.
Liam is the dearly beloved husband of the late Mena (née Caldwell).
Adored father of Liam, Daragh, Ciara, Deirdre and Niamh.
Predeceased by his sister Madeline, and brothers Diarmuid and Harry.
Sadly, missed by his loving family, grandchildren Tara, Ashling, Neidin, Reuben, Liam, Xander, Erin, son-in-law Brian, daughter-in-law Sylvie, brother Fr Sean, sisters Neasa, Fidelma, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Requiem Mass on Friday, December 19 at 1pm in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ballinlough, Cork which will be live-streamed at the following link here followed by burial in St Michael’s Cemetery, Blackrock
House private please.
Louise Sheridan, Buncrana
The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Louise Sheridan (Née) Deehan, 30 Lisowen Avenue, Buncrana.
Loving mother of Oran, Ciara, Aimee and Jamie.
Dear daughter of Vincent and Marie Deehan, sister of Martina (Darren), Bernadette (Kieran), Donna (Fearghal) and Gary.
Sadly missed by her children, parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, family circle and friends.
Remains will repose at her parents’ home, 30 Lisowen Avenue on Thursday and Friday.
Funeral from there on Saturday, December 20 at 10.30am going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for 11am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu to I.C.U. Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.
House private from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Church service can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/cockhill
