The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Teresa McGarvey, Creeslough
John McDyre, Glenties
May Byrne, Mountcharles
Marion Doherty (née Canning), Greencastle
Nancy McCallion, Quigley’s Point
Neil Ferry, Knockfola
Frances Laird, Scotland and Convoy
Frances Doherty, Buncrana
Margaret Brown, Bundoran
Jacqueline Watson, Dublin and Stranorlar
John Stack, Clonmany and Dublin
The death has occurred of John Stack, formerly of St Columbcille Village, Clonmany, Riverdale Park, Straboe, Buncrana and Blackrock, Co Dublin.
Mr Stack passed away peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Letterkenny University Hospital on Tuesday, September 2.
He is sadly missed by his loving children Sean, Siobhan, Marie, Niall and Olivia and their mother Celine much loved grandfather of James, Alfie, Lily, Oscar, Se, Rylan, Eloise, Lloyd and Fionn, father-in-law of Brendan, Ralph, and Jodie, brother of Louise, Margaret and the late Eilish, Edmond and Michael. Deeply regretted by his nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, neighbours, all the wonderful staff at St Columbcille Village, Clonmany
John will be reposing in his home St Columbcille Village, Clonmany from 3 pm on Friday.
Requiem Mass will take place in St. Mary’s Church, Cockhill, on Saturday at 11 o’clock followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
For those unable to attend in person, the funeral Mass will be streamed online at on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill
Teresa McGarvey, Creeslough
The death has occurred of Teresa McGarvey, Derryart, Creeslough and Templeogue, Dublin.
Ms McGarvey passed away in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin on Tuesday, September 2.
Teresa will be sadly missed by all her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Her remains will arrive at St Michael’s Church Creeslough on Friday, September 5, at 6 pm to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass there on Saturday, September 6, at 11 am, followed by burial in Doe Graveyard.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-michaels-church
John McDyre, Glenties
The death has occurred of John McDyre, Maas, Glenties.
Mr McDyre passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in his 102nd year on Wednesday, September 3.
Predeceased by his loving wife Ann.
Forever loved by his sons Gerard (Helen), Bernard (Deirdre), Denis (Elizabeth) , daughter’s Breege (PJ RIP), Bernadette (Paddy), Ann Marie (Donal), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family neighbours and friends.
John’s remains will repose at Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara on Thursday from 4pm until 7pm followed by removal to his home.
Removal from his home on Saturday morning at 10.30am to St. Connells Church, Glenties for requiem mass at 11am with interment afterwards in the local cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/glenties
Rosary both nights at 9pm.
Family time from 10pm until 10am
Family flowers only donations in-lieu if desired to The Day Centre Glenties.
May Byrne, Mountcharles
The death has occurred of May Byrne, Lower Main Street, Mountcharles.
Ms Byrne passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, September 3.
Cherished and adored mother of Alison (Donal), Tony (Sandra), Brian (Anita), Angela, Aine (Adrian) and much loved grandmother of Grace, Shéa, Daniel, Ella and Romy.
Predecesded by her loving husband Sonny and baby son James.
May will repose at Gallaghers Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles (F94 X02N) today, Thursday, September 4 from 3pm until 8pm, followed by removal to her late residence.
Funeral Mass on Friday, September 5 at 11am in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mountcharles, with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
Family flowers only, please.
Nancy McCallion, Quigley’s Point
The death has taken place of Nancy McCallion, September 1, late of Parochial House Brisland Road, Eglinton and Meedinmore, Quigley’s Point.
Dedicated housekeeper to Fr Michael Keaveny.
Beloved daughter of the late Denis and Ellen McCallion and dear sister of the late James, Mary, Sean, Teresa and Helen, a much loved aunt, dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the Fallon family, Walter, Peter, Nicky (Nicola) and Deirdre, and her entire family circle and many friends.
Remains reposing in the home of her niece, Helen Grant, Ture, Muff, F93 F8F5.
Funeral from there on Friday, September 5 at 11.20am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Iskaheen at 12 noon.
Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Friends of Altnagelvin (Ward 41), c/o Mr Peter Nicholl, MDEC Unit, Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry, BT47 6SB.
Marion Doherty (née Canning), Greencastle
The peaceful death has taken place at her home of Marion Doherty (née Canning), Eleven Ballyboes, Greencastle, F93 VHC6.
Beloved wife of George and much-loved mother of Keith (Donna), Carol (John), Claire (Patrick) and Mairéad (James) and devoted granny of Clara, Ronan, Evan, Declan, Aoife, Jamie, Cillian, Donncha, Paudie, James and Georgia.
Predeceased by her sister Sr Anna Fidelis.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sisters and brother, Kathleen, Margaret, Phyllis, Josie, Bernie and Michael, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
May Marion Rest In Peace.
Marion’s remains are reposing at her home.
Funeral from there on Friday, September 5 at 10.20am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Ballybrack, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time from 10pm to 11am.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
Neil Ferry, Knockfola
The death has taken place at Letterkenny Hospital of Neil Ferry (Neily Bán) of Meenalough, Knockfola.
Predeceased by his parents; Mary and Neil John, sisters; Sheila, Rosie, Kathleen and Ann and brothers; Ned and John.
Sadly missed by his sister-in-law Margaret, nieces, nephews, neighbours and extended family and friends.
Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, September 4, at 11am in St. Colmcille’s Church, Cnoc Fola, interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
The funeral Mass can be viewed live on the church webcam and on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page.
Frances Laird, Scotland and Convoy
The death has taken place in Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland of Frances Laird (nee Maxwell) of Whitecrook, Clydebank, Scotland, formerly of
Kiltoal, Convoy, Co Donegal.
Predeceased by her husband Thomas, parents Billy and Eliza Maxwell, and sister Gladys.
Loving mum of Billy (Carol), Ian (Gillian) Elizabeth and Alistair (Susanne) and dear grandmother of Colin, Jason, Craig, Grant, Stuart, Holly, Cameron, Ryan, Callum, Scott and Matthew and great grandmother of Adam, Rory and Alexander.
Beloved sister of Jackie, Elma, Vivienne and sister-in-law of Ruth, Vincent, Billy, Valerie and Helen.
Frances will be sadly missed and forever remembered by her nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Funeral leaving her home on Tuesday, September 16 at 9.30am for 10am service in The Waterfront Church, Clydebank, followed by burial in Dalnottar Cemetery.
Frances Doherty, Buncrana
The death has occurred of Frances Doherty (née McDaid), 1 Lisowen Avenue, Buncrana.
Ms Doherty passed away on Monday, September 1.
Heartbroken by her passing are her loving husband Barney, sons and daughters Owen, Marie, Kathleen, Seamus, Fiona, Gwendoline, Bernard, Karol and Charlene; sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, 30 adored grandchildren and cherished great- grandson Brody.
Deeply saddened are her sister Katie O Donnell and Anthony Mc Daid, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and wider family circle.
Funeral leaving her home at 10.15am on Thursday, September 4 going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for requiem Mass at 11am with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu if desired to Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Porter Funeral Directors.
Margaret Brown, Bundoran
The death has occurred of Margaret Brown (née Daly), Dinglei, Coush, Bundoran.
Ms Brown passed away in the excellent care of all at Arás Mhic Suibhné Nursing Home in Laghey on Monday, September 1.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Tommy Brown.
Forever remembered, loved and sadly missed by her loving daughters Laura, Kathleen and Una, sons-in-law Adrian and John, her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her sisters Ann and Lily and all her nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and extended family and friends, especially all in Arás Mhic Suibhné.
Removal from Arás Mhic Suibhné Nursing Home, Mullinasole, Laghey at 10.20am on Thursday, September 4 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.
Margaret’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie
Jacqueline Watson, Dublin and Stranorlar
The death has occurred of Jacqueline Watson (née McCafferty), Elmcastle Green, Kilnamanagh, Dublin 24and formerly Drumboe Avenue, Stranorlar.
Ms Watson passed away peacefully at home following a long illness on Sunday, August 31.
Beloved wife of Neil for 58 years, loving mother of Nigel and Lucinda, cherished granny to Craig and Imogen.
Sadly missed by her daughter in law Niamh and son in law Ivor.
Predeceased by her parents Jock and Bridie and her brother Cormac. Dear sister to Fergus, Mary, Ann, Fionnuala and Louise.
Thursday, September 4
Leaving the family home at Drumboe Avenue at 10.40am for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am, at Church of Mary Immaculate, Main St., Stranorlar, The funeral Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam on the following link https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar
Jacqueline will be laid to rest in the family plot at Drumboe Cemetery, Stranorlar.
Family time at all other times please.
Further enquiries to Martin McGowan Funeral Director, c/o McGowan’s Funeral Home, Stranorlar.
