The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Laura Finnegan, Kerry, Donegal, Cork and Limerick
Michael Duffy, Carrigart
Susan Hamilton, Manorcunningham
Mary Ita Boyle, Glenties
Monsignor William (Fr Billy) McLaughlin, Ballyliffin
Sheila McDaid, Limerick and Glenvar
Mary O’Brien, Ballintra and Bundoran
Kevin O’Kane, Watford and Doneyloop
Laura Finnegan, Kerry, Donegal, Cork and Limerick
The death has occurred of Laura Finnegan (née Duncan), Derra, Brosna, Co Kerry and formerly of Culdaff, Co Donegal.
Ms Finnegan passed away peacefully with her family by her side at University Hospital Kerry on Tuesday, June 3.
Laura is very sadly missed by her loving husband Jack, sons John and Patrick, daughters-in-law Caroline and Ellen, adored grandchildren Daniel, Shauna, Neil, Ariane, Ciara, Jaime and Clodagh, great-grandsons Zayn and Noah, brother Patsy, sisters Phyllis, Maria, Bernadette and Majella, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, all her other relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Harnett’s Funeral Home, The Square, Abbeyfeale (V94 AK44) on Thursday, June 5 from 6pm until 8pm.
Removal on Friday, June 6 to St. Carthage’s Church Brosna to arrive for requiem Mass at 12pm.
Interment afterwards in The New Cemetery Brosna.
Requiem Mass will be live streamed on St. Carthage’s Church Brosna Facebook page.
Family flowers only please. If you would like to donate to The Palliative Care Unit, University Hospital Kerry in memory of Laura please use this link.
House strictly private please.
The Finnegan family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the medical doctors, the palliative doctors, nurses and all the staff at Rathass Ward, University Hospital Kerry for the wonderful care they provided to Laura and all her family.
Michael Duffy, Carrigart
The death has occurred of Michael Duffy, Lenamore, Carrigart.
Mr Duffy passed away in the Donegal Hospice on Wednesday, June 4.
Dearly beloved husband of Rebecca and devoted father of Thea, Bronagh and Josie.
Michael is predeceased by his father Joe Duffy and will be sadly missed by his mother Mary and siblings Ann-Marie, Kathleen, Tracy and Niall.
His remains will be reposing at his late residence in Carrigart from 2pm, Thursday, June 5.
Due to access restrictions buses will be running from St John the Baptist Church between 4pm and 9.30pm.
Funeral Mass in St John the Baptist Church, Carrigart on Saturday, June 7 at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
Mass can be viewed live on the Mevagh Parish Facebook page.
Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to Donegal Hospice or Donegal Youth Service, care of any family members or James Harkin Funeral Director, Creeslough.
Susan Hamilton, Manorcunningham
The death has occurred of Susan Hamilton (née Craig), 22 Eirry, Manorcunningham.
Ms Hamilton passed away suddenly on Friday, May 30.
She is predeceased by her husband Joseph, brother James and her parents James and Jeannie.
Susan will be forever missed by her loving daughters Joanne (Mickey), Amanda (Gerard), Rachel (Kevin), Lisa (Stephen) and her 10 grandchildren Kayla, Joseph, Jack, Jessica, Ciara, Leighton, Jamie, Eoghan, Lily and Michael.
Sadly missed by her brother John (Josie), sisters Margaret (Denis) and Ruby in Kildare, nieces, nephews, and a wide circle of friends.
Susan’s remains will be reposing at her daughter Amanda’s home in Rossbracken, Letterkenny, F92 HR2K.
House is strictly private from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Removal on Friday morning, June 6 at 9.45am to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Inch Island for requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed on YouTube Fahah Parish.
Mary Ita Boyle, Glenties
The death has occurred of Mary Ita Boyle (née O’Donnell), Glen Road, Glenties.
Ms Boyle passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, June 3. Predeceased by her parents Jimmy and Mary of Main Street, Glenties.
Dearly loved wife of Hugh and beloved mother of Ciaran (Vallisa), Deirdre and Breidin, and adoring grandmother of Jude and Ada.
Mary Ita will be sadly missed and forever remembered by sisters Irene and Barbara (Pat RIP), brothers Michael (Marie RIP), James (Brenda) and Aidan (Terry), her sisters-in-law Anne (Hughie), Margaret (Sean), Mary (Hughie RIP), her uncle Frank Rawl and aunt Maggie Kennedy, her many nieces and nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at her late residence Glen Road, Glenties, F94VK12 on Thursday, June 5 from 11am to 10pm with Rosary at 9pm.
Removal on Friday, June 6 to St. Connell’s Church, Glenties for requiem Mass at 11am with interment afterwards in the local cemetery.
Funeral Mass will be live streamed on https://www.churchservices.tv/glenties
Family only on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to The Irish Cancer Society c/o any family member.
The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the nurses, doctors and staff of the Oncology Department, Letterkenny University Hospital, the palliative care team, carers, Dr Mireille Sweeney, Dr Eleanor Cape, Dr Charlie McManus and his nursing team for their kindness and compassion to Mary Ita throughout her illness.
The family would especially like to thank Fr Gerard Cunningham for his many visits, blessings and prayers offered for Mary Ita.
Monsignor William (Fr Billy) McLaughlin, Ballyliffin
The death has occurred of Monsignor William (Fr Billy) McLaughlin, Ardagh, Ballyliffin.
Fr Billy passed away at the Nazareth House, Fahan on Tuesday, June 3.
Dear brother of Neil, Seán and Colm, predeceased by his sister Mary, and his brothers Michael and Pat.
Deeply regretted by Seán’s partner Dácil, his nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, friends and neighbours.
His remains will arrive at St Mary’s Church, Cockhill on Wednesday at 1pm.
All are welcome to pay their respects today, Thursday from 1pm to 8pm.
Funeral Mass will take place there at 11am on Friday morning followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/cockhill
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Nazareth House c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors.
Sheila McDaid, Limerick and Glenvar
The death has occurred of Sheila McDaid (née Canning), ‘Knockalla’, Church Street, Askeaton, Co Limerick and formerly of Glenvar, Co Donegal.
Ms McDaid passed away peacefully at home in her 100th year surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, June 3.
Beloved wife of the late Eamon and cherished mother of Kieran, Declan, Fergus, Enda, Brighdín, Eunan, Malachy, Dympna (Mangan), Colum, Eamon, Garvan, Fidelma (Delaney), Brian and Phelim.
She will be forever missed by her sons, daughters, sisters Nora (Dunne), Vera (McElhinney), brother John, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, grandchildren, great grandchildren and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at home on Thursday, June 5 from 3pm to 8pm.
Arriving at St Mary’s Church, Askeaton on Friday, June 6 for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in Reilig Mhuire, Askeaton.
The Requiem Mass will be live-streamed on https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057134452769
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Milford Palliative Homecare Team.
Mary O’Brien, Ballintra and Bundoran
The death has occurred of Mary O’Brien (née Brennan), Derries, Ballintra and formerly of Ardfarna, Bundoran.
Ms O’Brien passed away in Sligo University Hospital following a long battle with illness on Saturday, May 31.
Predeceased by her parents, Annie (Nancy) and Patrick (Paddy) Brennan, siblings; brothers, Paddy, Kieran, Andy and James O’Brien (grandson).
Mary will be forever missed by her dear husband, Martin, her sons, James (Alison), Thomas (Tracey) and her daughters, Anna (Stephen), Theresa (Dylan) and Francess (Shane).
She will be cherished by her grandchildren, Katie, Sophie, Jay, Lexi, Conor, Lucas, Méabh, Ella and Dylan.
Sadly missed by her sisters and brothers of the Brennan family, Kevin, Josephine, Bernadette, Declan, Eileen, Noel, Mick, Vincent, Martin, Ann, Gerry, Sean, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews.
Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am in St. Brigid’s Church, Ballintra, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
Family home strictly private on the morning of the funeral please.
Family flowers only please.
The O’Brien family appreciate the kindness and support that has been shown to them at this sad time.
Kevin O’Kane, Watford and Doneyloop
The death has occurred of Kevin O’Kane, Watford, England and formerly Doneyloop.
Mr O’Kane passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 28.
Loving brother of Teresa (Gillespie), Hugo, Noel, Brendan and the late Seamus, cherished son of the late Mary-Jane and Michael.
Funeral arrangements to be confirmed later.
Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his entire family circle and many good friends.
