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Deaths in Donegal, Thursday, October 17

The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: 

Teresa Marie O’Rourke, Carrigart

Nellie Mc Elhinney, Falcarragh

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 John Mc Geary, Armagh, Cavan, Donegal and Monaghan

 Gabriel Mc Carron, Killygordon and formerly Fermanagh

 Mary Mansfield, Dublin and Falcarragh

 Daniel Mackay, Letterkenny and Australia

 Joan Considine, Dublin and Malin Head

 Susan Whoriskey, Gortahork

Teresa Marie O’Rourke, Carrigart

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The death has taken place of Teresa Marie O’Rourke, Dunmore, Carrigart.

Ms O’Rourke passed away suddenly in Brighton, England on Thursday, October 3.

Precious daughter of Brigid and Vincent, Dunmore, Carrigart, beloved partner to Chris.

Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her partner, Chris, her mum and dad, Brigid and Vincent, by her aunts, uncles and cousins in the McGettigan family circle, the O’Rourke family circle and the Johnston family circle and by her very many friends in Ireland and England.

Predeceased by her loving brother Vincent John.

Reposing at her parents’ house in Dunmore, Carrigart from 11am to 9pm on Thursday, October 17 and Friday, October 18.

Funeral Mass in St John the Baptist Church, Carrigart on Saturday, October 19 at 11am followed by internment in the adjoining graveyard.

Nellie Mc Elhinney, Falcarragh

The death has occurred of Nellie Mc Elhinney (née Harkin), Church Road, Falcarragh.

Ms Mc Elhinney passed away peacefully in the Lakehouse Nursing Home, Portnablagh, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, October 15.

Predeceased by her husband Stephen.

Survived by her sons Martin, John and Stephen, daughters-in-law Bridin, Josette and Jackie, grandchildren Helena, Cathy, Declan, Kim, Kristie and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a circle of family and friends.

Her remains will repose at her late residence at Church Road, Falcarragh today Thursday, October 17 from 11am until 9pm, with Rosary at 9pm.

Funeral from there on Friday, October 18 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 https://mcn.live/camera/falcarragh-parish-church.

House private on the morning of the Funeral.

No Flowers please donations in lieu of to the Lakehouse patients Comfort fund care of any family member.

John Mc Geary, Armagh, Cavan, Donegal and Monaghan

The death has occurred of John Mc Geary, Armagh, Cavan, Donegal and Monaghan.

Mr Mc Geary passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, October 15.

He is the beloved husband of Mary, father to John, Siobhan, Kevin, Macarten, Nuala and Sara, brother to Patsy (Dundalk), Mary Rooney (Coventry), Leo and Briege Mc Quaid (Dungannon) and the late Tommy and Kathleen Morrison.

May they rest in peace.

‘Top of the hill’, 27 Aughanlig Road Collegelands BT716SR.

Mr Mc Geary’s remains will repose at his late home from today, Thursday from 2pm until 9pm.

Removal on Friday at 10.15am to St Peters Church, Collegelands for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on him.

Very deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughters, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, his many friends in the sporting circle and the entire family circle.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Marie Curie c/o donation box at home.

Gabriel Mc Carron, Killygordon and formerly Fermanagh

The death has occurred of Gabriel Mc Carron, Dromore Park, Killygordon and formerly Kinawley, Fermanagh.

Mr Mc Carron passed away on Saturday, October 12.

Predeceased by his brother Gerard and sister Anne.

Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his father Bernard, mother Mary Ellen, wife Jacinta, sons Kyle and Ben, daughter Lucia, brothers, Jude, and Aidan, sister Nuala, mother in law Vera, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Funeral leaving his late residence today, Thursday, October 17 at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in St.Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon at 11 am with Private cremation later in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

The Requiem Mass can be viewed live on https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish.

Family time on the morning of the Funeral.

Mary Mansfield, Dublin and Falcarragh

The death has occurred of Mary Mansfield (née Doogan), Palmerstown Dublin and Ballyness, Falcarragh.

Ms Mansfield passed away peacefully in the Hermitage Clinic on Tuesday, October 15.

Beloved wife of the late Bernard (Ben) and dear mother of Michael, Marie, Eilish, Áine and Ben Junior.

Devoted grandmother to Conor (Lindsey), Keane (Elizabeth), Gavin, Darcy, Eoin, Neil, Harry, Zach, Emily, Mariamna and Killian.

Great-grandmother to Cecily and Amelia.

Predeceased by her siblings Annie, Una, Joe and Manus.

Ms Mansfield will be sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren, daughter-in-law Corla, sons-in-law Shane, Eugene and Robert, brothers Séamus and Neil, sister and best friend Sheila, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and wonderful neighbours.

Reposing at her home this evening, Thursday, October 17 from 3pm to 8pm (house private outside these hours please).

Removal on Friday morning, October 18, to St. Philomena’s Church, Palmerstown arriving for Requiem Mass at 11.30am, followed by burial in Palmerstown Cemetery.

Family flowers only please.

Donations, if desired, to Stewarts Care, Palmerstown.

Daniel Mackay, Letterkenny and Australia

The death has occurred of Daniel Mackay, Loughnagin, Letterkenny and formerly Australia.

Mr Mackay passed away in Beaumount Hospital, Dublin on Thursday, October 10.

Devoted husband of Ann-Marie Boyle Mackay, loving father to Otis and Sadhbh, sadly missed by his family and friends in Australia and Ireland.

Reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, (F92 XE35) today, Thursday, October 17, from 4 pm to 6 pm., where you are also invited to attend a celebration of Daniel’s life which can be viewed on the link: https://shorturl.at/40Uca followed by private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if wished, to the Emergency Services, Letterkenny University Hospital and Beaumont Hospital, Dublin c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

Joan Considine, Dublin and Malin Head

The death has occurred of Joan Considine (née McGinty), Dublin and formerly Malin Head.

Ms Considine passed away unexpectedly in St Vincent’s Private Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Friday, October 11.

Pre-deceased by her husband Con, parents Joseph and Jane and brother Raymond. Joan will be deeply missed by her loving daughter Rachel, her cherished granddaughter Ella, sisters Margaret (Refoy), Carmel (Newton), Anne (Druhan), brothers John, Michael (Ted), brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and friends.

House Private.

Removal on Saturday morning, October 19 to the Church of St. Thérèse, Mount Merrion, Co. Dublin arriving at 9.50am for a 10am Funeral Mass followed by burial in Mount Venus Cemetery.

Susan Whoriskey, Gortahork

The death has occurred of Susan Whoriskey (née Bonner), Baltoney, Gortahork.

Ms Whoriskey passed away peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Monday, October 14.

Predeceased by her daughter Maryann, her parents Grace and Dominic, her brothers Hudie, Dónal and Paddy.

Survived by her husband Neilly, daughter Kathleen and husband Seamus, sons Dominic and his wife Sharon, Donald and his wife Portia and Micheal and his partner Anne, her son-in-law Stephen, grandchildren David, Matthew, Adam, Stephaine and Niamh, brothers Dominic and Joe, in laws, nieces, nephew and a wide circle of family and friends.

Funeral from her late residence today, Thursday, October 17 for 11am Requiem Mass in Christ the King Church, Gortahork F92 DP86 with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery.

House private on the morning of the Funeral.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.mcnlive.tv/camera/christ-the-king-gortahork.

 

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