The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Christian McCullagh, Raphoe
Edward (Ned) Boyd, Gweedore
John (Sean) Doherty, Clonmany
Kieran Lafferty, Castlefin
Mary Porter, Muff, Bridgend and Dublin
William (Billy) Reid, Donegal Town
Jim Greene, Dungloe
Owen Byrne, Ardara
Cornelius (Con) Boyle, Dublin and Kilcar
Mark Fields, Stranorlar
Christian McCullagh, Raphoe
The sudden death has taken place of 17-year-old Christian McCullagh, Beltany, Raphoe, Co Donegal, a student of Deele College, Raphoe, in the loving arms of his heartbroken parents, Aileen and Gary, sister Rocha, brother Riley, and family at Beaumont Hospital Dublin.
Christian will be lovingly and deeply missed by his parents, Aileen and Gary, sister Rocha, brother Riley, Grandparents Jacqueline and Christy McCullagh, Mary Frances and the late Seamus Campbell, sadly missed by his aunts, uncles, cousins, and all his extended family and friends.
Christian will repose at his late residence Beltany, Raphoe, Co Donegal, F93H280, tomorrow, Friday, September 12 from 12pm to 10pm, and Saturday, September 13 from 12pm to 10pm, with Rosary each evening at 9pm.
The funeral cortege will leave his late residence on Sunday morning, September 14 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 on The Parish of Raphoe webcam via https://parishofraphoe.ie.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu if desired to the Irish Kidney Renal Support Centre at Beaumont Hospital or St Vincent de Paul, Raphoe Branch, c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
Edward (Ned) Boyd, Gweedore
The unexpected death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Edward (Ned) Boyd of Brinalack, Gweedore.
Predeceased by his mother Sarah, and son-in-law Dessie Mc Fadden.
Sadly missed by his daughter Sarah-Ann, sons; Mark (Grainne), Eamonn (Rosanne) and James (Leanne), brother Frank, aunt Mary Ferry, all his grandchildren and extended family, neighbours & friends.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.
His remains will repose in Brinalack on Thursday, September 11 from 11am until rosary at 8pm.
House private after the rosary and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, September 12 in St. Colmcille’s Church Knockfola (time to be confirmed), with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
John (Sean) Doherty, Clonmany
The peaceful death has occurred at Carndonagh Community Hospital of John (Sean) Doherty, Tirmaine, Clonmany F93P0E1.
Predeceased by his parents John and Bridget and son Paul.
Beloved husband of Lexie and much loved father of John, Philip and Lisa.
Devoted grandfather to his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Sadly missed by his sister Breedge and brothers Mickey and Phil deeply regretted by his son in law, daughters in law, brother in law, sister in law, nieces, nephews, family members, neighbours and friends.
May He Rest In Peace.
John’s remains are reposing at the family home where you are welcome to pay your respects.
Funeral from there on Friday morning, September 12 at 10.30am going to St Mary’s Church Clonmany for requiem Mass at 11am with interment afterwards in the new cemetery.
Family time strictly private from 10pm till 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
John’s funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/clonmany.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to the Carndonagh patients comfort fund C/O any family member or Mc Feeley’s Funeral Directors.
Kieran Lafferty, Castlefin
The death has occurred, at his home, of Kieran Lafferty, Liscooley, Castlefin F93 P6Y7.
Beloved husband of Marie, much loved father of Steven (Tanya), loving granda of T.J., Becky and Ella-Marie, dearest brother of Bridie and the late Dessie.
Reposing at the family home on Thursday, September 11 from 11 am until 11 pm.
Funeral from the family home on Friday, September 12 at 10.30 am for requiem Mass at 11 am in St. Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon.
Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his entire family circle.
Sacred Heart Of Jesus, Have Mercy On His Soul.
Mary Porter, Muff, Bridgend and Dublin
The death has occurred at The Donegal Hospice of Mary Porter, 14 Warren View Manor, Muff and formerly South Circular Road, Dublin and 269 Skeoge Cottages, Bridgend.
Predeceased by her parents Leo and Priscilla, sisters and brothers Leo, Peggy Dowds, Willie, Johnny, Jimmy and Kathleen Duffy.
Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her loving brother Bobby and sister Bridget, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Mary’s remains will be reposing at her brother Bobby’s home, 269 Skeoge Cottages, Bridgend where you are all welcome to pay your respects.
Removal on Thursday morning, September 11 at 10.15am going to St. Aengus’ Church Burt for requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in Burt Cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/burt.
Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Warren View Manor, Tenants Comfort Fund c/o any family member or Shaun Murphy Funeral Director.
William (Billy) Reid, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of William (Billy) Reid, Drumrooske Middle, Donegal Town.
Mr Reid passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital.
Deeply regretted by his wife Patricia and his daughters, Virginia (Frank), Jenny (Nigel) and Joan (Richard).
Sadly missed by his grandchildren Thomas, Zoe, Henry, Elsie and Liam, James, Ruby and Maya and his siblings Columba, Elizabeth and Claire and all his relatives, neighbours and friends.
Predeceased by his sister Ann, brothers Patrick and Tom and his parents Tommy and Mary.
The funeral leaves from his late residence on Thursday morning at 10.30am to St Agatha’s Church, Clar for 11am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Strictly family time only on the morning of the funeral please.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu if desired to The Irish Cancer Society c/o any family member.
Jim Greene, Dungloe
The death has occurred of Jim Greene, Carnmore Road, Dungloe.
Mr Greene passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, September 8.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Hannah, his parents Charles and Mary, and his seven brothers and two sisters.
He will be sadly missed by his loving family John (Patricia); Kevin (Caitríona); Colette (Frank); fondly remembered by his grandchildren Hannah, Margaret, Caroline, Aidan, Christine, Peadar, James, Patrick, and Niamh; and also greatly missed by his great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, and many friends.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on his soul.
Funeral Mass on Thursday, September 11 at 11am in St. Crona’s Chapel, Dungloe, Co Donegal, F94 W2P2, followed by burial in Maghery Cemetery.
The funeral Mass can be viewed on: https://www.churchservices.tv/dungloe
Owen Byrne, Ardara
The death has occurred of Owen Byrne, Portnoo Road, Ardara.
Mr Byrne passed away at Sligo University Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, September 7.
Sadly missed by his heartbroken family, his wife, Deirdre, daughter Lucy (Brian), son Colm (Aileen) and the five loves of his life, his little grandchildren; Sadie, Jude, Rían, Oisín and Shay, his siblings, nieces, nephews and his many, many friends and neighbours whom he adored.
Pre-deceased by his parents, Rosie and Hugh and sisters Roisin and Eileen.
Wake will take place at Owen’s residence on Portnoo Road (F94R744) on Thursday, September 11 from 12 noon – 10pm.
Funeral from there at 11.40 am going to The Church of the Holy Family, Ardara, for funeral Mass at 12 noon on Friday, September 12.
Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
House strictly private on the morning of the funeral please.
Cornelius (Con) Boyle, Dublin and Kilcar
The death has occurred of Cornelius (Con) Boyle, of Rush, Co Dublin and formerly of Kilcar, Co Donegal.
Mr Boyle passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 6.
He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Pauline, children Carolyne, Geraldine, Ollie and Diana, sons-in-law Alan, Stephen and Ciaran, grandchildren Callan, Dannon, Sennan, Sorren, Jade, Kyle, Blake, Davin, Tara and Clodagh, brothers Bernard and Michael, sister Margaret, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and a wide circle of friends especially those in the Frosties and his draughts club.
Reposing at Fitzgerald’s Funeral Directors, Rush.
Funeral Mass on Friday at 10am in St. Maur’s Church, Rush followed by burial in Whitestown Cemetery, Rush.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Irish Heart Foundation.
House strictly private, family only please.
Donations in lieu of flowers to Irish Heart Foundation in memory of Cornelius (Con) Boyle.
Mark Fields, Stranorlar
The death has occurred of Mark Fields, Drumboe Lower and formerly of The Grove, Stranorlar.
Mr Fields passed away peacefully at the Donegal Hospice under the care of their wonderful staff and surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, September 7.
Beloved father to Andrew (Chantel), Francis, Marcus, loving son to June, brother to Deborah, Grace and Jane, grandfather to Darragh, Croía, Hailey, Margo and Maud and uncle to Louis.
Sadly missed by his son, mother and sisters.
Predeceased by his father Fran.
Funeral arrangements:
Thursday, September 11
A celebration of Mark’s life will take place at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Drumboe Avenue at 11 am followed by a private cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to Donegal Hospice c/o Martin McGowan Funeral Director or any family member.
