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Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, November 26

The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: 

Bridie Dawson, Donegal/Perrystown/Wexford

Paddy Harron, Castlefin

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Phonsie Doherty, Muff

Sean Doherty, Killygordon

Esther Casey, Strabane and Letterkenny

Paddy Harron, Castlefinn

Sr Stella Herlihy, Ardeskin, Donegal Town

Charlie Coll, Gortahork

Hugh Canning, Greencastle

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Gerard Hannaway, Buncrana

Ronald F Gammell, Wicklow and Burtonport

Bridie Dawson, Donegal/Perrystown/Wexford

The death has occurred of Bridie Dawson (née Dodd), Donegal and formerly of Perrystown, Dublin and Cahore, Wexford.

Ms Dawson passed away on Sunday, November 24.

Bri passed over to join Dermot and Rhona.

She will be missed by her daughter Carol (Carbin), grandson Gav, son-in-law Chris, sisters Martha, Margaret and Kay, sisters-in-law Marie and Maura, brother-in-law Tony, nephews, nieces and friends.

She will specially be missed by Brendan, who has looked after Bri since Rhona passed and her carers, particularly Caroline.

Requiem Mass on Friday, November 29 in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock arriving at 9.45am.

Funeral immediately afterwards to St. Michael’s Cremation Services Chapel within Patrick O’Donovan & Son Funeral Home, Sallynoggin A96 PW73 arriving for 11.30am Cremation Service.

To view the Mass live click on this link https://www.churchservices.tv/foxrock

To view the Cremation Service live click on this link https://churchcamlive.ie/odonovan

Paddy Harron, Castlefin

The death has occurred of Paddy Harron, Tawnacrum, Castlefin.

Mr Harron passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital on Monday, November 25.

Beloved husband of Nancy and much loved brother of Dinny, Andy and the late Hugh.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife, brothers, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Remains reposing at his late residence.

Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday, November 27 at 11.30am for Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Castlefin at 12 noon with interment in the adjoining Churchyard.

The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/urneycastlefinnparish

The House is Private to family and close friends, at the request of the deceased.

Phonsie Doherty, Muff

The death has taken place of  Phonsie Doherty, formerly of Aught, Ture, Muff, peacefully at the Foyle Hospice.

Beloved husband of the late Carmel, loving father of Colette, Karl, Adrian, Dermott, Anne, Louise and Declan and a dear grandfather, great-grandfather and brother.

Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien and Sons Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton on Monday from 4-6pm and also in his daughter Louise’s home, Carn Brae, Quigley’s Point from 1 pm on Tuesday.

Funeral from there on Wednesday at 10.15am for 11am Requiem Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Muff.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Sean Doherty, Killygordon

The sudden death at his home has occurred of Sean Doherty, Tieveclogher, Killygordon.

Loving brother of Andy (Bridie), Hugo (Kathleen), Josephine (John Pat) and the late Anna (late Tony Kennedy), cherished son of the late Sarah Jane and Andy.

Reposing at the home of his sister and brother-in-law, Josephine and John Pat Harvey, Tieveclogher, Killygordon.

Funeral from there on Wednesday at 10.20am for Requiem Mass at 11am in St. Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoneill. Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.

The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam.

Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sorrowing brothers, sister, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces and entire family circle.

Esther Casey, Strabane and Letterkenny

The sudden death has occurred at her home of Esther Casey (née Callen), 43 Five Acres, Strabane and formerly  Letterkenny.

Beloved wife of the late Liam, much loved mother of Paula, Martin, John, Esther, Laura, Siobhan, Tony and Debbie, loving sister of Robert and the late James, Peggy, May and Celine.

Reposing at the family home on Tuesday from 11am to 10pm.

Funeral from the family home on Wednesday at 9.20am for Requiem Mass at 10am in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strabane. Interment afterwards in Strabane Cemetery.

The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam.

Family time please from 10pm on Tuesday and on the morning of the funeral.

Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sorrowing daughters, sons, their partners, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother and entire family circle.

Paddy Harron, Castlefinn

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Paddy Harron, Tawnacrum, Castlefinn.

Beloved husband of Nancy and much loved brother of Dinny, Andy and the late Hugh. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Remains reposing at his late residence.

Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday at 11.30am for Requiem Mass in St.Mary’s Church, Castlefinn at 12 noon. Interment in the adjoining churchyard.

The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/urneycastlefinnparish

The house is private to family and close friends, at the request of the deceased.

Sr Stella Herlihy, Ardeskin, Donegal Town

The death has occurred peacefully in Sligo University Hospital of Sr Stella Herlihy, Kinsale, Co. Cork, Convent of Mercy Donegal Town and Ballyshannon.

Sadly missed by the Sisters of Mercy, Donegal Town and Ballyshannon and the wider Mercy Community of the Northern Province and by her brother-in-law Denis (Phil) in Manchester, her sister-in-law Claire (Donal), her nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews and great-grand nieces and nephews.

Sr Stella’s remains will be reposing at St Catherine’s Mercy, Convent, Ballyshannon on Tuesday from 2pm until 6pm with removal to St Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town on Tuesday evening for 7pm where she will reside overnight.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town with burial immediately afterwards in Clar Cemetery.

Sr Stella’s requiem Mass can be viewed online.

Charlie Coll, Gortahork

The death has occurred of Charlie Coll, Baltoney, Gortahork and formerly of Inishboffin Island.

Mr Coll passed away peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital on Saturday, November 23.

He is predeceased by his mother Áine.

Survived by his wife Bridin, sons Paul / Nicola, Daniel, Ciaran /Amanda, daughters Eibhlin /John and Áine, grandchildren Kayla, Krysta, Cayden, Daniel, Cillian, Kiana and Ashton, father Dan, brothers Harry / Marie and Owenie / Marion, sisters Mary Ellen/ Henry and Nancy / Sandy , uncle Pat and aunt Maggie, in-laws, nieces, nephews and a circle of family and friends.

House private on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral from there on Tuesday, November 26 for 11am Requiem Mass in Christ the King Church, Gortahork with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery.

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

Hugh Canning, Greencastle

The peaceful death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Hugh Canning, Carrowhugh, Greencastle.

Predeceased by his brothers Laurence and Paddy.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sister-in-law, nieces and nephew, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Funeral from there on Tuesday morning at 10.30am for 11am Funeral Mass in St Mary’s Church, Ballybrack followed by interment in Ballybrack Graveyard.

Rosary both nights at 9pm with 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.

Gerard Hannaway, Buncrana

The peaceful death took place at his home, surrounded by his loving family, of Gerard Hannaway, Buncrana.

Beloved son of the late Alfy, Mary and Susan, much loved brother of Sheila and Mary and the late Alfin and Sean.

Beloved brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle.

Funeral arrangements later.

Deeply regretted by his entire family circle.

All enquiries to Healy Brothers Funeral Directors 56 Andersonstown Road, Belfast. 

Ronald F. Gammell, Wicklow and Burtonport

The death has taken place in Blackrock Hospital of Ronald F. Gammell, Greystones, Co. Wicklow and Burtonport.

Devoted, loving husband and best friend of Rosemary (née Ferry), exceptional father to Colin, Geoff, Lorna and Darragh; adored grandfather to Georgia, Josh, Karla, Kieran, Ben and Pippa.

Sadly missed by his sisters Vera and Claire, daughters-in- law Eleanor and Wendy and Lorna’s partner Paul, his devoted dog Cooper, extended family and friends.

Predeceased by his parents Frances and Henry and his brothers Tony, Jimmy and Vincent.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 2pm in the Holy Rosary Church, Greystones after which Ronald will be laid to rest in Kilquade New Cemetery.

House private please.

 

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