The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
– Joseph Houston, Cloghan
– Mary Carr, Donegal Town
– Noreen Burke, Ballintra
– Kay Timoney, Donegal Town
– Marjorie Sweeney, Letterkenny
– Eileen McNelis, Ardara
– Charlie McKinney, Buncrana
The death has occurred of Joseph Houston, Lettershanbo, Cloghan, Donegal, formerly Lettershanbo, Cloghan. Peacefully at his home in Birmingham, England, in his 100th year. Beloved husband of the late Mary, much loved father to Angela, (James) Caroline, (Craig) and John (Helen). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his son, daughter, grandchildren, son in law, daughter in law, nephews, nieces in Ireland and England, (Mc Cool family, Hone family, Houston family) extended family and friends. Sacred Heart of Jesus Have Mercy on His Soul. Joe’s Requiem Mass will take place on Monday, Jan 13th, at 11am in the Church of St. Joseph and St. Helen, Kings Norton, with interment in St. Nicholas Churchyard, Kings Norton. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.youtube.com/@ssjosephandhelen.
The death has occurred of Mary Carr, Carnbeagh, Clar, Donegal Town, Co Donegal. Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny, Co Donegal. Predeceased by her husband Seamus, baby daughter Mary and daughter Bernie. Dearly loved mother of Maryrose (Paul), Margaret (son in law Colm) and Fidelma (Andrew). Deeply missed by grandson Cailean (Denise) and close friends. May She Rest in Peace. Reposing at her late residence on Monday 23rd December from 2pm to 9pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, Christmas Eve in St Agatha’s Church, Clar at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Mary’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-agathas-clar-donegal. House private to family on the morning of the funeral please.
The death has occurred of Noreen Bourke (née Corry), Ballymagroarty, Ballintra, Donegal, F94 Y2X8. Peacefully at Ballyshannon Community Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband, Michael. Sadly missed by her sons, Michael, Patrick and Dennis, her daughters, Mary, Theresa and Nuala, her brother, sisters, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great, great grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends. May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Peace. Reposing at her late Residence, Ballymagroarty, Ballintra F94 Y2X8 on Sunday from 3pm until 9pm and Monday from 3pm until 9pm, where everyone is welcome to pay their respects. Removal on Tuesday morning to St Brigid’s Church, Ballintra for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. House strictly private on Tuesday morning please. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to Ballyshannon Community Hospital C/O any family member. Please note a one way system will be operational during wake hours with entry from the Main N15 road at Racoo and exiting at Foyagh Bridge on the Rossnowlagh Road. Anyone wishing to leave a message of condolence for the family can do so in the book below. Noreen’s Funeral Mass will also be available to view online at www.churchservices.tv/ballintra.
The death has occurred of Kathleen (Kay) Timoney, Ardeskin, Donegal Town suddenly in Letterkenny University Hospital. Sadly missed by her son’s Henry (Casey), Jason (Shannen), long time friend, Jackie, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and extended family. Kay’s remains will repose at her late residence in Ardeskin tomorrow (Tuesday) 5pm – 9pm & Wednesday private. Kay’s remains will leave her late residence at 10:00am on Thursday for requiem mass at 11am in St Bridget’s Church, Ballintra with burial immediately afterwards in adjoining graveyard. Family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to Letterkenny University Hospital care of any family member or Faulkner Funeral Undertakers.
The death has occurred of Marjorie Sweeney (née Bustard), Garryharry, Letterkenny, Donegal. The death has taken place on Sunday 22nd December 2024 at Letterkenny General Hospital of Marjorie Sweeney, née Bustard, Garryharry, Letterkenny and formerly Ballyboe, Cloghan. Deeply missed by her loving husband Bill, sisters Margaret, Nan, Eileen, Doreen and May, brothers Jimmy, George and John, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours. Marjorie is predeceased by her parents George and Gertie and her sisters Gertie and Frieda. At Rest. Remains will be reposing at her late residence. Funeral Service of Thanksgiving there on Tuesday 24th December at 1pm with burial afterwards in Gortlee Cemetery. House, Funeral Service of Thanksgiving and burial strictly private to family only please.
The death has occurred of Eileen Mc Nelis, Drumaghy Park, formerly of Ard Connell, Ardara. Sadly missed by her mother, Ann, her sisters, Julie, Lisa, Lynn and Catherine, her extended family, friends and neighbours. Predeceased by her father Peter. Remains reposing at Mc Cabes Funeral Home, Common Ardara (F94 VCK1) on Tuesday 24th of December from 1.00pm until 5.00pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday 26th of December at 12 noon followed by private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
The death has occurred of Charlie McKinney, Holm Cottage, Cockhill Rd, Buncrana, Co Donegal. Charlie is predeceased by his wife Kathleen and grandson AJ. RIP. He will be sadly missed and never forgotten by his loving family, Rosemary (Philip), Patrick (Mary), Caroline (Scott) and his cherished grandchildren, brother Michael and sister-in-law, his nieces, nephews, cousins and his many friends. May he rest in peace. Charlie’s remains will be reposing at his home today Monday from 7pm. Funeral on Thursday 26th Dec leaving at 10.15am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Cockhill with Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. Family time on Christmas Day until 4pm.
