The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Helena Ford (née Toland), Clonmany and formerly Carndonagh
Mona Harkin (née Rodgers), Manorcunningham
Alec Fullerton, (Nipper) Buncrana
Celine Whelan (née Carr), Rathfarnham and formerly Kilcar
Brid O’Doherty, Fanad
Daniel Laverty, Killygordon
Seamus Gallagher, Ardara
Ann Rowan, Drumkeen
Jim Cavanagh, Greencastle
Fiona Kane Feeney, Ballyshannon
Catherine Tully (née O’Donoghue), London and Donegal
Michael (Bidda) Corbett, Canada and formerly Bundoran
Maureen McLaughlin (née Mathewson), Clonmany and formely Ballindrait
Helena Ford (née Toland), Clonmany and formerly Carndonagh
The death has occurred of Helena Ford née Toland, Saint Columbcille Village, Clonmany, formerly Benduff, Carndonagh and Mindoran, Clonmany.
Predeceased by her husband John.
Dear sister of Margaret and Joe.
Predeceased by her brothers and sisters, Hughie, Cassie, Jim, Mary, Grace, Philomena, John, Anthony, Eddie and Josie.
Helena will be sadly missed by her extended family and friends.
Funeral arrangements to be confirmed later.
Mona Harkin (née Rodgers), Manorcunningham
The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital on Monday, November 2, of Mona Harkin née Rodgers, Errity, Manorcunningham F92 X9C7.
Deeply missed by her loving daughters May (Clive) and Kathleen (Gabriel), son Seán (Karen), grandchildren Declan, Danny, Jasmine-May and Mitchell, great-grandchildren Phoebe and Henry, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Mona is predeceased by her husband John, sister Martha Devir and brothers Bobby, Benny, Willie, George, Tommy, Jim, Anton and infant Danny.
Mona’s remains will be reposing at her late residence on Tuesday, November 3 from 4pm and on Wednesday, November 4 from 12 noon with Rosary both nights at 9pm. Family time after the Rosary please.
Funeral from there at 10.15am on Thursday, November 5, going to St. Columba’s Church, Drumoghill for 11am Requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Alec Fullerton, (Nipper) Buncrana
The peaceful death has occurred of Alec Fullerton (Nipper) 6 Carrick Fern , Cockhill Rd , Buncrana.
Alec will be reposing at Lily Hill Funeral Home Mountaintop, Letterkenny from 6pm to 8pm on Monday.
He will be reposing at his home from 10am on Tuesday where you are welcome to pay your respects.
Alec is predeceased by his parents Johnny and Mary his siblings Eddie, Patsy, Roseann, Josie, Johnny, Kathleen, James, Danny, Sally.
Alec will be sadly missed and never forgotten by his loving wife Patrica Fullerton.
Children, Sharon (Stephen), Stephen (Mandy), Robert (Trudie), Barry Peach.
Grandchildren, Ryan. Justin, Carlton, Aaron, Jordan, Chelsea, Luke, Abbie.
Great-grandchildren, Cameron, Katy, Iyla, Esmae, his siblings Willie (Ann) Winnie, Charlie (Rosemary), Susan (Denis), Eileen (Patrick) and Mickey brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, neices, nephews, cousin and the wider Fullerton Family.
Funeral on Wednesday leaving at 10.30am going to St Mary’s Church Cockhill for 11am Requiem Mass with Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
Funeral can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill
Brid O’Doherty, Fanad
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Brid O’Doherty, Upper Ballyheerin, Fanad surrounded by her loving family.
Deeply regretted by her brother Michael E O’Doherty, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Predeceased by her parents, Eddie, and Roisin, her brothers Sean and Eamon, her sisters Máire and Grainne.
Remains will repose at her home in Upper Ballyheerin from 4pm Monday, November 2 and Tuesday, November 3.
Donations in lieu of flowers to Tamney Patients Comfort Fund care of any family member or Damian O’Doherty, funeral director.
Parking at Ballyheerin chapel car park.
Rosary each night at 9pm.
House private on morning of funeral to family and neighbours. Requiem Mass on Wednesday, November 4 in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballyheerin at 12pm.
Burial afterwards in Fanavolty Cemetery in the family plot.
Funeral mass can be viewed on the Bradley O’Doherty Facebook page.
Celine Whelan (née Carr), Rathfarnham and formerly Kilcar
Whelan (née Carr) Celine, Rathfarnham and formerly of Kilcar, November 1, just prior to her 94th birthday.
Peacefully, after a short illness bravely borne, in the wonderful care of the staff of the M.I.S.A. Unit in St. James’ Hospital, with her family by her side.
Predeceased by her husband Andrew and son David. Much loved mother of Margaret, John, Andrew and Paul and sister of Sr. Finnian Carr (Ursuline Convent, Thurles).
Celine will be greatly missed and remembered with love by her children, sister, son-in-law John, daughters-in-law Geraldine, Mary and Michelle, grandchildren Ciara, Nikki, Kate, Mark, Conor, Declan, Rory and Jenny and great grandchildren, Pearl, Mia, Meghan, Beau, Iseult, Jack, Olivia, Elisa and Amelia, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbors.
Reposing at her home from 5pm on Wednesday evening, November 4.
Removal from her home on Thursday morning, November 5, to the Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10 am, followed by burial in Kilmashogue Cemetery.
Family flowers only please.
Celine’s family would like to take this opportunity to offer their sincere gratitude to all the Doctors, Nurses and Staff in the M.I.S.A. Unit in St. James Hospital for all the excellent care which was given to Celine during her stay with them. Thank you.
Funeral Mass may be viewed on this link.
Daniel Laverty, Killygordon
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Daniel Laverty, Monellan, Crossroads, Killygordon. F93 WND2
Predeceased by his beloved wife Marie. Much loved father to son Barry (Cheryl), devoted granda to Cody (Caitilin), Jamie, cherished brother to Kevin (Jacqueline).
Will be dearly missed by all sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his late residence on Monday, November 2 from 6pm to 9pm and on Tuesday, November 3, from 12 noon until 9pm.
Funeral leaving his late residence on Wednesday, November 4 at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads at 11 am.
Interment in the adjoining churchyard.
The Requiem Mass can be viewed live on https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish
Parking will be available at the Red Hughes GAA grounds for the duration of the wake.
Seamus Gallagher, Ardara
The death has taken place of Seamus Gallagher, West End, Ardara.
Predeceased by his wife Nuala. Sadly missed and remembered with love by his daughters Aoife, Eithne (Liam), Crea (Bernard), Niamh (Kieran), grandchildren Hiûdaí, Aengus, Manus, Conall, Gearóid, Blàithín.
Deeply regretted by his brothers-in-law Vinnie and Dermot, sister-in-law Noreen , nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his residence on Monday, November 2 from 4pm to 8pm and again on Tuesday, November 3 from 4pm to 8pm.
Funeral from there on Wednesday morning at 10.30am going to The Church Of The Holy Family, Ardara for 11am funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please . Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to the Alzheimer Society, c/o any family member.
Ann Rowan, Drumkeen
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Ann Rowan, St. Patrick’s Crescent, Drumkeen.
Predeceased by her late husband, Packie.
She will be forever loved and remembered by her daughters, Breda (Paul), Sharon, Veronica (Jimmy), and Margaret, her sons Pauric (Deborah), Paul and Trevor, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Her remains will repose at her home on Sunday, November 1 from 7pm – 10pm, and Monday, November 2 from 12noon – 10pm.
Funeral leaving from there on Tuesday, November 3 at 10.30am, going to St. Patrick’s Church, Drumkeen for 11am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Jim Cavanagh, Greencastle
The death has occurred of Jim Cavanagh, Rath Chormaic, Carrowhugh, Greencastle, peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his wife Kathleen and his grandson Dylan.
Much loved father of Martin (Nadean) and Mary (Billy) and cherished grandfather of Matthew, Odhrán, Ella, Chloe and Caolan.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his brothers and sister, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Jim’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh (F93 E4FN), on Sunday, November 1, at 3pm, going to his home (F93 T2H6), where you are all welcome to pay your respects.
Funeral from there on Tuesday, November 3 at 10.15am for 11am Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Ballybrack, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time from 10pm to 11am.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to The Patients Comfort Fund, Carndonagh Community Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
Fiona Kane Feeney, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Fiona Kane Feeney, Portnason, Ballyshannon.
Peacefully at North West Hospice, The Mall, Sligo surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her parents Alan and Patricia and mother in-law Helen Feeney.
Sadly missed by her husband John, sisters Frances (Robert) and Grainne (John) and brother Pauric, her nephew Eoghan, niece and goddaughter Colleen, her father in-law John, sister in-law Alison (David) and their children Emily, Avril and Andrew and all her extended family and friends.
Reposing at John McGee & Sons Funeral Home, Belleek Rd, Ballyshannon, F94 ED21 on Monday, November 2 from 5pm to 8pm. House private at all times please.
Removal on Tuesday morning, November 3 from her residence to St. Joseph’s Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon for 11am funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to North West Hospice care of John McGee & Sons Funeral directors or any family member.
The death has occurred of Catherine Tully (née O’Donoghue) of Chiswick, London, peacefully on October 16 at Charing Cross Hospital, Hammersmith.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, Colm, her parents, Dennis and Mary (Grady), and her brother-in-law, Willie.
Forever remembered by her loving son Chris and his fiancée Mary; her sister-in-law Mary and brothers-in-law Charlie and Danny; all of her beloved extended family in Donegal, Cork, Belfast, London and Essex; and her cherished friends.
Reposing at O’Dwyer’s funeral home, Northfields, London from 2 – 5pm on Thursday, November 5, followed by Mass for the repose of her soul at the Church of Our Lady of Grace and St Edward’s, Chiswick, High Road, London, at 6pm.
Removal to St. Mary’s Church, Frosses, County Donegal, on Friday, November 6 arriving at 6pm. Funeral Mass at 11am, Saturday, November 7, with burial afterwards in Ardaghey Cemetery, Inver.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Pancreatic Cancer Ireland.
Michael (Bidda) Corbett, Canada and formerly of Bundoran
The death has taken place of Michael (Bidda) Corbett unexpectedly yet peacefully surrounded by his loving children in London.
Forever loved and sadly missed by his heartbroken family, his children Rory, Ciara, Conor and Aoife, his brother Jim, sisters Martina and Irene, his partner Darlene and all his relatives, neighbours and many friends he met and entertained down through the years with his music and sense of humor.
Cremation Service has taken place in London.
Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, November 5 at 10am in the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran.
Click on the Funeral Service link to view the Funeral Mass.
Private burial of Ashes will take place at a later date.
Maureen McLaughlin (née Mathewson), Clonmany and formely Ballindrait
The death has occurred of Maureen McLaughlin neé Matthewson, St. Columbcille Village, Clonmany and formerly Gortin North, Ballindrait, peacefully at her home in St. Columbcille Village.
Predeceased by her husband Sean, her brothers Herbie and Danny and her sister Kathleen.
Maureen is a much-loved mother of Marie (Brendan) and Lorraine (Martin) and a dear sister of Nancy.
Deeply regretted by her grandchildren Brendan (Lisa), Rebecca, Rianna and Charlie, and her great-grandchildren Darcie, Oisin and Pauric.
Maureen will be deeply missed by her nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours, and all her friends and the staff at St. Columbcille Village, Clonmany.
Removal from The Oratory, St. Columbcille Village, Cleagh, Clonmany on Tuesday morning at 10.40am going to St. Mary’s Church, Clonmany for 11am Requiem Mass followed by interment in St. Patrick’s Church Cemetery, Murlough.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to St. Columbcille Village c/o any family member or Blaine McCarron – Kelly’s Funeral Directors.
