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Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, October 1

The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: 

Vincent Morrow, Dunkineely

Joan Pigott, Dublin and Moville

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Daniel (Danny) Kelly, Meenglass, Ballybofey

Eileen Connolly, 82 Ard O’Donnell, Letterkenny

Philomena Mc Allister, Clareden Drive, Donegal Town

Colm McHugh, 249 Townparks, Convoy

Nora Doherty (née Blaney) Sappagh, Muff

Eileen Greene (née Sweeney) Loughanure

-Rose Kelly (née Byrne) 27 Blackrock Drive, Ballybofey

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-Dessie Lafferty, 481, The Curragh, Killygordon

-Oliver NorrisCogaula, Westport, Mayo / Lifford, Donegal / Streamstown, Westmeath

-Sheelagh O’Connor (née Griffin), Castleconnell, Limerick / Culdaff

Vincent Morrow, Dunkineely

The death has occurred of Vincent Morrow, Springfield, Dunkineely.

Mr Morrow passed away peacefully at Donegal Hospice surrounded by his loving family on Monday, September 30.

Predeceased by his parents Mary and Jim, his brother Frankie and sister Bridie, sadly missed by his sisters, Margaret, Maura, Sally and Winnie, brothers-in-law Denis, Tom and Bob, nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and good friends.

Remains reposing at Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara, F94 N923, today, Tuesday from 5 pm to 7 pm followed by removal to the Church of Saint Joseph and Saint Conal, Bruckless, arriving at 8 pm to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 12 noon with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice care of any family member.

Joan Pigott, Dublin and Moville

The death has occurred of Joan Pigott (née Denneny), Clonskeagh, Dublin and formerly Moville.

Ms Pigott, who was in her 95th year, passed away in the kind and gentle care of the staff of Belmont House Nursing Home on Monday, September 30.

Pre-deceased by her husband Pierce.

Beloved mother and devoted grandmother, Joan will be sadly missed by her children John, Helen, and Catherine, daughter-in-law Karen and sons-in-law Joe and Joe, her grandchildren Fiona, Ronan, Aisling, Ben, Sophie, Eva Rose, Sarah and, Anna and their respective partners.

Family flowers only.

Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum today, Tuesday, October 1 from 6pm to 8pm.

Removal on Wednesday, October 2 to the Church of the Assumption and SS Columbanus & Gall, Milltown arriving at 9.50am for 10am Funeral Mass followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery.

Daniel (Danny) Kelly, Meenglass, Ballybofey

The death has occurred of Daniel (Danny) Kelly, Meenglass, Ballybofey.

Mr Kelly passed away peacefully at Arch View Lodge Nursing Home in Letterkenny, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, September 30.

Beloved son of the late Pat and Nellie, much loved brother of the late John, Harry, Pat, James, Eileen, and Mary. Deeply regretted and very sadly missed by his nephews, nieces, grand nephews and grand- nieces,extended family neighbours and friends.

Reposing at his late residence today, Tuesday October 1 from 2pm.

Removal from his late residence on Wednesday at 6.20pm to arrive at St.Mary’s church, Sessiaghoneill at 7pm, to repose overnight.

Requiem Mass on Thursday, October 3 at 11am.

Interment in the adjoining Churchyard.

Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the Funeral please.

The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish

Eileen Connolly, 82 Ard O’Donnell, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Eileen Connolly (née McCutcheon) 82 Ard O’Donnell, Letterkenny.

Ms Connolly passed away at her home on Monday, September 30.

Deeply regretted and forever missed by her family, sons Noel (Glasgow), Brian (Jenny) Offaly, daughter Martina (Paddy) and grandchildren Ciaran, Declan, Sam, James, Lauren, Nicole (Ciaran), Jordan, Brandon, Katie, Emma and Kingsley, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at her late residence today, Tuesday, October 1 and Wednesday, October 2 from 12pm to 9pm.

Rosary at 9pm on both nights.

Removal from there on Thursday, October 3 to St. Eunan’s Cathedral for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery.

Family time please on the morning of the Funeral.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if wished to the Donegal Hospice c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

Philomena Mc Allister, Clareden Drive, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Philomena Mc Allister, 4 Clareden Drive Donegal Town.

Ms Mc Allister, a former nurse in Donegal Community Hospital, passed away peacefully in Sligo University Hospital.

Her remains will repose in Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal Town from 2pm until 6:30pm today, Tuesday, October 1 with removal to St Patrick’s Church Donegal Town for 7pm.

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

Colm McHugh, 249 Townparks, Convoy

The death has occurred of Colm McHugh, 249 Townparks Convoy.

Mr McHugh passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, September 30.

He is predeceased by his wife Vera and son Columba.

Much loved father of Gerard (Violet), Ann (Danny), Maresa (Dermot) and Paul (Debbie), cherished grandfather of Michael, Patrick, Ciara, Aisling, Megan, Gerard, Múirne, Danielle, Niall, Cólm, Sinéad and also great grandson Caomhán.

Survived by his dear sister Movita.

His remains will repose at his home.

Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday, October 2 at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church Convoy followed by burial in the family plot in the old graveyard.

Rosary each night at 9pm.

Family time please after the Rosary and on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only.

Nora Doherty (née Blaney) Sappagh, Muff

The death has occurred of Nora Doherty (née Blaney), Sappagh, Muff F93 D2XO and formerly Fanad.

Ms Doherty passed away at Buncrana Community Hospital on Sunday, September 29.

She is the beloved wife of Andy and much loved mother Mary Cunnell.

Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her loving husband, daughter, nieces, nephews, her wider family circle and friends.

Removal this morning, Tuesday, October 1 at 10.15am to St. Patrick’s Church, Iskaheen for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.mcnmedia live iskaheen.

Family time please from 10pm to 10am.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.

Eileen Greene (née Sweeney) Loughanure

The death has occurred of Eileen Greene (née Sweeney), Loch an Iúir.

Ms Greene passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 28.

She is predeceased by her loving husband Hudaí Greene and sadly missed by her children Roma (Shaun), Francis (Linda), Lochlán (Helena), Hugo (Mary Ellen) and John Joe (Michelle), her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, the extended family and friends.

Her Funeral Mass will be held today, Tuesday, October 1 at 11am in St Mary’s followed by internment in the old cemetery at St. Mary’s Star of the Sea, Annagry (F94 K022).

House private on the morning of the Funeral.

Family flowers only, donations to Alzheimer Society of Ireland & Donegal Hospice.

Mass can be viewed on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-marys-star-of-the-sea-church

Rose Kelly (née Byrne) 27 Blackrock Drive, Ballybofey

The death has occurred of Rose Kelly, 27 Blackrock Drive,Ballybofey, F93 PR9V, and formerly Cappry, Ballybofey.

Ms Kelly passed away peacefully, at her home, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, September 28.

Beloved wife of the late Michael, much loved mother of Marie (Tony), Ann, Monica (David), Sophie (Liam), Charlie, John, Michael, and Eugene, cherished sister of May, Predeceased by her parents Charlie and Annie, sister Bridie, brothers John, Hugh, and daughter-in-law Sonia.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her, sons, daughters, sister, brother-in-law Patrick, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and very many friends.

Funeral leaving her residence today, Tuesday, October 1 at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am followed by interment in Drumboe cemetery.

The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar

Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, directly to the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny at https://www.idonate.ie/2625_donegal-hospice.html or care of any family member.

Family time on the morning of the Funeral.

Dessie Lafferty, 481, The Curragh, Killygordon

The death has taken place of Dessie Lafferty, 481, The Curragh, Killygordon.

Mr Lafferty passed away peacefully at Donegal Hospice following a short illness on Saturday, September 28.

Husband of Kathleen, father of Serena (Sean), Siobhan (Malcolm), Brian, Lorraine and the late Darren (Mary), brother of Bridie and Kieran.

Dessie will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, great-grandchild, extended family and friends.

Funeral from his late residence today, Tuesday, October 1 at 10.30am for Requiem Mass at 11am in St. Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.

The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam.

Family time on the morning of the Funeral.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired to Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Charles Lynch, Funeral Director.

Oliver Norris, Cogaula, Westport, Mayo / Lifford, Donegal / Streamstown, Westmeath

The death has occurred of Oliver Norris, Cogaula, Westport, Mayo and formerly Lifford, Donegal and Streamstown, Westmeath.

Mr Norris, who was a former member of the Irish Army, passed away peacefully at Mayo Hospice on Saturday, September 28.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Breige (née Gibbons formerly of Ballintra, Co.Donegal), brothers Frank, Finian and Edward, sisters Patricia, Josephine and Anne, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, uncle, aunts, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Removal from St Patrick’s Church, Islandeady on Tuesday morning, October 1 at 9am to Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan for Cremation Service at 12 noon.

No flowers by request. Donations if desired to The Mayo Hospice, https://www.hospice.ie/donations/donate-online/ or c/o of McGings Funeral Directors.

Sheelagh O’Connor (née Griffin), Castleconnell, Limerick / Culdaff

The death has occurred of Sheelagh O’Connor (née Griffin), Castleconnell, Limerick and formerly of Culdaff.

Ms O’Connor passed away peacefully in the tender care of Milford Hospice on Friday, September 27.

Predeceased by her loving husband Pat.

Much loved mother of Fiona, Patrick, Sean, Tony, Seamus, Roisin and Alan, daughters in-law Joan, Penny and Pauline, sons in-law Richard and Jim, grandchildren Rory, Padraig, Art, Eoghan, Enda, Donal, Grace (deceased), Ella, Anna and Jamie, granddaughters in-law Brooke and Aoife, great-grandchildren Saskia and Sage, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Funeral leaving her home on Wednesday, October 2 for 11:30am Funeral Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Castleconnell, which can be viewed on www.castleconnellparish.ie followed by cremation at Shannon Crematorium at 2pm.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to Milford Hospice.

 

 

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