The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Kathleen McGuinness, Sligo and Frosses
Michael (Mick) Garry, Letterkenny
Mary Furey, Killybegs and Glenties
Gerry Bennett, Donegal Town
Doris Kearney, Kerrykeel
Denis Duff, Stranorlar and Westmeath
Michael Cullen, Letterkenny
Joe O’Donnell, Jersey and formerly Gortahork
Kathleen McGuinness, Sligo and Frosses
The death has occurred of Kathleen McGuinness (née McGlashin), Green Road, Sligo Town and Frosses, Donegal.
Ms McGuinness, who was a retired primary school teacher, passed away suddenly surrounded by her loving family at her home on Tuesday, August 5.
Predeceased by her infant daughter Grace and her parents Cecilia and Dominic McGlashin.
Beloved wife of Tommy and dear mother of Cecilia, Eamonn and Tomás.
She will be sadly missed by her husband, daughter, sons, son-in-law Francis Johnston, daughters-in-law Sharon and Emma, her adored grandchildren Ruth, Tom, Edward, Grace and Ruairí, sisters-in-law Susan Smith (New York), Rosaleen (Ardara) and Kathleen (Donegal Town), brothers-in-law Joe Nolan (New York) and Tommy Smith (New York), nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo (F91 YR61) on Friday, August 8 from 6pm to 7.30pm.
Funeral will arrive at St John’s Church, Carraroe, Sligo on Saturday, August 9 at 11am for requiem Mass followed by burial at Sligo Cemetery after.
You can stream Kathleen’s Funeral mass live by following this link – https://www.churchtv.ie/carraroe/
Family flowers only.
Donations if desired to Croí, care of The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo.
Michael (Mick) Garry, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Michael (Mick) Garry, Rathdonnell, Letterkenny.
Mr Garry passed away surrounded by his loving family in Letterkenny University Hospital on Tuesday, August 5.
Pre-deceased by his parents Roseann and Michael, his siblings Peter, Jim, Jack and Rosemary.
Much loved and hugely missed by all his family: wife Eileen (neé Conaghan), sons Paul & Liam, daughters Michelle & Martina, daughter-in-law Sinéad and sons-in-law Tommy and Garrett.
Fondly remembered by extended family, good neighbours and many friends.
Michael’s remains will be reposing at his late residence today, Thursday, August 7. Funeral from there on Friday morning, August 8 going to St Columba’s, Kilmacrennan for requiem Mass at 11am, followed by interment in the adjacent cemetery.
Family flowers only.
Donations, in lieu, if desired, to Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member or Charles Mc Clafferty, Funeral Director.
Mary Furey, Killybegs and Glenties
The death has occurred of Mary Furey, The Hill, Killybegs and formerly of Doobin, Glenties.
Ms Furey passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in the loving and compassionate care of Harbour Lights Nursing Home in Killybegs on Thursday, August 5.
Predeceased by her husband Edward, brothers Patrick and Micheal Hugh, sisters Rose and Bridget and son-in-law John.
Dearly loved mother of Maura (Patrick) and Patricia (John, RIP).
Sadly missed by her grandchildren Mary Brigid, Patricia, Caroline, Hugh, Patrick, Diane, Laura, Shaun and Eimear, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends.
Remains reposing at her daughter Patricia’s residence, Fintra Road, Killybegs (F94W3W8) on Thursday, August 7 and Friday, August 8 from 11am to 9pm.
Removal on Saturday morning at 10.30am to St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs for 11am funeral Mass, which will be streamed live at the link below. Burial afterwards in Frosses Cemetery.
House private on the morning of the funeral please.
Gerry Bennett, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Gerry Bennett, Clarlougheske, Donegal Town.
Mr Bennett passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, August 6.
Gerry’s remains will repose at his late residence on Friday, August 8 from 10am until 10pm.
Gerry’s remains will leave his late residence on Saturday, August 9 at 10.30am for 11am Mass in St Agatha’s Church Clar with burial immediately afterwards in adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only donations if so desired in lieu of flowers to The Alzheimer’s society Donegal or ALONE in memory of Gerry care of any family or Faulkner Funeral Directors.
House private at all other times.
Doris Kearney, Kerrykeel
The death has occurred of Doris Kearney (née Love), Main Street, Kerrykeel.
Ms Kearney passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital on Monday, August 4.
Predeceased by her husband Thomas and son-in-law James Wray.
Dearly loved mother of Linda Heron (Ian), Dawn Wray, Ross (Yvonne) and Dexter (Jean).
Deeply regretted by her daughters, son-in-law, sons and daughters-in-law.
Her ten grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren, brother Raymond Love (Frances), sister Margaret Ramsey (Billy), sisters- in-law Vera McClean and Ida Corry.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu of flowers to Patients Comfort Fund Ramelton Nursing Home
c/o of any family member or McElwee Funeral Directors.
Funeral Service at 2pm on Thursday, August 7 in Fannet Presbyterian Church, Kerrykeel follow by interment in the family plot in Milford Presbyterian Churchyard.
Denis Duff, Stranorlar and Westmeath
The death has occurred of Denis Duff, 7 Chapel Street, Stranorlar and formerly Bramble Close, Baylogh, Athlone, Westmeath.
Mr Duff passed away suddenly at his late residence on Tuesday, August 5.
Beloved husband of Edna, much loved father to Emma, (Andrew) Daniel (Michelle) and James, (Heather) dearly loved grandfather of Sean, Eamon, Eoin, Shay, Keeva, and Hayley, cherished brother of Helen PJ, (Jean) Brendan, (Maire) and Monica (Pat). Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his loving wife, sons, daughter, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Remains reposing at Mc Cool’s Chapel of Rest, Ballybofey F93WR62 on Thursday, August 7 from 6pm to 9pm.
Funeral leaving from there on Friday, August 8 at 12 noon for cremation in Lakelands Crematorium H12RF8, Cavan at 3pm.
Michael Cullen, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Michael Cullen, 23 Hawthorn Heights, Letterkenny.
Mr Cullen passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital on Monday, August 4.
He spent the last seven months of his life in the excellent care of all the staff at St Eunan’s Nursing Home.
Much loved by all his family, wife Monika, sons Greg and Dermot, daughters Angela and Nuala and granddaughters Hanna and Marlene, Greg’s partner Claudia, and sons in law Harry and Barry.
Pre-deceased by baby infant Karen, his parents Hannah (nee Coyle) and Michael, his brothers Patsy and Neil and his sisters Mary and Anne.
Requiem Mass will take place at 1pm on Thursday, August 7 in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny, followed by burial afterwards in Leck Cemetery.
Family flowers only.
Donations, in lieu, if desired to Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital or St Eunan’s Nursing Home c/o Jim Mc Glynn Funeral Director or any family member.
Joe O’Donnell, Jersey and formerly Gortahork
The death has occurred of Joe O’Donnell, St Helier, Jersey, and formerly of Ardsmore, Gortahork.
He passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 26, aged 51.
Predeceased by his loving parents, Bernard and Gracie O’Donnell. Sadly missed by his brothers, David McNally and David O’Donnell, sisters, Julie and Marianne O’Donnell, his nieces and nephews, Fionn, Naincí, Gracie, Úna, Sally, Maureen, Daphne and Oscar, brothers and sister-in-law, Brian, John and Abi, extended family, neighbours, work colleagues and a wide circle of friends in Jersey and Donegal.
A memorial service will be held at Jersey Crematorium, Westmount Road, St Helier on Thursday, August 7 at 10am.
Remains will repose at Ardsmore, F92 E4H1 with wake commencing on Friday, August 15 at 12 noon with Rosary at 8pm. Private house after the Rosary.
Removal to Christ the King Church, Gort a’ Choirce F92 DP86 for requiem Mass on Saturday, August 16 at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery.
A shuttle bus will be available from An Stór, Gort a’ Choirce to attend the wake.
