The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
-Jean Mc Elwee (née Doherty), Strabane and formerly of Drumenny
– Mary Sweeney (née McGroarty), Fanad
– Rosemarie Burke, Manorcunningham
– Ann Boyle, Tullycleave, Ardara
-Kathleen Higdon (née McDaid) 8 Binnion Avenue, Letterkenny
– Bernard Dillon, Letterkenny
Jean Mc Elwee (née Doherty), 29 Ardnalee Park, Strabane and formerly of Drumenny, Burndennett
The death has taken place September 18th 2024 at her home of Jean Mc Elwee (née Doherty), 29 Ardnalee Park, Strabane and formerly of Drumenny, Burndennett.
Much loved mother of Paul, Peter, Nicola, Darren and Lynda, dearly loved grandmother of Adam, Hannah, Jack, Ella-Mae, Leah, Aimee and Sam, beloved daughter of the late Gretta and Sam Doherty and sister of Marie, Frances and Linda.
Reposing at her home on Wednesday (September 18th) from 6p.m.
Funeral leaving her home on Friday (September 20th) at 11.20a.m. for Requiem Mass in St Mary`s Church, Cloughcor at 12 noon.
Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, grandchildren, sisters and family circle.
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Family time please from 10p.m. to 11a.m.
Mary Sweeney (née McGroarty), Fanad
THE death has occurred of Mary Sweeney (née McGroarty), Cooladerry, Ballylar, Fanad.
Ms Sweeney passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, September 17.
Predeceased by her parents Johnny and Sally and by her brother Jim and sister Rose.
Deeply regretted by her husband Patrick, daughter Rose and son John.
Sadly missed by her sister Resa Sweeney, her nephews and nieces, extended family, neighbours and her many friends.
Mary’s remains will repose at her late residence from 10am today, Wednesday, September 18.
Rosary at 9pm.
Removal from there to St. Mary’s Church, Fanavolty, Fanad at 11.30 am on Thursday, September 19, for Requiem Mass at 12 noon.
Burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
The Requiem Mass will be live streamed on the Mc Ateer Funeral Directors Facebook page.
Family Flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Fanad Day Care Center c/o any family member or Mc Ateer Funeral Directors.
Rosemarie Burke, Manorcunningham
THE death has occurred of Rosemarie Burke, 36 Abbey Park, Manorcunningham.
Ms Burke passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital on Monday, September 16.
Deeply missed by her loving partner Kevin, daughters Amylee and Rachel, her father Anthony, brothers David and Noel and sister Katie, Kathleen, D.J, Mark and Stephen, uncles, aunts, cousins and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Rosemarie is predeceased by her mother Bridget.
Rosemarie’s remains are reposing at her late residence today, Wednesday, September 18 from 12 noon until 10pm.
Funeral from there on Thursday, September 19 at 10.15am going to All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham for 11am Requiem Mass with interment afterwards in St. Columba’s Church Cemetery, Drumoghill.
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/newtowncunningham.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Intensive Care Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.
Ann Boyle, Tullycleave, Ardara
The death has taken place at The Donegal Hospice of Ann Boyle, Tullycleave, Ardara.
Predeceased by her husband Peter.
Deeply regretted by her loving family, sons Martin, John (Melissa) and Peter (Louise) and her daughter Caroline(Winston).
Sadly missed by her grandchildren Chloe, Ava and Garry, brothers John and Vinney (RIP) sisters Mary and Bernie and all her relatives, neighbours and friends.
Her remains will be reposing at her residence.
Funeral from there on Thursday morning, September 18 at 10.30am to The Church Of The Holy Family, Ardara for 11a.m Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.
Kathleen Higdon (née McDaid) 8 Binnion Avenue, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital on Tuesday, September 17 of Kathleen Higdon née McDaid, 8 Binnion Avenue, Letterkenny F92 CPX3.
Deeply missed by her loving daughters Eileen McCormack (Paul) and Shirley Duddy (Mick), son Mark (Trish), grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sisters Margaret Matthewson, Annie O’Brien and Angela Dorrian, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Kathleen is predeceased by her husband Howard, parents Neil and Eileen McDaid, sister Bridie Gibson and brothers John and Neil.
Kathleen’s remains are reposing at her late residence today, Wednesday, September 18 from 12 noon until 10pm with Rosary at 9pm.
Funeral from there on Thursday, September 19 at 12.30pm going to St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for Requiem Mass with interment afterwards in Conwal Cemetery.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired to Letterkenny University Hospital Medical 6 Ward c/o any family member.
Bernard Dillon, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Bernard Dillon, Glenview, Ballyraine, Letterkenny.
Mr Dillon passed away peacefully, surrounded by his devoted family in the special care of the Donegal Hospice on Monday 16.
Deeply regretted and forever missed by his loving wife, Brid, son Ciarán (Jacqui), daughters, Bronagh and Sinead (Gráinne), granddaughter, Aoife (Graham), great-granddaughter, Fíadh, nieces, nephews and extended family, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at his late residence today, Wednesday, September 18 from 1 pm to 9 pm each day.
Rosary tonight at 9 pm.
Removal from there on Thursday, September 19 to St. Eunan’s Cathedral for 11 am 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.
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