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Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, Christmas Day

The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:

Patrick Granaghan, Ballyshannon

Trevor Henderson, Gleneely

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Nora Doherty, Derrybeg

Alicia Curran, Killybegs

Kathleen Crilly, Clonmany

Joseph Houston, Cloghan

Kay Timoney, Donegal Town

Charlie McKinney, Buncrana

The death has occurred of Alicia Curran Killybegs, Donegal / Cashel, Tipperary Alicia Curran nee Hogan of The Old Rectory, Killybegs, Co. Donegal and Cashel, Co. Tipperary, died peacefully on Monday 23rd of December, beloved wife of the late Dr. Frank she will be sadly missed by Cathie, Chris, Louis, Karl, John and Hugh, her brother Frank, her grandchildren Annalivia, Clara Rose, Olivia, Coco, Lucy, Charlie, Lela, Amabel, Milo, Aoibhínn and Odhrán, daughters-in-law Jessica, Claudia, Breena and Susie, son-in-law Vincent, nephews and nieces, sisters-in-law Fran, Maura and Margaret, brothers-in-law Daniel, John and Neil, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Reposing at her home in Killybegs on Friday 27th from 4pm to 7pm. Requiem Mass on Saturday 28th in St. Mary’s Church, Killybegs, at 11am followed by a private cremation. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Irish Cancer Society.

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The death has occurred of Kathleen Crilly (née Duffy) 53, Messines Park, Derry City, Derry, BT48 8AR / Clonmany, Donegal Peacefully at home, 22nd December 2024 R.I.P. Beloved wife of the late Laurence, much loved mother of Geraldine, Patricia, Nuala, John and Elaine and mother in law of Billy, Dominic, Sonya and Ken, Devoted grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, dearest sister of Michael and the late Bernadette and Eamon and sister in law of Kathy, Margaret and Patrick. Reposing at the family home on Thursday 26th December from 5 p.m. Funeral from the family home on Saturday 28th December at 11.30 a.m. for Requiem Mass at 12 noon in St. Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry. Interment afterwards in The City Cemetery, Derry. The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam. FAMILY TIME PLEASE FROM 11 P.M. TO 11 A.M. AND ON THE MORNING OF THE FUNERAL. Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by her entire family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.

The death has occurred of Nora Doherty Cotteen, Derrybeg, Donegal, F92 E096 Fuair Nora Doherty, Nora Joe mar a b’fhearr aithne uirthi, as An Choiteann, Na Doirí Beaga, bás sa bhaile inniú, 24ú Nollaig. Dhéanfar a faire sa bhaile amárach (Lá Nollaig) ón 1 – 8 a’ chlog agus Déardaoin, ón 12 – 8 a’ chlog. Beidh an paidrín an dá oíche ag a 8 a chlog. Cuirfear Nora i Reilig Mhachaire Gathlán, Dé hAoine (27ú), i ndiaidh Aifreann 11 a chlog i dTeach Pobail Mhuire, Na Doirí Beaga. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam uasal. ********************************************************** The death has taken place at her home of Nora (Joe) Doherty, Cotteen, Derrybeg, formerly of Stranacorkra, Derrybeg. Predeceased by her husband Jimmy, sister Margaret and brother Liam. Sadly missed by her daughters; Bríd (John), Ann (Paul), Martina (Georgie), her son Seamus (Bridie), grandchildren; Jonathan, Maria, Christine, Jamie, Orla, James, Eiméar, Seamus Gerard, Naoise, Lúca, Amber, Nathan and Liam and great grandchildren. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam uasal. Her remains will repose at her home tomorrow (Christmas Day) from 1pm to 8pm and on Thursday from 12pm to 8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm. House private after rosary and on the morning of the funeral. Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Derrybeg at 11am on Friday, 27th December, interment afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page.https://shorturl.at/JOfpm.

The death has occurred of Trevor Henderson Garrabawn, Gleneely, Donegal, F93 TY83 The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Trevor Henderson, Garrabawn, Gleneely F93 TY83. Much loved Son of Mary Doherty (Brick) and devoted and loving Father of Ethan (Maria – Ethan’s Mammy). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his Auntie Annie Henderson, his Sisters Joan, Brenda (Noel Boyle), Danika (Kai), his Brother’s Brian, Shaun (Tricia), Jason (Aisling), and Bernard, his Uncle Jack (Ann), his Nephew Ryan and Niece and Goddaughter Danielle (Nathan), all his Nieces and Nephews, Cousins in Birmingham, Manchester and Isle of Wight, wider family circle, friends and neighbours. May Trevor Rest in Peace. Trevor’s remains are now reposing at his home where you are all welcome to pay your respects. Traffic restrictions are in place with a One Way System in operation until 4pm followed by a Shuttle Bus service. Funeral from there on Friday (December 27th) at 12pm going to Hillhead Presbyterian Church, Carndonagh for 1pm Funeral Service followed by Interment in Church of Ireland Cemetery, Gleneely. Family flowers only please, donation in lieu if desired to staff of the Oncology Ward, Letterkenny University Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

The death has occurred of Patrick Granaghan Ballyshannon, Donegal, F94 XT20 Patrick Granaghan, Lawn Park, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal and formally of Ballinacarrick, Station Road, Ballyshannon. Peacefully at Sligo University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Vincent and Cassie and brother Declan. Sadly missed by his daughter Katie, partner Liz, sisters, Catherine (Pat), Marie (Paul), Anita, Linda (John), brothers, Raymond (Annette), Roy and Katie’s mother Noelle. Forever remembered by his nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. May Patrick’s gentle soul rest in eternal Peace Reposing at his sisters residence; Marie and Paul Bannon, Ballinacarrick, Station Road, F94 XT20 on Thursday from 11 o’clock to 7 o’clock. Removal from the residence on Friday at 11.15am to arrive at St. Joseph’s Church, The Rock, Ballyshannnon for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon with interment in the Abbey Assaroe Cemetery. Donations in memory of Patrick to Diabetes Ireland c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors of any family member. Those wishing to offer their condolences can do so by leaving a personal message in Patrick’s condolence book below. House private to family on the morning of the funeral please.

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 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 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.

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