The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:

– Kathleen Sharkey, Derry City and Newtowncunningham

– John Kennedy, Ballyshannon and Leitrim

– Ann (Annie) Hinchey Kennedy (née French), Dundalk and Lifford

–Brian Gillespie, 6 Donal Casey Court, Derry and formerly of Oakfield, Galliagh and Buncrana

–Fran Hurley née Douglas, formerly of Castlegore, Castlederg

–Owen (Owenie Charley Khit) Doherty, Carrick McGarvey, Derrybeg

–Anne Buggy (née Lydon), Ballyshannon and Galway

–Yvonne MURPHY (née McGettigan) Templetown, Carlingford, Louth / Kilmacrennan

–Sophia Meehan (née Sweeney) Fanaghan, Inver

–Joe Hannigan, 608 Killea, Carrigans

–Robert Jenkins, Mondooey, Manorcunningham

–Hugh Mc Cahill, Church Street, Ramelton

– Shelia O’Donnell, Dublin and Dungloe

– Grace Harkin, Falcarragh

– Isobelle Hammant, Creeslough and Belfast

– Teresa Mulkern, New York and Glencolmcille

– Bridie McMenamin, New York and Ballybofey

Kathleen Sharkey, Derry City and Newtowncunningham

THE death has occurred of Kathleen Sharkey (née Doherty), Derry City and formerly Newtowncunningham.

Ms Sharkey passed away peacefully at Seymour Gardens Residential Home on Tuesday, September 24.

She is the beloved wife of Brian, loving mother of Caitriona, Mary-Jo and Nuala, devoted grandmother of Senan, Conal, Aidan, Libby, Millie, Otis and Arlo, dear mother-in-law to Ronan, Gavin and Dan, and a dear and loving sister of Brendan, Dolores, Geraldine and the late George, Billy and Ann.

Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle.

Kathleen will be reposing at her home, 23 Aberfoyle Crescent, Derry today, Wednesday, September 25, from 2pm until 9pm.

Funeral leaving there on Thursday at 9:20am to St. Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn for Requiem Mass at 10am with interment afterwards in the City Cemetery.

House private on the morning of the Funeral please.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if wished, to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry.

John Kennedy, Ballyshannon and Leitrim

THE death has occurred of John Kennedy, Coolcholly, Donegal Road, Ballyshannon and formally Rantogue, Aghacashel, Leitrim.

Mr Kennedy, a retired member of An Garda Siochana, passed away peacefully in the exceptional care of the Northwest Hospice, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, 24.

Predeceased by his parents James and Brigid.

John will be sadly missed by his wife Peggy, children John (Ita), Orla (Matthew), Anne (Noel), Paul (Thomas) and Mary (Colm), grandchildren, Bronagh, Conal, Aoife, Aine, Orlaith, Brigid and Darragh, sister-in-law Kitty, Brothers in Law – Maute, Frank, and all his relatives and friends.

Reposing at McGee’s Funeral home, Belleek road, Ballyshannon on Thursday from 4.30p.m to 7.30p.m.

Removal on Friday morning from his late residence at 10.30a.m to arrive at St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am with service of Interment in the Abbey Assaroe cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of John to the Alzheimers Society c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors or any family member.

Ann (Annie) Hinchey Kennedy (née French), Dundalk and Lifford

THE death has occurred of Ann (Annie) Hinchey Kennedy (née French), Crescent 2, Muirhevnamor, Dundalk, Louth and formerly Lifford and Scotland.

Ms Hinchey Kennedy passed away peacefully in the dedicated care of Silverstream Nursing Home, Dundalk and her daughter Christine on Tuesday, September 24.

Predeceased by her husband John Hinchey, sons Padraig (Glasgow) and Míceal, parents Tom and Mary, brothers Patsy, Jim and Tom and sisters Peggy and Lizzie. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing daughters Marian (O’Connor), Irene (Love), Christine (Hinchey), son Tomás (Hinchey), sons-in-law Michael O’Connor and Andy Love, daughters-in-law Maryrose and Sheuli, grandchildren Barry, Donna, Anthony, James, Louise, Gerard, Darren, Sophie, Anthea, John, Christopher and Niall, great-grandchildren, brother Alec (French), sisters Bernie, Myra and Pam, sister-in-law Kathleen, brother-in-law John, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

Reposing in the Serenity Room of Quinn’s Funeral Homes, Dundalk (Eircode A91 KW52, entrance on Castletown Road) today, Wednesday, September 25 from 3pm to 8pm.

Funeral Ceremony and Liturgy on Thursday, September 26 in the adjoining Eternity Room at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation.

Brian Gillespie, 6 Donal Casey Court, Derry and formerly of Oakfield, Galliagh and Buncrana

The peaceful death has occurred on 23rd September 2024, at the Foyle Hospice, Derry of Brian Gillespie, late of 6 Donal Casey Court, Derry and formerly of Oakfield, Galliagh and Buncrana.

Beloved son of the late Eva and Tom, loving brother of Mary and the late Colm and Pauline and a cherished uncle to all his nieces, nephews and grandnieces.

Dearly loved and will be sadly missed in Derry and Buncrana by his large circle of friends who looked out for him, as he did for them.

Requiem Mass today, Wednesday 25 in St Eugene’s Cathedral at 10am with interment afterwards in the City Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if wished, to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry or via https://foylehospice.com/fundraising/inlieuofflowers/

Fran Hurley née Douglas, formerly of Castlegore, Castlederg

The death has occurred at Silverdale Care Home, Castlederg, of Fran Hurley née Douglas, formerly of Castlegore, Castlederg.

Beloved wife of the late Michael, much loved mother of Kevin, Stephen and Terence and mother in law of Caroline, loving grandma of Sam, dearest sister of Vera, John and the late Paddy, Brendan, Charlie, Mary, Bridie, Kathleen and Anne, cherished daughter of the late Robert and Sarah.

Requiem Mass today, Wednesday, September 25 at 12 noon with nterment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.

The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam.

Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by her entire family circle.

Owen (Owenie Charley Khit) Doherty, Carrick McGarvey, Derrybeg

The death has taken place at Áras Gaoth Dobhair of Owen Doherty (Owenie Charley Khit), Carrick McGarvey, Derrbeg, orignally from Knockastolar.

Predeceased by his son Owenie, brother John and sister Mary.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, daughters Agnes, Margaret and Collette, son Mark, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Wake will commence today, Wednesday, September 25 from 11am to 8pm at his late residence with Rosary at 8pm.

Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, September 26, at 1pm in St. Mary’s Church, Derrybeg with interment afterwards in Maghergallon cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page.https://shorturl.at/JOfpm.

Anne Buggy (née Lydon), Ballyshannon and Galway

The death has occurred of Anne Buggy, The Abbey, Ballyshannon and formerly Moycullen, Galway.

Ms Buggy passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, September 22 in Mayo University Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of PJ and mother to Grainne (Ian), Donal (Mairead), Sinead (Adrian), Aisling (Paul), Pauric (Aine), Ciara (Brian), and Aoife (Andrea). She will be forever missed by her grandchildren Christopher, Anna, Matthew, Max, Lucy, Jack, Zoe, Noah, Olivia, Theo, Alex, and Amalia.

She will be sadly missed by her siblings, Padraic, Michael, Katherine, Bridie, Nora, Eileen, and Bernie, nieces, nephews, and a wide circle of family, friends, neighbours, and colleagues.

We lovingly remember her brothers Sean and Seamus, her sister Mary and her son-in-law, Kyle.

Reposing at her late residence today, Wednesday, September 25 from 1pm to 8pm.

Funeral to arrive at St. Patricks Church, Ballyshannon on Thursday for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am with service of Interment in the Abbey Assaroe cemetery.

Donations in lieu of Anne to the Ballyshannon branch of the St. Vincent de Paul c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors or any family member.

Yvonne Murphy (née McGettigan) Templetown, Carlingford, Louth / Kilmacrennan

Formerly Kilconnell Glebe, Kilmacrennan.

Peacefully, in the dedicated care of the staff of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda.

Predeceased by her parents William and Sheila.

She will be sadly missed by her heartbroken husband Harry, son Cormac, sister Deirdre, brothers Eamon, Denis, Liam and Kevin, her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and many friends.

Removal on Wednesday, September 25 at 10.20am, to St. James’ Church, Grange, (Eircode A91 V5XT), arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

House private this morning.

Sophia Meehan (née Sweeney) Fanaghan, Inver

Peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Denis.

She will be forever loved by her daughter Margaret (Ian Stewart), sons Thomas (Teresa) and Martin (Christine) and her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Removal from her late residence on Wednesday, September 25, going to St. Naul’s Church, Ardaghey, for Funeral Mass at 12 noon, with burial afterwards in St. Nauls Cemetery, Ardaghey.

House private at all other times and on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to Cancer Care West c/o Gallaghers Funeral Home, Mountcharles or any family member.

Joe Hannigan, 608 Killea, Carrigans

The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Joe Hannigan, 608 Killea, Carrigans, F93 D3K2

Joe will be lovingly missed by his wife Betty, sons and daughters Rhona, Shane (Aisling), Ricky (Fiona), Steve, Julie (Charlie), grandchildren Davin, Darcy, Rowan, Tiana, Cody, Alana, Erin, Luke, Martin and Cian, his sisters Dolores, Geraldine, sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, nieces, nephews and all his family and friends.

Joe was predeceased by his parents Christina and Willie sister Celine brothers Phoncie and Martin RIP

Deep are the memories, Precious they stay; No passing of time, Will take them away.

Funeral cortege leaving his late residence on Wednesday morning, September 25 at 10.20am going to All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham for 11 o’clock Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Family time on the morning of the Funeral please.

Mass can be viewed on www.newtownkilleaparish.com

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to Medical 3 Unit Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.

Robert Jenkins, Mondooey, Manorcunningham

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Robert Jenkins, Mondooey, Manorcunningham.

Much loved brother of Sally and May.

Very deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his nieces, nephews and entire family circle.

No wake, house is private please at the request of the deceased.

A service of thanksgiving for Robert’s life will be held in Raphoe Presbyterian Church today, Wednesday, September 25 at 2pm followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Everyone is welcome to join the family for the Service and the Burial.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to Surgical Two, Letterkenny University Hospital care of Terence McClintock funeral director.

Hugh Mc Cahill, Church Street, Ramelton

The peaceful death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by his loving family of Hugh Mc Cahill, Church Street, Ramelton.

Deeply regretted by his family, Seamus, Aodhán, Seán and Sorcha, brother Jim, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Requiem Mass today, Wednesday, September 25 at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Mary’s Church Ramelton on the following link:

https://www.churchservices.tv/ramelton

Shelia O’Donnell, Dublin and Dungloe

The death has occurred of Sheila O’Donnell (née Gallagher), Finglas, Dublin and formerly of Tully, Dungloe.

Ms O’Donnell passed away in The Mater Hospital on Saturday, September 14.

Sadly missed by her husband Owen, sons Paul and Turlough and daughter Aisling, daughter-in-law Andrea and her beloved grandchildren Grace, Katie and Carla, her brother Willie, sisters Winnie, Breige, Róise, Margaret and Ann.

Predeceased by her parents Johnny William and Bridget Gallagher, sisters Maire and Nellie and brothers Danny, Jamesie, Dinny and John.

Funeral Mass today, Wednesday, September 25 at 11am in St. Crona’s Church, Dungloe with interment in Maghery Cemetery.

Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/dungloe

Grace Harkin, Falcarragh

The death has occurred of Grace Harkin (née Doogan), Upper Shroughan, Falcarragh.

Ms Harkin passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital on Sunday, September 22.

Predeceased by her husband; Micheál Rua, sisters; Annie, Mary, Margaret and Teresa and brothers; Danny, Johnny and infant brother.

Sadly missed by her daughters; Cathy, Margaret and Ann, sons; Paul and Michael, in-laws; Neil, John, Denis, Moira and Emer and her beloved grandchildren.

Her remains will repose at her home today, Wednesday from 11am with Rosary at 8pm.

House private after the rosary and on the morning of the Funeral.

Funeral Mass on Thursday, September 26 at 11am in Christ the King Church, Gortahork with interment afterwards in the adjacent cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page.https://shorturl.at/JOfpm.

Isobelle Hammant, Creeslough and Belfast

The death has occurred of Isobelle Hammant, Magherablade, Creeslough and formerly Belfast.

Ms Hammant passed away on Saturday, September 21.

Beloved wife of the late Stanley Hammant, loving mother to daughters Sharon, Brenda and Natasha and son Quentin.

Caring and dearly missed granny to Sean, Jenny, Ella, Alfy, Zoe and Bodhi. Forever remembered by all her sisters, brothers, son in laws and daughter in law, extended family and friends.

Loved and remembered every day.

No wake, house private.

Memorial Service at the family home, F92A064, today, Wednesday, September 25, at 1pm with burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery.

Everyone is welcome to join the family for the Memorial Service and Burial. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice C/O any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director.

Teresa Mulkern, New York and Glencolmcille

The death has occurred of Teresa Mulkern (née McNelis), New York and formerly Ballard, Glencolmcille.

Ms Mulkern passed away in New York on Tuesday, September 17.

Predeceased by her husband Patrick (2011).

Will be sadly missed by Kevin, Rita (Maurice, Co Limerick) Patrick (Sinead, Co Donegal), Brian and Geraldine (Ciarán, NY). As well as her adoring grandchildren; Ciara, Áine, Sean, Aidan, Dylan, Cian, Caitlin, Ellen and her loving sister Rita McGinley, Malinbeg.

Funeral Mass today, Wednesday, September 25 at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Bridie McMenamin, New York and Ballybofey

The death has occurred in Queens New York, USA of Bridie Mc Menamin, formerly Corraine, Ballybofey, in her 94th year.

Beloved daughter of the late Daniel and Margaret Mc Menamin, cherished sister of Rose Morrissey, Castlepollard, and the late Cassie, Josephine, Frances, Dan, Willie, Agnes, Packie, Madeline, Frankie, Mick, and Tom.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving sister, sister in law Mary, her many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends.

Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Pray for Her.

Remains reposing at Mc Cool’s Chapel of Rest, Ballybofey today, Wednesday, September 25 from 5pm with rosary at 9pm.

Funeral leaving from there on Thursday morning, September 26 at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Glenfin at 11am.

Interment afterwards in Kilteevogue cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/our-lady-of-perpetual-succour-glenfinn