THE DONEGAL Oil Company will close for a time on Thursday following the peaceful passing of Noreen Byers, née McMahon.
As a mark of respect, the company’s Letterkenny depot will close at 1pm on Thursday, June 11, reopening as normal on Friday, June 12.
Noreen was a daughter of the late Arthur E. McMahon. The McMahon family started the Donegal Oil Company in 1954. The well-known family had previously founded the McMahon Bros garages based in Milford and Letterkenny.
Noreen Byers, née McMahon, Townparks, Raphoe, is survived by her husband, Samuel, her nieces and nephews, her wider family circle, neighbours and many friends who will feel her absence deeply.
She was predeceased by her parents, Arthur E. and Nan, her sisters, Joan, Mary and Gladys, and her brother, Derek.
Noreen will repose at her home on Tuesday, June 9, and Wednesday, June 10, from 1pm to 9pm, each evening.
Her funeral will leave from her home on Thursday, June 11, at 1.30pm, arriving at Raphoe Presbyterian Church at 2pm for a service of thanksgiving for her life, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.