DUDDY, Rita (née Patton) – peacefully in the gentle care of the staff of Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Deeply regretted by husband Josie. Much loved mother of sons Josie (Falbane), Peter (Mount Pleasure), Tommy (Keelogs Churchill), Marty (Mount Pleasure), Paul (Mount Pleasure) daughters Jackie Blaine (Killybegs) and Mairead Peake (Mountmellick, Co. Laois). Fondly remembered by brothers Peter Patton (Dromore, Letterkenny), Jim Patton (Trimreagh, Letterkenny), Tommy Patton (Canada) and Paddy Patton (Oldtown, Letterkenny), sisters Mary Doherty (Dromore, Letterkenny), Peggy Tourish (Iistillion) and Ethna Boyle (Manorcunnigham). Pre-decessed by sisters Rosaleen McGee and Bella McGinley. Sorely missed by her twenty six grandchildren, sons and daughters-in-law and many neighbours and friends.

Have mercy on her Soul

Reposing at her late home today, Saturday from 4 pm. Funeral from there on Monday morning for 12 noon Mass in St. Colmcille’s Church, Glendowan, followed by burial in Temple Douglas Graveyard.

Family time from 11 pm to 11 am and on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only, donations to Medical 3 Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o Charlie McClafferty Funeral Director or any family member.