Funeral of Rev Johnson to take place tomorrow

THE late Rev Shiela Johnson of Derrybeg will be laid to rest tomorrow.

Rev Johnson, who was in her 80s, tragically died in a single-vehicle collision near Glenties on Wednesday afternoon.

She was travelling with her husband of almost 60 years, Rev Canon Stanley Johnson, who was also injured in the collision.

He was treated for non-life threatening injuries at Letterkenny University Hospital.

Rev Johnson is deeply missed by her loving husband Stanley, son Timothy, daughters Melanie and Wendy, son-in-law Derrick, daughter-in-law Fiona, grandchildren Cian, Aoife, Roisin, Diarmuid, Caoimhe, Ruth, Katy and Thomas, as well as her great-grandchildren.

She is also mourned by her sister Kathleen, her brother Teddy and her extended family.

She was predeceased by her brothers Bertie and Bobby, and sisters Doreen and Hilda.

Rev Shiela Johnson’s funeral service will be held at Ballymore Parish Church today at 2pm, followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium in Cavan tomorrow.

Meanwhile, Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to the single-vehicle collision on the R262 at Tullynaglaggin, which occurred around 3.50pm on Wednesday, October 29.

“Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) who were travelling in the area between 3.30pm and 4pm are asked to make this footage available to investigating Gardaí,” a garda spokesperson said.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Ballyshannon Garda Station on 071 985 8530, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.