THE funeral took place in St Eunan’s Cathedral on Wednesday morning of Jean Devenney, where only recently, Jean and her husband Jimmy had celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary among family and friends.
Jean passed away peacefully on Monday at her home at 13 Wolfe Tone Place, Letterkenny, surrounded by her loving family.
Her life was remembered at her funeral Mass where the chief celebrant, Fr Anthony Hartnett said she was a woman of great style, and a lover of the colour purple.
“But Jean’s life was adorned with much more than nice clothes,” he said.
“She was blessed with a joyful upbringing.
“She was willing to work and she was known for having a lovely voice – a very sweet singing voice.”
Fr Anthony said Jean met her husband Jimmy when working in the bakery.
The couple recently celebrated her 60th anniversary in St Eunan’s Cathedral.
“They were blessed with two girls and four boys,” Fr Anthony said.
“Jean had a willingness to sacrifice for others as a wife, mother, and indeed as a neighbour.”
He also recalled Jean’s great faith and how she regularly attended Mass in the cathedral.
“She had a solid faith and deep trust in Jesus.
“There would always be a wink or a smile, or even a laugh when I was praying.”
Jean will be deeply missed by her loving husband, James, daughter, Elaine, sons, Declan, Paul, Aidan (Bridie), and Kieran.
She is also missed by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her sister, Kathleen McGinley (Hughie), extended family, friends and neighbours.
Jean is predeceased by her infant daughter, Donna, parents, Michael and Mary Doherty, and sister, May.