w/e
11th July 2010
Patricia Duffy,
Drumaville, died peacefully after
a lengthy illness, borne with great
dignity and courage. Our thoughts
are with her husband Packie, and her
children Patrick, Elaine, Marie, Roisin,
Maureen, Paul, Sarah, Claire and Noreen;
her brothers and sisters and wider
family circle.
Margaret Tunstead
[nee Lynch] died in Beech Hill Nursing
Home after a long and faithful life.
Our deepest sympathy to her nephew
Paddy and nieces Bridie, Vera, Nan
and Myra and their family circle.
Peter Doherty
[Birmingham and Camara] died earlier
this year and his ashes were interred
in Bocan cemetery after a Memorial
Mass. Our sympathy to his sisters
and family Circle.
We commend the souls of all our
deceased to our loving and merciful
God and ask his consolation and support
on those who mourn their passing.
May their souls rest in
peace.
With
Deepest Sympathy - w/e 23rd May 2010
The whole community
was stunned at the sudden death of
Michael McCallion,
Clahame.
Our deepest sympathy to his wife,
Kathleen, his daughters Maria and
Danielle, his sons Michael, David
and Matthew, his brother John, his
sister, Marian and the wider family
circle,
May the risen Christ
bring consolation to those he loved
in this life and who mourn him and
may his gentle soul rest in peace.
With
Deepest Sympathy - w/e 18th April
2010
Kathleen McLaughlin,
Gleneely has died after a long and
full life devoted to her family and
work. Our deepest sympathy to her
sons Kevin and Eamon; her daughters
Mary and Josephine and their spouses;
her sister and brother and her grandchildren
and the wider family circle. May the
risen Christ meet her and take her
home and may the God of all consolation
be with those she has left behind.
With
Deepest Sympathy - w/e 7th March 2010
The whole community
has been shocked at the sudden death
of
Benny Doherty,
Claggan.
Benny was to the forefront in promoting
the interests of
the area, and he did so in his own
inimitable way. Our
deepest sympathy to his wife, Bridie;
his daughters
Margaret and Mary; his grandchildren;
his brother
and sisters and the wider family circle.
May the
God of all consolation be present
with those Benny left behind and may
his soul rest in Peace.
With
Deepest Sympathy - w/e 14th December
2009
John McGee, Glebe,
died peacefully in
Carndonagh Hospital after spending
the last
6 years in the Clonmany Nursing Home.
Our deepest
sympathy to his nephew Niall, his
niece Mary, sister-in-law Margaret
and to the McCallion family .
John Joe McLaughlin,
Dunross,
has died in the Donegal
Hospice after a short illness. He
spent a good part of his life in England
but for the last few years enjoyed
his retirement at home. We sympathise
with his brothers and sisters, nephews
and nieces and the wider family circle.
May the God of all consolation be
present with these families in their
loss at this sad time.
With
Deepest Sympathy - w/e 13th December
2009
Annie Long, died
very peacefully in Letterkenny Hospital,
having fought her illness
with typical courage. Our deepest
sympathy to her husband, Robert, her
son, Robert and daughters, Ann, May,
Gretta, Rosaleen, Bernie and Elizabeth;
her sisters; grandchildren and the
wider family circle. May her gentle
soul rest in peace and may the God
of all consolation come to those she
has left behind.
May their souls rest in
Christ’s peace.
With
Deepest Sympathy - w/e 6th December
2009
Mary Ann Doherty,
Ballybawn died very peacefully in
Carn Hospital after a lengthy stay
there. Our deepest sympathy to her
nephews and nieces, the Ruddy family
and her many friends. She was one
of life’s characters.
Gabrielle Conaghan
died very suddenly at her home in
Derry and her burial took place in
Bocan, Culdaff, her spiritual home.
Our thoughts are with her daughters
Mary and Dee, her grandson, Rory,
son-in-law Lowry and her wider family
circle.
May their souls rest in
Christ’s peace.
With
Deepest Sympathy - w/e 29th November
2009
Father Joe
Morris [1928-2009]
Father Joe Morris
was born on 23rd December 1928 in
Greencastle, Co. Tyrone. He had four
brothers and two sisters. He was educated
in Greencastle P.S., C.B.S. Omagh,
St Columb’s College, Derry,
and St Patrick’s College, Maynooth.
He was ordained on 4th April 1954
in the Chapel of St. Columb’s
College, Derry.
His first appointment was to Aghyaran
near Castlederg and he ministered
there from 1954-1961. He first came
to Inishowen in 1961 as curate in
Carndonagh. In 1964 he was transferred
to Clonmany, where he spent 32 years—24
as curate and 8 as Parish Priest.
He came to Culdaff in 1996 as Parish
Priest and retired in 2004. He spent
his final years in retirement in the
Parochial House, Bocan.
In his homily at Fr Joe’s funeral,
Fr Michael Canny, a native of Clonmany
parish, who had known Fr Joe all his
life, summed up his life as a ‘Silent
Presence’. But it was a powerful
presence that touched the lives of
all he encountered, especially in
times of great sadness or distress.
We all have special memories of him.
But none will forget his signature
theme ‘Live in peace and harmony
with your neighbour.’ It is
a life challenge.
The community of Culdaff and Clonmany
offer their deepest sympathy to his
sisters and brother, his nephews and
nieces, and his faithful housekeeper,
Margaret.
May eternal
rest and peace be his.
With
Deepest Sympathy - w/e 15th November
2009
Bernadette
Reynolds [nee McGrory] died
peacefully in Bray and her funeral
Mass and burial took place in St Mary’s,
Bocan. Bernadette enjoyed a long and
happy business and family life. Our
deepest sympathy to her son John,
daughter-in-law Sinead and grandsons,
Sean and Bearach; her nephews and
nieces and wider family circle. May
her soul rest in peace.
With
Deepest Sympathy - w/e 25th October
2009
Madge McLaughlin
died very peacefully after a long
and committed life.
Our deepest sympathy to her sons Packie,
Seamus & Conn; her daughters,
Helena, Rosaleen and Anne; her in-laws,
especially Myra; her grandchildren
and great-grandchildren and the wider
family circle. May the God of all
consolation
comfort her family in their loss and
may her soul rest in peace.
With
Deepest Sympathy - w/e 6th September
2009
Margaret Butler’s
[formerly McLaughlin, The Mill], funeral
took place here a week ago. She lived
in England many years but always kept
in close contact with her native place.
Our deepest sympathy to her husband,
Dick; her sons Richard and Alan, her
daughters Mary and Bernie; her grandchildren;
her brother Pat, her sisters Rosaleen,
Annie, Kathleen and Geraldine and
the wider family circle. May she rest
in peace.
With
Deepest Sympathy - w/e 2nd August
2009
The whole parish
mourns the deaths of two of our much
respected parishioners
John Doherty
[Master], Carthage and
Packie Long,
Larrahirl.
Our deepest sympathy to John's
wife, Mary Jo, his sons and daughters,
grandchildren, brothers and sisters;
We also extend
our sympathy to Packie’s wife,
Mary, his sons and daughters, grandchildren,
brother and sisters and to the wider
family circle.
May our
Lord Jesus Christ comfort all those
who
mourn
the passing of their loved ones.
With
Deepest Sympathy - w/e 5th July 2009
Pat Doherty
[Jack], Bootagh, went to
his eternal
rest last week after
a long and interesting life.
Our deepest sympathy
to his sisters Evelyn, Nancy &
Kathleen;
his brother Mick; his nephews and
nieces and the wider family circle.
May God’s comforting hand be
upon those who mourn his passing.
And may his soul rest in peace.
With
Deepest Sympathy - w/e 31st May 2009
Helen Duffy,
formerly from Ballyharry, died at
the age of 84 in Beech Hill, nursing
home in Buncrana. Helen’s life
wasn’t easy but she was wonderfully
cared for in her later years. Our
sympathy to her brother, Kevin in
America and the wider family circle.
May her gentle soul rest
in peace.
With
Deepest Sympathy - w/e 26th April
2009
Ann Donaghy,
Effishmore battled against M.S. for
more that 25 years and was an inspiration
to everyone. The whole community sympathises
with her family on their loss –
her sisters Sheila & Marilyn,
her brother Eamon, her nephews and
nieces and the wider family circle.
May she be united with
the risen Christ in his glory and
may her soul rest in peace.
With
Deepest Sympathy - w/e 19th April
2009
Our deepest sympathy
to Geraldine and John, sister and
brother of Terence McCullagh,
Glenkeen, who died after a courageous
battle with illness. Also to his friends
and wider family circle. May
he rest in the peace of the risen
Christ.
With
Deepest Sympathy - w/e 1st March 2009
Sympathy
The whole community
were united in sadness yet gratitude
for the life of Maggie Farren
[Dene] who died at the age of 102.
Maggie was blessed in that she was
in full possession of her senses until
the end. Our deepest sympathy to her
nephews, niece, wider family circle
and many friends. We will never see
her like again.
With
Deepest Sympathy - w/e 1st February
2009
Sympathy
Ellen Cavanagh, Magherard,
having quietly celebrated her 75th
birthday with her
family last year, died peacefully.
Our deepest sympathy to her husband,
Tommy, her daughters Mary, Maggie,
Anne, Tina, Kathleen and Monica; her
sons, Tommy, Jimmy and Henry; her
sisters, Mary , Teresa and Annie and
her brothers Charlie and Harry and
the wider family circle. May the comfort
that only Jesus can give help those
she has left behind and may her soul
rest in peace.
With
Deepest Sympathy - w/e 7th December
2008
Dermot Corrigan
died recently and he was buried here
in Bocan with his wife Bernadette,
who died one year ago. It is fitting
that their last resting place is in
Bocan where they spent so many happy
days. Our deepest sympathy to his
son, Ronan and his daughters, Roisin
and Laurentia. May those who are left
behind find consolation that their
loved one is resting in the peace
of Christ.
With
Deepest Sympathy - w/e 30th November
2008

The whole community
was stunned at the sudden death of
Patrick McLaughlin,
Gleneely after he had recovered so
well from two serious operations.
We offer our sympathy to his wife,
Mary; his son, Charles and daughters
Frances and Patricia; his sister Anne,
his grandchildren and the wider family
circle. May the gentle
Lord Jesus comfort them in this time
of sadness and may Patrick rest in
peace.
With Deepest Sympathy
- w/e 9th November 2008

The whole community
was stunned at the sudden death of
Shane McGonigle
[formerly of St Boden’s Tce.]
in an accident – so soon after
the death of Steve. Our deepest sympathy
goes to his mother, Kathleen; his
father, Anthony; his brothers, Mark,
Gavin, Keith, Kenny and Pearse; and
his sisters, Joanne, Donna and Keri
and to his young son, Kai.
May the God of all consolation be
with them in their sorrow. And may
Shane rest in peace.
With Deepest Sympathy
- w/e 5th October 2008
We
mourn the deaths of
Jimmy Mooney, Effishmore
& Mary McDaid,
Redford.
Jimmy suffered
from ill health for some time - we
sympathise with his brothers,
Pat, John and Barney and sister Nellie;
his nephews and nieces and the wider
family circle.
Mary was
blessed with a long life and we offer
our sympathy to her son James, her
daughters, Hannah, Margaret, Elizabeth,
Eileen and Catherine; her grandchildren
and wider family circle.
May they be rewarded in
heaven for their goodness in this
life.
With Deepest Sympathy
- w/e 10th August 2008
The whole community mourns the death
of Jerry Murphy,
a larger than life Cork man in his
adopted Culdaff. Our deepest sympathy
to his sons George and Jim, his daughter-in-law
Nickie and grandchildren; and his
sisters Kathleen and May, nephews
and wider family circle. May he rest
in the peace of Christ.
With Deepest Sympathy
- w/e 15th June 2008
Bridie Conefry, Glenties,
formerly Gallagher from Culdaff, was
buried in Bocan after Requiem Mass
in Glenties. Our deepest sympathy
to her husband, Noel, daughters June,
Rachel, Noreen and Angelene; her brothers
and sister and the wider family circle.
May she rest in the peace
of Christ.
With Deepest Sympathy
- w/e 18th May 2008
The whole community mourn the sudden
death of Stephen McGonagle,
formerly of St Boden’s Terrace.
Our deepest sympathy to his partner
Laura and their children;
his mother and father, brothers and
sisters and the wider family circle.
May he rest in peace.
With Deepest Sympathy
- w/e 13th April 2008
We mourn the death
of Margaret Doherty,
formerly of Claggan, who died this
week in Dublin after a long life of
service in nursing. We offer our sympathy
to her sisters May and Ann; her brothers,
Benny and Eddie; her nephews, nieces
and the wider family circle. May
her soul rest in the peace of the
Risen Christ.
With Deepest Sympathy
- w/e 6th April 2008
We offer our sympathy to the family
and friends of Marie Conaghan
whose funeral we had here on Easter
Monday. Marie had a long association
with Culdaff and it was her wish to
be buried here with her husband. Our
condolences to her sons Paul, Michael
& Rory; her daughters Joanne and
Clare and to the wider family circle.
May she rest in peace.
With Deepest Sympathy
- w/e 13th January 2008
It was with great sadness that the
community learned of the death of
Neil McDaid, Gleneely,
last Sunday. Neil suffered indifferent
health over the past number of years
but he bore it with great dignity.
We offer our deepest sympathy to his
wife Rosaleen, his son Niall, his
daughter-in-law Amanda, his brother
Eddie and sister, Mary. May his soul
rest in the peace of Christ.
With Deepest Sympathy
- w/e 16th December 2007
The Burial of Bernadette Corrigan,
Belfast, took place in Bocan last
Tuesday after Requiem Mass in Belfast.
She was a member of the O’Doherty
family from Derry with close family
connections in Culdaff. Our deepest
sympathy to her son and daughters
and the wider family circle. May she
rest in peace.
With Deepest Sympathy - w/e 11th November
2007
We mourn the death of Dennis
Canny, Baskil – a very
committed parishioner over the years.
We extend our deepest sympathy to
his nephews and nieces from the Lynch
Family and to the wider family circle.
May he reap the reward for his faithfulness
in this life.
With
Deepest Sympathy - w/e 7th October
2007
One of our best known older
parishioners,
Mamie Davenport,
passed away peacefully last Sunday.
We also deeply sympathise with Niall
and Amanda McDaid on the death of
their infant son, Reese Patrick.
May God’s presence be with
their families to support them at
this sad time.
With Deepest Sympathy - w/e 16th August
2007
Our deepest Sympathy to the
nephews and niecesof
Pat Faulkner, Moneydarragh
has died very peacefully after a short
illness.
May he rest in peace.
With Deepest Sympathy - w/e 5th August
2007
Our deepest Sympathy to the
nephews and niecesof
Margaret Rawdon, Drumaville,
Ballyharry
who died in England and whose funeral
Mass was here in Bocan.
May she rest in peace.
With Deepest Sympathy - w/e 5th August
2007
Our deepest sympathy to the brothers
Pat & Denis, sisters-in-law and
wider family circle of Roseanne
Crampsey, Meenawarra, who
died recently in John Connolly Hospital.
She was wonderfully cared for during
her lifetime – for many years
in the family home and latterly in
hospital. May she rest in the peace
of Christ.
With
Deepest Sympathy - w/e 27th May 2007
James O’Kane,
has died after a long illness. He
will be remembered for his keen mind
and sharp wit. Our deepest sympathy
to his brother Dominic and sister
Mary, his grand-nephews and grand-nieces
and to the wider family circle. May
he rest in the peace of the Risen
Christ.
With
Deepest Sympathy - w/e 6th May 2007
Mary Doherty, Turmore
died peacefully in Carn Hospital after
patiently suffering from ill health
for some time. Our deepest sympathy
to her husband Paddy, her children
Marina, Ann, Dolores & Bernadette;
her grandchildren; her sisters Margaret
Ellen & Ann and the wider family
circle. May she rest in peace.
With
Deepest Sympathy - w/e 25th March
2007
The whole community was saddened by
the sudden death of Gretta
Ruddy this week. We offer
our sincere sympathy to her daughters,
Sally and Mary; her sons, Neil, John,
Paul, Charlie, Damien and Don; and
to her sister May. Her passing was
deeply mourned by all sections of
the community.
With Deepest Sympathy
- w/e 18th March 2007
The whole community was shocked at
the sudden death of
Patrick McCarron last
week. We extend our deepest sympathy
to Helen, Margaret & Patricia;
to his grandchildren, sisters and
brother and the wider family circle.
May he rest in the peace of Christ.
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