McDonald Gussie, (Fintona) formerly of 4 Shilling Court, Fintona, BT78 2HH, died suddenly on 1^st August 2021. Beloved partner of Heather. Treasured father to Corina Goan (Christopher) and Charlie Maginnes (Andrew) and former husband of Sheila. Devoted grandfather to Lily, Cormac and Evie. Cherished brother to Charlotte Spridell, Josie, Christine Gibson and the late Mary Mullen, Carmel Gartland, Patsy and Eddie.  Funeral Arrangements to follow and will be posted here. In light of the Coronavirus and in the interests of health and safety within the community, the house will be private with social distancing being adhered to at the funeral. Family flowers only donations in lieu kindly accepted for Chest Heart and Stroke Association c/o McAtee Funeral Directors. Deeply regretted by his loving partner, daughters, their mother, sons in law, grandchildren, sisters, nieces, nephews and entire family circle. Our Lady pray for him.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Michael Colgan, Fintona
Died 30th June 2021
We, the family of Michael Colgan, would like to thank most sincerely all who sympathised with us in our recent sad bereavement. Thank you to all our family, friends and neighbours who called to the house, brought refreshments, sent Mass and Sympathy Cards, made donations in lieu of flowers, telephoned and left messages of condolence online or via social media. Thank you to everyone who attended the removal and lined the funeral route, special thanks to Fintona Pearses GAC, Fintona Senior Citizens and Fintona CCE for the Guards of Honour. Thank you to all who attended the Funeral Mass in person, or joined online via the Parish webcam. A special thank you to Father Kevin Connolly for your support during Dad ‘s illness and celebration of his Requiem Mass. Thank you to the Sacristan and to St. Lawrence’s Parish Choir who provided the beautiful music. Many thanks to McAtee Funeral Directors for the dignified and professional manner in which they carried out their duties, to Tommy for preparing Dad’s final resting place and to Nuala, Julie and the members of Fintona CCE who provided music in the graveyard.
We are most grateful to all who looked after and cared for Dad during his illness, to Fintona Medical Centre and Una Cassidy Chemist, the Cardiac Unit SWAH, Beragh District Nursing Team, Marie Curie nurses and to his carers, especially Ann and Josie.
As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust you will accept this acknowledgement as a token of our sincere gratitude.
Michael’s Month Mind Mass will be celebrated in St. Lawrence’s Church, Fintona on Saturday 7th August at 10.00am.

Hughes, Francis

17th June 2021

The family of the late Francis Hughes would like to express sincere gratitude to all those who conveyed condolences during their recent bereavement. Our thanks to those who attended the funeral, made contact with family members or sent cards.

We are very grateful to Fr Patrick McEntee for his support and a beautiful funeral service, to Mrs Alice Hughes for the music and to McAtee Funeral Directors for their comprehensive service and the sensitive and professional manner in which this was delivered.

Our thanks to those who helped with Francis’s care during the months of his declining health including particularly the carers who supported him at home and the staff of the palliative care ward at Omagh Hospital and Primary Care Complex.

Francis’s Months Mind Mass will take place in St Davog’s Church Dromore at 7pm on Saturday 7th August 2021.

Barnett Kathleen (nee O’Brien), Dromore, Co Tyrone formerly of 20 Muldoon Park, Dromore BT78 3AY died peacefully at the South West Acute Hospital, on Friday 30th July 2021. Beloved wife of the late Dessie. Treasured sister to Mary (Moynihan), Jean (Slevin), Dympna (McKeown), Liam, Enda and the late Elizabeth (McLaughlin) and Jim. Devoted aunt to her nieces and nephews. Kathleen will leave her late residence at 10.30am on Monday 2^nd August for 11am requiem mass in St Davog’s Church, Dromore followed by her burial afterwards in St Dympna’s Cemetery, Dromore. For those who wish to show a presence along the funeral route, Kathleen will travel from Muldoon Park, along Main Street and the Omagh Road to arrive at St Davogs Church at 10.55am. In light of the Coronavirus and in the interests of health and safety within the community, the house will be strictly private with social distancing being adhered to at the funeral. Alternatively the mass may be viewed via the Dromore parish webcam. Deeply regretted by her loving sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews and entire family circle. Our Lady of Knock pray for her.

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McCarney Patrick (Pat), formerly of 47 Main Street, Fintona BT78 2AG. Died peacefully in Hillcrest care home on Wednesday 28th July 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Celine (nee McAtee). Treasured father to Vincent (Tish), Denise, Ann (Dele), Paula, Celine (Paul), Patrick and Aiden (Julie). Devoted grandfather to Carleen, Connor, Celina, Jay, Ryan, Corey, Dylan, Alayna, Finnián, Orlagh and Sean and great grandfather to Naoise, Conall and Tomás. Brother of the late Patricia Clarke. Pat will leave his daughter Paula’s residence 27A Carnalea Road, Fintona BT78 2HP at 10.25am on Saturday 31st July 2021 for 11am requiem mass in St Lawrence’s Church, Fintona, followed by his burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. For those who wish to show a presence along the funeral route, Pat will travel from the Carnalea Road along Church Street, Main Street, Tattymoyle Road and Lisdergan Road to arrive at St Lawrence’s Church for 10.55am. In light of the Coronavirus and in the interests of health and safety within the community, the house will be private with social distancing being adhered to at the funeral. Family Flowers only please and donations in lieu kindly accepted for Dementia NI c/o McAtee Funeral Directors. Alternatively, the funeral mass may be viewed via the Donacavey parish webcam. Deeply regretted by his loving sons, daughters, daughters in law, sons in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces and entire family circle. Our Lady pray for him.

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MURRAY

Mary

Blackfort Road, Fintona.

4^th July 2021

We, the family of Mary Murray, wish to express our sincere gratitude to all who supported and gave comfort to Mary and her grieving family during her recent illness.

We are most grateful to all the medical professions for their diligent and compassionate care. A particular thanks to Una Cassidy Pharmacist, to all the staff from Strule Medical Practice, Sperrin Suite in Altnagelvin, O.T. team, Beragh District Nurses, Marie Curie Nurses, Nicola McCauley, Carers, Palliative Care Nurses and Rapid Response Team. We sincerely appreciate all those who cared for Mary in her last months and who made it possible for her to remain at home; especially to Bridie, Marie and those who assisted with Mary’s care.  

We wish to thank all those who sympathised, prayed for and supported us in our recent sad bereavement. We wish to acknowledge all of those who sent mass and sympathy cards, who called to the house, who helped at the wake, who telephoned and who lined the funeral route as we made Mary’s final journey. Sincere thanks to our family, friends and neighbours who helped in so many ways.

Heartful thanks to our present and past priests of Donacavey and surrounding Parishes who gave Mary such comfort and support throughout her life and in her final illness. A special thanks to Fr. Kevin Connolly, for his spiritual support and comforting requiem mass. Thank you to all who assisted with the mass, the Sacristan Mary McDermott and to Ceállach Reid who provided the beautiful music. Thank you to McAtee funeral directors for the dignified and professional manner in which the funeral arrangements were carried out and to Tommy Boyle for preparing Mary’s final resting place. A word of thanks to Tony Morelli and staff in Fintona Golf club for the beautiful food they provided during the wake and after the funeral, and to Ann Johnston for the beautiful flowers.

As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation.

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

Mary’s month’s mind mass will be celebrated in St. Lawrence’s Church, Fintona on Friday 6^th August at 7.30pm.

Our Lady of Knock pray for her.

Platt Fidelma (nee McCarney), Fintona, formerly of 155 Edergole Road, Fintona, BT78 2FF died peacefully at home on Sunday 25^th July 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Harry. Treasured mother to Colleen Anderson, Michael, Daniel and Dean. Devoted Gran to her 12 grandchildren. Cherished sister to Marie Gavin, Donal and the late Malachy, Aidan and Gerry Pat. Fidelma will leave her late residence at 10.25 am on Tuesday 27th July for 11.00 am requiem mass in St Lawrence’s Church Fintona followed by her burial in the adjoining cemetery. For those who wish to show a presence along the funeral route, Fidelma will travel from the Edergole Road, along Loughmuck Road, Church Street, Main Street, Tattymoyle Road and Lisdergan Road to arrive at St Lawrence’s Church for 10.55am. In light of the Coronavirus and in the interests of health and safety within the community, the house will be strictly private with social distancing being adhered to at the funeral. Family Flowers only please and donations in lieu kindly accepted for Chest Heart & Stroke c/o McAtee Funeral Directors. Alternatively, the funeral mass may be viewed via the Donacavey parish webcam. Deeply regretted by her loving husband, daughter, sons, grandchildren, sister, brother, in-laws, nephews, nieces and entire family circle. Our Lady pray for her.

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Beattie James (Jim), formerly of 140 Kilnahusogue Road, Fintona BT78 2ET. Died peacefully at home on Monday 19th July 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Mary. Treasured father to Caroline, Martin, Josephine (Harper), Angeline and Winifred. Father in law to Keith. Devoted grandfather to Eli and Noah. Cherished brother to Joan Bratton (Armagh) and the late Molly, Kathleen and Helen. James will leave his late residence at 10.20am on Wednesday 21st July 2021 for 11am requiem mass in St Lawrence’s Church, Fintona, followed by his burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. For those who wish to show a presence along the funeral route, James will travel from the Kilnahusogue Road, along the Ecclesville Road and Lisdergan Road to arrive at St Lawrence’s Church for 10.55am. In light of the Coronavirus and in the interests of health and safety within the community, the house will be private with social distancing being adhered to at the funeral. Family Flowers only please and donations in lieu kindly accepted for Marie Curie c/o McAtee Funeral Directors. Alternatively, the funeral mass may be viewed via the Donacavey parish webcam. Deeply regretted by his loving daughters, son, son in law, grandchildren, sister, in laws, nephews, nieces and entire family circle. Our Lady pray for him.

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Acknowledgement

McNabb Mona

Church Street, Dromore, Co Tyrone

Died 2 July 2021

Mona passed away peacefully on the 2nd of July, a widely respected, devoted family lady and much-loved sister, sister in law, aunt and friend.  We, her family wish to express our sincere appreciation and heartfelt thanks to all those who sympathised, prayed for and supported us through our recent sad bereavement.  We have been overwhelmed by the sheer volume of mass and sympathy cards and private messages we have received. We would like to acknowledge all those who paid their respects in any way. Our thanks to those who called to the house, who telephoned, who sent Mass or sympathy cards, flowers and those who left messages online or via social media and to those who lined the funeral route or who joined us via the webcam. Sincere thanks to our friends and neighbours who helped out in so many ways, to help us grieve as a family.

A special word of thanks to Canon Patrick MacEntee for his spiritual support and the comforting Requiem Mass. We convey our appreciation also to the Sacristan and everyone who assisted with the Mass, especially the singer Louise Coyle who provided the beautiful music.  Thank you to McAtee Funeral Directors for the dignified and professional manner in which the funeral arrangements were carried out and to the grave digger for preparing Mona’s final resting place.

We extend a sincere thank you to the nurses and doctors of Ward 6 South West Acute Hospital and the Palliative Care Unit Omagh Primary Care Complex and to the home care team who cared so professionally and compassionately for Mona.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a gesture of our family’s deepest gratitude.

Mona’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in St Davog’s Church, Dromore on Saturday 24th July 2021 at 7pm and may also be viewed via the Dromore Parish Webcam.

Our Lady of Knock pray for her.

Elizabeth (Betty) Kelly.
We, the family of Betty Kelly (nee McCaffrey), would like to express our sincere thanks to all who sympathised with, and supported us through, our recent bereavement.
We especially want to thank relatives, friends, neighbours and the wider community who helped us during this difficult time. We are overwhelmed by the phone calls, messages, kind gestures and the many sympathy and mass cards.
We would like to thank the wonderful staff at the Altnagelvin hospital, Derry, who supported us through this emotional journey, and to the ambulance service who showed us such kindness and compassion when we needed it most. To all who helped at the wake, attended the funeral and watched the funeral online, thank you. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Father Kevin Connolly for the beautiful Requiem Mass; McAtee’s Funeral directors for the sensitive and professional manner in which they carried out their duties; and the gravediggers for preparing Betty’s final resting place. We would also like to thank Louise Coyle for the beautiful music in the Chapel.
Betty will be sadly missed by her devoted husband, Philip; daughter and best friend, Clare; adoring sons, Fearghal and Michael; loving brothers and sisters Sean, Margo, Rita, Celia, Bernie, Martina and Rory, in-laws, nieces, nephews, friends and colleagues.
Mum’s month’s mind mass will be held in St Lawrence’s Church, Fintona, on Friday 16th July at 7.30pm.