The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of John Harkin, Clonkillymore, Termon.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Betty, daughters Marian (Howe, Portsalon), Helen (Murray, Manorcunningham), Annette (Maughan, Killala), Eilish (Silvermines, Co. Tipperary), Sara (Termon) and sons James (Falcarragh), Edward, John and Hugh (Termon).
Predeceased by his sisters Essie (Trentagh) and Kathleen (Termon)
Sadly missed by his family, sister-in-law Sally, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, 22 much loved grandchildren, sisters Mary (San Francisco), Anne (Letterkenny), Evelyn (Creeslough), Margery (Kerrykeel) and brothers Seamus (Glasgow) and Eamonn (Kilmacrennan).
May his gentle soul rest in peace
Remains will be reposing at his late residence from 12noon to 10pm on Thursday 22nd December and Friday 23rd December.
Rosary each night at 9pm, house private from 10pm and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral from there on Saturday 24th December for requiem mass at 11am in St. Columbas Church, Termon, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only, donations in-lieu, if desired to Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital care of any family member.
Shuttle bus will run from the Termon Hall from 12noon each day.