The death has taken place of Ethna Kelly (née Boyle), The Glebe, Stranorlar, Co. Donegal F93 X6K8. Peacefully, surrounded by her family and friends at her home on 30th August 2026.
Predeceased by husband Eugene (10th April 2010), parents John & Bridget, brothers Terence, Raymond, Frank, Jim, Leonard and Brian, sisters Josephine (McCauley), Helen, Alice and Mai Boyle, niece Mai Boyle.
Lovingly remembered by her son Jonathan. Also deeply regretted by brother-in-law Brian Kelly (Dublin), sister-in-law Maureen Boyle (Surrey, England). nephews and nieces including Veronica Higgins (Milford) and Sheila Quinn (Ramelton), and grandnieces and grandnephews, great grandniece Molly and cousins. Mourned by relatives, neighbours and friends.
~ Arrangements – Wake ~
Monday 31st August 2026
Reposing at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Drumboe Avenue, Stranorlar, F93 A461 from 5pm until Rosary at 8pm.
Tuesday 1st September 2026
Reposing at the family home, The Glebe, Stranorlar, Co. Donegal F93 X6K8 from 12pm until Rosary at 8pm.
~ Arrangements – Funeral ~
Arriving at the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar on Wednesday morning for Requiem Mass at 11am.
Burial afterwards in Stranorlar Graveyard (Chapel Street).
House private please on the morning of the funeral.
The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar
Flowers welcome, donations in lieu, if desired, to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Patient Bus Fund c/o Son Jonathan or McGowan’s Funeral Home in Ethna’s memory.