The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital on Tuesday 30th September 2025 of Kathleen Doherty née Byrne, 15 Derryveagh Avenue, Letterkenny F92 R9WH.
Deeply missed by her loving sons Brian and Vincent, daughters Helena (Christian) and Marie (Martin), Kathleen’s partner Noel, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sisters Mary McHugh (Strabane) and Geraldine Coyle (Letterkenny), brother Seán (Carn, Ballybofey), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Kathleen is predeceased by her husband Packie (1993), daughter Charlene (2004) and grandson Patrick (2015),
brothers Vincent, Larry, Josie and Pat, and sisters Eileen, Bridget and Anne.
May Kathleen Rest in Peace
Kathleen’s remains will be reposing at her late residence on Thursday 2nd October from 12 noon until after the Rosary at 9pm.
Funeral from there on Friday 3rd October at 10.30am going to St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny. Interment afterwards in New Leck Cemetery, Letterkenny.
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
If you would like to leave a message of condolence for the family, please do so in the condolences section below.

Helena, Marie, Brian and Vincent heartfelt condolences to you and the extended Doherty family and Kathleen’s partner Noel. May Kathleen Rest in Peace. May her memories give you comfort in the days ahead.
So sorry and sad to hear of Aunty Kathleen’s passing. Deepest sympathies to Noel Brian Vincent Marie & Helena. Condolences to Aunty Mary and Geraldine and uncle Sean. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. X
Sending loving aloha to Helena and family at this sad time. Sending big hugs and lots of love. We hope you find peace in all the wonderful memories with mum xxxx
Dear Ryan I am so sorry to hear the sad news of your Grandmother’s passing. I know she was such an important person in your life for so long. She will always be with you as you go through life and the love that she gave you will live with you forever. With love and deepest sympathy at this sad time. May she rest in peace.
To Helen’a and family, may Kathleen RIP she was such a lady,