Tuesday, 4th March, 2025

Willie John Doherty

Dónal Ryan -
Willie John Doherty
Peacefully at North West Hospice, Sligo surrounded by his loving family.
Sadly missed by his wife Louise, his children Eoghan and Hannah, brother Pat (Valerie), neice Aoife (Johnny), aunt Mary, cousins, extended family & friends.
Predeceased by his parents Patsy and Ellen (Ward), brother Gerry and sister Thérèse.
Reposing at his residence on Wednesday from 4pm to 8pm and Thursday from 12noon to 7pm. House private at all other times please. Removal on Friday morning to St.Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for 11am funeral mass Followed by burial afterward in The Abbey Cemetery.
There will be a one way system in operation for the wake, entry via Creevy crossroads and exit via Heron's Cove.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to North West Hospice care of John McGee & Sons Funeral Home or any family member.
Willie john's funeral mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon
All enquiries to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home on 087 2218483.
Dónal Ryan -

Condolences

Doloresgillespie

We are so saddened by the passing of willy John a true gentle man hearts honour to louise eoghan and hannah at this very sad time Paul Dolores Ciara òràn and cadhlà Gillespie

Joan & Liam Mc Crea & Family Donegal Town

Pat ,Valerie Aoife & Johnny , his young family and wife Louise - we are so sad and sorry to hear of your loss Sympathy to you at this sorrowful time and May Willie John rest in eternal peace in Heaven ✨

Mella Britton

Heartfelt sympathy to all Willie John’s family. Heaven has gained a very talented man. May he Rest in Peace.

Sean and Eileen Warren

We are so saddened to hear of the passing of Willie John. A real gentleman. Our sincere sympathy to Louise, Eoghan and Hannah, to Pat and family and to the extended Doherty and Berrigan families. May his gentle soul rest in the peace of God. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.

Cecily Britton

My sincere sympathy on the loss of dear Willie john may he rest in peace thinking of you pat and valerie at this sad time and all the family as well from cecily britton god bless you all

Sean Rita Rooney

Sympathy to the Doherty family on the death of Willie. John. May he rest in peace

Michael and Maureen Timoney

Sympathy to all his family May Willie John rest in Peace

Ray mc Gough

So sad to hear of Willie Johns passing a past pupil a life long friend in Ballyshannon musical society,,the Glee club and Bel Canto sympathy to Louise his children and Pat .willie John is enjoying eternal happiness a bliss .May God console you in your loss Ray

Brendan Travers

RIP to Willie John , one of the good guys. Will miss him on the road . Sympathies to all the family.

Paul O Sullivan

Very sad news. Condolences to Louise, Eoghan, Hannah and Pat Paul & Phyl O Sullivan

danny mc namee

Sincere condolences to all the family may he rest in peace

Sean and Veronica Brennan Drumacrin road Bundoran

Shocked and saddened to hear that Willie John has passed a true gentleman in every way deepest sympathy to all of his immediate and extended family may his gentle soul rest in eternal peace amen

Jim/ Eileen Kane

Sorry to hear of Willie John passing, condolences to Louise, Eoghan , Hannah and extended family. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam

Philomena kilkenny (Gillespie) Cashel.

Sorry to hear of the sad passing of Willie John sympathy to his wife Louise & family,to Pat & family & extended families,may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Rosemarie and Jack Downey

So very sorry to learn of the passing of Willie John, a real gentleman. Will miss his lovely singing in St. Patrick's. Condolences to Louise, Eoghan, Hannah and all extended family members.

Breege and Jim Greenan

Sympathy to all the family RIP Willie John

Eithne Monaghan

I am sorry to hear of Willie John's passing. May God keep him safe in heaven. I worked with him for 18 years and I will always remember his kindness and having a laugh. He was a gentle man and will be sadly missed. God bless you Louise, Eoghan and Hannah.

ANN Boyle

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Willie John, he was a true Gentleman, we always looked forward to welcoming him to the Abbey Hotel every Monday, He was so patient and kind, We will miss him beyond words by all the Management and staff ABBEY HOTEL Donegal Town Please extend our deepest sympathy to Louise, Eoghan/ Hannah and all the Doherty & Berrigan Families. May Willie John Rest in Peace.

Pat and Mary gruddy

Rest in peace and condolences to all

Phonsie Travers

My sincere sympathy to all Willie Johns family and many friends..Always a gentleman and a pleasure to meet while we were both on our travels.Always impeccably dressed and professional.May he Rest in Peace.

Irene Hurst

Deepest sympathy to all the Doherty Family on the sad passing of Wilie John. Thoughts & prayers are with you.

Ray and fidelma Gaughan

Deepest sympathy to all on the passing of Willie John may he rest in peace

Marie & Tom Campbell

We are sorry to hear the news of the passing of your brother Willie John. May he rest in peace. You & all the family will be in our thoughts & prayers.

Margaret Timoney

So sorry to hear of Willie John’s passing. My condolences to all the family. May dear Willie John rest in peace.

Therese and Martin Foley

Condolences to Willie John's family on his sad passing.

Frank Barber

Louise , I am so shocked saddened to read this terribly sad obituary. Willy John was like an electric light , no how bad any one could feel , would all change when Willy John bounced in. It is with great sadness & a very heavy heart. Please accept my sincere sympathy . (Former Lake House Hotel, Laura’s of Carney.)

Patricia and Graham Laird

So sorry to hear of Willie John’s passing. Always a gentleman.Sincere condolences to all his family.

John Sweeny

Rest peacefully WJ, condolences to family.

Cormac and Maureen Meehan

Sincere condolences to Louise, Eoghan, Hannah and the Doherty families. May Willie John rest in peace.

Bridie Curneen

My god so sorry to hear of willie John's passing an absolute gentleman even remember him at school in ballyshannon sincere condolences to his wife and family may his gentle soul rest in peace now Bridie curneen

Noel and Mary Hoey,Ballyshannon.

So sorry to hear this sad news.My sympathies to Pat,Louise and family.May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

Ruth keohane

Condolences to Louise & Family on the sad passing of Willie John may he RIP

Angela McGee

Very sorry to hear you have lost your brother Pat. Deepest sympathy you all. Luke & Angela McGee

Deirdre Murray

So sorry to hear of Willie John's passing. Thinking of you Louise, Eoghan, Hannah, Pat, Valerie, Aoife and Johnny at this sad time. Heaven has gained a true gent, though far too soon.

Connie Clancy

Condolences thoughts and prayers with Louise and family on the sad passing of Wille John. Rest in Peace Wille John.

Pat Sweeny

All of 'A Slice of Ireland people" will be very be very sad to read this very sad news. Willie John: Always there. Always Smiling.Always Helpful. Always Tuneful. Deep condolences to All who loved Willie John.

David Rodgers

Condolences to Willie’s family , he was a one of life’s gentlemen a genuinely sincere good person , I done business with Willie for many years he will be sorely missed by all “God Bless”

Eoin and Karen McGowan

Sincere condolences to the Doherty family. Willie John was a gentleman and always had a friendly welcome. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.