Tributes have been paid to a Church of Ireland Minister who was tragically killed in a road collision earlier this week.
Rev Sheila Johnson died in the single-vehicle crash, which occurred near Glenties on Wednesday afternoon.
Her husband, Rev Canon Stanley Johnson, also suffered what are believed to be non-life threatening injuries in the collision.
Both had moved to Donegal in 2001, with Stanley serving as a Rector and Sheila as a Priest-in-charge until their retirement in 2009.
Bishop Andrew Forster has led tributes to Sheila in the wake of the tragedy.
“I am deeply saddened by the news of Shiela’s death,” the Bishop said.
“She served God with distinction during her ministry. She had an adventurous spirit and was a friend to many, sharing her gifts of warmth and generosity, and lending those who needed it a listening and compassionate ear. Shiela had a great love for her parishes but supremely for Stanley and their family. I ask you to remember them in your prayers.”
The late Rev Sheila Johnson (left), and husband Rev Canon Stanley Johnson (right)
Details of Sheila’s funeral service are below:
The death has occurred of Rev. Shiela Johnson, (nee Rowe) Rainbow`s End, Carrickmacafferty, Derrybeg, Co. Donegal. Taken from us suddenly. Her loving husband Stanley, married for nearly 60 years, son Timothy, daughters Melanie and Wendy, son in law Derrick, daughter in law Fiona, grandchildren Cian, Aoife, Roisin, Diarmuid, Caoimhe, Ruth, Katy and Thomas and great grandchildren. Sister Kathleen and brother Teddy, and extended families, predeceased by her brothers Bertie and Bobby, sisters Doreen and Hilda.
No wake, house private please
Viewing will take place at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal on Sunday the 2nd November 2025 from 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. Followed by removal to St John`s Church, Ballymore for 6.00 p.m. to repose overnight. Funeral service will take place there on Monday 3rd at 2.00 p.m. Cremation will take place in Lakelands Crematorium, Co. Cavan on Tuesday 4th November 2025 at 2.00 p.m.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the MS and ME Associations c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director.
Tributes paid to Church of Ireland Minister who died in Donegal collision was last modified: November 1st, 2025 by Staff Writer