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Deaths in Donegal - Monday morning, November 20

Deaths in Donegal - Monday morning, November 20

Deaths in Donegal

The following deaths have taken place:

Hugh (Hughie) Friel, Blackcastle, Navan, Meath and Fanad

Teresa Burke, née Coyle, Carlow and formerly Newtowncunningham

Michael (Mickey) Bradley, Lisfannon, Fahan

Anne Stewart, née Quinn, Croaghan Heights, Lifford and formerly of Brockagh

Fred Cudlipp, Dooey, Downings, formerly of Galway and Wexford

Sarah Jo Colhoun, Malin

Bernadette McDonough, Dublin and Donegal Town

Hugh (Hughie) Friel, Blackcastle, Navan, Meath and Fanad

The death has occurred of Hugh (Hughie) Friel, Blackcastle, Navan, Meath and Fanad. Retired member of An Garda Síochána Traffic Corp.

He passed away peacefully, at The Mater Private Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by his loving family and the caring staff. Predeceased by his dad Denis, mother Rose and sister Bridget. Hughie will be very sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, sons Denis, Darren and Jonathan, daughters-in-law Ruth, Aoife and Lijana, grandchildren Katie, Hugo, Noah, Taylor, Mason, Poppy, Kayden and Skye, brothers John and James (Donegal), sister Ann (Cork), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends.

Reposing at his residence on Tuesday and Wednesday from 3pm to 7pm. Removal Thursday at 9:30am to arrive at St Oliver’s Church, Blackcastle, for 10am Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in St Finian’s Cemetery, Old Athboy Road, Navan.

House Private at all other times, please. Hughie’s family would like to thank the staff of The Mater Private Hospital Dublin for taking care of Hughie with great kindness and affection throughout the course of his time with them and also Dr Seamus Kiernan (Watergate Street Navan) and O'Connor's Pharmacy, Blackcastle.

Teresa Burke, née Coyle, Carlow and formerly Newtowncunningham

The death has occurred of Teresa Burke (née Coyle), Beechwood Nursing Home, County Carlow and formerly Newtowncunningham.

She passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny.

Predeceased by her parents Charles and Kathleen, husband Leslie and brothers Hughie and Cathal.

Sadly missed by her daughter Lisa, son-in-law David, grandchildren Gwyneth, Cynan and Gabrielle, sister Claire, twin sister Kathleen, brother Joseph, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends. Teresa’s remains will repose at Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top Letterkenny on Monday, November 20 from 6 to 8pm.

Funeral Mass in All Saints Church Newtowncunningham at 11am on Tuesday morning followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Michael (Mickey) Bradley, Lisfannon, Fahan

The peaceful death has occurred at his home of Michael (Mickey) Bradley, Lisfannon, Fahan.
 
Predeceased by his parents James and Mary, Shandrum, Dumfries, Buncrana. Cherished brother of Joe (Buncrana), Eddie (Clonmany), Kathleen (Boston), Dinah (Malin), the late John, Neil, Willie, Jimmy, Dan, Mary and Eileen. Sadly missed by his sisters-in-law Rita, Sadie and Kathleen, nieces, nephews, extended family and his many friends.
 
Michael’s remains are reposing at his home. Removal from there on Tuesday, November 21 at 10:15am to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill.
 
Family time please from 11pm to 2pm and on the morning of the Funeral. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Donegal Hospice c/o any Family member or Murphy Funeral Directors.

Anne Stewart, née Quinn, 55 Croaghan Heights, Lifford and formerly of Brockagh

The death has taken place at her home of Anne Stewart (née Quinn) 55 Croaghan Heights, Lifford and formerly of Brockagh.

Beloved Wife of Patrick, much loved mother of Sinead, Tina, Marie, Anne and Josephine and sister of Peggy and the late Jimmy and Kitty.

Reposing at her late residence. Funeral leaving her home on Tuesday, November 21, at 10:15am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick's  Church, Murlog at 11am, with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister and family circle.

The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam

https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/

Fred Cudlipp, Dooey, Downings, formerly of Galway and Wexford

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Fred Cudlipp, Dooey, Downings, Donegal, formerly of Clifden, Galway and Castletown, Wexford, with whom he played Senior Inter-County football.

Fred passed away peacefully, following an illness bravely fought, in the exceptional care of the doctors and nurses at Letterkenny University Hospital.

Beloved Husband of Ann, loving Father of Anthony, Catherina, Paul (Ann), Karl and the late Bernie.  Remembered with love by his adored grandchildren, brothers John and Albert, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.

Fred’s remains are reposing at his late residence.  Funeral from there on Monday, November 20 going to the Church of St. John the Baptist, Carrigart, for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by internment in the adjoining graveyard.

Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the Funeral.

Sarah Jo Colhoun, Malin

The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Sarah Jo Colhoun (Nee Douglas), Balleghan, Umgal Bridge, Malin.

Sarah Jo’s remains will are reposing at her late residence. Family time please from 10pm to 11am. Family flowers only donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice c/o of any family member.

Sarahjo’s Funeral Mass will take place on Monday at 11am in St Patricks Church, Aughaclay, Malin, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Family time please from 10pm to 11am.

Family flowers only donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice c/o of any family member.

 

Bernadette McDonough, Dublin and Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Bernadette McDonough(née Gallagher) Stillorgan, Dublin and Donegal Town. Beloved wife of the late Gerry and loving mother of Gerry Jnr, Paul, Hugh and John. She will be very sadly missed by her family, daughter-in-law Michele, grandchildren Claire, Rachel and David, sister Breege, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Bernadette was predeceased by her sister Mary.

Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum, on Tuesday, November 21 from 7pm to 8.30 pm. Removal on Wednesday, November 22 to the Church of St Laurence O’Toole, Kilmacud, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by private cremation at Mount Jerome.

Bernadette's Funeral Mass can be viewed live on this link https://churchmedia.tv/church-of-st-laurence-otoole-kilmacud. No flowers, please.

House strictly private. 

If you have a death or an obituary you wish to have included on Donegal Live, Letterkenny Live or Inish Live, e-mail news@donegallive.ie

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