Death notices for Donegal - Friday morning, October 25

The following deaths have taken place:

- Daniel Brendan McKeown, Fintown

- Ailish Coyle Benaicha, Glenvar

- Kieran Doherty, Strabane, St Johnston and Lifford

- Gerry Kennedy, Kilcar

- Mary Ward, Gweedore

- Susanna Fahey, Fanad

- Tillie Spratt, Letterkenny

- Bobby (Bridie) Doherty, Letterkenny

- Jim Crilly, Gortnamuck, Castlefinn

- Sheila Deane, Bruckless

- Patsy McGee, Carrigans

- Micheal Galvin, Letterkenny and Dublin

- Susan McDermott, Moville

- Clement Gallagher, Inver

- Barry Breslin, Kilcar 

- Matthew Magee, Bundoran

- Kathleen Breslin, London and Buncrana

Daniel Brendan McKeown, Fintown

The death has taken place in Nottingham, England, of Daniel Brendan McKeown, formerly from Meenasrone, Fintown.

Reposing at the home of his brother, John McKeown, in Meenasrone, Fintown, F94RX61, from 11am on Saturday, October 26. Rosary at 9 pm with family time from 10 p.m and on the morning of the funeral.

Requiem Mass at 1.30pm on Sunday, October 27 in St Colmcille's Chapel, Fintown, with burial afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. 

The funeral Mass can be viewed on the Teach Pobail Cholmcille Naofa, Baile na Finne Facebook page.

Daniel Brendan is survived by his wife Grace, daughters Christine, Mary, Sarah and Naan, sons, Brendan and Sean, sister Breda and brothers John and Declan. He is pre-deceased by his parents Brigid and Joseph, brother Michael, sisters Nancy and Mary.

Ailish Coyle Benaicha, Glenvar

The death has taken place in London of Ailish Coyle Benaicha, formerly from Glenvar.

Deeply missed by her loving family, friends and neighbours in London, Glasgow and Donegal.

Funeral will take place in London with burial in Herongate Wood Cemetery, Brentwood, Essex on November 1, 2024.

Mass will be offered for Ailish in St  Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Glenvar on Saturday, October 26 at 6pm.

Kieran Doherty, Strabane, St Johnston and Lifford

The death has taken place at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, of Kieran Doherty, 3 Melmount Villas, Strabane, Creatland, St Johnston and formerly of Porthall, Lifford.

Devoted husband of the late Majella (née O`Kane) much loved father of Connor, dearly loved grandfather of Kyran, beloved son of the late Mary Sarah and Willie Doherty and a dear brother of Liam and Marie.

Reposing at Quigley’s Funeral Home on Friday, October 25 from 7pm to 8pm.

Funeral leaving the funeral home on Saturday morning, October 26 at 11.30am for Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Melmount at 12 noon.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing son, grandson, brother, sister and family circle.

The requiem Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam.

Mary Ward, Gweedore

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Mary Ward, Brinalack, Gweedore.

Predeceased by her parents; Dan and Grace, sisters Madgie and Gráinne, brothers Paddy and Owenie, infant brothers Charlie and Dan and granddaughter Ríona.

Sadly missed by her loving husband Manus, daughters; Graceanne (Colm), Maria (Declan), Maeve (Thomas), sons Thomas (Michelle) & Owen (Ciara), grandchildren Shaun, Manus, Tadhg, Ruadhan, Fionnan, Fia, Leah, Maryanne and Aoife, brother John and extended family and friends.

Reposing at her son Thomas’ residence (F92 P8F8) in Brinalack. Rosary nightly at 8pm.

House private please from after the Rosary until 11am, and also private please on the morning of the Funeral.

Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, October 26 at 11am in St Colmcille’s Church, Cnoc Fola, with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Cancer Care West, c /o any family member.

Susanna Fahey, Fanad

The peaceful death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice of Susanna Fahey (née Dorrian), Ballure, Fanad.

Removal from Eternal Light Chapel of Rest today Thursday, October 24 at 3pm going to her late residence.

Pre-deceased by her parents Willie and Jiley and her sisters Caitlin, Rose and Eileen.

Much loved wife of Allan, mother of Jacqueline (Gerard), Paul (Jess), Gavin (Claire), Amanda and Jenna. Much adored Granny to her seven grandchildren and a loving sister.

Sadly missed and always remembered by her family, neighbours and many friends. Removal from Eternal Light Chapel of Rest Mountain Top, Letterkenny, today Thursday, October 24 at 3pm going to her late residence. House private please from 10pm to 12 midday. Bus in operation each evening. Rosary each night at 9pm

Funeral Mass will take place at St Mary’s Chruch, Fanavolty, Fanad at 12 noon on Saturday, October 26 with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired to Donegal Hospice and Tamney Health Centre Patients Comfort Fund c/o Eamonn Scott Funeral Directors or any family member

Tillie Spratt, Letterkenny

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Tillie Spratt, née Sweeney, Garryharry, Letterkenny.

Tillie is survived by her loving husband Lexie, sons Melvin, Graham (Alison) and Jason (Katie), daughters Amanda, Yvonne Brogan (Brian), Lorraine Brogan (Ciaran) and Orla Baxter (Raymond), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers Tommy Sweeney (Cloncarney, Trentagh and Bill Sweeney (Garryharry, Letterkenny), sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Tillie’s remains are reposing at her late residence. House private to family and neighbours only please.

Funeral leaving Tillie’s late residence on Friday, October 25 at 1.15pm going to Conwal Parish Church, Letterkenny for Service of Thanksgiving at 2pm. Interment afterwards in Gortlee Cemetery. Family flowers only please.

Bobby (Bridie) Doherty, Letterkenny

The death has occurred in Brentwood Manor Nursing Home, Convoy of Bobby (Bridie) Doherty, 1 Ballymacool Terrace, Letterkenny.

Remains reposing at the Letterkenny Funeral Home, Port Road, Letterkenny, F92P407 from 2pm to 9pm Thursday, October 23. Rosary at 9pm.

Leaving Letterkenny Funeral Home on Friday, October 25 at 10.30am for 11am Mass in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny with burial afterwards in the family plot in Conwal Cemetery.

Family flowers only please with donations in lieu if desired to The Donegal Hospice c/o Patrick Doherty or Con Mc Daid Funeral Directors. Any enquiries to Con McDaid Funeral Directors.

James Crawford, Alt Lower, Castlefinn

The death has occurred of James Crawford, Alt Lower, Castlefinn, Donegal, F93 A5N6.
Beloved husband of Maureen, much-loved father of Charlie (Anne-Marie), Jerome (Kathleen) and Ryan (Marie), loving grandad of Caolan, Dylan, Kiera, Matthew, Oran, Aoibheann, Darragh, James and Eva, dearest brother of Margaret, Mary, Rosaleen, Tommy, Danny and the late Nuala and Phyllis.

Reposing at the family home on Thursday, October 24 from 12 noon. Funeral from the family home on Saturday, October 26 at 11.20am for requiem Mass at 12 noon in St Columba's Church, Doneyloop. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam. Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his entire family circle.

Jim Crilly, Gortnamuck, Castlefinn

The death has occurred of Jim Crilly, Gortnamuck, Castlefinn, Donegal, F93 VP76.

Beloved husband of Iris, much loved father of Timothy (Heather), William (Mandy), Nigel (Rosemary) and the late Johnathan ((Sandra), loving grandad of Lauren, Zara, Jemma, Aimee, Stuart, Jordan, Meagan and Emily and great-grandad of Archie, Evie, Sophie-Rose and Éabha.

Reposing at the family home. Funeral from the family home on Friday, October 25 at 1.30pm for Service Of Thanksgiving For The Life Of Jim at 2pm in Alt Presbyterian Church. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Cardio Vascular Unit, Galway University Hospital, c/o any family member or Charles Lynch, Funeral Director. Everyone is welcome at the home from 12 noon to 10 pm. Family time please on the morning of the funeral. Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his entire family circle.

Sheila Deane, Bruckless

The death has occurred of Sheila Deane, Darney, Bruckless.

Predeceased by her husband Alan, parents Patrick and Bridget Gallagher and brothers and sisters, Edward, Margaret, Patrick Joe, Susanna, James, Bridget, Nora, Francis, Catherine, Gerard, Benard, Leo and Philip. Much loved Mother of Alaxandra (Brian Burgess), Elizabeth (Peter McGroary) and adoring Grandmother of Dean Burgess, extended relatives, good neighbours and friends.

Remains reposing at Shovlin's Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara, F94 A250, on Thursday from 4 pm to 8 pm.

Funeral Service on Friday at St Peter's Church, Killaghtee at 1 pm with committal afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Patsy McGee, Carrigans

The death has occurred of Patsy McGee, Carrigans. Loving mother of Patrick, dear mother-in-law to Charlene, devoted grandmother of Kadee and Charlie. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her wider family circle and many friends.

Patsy will be reposing at her son Patrick’s home Cloughfin, Carrigans, Co. Donegal, F93H59K. Funeral leaving Patrick’s home on Thursday, October 24, at 10:20am to St. Baithin’s Church, St Johnston for Requiem Mass at 11:00am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Micheal Galvin, Letterkenny and Dublin

The death has taken place of Micheal (Mick) Galvin of 7 McClure Terrace, Letterkenny.

He will be missed by his children Tracy, Stuart and Stephen, grandchildren Emily and Rua, sisters Maureen and Kath and also extended family Monica and all that knew him.

Private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan with a remembrance ceremony will be held in due time in Dublin. Raise a toast to his memory and the life he lived. Any donations to Cuan Mhuire.

Susan McDermott, Moville

The peaceful death has taken place at Carndonagh Community Hospital of Susan McDermott, 91 St. Finian’s Park, Moville, F93 CYV4.

Predeceased by her husband Michael and a much-loved mother of Donal, Helene, Michael, Dermot, Joseph, Susan, Seamus and Maria.

A devoted granny to her 24 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her Sister Eileen Connolly (Paisley, Scotland), her daughters-in-law, Joyce, Suzanne, Aideen, Teresa and Sons in Law, John and Joe, her nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Susan’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh F93 E4FN on Wednesday, October 23 at 5pm going to her home.

Funeral from there on Friday, October 25 at 10.30am for 11am Funeral Mass in St Pius X Church, Moville followed by Interment in Bocan Graveyard.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.movilleparish.com.

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

Family flowers only please, donation in lieu if desired to Carndonagh Community Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Clement Gallagher, Inver

The death has occurred of Clement Gallagher, Meenacahan, Inver, Co. Donegal F94DY64, peacefully at Galway University Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Augustine and Mamie Gallagher. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife Kathleen (nee Campbell), daughters Kelly (Padraig Beirne), Tara, and Ruth (Michael Stamp), and grandchild Aideen, siblings Olive, Yvonne, Eunan, Naomi, Dympna and Finbarr, brothers and sisters in law, aunt Roisin Herron, uncle Donal Kelly, nephews and nieces, relations, neighbours, friends, Ardara Sets Dancers, and extended dancing community. May Clement Rest in Eternal Peace

Reposing at his home (F94DY64) on Thursday and Friday from 11am to 9 pm with rosary at both nights at 9pm. Removal on Saturday morning for 12 noon requiem Mass in the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private on the morning of the funeral.

Barry Breslin, Kilcar 

The tragic death has occurred of Barry Breslin following an accident in Perth, Australia.

Beloved father to his son Tommy. Sadly missed by his loving Fiancée, Melissa, his parents Mary and Seamus, his brothers Owen (Beth & Hazel) and Shane (Gerard), his grandmother, Mary Ann (Byrne), his aunts, uncles, cosuins, extended family, many friends and neighbours.

Remains reposing at his residence (Straleel F94 KO62) on Wednesday, October 23 from 4.00pm until 10.00pm and again on Thursday from 12.00pm until 10.00pm. Entry via Bogagh where shuttle buses will be available from the old Bogagh Co-Op. House private on the morning of the Funeral.

Funeral Mass on Friday at 11.00am in St Cartha's Church Kilcar with burial afterwards in the local cemetery. The funeral Mass can be viewed live here. 

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Kevin Bell Repatriation trust c/o Mc Cabe Funeral Directors or any family member.

Matthew Magee, Bundoran

The death has taken place of Silverhill, West End, Bundoran and formerly of Derrymacash, Lurgan, Co. Armagh.

Beloved partner of the late Bernadette Cassidy, son of the late Matthew Magee and brother of the late Laura. Matthew will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his adoring children, Tracy (Evan), Shauna (Marek), Sean (Ciara), Michael (Rebekah), Matthew Jnr, Owen (Dana) and Ruth (Joshua), his beloved grandchildren Logan, Daisy, Ezekiel, Myles, Korey, Mason and Leon, his heartbroken mother Maureen, his brothers Jamie, John, Harry and Colin his sister Linda, his aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and all his many relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at the residence of his daughter Tracy, No.1, Celtic Cross View, Tullaghan, Co. Leitrim (eircode F91E6W2) on Wednesday, October 23 from 2pm to 8pm, all welcome.

Removal on Thursday to his mother's residence at 39 Kilvergan Rd, Derrymacash, Lurgan, Co Armagh to repose there. Removal from there on Friday morning, October 25 to St Patrick's Church, Derrymacash, Lurgan for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Kathleen Breslin, London and Buncrana

The death has taken place of Kathleen Breslin, Palmers Green, London, formerly of Buncrana.

Predeceased by her husband Brian. A much-loved mother of Karen and Brian.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her grandchildren Megan, Chloe, Lilly and Scarlett, her nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours. 

Funeral Mass will take place at St Monica's Catholic Church, Palmers Green on Monday, October 21 at 11.30am.

A graveside service will take place on Saturday, October 26 at St Mary’s, Cockhill, Buncrana.

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