Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Wednesday evening, August 27

The following deaths have taken place:

- Freddie Duncan, Mountcharles

- Gabrielle Carty, Dungloe, Cork and UK

- Kathleen Mc Hugh, Killygordon and Raphoe

- Mary Gillespie, Lettermacaward and Carrick

- Hedley Gilliland, Bundoran

- Margaret McCauley, Ballyshannon

- Mary Ann Byrne, Kilcar

Freddie Duncan, Mountcharles

The peaceful death has occurred of Frederick (Freddie) Duncan, Drumconnor, Mountcharles. He passed away after a short illness at his home surrounded by his devoted family.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Viola, his children Jennifer (Fiach), David (Emma), Anne-Claire (David) and Matthew (Kelly), he is sadly missed by his adored grandchildren Sorcha, Rohan and Siomha, Lydia, Hannah and Chloe, Andrew, Jonathan, Alexander, Ellen, Alice and Eloise. Freddie is predeased by his brother Bill (Celine). Also remembered by his sister Joyce (Billy) his nieces and nephews, extended family and many good friends and neighbours.

His remains will be reposing at his family home on Wednesday and Thursday from 2pm until 9pm.

Funeral service in St John's Church, Inver on Friday at 2pm, followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to The Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o Gallagher Funeral Directors Mountcharles, or any family member.

Gabrielle Carty, Dungloe, Cork and UK

The death has occurred suddenly at home, of Gabrielle (Gaye) Carty, née Saunders), Dungloe, and late of Croydon, UK and Mallow, County Cork.

Beloved and devoted wife of John Carty who was with her when she passed, loving mother to Joanne and doting grandmother to Rian, sister of the late Anna, Dermot and Pat. Sadly missed by her sisters Frances and Dene and her nephews and nieces Rachel, Rónán, Feargal, Geraldine, Gavin, Gráinne, Siobhan, Colm, Sean, Annagh, Terence, Michelle and Amanda.

Her remains are reposing in McGlynn's Funeral Home, Dungloe (F94WD68) on Thursday from 6pm to 8pm.

Funeral liturgy in St Crona's Church, Dungloe on Friday at 12 noon. Followed by internment at Maghery graveyard.

Kathleen Mc Hugh, Killygordon and Raphoe

The peaceful death has occurred in Croydon, London in her 88th year of Kathleen McHugh, née Matthewson, Kiltown, Killygordon and formerly Coolaghey, Raphoe.

Beloved wife of Denis, much loved mother to her daughter Catherine (Mc Gowan), son Nigel, daughter-in-law Debbie, and late son-in-law Kevin, devoted grandmother to Kerry, Sinead, Daniel, Ryan, Ciaran, Ellie, and great-grandmother to Cáitlin, Finlay, Aoife and Tommy, cherished sister of Herbie, Maureen, Danny, Nancy. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her husband, son, daughter, daughter-in-law, sisters, brothers, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces extended family neighbours, and friends.

Her remains are reposing at her residence in Kiltown, Killygordon on Wednesday from 6pm to 9pm and on Thursday from 1pm to 9pm.

Funeral leaving from her residence on Friday at 10.30pm for Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon at 11am. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed live on https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish

Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Mary Gillespie, Lettermacaward and Carrick

The peaceful death has occurred of Mary Gillespie, née Gallagher, Lettermacaward and Carrick. She passed away surrounded by her loving family and under the wonderful care of Donegal Community Hospital.

Mary is predeceased by her father Michael James Gallagher and will be sadly missed by Eamon, her children Maureen (Carl), Gary (Katie) and Paul, her grandchildren Amy, Leah, Jason, Thomas and Shay, her mother Nora, sisters Catherine, Jackie, Fiona, Amanda and Noreen, her brothers Michael, Kevin, Danny, Declan and Peter, her in-laws, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Her remains are reposing at Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara, F94 N923 on Wednesday from 12pm to 7pm, with removal to St Columba's Church, Carrick for 8.30pm (via Killybegs) to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass on Thursday morning at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to Donegal Community Hospital.

Hedley Gilliland, Bundoran

The death has taken place peacefully at the home, surrounded by his loving family, of Hedley Gilliland of Siocháin, 21 Tullan Strand Road, Bundoran. 

Predeceased by his granddaughter Grace, he is deeply regretted by his loving wife Patricia, his son Neil, Neil’s partner Katriona and special close family friend Olga and all his neighbours and friends.

House strictly private please. His remains are reposing at McGloin’s Funeral Home, Chapel Road, Cliffoney on Wednesday from 5pm concluding with a celebration of Hedley’s life at 8pm. 

Removal on Thursday morning at 9.30am to Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan for a private cremation. All family and friends welcome to attend the removal at the funeral home on Thursday morning. Cremation strictly private please.

No flowers please. Donations in lieu to The Simon Community, Sligo c/o Patsy Mc Gloin and Sons Undertakers, Cliffoney.

Margaret McCauley, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Margaret McCauley, née Fox, Springvale Care Home, Lennoxtown, formerly of Bonahill, Ballyshannon. She passed away peacefully after three years in the loving care of the staff at Springvale Care Home.

She is sadly missed by her loving sons Seán and Cathal, sister Helen, grandchildren Cara, Calum and Katie, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Her remains will repose at St Michael’s RC Church, Mulleek on Wednesday at 7pm.

Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am, followed by burial in St Michael’s graveyard.

In lieu of flowers, family preference is donation to charity of your choice or to just giving page www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/springvalegardenmargaret

Mary Ann Byrne, Kilcar

The peaceful death has occurred at her home of Mary Ann Byrne, née Cannon, Straleel, Kilcar and formally of Srath Buí, Gleann Cholmcille.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children, Martin (Margaret), Pete (Mary), Mary (Seamus), Bríd (Michael) Michael (Ann), Margaret (Seamus), Gerry (Christine), Ann (Danny RIP), Jimmy (Ciara), Charlie (Orla), Martina (Francis), her 34 cherished grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She is fondly remembered and sadly missed by her brothers Sean, Francie and Hughie, her sisters Threasa, Kathleen and Bríd, her extended family, neighbours and friends. Mary Ann is predeceased by her beloved husband Hugh Patrick, her grandson Barry Breslin, son-in-law, Danny Mc Gill, her brother Peter and sisters Bernadette and Philomena.

Reposing of her remains continues at her residence on Wednesday from 12 noon until 10pm.

Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am in St Cartha's Church Kilcar with burial afterwards in the local Cemetery.

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