Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Monday morning, February 23

The following deaths have taken place:

- Kapil Verma, Letterkenny

- Eileen Warren, Ballyshannon

- Katherine Mary Maguire, Cavan, Fermanagh and Raphoe

- John Hegarty, Letterkenny

- Trevor Gallagher, Ramelton

- Maura Pierce, Donegal Town

- Christy Molloy, Galway and Glenties

- Mary King, Drumfries

- Patsy Gallagher, Bridgend

Kapil Verma, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has occurred at his late residence of Kapil Verma, 10 McNeely Villas, Letterkenny, F92V05P.

Beloved husband of Margaret and devoted father of Mark (Paula), Jason, Gavin (Dympna), and Sheena (Damien). He is sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his family, cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren, extended family, neighbours, and many friends.

His remains are reposing at his late residence on Monday from 2pm to 9pm, and Tuesday from 12 noon to 9pm. All are welcome to attend and pay your respects.

Cremation will take place on Wednesday at 11am in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

Eileen Warren, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Eileen Warren, Kildoney Glebe, Ballyshannon, F94 K5T6. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving and caring family in the comfort of her home.

Devoted wife of John (Sean). Dearly loved mother of Martin (Mairead), Aidan (Alison) and Majella (Mark) and her baby boy John, born sleeping. Beloved grandmother to her nine grandchildren Kelsie, Dáire, Gerry, Nessa, Katelyn, JJ, Grace, Elodie and baby Callum. Her passing is deeply regretted by her sister, Mary (Anthony RIP) and sister-in-law Marian, Tony, Teresa and Gerard, her Nephews, Stephen and Charles, nieces, Joan and Margaret, extended family, wide circle of beloved neighbours, friends and ceili dancers.

Her remains are reposing at her home on Monday and Tuesday from 2pm to 8pm. There will be a one way system in operation for the wake, entry via Heron's Cove and exit via Creevy cross roads.

Removal on Wednesday to St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for 11am funeral Mass with burial afterwards in The Abbey Cemetery. Eileen's funeral mass can be viewed on the church webcam 

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.

Katherine Mary Maguire, Cavan, Fermanagh and Raphoe

The death has taken place peacefully surrounded by her loving family, of Katherine Mary Maguire, née Carlin, The Birches, Ballyconnell, County Cavan, formerly of Munville House, Lisnaskea, County Fermanagh, and The Diamond, Raphoe, County Donegal.

Beloved wife of the late Thomas Frederick Maguire, dearly loved mother of Tom and Helen, adored Grandma of Eva and Joshua, cherished mother-in-law to Niall (McSharry) and James (Shannon), and darling sister of John and Hugh Carlin and esteemed sister-in-law to Andrew Maguire. She is predeceased by her parents, Hugh and Breda Carlin. Katherine will be greatly missed by her family, extended family, dear friends and former colleagues and warmly remembered by all.

House strictly private, please.

A Funeral Service in celebration of Katherine’s life will be held on Wednesday at 11am in Holy Cross Church, 24 Knocks Road, Lisnaskea, County Fermanagh BT92 0FL with burial afterwards in Holy Cross Church graveyard. Funeral Service can be viewed live on the church webcam 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers to Marie Curie and NHS Charities

John Hegarty, Letterkenny

The death has taken place of John Hegarty, Lisnaneese, Letterkenny, Donegal, F92 K5C2. He passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at the Donegal Hospice.

Predeceased by his parents James and Martha, brothers Pat and Fr James and sisters Kathleen Gallagher (Derry), Mary Crossley (Lancashire) and Rosaleen Conaghan (Rathdonnell); he is sadly missed by his wife Frances, sons Seamus (Joanne) and Paul, daughters Marie and Marguerite (Damien), his beloved grandchildren Ryan, Aimee, Aoibhinn, Dáithí and Cillian, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

His remains are reposing at his home with wake continuing on Monday from 11am until 10pm with Rosary at 9pm.

Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 11am in the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Gortlee, Letterkenny with interment afterwards in Conwal Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on the Church of the Irish Martyrs YouTube channel.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member.

Trevor Gallagher, Ramelton

The death has occurred peacefully, in Cheshire, England, of Maura Pierce, née Martin, Garvagh, Barnesmore, Donegal Town.

Predeceased by her father Peter and mother Maggie and brothers Paddy and Dessie; sadly missed by her son Kevin, (Cheshire), her brother Brendan (Noreen) Garvagh, sister Doris (Norfolk) and extended family.

Maura’a remains were returned to St Agatha’s Church, Clar, Donegal Town where they reposed overnight.  Funeral ceremony at 11am on Monday, followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to Solace Cancer Support Centre, Donegal Town, care of any family member or Cassidy Funeral Directors. Maura’s funeral mass can be viewed live here.

Christy Molloy, Galway and Glenties

The sudden death has occurred of Christy Molloy, Loughrea, County Galway and formerly of The Rock, Glenties.

Predeceased by his parents, Rose and John and his baby niece Aisling; sadly missed by his sisters Mary (Edward RIP), Rosaleen, Anne (Pat), Edel (Tony), and brother Julian (Patricia), his nieces, nephews, grand-niece and grand-nephew, his many friends and neighbours.

Removal from Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara on Monday morning at 10.25am to St Connell’s Church, Glenties for Requiem Mass at 11am, with burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/glenties.

Mary King, Drumfries

The death has occurred at her home of Mary King, Fallask, Drumfries and formerly Pound Cottages, Burt.

Beloved wife of Mike, cherished mother of Fiona, Wendy Hegarty (Laurence), Sean, Nikki and Emma (Sonny); dear sister of Jim, Robert and Margaret McLaughlin. Predeceased by her brothers Eamon, John and Cathal, sister Madge and grandson Calan. Deeply mourned and will be forever missed by her loving husband, son, daughters, grandchildren, brothers, sister, extended family and friends.

Family time please on the day of the funeral.

Removal from her daughter Wendy Hegarty’s home at Grange, Inch Island, F93 D9W9 on Monday at 1.15pm to St Aengus’ Church, Burt for Requiem Mass at 2.00pm, followed by interment in Burt Cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/burt.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Alzheimer Society of Ireland c/o any family member or Shaun Murphy Funeral Director.

Patsy Gallagher, Bridgend

The death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice of Patsy Gallagher, 271 Skeoge Cottages, Bridgend.

Much-loved father of Selena and Anita and dear brother of Eileen Devine and Angela Friel. Predeceased by his loving wife Margaret, sisters Margaret Callaghan, Rose Coyle, Francis Walsh and brother John. Deeply mourned and will be forever missed by his loving daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchild, sisters, brother, wider family circle and friends.

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

Removal on Monday at 10.15am to St Aengus’ Church, Burt for requiem Mass at 11.00am followed by interment in Burt Cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/burt.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Shaun Murphy Funeral Director.

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