Search

08 Sept 2025

Deaths in Donegal, Saturday evening, March 26, 2022

Deaths in Donegal, Saturday, March 26, 2022

The following deaths have taken place:

- Bridie McGeoghegan, Malin and Ballycroy, Co Mayo

- Mary Ellen Greaney, Dublin and Fintown 

- Elma Houston, Sligo Town and formerly Letterkenny 

- David Gibson, Newtowncunningham

- Patricia (Patsy) Norah Mahon, Ballyshannon

- Mirrian McFadden, Carrigart

- Anna Bonner (née McMenamin), Ballybofey

- Margaret (Peggy) Bagnall, Ballyshannon

- John Caldwell, Carrigart

- Paul O’Sullivan, Ballyshannon

- Patricia (Patsy) Gill, née Logue, England and formerly of Malin

Bridie McGeoghegan, Malin and Ballycroy, Co Mayo
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Bridie McGeoghegan, Aughaclay, Malin, née Conway, Shranamonragh, Ballycroy, Co. Mayo.
Removal from the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny took place at 4pm going to her home.
Bridie's Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, March 28 at 11am in St. Patrick's Church, Aughaclay, Malin, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time please from 10pm to 10am and on the morning of the funeral.

Mary Ellen Greaney, Dublin and Fintown
The death has occurred of Mary Ellen Greaney (née Coll), Huntstown, Dublin 15 and formerly of Fintown. March 25 2022, suddenly at home.
Mary Ellen, beloved wife of P.J., dear sister of Seamus, Rosaleen, Josephine, Donal, Annie and Seán and wonderful auntie to all her nieces and nephews.
Very sadly missed by her loving husband, sisters, brothers, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunt, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, friends . . . and Belle.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Clonsilla Village on Tuesday evening, March 29 from 6pm to 8pm.
Removal to the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Huntstown on Wednesday morning (March 30) arriving for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by cremation at Glasnevin Crematorium.
Mary’s funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) at https://www.huntstownparish.ie/webcam/.
Messages of sympathy and condolences for the family may be left at www.cunninghamsfunerals.com.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Irish Red Cross Ukraine Appeal.

Elma Houston, Sligo Town and formerly Letterkenny 
The death has occurred of Elma Freeman (née Houston), Cartron Estate, Sligo Town, Sligo and formerly Main Street, Letterkenny. 
Peacefully at the North West Hospice. Dearly loved wife of the late Basil. Cherished mother of Basil, Raymond, Paul, and Celia. Adored Nanny of Jake, Keelan, Alisha, Caitlin, Luke, Zach, Aaron, Annabelle, Eoin, Shaun and Charlie. Great Grandmother of Esmé, son-In-law Colm, daughters-in-law; Michelle and Tanya. Brothers; Jim and John, sister; Olive. brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her home from 5pm to 8pm Sunday. Removal from her home Monday morning to arrive at Saint Joseph's Church, Ballytivinan, for Mass of Christian Burial at 1pm, burial to follow in Sligo Cemetery. 
Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchtv.ie/stjosephschurch/.
House strictly private to family Monday morning please. Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to the North West Hospice, Sligo. Enquiries to Seamus Feehily and Son Funeral directors, Upper John Street, Sligo 0719171117.

David Gibson, Newtowncunningham

The death has occurred of David Gibson, Killyverry, Newtowncunningham. Unexpectedly, at his late residence.

Predeceased by parents Rose & William Gibson. Devoted father to daughters Caroline, Jacqueline & Donna (Derry), son David (Canada). Deeply regretted by brothers Billy (Letterkenny), Seamus & Sydney (Newtowncunningham), sisters Mina (Scotland), Rosie (Newtowncunningham), Nora & Teresa (Derry) & Sadie (England).

Always remembered by grandchildren Shannon, Conor, Jake , Lee & Alicia. Fondly remembered by extended family members, neighbours and friends.

David's remains will repose at his daughter's residence, 13 Dunree Gardens, Creggan, Derry, from 6pm Saturday, March 26. Funeral from there on Monday morning, March 28, for Mass at 11am in All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Wake strictly private. Funeral Mass can be viewed on http://www.newtownkilleaparish.com/

For those of you who would like to leave a personal messages of condolence, can do so on the Charlie McClafferty Funeral Directors Facebook page.

Patricia (Patsy) Norah Mahon, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Patricia (Patsy) Norah Mahon, Ernedale Heights, Ballyshannon.

March 23, 2022. Peacefully, at Millcroft Nursing Home Enniskillen.

Much loved wife of the late James (Jim) ,dearly loved mother of Helen (Paul) and a devoted grandmother to Andrew (Rachel) and Jayne and a great grandmother of Jessica and Harry.

A service of Thanksgiving will take place in Ballycassidy House Funeral Home 101 Killadeas Road, Enniskillen, BT94 2ES, on Monday March 28 at 1pm, followed by burial in St Anne’s Parish Churchyard Ballyshannon.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Kindfund, Cheques should be made payable to W T Morrison, Funeral Directors and sent to 41 Darling Street, Enniskillen, BT74 7DP, or donate online via wtmorrison.com. Lovingly remembered by her family.

Mirrian McFadden, Devlinreagh, Carrigart

The death has taken place of Mirrian McFadden, Devlinreagh, Carrigart.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence.

Funeral from there on Sunday going to the Church of St John the Baptist, Carrigart for Mass at 2pm followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the Mevagh Parish Facebook Page.


Anna Bonner (née Mc Menamin), Ballybofey

The sudden death has occurred at her late residence of Anna Bonner, née Mc Menamin, 4 The Weavers, Ballybofey. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

Remains reposing at her late residence on Sunday, March 27, from 2pm. Funeral leaving her late residence on Monday, March 28, at 10.30 am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am.

Interment afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to amyloidosis care of any family member or directly to https://royalfreecharity.org/donate/.

House Private to family and close friends, please.


Margaret (Peggy) Bagnall, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Margaret (Peggy) Bagnall, Erne Dale Heights, Ballyshannon, peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

Belated wife of William (Liam) Bagenal. Sadly missed by her children Susan, Tricia, Ann-Marie, Lorraine, Liam, David, Kevin, John-Paul & Joanne. Grandmother and Great grandmother to many. Sadly missed and loved, forever in our hearts.

Reposing at John McGee & Sons Funeral Home, Belleek Road, Ballyshanonn, F94ED21, Saturday March 26 until 9pm.

Removal on Sunday morning from John McGee & Sons Funeral Home going to St. Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon, for 11am Funeral Mass with burial afterwards in Abbey Cemetery. Funeral home private on the morning of the funeral, please.
 
Peggy's Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon
 
Please adhere to Covid guidelines regarding social distancing, hand shaking and wearing of masks, both in the funeral home and the church.
 
All enquiries to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home on 087 2218483.


John Caldwell, Upper Carrick, Carrigart

The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of John Caldwell, Upper Carrick, Carrigart.

His remains are reposing at his late residence.

Funeral from there on Sunday going to the Church of St John the Baptist for Funeral Mass at 11.30am followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.

Mass can be viewed live on the Mevagh Parish Facebook Page.


Paul O’Sullivan, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Paul O'Sullivan, 58 Erne Street, Ballyshannon. Peacefully, at Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Sadly missed by his sons, daughters and grandchildren and all his extended family.
 
Reposing at John McGee & Sons Funeral Home, Belleek Road, Ballyshanonn, F94ED21 Sunday March 27 from 3pm to 7pm. Removal on Monday morning from John McGee & Sons Funeral Home going to St. Patrick's Church Ballyshannon for 11am Funeral mass. Funeral home private on the morning of the funeral please.
 
Paul's Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon
 
Please adhere to Covid guidelines regarding social distancing, hand shaking and wearing of masks, both in the funeral home and the church.
 
All Enquiries to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home on 087 2218483.

Patricia (Patsy) Gill, England and formerly of Malin

The death has taken place in Woodley, Reading, England of Patricia (Patsy) Gill, née Logue, formerly of Malin. She worked as a primary school teacher at Culkeeny National School.

Beloved wife of John and mother of Paul, Aiden, Catherine and Fiona.

Funeral arrangements to be confirmed later.


If you have a death notice or an obituary you wish to have included on Donegal Live, please email: news@donegallive.ie with contact details for verification purposes.

To continue reading this article,
please subscribe and support local journalism!


Subscribing will allow you access to all of our premium content and archived articles.

Subscribe

To continue reading this article for FREE,
please kindly register and/or log in.


Registration is absolutely 100% FREE and will help us personalise your experience on our sites. You can also sign up to our carefully curated newsletter(s) to keep up to date with your latest local news!

Register / Login

Buy the e-paper of the Donegal Democrat, Donegal People's Press, Donegal Post and Inish Times here for instant access to Donegal's premier news titles.

Keep up with the latest news from Donegal with our daily newsletter featuring the most important stories of the day delivered to your inbox every evening at 5pm.