Death notices for Donegal - Friday evening, November 17

The following deaths have taken place:

- Sarah Jo Colhoun, Malin

- Mary Perry, Donegal Town

- Bernadette McDonough, Dublin and Donegal Town

- Liam Mc Glinchey, Stranorlar

- John McCloskey, Inch Island and Derry 

- Tony McGroary, Frosses

- Maire McNulty, Kilcar

- Lily Rodgers, Newtowncunningham

- Margaret Wasylko, Chicago and Donegal Town

- Collie McCrea, Donegal Town

- Sadie Russell, Lifford and Gaoth Dobhair

- Jim Doherty, Annagry

- Robert Hegarty, Inch Island

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 leave Liam Collins Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh, F93 E4FN on Friday, November 17 at 9pm, going to her home. Family time please from 10pm to 11am. Family flowers only donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice c/o of any family member. Funeral arrangements to be confirmed later.

Mary Perry, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Mary Perry, Winterhill, Donegal Town peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Tommy and infant son Graeme. Much-loved mother of Tom (Jean), Isobel (Brian Hilley), and Gordon (Charlotte). Deeply regretted by her eleven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Reposing in her son Tom’s home, The Heeney’s, Donegal Town, F94 HY03. House strictly private please at Mary’s request. Removal from Tom’s residence at 2pm Sunday 19th November for funeral service in Donegal Presbyterian Church at 2.30pm followed by burial in the Glebe Cemetery, Donegal Town.

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.

Liam Mc Glinchey, Stranorlar

The death has occurred at Galway University Hospital, of Liam McGlinchey, Admiran, Stranorlar, F93 K37K.

Beloved husband of Rose and much loved father of Hugh, Roisin, John, Clare, Michael, Conor, cherished brother of Peggy (Margaret) London) and the late Joseph, Dolly (Sarah) and Connie,(Conal).

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, sister, grandchildren, extended family and friends.

Remains reposing at his late residence on Saturday, November 18 from 10am.

Funeral leaving from there on Sunday morning, November 19th at 10.30am for Requiem Mass at 11am in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar. Interment in Drumboe cemetery.

The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired to the National Council of the Blind Ireland (NCBI) https://vi.ie/supporting-us/donate-now/.

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

John McCloskey, Inch Island and Derry 

The death has occurred at the Foyle Hospice of John McCloskey, Grange, Inch Island and formerly Rossdowney Park, Derry.

Beloved husband of Siobhan; loving father of Mairead and Roisin; dear brother of Michael, Francis and Anne; father-in-law of Tony and much loved grandfather of Sorcha, Niamh and Sinead. Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by his loving wife, daughters, son-in-law, grandchildren, sister, brothers, his wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

John's remains are reposing at his home. Family time please from 11pm to 11am.

Removal from his home on Saturday afternoon at 1.15pm going to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Inch Island for Requiem Mass at 2.00pm followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed on YouTube Parish of Fahan.

Tony McGroary, Frosses

The death has occurred peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, of James A McGroary, known as Tony, Ballymachill, Frosses, F94T3Y6.

Predeceased by his son Seamus, he is sadly missed by his loving wife Margaret, sons Donall Martin and John, daughter Caitriona, daughters-in-law, son-in-law and grandchildren, brothers Denis and Joe, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephew, godchildren, wide circle of family and friends.

His remains are reposing at his family home F94T3Y6 on Thursday from 6pm to 9pm and on Friday from 12 noon until 9pm.

Removal on Saturday for 12 noon Funeral Mass in the Church to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Tony's Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://mcnmedia.tv/Camera/st-marys-frosses-inver

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice care of any family member or John McGowan Funeral Directors. House Private on Saturday morning.

A one way system will operate during wake times with entry via the Frosses/Glenties road and exit on the Killian/Keeloges Road. Please follow funeral signs.

Maire Mc Nulty, Kilcar

The death has taken place of Maire McNutly, Kilcausey.

Her remains are reposing at her home. 

Removal from her home Saturday at 10.30am for Funeral Mass in St Cartha's Church, Kilcar at 11am followed by interment in Kilcar Cemetery.

Lily Rodgers, Newtowncunningham

The peaceful death has taken place at her home of Elizabeth (Lily) Rodgers née Callaghan, Castleforward, Newtowncunningham F93 KX52.

Deeply missed by her loving family Liam, Shaun, Daniel, Mary, Dominic, Patrick, Joan, Madeline and Damian, sisters Mary, Margaret and Teresa, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, in-laws, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours. Lily is predeceased by her husband Anton, her brothers and sisters, and grandchildren Natasha, Michael, Danielle.

Lily’s remains will be reposing at her late residence on Thursday from 6pm and from 12pm on Friday, with Rosary both nights at 9pm. Family time after the Rosary please and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral from there on Saturday at 11.30am going to All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham for 12 noon Requiem Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/newtowncunningham Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice and All Saints Chapel Fund c/o any family member.

Margaret Wasylko, Chicago and Donegal Town

The death has taken place of Margaret Wasylko, née Diver, of Chicago and formerly of Doonan, Donegal Town. 

Predeceased by her parents, Mary and John, and her brother Eamonn. she is sadly missed and always remembered by her husband John, son Paul, daughters Séana and Elaine, grand children Grace, Tom and Leah, brothers and sisters Sean, Paddy, Charlie, Patricia, Paul, Ciaran and Mark, and a large circle of family and friends.

A Mass for the repose of Margaret’s soul will take place on Saturday at 7pm in St Mary’s Church, Killymard and interment of ashes will take place at a later date.

Collie McCrea, Donegal Town

The death has occurred peacefully in Donegal Community Hospital of Connell (Collie) McCrea, Tullycullion, Donegal Town, F94 DT7X.

Loving husband to Gertrude, Father to Anthony (Sarah Mac Evilly, Westport), Carmel (Dermot Kelly, Westport), Maeve. Grandfather to Cassie and Harry and extended family.

Connell’s remains will repose at his late residence in Tullycullion, Donegal Town on Friday from 2pm until 8pm with removal to St Patrick’s Church for 8.30pm.

Funeral mass in St Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town at 11am on Saturday with burial immediately afterwards in Clar Graveyard.

Family flowers only, donations, if so desired, to Donegal Community Hospital and/or SVdeP care of any family member or R Faulkner & Son’s Funeral Directors.

Sadie Russell, Lifford and Gaoth Dobhair

The death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital of Sadie Russell, née Nic Suibhne, 8 Ballyduff Park, Lifford, F93 A6CD and formerly Gaoth Dobhair. Sadie passed away peacefully after a short illness surrounded by her loving family.

She is deeply missed by her husband Joe, daughters and sons Martina, Joe, Sheila, Georgina, Liam, Nollaig, Siobhan, Zara, James and Katie, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, partners, grandchildren, brothers, sisters and all her extended family and friends.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence 8 Ballyduff Park F93 A6CD on Thursday until 10pm and Friday from 11am to 10pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral from her late residence on Saturday morning at 10.20am going to St Patrick’s Church, Murlog for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/

Family flowers only please donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Care West (Donegal Cancer Support Centre) c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.

Jim Doherty, Annagry

The death occurred at the Donegal Hospice, of James Doherty, Culacrick, Annagry, F94 C5K0, originally of Glasgow.

Predeceased by his parents Dan and Sarah Doherty. Sadly missed by his wife Sheila, daughter Annemarie and her partner Barry, son Neil, grandson Jamie, sister Anne Finn and her husband Peter, brother Neil Doherty and his partner Anne and extended family and friends.

His remains will repose at Roarty's Funeral Home, Derrybeg (F92 DN4X) on Thursday from 2pm until Rosary time at 8pm. Removal afterwards to the family home in Culacrick. House private to family, neighbours and friends only. 

Funeral Mass in St Mary's Star of the Sea Church,  Annagry on Saturday at 11am, interment afterwards in the new graveyard. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam and on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page https://bit.ly/3DoIMm.

Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu, to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Kieran Roarty Funeral Director.

Robert Hegarty, Inch Island

The death has occurred at Altnagelvin Hospital of Robert Hegarty, Baylett, Inch Island.

Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by his brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

His remains are reposing at his home. Family time please from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral. 

Removal from his home on Saturday morning at 10.15am going to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Inch Island for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem mass can be viewed on YouTube, Parish of Fahan.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Irish Heart Foundation c/o any family member.

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