Death notices for Donegal on Wednesday evening, February 5

The following deaths have taken place:

- Leila Speer, Ramelton and Canada

- Mary Hegarty, Glencolmcille

- John Pat Kerr, Rathmullan

- Lily Thompson, Letterkenny

- Dugald MacFarlane, Rathmullan

- Paddy Gallagher, Glenties

Leila Speer, née Patterson, Ramelton and Canada

The death has taken place in Vancouver, Canada of Leila Speer, née Patterson, wife of the late William Speer, formerly of Cashelshanaghan, Ramelton.

Daughter of the late Samuel John and Isa Patterson. Predeceased by her sisters Sadie Mitchell and Millie Mitchell also her brother Jim Patterson.; lovingly remembered by her son Ren, daughter-in-law Marilyn, grandson Brendan and Danna. Cherished sister of Isabel Hanna (Armagh), brother Mervyn Patterson and his wife Zoe (Portstewart), brother Winston Patterson and his wife Cynthia (Ballindrait) and sister-in-law Wendy, wife of the late Jim Patterson (Castlefin).

A service of Thanksgiving for her life will take place in Donoughmore Presbyterian Church, Castlefinn, F93 DK40 on Sunday at 2.30pm.

Mary Hegarty, Glencolmcille

The death has taken place of Mary Hegarty, née Gallagher, Malinmore, Glencolmcille.

Predeceased by her husband Frank, daughter Irene, grandson Emmet, son-in-Law Peter (Australia) and her brothers (Kilcar), Mary is very sadly missed by her loving family: James (Nancy), Brian (Anne), Frank (Mary), Bernadette (Australia), Bridie (Sean), Michael (Margaret) New York, Teresa (Jimmy), Patrick (Lorraine), Nora (Paul) UK, Noel (Anna), Paul (Anne), her 32 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren and her niece Rose Gallagher (Dublin).

Her remains will repose at Shovlin's Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara, F94A250, on Thursday from 12 noon to 4pm with removal to her late residence at Malinmore, Glencolmcille, (F94 KP21).

Funeral Mass at 11am on Saturday in St Columba's Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed here

John Pat Kerr, Rathmullan

The death has taken place peacefully at Donegal Hospice, of John Pat Kerr, Meenreagh, Rathmullan, F92 F291.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Brigid, brothers Eddie and James, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends, he is predeceased by his sister Mary and brother Barney.

His remains are reposing at his home from 6pm until 10pm on Wednesday and from 12 noon until 10pm Thursday. Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Requiem Mass takes place on Friday at 12 noon in St Catherine’s Church, Oughterlin. Burial will take place afterwards in Rathmullan Cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member or Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.

Lily Thompson, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Elizabeth (Lily) Thompson, née Smith, Kiltoy, Letterkenny.

Predeceased by husband James, parents Jim and Frances, and siblings Jim, Alec, Nan and Nell, Lily is survived by her niece Diane (Stephen) Thompson, nephews Paul (Pauline) Ramsay and Ivor (Caroline) Ramsay. Lily will be sadly missed by her family members in England, Scotland and Wales, and a wide circle of friends and good neighbours.

Her remains will repose at Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, F92 XE35, on Wednesday from 7pm until 9pm. Lily’s remains will arrive at Conwall Parish Church on Thursday at 6.45pm to repose overnight.

Funeral service there on Friday at 2pm followed by interment in New Leck Cemetery.

Dugald MacFarlane, Rathmullan

The death has taken place peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, Derry, of Dugald MacFarlane, The Breakwater, Lehardan, Rathmullan.

Dearly loved father of Peter and Fiona, he is predeceased by his wife Ann.

His remains are reposing at his late residence on Thursday from 4pm until 9pm. House strictly private on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Service on Friday at 2pm in St Columba's Church, Rathmullan followed by interment in the adjoining churchyard.

Paddy Gallagher, Glenties

The death has taken place peacefully at Letterkenny Hospice surrounded by his loving family, of Paddy Gallagher, Station Road, Glenties.

Predeceased by brothers Seán and Thomas, Paddy was much loved by his wife Moya and children Aisling, Orlaith, Ciarán and Aifric. He is sadly missed by his grandchildren Daithí, Ruairí, Naoise, Iarlaith, Faela, Croíadh, Damhán, Ruadhán, and Odhrán, son-in-law Niall, daughter-in-law Jennifer, brothers, Michael and Kevin, sister Mary, sisters-in-law La and Breid, nieces and nephews and extended family.

Reposal of his remains continues at his home in Station Road, Glenties F94CA34 on Wednesday February from 12 noon to 9 pm. House private on the morning of the funeral.

Removal on Thursday morning to St Connell's Church, Glenties arriving for Funeral Mass 11am followed by burial afterwards in Conwal Cemetery, Letterkenny. Funeral mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/glenties

Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Donegal Hospice.

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