Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Monday evening, December 8

The following deaths have taken place:

- Annie Marie McKinley, Dunfanaghy

- Charlie Callaghan, Ramelton

- Edward McCosker, Lifford

- Tara Scanlon,  Killygordon

- Maria McMenamin, Rossnowlagh

- Maxi McCreary, Killygordon

- Andy McCallion, Muff

Annie Marie McKinley, Dunfanaghy

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Annie Marie (Nan) McKinley (nee Dunleavy), Kill Brea, Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal, F92 X0C7.

Sadly missed and much loved by her sons Fred (Kathleen) and James (Mary), her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister Martha, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Reposing at her home from on Monday, December 8 at 4.00pm.

Funeral Service in Holy Trinity Church, Hornhead Road, Dunfanaghy, on Wednesday at 1.00pm. Burial afterwards in Clondahorkey Cemetery.

Family time, please, from 10.00 p.m. to 10.00 a.m. and on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to The Creeslough Day Centre c/o any family member or James Harkin Funeral Director.

Charlie Callaghan, Ramelton

The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Charlie Callaghan, Ballyare, Ramelton.

Deeply regretted by his loving family, daughters Anne Marie Mc Gee (Denis) and Roisin, sons Packie and Johnny (Tara), and their mother Bernie, grandchildren Dylan, Caolain, Emma, Chloe and Charlie, great-grandson Cody, nephews, extended family and friends.

Reposing at the residence of his son Johnny and Tara Callaghan, Gortnavern, Coolboy, Letterkenny, F92 HYD7, from 6pm on Monday, December 8.

Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11 am in St Peter’s Church, Milford. Burial afterwards in Tully Cemetery.

Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Peter’s Church, Milford.

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

Edward McCosker, Lifford

The death has taken place on December 8 at Letterkenny University Hospital of Edward McCosker, 2 Butcher Street, Lifford.

Beloved husband of the late Margaret (Peggy) and brother of the late Thomas, Joe and Billy.

Reposing at his niece Margaret McGrinder’s home, 31 Mourne Place, Strabane on Monday, December 8 from 6p.m.

Funeral leaving his niece’s home on Tuesday at 9.25a.m. for Requiem Mass in St Patrick's Church, Murlog, Lifford at 10a.m.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Deeply regretted by his sorrowing nieces, nephews and family circle.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Family time please from 10p.m. to 11a.m. and on the morning of the funeral.

The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam.

Tara Scanlon,  Killygordon

The death has occurred of Tara Scanlon, formerly Drumavish, Crossroads, Killygordon. F93 RF78.

Predeceased by her mother Nora.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughter Chloe, father Eddie, brother Edward, sisters Elaine and Edel, extended family and friends.

Reposing at the home of her father Eddie Scanlon at Drumavish, Crossroads, Killygordon on Monday, December 8 from 6pm to 9pm and on Tuesday from 12noon to 9pm.

Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday at 10.20 am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon.

Interment in the adjoining churchyard.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live here.

Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired directly to the Donegal Hospice  or care of any family member.

Family on the morning of the funeral please.

Maria McMenamin, Rossnowlagh

The sudden death has occurred of Maria Frances Josephine McMenamin, Corker, Rossnowlagh, at her residence.

Beloved daughter of the late Mary & Dan McMenamin, Corker, Rossnowlagh.

Jo lived for many years in America. She made her home in Braintree, Boston, with her precious son Danny, who sadly predeceased her just a little over one year ago. Beloved sister to Anna/June, Donal, Nuala, Pauline & their partners. Doting grandmother / Baba to her darlings Shelby and Bailey.

Aunty Josie to Timothy, Siobhan & Hannah. Aunty Jo to her many much-loved nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Godmother to Jo-Ann and Stuart. Her much-loved cousins, lifelong friends and neighbours.

Jo will be sadly missed by so many on both sides of the Atlantic.

 Reposing on Saturday, December 13 at 1.30pm to 3.30pm at John McGee & Sons Funeral home, Belleek Rd, Ballyshannon, F94ED21 where everyone is welcome to say their goodbyes. Followed by private cremation. 

Please join her family for soup and sandwiches in Dorrian's Hotel, Main Street, Ballyshannon at 3.45pm.

Maxi McCreary, Killygordon

The death has taken place at Brindley Manor Nursing home of Maxi McCreary, Glebe House, Ballinacor, Killygordon, F93 N2RT, surrounded by his loving family.

He is predeceased by his parents Kathleen and William, son Wesley, brother Derek and brother-in-law Tom.

Maxi will be deeply missed by his loving wife Louise, sons Darren (Lorraine), Brian, daughter Maxine (John).

Much-loved granda of Caitlín, Sophie, Josh, James and Ben.

Sadly missed by his sisters Muriel (Jimmy), Frankie, Wendy (Robert), sister-in-law Anne (Peter) and their daughter Kerry, the wider family circle, all Topline McCreary staff and his many friends.

His remains will repose at his late residence on Monday, December 8 from 10am to 10pm.

Funeral leaving from his home on Tuesday at 1.30pm, going to Donoughmore Presbyterian Church, Liscooley for 2pm Service of Thanksgiving, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

The house is private to family only please on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland, care of Terence McClintock Funeral Director.

Andy McCallion, Muff

The death has occurred of Andy McCallion, Iskaheen, Muff on December 7, peacefully at the Donegal Hospice.

Predeceased by his wife Mary and sadly missed by his son Seamus (Rosemary), his daughters Mary and Kathleen (Jonathan) and grandchildren Mollie, Jack, Ciaran, Aine, Andrea, Patrick and great-grandchildren India, Ionah and Arlo.

Funeral from his home on Tuesday at 10:30 am for 11am requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Iskaheen, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

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

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

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