Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Saturday morning, February 28

The following deaths have taken place:

- John Collins, Derry and Manorcunningham

- Marie Dillon, Limerick, Clare and Donegal Town

- Enda Drummond, Ballyshannon

- Frank Blaney, Dublin and Letterkenny

- Seamus Gallagher, Mullaghduff and Dublin

- Tony Foy, Raphoe and Dublin

- Barney McGranaghan, Wexford and Letterkenny

- Patricia Mc Garvey, Ramelton

- Rita Kane, Derrybeg and Dublin, Kerry and Wicklow

John Collins, Derry and Manorcunningham

The death has taken place peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, of John Collins, Gelvin Grange, Waterside, Derry, BT47 2LD and Manorcunningham, Donegal.

Beloved husband of Martina, devoted father of Stacey, Ryan and Amber, father-in-law of Tristiana and dear brother of Gerard, Kathy, Anthony and Yvonne.

John's remains will be reposing in his home, 35 Gelvin Grange, Waterside, Derry, from 11 am on Saturday. Family time please from 10 pm to 11 am.

Funeral from there on Monday at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Trench Road. Interment will take place afterwards in St Columba’s Cemetery, Drumaghill. 

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Dementia NI.

Marie Dillon, Limerick, Clare and Donegal Town

The death has taken place of Marie Dillon, née Crawford, Clareview, Limerick and formerly of Cratloe and Donegal Town. Marie passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family and in the excellent care of the staff of Four Ferns Nursing home in Foxrock, Dublin.

Beloved wife of the late Joe, dearly loved mother of Antoinette, Pauline, Patrick, David and Anna-Marie. She is sadly missed by her daughters-in-laws Ann and Carol, sons-in-laws John, Joe and Moss. Marie was the very proud granny of David, Mark, Claire, Katie, Andrea, Gillian, Jonathan, Sarah, Ryan, Rachel, Jack and Laila. Fondly remembered by her sisters and brothers Noelle, Martin, Rita, Goretti, David and Paul, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family, many wonderful friends and neighbours. She is predeceased by sister Anna and brother Gerry.

Her remains are arriving to St John's Church, Cratloe, County Clare, V95 CF44 for Requiem Mass at 1pm on Monday with burial afterwards in Craughaun cemetery, Cratloe.

No flowers please. Donations, if desired to a charity of your choice.

Enda Drummond, Ballyshannon

The sudden death has taken place peacefully at Beaumont Hospital of Enda Drummond, Finner, Ballyshannon.

Predeceased by his loving parents Eddie and Philippine, Enda is sadly missed by his brother Kieran (Frances) and sister Frances (John), his nephew Eugene (Louise) and his nieces Sarah (Shane) and Eve and his godson Adam and all extended family and friends.

His remains are reposing at John McGee & Sons Funeral Home, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon, F94ED21 on Sunday from 4pm to 8pm. House private at all times please.

Removal on Monday from his brother Kieran's residence to St Joseph's Church, The Rock, for 11.30am Mass with burial afterwards in The Abbey Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be live streamed on John McGee & Sons Funeral Directors and Funeral Home Facebook page

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to Irish Haemophilia Society c/o John McGee & sons Funeral Directors or any family member.

Frank Blaney, Dublin and Letterkenny

The death has taken place of Frank Blaney, Deansgrange, Dublin and formerly Wolfe Tone Place, Letterkenny. He passed away peacefully in the care of all the staff at St Vincent’s University Hospital, after excellent care at Belmont Nursing Home.

Beloved husband of Marian and devoted father of Helen, Suzanne, Denise, Frankie, Marian, Patrick and Seán, he will be sadly missed by his wife, children, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren John, Blaney, Joseph and Iveagh, his sister, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

His remains are reposing at his home on Sunday from 3pm to 5pm.

Funeral on Monday in the Church of the Holy Family, Kill Avenue arriving at 10.45am for an 11am Mass followed by private cremation.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Society of St Vincent de Paul, a charity close to his heart.

Seamus Gallagher, Mullaghduff and Dublin

The death has occurred of Seamus Gallagher, Mullaghderg Banks, Mullaghduff, Kincasslagh.

Predeceased by his parents Dominick and Gracie and his brother Pat, he is sadly missed by his loving sons Brian, Kevin and David, his devoted partner Rita, daughters-in-law Ursula and Esther, his adored grandchildren JD, Lily-Grace, Megan, Angus and Rory, extended family, neighbours and many friends in Donegal, Dublin and Wicklow.

His remains are reposing at McGlynn’s Funeral Home, Dungloe, F94 ND68, on Saturday from 5pm to Rosary at 8pm.

Removal from there on Sunday to St Mary’s Church, Kincasslagh for funeral Mass at 1pm, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed here

Tony Foy, Raphoe and Dublin

The death has taken place suddenly at his home, of Tony Foy, Raphoe and formerly of Bannow Road Cabra Dublin 7. 

Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Julia, brother Bernard. Tony will be very sadly missed by his brothers, Joe, Gerry, John, Edward and Philip , sister Sally, sisters-in-law Theresa, Sheila, Angela, Beverly, Meena and Anne, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.

His remains are reposing at Lanigan's Funeral Home, Faussagh Avenue, Cabra on Friday from 2pm to 4pm.

Removal on Saturday to the Church of the Most Precious Blood, Cabra arriving for 10.15am Mass, followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium at 12.30.

Barney McGranaghan, Wexford and Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place of Bernard (Barney) McGranaghan, Bridgetown, Wexford and Letterkenny, Donegal.

Beloved husband of Barbara; loving father of Bernard (Dublin) and daughter Gráinne (Wexford); deeply regretted and very sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughter, daughter-in-law Nuala, son-in-law Colin, his cherished grandchildren Aoife, Luke, Daniel, Alastair and Henry. Also mourned by his sister Susan and brother Dicky, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. He is predeceased by his brothers James, Leo, John, Paddy and Danny, his sisters Margaret and Sally. 

His remains are reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, in Letterkenny, F92 XE35 on Friday from 3pm with removal at 4.30pm to St Eunan's Cathedral for reception prayers at 5pm to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass on Saturday at 11am followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Patricia Mc Garvey, Ramelton

The death has taken place peacefully at the Donegal Hospice of Patricia McGarvey, née Gallagher, White Leas, Ramelton, F92 W2W8.

Sadly missed by her loving sons and daughters, Edward (Annette), Nichola (Leon), Kieran (Amanda), Daryl (Shauna), Bróna (Brendan), Niamhann (Paul) and Ursula, grandchildren, sisters Pauline and Margaret, brothers Patsy and Edward, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Patricia is predeceased by her husband Dan, son Kevin, brother Jock and parents Margaret and John.

Her remains are reposing at her home. Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Requiem Mass on Friday at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed on the church webcam

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

Rita Kane, Derrybeg and Dublin, Kerry and Wicklow

The death has taken place of Rita Kane, née Byrne, Carrick, Derrybeg, County Donegal and formerly of Blackrock, County Dublin; Arklow, County Wicklow and Kenmare, County Kerry. She passed away peacefully, in the care of the staff at Áras Ghaoth Dobhair Nursing Home.

Predeceased by her husband Michael Kane, she is sadly missed by her daughters Brenda, Sheila and Eileen, sons Michael, John, Brian and Ronan, extended family and friends.

Funeral Mass at 11am on Friday in St Patrick’s Church, Curtlestown, Enniskerry, County Wicklow followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.

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