Donegal deaths, Saturday evening, February 12, 2022

The following deaths have taken place:

- Moses Gillespie Bates, Raphoe

- Junko Okura, Burt

- Brid McHugh, Doochary

- John Cleary, Ballyshannon

- Gertie Boyle, Falcarragh

Moses Gillespie Bates, Raphoe

The sudden death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Moses Gillespie Bates, 295 St Eunan's Terrace, Raphoe. Formerly Drumavish, Crossroads, Killygordon.

Reposing at his late residence from 6pm today, Saturday, February 12. Funeral from there on Monday, February 14 at 1.30pm for 2 pm service in Raphoe Presbyterian Church and burial afterwards in the family plot at St Mary’s Church, Stranorlar. 

House private to family, close friends and neighbours. 

Family time only from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Raphoe Presbyterian Church, Friends of Letterkenny Hospital or Finn View Ward, St Joseph’s Hospital, Stranorlar care of John Eaton Junior, Drumbarnet Middle, Manorcunningham.

Junko Okura, Burt

The death has occurred of Junko Okura at the Donegal Hospice of Junko Okura, Smyth’s House, Blanket Nook, Burt. 

Beloved wife of Énrí Mac Aodha, much loved mother of Míchéal, Ciarán and Clare and dearly loved grandmother of Aya June. 

Private cremation will take place at Lakelands Crematorium. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, sons, daughter, grandchild and family circle.

Brid McHugh, Doochary

The death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital of Brid McHugh, Derrynaconnell, Doochary.

Her remains will be reposing at her late residence this evening.

Removal on Sunday evening going to St Conal’s Church, Doochary for 6 o’clock where she will repose overnight.

Funeral Mass on Monday at 11 o’clock with interment afterwards in the new cemetery.

Due to Covid 19, the house will be private to family and close friends only.

John Cleary, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of John Cleary, Dunmuckrin, Ballyshannon, peacefully at Aras Mhic Shuibhne Nursing Home, Mullinasole, Laghey.

John is predeceased by his father James, mother Agnes, brothers Michael and Patsy. He will be sadly missed by his sister Marie, brother in law Milo, nephew Peadar, cousins, relatives and friends.

Reposing at McGee's funeral home, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon on Sunday from 4 o'clock to 6 o'clock. Removal on Monday from the funeral home at 10.15am; travelling via Drumacrin, Rathmore and Dunmuckrin to arrive at St. Joseph's Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11 o'clock, with interment in the adjoining Cemetery.

Donations in lieu of flowers to Aras Mhic Shuibhne patients comfort fund c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors or any family member.

House private please.

Gertie Boyle, Falcarragh

The death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice of Gertie Boyle (nee Mc Guire), Falcarragh. Predeceased by her husband John.

Sadly missed by her loving family Pat, Bernie, Seanie, Maureen, Angela, and Denise, her sons in law and daughters in law, sister Bridgin, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Her remains will repose at her late residence with Rosary at 9pm.

Funeral Mass on Sunday, February 13 at 1.30pm in St Fíonan’s Church, Falcarragh, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

House private to family and friends only please, and on the morning of the Funeral.

Please adhere to current guidelines Regarding social distancing hand shaking and wearing of face masks.

The Funeral mass can be viewed live on https//www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/falcarragh-parish-church or Sweeney Funeral Directors’ Facebook page.

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