Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Monday evening, August 11
The following deaths have taken place:
- Peggy Gallagher, Falcarrag
- Laurence Sweeney, Clare and Ballybofey
- Eileen Graham, Letterkenny
- Tessie McGettigan, Lifford
- Neil McGleenon, Armagh, Dublin and Ballybofey
- Stephen ‘Ann’ O’Donnell, Ranafast
- Martin Loughrey, Rathmullan
- Kevin McCallion, Newtowncunningham
- Brendan Brogan, Dublin and Donegal
- James McGrory, Letterkenny
- Nellie McGuinness, Glenties
- Nuala Nic Pháidín (née Ní Fhearraigh), Gweedore
Peggy Gallagher, Falcarragh
The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Peggy Gallagher, Mount Carmel, Meenderry, Falcarragh, formerly of Roshine, Dunfanaghy.
Predeceased by her husband Joe, sisters Mary and Agnes and brothers Timmy and Mickey, she is sadly missed by her sons John Joe (Rosaleen), Seamus (Mary) and Paul, daughters Margaret, Rosealeen and Patricia (Hugo), sisters Patricia and Catherine, grandchildren Cillian, Dainne, Roisín, Shauna, Tia, Molly, Sophie, Olivia and Malachey and extended family and friends.
Her remains will repose at her home, F92 VW29, on Tuesday and Wednesday from 12pm to 8pm with Rosary nightly at 8pm. House private to family after the rosary and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday at 12 noon in St Finian’s Church, Falcarragh, with interment afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page and on the church webcam.
Laurence Sweeney, Clare and Ballybofey
The death has taken place peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, or Laurence Sweeney, Coill Mhara, Shannon, Clare and formerly of Ballybofey.
Deeply missed by his heartbroken family, wife Kathleen, children Catherine, Larry, Edwin and Adeline, granddaughter Erin, Larry's partner Sylvia, brothers Brian and Liam, sisters Anne and Eileen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and his many friends.
His remains will repose in Mc Mahon's funeral home Shannon on Wednesday from 6pm to 7.30pm. House strictly private.
Funeral on Thursday to St John and Paul Church Shannon for 11am Mass followed by burial in Illaunmanagh Cemetery.
Donations if desired to Clare Care.
Eileen Graham, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place at Hillcrest Nursing Home, Letterkenny of Eileen Graham, née Fleming, formerly of Gortlee, Letterkenny.
Predeceased by her husband Fred, Eileen will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children- Trevor (Patricia) and Caroline (Ted), and grandchildren Kerry, Alison, Callum and Ryan.
Her remains are reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, F92 XE35, from 5pm to 7pm on Tuesday, where you are most welcome to pay your respects, followed by removal to Trinity Presbyterian Church.
Service of Thanksgiving to be held in Trinity Presbyterian Church, Upper Main Street, Letterkenny at 2pm on Wednesday, followed by committal in Gortlee Cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers if desired to The Alzheimer's Society, Donegal Branch, c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.
Tessie McGettigan, Lifford
The peaceful death has occurred of Tessie McGettigan, née Kelly, aged 101 years, Braide, Lifford, County Donegal, F93 DPT8
Lovingly missed by her son Karl (Carmel) and daughter Paula (Gerard Doherty) grandchildren David, Jack, Peter and Lucy, great-grandchildren Grace and Lilly, nieces, nephews, all her extended family, neighbours and friends. Tessie was predeceased by her husband Robert and infant daughter, her brothers and sisters Rita, Joan, Tony and Frances.
Tessie's remians will repose at her late residence on Monday from 5pm to 9pm and on Tuesday from 11am to 9pm. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral cortege will be leaving her late residence, Braide, Lifford on Wednesday morning at 10.30am going to St Patrick’s Church, Murlog for 11am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed here
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to RNLI c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield.
Neil McGleenon, Armagh, Dublin and Ballybofey
The death has taken place peacefully at home of Neil McGleenon, 128 Markethill Rd Collone Co Armagh, Armagh, BT60 1LF and formerly of Dublin and Ballybofey.
Dearly beloved husband of Kathleen and devoted father to Brian (Lorraine), Bronagh (Ruairì) and Conor (Catherina). Cherished brother of the late Pat. Deeply regretted by his loving wife, sons, daughter, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters Marie and Kathleen, brother Micheal, nieces nephews and the entire family circle and many friends.
His remains will repose at his late residence 128 Markethill Rd Collone BT60 1LF from approximately 5.45pm on Monday.House private to family and close friends on Wednesday morning please.
Removal on Wednesday to arrive at St James of Jerusalem Mullabrack for 11am Requiem Mass. Burial will take place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Stephen ‘Ann’ O’Donnell, Ranafast
The peaceful death has occurred of Stephen ‘Ann’ O’Donnell, Rann na Feirste. He passed away surrounded by his loving family in Donegal Hospice.
Predeceased by their first born baby son, grandchild Pio, parents Peadar and Ann and his brother Patsy, Stephen is sadly missed by his loving wife Bríd, sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen (Róisín), Gavin (Moya) Damien (Orlaith), grandchildren Caoimhe, Ultán, Ruadhán, Bláithín, Croía and Áine, his sisters Bridie, Margaret, Caitríona, Anne Marie and brother John. Hie is deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, extended family and many friends.
His remains are eposing at his late residence in Rann na Feirste, F94 F9W9, from midday Monday and Tuesday with Rosary on both nights at 8pm. Family time only following the Rosary and on the morning of the funeral please.
Requiem Mass at midday on Wednesday in St Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Anagaire, F94 KO22, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass will be streamed on MCN Media st-marys-star-of-the-sea-church and on Annagry Parish Facebook Page.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to the The Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association, Dungloe Community Hospital and the Donegal Hospice.
Martin Loughrey, Rathmullan
The death has taken place peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by his loving family, of Martin Loughrey,
Red Brae, Rathmullan.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Kathleen, daughters Kathy Cussen (Ian), Navan, County Meath, Emer Loughrey, Rathmullan and Aoife McMenamin (Shay), Rathmullan, son Lee Loughrey, Rathmullan, adored grandchildren Cormac, Ailbhe and Davin, sisters Nora McFadden, Kilmacrennan and Renee Rodgers, Ballyshannon, sister-in-law Monica Crawford, Glencar, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Martin is predeceased by his parents May and Neil Loughrey, and sister Marian Canning.
His remains are reposing at his home. House private please.
Requiem Mass at 11am on Wednesday in St Joseph’s Church, Rathmullan. Burial will take place afterwards in Rathmullan Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on MCN Media St Josephs Church Rathmullan.
Kevin McCallion, Newtowncunningham
The death has take place peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, of Kevin McCallion, 3 Colehill, Newtowncunningham, Donegal, F93 HFH7.
Predeceased by parents Owen and Lizzie and sister Kathleen McNamara, he is survived by his loving wife Helena, son Lee (Claire), daughters Deborah Brown (Emmet) and Shauna Kelly (Michael), his grandchildren Ella, Adam, Rhys and Miya. He is deeply missed by brothers Danny, Jackie (Jean) and Dessie (Mary), sisters Sadie (Charlie), Geraldine (Pat) and Patricia (Frankie), nieces, nephews, extended family members, neighbours and many friends.
Kevin's remains are reposing at his late residence. Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral from there on Wednesday morning for requiem Mass at 11am in All Saints Church Newtowncunningham, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c/o of any family member or Charlie Mc Clafferty, Funeral Director.
Brendan Brogan, Dublin and Donegal
The death has taken place of retired Garda Inspector Brendan Brogan, Perrystown, Dublin and late of Donegal. Brendan passed away peacefully following a short illness in the exceptional care of the doctors and nurses in St James' Hospital and Orwell Private Nursing Home.
Deeply regretted by his wife, Mary Patricia, sons Brendan and Paul Gerald, daughter-in-law Helena, grandchildren Conor and Elinor, sisters-in-law Margaret and Nora, brother-in-law Andrew, nieces Ann and Michelle, nephew John, extended family, neighbours and retired colleagues. Brendan was predeceased by his father Hugh, Mother Mary, brothers Manus, Hugh, Patrick, John Gerald and sister Mary.
His remains will repose at Fanagan's Funeral Home, Lower Kimmage Road, D6W N279 on Tuesday, from 5pm to 7pm. House strictly private please.
Removal on Wednesday, morning to the Church of St Paul of the Cross, Mount Argus for Funeral Mass at 11.30am, followed by burial in Mount Venus Cemetery.
Family flowers only.
James McGrory, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place of James McGrory, 2, Beechwood Road, Letterkenny, formerly Sharagore, Linsfort, Buncrana, retired telephonist of the Revenue Commissioners.
He is survived by his beloved wife Catherine, sons Seamus (Letterkenny), Niall (Jacqueline) Omagh, daughters Ellen and Maria (Letterkenny), Aoife Carroll (Michael) Glenswilly, loving Grandad to his cherished grandchild MJ. Deeply missed his family, brothers Neil and Denis (Linsfort) sister Anne Fullerton (Buncrana), nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Removal on Monday to St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for Reception Prayers at 5pm. House private please
Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 11am, which can be viewed on the link www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations if wished to the Donegal Hospice, c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.
Nellie McGuinness, Glenties
The peaceful death has occurred surrounded by her loving family of Nellie McGuinness, Main Street, Glenties.
Predeceased by her parents Frank and Mamie, brother Jim, sister Zita, and brothers in-law Seamus Mc Closkey and Jim Wilson. She is sadly missed and forever loved by her sister Mary (New York), sister-in-law Maureen (Glenties), nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Reposing of Nellie’s remains continues at her late residence on Monday from 12 noon until 10pm with Rosary at 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday morning at 11am in St Connells Church , Glenties with interment afterwards in the local cemetery. Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/glenties
Family flowers only; donations in lieu if desired to The MS Society Ireland c/o any family member.
Nuala Nic Pháidín (née Ní Fhearraigh), Gweedore
The death has occurred at her home of Nuala Mc Fadden (Nuala Phaidí Jimí) of Cnoc Fola, originally of Brinlack, Gweedore.
Predeceased by her parents Paddy Jimi and Madgie, son Noel, son-in-law Rónán and sisters Máire, Treasa and Gráinne, she is sadly missed by her husband John Ghracie, daughters; Graceanne (Ray) and Bernie, sons Neil (Margaret), Pádraig (Eileen), Damian (Debbie), Liam (Gina), Peadar (Rosie), sister Kitty, brothers Muiris, Billy, Joe, Peadar and Pádraig, 15 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and extended family and friends.
Reposing of her remains continues at her home (F92 K6F7) on Monday from 12pm until Rosary at 8pm. House private after rosary and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday at 11am in Teach Pobail Cholmcille, Cnoc Fola, interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page and on the church webcam.
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