Death notices and funeral arrangements on Wednesday morning, May 6
The following deaths have taken place:
- Maura Connaughton, Ardara and Dublin
- Nora Gallagher, Ramelton, Letterkenny and Glasgow
- Brian McLaughlin, Malin and Derry
- Mary Melly, Killybegs
- Danny (Dermot) Sullivan, Buncrana and Louth
- John Doherty, Mayo and Inch Island
- Catherine Maloney, Dungloe and Glasgow
- John Mc Gee, Falcarragh
- Michael McGloin, Bundoran and Ballyshannon
- Tommy Crawford, Castlefin
- Maureen Bonnar, Tipperary and Liscooley
Maura Connaughton, Ardara and Dublin
The death has taken place of Maura Connaughton, Kiltipper Woods Care Centre, Tallaght, Dublin and formerly of Ardara, County Donegal. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the wonderful care of the staff of Kiltipper Woods Care Centre.
Beloved wife of the late Sean, much loved mam of Niall, Anne, Donal and Enda, cherished grandmother of Paul, Annmarie, Sarah, Sean, Darragh and Liam and loving mother-in-law of the late Ken. Maura will be forever loved and very sadly missed by her loving sons, daughter, grandchildren, daughters-in-law Aileen, Miriam and Rosie, sisters-in-law Ita and Kay, nieces, nephews, extended family and her wide circle of friends.
Her remains are reposing at the Brian McElroy Funeral Home, The Square, Tallaght on Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm.
Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday at 10am in St Anne’s Church, Bohernabreena and afterwards to Newlands Cross Crematorium arriving for 12 noon.
Family flowers only please.
Nora Gallagher, Ramelton, Letterkenny and Glasgow
The death has taken place peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital, of Nora Gallagher, An Gleann Rua, Killylastin, Letterkenny.
Deeply regretted by her loving family, daughter Lisa (Craig), son Paul, adored grandson Lauchlan, mother Bríd, sisters Margaret (Josie), Kathleen (Peter), Ann (Danny), Bridie (Anthony), Mena (John) and Julie (Malachy), brother Michael (Lisa), nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her father Michael and brother Pat.
Her remains are reposing at Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Carnamuggagh, Letterkenny, F92 XE35 on Wednesday from 7pm until 9pm when those who wish are welcome to pay their respects.
Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Brian McLaughlin, Malin and Derry
The death has taken place of Brian McLaughlin, Derry and Malin.
Beloved son of the late Rose and Bernard, formerly of The Three Flowers, Coshquin, loving brother of Kathleen and the late Danny, Annie, Mary, Rosaleen and Eilish and a much loved uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle.
Brian's remains are reposing in his niece’s home, 11 Maple Road, Coshquin, with wake continuing from 12 noon to 10 pm on Wednesday.
Funeral from there on Thursday at 11.30am for 12 noon on Requiem Mass in Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty with interment afterwards in St Patrick’s cemetery, Aughaclay, Malin. The Mass can be viewed live via the church webcam.
Mary Melly, Killybegs
The death has occurred of Mary Melly, St Catherine's, Fintra Road, Killybegs, County Donegal, F94K535.
Predeceased by her husband Conal; deeply regretted by her loving daughters Dareena and Arlene, grandchildren Leah, Adam, Barry, Gemma and Aimee, sons-in-law Sean and Manus; sadly missed by her brother Padraig, sisters Margaret and Brid, extended family and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her home F94 K535 on Wednesday from 3pm to 9pm. House private morning of the funeral.
Funeral on Thursday at 2pm in St Mary's of the Visitation Church, Killybegs with burial afterwards in the local graveyard.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Renal Unit Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.
Danny (Dermot) Sullivan, Buncrana and Louth
The death has taken place of Danny (Dermot) Sullivan, High Lane, Adamstown, Dunleer, County Louth and formerly of Buncrana, County Donegal. He passed away peacefully aged 77yrs in the care of the staff at High Lane, Dunleer.
Predeceased by his brothers Paddy and Hubert, Danny will be sadly missed by his sisters Ann and Bridie, nieces, nephews and everyone who knew him within the St John of God community where for 71 years he has been loved and cared.
Funeral Mass on Thursday at 1pm in St Mary’s Chapel, Cockhill, Buncrana, Donegal F93 F9VE with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed live at www.buncranaparish.com
John Doherty, Mayo and Inch Island
The death has taken place of John Doherty, Clareview, Westport, County Mayo and formerly of Inch Island. He passed away peacefully after a short illness, under the wonderful care of the staff at St James's Hospital, Dublin.
Predeceased by his siblings Charlie, Philomena, Columba, Dominick, Mary, Leo and Angela, he is deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, daughter Carmel, son Sean, son-in-law Liam, daughter-in-law Linda, adored grandchildren Luke, Sarah, Harry, Robyn and Kate, brother Patrick, sisters Margaret and Dolores, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Funeral arriving to St Mary’s Church, Westport on Wednesday at 2.30pm where Mass will be celebrated at 3pm.
Burial will take place on Thursday at 11am in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery, Inch Island, Donegal, F93 KW58.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to St Vincent De Paul
Catherine Maloney, Dungloe and Glasgow
The death has occurred of Catherine Maloney, née Rodden, Cronashallog, Dungloe and formerly of Glasgow. She died peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Devoted wife of Edward Maloney; loving mother of Michael, James, Edward and Colette; wonderful sister of Anne, Sheila, Agnes and Jim; caring and nurturing Gran and Great Gran.
Her remains are reposing at her home in Cronashallog, Dungloe. House private to close family and friends only please.
Removal from there on Wednesday at 9.45am to St Michael's Church, Creeslough for 11am funeral Mass with interment in Doe Cemetery.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired (in memory of Catherine) to Barretstown children's charity.
John Mc Gee, Falcarragh
The peaceful death has taken place at his home surrounded by his loving family of John Mc Gee, Lower Dunmore, Falcarragh F92 F956.
Predeceased by his parents Johnny and Sarah, sisters Bridget and Rosie, brothers Packie, Owenie, Willie and Jimmy, brother-in-law John, he is survived by his wife Madge, daughters Bríd, Margaret and Madge, sons Shaun and Paul, sons-in-law, Benny, Don and Eamon, daughter-in-law Sarah, grandchildren Phoenix, Emma Jane, Darcie Mae, Mylo and Lorcan, sisters Hannah and Mary, brother-in-law Danny, in-laws and a large circle of family and friends.
House private after rosary and on the morning of the Funeral.
Funeral from there on Wednesday for 12 noon Mass in St Finian's Church, Falcarragh F92 X302 with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery.
Michael McGloin, Bundoran and Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Michael McGloin, West End, Bundoran, and late of Lawne Park, Ballyshannon, County Donegal He passed away peacefully at Aras Mhic Suibhne Nursing home, Mullinasole, Laghey surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents Matthew and Kate, his wife Kathleen and his daughter Catherine, brothers Seamus and Danny, sister Bridie; sadly missed by his sons Michael, Patsy and Kevin daughters Carmel and Nuala, daughters in-law, sons in-law, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his brother Mattie and sister Maureen Connolly, nieces, nephews and all extended family and friends.
House private at all other times.
Removal on Wednesday afternoon to the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for 2pm funeral Mass with burial afterwards in St Ninnidh's cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Aras Mhic Suibhne Patient Comfort Fund care of John McGee & Sons Funeral directors or any family member.
Tommy Crawford, Castlefin
The peaceful death has taken place of Tommy Crawford, The Diamond, Castlefin, Donegal, F93 WK0V.
Beloved husband of Joan, much loved father of Brenda (Stephen), Kieran (Brenda), Adrian (Helena), Michael (Sheila), Joan (Tom), Fergal (Caroline) and the late baby Lorna, loving granda of Aislinn, Dáire, Daniel, Shaun, Ciarán, Conor, Simone, Sasha, Sienna, Gerard, Shane, Criostóir, Brooke, Jordan, Blake and pre-deceased by babies Caolán and Stíofán and great-granda of Lee and Eoin, dearest brother of Margaret, Rosaleen, Mary, Danny and the late Nuala, Phyllis and James.
The house is private at all other times including the morning of the funeral.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday in St Mary’s Church, Castlefin at 12 noon with interment afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Castlefin. The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam.
Maureen Bonnar, Tipperary and Liscooley
The death has taken place of Maureen (Mary Catherine) Bonnar, née McHugh, Lowergate Street, Cashel, Tipperary and former of Liscooley, County Donegal. She passed away peacefully in her 98th year, in the loving care of all the Staff at St Teresa’s Nursing Home.
Beloved wife of the late Pearse, sister of the late Paddy, John, Jimmy, Joe, Peter, Danny, Charlie, Rory and Rory, grandmother of the late Sorcha and mother-in-law of the late Jay Teilborg, she is sadly missed by her loving family Kieran, Mary, Brendan, Cormac, Fionuala, Philomena, Eithne, Colm, Ann, Triona, Niamh, Conal and Ailbe, sons-in-law Herb Schroder, John O’Dwyer, Peter Cunningham, Sean Ó hAonghusa and Liam Hogan, daughters-in-law Margaret O’Shea, Margaret Butler, Nesta Roche, Mairéad Luby, Collette MacNamara and Karen Corbett, her beloved 44 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren, brother Gerry, sister Anna Doherty, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Requiem Mass on Wednesday in St John the Baptist Church, Cashel at 12 noon and can be viewed on followed by Burial in Cormac’s Cemetery.
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