Death notices for Donegal - Friday evening, August 16
The following deaths have taken place:
- Margaret Phillips, Louth and Ballyshannon
- Margaret Cavanagh, Greencastle
- Philip Curran, Dublin and Gweedore
- Joe McCafferty, Sydney, Australia and Dunlewey
- Annie Doherty, Redcastle
- Moses Buchanan, Buncrana
- Bridie Byrne, Ardara
- Ann Kirby, Malin Head
- James Hunter, Creeslough
- Keith Bates, Burnfoot
- Thomas Doherty, Scotland and Stranorlar
Margaret Phillips, Louth and Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Margaret Phillips (née Gallagher) Cornamucklagh, Omeath, Louth, A91 X8EX and Ballyshannon.
She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Cherished wife of the late Patrick and devoted mother of Roisin, Seamus, Martina, Ciaran and the late Moyra and Patricia.
Margaret’s remains will repose at her son Ciaran’s residence, Cornamucklagh, A91 X8EX. Funeral on Sunday at 9am to arrive for 10am Requiem Mass in the Church of St Laurence, Omeath. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Our Lady of Lourdes pray for her. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her heartbroken sons, daughters, daughters-in-law Niamh and Sheila, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters Anna and Jean, nephews, nieces and the entire family circle.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Southern Area Hospice, Newry online at margaretphillipsomeath.muchloved.com or c/o Heaney Keenan Funeral Directors, 53 Patrick Street, Newry, BT35 8EB.
Margaret Cavanagh, Greencastle
The death has taken place at her home following a long Illness of Margaret Cavanagh (Neé McLaughlin), The Cairn, Drumaweir, Greencastle F93 YPW2.
Beloved wife of Patsy and much loved mother of Cathal, Claire, Shauna and Tricia.
Devoted nana of Caoimhe, Keenan, Callum, Billy, Amy, Dáire, Jamie, Ruairí, Pádraic and Grace.
Predeceased by her Bbothers Eamonn and Andrew.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sons in Law, William, Colm and Ronan, her Brother Michael, her sisters Sadie, Ann Marie, Therese, Caroline and Josephine, her nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Margaret’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s funeral home, Station Road, Carndonagh F93 E4FN on Friday, August 16 at 7pm going to her home. House private on Friday evening with family time from 10pm to 11am on Saturday and Sunday.
Funeral from there at 10.30pm on Monday, August 19 for 11am Funeral Mass in St Mary’s Church Ballybrack, followed by burial in Ballybrack Graveyard.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to The Daffodil Centre, Letterkenny Hospital C/O and family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
Philip Curran, Dublin and Gweedore
The death has taken place of Philip Curran, Raheny, Dublin and Carrickmacafferty, Gweedore.
Predeceased by his mother Noreen Curran from Raheny, Dublin.
Sadly missed by his father Thomas Curran from Carrickmaccafferty Gweedore, his brother Niall, sister Lorna and extended family.
His remains will repose at Roarty’s Funeral Home, Derrybeg (F92 DN4X), Donegal on Saturday from 9:45am until 10:45am.
Funeral Mass at 11am on Saturday, August 17 at St Mary’s Church, Derrybeg, with burial afterwards at Magheragallon Graveyard.
Joe McCafferty, Sydney, Australia and Dunlewey
The death has occurred on September 8, 2021 of Joe McCafferty of Sydney, Australia and formerly of Dunlewey, Gweedore.
Predeceased by his brothers John, Hughie, Tim and Dominic and his sisters; Biddy, Hannah and Annie.
Sadly missed by his brother Colm (Pádraig Columba) in Dunlewey, his sister Gráinne Phillips in Nottingham and his daughter Joanne and grandchildren Mitchell and Jonah in Australia.
His funeral Mass will take place in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Dunlewey on Saturday, August 17 at 11am with interment of his ashes afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page.
Family home strictly private please.
Annie Doherty, Redcastle
The death has taken place at her home of Annie Doherty, Bankhead, Tullyally, Redcastle F93 P868.
Beloved wife of James and much-loved mother of Geraldine and Noel.
A devoted Granny of Stephen, Rachel, Edel and Darragh and Great Granny of Lillie.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her daughter in law, Martina, her nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Annie’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s funeral home, Station Road, Carndonagh F93 E4FN on Friday, August 16 at 12pm going to her home where you are welcome to pay your respects.
Funeral from there at 12.30pm on Sunday, August 18 for 1pm Funeral Mass in St Columba’s Church Drung, followed by interment in Drung Graveyard.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live here. Family time from 10pm to 11am.
Moses Buchanan, Buncrana
The death has taken place at his late residence of Moses Buchanan, Meenagory, Buncrana, F93 HC91.
Deeply saddened by his passing are his loving wife Christine, sons Moses and Samuel and daughter Catherine; daughters-in-law, son-in-law and cherished grandchildren; brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, friends and neighbours.
Moses’ remains will be reposing at his late residence from 11am on Friday, August 16.
Funeral leaving from there at 11.45am on Saturday, August 17 going to Christ Church, Buncrana for Service at 12.30pm with burial in the adjoining graveyard. Family flowers only please.
Bridie Byrne, Ardara
The death has taken place of Bridie Byrne (nee Sweeney), Main Street, Ardara and formerly Mulantiboyle, Glenties. She passed away peacefully in her 103rd year in the care of the wonderful staff of the Donegal Hospice surrounded by her loving family and dear Friends.
Predeceased by her sister Molly and husband Hugh.
Bridie will be hugely missed by her brother Danny, nephews Donal, Raymond and Brendan, nieces Mary, Bernadette and Patricia, extended family, Mary, Maureen and Frank her great nephews and nieces and all her friends in Ardara and Glenties.
Her remains will repose at Shovlins Funeral Home, Sandfield, Thursday, August 15 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm and on Friday August 16 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Funeral from there on Saturday morning, August 17 at 10:30am to The Church Of The Holy Family, Ardara for 11am requiem mass with burial afterwards in Glenties Cemetery.
Ann Kirby, Malin Head
The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Ann Kirby, Carnmalin, Malin Head, F93 Y4EF
Predeceased by her husband Liam and son Jerry.
Much loved Mother of Deirdre (Joe), Jim (Ronnie), Desmond (Kathy), Ann Marie and Aidan (Leanne) and a devoted Granny to all her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her Daughter in Law, Breege Kirby, Sisters in Law, Mary Brady and Sheila Griffin, her wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Ann’s remains will leave The Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny on Thursday, August 15 at 7pm going to her home.
Funeral from there at 12.30pm on Sunday, August 18 for 1pm Funeral Mass in Star of the Sea Church, Malin Head, followed by burial in Lagg Graveyard. Family time from 11pm to 11am
James Hunter, Creeslough
The sudden death took place in London on August 5 2024 of James Hunter, late of 55 Massinass, Creeslough, Co Donegal.
Funeral Mass will take place in London on August 27 2024 followed by cremation.
James will be sadly missed by his family and friends in Donegal and the UK.
Keith Bates, Burnfoot
The sudden death has occurred of Keith Bates, Dundrain, Burnfoot F93KX34.
He will be sadly missed by his wife Clare, son Alan (Charlene) and daughters Georgina (Jason), Tegan, Jadyn, Keisha and Rionagh. Grandchildren Mackenzie, Logan and Sophie.
He will be deeply regretted by his brothers, sisters and wider family circle. Keith is predeceased by his parents Sarah and Moses.
His remains will repose at his home from 2pm on Thursday, August 15. Funeral leaving from there on Saturday at 1.15pm for 2pm funeral service in Burt Presbyterian Church with burial afterwards in St Ninian’s Church graveyard Convoy (F93HR20). Family flowers only please donations in Lieu to Burt Presbyterian Church care of any family member or Terence McClintock funeral director. Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Thomas Doherty, Scotland and Stranorlar
The death has occurred at St Andrew's Hospice of Thomas Doherty, formerly of Drumboe Lower, Stranorlar, and late of Gilmourton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
Beloved husband of Lorna, father of son Callum and daughter Eilidh, son of Paddy and Toni Doherty, cherished brother of Gerard (Jacqueline), Elizabeth (Stephen), and Stephen (Katie). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by brother-in-law Scott, nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles, extended family, neighbours, work colleagues and friends.
Thomas’s remains are reposing at Strathaven Funeralcare, 54 Waterside St, Strathaven ML10 6AW on Tuesday, 20th August, from 4pm until 8pm. Funeral service will be at 10.00am on Wednesday, 21st August, at The Epicentre, Townhead St, Strathaven ML10 6DJ followed by burial at 12pm at Glebe Cemetery, Manse Rd, Stonehouse, Larkhall ML9, Manse Rd.
The family will gather at the Radstone Hotel, 3 Ayr Rd, Shawsburn, Larkhall ML9 2TZ after the burial. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the St Andrew's Hospice c/o any family member.
The details of the funeral being live-streamed online will be shared at a later date.
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