Death notices for Donegal - Friday evening, September 22

The following deaths have taken place:

- Richard Grant, Quigley's Point

- Eamon McBrearty, Kilcar

- Raymond McMaster, Dunfanaghy

- Mary Kelly, Ballybofey

- Eoin Brosnan, Bruckless

- Ernest Elliott, Stranorlar

Richard Grant, Quigley's Point

The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Richard Grant, Gortany, Quigleys Point. Funeral arrangements to be confirmed later. 

Richard’s remains are reposing at his home. Funeral leaving his home on Sunday, September 24 at 1.15pm for 2pm Mass in St Columba’s Church, Drung, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Richard’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.stcolumbasdrung.net.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Donegal Hospice C/O Any family member or Liam Collins Funeral Directors.

Eamon McBrearty, Kilcar

The death has occurred of Eamon Mc Brearty, Derrylahen, Kilcar. Eamon died peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda.

Predeceased by his wife Noreen, two sons Jason and Edward, parents Paddy and Mary. Sadly missed by his loving daughters Anita and Marion, son-in-law Sean, grandchildren Oisin, Callum and Aine, sister Mary and brothers Noel, Paddy and Michael, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.

His remains will arrive at St Cartha's Church, Kilcar at 6pm on Friday.

Funeral on Saturday at 10am with burial to follow in the local cemetery.

Raymond McMaster, Dunfanaghy

The death has taken place, in the Donegal Hospice, of Raymond McMaster, Sessiagh, Dunfanaghy.

Much loved and sadly missed by his two sons Alexander and Lucas, extended family and friends. 

His remains are reposing at his late residence. Family time, please from 9pm to 12 noon.

Funeral Service in Holy Trinity Church, Hornhead Road, Dunfanaghy, on Saturday at 2pm with burial afterwards in St Anne's Church Graveyard, Killult, Falcarragh.   

Family flowers only please, donations, in lieu, to the Irish Cancer Research c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director, Creeslough.

Mary Kelly, Ballybofey

The death has occurred at her late residence of Mary Kelly (nee Wilkinson), 11 Townview Heights, Ballybofey, F93 C673, and formerly Creeslough and London.

Beloved wife of Charley and much loved mother of Anne, Eileen, John, George, Susan, Mary, Sheila, Teresa, Paul, Joseph and the late Charley Jnr; cherished sister of Jean, Rita, Jim and the late Tony, John, Bernie, Sarah, George and Eileen. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, brother, sisters, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and friends.

Her remains reposing at her late residence from 7pm on Thursday. The house is private to family, close friends and neighbours. Family time from 10pm until 11am, and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral leaving from there on Saturday at 10.15am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon, at 11am. with interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live on the St. Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon YouTube Channel. https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish

Eoin Brosnan, Bruckless

The death has occurred, suddenly, in Melbourne, Australia, of Eoin Brosnan, Drimaghey, Bruckless.

Dearly beloved son of Dermot and Maria, brother to Aidan (Roscommon) and Emmett (Meenabrock). Sadly missed by his sisters in law Edel and Becky, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends.

His remains are reposing at his late residence (Bruckless) from Thursday evening. At the request of the family, the house is strictly private at all times.

Funeral at 12 noon on Saturday, in the Church of St Joseph and St Conal, Bruckless, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust c/o any family member or Derek Mc Cabe Funeral Directors. 

Ernest Elliott, Stranorlar

The death has taken place, at his home, of Ernest Elliott, The Glebe, Stranorlar.

Beloved husband of Rebecca. House strictly private, please.

Funeral leaving from his home on Saturday at 1.45pm for 2pm funeral service in St Mary’s Church of Ireland, Stranorlar, followed by burial in the family plot in the adjoining graveyard. 

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