Death notices for Donegal - Friday morning, September 29
The following deaths have taken place:
- Mary Moriarty, Letterkenny
- Frank Curran, Derrybeg
- Hughie Hilley, Laghey
- Margaret Quinn, Gortahork
- Kate Gallagher, Termon
- Noel Wylie, Letterkenny
- Tommy McGuinness, Ohio, USA, formerly Culdaff, and his wife Kay McGuinness
- Ann Magee Mc Cusker, Strabane and Ballyshannon
- Patricia (Patsy) Gallagher, Letterkenny
- Roseanne Gallagher, Letterkenny
- Sr Inez Logue, Dalkey and Kincasslagh
- Gretta (Margaret) O'Neill, Dublin and Bruckless
- Mary Gillespie, Bunbeg and Dunlewey
- Sally Lynch, Clonmany and Redcastle
Mary Moriarty, Letterkenny
The death has occurred in the loving care of the staff of the Donegal Hospice, of Mary Moriarty 21, Oaklands Park, Letterkenny and formerly of Inchintrea Cahirciveen Co. Kerry, retired Hotel Manager, predeceased by her parents Michael and Margaret, sisters Christina and Sheila and nephew Michael. Sadly missed by her sisters Pauline O’Connell and John (Cahirciveen), Una Herlihy and Thomas (Lispole Co. Kerry), nephews Martin and Noel O’Connell (Birmingham) and John Herlihy (Cork), niece Mary, relatives, friends and neighbours. Reposing at her late residence from 6pm on Friday, September 29. Family and close friends welcome.
Removal from there on Saturday, September 30 going to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine, for Reception Prayers at 5pm, reposing overnight for Funeral Mass at 1.30pm on Sunday, 1st October, which can be viewed live on https://www.youtube.com/@churchoftheirishmartyrs4657 followed by strictly private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. No flowers please, donations, if wished, to the Donegal Hospice c/o Paschal Blake Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.
Frank Curran, Derrybeg
The death has occurred of Frank Curran, Magheraclogher, Derrybeg, Donegal, F92 W1W9, originally of Meenalagh, Gortahork.
Predeceased by his parents Mary and Frank and sister Nóra. Sadly missed by his loving wife Eileen, daughter Catriona, son Frank, son-in-law Keith, sisters: Mary, Bernadette, Anne & Sheila, brothers; Kevin, Joe & Tom, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and extended family and friends. His remains will repose at his late residence on Saturday, 30th, from 11am until rosary at 8pm.
House strictly private to family only on Friday and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass will take place in St Mary's Church, Derrybeg, at 1pm on Sunday, October 1, interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery. The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page https://bit.ly/3DoImm.
Hughie Hilley, Laghey
The death has occurred of Hughie Hilley, Trummon East, Laghey. He passed away peacefully, at Sligo University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his wife, Anne, brother, Joe & sisters, Betty and Carmel. Deeply regretted by his son, Patrick (Bláthnaid) and his daughter, Gráinne (Simon). Much loved by his grandchildren, Oisín, Caolán, Daithí, Aoife & Anna. Sadly missed by his sisters Kathleen, Philomena, Margaret & Valerie, nieces, nephews & wider family circle.
Reposing at his residence on Friday evening, family only, please. Wake on Saturday for anyone wishing to attend. Strictly shuttle bus only, will be in operation, from The Rambling House, Laghey, to the wake house. Removal on Sunday morning to St Brigid's Church, Ballintra, for 11am Funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. House private on Sunday morning, please. Funeral Mass may be viewed online at https://www.churchservices.tv/ballintra
Margaret Quinn, Gortahork
The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Margaret Quinn, Magheroarty, Gortahork F92 F6D8 and formerly of Inishbofin Island. Predeceased by husband James, her sisters Méabha, Agnes, Brid and Annie, brothers Denis and Charlie. Survived by her son John, daughters Brid, Mary, Margaret and Carmel, sons in law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a large circle of family and friends.
Remains reposing at her residence in Magheroarty. Rosary both nights at 8.00pm. House private after Rosary till 10am.
Funeral arrangements later.
Kate Gallagher, Termon
The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Kate Gallagher, Doon, Termon, F92 NX97.
Predeceased by her loving husband Denis, and son Liam.
Deeply regretted by her loving family; Sons Jim, Gerard, Patrick, Paul Daughters in Law and Partner, Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Kate’s remains will be leaving The Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny today, Thursday September 28th at 5pm going to her late residence.
Funeral on Saturday September 30th in St Columba’s Church, Termon for 3pm Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Noel Wylie, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice on Wednesday, September 27 of Noel Wylie, Cullion, Letterkenny. Deeply missed by his loving wife Muriel, daughter Janice, sister Bertha, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Deeply missed by his loving wife Muriel, daughter Janice, sister Bertha, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Funeral Service of Thanksgiving on Friday, September 29 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Upper Main Street, Letterkenny at 2pm. Interment afterwards in Gortlee Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.
Tommy McGuinness, Ohio, USA, formerly Culdaff, and his wife Kay McGuinness
Announcing the deaths of Tommy McGuinness of Fairborn Ohio, USA, formerly Culdaff, Co. Donegal and his loving wife of 63 years, Kay McGuinness of Fairborn Ohio USA, their final repose postponed by the Covid pandemic.
Tommy was proceeded in death by his parents Annie and Michael, his uncle Father Joe Houghton who helped raise him after his father’s death, his brother Frankie, his sister Mae, and grandson Kerstain. He is survived by his brother Noel of Orange CT, USA.
Kay was proceeded in death by her parents Sophie and Chester Carter, her beloved husband Tommy, brothers and sisters: Bernice, Chester, Paul, John, Lloyd, Calvin, William, Donald, Dorothy, Ruth, baby girl, and Marvin, and her grandson Kerstain Finklea.
Deeply missed by their five children: Anna (Jerry) Finklea, MaryRose (Dave) Tweddell, Michael McGuinness, Colleen (Dean) Slapak, and Jimmy (Laura) McGuinness; they were blessed with seven grandchildren: Ian, Jared, Logan (Sabrina), and Kathryn Finklea, David (Ashley)Tweddell, David (Dauma) Slapak, and Colin McGuinness; and ten great grandchildren: Zander, Rowan, Avi, Avry, Ily, Henry, Leo, Calvin, Dina, and Franny.
Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, October 2 in the St Mary’s Church, Bocan, Culdaff at 11am, followed by the interment of ashes in the adjoining cemetery.
Any enquiries to Liam Collins Funeral Directors please.
Ann Magee Mc Cusker, Strabane and Ballyshannon
The death has taken place at the Foyle Hospice of Ann Magee Mc Cusker, 38 Melmount Gardens, Strabane and formerly of Ballyshannon.
Beloved wife of the late Hugo, much loved mother of Paul, Mary, Aine, Joan, Ita, Hugh and Claire, mother-in-law of Leona, Andrew and Sean, dearly loved grandmother of Paul Patrick, Paul Charles, Niamh, Conor, Maria, Mark, Rhys, Aaron, Rowan and Maya, loving daughter of the late Kitty and Francie Magee and sister of Maura, Bridghe, John, Frank and Catherine.
House private please.
Funeral leaving her home on Saturday at 11.25am for Requiem Mass in St Mary`s Church, Melmount at 12 noon with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed live at www.melmountparish.com/webtv.html
Patricia (Patsy) Gallagher, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Patricia (Patsy) Gallagher, Glena, Mountain Top, Letterkenny.
Her remains are reposing at her nephew Brian Gallagher's house. House Private to family and friends please. Removal on Thursday to St Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny for arrival at 6pm to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass on Friday at 1pm in St. Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny with burial afterwards in the family plot in Conwal Cemetery. Mass can be viewed at www.steunanscathedral.ie/
Roseanne Gallagher, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Roseanne Gallagher, 1 Hillcrest, Lower Main Street, Letterkenny, formerly of Glengad.
Roseanne's remains will be reposing at her daughter Rosie and son-in-law J.P. Sweeney's residence Fairfield House Oldtown, Letterkenny F92VOD5 from 11am to 9 pm on Thursday and Friday. House private on the morning of the funeral please.
Funeral Mass at 11am Saturday in St Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny with burial afterwards in the family plot in New Leck Cemetery.
Sr Inez Logue, Dalkey / Kincasslagh
The death has occurred peacefully at Our Lady's Manor, Dalkey, of Sr Inez Logue, Dalkey, Dublin and formerly of Kincasslagh.
She will be greatly missed by her Loreto Sisters, her sisters Margaret, Rita and Aideen, her brothers Patrick, Fr Brian and Dermot, her sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased by her parents Peter and Brigid, her sisters Sr. Imelda, Eileen and Anne, her brothers Andrew and Peter.
Her remains are reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Willbrook Road, Rathfarnham, on Thursday from 4pm to 6pm with Prayer at 5.15pm.
Funeral Mass at the Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham, on Friday at 12.30pm followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross. The Mass may be viewed on www.rathfarnhamparish.ie
Gretta (Margaret) O'Neill, Dublin and Bruckless
The death has occurred of Gretta (Margaret) O'Neill, (née Gallagher), Castleknock, Dublin 15 and formerly of Shanliss Road, Santry and Bruckless. She died peacefully in her 99th year, surrounded by her loving family at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown.
Beloved wife of the late Jerry and much loved mother of Declan, John and Ronan. She is sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters-in-law Georgina, Anne and Catherine, grandchildren Catriona, Lorna, Bronagh, Liam and John, great-granddaughter Éabha, sisters Eithne and Ita, brothers Liam and Dessie, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends.
Her remains are reposing at Cunninghams Funeral Home, Blanchardstown on Friday evening from 4pm followed by Removal to the Church of St Thomas the Apostle, Laurel Lodge, Castleknock arriving at 5.30pm.
Funeral Mass on Saturday morning at 10am followed by burial in Deansgrange Cemetery.
Donations, if desired, to Blanchardstown Hospital Society.
Mary Gillespie, Bunbeg and Dunlewey
The death has taken place at her home in Coshclady, Bunbeg, (F92 C5P2) of Mary Gillespie (Máire Mhiley), (née McFadden), originally of Glenthornan, Dunlewey.
Predeceased by her husband Peter, son Paul, brothers and sisters, she is sadly missed by her daughters Rosina, Josephine, Marie and Julia; sons, Myles and Kevin; sons-in-law Denis and Declan; grandchildren Aisling, Daryl, John, Daniel, Aiden and Aaron and extended family and friends.
Her remains will repose at her home on Thursday from 11am until 9pm with Rosary at 8pm. House private from 9pm and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass on Friday in St Mary's Church, Derrybeg at 11am, with interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery. The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page. https://bit.ly/3DoIMm
Sarah (Sally) Lynch, Clonmany / Redcastle
The death has taken place at Buncrana Nursing Unit of Sarah (Sally) Lynch, Saint Columbcille Village, Clonmany and formerly Ballyargus, Redcastle.
Daughter of the late James and Sarah.
Removal from St Columbcille village oratory on Thursday at 6.30pm going to St Columba's Church, Drung, to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed live at: www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-columbas-drung
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