Death notices for Donegal on Friday evening, October 6

The death has taken place at her home of Mary Mc Geady, Glais a Chú, Gaoth Dobhair, 92K2K6. Predeceased by her husband Neddie, son John, daughter Máire bheag, her parents Seán and Fanny, brothers Eddie, Pat and sister Rosie. Survived by her daughters Eileen, Margaret, Breid, Frances and Josie, son Pól, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her sisters Maggie, Kitty and brother Seán.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence with wake commencing Friday, October 6 at 11am. Rosary both nights at 8pm. House private after Rosary till 11.00am and private on the morning of the funeral. Funeral from there on Sunday, October 8 for 12 noon requiem Mass in St Colmcille Church, Knockfola F92 D586 with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery.

Funeral mass can be viewed live on Gallagher funeral director Facebook page.

Sandra Conroy, Strabane and St Johnston

The death has taken place October 5th 2023 at her home of Sandra Conroy, Cavanacaw, St Johnston and formerly of 97 Springhill Park, Strabane.

Much loved mother of Brooke, mother-in-law of Gerard, dearly loved grandmother of Lauren, Bobbie and Sloane, beloved daughter of the late Kathleen and Jim Conroy and sister of Martin, Thomas, Lee and the late Jim, Brian and Anne.

Reposing at Quigley`s Funeral Home on Friday, October 6from 7pm to 8pm. Removal from the Funeral Home on Saturday, October 7 at 7.15pm to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Strabane. Funeral Mass on Sunday, October 8 at 10am.

Interment afterwards in Strabane Cemetery. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing daughter, son-in-law, grandchildren, brothers and family circle.

The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-immaculate-conception-strabane.

Kathleen Lynch, Scotland, Kilmacrenan and Gleneely

The death has taken place at her home of Kathleen Lynch (nee McGrenra), Gleniffer Road, Renfrew, Scotland, formerly Kilmacrenan and Gleneely.

Beloved wife of John, loving mother of Annemarie, Kathleen, Jacqueline, Paul and Siobhan. Devoted grandmother of nine.

Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her wide family circle and many friends.

Kathleen’s remains will arrive at Muff on Saturday, October 7 at approximately 8pm going to her home in Gleneely via Quigley's Point and over Cnoc an Uininn.

Funeral Mass for Kathleen will take place on Sunday, October 8 at 12noon in St Mary’s Church, Bocan, Culdaff followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.culdaffparish.com.

Ivan Vance, Convoy

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Ivan Vance, Kiltoal, Convoy surrounded by his loving family.

Much loved husband of Geraldine, loving father of Gary, Julie and Ashleen, daughter-in-law Claire and son-in-law Martin. Loving grandfather to Harry, Brooke, Tyler, Elsie and Charley.

Ivan is predeceased by his brother Harold and will be sadly missed by his brothers Billy (Dess), Ronald (Isobell), Derek (Asye) and sister Caroline (John). Also brother-in-law Dougie and Heather.

His remains are reposing at his son’s home, Cavan Upper, Killygordon F93K5D3.

Funeral Service In Gary’s home on Sunday, October 8 at 2pm followed by burial afterwards in St Ninian’s Church graveyard, Convoy.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu to the Renal Dialysis Unit Letterkenny University Hospital and St Ninian’s Parish Church, Convoy C/O any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director.

Bridie Drein, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place on Friday, October 6 at Letterkenny University of Bridie Drein, née McLaughlin, 24 Meadowbank, Long Lane, Letterkenny F92 CXK6.

Deeply missed by her loving husband Seamus, daughter Carolyn and Noel, daughter Suzanne and John, brothers Jack, Niall, Danny and Charles, grandchildren Shaun, Laura, Mark, Packie, Christopher, Ryan and Emma, great-grandchildren Eimear and Mícheál, brother-in-law Brian Drein and wife Mena, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Bridie is pre-deceased by her parents John and Susie McLaughlin, her brother George and wife Patricia, and their daughter Fiona.

Bridie’s remains will be reposing at her late residence this evening, Friday, October 6 from 7pm until 10pm and Saturday, October 7 from 3pm until 10pm with Rosary both nights at 9pm.

Funeral from there on Sunday, October 8 at 11.15am going to St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 12noon Requiem Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny.

Interment afterwards in Conwal Cemetery. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Intensive Care Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.

Ken Rule, Killygordon

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Ken Rule, Carricknamanna, Killygordon, F93 HPV3.

Predeceased by his loving wife Hilary. Ken will be deeply missed and remembered, with much love by his daughter Susan (Shane), son Gordon (Jennifer), grandchildren Emma, Jessica, Amelia, Olivia and Robyn, neighbours, friends and wider family circle.

Remains reposing at his late residence this evening Friday from 7pm

Funeral leaving his home on Sunday 8th October at 3pm for 3.30pm. Funeral Service in Donoughmore Presbyterian Church with burial afterwards in the family plot.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu to The Oncology Ward, C/O Any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director.

Family time from 10pm to 11am.

Thomas Meade, Fanad

The death has taken place of Thomas Meade, Tonbane, Glebe, Fanad. His remains are reposing at his home from 8pm on Friday, October 6.

Funeral Mass on Sunday at 1pm in St Mary’s Church, Fanavolty with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Nellie McGeehan, Doochery

The death has occurred in the Donegal Hospice of Nellie McGeehan, Doochery.

Her remains will be reposing at her home from 6pm this evening, Thursday October 5. Rosary both nights at 10pm.

Family time from 11pm to and 10am. Funeral Mass on Saturday, October 7 at 12 noon in St Conal’s Church, Doochery with interment afterwards in the old cemetery, Lettermacaward

Smith Cambpell, Carrick and Scotland

Smith Campbell of Carrick Upper, Carrick and formerly of Scotland passed away peacefully in the Donegal Hospice surrounded by his loving family and in the excellent care of the nurses and staff.

Predeceased by his sister Ann, beloved husband of Máire, much loved father to Gavin and Colin and devoted grandfather to Joseph, Nicole, Clark, Sienna, River and Willow. He will be sadly missed by his daughters-in-law Lindsey and Nina, his sisters-in-law, Isobel, Bríd, Christine, his brother-in-law Frank, his nieces and nephews and wide circle of relatives, neighbours and friends.

His remains will be reposing at Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara from 3pm to 4pm on Friday. Removal from there to arrive at his late residence in Carrick Upper at 5pm, travelling via Killybegs. The family home is private to family, friends and neighbours.

Removal to St Columba’s Church, Carrick on Sunday for Funeral Mass at 11am with burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice, c/o Curran’s Funeral Services.

John Gallagher, Louth and Derrybeg

The death has occurred peacefully at Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital, of John Gallagher, George’s Street, Drogheda and formerly of Derrybeg.

John is predeceased by his wife Anne and is sadly missed by his sons Tony and John, daughters-in-law Janelle and Tony’s partner Jackie, grandchildren Matthew and Kayla, Molly and Rían and their Mam Judith, brother Andy, sisters Nellie and Máire, brothers in law, sisters in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

His remains are reposing at Townley’s Funeral Home, Crosslanes (A92 XN75) on Sunday afternoon from 4pm until 7pm

Funeral Mass takes place on Monday at 12 noon in St Peter’s Church, West Street. It can be viewed live on www.saintpetersdrogheda.ie Burial will take place afterwards in Calvary Cemetery.

Cáit Gillespie, Glencolmcille

The death has occurred peacefully of Cáit Gillespie, Main Street, Cashel, Glencolmcille surrounded by her loving family.

She is sadly missed by her husband Gerry, Sons Paul and Michael, daughter-in-law Anita, grandchildren Ciara, Roísin, Conor and Tiernan, relatives and friends.

Her remains are wreposing at her late residence at Cashel, Glencolmcille (F94 P2P6) on Friday from 11am until Rosary at 9pm. House is strictly private after the rosary and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass on Saturday morning at 11am at St Columba's Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamlined by: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/Camera/st-columbas-glencolmcille.

Patrick Ryan, Stranorlar

The death has taken place of Patrick Ryan, 16 Admiran Park, Stranorlar, F93 K3KT. He died peacefully, at Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of Ula (Julie) and much loved father of Emmett (Catherine), Sharon (Jim), Shona (Zack), Patrick (Philomena), cherished brother of John Ryan (Convoy), Martin Ryan (St Johnston), Isobel Doherty, (Lifford), Patricia Mc Fadden (Dunfanaghy), Siobhan Quinn (Lifford), also the late Brendan Ryan (Raphoe) and Nora Coyle (St. Johnston). He is eeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife ,sons, daughters, brothers ,sisters, brothers in law, sisters in law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

His remains are reposing at his late residence. Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral leaving from there on Saturday at 10.30am for Requiem Mass at 11am in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar with interment afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar

Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, directly to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland.at https://alzheimer.ie/get-involved/become-a-friend-support-asi/donate/ or care of any family member.

Jim Nallen, Letterkenny and Mayo

The peaceful death has occurred of Jim Nallen, 6, Knocknamona Terrace, Letterkenny, and formerly Knockmore, Mayo in the loving care of the Donegal Hospice.

Retired member of An Garda Síochána, he is predeceased by his wife Anna and sadly missed and remembered with love by his daughters Mary O’Hehir (Sligo), Caitriona Callaghan (Listillion), Michelle O’Sullivan (Cork) and son Seamus (Listillion), sons-in-law Michael, Damian and Declan, daughter-in law Orla, grandchildren Caolan, James, Shane, Ellie, Laura, Aidan and Emma, brother Paddy, sisters Kitty and Liz (Ballina), brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and many good friends and neighbours.

Jim's remains will repose at his daughter Caitriona's home at Listillion, Letterkenny (F92YCX7) on Friday from 11am with Rosary at 9pm. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral on Saturday to St Eunan's Cathedral for 11 am Requiem Mass which can be viewed at www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Rd., Letterkenny.

Marie Chambers, Glasgow and Dungloe

The death has occurred of Marie Chambers (née Gallagher), Glasgow, formerly of Dooey, Dungloe. She passed away peacefully at home with her beloved husband Vincent, son Joe and daughter Martina by her side.

Daughter to the late Josie and Mary Kate Gallagher, sister to Francis, Pat and Jim, Nana to Cliodhna, Aaron, Eva, Nathan, Ethan and Mya, mother-in-law to Amanda and Stephen and friend to many.

Viewing will take place on Saturday, October 14 at Anderson Maguire, 15 - 17 Hamilton Street, Glasgow, G42 0PL between 2pm and 4pm.

Funeral will take place at 9.30am on Monday, October 16 2023 at Holycross RC chapel, 113 Dixon Ave, G42 8ER thereafter to the Linn Crematorium, 413 Lainshaw Drive, G45 9SP.

Family flowers only, please.

Liam Doogan, Ard Colmcille, Letterkenny

The sudden death has taken place of Liam Doogan in hospital in England formerly of Ard Colmcille, Letterkenny.

Predeceased by his parents Colm and Susan (née McTeague), he is deeply regretted by his loving wife Eleanor, daughter Rhiannon, son-in-law Edward, sister Sandra, brother Colm and his two nieces Niamh and Eimear.

Funeral arrangements later.

Enquiries to Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Rd., Letterkenny. Tel: 086 8862342.

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