Death notices for Donegal on Friday evening, September 13
The following deaths have taken place:
- Bridie Gibson, Manorcunningham
- Joe Carr, Barnesmore
- James Blaney, Louth and Rathmullan
- Mary Breslin, Letterkenny
- Sean Breslin, Donegal Town and Frosses
- John Mc Ginley, Fanad
- Connie Maguire, Glenties
- Philip McCafferty, Arranmore
- John Bonner, Letterkenny
- John Dolan, Lifford
- Susan Mc Cole, Bunbeg
- John R Gallagher, Mountcharles
Bridie Gibson, Manorcunningham
The peaceful death has taken place at her home on Friday 13th September, 2024 of Bridie Gibson, née McDaid, Drumoghill, Manorcunningham F92 K4X9.
Deeply missed by her loving sons Dominic and Desmond, daughters Margaret McClintock and Christine Porter, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sisters Kathleen Higdon, Margaret Matthewson, Annie O’Brien and Angela Dorrian, nieces, nephews and extended family, friends and neighbours. Bridie is predeceased by her husband Sam, parents Neil and Eileen McDaid and her brothers John and Neil.
Bridie’s remains will be reposing at her late residence on Friday 13th September from 2pm until 10pm and on Saturday 14th September from 12 noon until 10pm with Rosary both nights at 9pm.
Funeral from there on Sunday, 15th September, at 12.15pm going to All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham for 1pm Requiem Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/newtowncunningham with interment afterwards in St Columba’s Church Drumoghill Cemetery. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to Donegal Alzheimer’s Association c/o any family member.
Joe Carr, Barnesmore
The death has occurred of Joseph (Joe) Carr, Ardnawark, Barnesmore, peacefully in Harbour Lights Nursing Home, Killybegs.
Joe’s remains will repose in the Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Donegal Town from 3pm on Monday, 16th September 2024, until 6:30pm. Removal from Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Donegal Town on Monday, 16th September 2024, at 6:30pm to arrive at St Agatha’s Church Clar for 7pm to reside overnight.
Requiem Mass at 11am on Tuesday, 17th September 2024, in St Agatha’s Church, Clar with burial immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
James Blaney, Louth and Rathmullan
The death has occurred unexpectedly of James Blaney, Newrath, Castlebellingham, Louth and Rathmullan.
Predeceased by his mother Annie, deeply mourned by his daughters Ruth and Caoimhe and their mother Denise (Clarkin), sisters Mary and Margaret, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposing at the family home (A91 E065) from 4pm to 8pm on Saturday, September 14 and from 2pm to 8pm on Sunday, September 15.
There will be a Funeral Service on Monday, September 16 in Dardistown Crematorium (K67 HP26) at 1.30pm.
Enquiries to Quinn’s Funeral Homes on 042 9334521.
Mary Breslin, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place on Thursday, 12th September 2024, at Letterkenny University Hospital of Mary Breslin née Daly, 1 Father McLoone Terrace, Letterkenny.
Deeply missed by her loving daughters Mena Breslin-Delap (Anthony), Celine Bradley (Mark), Berni (Eugene) and Ann (Tarik), sisters Bernadette Gallagher, Margaret McCormack, brothers Tommy Daly and Hugo Daly, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours. Mary is predeceased by her husband Jim and son James.
Mary’s remains are reposing at her daughter Mena and Anthony Delaps’ residence, 28 Orchard Grove, Ballyraine F92 XE1A on Friday 13th September from 6pm until 10pm and on Saturday, 14th September, from 12 noon until 10pm with Rosary both nights at 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Funeral from there on Sunday, 15th September, at 11am going to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine for 11.30am Requiem Mass which can be viewed on https://www.youtube.com/@churchoftheirishmartyrs4657 with interment afterwards in Conwal Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Áras Uí Dhomhnaill Nursing Home Patient’s Comfort Fund c/o any family member.
Sean Breslin, Donegal Town and Frosses
The death has occur of Sean Breslin, 2 Woodvale, Rossylongan, Donegal Town, F94VW9H and formerly of Tullyhumber, Frosses.
Sean is predeceased by his parents John and Susanne Breslin. Beloved husband of Marie much loved father to his son John. Will be sadly missed by his sisters Anne, Mary Elizabeth (Lizz) and Margaret, his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces and a wide circle of family and friends.
His remains are reposing at his home F94VW9H on Saturday from 2pm to 8p,. Strictly private to family and close friends as per Sean wishes.
Removal on Sunday afternoon for 2pm Funeral Mass in the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses with interred in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed at www.mcn.live/camera/st-marys-frosses-inver
Family flowers only, donation in lieu to Resource centre Donegal Town or Donegal Community Hospital in care of any family member.
John Mc Ginley, Fanad
The death has taken place peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital of John Mc Ginley, Leatmore, Fanad.
Predeceased by his parents Mickey and Ellen and brother James. Deeply regretted by his sisters Norah Roper (Rossnowlagh), Sheila Devenney (Hertfordshire, England) and brother Michael (Leatmore). Sadly missed by his extended family, neighbours and many friends.
John's remains will arrive at St Mary's Church, Fanavolty, Fanad at 5pm on Saturday, 14th September, to repose overnight.
Requiem Mass will be held on Sunday at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed on the Mc Ateer Funeral Directors Facebook page.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Good & New Cancer Group c/o any family member or Mc Ateer Funeral Directors. House strictly private please.
Connie Maguire, Glenties
The peaceful death has occurred at his home of Connie Maguire, Lismonaghan, Letterkenny, F92 P9DT, formerly of Glen Road, Glenties and ESB.
He will be forever loved and missed by his heartbroken wife Ursula (née Crawford) and his daughters Michelle Yeates, Caroline Spillane and Joanne Cahill, his sons-in-law, Kevin, Tony and John, his brothers Dom, Gerard, Enda, Patrick, Brendan and sisters Dolores Garden, Dympna Wordie, Colette Devine and Rosie Whelehan, his sisters-in-law, Fay, Elaine, Christine and Patricia, brothers-in-law Billy, Graham, Kevin and David, and Mary and Paul Kennedy and Gerard Luttrell. Beloved grandfather of Emily, Michael, Rory, Rachel and Orla.
Deeply regretted by his family, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and colleagues in the ESB and St Eunan’s GAA Club, Letterkenny.
Reposal of his remains continues at his late residence on Friday, September 13 from noon to 9pm.
Funeral from there on Saturday, September 14 to St Eunan’s Cathedral for 11am Requiem mass which can be viewed live here followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if wished to the Donegal Hospice c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.
Philip McCafferty, Arranmore
The death has occurred of Philip McCafferty, Leabrannagh, Arranmore peacefully at the home of his daughter, Bridie (Kelly), Kellystown, Knocknahur, Sligo, in the presence of his loving family.
Predeceased by his wife Teresa; daughters Mary and Margaret; son, Neil and infant great-grandson, Senán.
Dearly loved and sadly missed by his daughters Anne, Bridie and Sheila and sons Connie, Michael, Philip and John; grandchildren Therese, Karen, Christine, Christopher, Amanda, Mark, Feidhlim, Aine, Erin, Eve, Aaron, Brendan, Maeve, Enya, Finn, Tom and Alice; great-grandchildren Emma, Christopher, Muireann, Cara and Maeve, sons in law Tommy and Hugh Gerard; daughters in law, Maureen, Martina and Melanie; neighbours and friends.
Phillie’s remains will repose in McGlynn’s Funeral Home, Dungloe on Friday, 13th September, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm before travelling to the family home to Leabrannagh on the 5:30pm ferry that day.
Phillie’s remains will then repose in the family home until 11:00pm on Friday, and from 12 noon to 11:00pm on Saturday. Rosary in Phillie’s home on Friday and Saturday night at 9:00pm. House private outside of this time please.
Removal on Sunday morning for 12:30pm Funeral Mass in St Crone’s Church, Arranmore with interment afterwards in the local cemetery. Mass can be viewed on YouTube St Crone's Church, Arranmore.
John Bonner, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has occurred surrounded by his loving family in Letterkenny University Hospital of John Bonner, Ballygawley, New Mills, Letterkenny, F92 AO98.
Reposal of his remians continues at the family residence from 11am to 10pm on Friday, September 13 with Rosary at 9pm. A shuttle bus will be in operation from from Glenswilly national school.
Funeral Mass on Saturday, September 14 at 11am in St Columba’s Church, Glenswilly with burial afterwards in Conwall cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed live here. Family time only on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only with donations in lieu if desired to the Friends of the Letterkenny Hospital c/o any family member or Con McDaid funeral directors. Any enquiries to Con McDaid funeral directors.
John Dolan, Lifford
The death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital of John Dolan, Liskey, Ballindrait, Lifford, Co Donegal, F93 XFH2.
Lovingly missed by his wife Anne, son John J (Cara), daughters Andrea (Trevor) and Finola (Martin) his grandchildren, Darragh, Mia, Scarlett and Eva, his brother James, Gabriel and Frankie, nieces, nephews and all his extended family and friends.
John was predeceased by his parents Jim and Margaret, his sister Mary and brother Charlie. RIP
Deep are the memories, Precious they stay, No passing of time, Will take them away
John's remains will be reposing at his late residence Liskey, Ballindrait on Friday from 11am to 10pm. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral from his late residence on Saturday, September 14 at 10.30am going to St Patrick’s Church Murlog for 11 o’clock requiem mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live here.
Susan Mc Cole, Bunbeg
The death has taken place at Dungloe Community Hospital of Susan Mc Cole, Middle Dore, Bunbeg.
Predeceased by her husband Owen Mc Cole, parents; Bridget and Joe Antoin Gallagher, sisters; Mary Gallagher and Nóra Plunkett and brothers; Paddy and Anthony Gallagher.
Sadly missed by her sister Kathleen, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family and friends.
Her remains will repose at Roarty’s Funeral Home, Derrybeg F92 DN4X on Friday from 1pm to 6.30pm. Removal afterwards to St. Mary's Church Derrybeg for 7pm to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass on Saturday morning, September 14, at 11am in St. Mary's Church, Derrybeg, interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live here.
John R Gallagher, Mountcharles
The death has occurred of John R Gallagher in Florida, USA, on May 2, 2024. Husband of the late Ellen (née Hegarty), brother-in-law of Andy and Patricia Hegarty, Ardaghey.
Funeral mass will take place in the Church of the Sacred Heart Mountcharles, on Saturday, September 14 at 10am, with interment of ashes afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live here.
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