Death notices for Donegal on Friday morning, June 13
The following deaths have taken place:
- Grainne Buggy, Ballyshannon
- Liam Gilmore, Carndonagh
- Mary McElhinney, Downings
- Grace McBride, Downings and Philadelphia
- James Russell, Churchill
- Roisín McPhillips, Burnfoot and Buncrana
- Angela Buckley, Newtowncunningham
- Bridget McCarron, Dumfries
- Patrick Joseph (PJ) McCullagh, Letterkenny and Tyrone
- Mary Blaney, Fanad
- Hugh Kennedy, Mountcharles
- Marie Smyth (née Granaghan), Bundoran
- Martha McConnellogue, Redcastle
- Kevin O’Kane, Doneyloop
- Margaret Ann Bowers (née Feeney), Chesterfield, UK and Ballintra
Grainne Buggy, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Grainne Buggy, Iornbridge, Shropshire, England & The Abbey, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal F94 K735
Grainne passed away unexpectedly after a very short illness on June 12 in Sligo University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved wife of Ian Donnelly, mother of Aoife, stepmother to John (Catherine) & Hailey (Dan), and her grandchildren Theo, Amalia, Olivia, George, Zoe & Alfie and daughter of PJ & the late Anne.
She will be forever missed by her siblings Donal (Mairead), Sinead (Adrian), Aisling (Paul), Pauric (Aine) & Ciara (Brian),her nieces & nephews Christopher, Anna, Matthew, Max, Lucy, Jack, Zoe, Noah, Olivia, Alex, a wide circle of family, friends, neighbors, colleagues and patients.
We lovingly remember her mother Anne and brother in-law Kyle.
Reposing at the family home, The Abbey, Ballyshannon, on Saturday from 1pm to 8pm. Funeral to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection on Sunday at 11am followed by service of cremation at Lakeland’s Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan at 3.30p.m.
Donations in lieu of flowers to the Friends of Sligo University Hospital ICU c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors or any family member.
Liam Gilmore, Carndonagh
The sudden death has taken place of Liam Gilmore, Bridge Street, Carndonagh.
Beloved brother of Oliver, Evelyn, Donal and Bride.
Predeceased by his brother Michael, his sister Marion and his parents Dan and Elizabeth.
Deeply regretted by his nieces, nephews, his extended family at home and in England, his friends and neighbours.
Liam’s remains will repose at the home of his niece Katrina and her husband Jim Coyle, 14 Donagh Park, Carndonagh F93E394 from 12:00pm on Friday, June 13 where all are welcome to pay their respects.
Funeral from there on Sunday at 10:30am going to the Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh for 11:00am Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live here. Family time please from 10:00pm to 12:00pm.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors.
Mary McElhinney, Downings
The peaceful death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Mary McElhinney, Lower Mevagh, Downings.
Mary is survived by her sister Frances (Eric), nieces, nephews, and a wide circle of relatives and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence from where her funeral will take place, going to Holy Trinity Church, Carrigart for a service of Thanksgiving for the life of Mary at 2.00 pm on Saturday, June 14.
Interment immediately afterwards in the family burial ground.
Grace McBride, Downings and Philadelphia
The death has taken place at the Lake house Nursing Home of Grace Mc Bride, Downings and late of Philadelphia.
Removal from the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny on Friday, June 13 at 6pm going to the Church of St. John the Baptist, Carrigart to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass on Saturday, June 14 at 11am followed by internment in the adjoining cemetery.
James Russell, Churchill
There will be a Service of Thanksgiving for the life of James Russell, Ballygeigue, Tralee, Co Kerry and formerly of Terargus, Churchill on Saturday, June 14 in St Columba’s Church, Churchill at 3pm, followed by interment of his Ashes in Gartan graveyard.
Those who wish are welcome to attend.
Roisín McPhillips, Burnfoot and Buncrana
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Roisín McPhillips (nee Deery), Elaghbeg, Burnfoot and formerly Castle Avenue, Buncrana.
Much loved mother of Jonathan and Aisling Issit. Dear grandmother of Joel, Darcy, Aida and Martha.
Roisín will be forever missed by her loving son, daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Roisín’s remains will be reposing at her son Jonathan’s residence Whitehill Road, Muff, F93V2YD on Thursday, June 12 from 5pm and on Friday, June 13 from 12 noon to 9pm where all are welcome to pay your respects.
House is strictly private to family on the morning of the funeral. Removal on Saturday, June 14 at 10am going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for Requiem Mass at 11.00 am followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.
Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland c/o any family member.
Angela Buckley, Newtowncunningham
The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital on Tuesday, June 10 of Angela Buckley née Robb, 19 Westfield, Newtowncunningham.
Deeply missed by her sister-in-law Chrissie Robb, her very close nieces and nephews of Drumbuoy and Newtowncunningham, step-son and three step-daughters (Sutton, Dublin), five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and a wide circle of family and friends in Donegal, Dublin, Derry, Scotland, Spain an,d Finland.
Angela is pre-deceased by her husband Seán (2014), parents William and Elizabeth and her five brothers and four sisters.
Angela’s remains will be reposing at Drumbuoy Farm, Newtowncunningham, F93D850 from 1 pm until 9 pm on Thursday, June 12 with Rosary at 8 pm.
Funeral from there on Friday, June 13 at 10.15 am going to All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham for 11 am Requiem Mass which can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/newtowncunningham followed by private cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. Family time on the morning of the funeral, please.
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society c/o any family member.
Bridget McCarron, Dumfries
The death has occurred of Bridget McCarron, Glasmullan, Drumfries.
Reposing at her residence.
House strictly private at the request of the deceased.
Leaving there on Friday, June 13 at 10.15am for 11am Mass in St Mary’s Church, Cockhill, followed by burialin the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please.
Patrick Joseph (PJ) McCullagh, Letterkenny and Tyrone
The death has occurred of Patrick Joseph (PJ) McCullagh, Letterkenny and Gortin, Co. Tyrone.
He passed away peacefully under the wonderful and compassionate care of the staff of Archview Lodge Nursing Home, Drumany, Letterkenny.
Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Alice McCullagh, twin brother Sean and sister Maeve. Beloved father of Nathaniel and Siobhan, Sadly missed by his family, children, sister Nuala (McSherry), devoted grandfather of Rory, Mia, Edith and Felicity, nephews, nieces, cousins, friends and the wide family circle.
Funeral Mass on Friday, June 13 at 11am in St Patrick’s Church , 11, Chapel Lane, Gortin, Omagh, Co Tyrone (BT79 8ND), followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Mary Blaney, Fanad
The peaceful death has taken place in the Donegal Hospice of Mary Blaney, Rosskirk, Fanad.
Beloved wife of William and much loved mother of sons John and Stephen and daughter Margaret.
Viewing on Thursday, June 12 from 5pm to 8pm in the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny.
Requiem Mass on Friday at 12 noon in St. Columba’s Church, Massmount, Fanad, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Hugh Kennedy, Mountcharles
The sudden, peaceful death has taken place at the home of Hugh Kennedy, Old Road Mountcharles, Co. Donegal (formerly of Drimareany, Dunkineely).
Deeply regretted by his loving wife May, daughters Christina (RIP), Anita (Tommy), Caroline (Christy), Stephanie (Edward) and Alison (Cliff).
Sadly, missed by grandchildren Danielle, Emma, Aaron, Lewis, Rhianna and Christopher, great- grandchildren, extended family, friends and neighbours.
His remains will repose at his home in Old Road, Mountcharles (F94 E8W2) on Wednesday, June 11 and Thursday. June 12 of June from 2 pm to 9 pm. Rosary each night at 9 pm.
Removal on Friday, June 13 to The Church of St Joseph and St Conal, Bruckless for Requiem Mass at 11 am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. Family time on the morning of the Funeral.
A one-way system will be in operation at the wake, enter via McMonagle Stone and exit at Mountcharles village.
Marie Smyth (née Granaghan), Bundoran
The death has occured at Sligo University Hospital of Marie Smyth, (nee Granaghan), Ballyshannon Community Hospital and formerly Finner Avenue, Bundoran.
Pre-deceased by her parents Jim and Kitty, husband Joe, brother Vincent and sisters Noeleen, Angela, Pauline and Helen.
Sadly missed by her sons Shane and David (Mary Teresa); grandchildren Zoe, Lee and Jay; brothers Seamie, Roy and Ben; sister Joan; brothers in law; sisters in law; nieces; nephews; godchildren; extended family and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at Breslin's Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran (F94 E92F) on Wednesday, June 11 and Thursday, June 12 from 4pm until 8pm both days. Removal on Friday morning at 10.40am to the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am with burial to follow in St.Ninnidh's Cemetery, Bundoran.
Family Flowers only, donations in lieu to the Sheil Hospital Patients Comfort Fund - donation box at funeral home and church.
Marie's Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie.
Martha McConnellogue, Redcastle
The sudden death has taken place at Altnagelvin Hospital of Martha McConnellogue (née Dougal), Ballyratten, Redcastle, F93 XT63.
Beloved wife of Colm and much-loved mother of Laura (Edward).
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sister Mary, brothers Raymond and Gerard, and nieces and nephews.
Martha’s remains will repose at her home on Wednesday, June 11 from 1pm where all are welcome to pay their respects.
Funeral from there on Friday, June 13 at 10.15 am for 11 am funeral Mass in St Columba’s Church, Drung followed by interment at Sacred Heart Church, Muff.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.stcolumbasdrung.net.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to ICU Altnagelvin Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
Kevin O’Kane, Doneyloop
The death has occurred of Kevin O’Kane Doneyloop.
He passed away peacefully in Watford, England, on May 28.
Loving brother of Teresa (Gillespie), Hugo, Noel, Brendan and the late Seamus, cherished son of the late Mary-Jane and Michael.
Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his entire family circle and many good friends.
Reposing at the home of his brother Noel, (Ternagushog, Castlefin, Co. Donegal, F93 H2PC) on Thursday, June 12 from 6.30pm. Funeral from Noel's home on Friday, June 13 at 11.30am for Requiem Mass at 12 noon in St Columba's Church, Doneyloop. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam.
Margaret Ann Bowers (née Feeney), Chesterfield, UK and Ballintra
The death has occurred of Margaret Ann Bowers (née Feeney), Chesterfield, UK and formerly of Ballintra, Co. Donegal.
She passed away peacefully in the care of the staff of Ashgate House Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by the parents, Michael and Kathleen, brothers, Aidan and Michéal, sister Mary and son-in-law, Richard.
Sadly missed by her devoted husband Geoff, her beloved daughter, Grainne, granddaughters, Ciara and Aoife, sister Kay, brother Padraig, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends.
Funeral on Monday, June 16 at 12 noon at Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Church, 1 St Joseph Street, Matlock, DE4 3NG
Entrance to the Church via Bank Road. Parking on Bank Road or car park on opposite side of the road.
Online service: Mass-online.org
Look for Catholic Parish of Our Lady & St Joseph's, Matlock, Derbyshire, UK
Afterwards you can join us at Walton Golf Club, Matlock Road, Chesterfield, S42 7LA Telephone: 01246 279256
If you can attend Golf Club, please me know as soon as possible so that we can have enough places - Geoff Bowers 07799662283.
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