Death notices for Donegal on Thursday morning, August 3
The following deaths have taken place:
- John Pat Mc Fadden, Creeslough
- Mai Deery, Ballybofey
- Fr Henry Grant SJ, Buncrana, Dublin, Antrim and Paraguay
- Gabriel Raftery, Dublin and Donegal
- Michael Cunningham (Micí Rua), Carrick
- Hazel Mahon, Ballybofey and Ballintra
- John Hegarty, Glenties
- Geraldine Harley, Muff
- John Doherty, Scotland and Derrybeg
- Mary Ferry, Edinburgh and Creeslough
John Pat Mc Fadden, Creeslough
The death has taken place of John 'Jim Pat' McFadden, late of Roscad, Creeslough and formerly McFadden Brothers Garage in Falcarragh. He passed away peacefully in the care of the Lakehouse Nursing Home in Portnablagh, Dunfanaghy.
Predeceased by his parents James and Mary, sisters Mary and Grainne, brothers Gerard, Packie and Tommy, he is survived by his wife Mary, daughters Maria and Angela, sons Eamonn, Shaun and Enda, daughters in law Maeve, Laura and Úna, son in law Martin, grandchildren Killian, Connor, Amelie, Tanya, Darcey, Clara and Felim, brothers James and Brendan, sisters Agnes, Eileen, Martha, Sadie, Margaret and Cash.
The wake is taking place at the home of his daughter Angela, opposite the family home, on the Carrigart Road, Roscad, Creeslough, from 2pm on Thursday. Family time from 10pm to 11am and on morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass in St Michael's Church, Creeslough, on Saturday at 11am with interment afterwards in Doe Graveyard. Mass can be viewed live on https://mcnmedia.tv/Camera/st-michaels-church
Family flowers only please, donations, in lieu, to the Lakehouse Comfort Fund c/o any family member or James Harkin Funeral Director.
Mai Deery, Ballybofey
The death has taken place of Mai Deery, Apartment 2 The Beeches, formerly Donegal Road., Ballybofey. She died peacefully at St Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar, surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved wife of Vivian and much loved mother of Vivienne, Geraldine, Jude, Adrian, Marcus, Mary, Frances, Daniel, Shane, Rosalind, Rodney, and the late Liam. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence on Thursday from 11 am. Family time from 10 pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral leaving from her late residence on Saturday at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish webcam page at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar Cremation will take place afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Barnes View Ward,St. Joseph’s Community Hospital, care of any family member.
Fr Henry Grant SJ, Buncrana, Dublin, Antrim and Paraguay
The death has taken place in St Vincent's Hospital of Fr Henry Grant, SJ, Milltown Park, and formerly of Buncrana, Belfast, Portadown, and Asuncion (Paraguay).
Predeceased by his brothers Patrick, Jim, and Denis. Much loved and missed by his sisters Mary and Joan, his brothers John, Noel and Willie, nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, and by his Jesuit Community and many friends.
His remains are reposing at Cherryfield Lodge from 2.30pm on Thursday, with prayers at 4pm.
Funeral Mass in Gonzaga College Chapel on Friday at 11.30am, followed by burial in Glasnevin Cemetery.
Gabriel Raftery, Dublin and Donegal
The death has occurred of Gabriel (Gay) Raftery, Portmarnock, Dublin and formerly of Finglas, Dublin, and Donegal.
Predeceased by his sisters Bernadette and Kathleen and brother Seán. Beloved husband of Margaret. Very sadly missed by his loving wife, children Dalgan, Deirdre and Brian, daughter-in-law Clodagh, Brian’s partner Aideen, his adored grandchildren Conor and Tadhg, sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
His remains are reposing in Staffords Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock on Friday from 3pm to 5pm.
Removal to Glasnevin Crematorium Chapel on Saturday morning for a Service at 10am. A live stream of Gay’s Service can be viewed at https://www.dctrust.ie/location/glasnevin/chapel-webstream.html
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to St. Francis Hospice, Raheny.
Michael Cunningham (Micí Rua), Carrick
The death has occurred of Michael Cunningham (Micí Rua), Straleel, Carrick. He died peacefully in Killybegs Community Hospital after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Jane, his brothers Joseph, Seán, Paddy, Jimmy and Francis and his sister Mary Ellen. Michael will be sadly missed by his brother Noel, his sisters Bridget, Jenny, Anna, Kathleen and Mairéad, his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, cousins and a large circle of neighbours and friends.
His remains are reposing at his late residence on Thursday from 2pm to 7pm, with removal to St Columba’s Church, Carrick for 8pm.
Funeral Mass on Friday at 11 am in St Columba’s Church, Carrick with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Killybeg’s Community Hospital, through Curran’s Funeral Services or any family member.
Hazel Mahon, Ballybofey and Ballintra
The death has occurred of Hazel Mahon, (née Doherty), Curraghamone, Ballybofey, (F93 YX86) and formerly Racoo, Ballintra.
Beloved wife of the late Howard and much-loved mother of Paul (Mila) Alison (Paul) devoted nanny of Kelsey, Kayden, Alexandria, Adam and Simon. Daughter of the late James and Margaret Ellen Doherty, and much-loved sister of the late Nan, Cis, Isa and Billy Andy. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her son daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, and friends. At Peace.
Her remains are reposing at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Paul and Alison Stewart, Largnalore, Ballybofey, (F93 YX86). Family time from 10pm to 11am, and on the morning of the funeral. A one way system will be in operation, entering by the Rookery and exiting by Corlecky
Funeral leaving from there on Thursday at 1.15pm for Service of Thanksgiving in Stranorlar Parish Church at 2pm. Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. The funeral Service of Thanksgiving will be streamed live via the parish's Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/smkcofi/
Donations in lieu ,if so desired, to Donegal Hospice and Stranorlar Parish Church fund care of any family member.
John Hegarty, Glenties
The peaceful death has taken place in his 106th year of John Hegarty, Meenalargan, Glenties and formerly Meenawannia. Predeceased by his wife Bridget.
John will be sadly missed by his daughter Eilish, sons John and Christy (Glenties) and Laurence (Ballybofey), son-in-law Thomas, daughters-in-law Paula, Una, and Ann, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives neighbours and many friends.
His remains are reposing at his daughter Eilish Gildea's residence, Stranalough, Glenties (F94X406).
The funeral Mass will take place on Friday morning in St Connell's Church Glenties at 11am, with interment afterwards in the local cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed live at: www.churchservices.tv/glenties
Geraldine Harley, Muff
The death has occurred of Geraldine Harley (née Casey), 1 An Cúlaín, Muff, (F93 X2XW).
Devoted wife to John, much loved mammy of Gerard, Denise, Cathy and Steven, daughter of Catherine and an adoring nana. mother-in-law of Colleen, Alex, John and Danielle, loving sister, sister-in-law and friend.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence. Family time from 11pm to 11am please.
Removal from there on Thursday morning at 10.30am going to The Sacred Heart Church, Muff for 11am Requiem Mass with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
John Doherty, Scotland and Derrybeg
The sudden death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of John Doherty, (John Charlie Kit) Aberdeenshire, Scotland and Carrickmcgarvey, Derrybeg, originally from Knockastolar, Bunbeg. Predeceased by his wife May Roarty.
Sadly missed by his daughters; Ann, Kay and Colleen, son Charles, sister Mary, brothers; Owenie, Pat, Denny and Dermot, in-laws Steven and Alison, grandchildren; Ryan, Joel, Caragh, Ava, Erin and Joseph, great-grandchildren; Rae, Rio and Rui and extended family and friends.
His remains will repose at his home in Carrickmcgarvey. House private to family and friends. Rosary at 8pm.
Funeral Mass took place on Wednesday at 3pm in St Mary's Church, Derrybeg.
John's remains will be repatriated to Scotland on Thursday to be buried alongside his wife May.
Mary Ferry, Edinburgh and Creeslough
The death has occurred of Mary Ferry (née Diver), Moredun, Edinburgh and formerly of Derryherriff, Creeslough.
Mary died peacefully in the Marie Curie Hospice in Fairmilehead, Edinburgh surrounded by family and friends. She will be deeply missed by her sons John, Danny, Michael and Dermot, her 11 grandchildren, her daughters-in-law and by her surviving sisters Nelly and Margaret and all her family and friends.
Her remains are reposing at the family home at 35 Moredun Park St, Edinburgh (EH17 7HD) on Thursday evening, with the rosary at 6.30pm.
Funeral Mass will be held in St John Vianney’s RC Church, Edinburgh (EH17 7HN) at 10am on Friday, with burial at Mortonhall Cemetery (EH16 6TX) at 11.15am.
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