Death notices for Donegal on Thursday morning, February 8

The following deaths have taken place:

- Lt. Col. Charles Cunningham, Dublin / Carrick

- Joseph Wilkie, Florida and Letterkenny

- Phonsie Crawford, Raphoe

- Ann Hoey, Sligo

- Bernie Clinton, Portsalon and Tyrone

- John Alexander, Crossroads

- Carmel McDonagh, Waterford and Moville

- Peter Boyle, Bunbeg

- Mark Quinn, Guest Raphoe

Lt Col Charles Cunningham, Dublin and Carrick

The death has occurred of Lt Col Charles (Charlie) Cunningham, Templeville Rd., Templeogue, Dublin 6W and formerly of Aughera, Carrick. He died peacefully in the care of the wonderful staff of St Vincent’s Hospital following the excellent care received in Brabazon House Nursing Home, Sandymount. 

Beloved husband of the late Noelle, loving and much-loved dad of Dónal and Ruairí. Charlie will be forever loved and deeply missed by his sons, daughters-in-law Denise and Orla, his adored grandchildren Darragh, Oscar, Aidan and Etain, brothers Connell and Eamonn, sister Lucy (McNiocaill), sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law especially Bebe and Mac, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.

Removal from Massey Bros Funeral Home, Templeogue Village, D6W AC82 takes place on Saturday morning to St Pius X Church, Templeogue arriving for 10am Requiem Mass. Cremation service will take place in the Victorian Chapel, Mt Jerome Crematorium, Harold's Cross at 12.15 pm.

Joseph Wilkie, Florida and Letterkenny

The death has taken place of Joseph Wilkie, West Palm Beach, Florida and formerly from Dromore, Letterkenny F92 NY9W.

Predeceased by his mother Grace in 2023, he is deeply missed by his loving father Louis, brother Andrew, sisters Ciara, Rebecca, Emma and husband Johndy Brogan, nephew Freddie and nieces Zoe and Lily, grandmother Ita Wilkie, partner Graciela and her family (Florida), aunts, uncles and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours Florida and Letterkenny.

Wake on Thursday from 12 noon until Rosary at 9pm. Family time after the Rosary please and on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral from the family home on Friday at 10.15am going to St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny Interment will take place afterwards in the family plot in New Leck Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust c/o any family member.

Phonsie Crawford, Raphoe

The death has occurred in Ramelton Community Hospital of Phonsie Crawford, 235 St Eunan’s Terrace, Raphoe.

Lovingly missed by his brothers Niall, Martin, John and sister Katie Flynn, nieces and nephews and all his extended family and friends. Phonsie was predeceased by his parents Nially and Anna, his brothers Bexie and Michael and sister Margaret.

Funeral leaving his late residence on Thursday at 1.40pm going to St Eunan’s Church, Raphoe for 2 pm Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed at www.parishofraphoe.com

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to Cancer Care West c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.

Ann Hoey, Cliffoney, Sligo 

The death has occurred peacefully at home, of Ann Hoey (née Travers) 8 Brookfield, Cliffoney, Sligo 

Beloved wife of Seamus and adored mother to Karen (Gary), Stacey (Enda), James (Teresa), Shauna (Vincent), and Aaron (Liadan). Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by her loving husband, daughters, sons and her grandchildren Grace, Alanna, Ava, Kate, April, Jack, Ryan, Aoife, Fayna, Doireann, Saibh, Tara and Conor, her sisters Mary and Phena, her brother Des, and all her extended family, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by her parents Mary Kate and Bilshie, her sister Marguerite and her brother Liam (Bundoran).

Her remains are reposing at Mc Gloin’s Funeral Home, Chapel Roa, Cliffoney on Thursday evening from 4pm until 8pm.

Funeral arriving to St Molaise’s Church, Cliffoney, on Friday morning for 11am Funeral Mass. Cremation will take place afterwards at 3pm in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan. Ann’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on http://www.facebook.com/ahamlishparishsligo/

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to the Irish Heart Foundation c/o Mc Gloin Undertakers, Cliffoney.

Bernie Clinton, Portsalon and Strabane

The death has occurred eacefully at her home, of Bernie Clinton (née Devlin), Bernie, 16 Bracken Gate, Strabane, Co Tyrone and Claggan, Portsalon.

Deeply regretted by her loving husband Patsy, family Mary, James, Philomena, Joanne and Patrick, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister Anne, brothers John, Louie, Phelim, Bill, Peter, Tony, Arthur and Seamus, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her grandson Michael and granddaughter Clarice, sisters Margaret, Mary and Kathleen.

Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am in St Columba’s Church, Massmount, Fanad. Burial will take place afterwards in Massmount Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors Facebook Page.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Arthritis Ireland, c/o any family member.

John Alexander, Crossroads

The sudden death has occurred, at his late residence, of John Alexander, The Park, Ballinacor, Crossroads, Killygordon.F93 H582.

Beloved husband of Mary, and much loved father of Bernadine (Neil), Teresa (Joe), Louise (Ivor), Paulette (Gabriel), Noreen (Paul), Emer (Matthew), Martin (Lisa), Brendan (Vicki), cherished brother of Jim, Tony (Susan) and Mary (Brendan) (Kee).

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, brothers, sister, brother in law, sisters-in-law, 14 grandchildren, nephews, nieces and extended family and friends.

Funeral leaving from his late residence on Thursday at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon, at 11am. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.

The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish webcam. at https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish 

Carmel McDonagh, Waterford and Moville

The death has occurred peacefully at home in the loving care of her family, of Carmel McDonagh, née O’Donnell, late of 

Predeceased by her husband Tom and her son Tommy. Carmel will be sadly missed by her son Maurice, daughters Aileen and Fiona, grandchildren Lucas, Lily, Livia, Alison and Daniel, son-in-law Anthony, daughter-in-law Britta, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Requiem Mass on Thursday at 10.30am in St Joseph & Benildus Church, Newtown, Waterford, followed by burial in St Mary’s Cemetery, Ballygunner, Waterford. Mass will be live streamed from 10.30am on www.mcn.live/Camera/st-joseph-and-st-benildus-waterford

Peter Boyle, Bunbeg 

The death has taken place in Glasgow of Peter Boyle (Peadar Ned), originally from Upper Dore, Bunbeg.

Predeceased by his loving wife Ellen, his brother Paddy and his sister Nora (Sweeney) he is sadly missed by his nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

His remains reposed overnight at St Patrick's Church, Meenaweal.

Funeral Mass on Thursday morning at 10am 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

Family flowers only please.

Mark Quinn, Raphoe

The sudden death has occurred at his late residence of Mark Quinn, Guest House End, Raphoe.

Lovingly missed by his partner Andrea McCobb, his daughter Annie-Rose and partner Fran, his son Oliver and partner Caoilfhionn, his beloved grandson Frankie, his mother Mary, his sister and brothers Pamela, James, Garven and all his extended family and friends.

Funeral cortege will be leaving Kelly’s funeral home, Oakfield, Raphoe on Thursday morning at 10.30 am travelling via The Sheep’s Lane (Back Road), Guest House End and The Diamond to St Eunan’s Church, Raphoe for 11 am Requiem Mass followed by internment in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed online via the parish webcam. https://www.parishofraphoe.com

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