Death notices for Donegal on Thursday morning, May 1

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The following deaths have taken place:

- Chris Mac Clafferty, Carrigart

- PJ Wilhare, Cranford

- John McGinley (John Frank), Glencolmcille

- Aneas McFadden, Milford

- Aidan Carrig, Stranorlar

- Ellen Keogh, Letterkenny

- Benny Donaghey, Clonmany

- Patrick Joseph Brosnan, Quigley’s Point

- Mary B Erskine Taylor, Dunkineely

- Richard Hartney, Carrigart

- Tadhg Gallagher, Killybegs

Chris Mac Clafferty, Carrigart

The death has taken place of Chris Mac Clafferty, Main Street, Carrigart.

His remains will repose at his late residence from 11am on Thursday May 1, where all are welcome to come and pay their respects to the family.

Funeral from there on Friday, May 2, going to the Church of St John The Baptist for Requiem Mass at 3pm, followed by internment in the adjoining cemetery.

Mass can be viewed live on Mevagh Parish Facebook page.

PJ Wilhare, Cranford

The peaceful death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice of P J Wilhare, Woodquarter, Cranford.

Deeply regretted by his loving partner Madeline, Brothers, Sisters, nephews, nieces, and extended family.

Removal from his late residence to the church of St John the Baptist, Carrigart on Friday  May 2, arriving at 8pm to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass on Saturday morning May 3 at 11 am, followed by private cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

House is strictly private to family only please.

John McGinley (John Frank), Glencolmcille

The death has occurred of John McGinley (John Frank), Glencolmcille.

He passed away peacefully, in Harbour Lights Nursing Home. Pre-deceased by his parents, James and Ellen, and his brother Josie. Sadly missed by his beloved sister Brigid, cousins, neighbours and friends.

His remains will repose in McCabe's Funeral Home, Ardara (F94 VCK1) on Thursday, May 1 from 4pm to 6 pm. Removal to St Columba's Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille for 7pm. Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

The funeral Mass will be streamed by: https://mcn.live/Camera/st-columbas-glencolmcille.

Aneas McFadden, Milford

The sudden death has occurred of Aneas McFadden, 159 Mount Marian, Milford, F92X8C4.

Aneas is predeceased by his parents, Patrick and Mary, and his brothers Patrick and Cahal.

Deeply regretted by his wife Margaret, son Terry (Carole) and daughters Geraldine (Stephen) and Catherine (Tommy), his grandchildren, Tamara, Katie, Kirsty, Jack, Shay, Kiera and Tommy, his brother John and sisters Brid and AnneMarie, as well as his brothers and sisters-in-law.

Aneas’ remains will repose at his late residence on Thursday, May 1and Friday, May 2 from 12 noon until after the rosary at 9 pm on both days.

His funeral Mass will take place in St Peter’s Church, Milford, on Saturday, May 3 at 11 am with burial afterwards in Milford cemetery.

Funeral can be viewed on Church Services TV, St. Peter’s Church, Milford, on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/milford.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to St. Vincent de Paul, Rathmullan Day Centre, care of Eamonn Scott Funeral Director or any family member.

Aidan Carrig, Stranorlar

The death has occurred unexpectedly of Aidan Carrig, Stranorlar, Co Donegal and Kilrush.

Deeply regretted by his sons Aidan and Roman, his father Jo Jo and step-mother Connie, his mother Adrienne, brothers and sisters Joanne, Carmel, John, Joseph, Martin, Rebecca, Emily, Shauna and Adrienne, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, cousins and many friends. 

Reposing at 12 Glen Court, The Glen, Kilrush on Thursday, May 1. Funeral arriving at St Senan's Church, Kilrush on Friday morning for 11am Mass. Burial afterwards in All Saints Cemetery, Shanakyle. Mass can be viewed live on kilrushparish.com.

Ellen Keogh, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has occurred at St Eunan’s Nursing Home, Letterkenny, of Ellen Keogh, Gortlee, Letterkenny, surrounded by her loving family.

Remains will repose at Letterkenny Funeral Home, Port Road, Letterkenny on Wednesday 30th April and Thursday 1st of May, with public viewing between 7.30 pm and 10 pm on both evenings.

Requiem Mass on Friday, 2nd of May at 10.30 am in the Church of the Irish Martyrs, followed by cremation at Lakelands crematorium. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the Parish of Aughaninshin webcam.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland, C/O any family member of Bradley/O’Doherty funeral directors. House private.

Benny Donaghey, Clonmany

The peaceful death has occurred at his home of Benny Donaghey, Magheramore, Clonmany, F93D8YY, surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved Husband of Helen and much-loved father of Brendan (Lucy), Ian (Jeanne), Kevin (Màire), Nichola (Damian) sadly missed by his grandchildren Ruairi, Lorcan, Molly, Niamh, Orla,

Odhran, Oisín and Conall, deeply regretted by his brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and the wider family circle.

Reposing at the family home where all are welcome to pay respects.

Funeral from there on Friday at 10:20am going to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany for requiem Mass at 11am with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family time please 11pm till 10am.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to St Columbcille Village, Cleagh, Clonmany C/O of any family member or Mc Feeley Funeral Directors.

The funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/clonmany.

Patrick Joseph Brosnan, Quigley’s Point

The sudden death has taken place at his home of Patrick Joseph Brosnan, Meenavenaghan, Quigley’s Point.

Deeply saddened by Patrick’s passing is his loving wife, Aileen. Much-loved son of Mary Rose, and predeceased by his father, Brendan.

Deeply regretted by his nephew Jerred, his stepdaughter Laura, his extended family, friends and neighbours.

His remains will be reposing at his family home, Meenavenaghan, Quigley’s Point, F93T9N7 from 6pm this evening, Wednesday April 30, where all are welcome to pay their respects.

Removal from there on Friday at 10:30am to StColumba’s Church, Drung for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on st-columbas-drung – MCN. Family flowers only please. Family time please from 9pm to 11am.

Mary B Erskine Taylor, Dunkineely

The death has taken place of Mary B Erskine Taylor, Fuchsia Cottage, Ballycroy, Dunkineely and formerly of Brackey, Ardara.

Forever carried in the hearts of her daughter Kyla, her son Trent and daughter-in-law Sarah, her Sister Christine and her Husband Michael. Brother Peter and his wife Susan. Very sadly missed by nieces and nephews, Grainne, Paul, Keiran, Edward, Nicola and Mark and all her great nephews and nieces, and of course, her constant companion Willow. 

Her remains will repose in McCabe's funeral home Ardara (F94VCK1) on Wednesday, April 30 from 5pm to 9pm. Funeral from there on Thursday, May 1 going to the church of the Holy family Ardara for funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by cremation in Lakelands crematorium Cavan at 4pm family time on the morning of the funeral.

Richard Hartney, Carrigart

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Richard (Ricky) Hartney, No. 6 Umlagh, Carrigart.

Removal from Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, this Tuesday afternoon at 4.00 p.m., going to his late residence.

Funeral from there on Thursday,  May 1 going to the Church of St John the Baptist for requiem Mass at 11 am.

Followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. The house is private to family and friends.

Tadhg Gallagher, Killybegs

The death has occurred of Tadhg Gallagher, Church Road, Killybegs and Gallagher Bros (Fish Merchants) Ltd.

He passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Predeceased by his parents Jack and Maud, brothers Phelim, Jackie, Michael and Patrick, nephews Jack, Paul, Michael, Barry, Philip and grandchild Maria Anna.

Sadly missed by his beloved wife Sheila and cherished children Susan, Marc and David, son-in-law PJ, daughters-in-law Ailbhe and Evelyn, brothers Frank and Eamon, sisters Mai and Anne, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

A dear grandfather to Michael, Adam, Matthew, Finn, Jake, Liam, Eva, Lily and Maggie.

Remains reposing at his residence on Tuesday, April 29 and Wednesday, April 30 from 12 noon until 8pm. House private at all other times.

Funeral mass on Thursday, May 1 at 11am in St Mary of the Visitation Church Killybegs with burial afterwards in the local cemetary.

Mass will be streamed live at https://mcn.live/Cameras/Player/257404.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association via McBrearty’s Undertakers.

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