Death notices for Donegal on Thursday morning, November 9
The following deaths have taken place:
- Maureen McHugh, Ballyshannon
- Liam Doogan, Letterkenny
- Mary Gallagher, Killygordon
- Jimmy McGonigle, Buncrana
- Tina Sisson, Letterkenny
- Eilish Mellon, Buncrana
- Frankie Fletcher, Buncrana
- Alana Harkin, Gleneely
- Annmarie Campbell,Ballyshannon
- Sammy Sheehan, Buncrana and Derry
Maureen McHugh, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Maureen McHugh, née McIntyre, Donegal Road, Ballyshannon, FR94 HN2O. She died peacefully, in her 97th year, in the tender loving care of the staff of the Rock Nursing Unit, Ballyshannon.
Beloved wife of the late Sean, much loved mother of Declan (Karen) Anne (Tommy) and Barry (Stéphanie). Predeceased by her parents James and Brigid, brother Paddy and sister Kathleen O'Neill, sister in-law Ailish and brothers in-law Paddy, Larry and Dessie. Very sadly missed by her sons, daughter, daughters in-law, son in-law, grandchildren Martin, Rose, Lauren, Emily, Pearl and John, brothers John and Fr Raymond S.D.B., sister Agnes Rooney (late husband Brendan), sister in-law Mary Furey, nieces, nephews and extended McHugh and McIntyre Families.
Her remains are reposing at her home on Thursday and Friday from 2pm until 7pm. Both days are private at all other times.
Requiem Mass on Saturday in St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon, at 11am followed by burial in St Joseph's Cemetery, The Rock. Maureen's funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon
Liam Doogan, Letterkenny
The death took place on October 1 in hospital in England of Liam Doogan, formerly of Ard Colmcille, Letterkenny.
Predeceased by his parents Colm and Susan (née McTeague); deeply regretted by his loving wife Eleanor, daughter Rhiannon, son-in-law Edward, sister Sandra, brother Colm and his two nieces Niamh and Eimear.
Mass for the repose of his soul will take place in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny, at 10.45am on Saturday, November 11, followed by interment of his ashes in the family plot in Conwal Cemetery. Mass can be viewed live at www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny
Mary Gallagher, Killygordon
The death has occurred of Mary Gallagher, née Boyle, Cavan Lower, Killygordon. She passed away peacefully at St Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar, surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved wife of the late Tommy and much loved mother of Rita (late Willie), Celine (Bartley), Nuala, Yvonne, (Kevin), Paddy (Diane),and the late Gerry, cherished sister of the late Jim; deeply regretted and forever loved by her son, daughters, sons in law, daughter in law, 21 grandchildren,30 great-grandchildren, extended family and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence. Rosary each night at 9pm. Family time from 10pm until 11am, and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral leaving from there on Friday at 10.20 am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon at 11 am with interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish
Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the Patients Comfort fund, St.Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar, care of any family member.
Jimmy McGonigle, Buncrana
The death has occurred at his home of Jimmy McGonigle, Aghilly House, Buncrana.
Beloved husband of Brigid, much loved father of Sharon, Anne Marie, Philip, Neil, Stephen and Paul and dear brother of Teresa, Helen, Mary and the late Anna. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his loving wife, daughters, sons, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, sisters, nieces, nephews, his wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Jimmy's remains will be reposing at his home on Thursday from 11am. Family time please from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Removal from his home on Saturday morning at 10.15am to St Mary's Church, Cockhill for Requiem Mass at 11am 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 Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.
Tina Sisson, Letterkenny
The peaceful death occurred on February 20, 2023 of Tina Sisson (née Bianconi), Pensacola, Florida, USA and formerly the Dolphin Café, Main St, Letterkenny.
Predeceased by her parents Gabriella and Matteo Bianconi, husband David Sisson, sister Ingrid and brother Nino, she will be sadly missed by her loving children Donna Kilcawley, Jacqueline Kilcawley and Mark Kilcawley, son-in-law Tonino, grandchildren Brian, Sean, Liam, Taylor, Shana and Josh and great-grandson Flavio.
Mass for the repose of her soul will take place in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny on Saturday, November 11 at 3pm followed by interment of her ashes in the family plot in New Leck Cemetery. Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny
The death has occurred of Mary Gallagher (née Boyle), Cavan Lower, Killygordon, F93 DH3E. She died peacefully at St Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar, surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved wife of the late Tommy and much loved mother of Rita (late Willie), Celine (Bartley), Nuala, Yvonne, (Kevin), Paddy (Diane),and the late Gerry, cherished sister of the late Jim. Deeply regretted and forever loved by her son, daughters, sons in law, daughter in law, 21 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, extended family and friends.
Remains reposing at her late residence. Rosary each night at 9pm. Family time from 10pm until 11am, and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral leaving from there on Friday at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon at 11am. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish
Eilish Mellon, Buncrana
The death has occurred in her hundredth year of Eilish (Alice, Philomena) Mellon, née Mc Swiggan, Linsfort, Buncrana, F93 C1X8 formerly Glengormley and Whitehead, Belfast.
Lovingly missed by her daughters and sons, Nuala Prince, Keiron, Rosemary (Johnson), Neal Óg, Brian, Oonagh (Dalton), Rory, Catriona (Hughes), Shane and Eadaoin, daughters-in-law and sons-in-law Sue, Kevin Johnson, Jane, Sue, Michael Dalton, Jill, Jimmy Hughes and Sriyani, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews and all her extended family and friends. Eilish was predeceased by her husband Neal, son Jimmy, grandson Ben, may they rest in peace.
Eilish's remains will be reposing at her late residence on Thursday from 2pm to 8pm and on Friday from 2pm to 8pm.
Funeral leaving her late residence on Saturday at 10.15am going to Star of the Sea Church, Desertegney for 11am Requiem Mass followed by interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Frankie Fletcher, Buncrana
The death has occurred in Buncrana Community Hospital of Frankie Fletcher, 19 Cornmill Ave, Buncrana.
Husband of the Late Anna RIP and husband of Carmel Fletcher. Dear father of Tracey and Joe, son of the late Joe and Bella Fletcher, Ferris Lane, Buncrana. Brother of Jim (Mary), Jeanette (David), Joseph (Mary),Canice (Evelyn), Anne and the late Charliel sadly missed by his seven grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family circle and friends.
His remains are reposing at his sister Anne’s residence St Oran’s Road, Buncrana. Viewing time from 11am until 9pm on Thursday
Funeral from there on Friday at 9.30am going to St Mary’s Oratory for 10am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in Cockhill Cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv
Alana Harkin, Gleneely
The death has taken place of Alana Harkin, Falmore, Gleneely, F93 VW56.
Alana’s remains reposing at her home.
Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am in St. Mary’s Church, Bocan, Culdaff, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.culdaffparish.com
Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Neo-Natal Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.
Annmarie Campbell, Ballyshannon
The sudden death has occurred of AnnMarie Campbell (nee Gethins), Portnason, Ballyshannon, F94 RW18. Predeceased by her father Seamus, missed dearly by her mother Loretta, her children Jamie and Shauna, their father Brian, her brothers and sisters Mary, Jimmy, Patricia, John Joe, Patrick, Loretta, Finbar and Gerry.
Sadly missed by her nieces, nephews and all extended family and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her family residence in Portnason, Ballyshannon, F94 RW18. House private on the morning of the funeral please.
Removal on Thursday morning to St Joseph's Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon for 11am Funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to Pieta house c/o John McGee & Sons Funeral directors or any family member.
Sammy Sheehan, Buncrana and Derry
The sudden death has occurred of Samuel (Sammy) Sheehan, 2 Westbrook, Buncrana, formerly 16 Rathowen Park, Derry.
Sammy is predeceased by his parents Eddie and Sadie, sister Nuala and brother Michael.
He will be sadly missed and never forgotten by his siblings Marian, Eugene, Eamonn, James, Donal, Martin, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and his many friends.
Sammy's remains reposing at his home. Funeral on Thursday leaving at 10am going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill, Buncrana with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill
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