Death notices for Donegal on Thursday morning, October 12

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Death notices for Donegal on Thursday morning

The following deaths have taken place:

- Frank Curran, Letterkenny

- Vera Kelly, Churchill

- Margaret Devlin, Burt

- Teresa (Dolly) Lynch, Ballina, London and Donegal

- Joe Coll, Derry and St Johnson

- Paul Sweeney, Churchill

- Winnie Boyle, Glenties

- Anthony Murray, Manorcunningham

- Seamus McGonagle, Muff

- Peggy Doherty, Clonmany

- John McGarvey, Kilmacrennan and Termon

- Marie Chambers, Glasgow and Dungloe

- Liam Doogan, Letterkenny

Frank Curran, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Frank Curran, Glencar Irish, Letterkenny. 

Frank has passed leaving his beloved wife Eileen, children Mary, Pascal, Regina, Anthony and Carol-Ann, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family. Predeceased by his daughter Margaret, son Frank and grandson Sean- Noel.

His remains are reposing at his late residence on Thursday from 12 noon to 11pm with Rosary at 10pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am in St Eunan's Cathedral,  Letterkenny with burial afterwards in Conwal Cemetery. 

Family flowers only with donations in lieu of Donegal  Down Syndrome c/o Con Mc Daid Funeral Directors. 

Vera Kelly, Churchill

The death has occurred, at her late residence, of Vera Kelly (née Gallagher) Tullinascreen, Churchill, and formerly of Drumnashammer, Churchill.

Predeceased by her husband Patrick (2008) and daughter Bernadette Mc Eleney (2011), she is sadly missed by her children, grandchildren and extended family. 

House strictly private.

Requiem Mass in St Columba's Church, Glenswilly, at 1pm on Thursday with burial afterwards in the family plot in Templedouglas Cemetery. 

Margaret Devlin, Burt

The death has taken place, at the Donegal Hospice, of Margaret Devlin, Carroween, Burt, Speenogue, F93W2D6.

Predeceased by her mother and father William and Bridget Devlin also her sister Mary and brothers Frank and Joe Devlin, Margaret will be sadly missed by her brother Billy, sisters  Annie Doran, Bernadette Doran and Josephine Durnin also sister-in law, brothers-in-law, nieces nephews and wider family circle.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence. Family time please from 10pm to 11am.

Funeral from there on Thursday at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Aengus’ Church, Burt, followed by burial in the family plot in Burt Cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations, in lieu, to the Donegal hospice care of any family member or Terence McClintock funeral director. 

Teresa (Dolly) Lynch, Ballina, London and Donegal

The death has occurred peacefully at the Mayo Hospice, Castlebar, of Teresa (Dolly) Lynch (nee Harvey) of Greenhills Estate, Ballina and formerly of London and Donegal.

Predeceased by her son Micheal Patrick, Grandson Darius Jack Lynch and her brothers and sisters, Teresa, was the beloved wife of Davy Lynch and loving mother of David, John, Bridget, Teresa, Rosemary and Bernadette.  

Her remains resosed overnight at St Patrick's Church, Ballina.

Requiem Mass is on Thursday at 12noon followed by burial in Leigue Cemetery, Ballina.

Joe Coll, Derry and St Johnston

The death has occurred at the home of Joe Coll, 1 Nixon’s Corner, Derry, BT48 9XF, formerly Ard Baithin, St Johnston.

Lovingly missed by his wife Vivienne, his daughters Laura, Allison, Jacinta and Gillian, sons-in-laws Feilim and Keith, his grandchildren Ryan, Sarah, Aisha, Latiefa, Innaaya, Éabha, Oisín, Méabh, Blánaid, Fionntán, Grace and Ayla, his brother Brendan, his uncle Patsy and extended family and friends.

Funeral leaving his late residence on Thursday morning at 10.15am going to St Baithin’s Church, St Johnston for 11 am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Foyle Hospice c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.

Paul Sweeney, Churchill

The death has occurred of Paul Sweeney, Drumacanoo, Churchill, (F92 WA27).

Predeceased by his mother Rosie, Paul will be sadly missed by all his family, friends, neighbours and work colleagues.

Family time please on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass will take place in St Colmcille’s Church, Glendowan at 11am on Thursday, followed by burial in Gartan Cemetery. 

Winnie Boyle, Glenties

The death has taken place, at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Winnie (Winifred) Boyle (née Breslin) Cornass, Kilraine, Glenties.

Predeceased by her husband Denis, brother Seamus and sister Brede, she is deeply regretted by her loving family: sons Michael (Majella), Paddy (Margaret) and Noel, daughters Breid and Bernadette (PJ). Sadly missed by her grandchildren John Paul, Deirdre, Dympna, Ciaran, Kevin, Declan and Niamh, great-grandchild Daithi and extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Her remains resposed overnight at St Conal's Church, Glenties.

Funeral Mass on Thursday morning at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Strictly family flowers only, please.

Anthony Murray, Manorcunningham

The sudden death has occurred of Anthony Murray, Ardnaditian, Manorcunningham, F92 K3C3.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Helen, son Matthew, daughter Leah, mother Margaret, sister Geraldine and partner Liam, nieces Emma and Clodagh, mother-in-law Betty Harkin (Termon), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and his wider circle of family, friends and work colleagues. Predeceased by his father John Murray and John Harkin.

House private to family only on the morning of the funeral.

Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am in the Church of All Saints, Newtowncunningham with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV Church of All Saints Newtowncunningham at www.churchservices.tv/newtowncunningham

Family flowers only.

Seamus McGonagle, Muff

The death has taken place at the Buncrana Nursing Unit of Seamus McGonagle, Bolan, Iskaheen, Muff.

Funeral Mass will take place on Friday at 11am in St Patrick’s Church, Iskaheen followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live at: www.iskaheenparish.com

Peggy Doherty, Clonmany

The death occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Peggy Doherty (Kane), Tiernasligo, Urris, Clonmany, F93 H218.

She is sadly missed by her sisters Bridie, Anne, Mary-Jo and brother Danny. 

Family time please on the morning of the Funeral.

Funeral from her late residence on Thursday at 10.30am going to St Michael’s Church, Urris for Requiem Mass at 11am with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The funeral Mass can be viewed live at: www.churchservices.tv/urris

John McGarvey, Kilmacrennan and Termon

The death has occurred in Galway University Hospital of John McGarvey, 41 Rosemount, Kilmacrennan F92 K6R0, formerly Barnes, Termon.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Kathleen, family Grace Ann, Patricia (Herrity), John, Marie (O’Hara), Oliver, Damian and Cathy, sons-in-law Liam, Paul and Matt, daughters-in-law Trish and Diana, 15 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, sisters Bridie McMahon, Sheila McLaughlin, Catherine Graham and Bernie Doherty, brother Denis, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Grace, sister Mary Gaughan and granddaughters Saoirse and Iona.

His remains are reposing at his home. Family time from 10pm until 11am and on the morning of the funeral. 

Requiem Mass on Thursday at 3pm in St Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Columba’s Church Kilmacrennan.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the family room ICU Galway University Hospital, c/o any family member or Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.

Marie Chambers, Glasgow and Dungloe

The death has occurred of Marie Chambers (née Gallagher), Glasgow, formerly of Dooey, Dungloe. She passed away peacefully at home with her beloved husband Vincent, son Joe and daughter Martina by her side.

Daughter to the late Josie and Mary Kate Gallagher, sister to Francis, Pat and Jim, Nana to Cliodhna, Aaron, Eva, Nathan, Ethan and Mya, mother-in-law to Amanda and Stephen and friend to many.

Viewing will take place on Saturday at Anderson Maguire, 15 - 17 Hamilton Street, Glasgow, G42 0PL between 2pm and 4pm.

The funeral will take place at 9.30am on Monday at Holycross RC Chapel, 113 Dixon Ave, G42 8ER thereafter to the Linn Crematorium, 413 Lainshaw Drive, G45 9SP. Family flowers only, please.

Liam Doogan, Letterkenny

The sudden death has taken place of Liam Doogan in hospital in England formerly of Ard Colmcille, Letterkenny.

Predeceased by his parents Colm and Susan (née McTeague), he is deeply regretted by his loving wife Eleanor, daughter Rhiannon, son-in-law Edward, sister Sandra, brother Colm and his two nieces Niamh and Eimear.

Funeral arrangements later. 

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