Death notices for Donegal on Wednesday evening, June 11

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The following deaths have taken place:

- Patrick Joseph (PJ) McCullagh, Letterkenny and Tyrone

- Mary Blaney, Fanad

- Hugh Kennedy, Mountcharles

- Marie Smyth (née Granaghan), Bundoran

- Martha McConnellogue, Redcastle

- John Campbell, Falcarragh

- Mary Duffy, Cloghan

- Kevin O’Kane, Doneyloop

- Margaret Ann Bowers (née Feeney), Chesterfield, UK and Ballintra

- Liam Gilmore, Carndonagh

Patrick Joseph (PJ) McCullagh, Letterkenny and Tyrone

The death has occurred of Patrick Joseph (PJ) McCullagh, Letterkenny and Gortin, Co. Tyrone.

He passed away peacefully under the wonderful and compassionate care of the staff of Archview Lodge Nursing Home, Drumany, Letterkenny.

Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Alice McCullagh, twin brother Sean and sister Maeve. Beloved father of Nathaniel and Siobhan, Sadly missed by his family, children, sister Nuala (McSherry), devoted grandfather of Rory, Mia, Edith and Felicity, nephews, nieces, cousins, friends and the wide family circle.

Funeral Mass on Friday, June 13 at 11am in St Patrick’s Church , 11, Chapel Lane, Gortin, Omagh, Co Tyrone (BT79 8ND), followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. 

Mary Blaney, Fanad

The peaceful death has taken place in the Donegal Hospice of Mary Blaney, Rosskirk, Fanad.

Beloved wife of William and much loved mother of sons John and Stephen and daughter Margaret.

Viewing on Thursday, June 12 from 5pm to 8pm in the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny.

Requiem Mass on Friday at 12 noon in St. Columba’s Church, Massmount, Fanad, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Hugh Kennedy, Mountcharles

The sudden, peaceful death has taken place at the home of Hugh Kennedy, Old Road Mountcharles, Co. Donegal (formerly of Drimareany, Dunkineely).

Deeply regretted by his loving wife May, daughters Christina (RIP), Anita (Tommy), Caroline (Christy), Stephanie (Edward) and Alison (Cliff).

Sadly, missed by grandchildren Danielle, Emma, Aaron, Lewis, Rhianna and Christopher, great- grandchildren, extended family, friends and neighbours.

His remains will repose at his home in Old Road, Mountcharles (F94 E8W2) on Wednesday, June  11 and Thursday. June 12 of June from 2 pm to 9 pm. Rosary each night at 9 pm.

Removal on Friday, June 13 to The Church of St Joseph and St Conal, Bruckless for Requiem Mass at 11 am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. Family time on the morning of the Funeral.

A one-way system will be in operation at the wake, enter via McMonagle Stone and exit at Mountcharles village.

Marie Smyth (née Granaghan), Bundoran

The death has occured at Sligo University Hospital of Marie Smyth, (nee Granaghan), Ballyshannon Community Hospital and formerly Finner Avenue, Bundoran.

Pre-deceased by her parents Jim and Kitty, husband Joe, brother Vincent and sisters Noeleen, Angela, Pauline and Helen.

Sadly missed by her sons Shane and David (Mary Teresa); grandchildren Zoe, Lee and Jay; brothers Seamie, Roy and Ben; sister Joan; brothers in law; sisters in law; nieces; nephews; godchildren; extended family and a large circle of friends.

Reposing at Breslin's Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran (F94 E92F) on Wednesday, June 11 and Thursday, June 12 from 4pm until 8pm both days. Removal on Friday morning at 10.40am to the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am with burial to follow in St.Ninnidh's Cemetery, Bundoran.

Family Flowers only, donations in lieu to the Sheil Hospital Patients Comfort Fund - donation box at funeral home and church.

Marie's Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie.

Martha McConnellogue, Redcastle

The sudden death has taken place at Altnagelvin Hospital of Martha McConnellogue (née Dougal), Ballyratten, Redcastle, F93 XT63.

Beloved wife of Colm and much-loved mother of Laura (Edward).

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sister Mary, brothers Raymond and Gerard, and nieces and nephews.

Martha’s remains will repose at her home on Wednesday, June 11 from 1pm where all are welcome to pay their respects.

Funeral from there on Friday, June 13 at 10.15 am for 11 am funeral Mass in St Columba’s Church, Drung followed by interment at Sacred Heart Church, Muff.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.stcolumbasdrung.net.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to ICU Altnagelvin Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

John Campbell, Falcarragh

The death has occurred of John Campbell, Carrowcannon, Falcarragh and formerly of Mourne Avenue, Strabane.

Survived by his loving wife Kathleen and daughters Karen and Sandra.

Remains will be reposing at his late residence from 2pm tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday, June 11. House strictly private for family and close friends, and neighbours. Rosary at 9pm on Wednesday.

Funeral Mass at 12noon on Thursday, June 12 in St Fionan’s Church, Falcarragh followed by cremation in Cavan Crematorium.

Mary Duffy, Cloghan

The death has occurred peacefully at the Donegal Hospice of Mary Duffy (née Gallagher), Galwolie, Cloghan, surrounded by her beloved family.

Beloved wife of Hugo and much-loved mother of Hugh, Katrina (Damien), Mark (Denise), Kieran (Siobhan), Fionnuala (Derek), Donna (Michael).

Devoted grandmother to Lauren, Amelia, Fíadh, Odhrán, Ellie, Beth, Cassie, Fionn, Daithí, Kaiden, Ethan, Caoimhe, Rían, Dáragh, and Fíonn.

Sadly missed by her loving sisters, Catherine and Bernadette, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Predeceased by her infant son, Baby Michael; her parents, Elizabeth and Michael; and her sister, Geraldine.

Reposeingat her family home.

House is strictly private from 9pm to 12 noon and on the morning of the funeral.

Removal on Thursday, June 10 to the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Glenfin, for requiem Mass at 11am.

Burial afterwards in Kilteevogue Cemetery. Family flowers only, please.

Donations, if desired, to Donegal Hospice, care of any family member or Marley Funeral Directors.

Shuttle Bus Service in operation from Harkins Car Park, Brockagh. 

Kevin O’Kane, Doneyloop

The death has occurred of Kevin O’Kane Doneyloop.

He passed away peacefully in Watford, England, on May 28.

Loving brother of Teresa (Gillespie), Hugo, Noel, Brendan and the late Seamus, cherished son of the late Mary-Jane and Michael.

Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his entire family circle and many good friends.

Reposing at the home of his brother Noel, (Ternagushog, Castlefin, Co. Donegal, F93 H2PC) on Thursday, June 12 from 6.30pm. Funeral from Noel's home on Friday, June 13 at 11.30am for Requiem Mass at 12 noon in St Columba's Church, Doneyloop. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam.

Margaret Ann Bowers (née Feeney), Chesterfield, UK and Ballintra

The death has occurred of Margaret Ann Bowers (née Feeney), Chesterfield, UK and formerly of Ballintra, Co. Donegal.

She passed away peacefully in the care of the staff of Ashgate House Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by the parents, Michael and Kathleen, brothers, Aidan and Michéal, sister Mary and son-in-law, Richard.

Sadly missed by her devoted husband Geoff, her beloved daughter, Grainne, granddaughters, Ciara and Aoife, sister Kay, brother Padraig, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends.

Funeral on Monday, June 16 at 12 noon at Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Church, 1 St Joseph Street, Matlock, DE4 3NG

Entrance to the Church via Bank Road. Parking on Bank Road or car park on opposite side of the road.

Online service: Mass-online.org

Look for Catholic Parish of Our Lady & St Joseph's, Matlock, Derbyshire, UK

Afterwards you can join us at Walton Golf Club, Matlock Road, Chesterfield, S42 7LA Telephone: 01246 279256

If you can attend Golf Club, please me know as soon as possible so that we can have enough places - Geoff Bowers 07799662283.

Liam Gilmore, Carndonagh

The sudden death has taken place of Liam Gilmore, Bridge Street, Carndonagh.

Beloved brother of Oliver, Evelyn, Donal and Bride.

Predeceased by his brother Michael, his sister Marion and his parents Dan and Elizabeth.

Deeply regretted by his nieces, nephews, his extended family here and in England, his friends and neighbours.

Funeral arrangements to be confirmed later.

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