Death notices for Donegal on Wednesday morning, July 26
The following deaths have taken place:
- Alec Brown, Arranmore
- Bridie Mc Laughlin, Buncrana
- Elma Kelly, Lifford
- Kathleen McGroary, Donegal Town
- Paddy O'Grady, Falcarragh
- Jim Muldoon, Derrybeg
- Liam McGuirk, Dublin and Donegal
- Kathleen Shiels, Carndonagh
- Maureen McGinley, Carrick
- Kevin Mulhern, Donegal Town
- Robert French, Cork and Gleneely
- Colm McLaughlin (Hatter), Carndonagh
- Ciara Ferry, Belfast and Letterkenny
- Sheila McGlinchey, Buncrana
- Dan Cullen, Glasgow and Carrigart
- Henry Doherty, Carndonagh
- Eddie Young, Ardara
- William McLucas, Muff
- Mary Connor, Castlebar and Creeslough
- Marie Hickey, Bunbeg and Monaghan
- John Joe McMenamin, Killygordon, Coventry and Mayo
Alec Brown, Arranmore
The sudden death has taken place of Alec Brown, Arranmore Island.
His remains will repose at Mc Glynn’s Funeral Home, Dungloe, on Wednesday from 5pm until 6pm, followed by removal to his home on Arranmore Island for the 6.30pm ferry.
The house will be private after the Rosary and the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass on Friday at 12 noon in St Crone's Church, Arranmore. The Mass can be viewed on the St Crone’s Church Arranmore YouTube channel.
Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, to The Arranmore Community Centre via any family member or Mc Glynn Funeral Directors.
Bridie Mc Laughlin, Buncrana
The death has taken place in Buncrana Community Hospital of Bridie McLaughlin, St Joseph's Park, Buncrana.
Daughter of the late William and Bridget McLaughlin, Sister of Michael and the late Margaret and Danny. Sadly missed by her sisters-in-law Geraldine and Sheila, neices, nephews, family circle and close Friends.
Her remains will repose at McLaughlin's Funeral home Buncrana on Thurdsay, with viewing from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm.
Funeral from there on Friday at 9.30am going to St Mary's Oratory for 10am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the family plot in the old cemetery, Clonmany. Funeral mass can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/buncrana
Family flowers only please donations if desired to Buncrana Community Hospital, patients comfort fund c/o any family member.
Elma Kelly, Lifford
The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Elma Kelly (née Brennan), 63 Croaghan Heights, Lifford and formerly of Coneyburrow Road, Lifford.
Beloved wife of the late Charlie, much loved mother of Sinead, Charlene and Grainne, loving daughter of the late Rose and Foncie Brennan and dearly loved sister of Kathleen, Michael, Joan, Sean, Jacqueline, Tony, Ronnie, Rosemary, Joseph and the late Martin.
Her remains are reposing at her home on Tuesday from 6pm.
Funeral leaving her home on Thursday at 10.15am. for Requiem Mass in St Patrick`s Church, Murlog at 11am. Interment will take place afterwards in St Peter`s Cemetery, Glasgow. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam at: https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/
Donations in lieu of flowers please to the Donegal Hospice Family time please from 11pm. to 11am.
Kathleen McGroary, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Kathleen McGroary (née Mc Dermott), Drumlonagher, Donegal Town.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her husband Michael, loving mother of Adrian (Caroline), Brendan (Valerie) and Donna (Aidan), grandchildren, Nicole, Jason, Adam, Matthew, Owen, Amy, Charleen, Daniel, Ciara and Eamonn, her sisters Georgina and Paula, her brother Francis, extended family, neighbours & friends.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence. House private to family and close friends only, please.
Removal from there on Thursday at 11.30am, going to the Church of the Holy Redeemer, Drimarone, for 12 noon funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations, in lieu, to Donegal Community Hospital, Donegal Town.
Paddy O'Grady, Falcarragh
The peaceful death has taken place of Paddy O’Grady, Ballyness, Falcarragh, surrounded by his loving family.
Paddy will be sadly missed by his loving wife Madge, his daughters, Frances, Brid, Eileen, Maria and Orla, and sons John and Pat, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, his sister Hannah, brothers Denis and Maurice and predeceased sister Marie.
His remains will repose at his home in Ballyness, Falcarragh until the morning of the funeral with Rosary nightly at 9pm. House private after rosary each evening and morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday in St. Fionan's Church, Falcarragh, (F92 X302), at 1pm, with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live at: https://mcnmedia.tv/Camera/falcarragh-parish-church or Sweeney Funeral Director's Facebook Page.
Family flowers only, please.
Jim Muldoon, Derrybeg
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Jim Muldoon, Stranacorkra, Derrybeg.
Sadly missed by his wife Mary, daughter Catherine, son-in-law Mike, grandson Michael, brother Vincent, sister Christine and extended family and friends.
His remains are reposing at his home. Removal to St Mary's Chapel, Derrybeg on Wednesday for 7pm to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am in St Mary's Church, Derrybeg, and 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. Donations in lieu to Down Syndrome Ireland.
Liam McGuirk, Dublin and Donegal
The death has occurred of Liam (Liamo) McGuirk, Inchicore, Dublin, Donegal and formerly of Islandbridge, Dublin).
Predeceased by his parents Bill and Betty, Liam will be very sadly missed by his loving wife Melanie, their children Megan, Liam, Holly and Beau, son TJ, daughter Lily and their mother Claire, brother Bernard, sister Bernadette, niece Heidi, extended family, friends and neighbours.
His remains are reposing in Stafford’s Funeral Home, Ballyfermot on Thursday from 3pm to 5pm, removal on Friday afternoon, to Newlands Cross Crematorium arriving for 1.30pm.
Kathleen Shiels, Carndonagh
The peaceful death has taken place at her home of Kathleen Shiels, Bridge Street, Carndonagh.
Funeral leaving her late home on Thursday at 12.30pm going to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh for Requiem Mass at 1pm with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live at: www.churchmedia.tv/parishofcarndonagh
Donations if desired to Peeps HIE Charity for Children with Brain Injuries c/o any family member.
Maureen McGinley, Carrick
The death has occurred of Maureen McGinley, Meenachavery.
She is sadly missed by her brother Charlie, sister-in-law Annie, niece Clare, nephews Shaun and William, her extended family, friends and neighbours. Predeceased by her brother Connie.
Her remains reposed overnight at St Patrick's Church, Meenaneary.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 12pm, followed by burial in the family plot in Carrick Cemetery.
Kevin Mulhern, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Kevin Mulhern, Clarcarricknagun, Donegal Town (F94F8H2) and formerly St Joseph’s Avenue, Donegal Town and Pittsburgh, USA, peacefully in Donegal Community Hospital, surrounded by his family.
Sadly missed by his sons, Ronan and Damien, his brothers Anthony and Joseph, his sisters Sylvia, Mary, Bernadette, Deirdre, Geraldine and Pauline and his nieces, nephews, extended family and Kerry Keegan Mulhern.
His remains are reposing at the home of his sister, Deirdre Fegan, Clarcarricknagun. House private morning of the funeral.
Removal to St Agatha’s Church, Clar at 10.30am Wednesday for funeral Mass at 11am with burial in adjoining graveyard immediately afterwards.
Family flowers only, Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Donegal Community Hospital Patients Comfort Fund care of any family member or Faulkner Funeral Directors.
Robert French, Cork and Gleneely
The death occurred of Robert French, Waterpark, Carrigaline, Cork and formerly of Gleneely, peacefully but unexpectedly surrounded by his loving family.
Robert, late of the Irish Naval Service and Dell / Emc; beloved husband of Una and dear father of Sophie, Jay, Charlotte and Julian. Sadly missed by his loving wife and family, brothers Kenneth, John and Henry, sister Anne, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, mother-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends.
His remains are reposing at Forde's Funeral Home, Old Waterpark, Carrigaline on Wednesday from 1.30pm until 2.30pm.
Requiem Mass will take place at 3pm at Church of Our Lady and St John, Carrigaline, followed by funeral to Barnahealy Cemetery.
Colm McLaughlin (Hatter), Carndonagh
The death has taken place at the Mater Hospital, Dublin, of Colm McLaughlin (Hatter), Priestown, Carndonagh.
His remains are reposing at his late residence.
Funeral from there on Thursday at 10.30am going to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh for Requiem Mass at 11am with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live at: churchmedia.tv/parishofcarndonagh
Ciara Ferry, Belfast and Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Ciara Ferry, 2 Moor Park Drive, Belfast, Antrim, BT10 0QF and Letterkenny.
Ciara passed away peacefully in the hospital surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Lorraine, and much-loved mummy of Orlaith and Cillian, loving daughter of Noel and Mary, sister of Rionach, and loving aunt of Kelsey.
Viewing on Wednesday, from 12 noon.
Ciara's remains will leave her home 2 Moor Park Drive on Thursday at 9.30am to arrive at St Anne's Church for 10am Requiem Mass followed by burial in Milltown Cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Friends of the Cancer Centre c/o https://www.friendsofthecancercentre.com/donate/
Sheila McGlinchey, Buncrana
The peaceful death has occurred of Sheila McGlinchey, 8a Cluain Mhuire, Buncrana.
Sheila will be sadly missed by her loving family Gary, Jackie, Anita, Tracy, sister Ursula, sons and daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and the wider family circle.
Family time from 11pm to 11am please.
Funeral leaving her late residence at 10am on Thursday going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The funeral can be viewed at: www.churchservices.tv/cockhill
Dan Cullen, Glasgow and Carrigart
The death has taken place of Dan Cullen, Glasgow and Devlinreagh, Carrigart.
His remains reposed overnight at the Church of St John the Baptist.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Henry Doherty, Carndonagh
The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Henry Doherty, Convert Road, Carndonagh.
Predeceased by his wife, Ethna. Dearly loved by his five children, Seamus, Breid, Tony, Rosarie and Dermot, son-in-law, Colm, daughters-in-law Ann, Helen and Eileen and grandchildren, Cian, Owen, Niamh, Rachel, Laura and Conor.
His remains are reposing at his home.
Funeral from there on Wednesday at 10.30am going to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh for Requiem Mass at 11am with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live at: www.churchmedia.tv/parishofcarndonagh
Eddie Young, Ardara
The death has taken place at his home of Eddie Young, Kilgole, Ardara.
Predeceased by his wife Pearl and daughter Jennifer. Deeply regretted by his loving family: sons Desmond, John and Trevor and daughter Heather. Sadly missed by his sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and friends
Funeral service at his home on Wednesday at 1.30pm with interment afterwards at Ardara Church of Ireland graveyard at 2pm.
Family flowers only with donations, if desired, in lieu of flowers, to Donegal Hospice.
William McLucas, Muff
The death has occurred of William McLucas, Iskaheen, Muff peacefully at Letterkenny Hospital, in his 97th year.
Beloved husband of Maud, Iskaheen, Muff, beloved father of Lynda, Heather, Joan, David, Winston, Valerie and Mark, much loved grandfather of William, Matthew, Emily, Charlotte, Thomas, Jacob, Juliana, Timothy, Matias and Alexis and dear brother of Bertie, Norman and the late Jeannie, Daisy, Ina, David and Hugh.
Funeral service in Greenbank Presbyterian Church, on Wednesday afternoon at 2pm with interment afterwards in the adjoining burying ground.
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Greenbank Presbyterian Church, c/o Mrs Sylvia McConn, Windyhill, Three Trees, Quigley’s Point.
Mary Connor, Castlebar and Creeslough
The death has occurred of Mary Connor, (née McCaroll, formerly Mary Rodden), 5 Pine Grove, Rathbawn Road, Castlebar and formerly of Drimnaraw, Creeslough and the UK, in her 86th year, at the Swinford District Hospital.
She will be sadly missed by her loving husband Michael, a native of Drumcarabawn, Breaffy, Castlebar, her daughter Anne Tinney, her sons Hughie Rodden, Patrick Rodden and Gerry Rodden, her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren, her son-in-law, her daughters-in-law, her brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Mary;s remains will repose at Kilcoyne’s Funeral Home, Thomas Street, Castlebar on Wednesday from 6.30pm to 7.45pm.
The funeral will arrive at the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar, on Thursday for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by cremation in Shannon Crematorium. Mass can be viewed at: www.churchtv.ie/castlebar or listened to in Castlebar on the Castlebar Parish Radio 105.3fm.
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to COPD or the Cancer Ward, Mayo University Hospital c/o Kilcoyne Funeral Directors, Thomas Street, Castlebar.
Marie Hickey, Bunbeg and Monaghan
The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Marie Hickey, Strand Road, Bunbeg, originally of Carrickmacross, County Monaghan.
Predeceased by her husband Liam, son David and sisters; Jean Byrne and Eileen Malone. Sadly missed by her daughter Deirdre, sons Ciaran, Sean and Liam, brother John, son-in-law Paul, daughter-in-law Sharon, granddaughter Caoimhe and extended family and friends.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 12 noon in St Mary's Church, Derrybeg. Her interment and the interment of her son David's ashes will take place in Magheragallon Cemetery after the funeral Mass.
The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page: https://bit.ly/3DoIMm
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice.
John Joe McMenamin, Killygordon, Coventry and Mayo
The death has occurred unexpectedly while on holidays, of John Joe Mc Menamin, Cheylesmore, Coventry, formerly Aveltygort, Crossroads, Killygordon, and Westport, Mayo.
Predeceased by his loving wife Cath, brother Danny and sister Anna Bonar; deeply mourned and sadly missed by his loving son Steve (West Sussex), daughter Lorraine Gordon (Malaysia), brothers Michael and Phil, sisters Kathleen Danks, Maureen, and Helen McClafferty, daughter-in-law Kay, son-in-law Peter, grandchildren Freddy and Harry, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended McMenamin and Navin Families and many friends in Ireland and England.
Mass of the Resurrection will be offered for the repose of John Joe's soul in St Patrick's Church, Crossroads, Killygordon on Wednesday at 12 noon followed by Service of Committal at Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road., Cavan at 4pm. Mass will be streamed live on St Patrick's Church, Crossroads, Killygordonat at: https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish
Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired to An Crann Óg Autism Centre St Patrick's NS, Lurgybrack, c/o Sweeney Funeral Directors, Louisburgh, County Mayo, donation box also at the church.
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