Death notices for Donegal - Saturday morning, December 21

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The following deaths have taken place:

- Michael McGlynn, Bruckless

- Dale Latendresse, Newtowncunningham

- Paddy Elliott, Lettermacaward

- Esther Mahon, Ballyshannon

- Margaret Bradley, Letterkenny

- Willie O’Connor, Carndonagh

- May Josephine Kelly, Killygordon and London

Michael McGlynn, Bruckless

The death has occurred of Michael McGlynn Bruckless, formerly Dunkineely. Peacefully at the Harbour Lights Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his beloved son, Peter and his parents Danny and Elizabeth. Deeply missed by his wife Margaret, his brothers and sisters, Mary (Clifford RIP), Angela, Antionette (Aidan), Gertie (Michael), John (Jean) and Raymond (Moya), his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Remains reposing at Shovlin's Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara (F94 A250) on Saturday, December 21 from 3pm to 6pm and on Sunday from 3pm to 5pm, followed by removal via Ardaghey/Dunkineely to the Church of Saint Joseph and Saint Conal, Bruckless to arrive at 6pm to repose overnight. Funeral Mass at 11am on Monday with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Harbour Lights Nursing Home or Killybegs Community Hospital care of any family member.

Dale Latendresse, Newtowncunningham

The death has occurred of Dale Latendresse Newtowncunningham in the wonderful care of the staff of Beaumont Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of Robert and loving mother to Heather and Jessica. Dale will be very sadly missed and remembered with love by her husband, children, grandson Joshua and his wife Jade, relatives, friends and neighbours. A private family funeral will take place.

Paddy Elliott, Lettermacaward

The death has occured at Letterkenny University Hospital of Paddy Elliott of Elliott’s Bar in Lettermacaward.

Reposing at McGlynn’s Funeral Home, followed with private removal to family home.

House strictly private on Saturday and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass on Sunday at 1pm in St Bridget’s Church, Lettermacaward with interment afterwards in the new cemetry.

Esther Mahon, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Esther Mahon, 53 Ernedale Heights, Ballyshannon, F94 FY79. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Jimmy, sadly missed by her son Jim, daughter Julie (Edward), grandchildren Maurise (Maurice), Amanda, and Tyler, her brothers and sisters Doreen, Noelle, Josie, Frances, Michael, Assumpta and Mary, nieces, nephews and all extended family and friends. Predeceased by her mother and father Jimmy and Maureen and her brothers and sisters Sally, Jimmy, Pa and Anne.

Reposing at her late residence on Friday, December 20 from 1pm till 9pm. House private at all other times please. Removal on Saturday morning from her residence going to St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for 11.00 am Funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the Abbey Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Sligo University Hospital or The Palliative Care Team c/o any family member or John McGee & Sons funeral directors.

Margaret Bradley, Letterkenny

The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Margaret Bradley (nee Loughlin) formerly of Rahan, Letterkenny.

Remains are reposing at her late residence, 52 Dr Mc Ginley Road, Letterkenny from 4pm to 10pm, Thursday, December 19 and from 11am to 10pm tomorrow, Friday December 20. Rosary both nights at 9pm.

Funeral Mass on Saturday, December 21 at 11am in St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny with burial afterwards in Leck cemetery.

Funeral mass can be view at www.steunanscathedral.ie.

Willie O’Connor, Carndonagh

The peaceful death has taken place at Donegal Hospice, in his 101st year of Willie O’Connor, Malin Road, Carndonagh.

Predeceased by his loving wife Annie, his daughter Rose and his infant child Mary.

Much loved father of Shaun (Margaret), Pat (Kathleen), Liam (Ann), Noel (Anna), Anthony (Kathryn) and Michael (Ann).

Deeply regretted by his sons, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Removal from Kelly’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh at 12:00pm Thursday going to his son Michael’s residence, Malin Road.

Removal from there tomorrow evening, Friday at 5:30pm going to Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass on Saturday morning at 11:00am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Nazareth House or Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors.

May Josephine Kelly, Killygordon and London

The death has occurred of Mary (May) Josephine Kelly (née Moss), Barnes, London and ormerly of Cronalaughey, Killygordon.

Beloved daughter of the late Edward and Mary Ellen Moss. May will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her heartbroken daughters Mary (Martin), Jacqueline, Rachel (Nigel), and Patricia; brothers Hugh (Margaret) and Michael (Patricia); sisters Phylis, Betty (Philip), Fidelma (Paddy), Brigid, Geraldine (Gez) and Ted; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, and neighbours. She is predeceased by her brother, Patrick Moss (London).

Funeral arrengements to follow.

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