Death notices for Donegal - Sunday morning, October 20


The following deaths have taken place:
- Marina Thompson, Ramelton
- Matthew Magee, Bundoran
- Mary Ellen Greene, Gortahork
- Kathleen Breslin, London and Buncrana
- John Wilson, Fahan and St Johnston
- Don Brolly, Lifford
- Catherine Brophy, Westmeath and Killybegs
- Pat Byrne Jnr, Kilcar
- Lucy Dorrian, Ballyshannon
- Celine McGill, Ardrara
- Noel O Donnell, Buncrana
- Barry Breslin, Kilcar
Marina Thompson, Ramelton
The death has occurred of Marina Thompson 3, Lennon View, Ramelton. She passed away peacefully, at Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by her family. Deeply regretted by her sons Peter,and Raymond, her many relatives and friends.
Prayer Service in Letterkenny Funeral Home (Eircode F92 P407) at 11am on Tuesday, October 22 followed by interment in St Colmcille's Churchyard, Glenalla, Co Donegal.
Matthew Magee, Bundoran
The death has taken place of Silverhill, West End, Bundoran and formerly of Derrymacash, Lurgan, Co. Armagh.
Beloved partner of the late Bernadette Cassidy, son of the late Matthew Magee and brother of the late Laura. Matthew will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his adoring children, Tracy (Evan), Shauna (Marek), Sean (Ciara), Michael (Rebekah), Matthew Jnr, Owen (Dana) and Ruth (Joshua), his beloved grandchildren Logan, Daisy, Ezekiel, Myles, Korey, Mason and Leon, his heartbroken mother Maureen, his brothers Jamie, John, Harry and Colin his sister Linda, his aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and all his many relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at the residence of his daughter Tracy, No.1, Celtic Cross View, Tullaghan, Co. Leitrim (eircode F91E6W2) on Wednesday, October 23 from 2pm to 8pm, all welcome.
Removal on Thursday to his mother's residence at 39 Kilvergan Rd, Derrymacash, Lurgan, Co. Armagh to repose there. Removal from there on Friday morning 25th Oct to St. Patrick's Church, Derrymacash, Lurgan for Mass of the Resurrection (time to be confirmed) followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Mary Ellen Greene, Gortahork
The peaceful death has taken place of Mary Ellen Greene (nee Gallagher) of Ardsbeg, Gortahork and formerly of Cloughglass, Burtonport surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her Parents Cecily and Manus John, her brothers Josie, Andy, Owen and sister in law Rita. Survived by her son Bernard and daughter in law Jackie, grandsons Ryan, Noah and Finn, her bothers John and Manus/ Breid, nieces, nephews and a circle of family and friends.
Her remains will be reposing at Gortahork Funeral Premises on Sunday, October 20 from 12 noon to 8pm. Rosary both nights at 8pm. Funeral from there on Monday the 21st for 11.00am requiem mass in Christ the King Church, Gortahork F92 DP86 with burial afterwards in Belcruit Cemetery. Private to Family only on the morning of the Funeral. Funeral mass can be viewed live on https://www.mcn.live-camera-christ-the-king-gortahork.
Kathleen Breslin, London and Buncrana
The death has taken place of Kathleen Breslin, Palmers Green, London, formerly of Buncrana.
Predeceased by her husband Brian. A much-loved mother of Karen and Brian.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her grandchildren Megan, Chloe, Lilly and Scarlett, her nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours. May Kathleen rest in peace.
Funeral Mass will take place at St Monica's Catholic Church, Palmers Green on Monday, October 21 at 11.30am.
A graveside service will take place on Saturday, October 26 at St Mary’s, Cockhill, Buncrana.
John Wilson, Fahan and St Johnston
The death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice of John Wilson, Church Brae, Fahan and formerly St Johnston.
John will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving wife Jane, sons Kiéran (Nicola), Shaun (Doreen) and Garet (Isabel), grandchildren Rebecca, Daniel, Conor, Ryan, Oran and Oisín; his brothers Tom and Brendan, sister Celine McHugh, extended family, friends and neighbours.
John’s remains will be reposing at his home from 11am on Sunday, October 20 where you are welcome to pay your respects.
Removal from there on Tuesday October 22 at 10.15am to St Mura’s Church, Fahan for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in St Baithin’s Graveyard, St. Johnston.
Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/fahan.
Family time please from 11pm to 11am and family only on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Murphy Funeral Directors.
Don Brolly, Lifford
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Don Brolly, 381 Coneyburrow Road, Lifford.
Beloved son of the late Annette and Daniel and much loved brother of Marie, Noeleen, Brian, Aine and the late Shaun. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing brother, sisters, nieces, nephews and family circle.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
Catherine Brophy, Westmeath and Killybegs
The death has taken place of Catherine Brophy, née Mulhern, 5 Maple Court, Athlone, Westmeath and formerly of Meenreagh, Killybegs.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Patrick, her parents Anne and John, her sister Anne and Peg (Breslin), her infant sister Brigid and her brother Tommy. Sadly missed by her loving son Michael, daughter Anne, daughter-in-law Beatrice and son-in-law Pat, her five adoring grandchildren Ellen, Patrick, Mary, Peter and David, in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends.
Her remains are reposing at her residence on Monday from 2pm until 6pm.
Requiem Mass in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Coosan on Tuesday at 10.30am followed by burial afterwards in Killybegs Graveyard.
Pat Byrne Jnr, Kilcar
The death has taken place of Pat Byrne (Jnr) Cashel, Kilcar. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family after a short illness.
Deeply regretted by his parents Pat and Mairead, sister Jacqueline (Keith) and brother Francis (Yvonne). Sadly missed by his nieces and nephew and all his relatives, neighbours and friends.
His remians are reposing privately at his family home for family and close friends.
Removal from there on Sunday morning at 10.30am to St Cartha's Church, Kilcar for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.
Lucy Dorrian, Ballyshannon
The death has taken place of Lucy Dorrian, of Dorrian's Imperial Hotel, Ballyshannon, F94 PKA4. She passed away in the exceptional care of St Phelim's Nursing home, Dromahair, Co. Leitrim, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her beloved brothers and sisters, Frank, Paid, Mary, Sr Francis, Monica, Bridget, Rosabelle, Anna and Bernadette, Lucy will be sadly missed by her brothers Dan (Pat) Youghal, Benedict (Mary), Sister Cecilia (Galway), nephews, nieces especially Ann O'Connor (Paddy), relatives and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her home, Dorrian's Imperial Hotel, Ballyshannon on Saturday from 1pm to 7pm.
Removal on Sunday from Dorrain's Imperial Hotel at 10.40am to arrive at St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for Mass of the resurrection at 11am with service of interment in the Abbey Assaroe Cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of Lucy if desired to the Patients Comfort fund, St Phelim's Nursing home, Dromahair c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors or any family member.
Celine McGill, Ardrara
The peaceful death has occurred of Celine McGill Scadaman, Ardara, F94 K8NP.
Sadly missed by her loving daughters Marie (Liam), Josephine (John), Pauline (Michael) and son Tony, her sisters Anna, Breid and Mamie, her grandchildren, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her husband Teague.
Reposal of her remians continues at her residence on Saturday from 12 noon to 9pm. House private please on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass on Sunday at 11am at the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Donegal Hospice c/o McCabe Funeral Directors or any family member.
Noel O'Donnell, Buncrana
The death has taken place at his residence of Noel (Nollaig) O'Donnell, Boyne Hill, Gransha, Buncrana.
Beloved husband of Mary and dear father of Cuaran (Emma), Deirdre (James), Noleen, Sinead (Kris), Aidan (Ayesha). Brother of Cahal, Grandfather of Jude, Seth, Malachey, and Ruben. Noel will be sadly missed by his wife, children, brother, grandchildren, family circle and friends.
His remains are reposing at his residence. Family time from 11pm to 11am.
Removal at 10.15am on Sunday going to St Mary’s church Cockhill with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations If Desired to Donegal Hospice care of any family member.
Barry Breslin, Kilcar
The tragic death has occurred of Barry Breslin following an accident in Perth, Australia.
Beloved father to his son Tommy. Sadly missed by his loving fiancée, Melissa, his parents Mary and Seamus, his brothers Owen (Beth and Hazel) and Shane (Gerard).
House private until further notice. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
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