Death notices for Donegal - Thursday evening, April 4

The following deaths have taken place:

- Brendan Holmes, Newtowncunningham

- Mary Anne Bonner, Doochary

- Ellen Simmons, Pettigo

- Rose Byrne, Kilcar

Brendan Holmes, Newtowncunningham

The death has occurred in Lettekenny University Hospital of Brendan Holmes, Bogay, Newtowncunningham.

Brendan will be lovingly missed by his wife Geraldine, his children Garrett, Killian, Lorraine, Yvonne, Tanya, Yvonne and Majella, daughters-in-law, and sons-in-law, his 12 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, his brothers and sisters Sammy, Donal, Willie, Con, Irene and Una, Godchildren and all his extended family and friends.

Brendan was predeceased by his parents Charlie and Agnes and sister Máire.

Reposing at his late residence from. Rosary at 8pm each night. Family time from 10pm to 11am.

Funeral cortege leaving his late residence on Saturday, April 6 at 11.20am going to All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham for 12 noon requiem Mass with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed at www.newtownkilleaparish.com.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to Society of St Vincent de Paul c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.

Mary Anne Bonner, Doochary

The death has occurred at her home of Mary Anne Bonner; Mollyroe, Doochary.

Her remains will be reposing at her son Michael’s house, F94 H8F1 today, Wednesday from 3pm with Rosary both nights at 10pm. House private please from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the Funeral.

Funeral on Friday at 12 Noon in St Bridget’s Church, Lettermacaward with interment at the new cemetery.

Ellen Simmons, Pettigo

The death has occurred of Ellen Simmons, Crilly, Pettigo. She passed away peacefully at South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Willie John, her son Aidan and baby son Patrick. Loving mother of Fiona, Noel (Fidelma), Jeffrey (Jackie), Fintan (Sinead) and Genevieve (Conal). She will be sadly missed by her sons, daughters, her sister Una, brother and sisters-in-law, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at her home in Crilly, Pettigo (F94X650) from Wednesday, April 3 from 5pm until 10.00pm and on Thursday, April 4, from 12pm until 10pm.

Funeral in St Joseph’s Church, Lettercran, Pettigo on Friday, April5 at 11am with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in aid of Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association and Cardiac Unit at South West Acute Hospital to Pat Britton Funeral Director or any family member.

Rose Byrne, Kilcar

The peaceful death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Rose Byrne, née Breslin, Roxborough, Kilcar.

Sadly missed by her loving husband Paul, her son Cian, her brothers, Tommy, William, Seamus and Noel, her sisters, Annie and Carmel, her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her beloved son, Eric, her parents Francie and Mary Breslin, her sisters, Teresa Heekin and Mary Heekin.

Rose's remains will repose at McCabe's Funeral Home, Ardara, F94 VCK1, from 4pm until 6pm on Tuesday with removal from there at 6pm travelling via Killybegs, going to her late residence in Roxbourough, Kilcar. Reposal continues at her late residence on Tuesday evening, Wednesday and Thursday.

Removal from there on Friday morning at 10.30am, going to St Cartha's Church, Kilcar for 11.00am Funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Rose's Funeral Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam.

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