Death notices for Donegal - Thursday morning, April 4

The following deaths have taken place:

- Mary Anne Bonner, Doochary

- Ellen Simmons, Pettigo

- Rose Byrne, Kilcar

- Peadar Duffy, Ballybofey

- Allan Lord, Fanad and Cheshire

- Tony O'Malley, Mayo and Glencolmcille

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.

Peadar Duffy, Ballybofey

The death has occurred at his late residence of Peadar Duffy, Cappry, Ballybofey. F93 V88D.

Beloved husband of Margaret, and much loved father to Maureen (Pete), Margaret (Michael), Geraldine (Trevor), Ann (Andy),dearly loved grandfather of Stephen, Laurelle, Natasha, Mark, Brooke, Morgan, Lilly, Evan, great grandfather of Aoife, Corey, Saoirse, Megan, Oisin, Senin, Laoise, cherished brother of Mary, Charlie and the late Annie, Bridget, and Marjoury (Dolly) James, Mick, Patsy, Johnny ,Eugene, Hugh, and Anjo. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his wife, daughters, brother, sister, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

His remains are reposing at his late residence on Tuesday from 6pm. Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral leaving his residence on Thursday at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am. Interment will take place in Drumboe cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar.

Allan Lord, Fanad and Cheshire

The death has taken place of Allan Lord, Cashel, Kindrum, Fanad and formerly Warrington, Cheshire, UK. He passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital.

Deeply regretted by his wife Carol, son Ewan and his adored grandchildren Patrick, Jonathan and Autumn. Sadly missed by his brother Brian, his extended family, neighbours and many friends.

Requiem Mass will be held for Allan at 10am on Thursday in St Mary's Church, Fanavolty, followed by a private cremation.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Fanad Day Care Centre c/o any family member or McAteer Funeral Directors.

Tony O'Malley, Mayo and Glencolmcille

The death has taken place peacefully at Donegal Hospice, of Tony O'Malley, Belclare, Westport, County Mayo and formerly of Glencolmcille.

Predeceased by his wife Molly; devoted father to Kieran, Michele and Antoinette; Tony will be sadly missed by his children, sons-in-law and partners, his adored grandchildren Barry, Shane, Emma, Steffi, Ben, Antony, Catriona, Diarmuid and Conor, brother Paddy (O/Malley), nephews, nieces, extended family and many great friends.

His remains are reposing in Navin's Funeral Home, Westport, F28 XR61, on Wednesday from 6pm with removal to St Mary's Church, Westport at 7.30pm.

Funeral Mass on Thursday at 1pm with burial afterwards in Kilgeever Cemetery, Louisburgh, County Mayo. Funeral Mass will be live streamed on www.churchtv.ie/westport.

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