Deaths in Donegal - Friday evening, February 3, 2023
The following deaths have occurred:
- Joseph (Joe) Sweeney, Doonan, Donegal Town and formerly of Bridgetown, Laghey
- Breege Donnelly, (née Lynch)
- Teresa Friel, Dunaff, Urris, Clonmany
- Willie Joe McAree, Keenaghan, Kilmacrennan
- Mary Flood, née McLaughlin, 4 Pillar Park, Buncrana and formerly of Red Row, Buncrana
- Teresa Mc Ateer (née Duffy), Lagboy, Tamney, Fanad
- Andrew McLaughlin, Moville and Maghera
- Stephen Brennan, Mayo and Donegal
- Henry O'Donnell, Carrickfinn and Letterkenny
- Rose Marian McDonald, Moville
- Paul Duncan, Donegal Town
- Séan McCabe, Killygordon and Belfast
- Pat O'Brien, Magheroarty
- Ann Rogers, Scotland and Lettermacaward
- John Gallagher, Laghey
Joseph (Joe) Sweeney, Doonan, Donegal Town and formerly of Bridgetown, Laghey
The death has occurred of Joseph (Joe) Sweeney, Doonan, Donegal Town and formerly of Bridgetown, Laghey. He passed away peacefully, at the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny. Predeceased by his parents, Bernard and Madge and by his brother, Dessie. Sadly missed by his wife Bridie, his brothers Pat (Eileen), Hughie (Patricia) and Jim, his sisters, Mary (Danny) and Anne, his sister-in-law Maggie, nieces, nephews and larger family circle.
Reposing at his late residence for family and close friends, only. Removal on Sunday for 11am Funeral Mass in St. Brigid’s Church, Ballintra, with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
Breege Donnelly, (née Lynch)
The death has taken place of Breege Donnelly, (née Lynch). Beloved wife of Paul, loving mother of Christine, Shane and Keelan, a much-loved nana of Kyle, Cameron, Casey, Aria, Sophia and Amber, cherished daughter of Bridie and the late James Lynch and dear sister of Marie, Martina, Paul, Anthony and Vincent.
Her remains are reposing in her mother’s home, Sappagh, Muff.
Funeral from there on Sunday at 12.30 pm for 1 o’clock Funeral Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Iskaheen. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.
Teresa Friel, Dunaff, Urris, Clonmany
The death has taken place at her home of Teresa Friel, Dunaff, Urris, Clonmany.
Beloved wife of the late Dan, loving mother of Danny, Michael and Bernard, Gerald, Christy, Teresa-Ann and John.
Much-loved grandmother, great grandmother and mother-in-law. Her remains are reposing at her home.
Funeral from there on Sunday, February 5 at 9.30am going to St Michael’s Church, Urris for Requiem Mass at 10am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only, please.
House private please to family and neighbours only and private on the morning of the Funeral.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/stmichael
Willie Joe McAree, Keenaghan, Kilmacrennan
The death has taken place of Willie Joe McAree, Keenaghan, Kilmacrennan, F92 YE1V. He passed away peacefully in the gentle care of the staff in the Donegal Hospice, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by wife Margaret (née Mc Laughlin, 2018). Survived by his daughters Marie Mc Keever, Letterkenny and Alison Mc Aree, Glasgow, sons Thomas, Derry and Liam, Germany, grandchildren Liam, Anna and Luke. Deeply regretted by extended family members, neighbours and friends.
Removal from the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest Mountain Top, Letterkenny on Friday, February 3 at 7pm going to his late residence.
Funeral from there for Requiem Mass in St. Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan at 11am on Sunday, February 5, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/kilmacrenan. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice, care of any family member or directly by using the following link: https://www.idonate.ie/2625_donegal-hospice.html.
Mary Flood, née McLaughlin, 4 Pillar Park, Buncrana and formerly of Red Row, Buncrana
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Mary Flood, née McLaughlin, 4 Pillar Park, Buncrana and formerly of Red Row, Buncrana. Beloved wife of the late Tony. Dear sister of Eileen, Rosie and Lizzie.
Mary’s remains will repose at her home from 1pm, Saturday February 4. House private please from 10pm to 11am.
Funeral Mass on Monday, February 6, at 11am in St Mary’s Chapel, Cockhill, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill
Teresa Mc Ateer (née Duffy), Lagboy, Tamney, Fanad
The peaceful death has occurred of Teresa Mc Ateer (née Duffy), Lagboy, Tamney, Fanad surrounded by her loving family at Letterkenny University Hospital.
Predeceased by her husband Johnny and niece Annmarie. Deeply regretted by her sons Gerard (Letterkenny) and Declan (Lagboy), sister Cecelia Gammell (Clonmel) and brother-in-law Jimmy. Sadly missed by her extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Teresa’s remains will repose at her late residence from 2pm on Friday, February 3. Removal from there at 11.30am on Saturday arriving at St. Columba’s Church, Massmount for 12 noon Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard. Rosary at 8pm.
The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the St. Mary's Fanavolty & St. Columba's Massmount Facebook page https://m.facebook.com//stmarysfanavolty.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired to The Cardiology Unit at Letterkenny University Hospital, care of any family member or Mc Ateer Funeral Directors.
Andrew McLaughlin, Moville and Maghera
The death has occurred at his home of Sean Marley, Cloghan Beg, Cloghan, Donegal, F93 CF5H surrounded by his loving family. “Ex Post Master” – Cloghan Post Office.
Sean is survived by his sons Joe, Tommy, Gerry, Brendan, John, Michael, Aidan and daughter Martina. Sean’s 25 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and his sister Annie. Predeceased by wife Ethna.
His remains will repose at his late residence Friday, February 3, from 12 o’clock.
Requiem Mass will take place Sunday, February 5, at 11am, in Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Glenfin with interment afterwards in Kilteevogue Cemetery, Glenfin.
Rosary will take place on both nights at 9pm. Family time from 10pm until 12 noon and on morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only.
Requiem Mass can be viewed on the webcam
https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/our-lady-of-perpetual-succour-glenfinn
Stephen Brennan, Mayo and Donegal
The death has taken place of Stephen Brennan, Lismirrane, Bohola, Mayo and late of Donegal.
He will always and lovingly be missed by his mother Rita, his father Declan, both his granmothers, Margaret O’Donnell, Meenahalla, Glenties, Angela Brennan, Forth Village, Kinaffe, his uncles, Gerald, Michael and Columba O’Donnell, Gerry and Aiden Brennan, his aunts Mary Pratico and Virginia Filan, his many cousins, relations and friends both in Mayo and Donegal. We will forever love you.
May Stephen’s gentle soul rest in peace.
Stephen will repose at his home F12HH31, on Sunday, February 5 from 4pm until 7pm.
Funeral Mass on Monday, February 6 at 12 noon in the church of the immaculate conception and St Joseph’s Church, Bohola followed by burial afterwards in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Bohola.
Henry O'Donnell, Carrickfinn and Letterkenny
The sudden death has taken place of Henry O'Donnell Carrickfinn and Glencar, Letterkenny.
Sadly missed by his mother Gerti and his sisters and his brother, also his son Christopher, daughter-in-law Aislinn and grandsons, his daughters Grainne, Roise, Siún, Laoise Saoirse and their mother Sinead, all his relatives, neighbours and friends.
His remains are reposing at his late home. House is private Thursday and Friday night from 10pm until 10am and also on the morning of the Funeral.
Funeral Mass at 11am on Saturday in St Mary's Star of the Sea Church, Annagry, with cremation to take place at Lakelands Crematorium Cavan at a later date.
Rose Marian McDonald, Moville
The death has taken place at her home of Rose Marian McDonald, Carnagarve, Moville, F93 XP2D.
Her remains are reposing at her home.
Funeral Mass will take place on Friday at 11am in St Pius X Church, Moville, followed by burial in Ballybrack cemetery. Mass can be viewed live on www.movilleparish.com
Paul Duncan, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Paul Duncan, Ballydevitt Beg, Donegal Town, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, wife Bridie, daughters Pamela and Carolyn and son Paul Gerard.
Predeceased by his parents Patsy and Nan, he will be deeply missed by his brother Hugh and sisters Mary and Kayt and his beloved grandchildren Lily and Oisín. Forever remembered by his extended family, neighbours and his many friends.
Paul’s remains will repose at his late residence at Ballydevitt Beg, Donegal Town, F94 W4F1, from 12 noon until 9pm on Friday. There will be a one-way system in operation - entry from the old Ballydevitt School/Ballydevitt crossroads, exiting onto the Glenborin/Letterbarrow road during wake times. House private on the morning of the Funeral please.
Removal on Saturday for 11am Funeral Mass in St Mary’s Church, Killymard, Donegal Town, F94 C6T7 with interment afterwards in the local cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Donegal Hospice.
Séan McCabe, Killygordon and Belfast
The sudden death has taken place of Séan McCabe, 5 Railway Close, Killygordon, (formerly Belfast) at Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by his loving family and in the care of the wonderful staff of ICU.
Predeceased by his parents Frank and Maureen and brothers Tommy and Jim, he will be sadly missed by his devoted son Johnny (Donegal Town), daughter-in-law Lisa, daughter Loli, son-in-law Richard, grandchildren Finn and Anna, his brothers Frank and Pat, sisters Iris, Maureen, Jean, Margaret, Teresa, Kathleen and Patricia.
Sean’s remains will be reposing at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Drumboe Avenue, Stranorlar on Thursday from 3pm to 7.30pm.
Leaving the Funeral Home on Friday at 10.30am for Requiem Mass at 11am in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon, interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.
Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to a charity of your choice, c/o any family member or Martin McGowan, McGowan’s Funeral Home, Drumboe Avenue, Stranorlar.
The Requiem Mass will be streamed live on the St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon Parish YouTube Channel at https:/youtu.be/1PwAyeCkvL8
Pat O'Brien, Magheroarty
The peaceful death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Pat O' Brien, Magheroarty, Gortahork.
Predeceased by his wife Sadie. Survived by his brothers Tom and John, sisters Mary and Bried, nieces, nephews and a large circle of family and friends.
His remains are reposing at his home in Magheroarty. Rosary both nights at 9pm.
Removal from there on Saturday for 11am Requiem Mass in Christ the King Church, Gortahork with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed live on https://mcnmedia.tv/camera/christ-the-king-gortahork
Ann Rogers, Scotland and Lettermacaward
The death has taken place of Ann Rogers (neé Cannon), Johnstone, Scotland and formerly of Farrigans, Lettermacaward.
Deeply mourned by her husband John, her son Dominick and family, Angela, Ciara and Rebecca, daughter Claire and David. Sadly missed by brothers, Tony, Michael and Colm, her sisters Mary, Dot and Bridie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and dear friends.
Funeral Mass at St Aidan’s Church, Johnstone at 10am on Saturday morning. Funeral may be viewed on live stream, here
John Gallagher, Laghey
The death has occurred peacefully, at his residence (Leeds, UK), of John Gallagher, Laghey.
Predeceased by his sister, Mary, sadly missed by his brother Michael and family (Shannagh), his sisters, Peggy (Peter Sweeney and family, Donegal Town) and Philomena (Bobby O'Hara and family, Lagheybarr).
Removal from Leeds after 5pm Funeral Mass on Friday evening in St Patrick's Catholic Church, which will be live streamed.
Remains via Pettigo at a time to be confirmed on Saturday, en route to the residence of his brother, Michael, Shannagh, Laghey, reposing at a time to be confirmed on Saturday and from 12 noon until 9pm on Sunday. House private on Monday morning, please.
Removal on Monday morning to St Brigid's Church, Ballintra for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Funeral Mass may be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/ballintra
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