Deaths in Donegal - Friday morning, November 18, 2022
The following deaths have occurred:
John Moore Snr, Portnoo
The death has occurred peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Killybegs Community Hospital, in his 95th year, of John Moore Snr, The Glebe, Clooney, Portnoo.
His remains will be reposing at Shovlin's Funeral Home, Sandfield on Friday evening from 4pm to 8pm, followed by private removal to his residence. House private to family and friends, please.
Funeral from Shovlin's Funeral Home on Saturday afternoon at 1.15pm, via Castlegoland Beach, to St Conal's Church, Kilclooney, for 2pm Requiem Mass, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Philomena McLoone, Ballindrait
The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Philomena McLoone, Birdstown, Ballindrait, Lifford F93 HY2T.
Predeceased by her husband Paul Rancour and brothers Joe, Andy and Neil. Deeply missed by her loving daughter Christina, family, friends and neighbours.
Philomena’s remains will be reposing at her late residence on Friday from 12pm until 10pm.
Family, close friends and neighbours welcome with house private on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only please.
Funeral from there on Saturday morning, at 10.40am going to St Patrick’s Church, Murlog for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed on www.clonleighparish.com
Private cremation to take place later.
John Carr, Fanad
The peaceful death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of John (The Moss) Carr, Doaghmore, Fanad.
Predeceased by his wife Eileen, brothers Neil, Eddie and James and sisters Mary Ellen, Maggie and Sarah. Deeply regretted by his son Tony, nephews Joe and Pat, his extended family, neighbours and many friends.
John’s remains are reposing at his nephew Pat’s house at Doaghmore.
Removal from there at 2.30pm on Saturday arriving at St Mary’s Church, Fanavolty for 3pm Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the St Mary’s Fanavolty and St Columba’s Massmount Facebook page https://m.facebook.com//stmarysfanavolty
Mary Frances Brennan, New Jersey and Dungloe
The death has taken place of Mary Frances Brennan, Bayonne, New Jersey and Meenacross, Dungloe.
Deeply regretted by her family and friends.
Funeral Mass will take place in the St Mary Star of Sea Church, Bayonne, New Jersey at 12pm on Friday.
Desmond McGeoghegan, Carndonagh
The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Desmond McGeoghegan, Tiernaleague, Carndonagh.
Removal from Liam Collins’s Funeral Premises, Culdaff on Friday at 1pm going to the home of his cousin Patrick Collins, Leiter, Culdaff, F93 K2T2.
Funeral from there on Saturday at 10am for Funeral Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh at 11am travelling via Tiernaleague with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Donations in lieu of flowers to the Donegal Hospice C/O Any family member. The funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.carndonaghparish.com.
Willie Dixon, Fahan
The death has taken place of Willie Dixon, Ballynahone, Fahan, Buncrana.
Beloved husband of the late Beth, loving son of the late William and Frances, dear brother of Gerard and the late John and a much-loved uncle and great-uncle.
Willie’s remains are reposing in Liam and Teresa Dixon’s home, Ballynahone, Fahan.
Funeral from there on Saturday at 1.30pm for 2pm service in St Mura’s Parish Church, Fahan. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
Hugh Donaghey, Ballymagan
The death has taken place in Buncrana Community Hospital of Hugh Donaghey, Cleenagh, Ballymagan.
Son of the late Sarah and John Donaghey (Black), dear brother of Henry, Owen, Breedge, Mary, Gertie, Angel and the late Tessie, Sean, and Seamus.
Funeral from McLaughlin's Funeral Home on Friday at 10.15am going to St Mary’s church Cockhill for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Brian O’ Donnell Junior, Stranorlar
The death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital of Brian O’ Donnell Junior, late of 5 Riverside, Ard Na Greine, Stranorlar,F93 Y4C1, and Admiran.
Much loved and very special son of Brian and Ann. Sadly missed by his brothers Fergus, and Rory, his sister Aileen, sisters-in-law Chris and Siobhan, and all his uncles and aunts, nieces, and nephews.
Deeply regretted by all his friends and the wonderful staff of Ard Na Greine, who gave him such loving and dedicated care over the years.
Funeral leaving from 5 Ard Na Greine on Friday at 10.30am for Requiem Mass at 11am in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar with Cremation afterwards at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 3pm.
The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar
Family flowers only please. The house at Admiran is private please.
Louis Bradley, Letterkenny
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Louis Bradley, Listillion, Letterkenny F92 F61R.
Pre-deceased by brothers Laurence, Fr. Joe, Patsy, Liam and Jimmy and sisters Maureen Browne and Veronica Meehan. Deeply missed by his loving wife Noreen, daughters Louise, Eimear and Niamh, son Joe, sons-in-law Tom Kirby and Dermot Bannon, daughter-in-law Martina, grandchildren Sophie, David, Meabh and Flynn, sisters Angela Toner (College Farm Road, Letterkenny), Ita Rattigan (Mullingar) and Bridie Gildea (Magherennan, Letterkenny), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
House private on the morning of the funeral please.
Funeral from his late residence on Friday at 10.15am going to St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny
Interment afterwards to Conwal Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.
Fidelma Gallagher, Stranorlar
The death has taken place of Fidelma Gallagher, Railway Road, Stranorlar.
Predeceased by her much-loved parents Jack and Nora. She will be sadly missed by her devoted partner Tony, beloved sisters Sylvia, Yvonne, Terri, brothers Dennis, Andrew, Gerard and Paul. She will be deeply and sincerely missed by her loving partner, brothers, sisters, brothers in law, sisters-in-law, aunt Eileen, nieces, nephews, cousins and wide circle of friends.
Fidelma’s remains will be reposing at the family home Main Street, Stranorlar (EF93 D2H4) on Friday from 12 midday to 10pm. Family, friends and neighbours welcome. Family time at all other times and on the morning of the funeral.
Mass of the Resurrection in the Church of Mary Immaculate at 11am on Saturday with internment afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery, Stranorlar. Requiem Mass will be streamed live on the parish webcam at www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar
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.
Brendan Kilpatrick, Laghey
The death has occurred peacefully in the Rock Nursing Unit, Ballyshannon, of Brendan Kilpatrick, Án Lagan Gorm, Laghey.
Always remembered and sadly missed by your brother Cathal and his wife Mary, nieces and nephews, neighbours and friends.
His remains reposed overnight at St Brigid's Church, Ballintra.
Funeral Mass on Friday morning at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Donations, if so desired, to the Rock Nursing Unit, Ballyshannon Patients' Comfort Fund care of Martin Gallagher Funeral Directors, Laghey.
Margaret Tunney, Ballyshannon
The peaceful death has occurred of Margaret Tunney, Creevy, Ballyshannon at the Ballyshannon Community Nursing Unit.
Margaret was predeceased by her brother Michael and sisters Cassie, Mary Ellen and Anne. She was also a much-loved sister of Patricia and aunt of Patricia, Brendan, Marion, Anne, Gerard, Karen, Noreen and Gerard.
Her remains are reposing at McGee's Funeral Home, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon on Friday from 5pm to 7pm.
Removal from the funeral home on Saturday at 10.30am to arrive at St. Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am with interment in the Abbey Assaroe Cemetery. The funeral Mass shall be streamed live and can be viewed at www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to the Ballyshannon Community Nursing Unit c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon.
An tAthair Cathal Ó Gallchóir, Gaoth Dobhair
The sudden death occurred of an tAthair Cathal Ó Gallchóir at his home in Tyler, Minnesota on Sunday, October 30.
He is survived by his seven brothers and his two sisters, and their families. Predeceased by his parents Johnny Sheáin, and Mary, his sisters Méabha and Máiréad, his nieces Sinéad and Fionnuala and his brother-in-law Pat Munnelly. He will be greatly missed by his many friends in Ireland, Japan and the United States, especially his colleague and dear friend Fr Jim Callahan (Worthington, Minnesota).
Fr Cathal’s remains will repose in the family home (F92 P2Y1) on Friday from 11am to until Rosary will be at 8pm.
The Funeral Mass will be in Teach Pobail Mhuire, Doirí Beaga on Saturday at 11am with interment afterwards in Reilig Mhachaire Gathlán.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Directors Facebook page https://bit.ly/3DoIMm and on the parish webcam https://bit.ly/3TPbndf
Bella Sanzone (née McGarvey), Gaoth Dobhair
The death has occurred in the USA of Bella Sanzone, Carrick, Gaoth Dobhair, originally from Corveen, Derrybeg.
Predeceased by her husband Tom; daughter Sandra (Gallagher); sisters, Máire (Coyle) and Méabha (Ripperger); brother, Joe (Coll) and granddaughter Lorraine (Gallagher); sadly missed by her daughters, Jacqueline (Anderson), Rosella and Maria (Sanzone), son Eddie, brother Denis (McGarvey), sister Gracie (Rennix), in-laws, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
Funeral Mass in St Mary's Church, Derrybeg on Friday at 11am, with interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page https://bit.ly/3DoIMm
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