Deaths in Donegal - Monday evening, February 13, 2023

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Deaths in Donegal, Saturday afternoon, October 15

The following deaths have occurred:

- Lynda Byron, Ardravan, Buncrana and formerly of Rhodesia, South Africa

- Fredrick David Russell, Cavan Upper, Killygordon

- James Boyce, 56 Massinass, Creeslough

- Siobhan McBride (née Gallagher), Glasgow/ Knockastoller/ Meenaniller, Gweedore

- Daniel McCartney, 16 Buncrana, Derry City, Derry/Moville

- Philomena Ward (née Cunningham), Clogher, Carrick

Lynda Byron, Ardravan, Buncrana and formerly of Rhodesia, South Africa

The death has occurred of Lynda Byron, Ardravan, Buncrana and formerly of Rhodesia, South Africa. Beloved mother of Heath and Gregg and much loved sister and grandmother to Audrey, Josh, Jordan, Lauren, Zach, Toby and Great-grandson Garry. Sadly missed by her wider family circle and friends. Her remains will be reposing at McLaughlin's funeral home Lower Main Street, Buncrana, as per Lynda's wishes there is no wake, but prayers can be said at the funeral home.

Funeral home times, Tuesday and Wednesday between 2pm and 4pm. Removal from there on Thursday 16 at 11am going to Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan for cremation at 2pm. The house at Beach Halt, Lisfannon is private to close friends and family only, please.

As per Lynda's wishes fresh flowers or single flowers at funeral service, but no wreaths. Donations if desired to Beach Hill Manor, Nursing Home, Lisfannon, where Lynda spent her last days in the wonderful care of all the staff, c/o any Family member.

Fredrick David Russell, Cavan Upper, Killygordon

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Fredrick David Russell, Cavan Upper, Killygordon.

Predeceased by his wife Iris (née Lindsay) son Ian (cot death) sister Joan (Canada), brother John (Cavan Upper), and much loved father of David, Ronnie, Harold, Ernest, Gwen, Diane, and Caroline, Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sons, daughters, brother. sister, nephews, nieces, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Remains reposing at his late residence (Eircode: F93 P5C7) on Monday, February 13, from 6pm.

Funeral leaving his late residence on Wednesday, February 15 at 1.15pm for Service of Thanksgiving in Stranorlar Presbyterian Church at 2pm, with burial afterwards in the Church of Ireland  Churchyard, Stranorlar.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the Donegal Down’s Syndrome Association, directly to https://www.idonate.ie/cause/donegaldownsyndrome or care of any family member.

The house is private to family and close friends only please, at the request of the deceased.

James Boyce, 56 Massinass, Creeslough

The peaceful death occurred place of James Boyce, 56 Massinass, Creeslough F92 D7Y7. Predeceased by his parents John and Mary Boyce. Sadly missed by his brothers, Brian, John, Joe, Tony and Willie, sister Mary, nieces, nephews, grandnephews, grandnieces, extended family and friends.

Reposing at his home. Rosary nightly at 9pm. Funeral Mass in St Michael's Church, Creeslough, on Tuesday, February 14, at 11am, followed by burial in St John the Baptist Graveyard, Carrigart.

Mass can be viewed on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church

Family time is from 10pm to 11am. House private on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Friends of University Hospital Letterkenny c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director.

Siobhan McBride (née Gallagher), Glasgow/Knockastoller/Meenaniller, Gweedore

The peaceful death has taken place of Siobhan McBride, in Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Glasgow on February 9.

Predeceased by her loving husband Con, parents Sarah and Seamus, brothers Owen and Dan, and sisters Maggie, Biddy and Nellie.

Sadly missed by her brother Charlie, sons, Seamus and Cornelius, daughter Noreen, daughters-in-law Mylene and Lorraine, son-in-law Robert, grandchildren; Shannon, Connell, Sean, Erin, Cara, Conor, Rebecca and Ben, great grandson Cian, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Her remains will repose at Roarty's Funeral Home, Derrybeg (F92DN4X) on Tuesday, February 14, from 5.30pm until Rosary at 8pm.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday morning, February 15, at 11am in St Mary's Chapel, Derrybeg, with interment afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery.

The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Directors Facebook page https://bit.ly/3DoIMm

Daniel McCartney, 16 Buncrana, Derry City, Derry/Moville

The death has taken place at his home of Daniel McCartney, 16 Buncrana Road, Derry and formerly of Moville. Much loved father of John, Ann, Alice, Cathy, Dermot, Margaret, Ursula and Daniel and brother of the late Greta, Mary, Sadie, Patrick, Anna, Philomena, John, Eileen and Rose.

Remains reposing at his late residence. Funeral leaving his home on Tuesday, February 14 at 11.20am for cremation in Lakelands Crematorium at 2pm.

Deeply regretted by his sorrowing sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and family circle. Family time please from 10pm to 11am.

and on the morning of the funeral.

Philomena Ward (née Cunningham), Clogher, Carrick

The peaceful death has occurred of Philomena Ward, (née Cunningham, Chapel Gate) Carrick, formerly of Chicago. Predeceased by her loving husband Jimmy and her children Gerard and Maryann she will be sadly missed by her children Jimmy, Kevin, Michael, Trish and Bob, daughters-in-law Christine, Debbie, Karen and Christine and son-in-law Padraig.

Forever remembered by her grandchildren Meagan, Katie, Brian, Colin, Eileen, Stephen, Chris, Kyle, Fiona, Kelly, Jillian, Deirdre, Timmy and her great-granddaughter Raina, her sister Margaret, her brother Barney and her sisters-in-law Mary, Peggy, Sue, Angela, Bernie and her many nieces and nephews and a wide circle of relatives and friends.

Her remains will be reposing at her late residence in Clogher, Carrick from 5pm on Tuesday evening, February 14 until 10pm and again from 12 noon until 10pm on Wednesday, February 15.

Removal from her late residence on Thursday, February 16 arriving at St Columba’s Church, Carrick, for Requiem Mass at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The family home is private on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Killybegs Community Hospital c/o Curran’s Funeral Services, Carrick.

The family would like to thank you all for your kind support at this difficult time.

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