Deaths in Donegal - Monday evening, January 30, 2023

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Deaths in Donegal, Sunday morning, November 13

The following deaths have occurred:

- Eilish Tinney, formerly of Donaghmore House and recently of Ballyshannon

- Wilhelm Leibinger, St.Joseph’s Community Hospital, formerly Kilmacrenan, and Germany

- Robinson Crawford, Main Street, Ballintra

- Sarah McFadden of Killoughcarron, Creeslough

- Eddie ‘George’ Sweeney, Golan, Milford

- Margaret Tourish of Ballyboes, Creeslough

- Patrick Joseph O'Connell, Ballyshannon

- Sally McBride, Derrybeg

- John Daly, Derry and Newtowncunningham

- Cornelius Carr, Donegal Town

- Pat McGee, Falcarragh

- Dermot Donohue, Letterkenny

- Hugh Carney, Rathmullan

- Andrew McLaughlin, Moville and Maghera

- Kathleen Moloney, Buncrana

Eilish Tinney, formerly of Donaghmore House and recently of Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Eilish Tinney, formerly of Donaghmore House, Donaghmore, Castlefin and recently of Tonragee, Ballyshannon.

Her remains are reposing at the residence of Elaine Gavigan, Tonragee, Ballyshannon from 6pm, Monday, January 30.

Removal from there on Tuesday, January 31, at 5pm going to St Mary’s Church, Castlefin for 6pm to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 12 noon with burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Wilhelm Leibinger, St.Joseph’s Community Hospital, formerly Kilmacrenan, and Germany

The death has occurred at St. Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar, of Wilhelm Leibinger, St.Joseph’s Community Hospital, formerly Kilmacrenan, and Germany. Deeply regretted by his extended family and friends.

Remains reposing at St. Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar. Funeral Leaving from there on Tuesday, January 31 at 10am for interment at St. Columba’s Churchyard, Kilmacrenan at 11am.

Family flowers only please, donations, in lieu of flowers, if so desired, directly to the Patients Comfort Fund, Woodville Ward, St. Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar,

Michael Doherty (Jack), Kilmacrenan and formerly of Magherard, Ballyliffin, Clonmany 

The death has occurred at 24 Abbey Village, Kilmacrenan of Michael Doherty (Jack), formerly of Magherard, Ballyliffin, Clonmany.

Beloved son of the late Packie and Annie.

Deeply loved brother of Mary, Breege, James and Ann.

Sadly missed by his aunt, nephews, neices, family and friends.

His remains will be reposing at his sister Ann and brother-in-law Joseph’s residence, 6 Thornhill Park, Derry, BT48 8PB from 3:30pm today, Monday, January 30.

Funeral from there travelling via Quigley’s Point on Wednesday, February 1 at 10.45am going to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany for Requiem Mass at 12noon with interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to St Columbcille Village, Cleagh, Clonmany C/O any family member or McFeeley Funeral Directors.

Family time please from 10pm to 11am.

Michael’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/stmaryschurchclonmany

Robinson Crawford, Main Street, Ballintra

The death has taken place at the North West Hospice of Robinson Crawford, Main Street, Ballintra.

His remains will repose at his late residence today, Monday, January 30, from 2pm till 9pm.

Removal from there on Tuesday, January 31, for 2pm Funeral Service in St. John’s Church, Rossnowlagh with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

House private please on the morning of the Funeral.

Family flowers only donations if desired to the North West Hospice c/o any family member or Jackie Carron, Funeral Director.

Sarah McFadden of Killoughcarron, Creeslough

The death has taken place at The Lake House, Nursing Home of Sarah McFadden of Killoughcarron, Creeslough.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence. Removal from her home on Tuesday evening to arrive at St. Michael’s Church, Creeslough at 6pm to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass in St. Michael’s Church on Wednesday at 11am.

Burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church.

Eddie ‘George’ Sweeney, Golan, Milford

The peaceful death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Eddie ‘George’ Sweeney, Golan, Milford, F92 X379.

Remains reposing at his home from 6pm today, Monday, January 30.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday, February 1, at 12 noon in St Brigid’s Church, Golan. Burial afterwards in Milford Cemetery.

Rosary on Monday and Tuesday night at 9pm.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired, to The Renal Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.

Margaret Tourish of Ballyboes, Creeslough

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Margaret Tourish of Ballyboes, Creeslough.

 

Her remains are reposing at her late residence. Funeral Mass in St. Michael’s Church, Creeslough on Tuesday at 12noon.

Burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery.

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

Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the Funeral.

Family Flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to the Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital C/O of any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director. 

Patrick Joseph O'Connell, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Patrick Joseph O'Connell, known as PJ, Abbey Lane, Ballyshannon. He passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his caring family.

Predeceased by his brother Liam and sisters Sal and Celine. PJ will be forever remembered by his wife Deirdre, sons Paul, Liam, Pádraic and Feargal and daughters-in-law Erna, Sharon, Maaike and Liesl. Much loved by his grandchildren Tasha, Maya, Peter, Joe, Katie, Niamh, Aoife, Caolan, Molly and Finn. He will be sadly missed by his brother Frank, sisters-in-law Breda and Joan and brothers-in-law Tom and Brian.

Reposing at his late residence on Monday, January 30 from 2pm to 4pm. House private at all other times. Removal from this late residence on Tuesday at 11.30am to arrive at St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon with interment in the Abbey Assaroe Cemetery.

Donations in lieu of flowers to the Northwest Hospice, The Mall, Sligo c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon or any family member.

The Mass shall be streamed live on St Patrick's page on www.churchservices.tv/Stpatricksballyshannon/. 

Sally Mc Bride, Derrybeg

The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Sally Mc Bride, Carrickataskin, Derrybeg.

Predeceased by her sisters Mary and Margaret and brothers Bernard, Joseph, Patrick, Jimmy, Owenie and Peter.

Sadly missed by her sisters-in-law Annie Mc Bride and Kathleen Mc Bride, nieces, nephews and dear friend Johnie Hanlon.

Removal from The Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny on Monday, January 30 to Roarty's Funeral Home, Derrybeg, F92DN4X.

Her remains will repose there from 3pm to 8pm, with Rosary at 8pm and again on Tuesday from 2pm to 6.30pm. Removal afterwards to St Mary's Church, Derrybeg for 7pm to repose overnight. Funeral Mass on Wednesday,  February 1 at 11am, with interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.

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

John Daly, Derry and Newtowncunningham

The death has taken place at Altnagalvin Hospital of John Daly, 22 Northland Crescent, Derry, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his wife Nellie, daughter Cecilia, son Roddy and grandson Michael. Survived by his sons Thomas (Derry), Michael (Newtowncunningham), John (Manchester), Josephine (Derry) and Eugene (Derry). Deeply regretted by extended family, neighbours and friends.

John's remains will repose at his son Michael's residence, 4 Moyle View, Newtowncunningham, F93W4C6. Funeral Mass in St Eugene's Cathedral, Derry, on Tuesday, January 31 at 10am, followed by burial in the City Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/derrysteugenes. 

Cornelius Carr, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Cornelius (Corny/Harry) Carr Lurganboy, Donegal Town, at North West Hospice surrounded by his loving family, wife Eileen, daughter Nora and son Cormac. Predeceased by his parents Nora and Joe Carr. Sadly, missed by his son Barry, brothers PJ(Jayne) and Michael and his sister Carol. 

Remains will repose at his late residence at Lurganboy, Donegal Town F94T2T0 from 11am until 10pm on Monday, January 30. Remains will leave his home on Tuesday at 10.10am for 11am Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town, with burial immediately afterwards in Clar Graveyard.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to a charity of your choice in memory of Corny. House private on Tuesday morning please.

Pat McGee, Falcarragh

The death has occurred in the Donegal Hospice of Pat McGee, Ballintemple, Falcarragh, F92 KH98.

Sadly missed by his loving Sisters, Eva and Sorcha, his Brothers John, Billy, and Dominick, and extended Family and friends.

His remains are reposing at his late residence with Rosary on Monday at 8pm. House private after the Rosary until 12pm the next day, and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday, January 31 at 11am in St Fionan’s Church, Falcarragh with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

The funeral Mass can be viewed live on mcnmedia.tv/camera/falcarragh-parish-church, or on the Sweeney Funeral Directors and Embalmers Facebook page. 

Dermot Donohue, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Dermot Donohue 73 Ballymacool Wood, Letterkenny, Donegal, F92 P3F2.

He passed away peacefully, in the gentle care of the staff in the Donegal Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by parents Roseleen and Jerry. Survived by his wife Rosemarie, daughter Eva, sons Rory, Julian and Christopher, daughter-in-law Amanda, son-in-law, Joe, grandson Harry, sister, brothers, extended family, neighbours and many friends.

Dermot's remains are reposing at his late residence. Funeral from there on Tuesday for requiem Mass at 11am in St Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny, followed by cremation in Lakeland's Crematorium, County Cavan, at 3.30pm.

House private 10pm to 12 noon and morning of funeral.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on http://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny.

Family flowers, please. Donations, in lieu, to The Donegal Hospice and Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association. 

Hugh Carney, Rathmullan

The death has taken place in Larbert, Scotland, of Hugh Carney, Craig, Rathmullan. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife, Cathy, daughter Claire, sons Christopher, Gerard and Paul, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends, sisters Kathleen Smith, (York), Breid McGarvey, (Rathmullen) and Anne Moy, (Glenfinn). Pre-deceased by his son Derek, brothers Tommy and Paddy and his parents Tommy and Brigid Carney.

Hugh's funeral Mass will take place in Larbert RC Chapel at 10am on Wednesday, February 8 with interment afterwards in the local Cemetery.

Andrew McLaughlin, Moville and Maghera

The death has occurred of Andrew McLaughlin, 149 Glen Rd, Maghera, Co Derry BT46 5JN and formerly of Moville.

Beloved husband of Mary (née Gallagher) and devoted father of Caoimhe. Son of the late Charlie and Peggy and brother of Sadie Travers, Margaret Cavanagh, Michael Gerard, Annemarie, Therese Lynch, Eamon, Caroline Irwin and Josephine O'Connor. 

Deeply regretted by sorrowing wife, daughter, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, and wider family circle. Funeral arrangements later.  

Kathleen Moloney, Buncrana

The death has occurred at Crunleigh House, Carndonagh, surrounded by her family of Kathleen Maloney, formerly of 6 Castle Park, Buncrana. Kathleen is predeceased by her parents Nicholas, Sadie and her sisters Lena and Mary. Kathleen will be missed by her family Eileen, Nicholas, Paddy, Martin, her sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and wider family circle.

Kathleen’s remains are reposing at her brother Martin and Elizabeth’s Home at 1 Riverside, Cockhill Road, Buncrana.

Funeral on Tuesday leaving at 10.20 am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Cockhill with Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. Funeral can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill.

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