Deaths in Donegal - Monday morning, April 17, 2023
The following deaths have occurred:
- Theresa (Teasie) McBride, Umlagh, Carrigart
- PJ Ward, 3 Saimer Drive, Ballyshannon
- Ann Gibson, Milltown, Convoy
- Blake Duffy, Letterkenny
- Sarah McHugh, Ramelton
- John McGinley, Cloghan
- Anne Dowds, Burt
- Vincent Ward, Leicester and Glenties
- John McGroarty, Inver and Ardara
- Mary Gallagher, Carrickataskin, Derrybeg
- Noel Dolan, Athlone and Bundoran
Francis O’Donnell, 173 Ard Conal, Ardara
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Francis O’Donnell, 173 Ard Conal, Ardara.
He passed away peacefully on his birthday age 74.
Deeply regretted by his loving family Anna, Bríd, Kate, Rosemary, Dawn and Marcus, grandchildren Caolan, James and Dillon, great grandchild Brianna, his sister Rosemary Bonner, Ballybofey, brother Tommy O’Donnell, Rosnowlagh, predeceased by Edward, Jimmy and Charlie. He will be missed by his nieces, nephews relatives neighbours and friends.
His remains will repose at Shovlins Funeral Home Sandfield, Ardara this evening, Monday, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm and on Tuesday evening from 5pm followed by removal at 6.30pm to the Church of The Holy Family, Ardara arriving at 7pm.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery .
Theresa (Teasie) McBride, Umlagh, Carrigart
The peaceful death has taken place of Theresa (Teasie) McBride, Umlagh, Carrigart.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence.
Funeral from there on Tuesday going to the church of St John the Baptist for Requiem Mass at 11 o’clock, which can be viewed live on the Meevagh Parish Facebook page.
Internment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to friends of Letterkenny university hospital, c/o any Family member.
PJ Ward, Saimer Drive, Ballyshannon
The peaceful death has occurred at North West Hospice, of PJ Ward, 3 Saimer Drive, Ballyshannon surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his wife Philomena and brother Michael, he is sadly missed by his sons Tony (Rachael) and Gary (Claire), his adored grandchildren Jake, Lila and Tiarnan, all his extended family and friends.
PJ's remains are reposing at John McGee & Sons Funeral Home, Belleek Rd, Ballyshannon F94 ED21 on Monday from 6pm to 9pm and on Tuesday, from 6pm to 9pm. House Private, please.
Removal from there on Wednesday to St Joseph's Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon, for 11am Funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if so desired to North West Hospice c/o of John McGee & Sons Funeral Directors or any family member.
Ann Gibson, Milltown, Convoy
The peaceful death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Ann Gibson, 4 Water Terrace, Milltown, Convoy F93 Y49T.
Deeply missed by her loving sons Joe and wife Shauna and Samuel and partner Amanda, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Ann is predeceased by her husband Samuel in 2019.
Ann’s remains will be reposing at her late residence on Monday from 12 noon until 10pm with Rosary both evenings at 9pm. House private on the morning of the Funeral, please.
Funeral from there on Tuesday at 10.30am going to St. Mary’s Church, Convoy for 11am Requiem Mass with interment afterwards to the New Cemetery, Convoy.
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.
Blake Duffy, Letterkenny
The death has occurred in Crumlin Children's Hospital, Dublin of baby Blake Duffy.
Blake passed away surrounded by his loving parents Darren and Ciara Duffy. He is sadly missed by his heart broken grandparents Liz Campbell and William Roarty and John and Jackie Duffy and extended family.
Baby Blake will repose at the family residence. Family time only please from 10pm and on the morning of the funeral.
Mass of the Angels on Monday at 11am in St Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny with burial afterwards in Conwal Cemetery.
Family flowers only with donations in lieu to Hugh's House Dublin c/o Con Mc Daid Funeral Directors, Letterkenny.
Sarah McHugh, Aughnish, Ramelton
The death has occurred peacefully in Ramelton Community Hospital of Sarah Mc Hugh, Aughnish, Ramelton.
Deeply regretted by her sister Kathleen, brothers Mickey and John, nieces Edel and Colette, nephew Michael, cousins, extended family and friends. Sarah is predeceased by her brother Denis.
Her remains are reposing at the residence of her brother Mickey Mc Hugh, Back Lane, Ramelton, F92 X0K6. Family time from 10pm until 11am.
Funeral Mass takes place on Tuesday at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV, St Mary’s, Ramelton.
John McGinley, Cloghan
The sudden death has taken place of John, (John Daniel) McGinley, Cloghan.
John will be sadly missed by his sister-in-law, Brigid, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his sister Susan, brothers Paddy, Danny, James and Frank.
His remains are reposing at the residence of his late brother Frank in Falgarrow, Cloghan, F93 D7X6. Rosary nightly at 8pm with family time from 9pm until 12 noon each day.
Requiem Mass at 2 pm on Tuesday in The Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Glenfin, with burial afterwards in Kilteevogue Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed on the church webcam.
Anne Dowds, Burt
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Anne Dowds, Carrowan, Burt F93 PY9R.
Deeply missed by her loving sisters Linda and Helen and brothers George, Martin, Andy, John and Ivor, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts and uncles, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours. Anne is predeceased by her parents Colm and Margaret and her sister Rose.
Anne’s remains will be reposing at her late residence on Sunday until 10pm, with Rosary at 9pm. There will be a one-way-system in operation entering from Moss Road and exiting at Black Bridge. House private on the morning of the Funeral, please.
Funeral from there on Monday at 10.30am going to St Aengus’ Church, Burt for 11am Requiem Mass with interment afterwards to Burt Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to ICU Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.
Vincent Ward, Leicester and Glenties
The death has occurred of Vincent Ward, Ramsbury Road Leicester, formerly Kilraine, Glenties.
Vincent will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Funeral Mass will take place on Monday at 10am at St Thomas More Church Leicester, burial at Saffron Hill. Mass will be streamed on www.youtube.com/@saintthomasmoreleicester9219/streams
John McGroarty, Ardara and Inver
The death has occurred of John McGroarty, Thower and formerly of the Black Road, Inver.
His remains are reposing at his home on Sunday until 9pm.
Removal on Monday morning for 11am Funeral Mass in the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses with internment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. John’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-marys-frosses-inver
Family flowers only, Donations on lieu to the Kidney Association of Ireland care of any family member or John McGowan funeral director.
Mary Gallagher, Carrickataskin, Derrybeg
The death has occurred of Mary Gallagher (née Diver) Carrickataskin, Derrybeg.
Her remains will repose at her sister, Annie Roarty’s residence in Carrickataskin on Sunday until Rosary at 8pm.
Funeral Mass in St Mary’s Church, Derrybeg, on Monday at 11am, with interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page.
Noel Dolan, Athlone and Bundoran
The unexpected death has occurred of Noel Dolan Ardnagrath, Walderstown, Athlone, Westmeath, N37 KD73 and formerly of Bundoran.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Carole, he is deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his children, Shane, Rachel, Mark and Amanda, daughters-in-law Melanie and Jo, son-in-law Paul, brother Ray, sister-in-law Claire, grandchildren, nephews, nieces and a wide circle of friends.
His remains are reposing at his residence on Sunday from 4pm until 7pm. Due to increases in flu/viruses, the family asks that those attending the funeral be vigilant and hand sanitise where appropriate.
Requiem Mass on Monday at 11am in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Tubberclair followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
No flowers please, donations if desired in lieu to Irish Cancer Society. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.
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