Deaths in Donegal - Monday morning, January 9, 2023

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Deaths in Donegal, Saturday morning, April 2

The following deaths have occurred:

- Anne Connolly, Old Road, Mountcharles, Ballintra, and Rathfarnham, Dublin

- Thomas McGowan, (Tommy), Portnason, Ballyshannon

- Sean Boyle, Creevy, Ballyshannon

- Harry Quinn, Ballybrillaghan, Frosses

- Mary Doherty (The Butcher) Malin Road, Culdaff

- Hugo O'Lone, 6 Rosemount, Kilmacrennan

- Shaun Colhoun, Transallagh, St Johnston

- Gary Crossan, Creatland, St Johnston and formerly of Glenfad, Porthall

- Terence (Terry) Friel, Skerries, Dublin/Stranorlar

- James (Jim) Duffy, 473 Killea Cottages, Killea

- Olive Brennan (née McGill), Cloughfin, Castlefin

- Mary Clement Broderick (née Harkin) Marne Avenue, New Southgate, London and formerly Clonmany

- Donal McGee, Upper Slavery, Buncrana

- Cecil Nixon The Raws, Castlefin

- AnnaMay McCormick (née Curran), Dalkey, Dublin/Glenties

- John McHugh, 8 Collins Halls, Stranorlar

- Jacqueline (Jackie) Queen, (née Harron), Main Street, Ballintra and late of Cambuslang, Glasgow

- Eileen Gallagher, O’Gara Villas, Moville

Anne Connolly, Old Road, Mountcharles, Ballintra, and Rathfarnham, Dublin

The death has occurred of Anne Connolly, Old Road, Mountcharles, Ballintra, and Rathfarnham, Dublin. She passed away 

peacefully, at Sligo University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Sadly missed by her beloved partner, Jimmy McGroarty, Brownhall, Ballintra, her sisters, Rita, Eileen and her brother Ronnie. Deeply regretted by her niece, Aisling, her nephews, Michael, Patrick, Andrew and Eoin, grandnieces, grandnephews and all extended family.

Anne's remains will arrive Tuesday at 7pm to St Brigid's Church, Ballintra to repose overnight. Funeral Mass Wednesday at 11am, with further arrangements to be announced later.

Anne's Funeral Mass can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/Ballintra

Thomas McGowan, (Tommy), Portnason, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Thomas McGowan, (Tommy), Portnason, Ballyshannon. He passed away peacefully at Sligo University Hospital surrounded by his caring family.

Predeceased by his parents Phil and Elizabeth. Tommy will be forever remembered by his wife, Maura, daughters Deirdre (Justin), Sinead (John) and Nuala (Glenn). Much loved by his grandchildren Cora, Rory, Robyn and Luke.

Reposing at McGee’s Funeral Home, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon on Tuesday from 5pm to 8pm. Removal from his late residence on Wednesday at 10.30am to arrive at St. Josephs Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am, followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan at 2pm.

Donations in lieu of flowers to the Ballyshannon Community Nursing Unit c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon or any family member.

House private to family, neighbours and close friends.

Sean Boyle, Creevy, Ballyshannon

The sudden death has occurred of Sean Boyle, Creevy, Ballyshannon. 

Funeral arrangements to follow.

 

House private, please.

All enquires to John McGee & Sons funeral Home on 087 2218483

Harry Quinn, Ballybrillaghan, Frosses

The death occurred in Sligo University Hospital, after a short illness of Harry Quinn, Ballybrillaghan, Frosses. Predeceased by his parents, Eddie and Mary, and his brother Eamonn. He is survived and will be sorely missed by his wife Michelle and son Shane, sisters Maureen Quinn, Bernadette Gallagher (Danny), Kathleen McHugh (Terence), parents-in-law Michael and Ann McGloin, Ballyshannon, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, niece, nephews, cousins, extended family and all his many friends. His remains will be reposing at Gallagher's Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles, this evening, Sunday, January 8 until 9pm and tomorrow, Monday, from 4pm until 8pm. Removal from Gallagher's Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 10 at 1pm, to the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses for funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in Cranny Road Cemetery. Mass will be live-streamed on the following link: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/Camera/st-marys-frosses-inver

Mary Doherty (The Butcher) Malin Road, Culdaff

The death occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Mary Doherty (The Butcher) Malin Road, Culdaff F93 NP83. Beloved wife of George, devoted mother to John, Noelle, Aine, Bernard and James. Loving grandmother to Darragh, Eoghan, Caoimhe, Kealan, Aoife. Dearly loved and sadly missed by her daughters-in-law, son-in-law, family and friends, may she rest in peace. Funeral from her residence on Tuesday morning at 10.30am going to St Mary’s Church Bocan for Requiem Mass at 11am with interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The funeral mass can be viewed live at https://churchmedia.tv/culdaff-parish

Hugo O'Lone, 6 Rosemount, Kilmacrennan

The death occurred of Hugo O’Loan, 6 Rosemount, Kilmacrennan. Predeceased by his father and mother, John and Kathleen. Survived by his brother John (Leeds), sisters Pat, Pauline, Lorraine, Mary and Adelaide, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, friends and neighbours. His remains will be reposing at his residence in Rosemount, Kilmacrennan on Sunday, January 8. Requiem Mass will take place in St Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan, on Monday, January 9 at 11am, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass is available to view live on the following link https://www.churchservices.tv/kilmacrenan

Shaun Colhoun, Transallagh, St Johnston

The death has occurred of Shaun Colhoun, Transallagh, St Johnston. Lovingly missed by his daughter and sons Adele, Darren and Gareth, son-in-law Dessie Duffy, and his grandchildren Damien, Eddie and Evelyn. Sadly missed by his sisters and brother, Nora Colhoun, Margaret McIntyre, Mary McCarron, Kay Brogan, and Danny Colhoun, his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Shaun was predeceased by his wife Rosemary, his parents Paddy and Mariah, and his brothers and sister, Liam, Gerard, Teresa and Patsy, may they all rest in peace. Remains will be reposing at his late residence Transallagh, St Johnston on Monday, January 9. Funeral leaving his late residence on Tuesday morning at 10.30am going to St Baithin’s Church, St Johnston, for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Gary Crossan, Creatland, St Johnston and formerly of Glenfad, Porthall

The death occurred at the Donegal Hospice of Gary Crossan, Creatland, St Johnston and formerly of Glenfad, Porthall. Beloved husband of Marie, much-loved father of Caolan, Conor and Cormac, dearly loved son of the late Margaret and Hugh Crossan, brother of Harry, Jimmy, Marian, Margaret, Johnny, Cecilia, Brid, Hugh, Bernadette, Dermot and the late Hannah, son-in-law of May and Harry Brown and brother-in-law of Damien and Caroline. Reposing at his home. Funeral leaving there on Monday, January 9 at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in St Baithin's Church, St Johnston at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, brothers, sisters, mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law and family circle. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Donegal Hospice. Family time please from 11pm to 11am.

Terence (Terry) Friel, Skerries, Dublin/Stranorlar

The death has occurred of Terence (Terry) Friel, Skerries, Dublin/Stranorlar, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his loving wife and best friend Mary, children Tara, Caroline and Niall, adored five grandchildren Olan, Ali, Dara, Fionn and Orla, brothers Mel, Seamus and Ernan, sons-in-law Ciarán, Oisin and Eoin, nieces, nephews, relatives, extended family and a large circle of friends. Reposing at his residence, Tuesday, January 10, from 6pm to 8pm, removal Wednesday to St Patrick's Church, Skerries, arriving for 10am Funeral Mass, burial afterwards in Ardla Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society, please click on the link to donate: https://www.cancer.ie/ways-to-help/donate Those who cannot attend the funeral Mass please click on link: https://churchmedia.tv/st-patricks-skerries

James (Jim) Duffy, 473 Killea Cottages, Killea

The peaceful death occurred of James (Jim) Duffy, 473 Killea Cottages. Predeceased by his wife Mary, son Martin, brother Richard and sister Mary. Deeply missed by his loving daughters, sons, sons-in-law and daughters-in-law. Jackie and Tommy, Bernadette and Raymond, Shaun and Paula, Rosemary and Gerald, Brendan and Clare, his brother Hugh (Limerick) and sisters Lily Lyden and Jean Keys, (Scotland), grandchildren Shauna, Anthony, Megan, Matthew, Luke, Daniel, Annie, Holly, James, Lily, Connor and Ronan. Remains reposing at his late residence from 6pm-11pm Monday, January 9 and from 11am-11pm Tuesday, January 10. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, January 11 at 12 noon in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Killea, with burial afterwards in Newtowncunningham Cemetery. It can be viewed at: https://www.churchservices.tv/killea Family time on the morning of the funeral, please. Any enquiries to Con McDaid, Funeral Directors.

Olive Brennan, (née McGill), Cloughfin, Castlefin

The death took place January 5 at Letterkenny University Hospital of Olive Brennan (née McGill) Cloughfin, Castlefinn. Beloved wife of the late John and much-loved sister of Cathal, Helen, Sr Ann and the late Tony and Seamus. Reposing at her home. Funeral leaving from there on Monday, January 9 at 11.25am for Requiem Mass in St Mary's Church, Castlefinn at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing brother, sisters and family circle. Donations in lieu of flowers please to the Faithful Companions of Jesus. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via St Mary`s Church, Castlefinn-YouTube.

Mary Clement Broderick, (née Harkin), Marne Avenue, New Southgate, London and formerly Clonmany

The death has occurred of Mary Clement Broderick, (née Harkin), Marne Avenue, New Southgate, London and formerly Clonmany. Widow of the late Patrick Broderick of Broadford, County Limerick. Beloved mother of Elizabeth, Marian, Maeve and Pearse, mother-in-law to Frank, Alfredo, Nigel and Clair, and loving grandmother to Joseph, Roisin, Edel, Aine, Isabel, Eoin, Aidan and Conall. Sorely missed by extended family and friends in Ireland, England and the USA, and by her many friends and neighbours in London. Mary (Nana) will be forever loved, and her memory treasured by all. She will repose at Leverton's Undertakers, Muswell Hill, London N10 on Sunday January 22, 4-6 pm and her Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, January 23 at 10am at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Arnos Grove, London N11. Burial at New Southgate Cemetery. Family flowers only.

Donal McGee, Upper Slavery, Buncrana

The death occurred of Donal McGee, Upper Slavery, Buncrana. Beloved husband of Breege, much loved father of Darragh, loving son of Brian and Rose and dear brother of Roisín, Shaun, Brendan and Celine. Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by his loving wife, son, mother, father, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. His remains will be reposing at his home. Removal Monday morning, January 9, at 10.15am to St Mary's Church, Cockhill for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Family time please from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only, please. One-way system in operation entering from Pillar Park end, please.

Cecil Nixon. The Raws, Castlefin

The peaceful death has occurred of Cecil Nixon, The Raws, Castlefin. Beloved husband of Gracie, and much-loved father of the late Nicola and baby Mark. Service of Thanksgiving for Cecil's life will be conducted at his late residence on Monday, January 9 at 1.30pm. Interment afterwards in St Mary's Cemetery, Castlefin at approximately 2pm. Due to recent Covid restrictions, the house and funeral are private, please. Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sorrowing wife and family circle. At Rest.

AnnaMay McCormick, (née Curran), Dalkey, Dublin/Glenties

The death has occurred of AnnaMay McCormick (née Curran), Dalkey, Dublin/ Glenties peacefully at home with her family. Beloved wife of John, and loving mother of Eithne, Sara, Biz and Bernard. Sadly missed by her husband, children, sons-in-law John, Mark and Jay, daughter-in-law Dawn, her adored grandchildren Emma, Annalise, Stephanie, Ronan, Madeline, Declan, Adam, Eoin and Maeve, her brothers Daniel, John and Neil, sisters Margaret and Maura, extended family, neighbours and friends. Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, January 9, at 10am in the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey, followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/dalkey No flowers, please. Donations, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice Homecare team. House is strictly private.

John McHugh, 8 Collins Halls, Stranorlar

The death occurred of John McHugh, 8 Collins Halls, Stranorlar. Predeceased by his father Sean. Deeply regretted by his mother, Sadie, formerly of St John's Point, Dunkineely. Sadly missed by his sisters Ann (Craig) Carol (Simon) Eileen (Chris) Herietta, known as Happy (JJ) and his brother Andrew (Merrill). His remains will repose at the residence of his sister, Happy, No 1 Fairgreen Park, Ballintra on Sunday, January 8 until 9.30pm. House strictly private at all other times. Removal on Monday morning for 11am Funeral Mass in St Brigid's Church, Ballintra, with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. The Funeral Mass can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/ballintra

Jacqueline (Jackie) Queen, (née Harron), Main Street, Ballintra and late of Cambuslang, Glasgow

The death has occurred of Jacqueline (Jackie) Queen (née Harron), Main Street, Ballintra and late of Cambuslang, Glasgow. She passed away peacefully, in her Glasgow home, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, January 4. Predeceased by her parents Johnny and Annie Harron and her brother, Billy. Sadly missed by her partner Colin, daughters Carol, Laura and Julie, her grandchildren and great-grandchild, her sister, Elizabeth, brother-in-law Robert, nieces Diane, Cheryl, and Lauren and nephew Kyle (Ballybofey). Funeral arrangements in Glasgow are to be confirmed at a later date.

Eileen Gallagher, O’Gara Villas, Moville

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Eileen Gallagher, O’Gara Villas, Moville. Funeral from her home on Monday at 10.30am for 11am Funeral Mass in St Pius X Church, Moville, followed by burial in Ballybrack Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.movilleparish.com

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