Deaths in Donegal - Monday morning, November 27

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Deaths in Donegal

The following deaths have taken place:

- Bernard McDevitt, Manchester, England, and formerly of Frosses

- Seamus Ward, Friary Lough Eske, Donegal Town

- Eileen Gallagher, née Mc Glinchey, Donegal Road, Ballybofey

- Moya Kirkpatrick (née O’Donnell) Gweedore and Monaghan

- Kathleen Gildea née Shovlin, Monargan, Ardara

- Dovile Auciute, 27 Riverview, Gransha Road, Buncrana

- Micheál Seamus Ó Gallchóir, (Michael James), Chemist House, Bunbeg

- Jean Doherty, née Duffy, Knockalla Drive, Buncrana 

- Grace Gallagher née Mc Fadden of Moyra, Falcarragh

Bernard McDevitt, Manchester, England, and formerly of Frosses

The death has occurred of Bernard McDevitt, Manchester, England, and formerly of Frosses.

He passed away in his 102nd year. He will be sadly missed by his relatives and many friends.

 

His remains will be reposing at Gallagher's Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles, F94X02N, on Tuesday, November 28 from 7pm until 8.30pm.

Removal from there on Wednesday, November 29, going to the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses, for 11am Funeral Mass, with interment afterwards in the Cranny Road cemetery.

Seamus Ward, Friary Lough Eske, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Seamus Ward, Friary Lough Eske, Donegal Town. He passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of Breege. Dearly loved father of Ann, Caroline and Eileen.

Sadly missed by his sons-in-law John, Denis and Michael. His adored Grandchildren Sean, Caitlin and Ryan. Brothers Gerry, Brian, Dom and Christy.

His brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws nephew’s, nieces, cousins, extended family friends and neighbours. Predeceased by his brother Patrick.

Reposing at Tir Conaill funeral home on Monday, November 27 from 3pm to 8pm.

Requiem Mass will take place on Tuesday, November 28 at St. Mary’s Church, Killymard, at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please donations if so desired to the patients comfort fund Letterkenny University Hospital care of Martin Gallagher Funeral Directors or any family members.

Eileen Gallagher, née Mc Glinchey, Donegal Road, Ballybofey

The peaceful death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny, of Eileen Gallagher, née Mc Glinchey, Donegal Road, Ballybofey.

Beloved wife of the late Jim and much loved mother of Carmel (Eugene), Breda (Willie) Marina (Danny) and the late Liam. Predeceased by brothers Bernard, Bill and brother-in-law Aidan. Sister of Gerry, Attracta and Kieran, Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren Seamus, Daniel, Philip, Paul and Matthew, great-grandchildren Amy, Cara, Cian, and Cade, sisters-in-law Brid, and Olive, extended family and friends. 

Remains reposing at her late residence on Monday, November 27 from 6pm. Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday at 10.30am for Requiem Mass at 11am in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar.

Interment in Drumboe cemetery.The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar 

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

Moya Kirkpatrick (née O’Donnell) Gweedore and Monaghan

The death has occurred of Moya Kirkpatrick (née O’Donnell), fondly remembered as Mháire Bheg Dhoiminic in Donegal and teacher in Monaghan; Magheraboy Road, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan and formerly Middletown, Gweedore.

She passed away peacefully at The Louth County Hospital, Dundalk, Sunday, November 26. Predeceased by her four baby angels, her mother Isobelle, brother Mark and Donegal sisters Annie and Bella. Sadly missed and remembered with love by her husband Barry, her loving children Anthony, Jennifer, Sharon and Barry, son-in-law Derek, daughters-in-law Diane and Lisa, grandchildren Brógan, Keavey, Jamie, Piper, Leila, Daniel, Mila and Liam, her London brothers Micheál, Jimmy, and Francis, sister Anne and Donegal sister Brid, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Funeral arrangements later. 

Kathleen Gildea née Shovlin, Monargan, Ardara

The death has taken place at The Harbour lights Nursing home, Killybegs, of Kathleen Gildea née Shovlin, Monargan, Ardara.

Predeceased by her husband Vincent and her sons Hugh and Patsy.

Deeply regretted by her loving family daughters Mary, Phyllis and Theresa and her son Bernard.

Sadly missed by her grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, son-in-laws, relatives, neighbours and friends

Her remains will repose at Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield (F94N923) on Tuesday from 3pm to 5.30pm followed by removal to The Church Of The Holy Family Ardara arriving at 6pm.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday afternoon at 1pm followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Dovile Auciute, 27 Riverview, Gransha Road, Buncrana

The death has taken place at her residence 27 Riverview, Gransha Road, Buncrana of Dovile Auciute partner of Audrius Degimas, mother of Deimantas and Lukas, daughter of Magdute and the late Roland RIP, sister of Karolis and Sarunas.

Remains reposing at McLaughlin &McLaughlin’s funeral directors, Main Street, Buncrana, on Monday, November 27 from 6 to 9pm.

Funeral from there on Tuesday, November 28 at 9.40am going to St Marys Oratory Buncrana for 10 o’clock Requiem Mass with cremation afterwards in Lakeland Crematorium Cavan at 2.30pm

Funeral Mass can be viewed online at http://www.churchservices.tv/buncrana and cremation at http://www.churchservices.tv/lakelands

Micheál Seamus Ó Gallchóir, (Michael James), Chemist House, Bunbeg

The death has taken place at his home of Micheál Seamus Ó Gallchóir, (Michael James), Chemist House, Bunbeg, originally of  Cotteen, Derrybeg.

His remains are reposing at his home. Rosary nightly at 8pm.

House private after Rosary until 11am and on the morning of the Funeral.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday, November 28, in St. Mary’s Church, Derrybeg at 11am,  with interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page.

Jean Doherty, née Duffy, Knockalla Drive, Buncrana 

The peaceful death has occurred at Buncrana Community Hospital of Jean Doherty, née Duffy, Knockalla Drive, Buncrana.

Predeceased by her husband Charlie.

Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her brothers Plunket, Pat, Liam and Francis, her sister Mary Kemmy, her sisters-in-law Patricia Duffy, Marion Duffy and Molly Duffy, her brother-in-law John Kemmy, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Jean’s remains is reposing at her sister Mary Kemmy’s residence Lisfannon, Fahan.

Removal from there on Monday, November 27 at 10.15am to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.

Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill.

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

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Patients Comfort Fund Buncrana Community Hospital c/o any family member or Murphy Funeral Directors.

Grace Gallagher (Gracie Dunmore), née Mc Fadden of Moyra, Falcarragh 

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Grace Gallagher (Gracie Dunmore), née Mc Fadden of Moyra, Falcarragh.

Her remains are reposing at her son Patrick’s house in Moyra. Rosary nightly at 9pm.

House private after rosary until 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass on Monday, November 27, in St. Finian’s Church Falcarragh at 11am, interment afterwards in the adjacent cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page.

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