Deaths in Donegal - Monday morning, September 4
The following deaths have taken place:
- Hughie Galbraith, Porthall, Lifford
- Danny McNern Wicklow and Ballyshannon
- Margaret O’Loughlin (née Carr), Laghey
- Kathleen McNicholas, Ramelton Road, Letterkenny
- Peter Gavigan, Stroughter, Kilraine, Glenties
- Sarah Theresa Anthony, Gleve, Ramelton
- Peter Bonar, Swords, Dublin / Ballybofey
- David Campbell Rankin, Ture, Muff
- Hugh Boyle, Kincasslagh
- Patrick (Paddy) Mc Closkey, Fintra, Killybegs
- James McClenaghan, Greencastle
Hughie Galbraith, Porthall, Lifford
The death has occurred of Hughie Galbraith, Porthall, Lifford F93K0FK.
Predeceased by his sister Eileen, brothers Mossie, Davy, Andy, Willy and Bertie. Deeply regretted by his brother Eddie, sisters Isobel, Anne and Maureen, nieces, nephews and wider family circle.
His remains will repose at the home of his sister Maureen Colhun, 314 Coneyburrow Road, Lifford (F93K0FK) from 1pm on Monday. Funeral service at his sister’s home on Tuesday, September 5 at 2pm followed by burial in the family plot in Ballylennon Presbyterian Churchyard.
Family flowers only please, donation in lieu if desired to Ballylennon Presbyterian Church care of any family member or Terence McClintock funeral director.
Danny McNern Wicklow and Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Danny McNern, Bray, Wicklow and Ballyshannon.
He passed away on September 2, in the wonderful care of St. Colmcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, after a life well lived. He will be sadly missed by his dearly loved wife Teresa, his brother Tommy, niece and nephews, his sister-in law Patricia, extended family and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray on Wednesday, September 6 from 10.30am until a Service takes place in the funeral home at 12noon followed by cremation in Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the RNLI.
Margaret O’Loughlin (née Carr), Laghey
The death has occurred of Margaret O’Loughlin (née Carr), 19 An Lagan Gorm, Laghey.
She passed away peacefully at her late residence.
Reposing at the family home on Monday from 2pm until 9pm and Tuesday from 2pm until 9pm.
Removal on Wednesday for 11am Funeral Mass in St Brigid’s Church, Ballintra, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
House strictly private on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Donegal Community Hospital C/O Jackie Carron funeral directors or any family member
Kathleen McNicholas (née Gallagher), 2, Ashley Park, Ramelton Rd., Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Kathleen McNicholas, née Gallagher, 2, Ashley Park, Ramelton Road, Letterkenny.
Deeply regretted by the McNicholas and Gallagher families (Pettigo), in-laws, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at her late home from 12 noon Monday, September 4 with Rosary at 9pm.
Funeral from there on Tuesday, September 5, going to The Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine Letterkenny for 1pm Requiem Mass followed by burial in the family plot in Conwal Cemetery.
Mass can be viewed live at the church's youtube channel.
Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please, donations if wished to the Donegal Hospice c/o Paschal Blake Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.
Peter Gavigan, Stroughter, Kilraine, Glenties
The peaceful death has occurred at Donegal hospice of Peter Gavigan, Stroughter, Kilraine, Glenties.
Deeply regretted by his brother Patrick (Birmingham) niece, nephews neighbours and friends.
Funeral arrangements later.
Sarah Theresa Anthony, Glebe, Ramelton
The peaceful death has taken place in Ramelton Community Hospital of Sarah Theresa Anthony, Glebe, Ballyare, Ramelton, (F92 P5N8) Doaghmore, Fanad.
Remains reposing at her home in Ballyare from 3pm on Monday, September 4.
Removal from there on Tuesday, September 5 at 6.30pm going to St Mary’s Church, Fanavolty arriving at 7.30pm to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday, September 6 at 10am.
Burial afterwards in Fanavolty Cemetery.
House private to Family and friends.
Peter Bonar, Swords, Dublin / Ballybofey
The death has occurred of Peter Bonar, Swords, Dublin and formerly of Ballybofey. He passed away peacefully at CareChoice Nursing Home Swords.
Beloved husband of the late Rosemary and father of the late Michael.
Sadly missed by his loving daughters Deirdre and Rita, son Niall, sons-in-law Tommy and John, daughter-in-law Colette, grandchildren Daniel, Clara, Katie, Beckie, Adam, Orla, Amy and Shane, brother Plunkett, sisters-in-law Madeline, Gay and Anne, brothers-in-law Mikey, Dessie and John, nieces, nephews, including Michael, David and Mark, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Rock's Funeral Home, Swords on Tuesday, September 5, from 6-7pm. Removal on Wednesday, September 6, to St. Colmcille’s Church, Swords arriving for 10am. Mass followed by burial to adjoining cemetery.
You can view the funeral Mass live on the parish webcam through the following link.
Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland. & Parkinsons Association of Ireland
David Campbell Rankin, Ture, Muff
The death has occurred of David Campbell Rankin. He passed away peacefully at his home, Ture, Muff. Beloved husband of Elsie, loving father of David, Pauline and Alan, devoted grandfather of David, Robbie, Ellie and Robert and dear brother of the late Robin.
His remains will be reposing in his home on Monday from 2-4 pm and 6-9 pm. House strictly private at all other times, please. Funeral service in Greenbank Presbyterian Church on Tuesday at 1.30pm.
Interment afterwards in the adjoining burying ground.
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Greenbank Presbyterian Church, c/o Mrs Sylvia McConn, Windyhill, Three Trees, Quigley’s Point.
Hugh Boyle, Kincasslagh
The death has occurred of Hugh Boyle, Kincasslagh, peacefully at his home surrounded by his family of Hugh Boyle Kincasslagh and Owey Island.
Sadly missed by his wife Mary T Boyle, daughter Mary Frances, sons Owen, Michael, Stephen, Hughie, Andrew and Damien, his brother William, son in law, daughters in law, 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Predeceased by his son Martin, sister Greta and brother Eddie.
Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am in St Mary's Church Kincasslagh with interment in Cruit Cemetery.
House is private please on the morning of the funeral. Mass can be viewed on the Kincasslagh Parish facebook page.
Patrick Mc Closkey, Fintra
The death has occurred of Patrick McCloskey, Fintra, Killybegs F94P3F1. Predeceased by his parents, Dan and Maggie and brother Jim.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Philomena, sons DJ and Patrick, daughters Davina and Irene, daughters-in-law Enda and Nora, son-in-law Franco, grandchildren Mark, Ciara, Isabella and Alex, brother Joe, sister Mary, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his residence on Sunday September 3 from 4pm-7pm.
Removal on Monday at 10.30am to St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs for 11am funeral mass. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Mass will be streamed live here.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Killybegs Community Hospital care of any family member or McBrearty Funeral Directors. House private on the morning of the funeral, please.
James McClenaghan, Greencastle
The sudden death has occurred in Melbourne, Australia, of James Mc Clenaghan, formerly St Martin's, Greencastle.
Beloved husband of Lisa and much loved father of Finn and Harriet, cherished son of Maureen and the late Jim Mc Clenaghan. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughter, mother, sisters, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, mother- and father-in-law, nieces, nephews and the extended family and friends.
A service to celebrate his life will take place at WD Rose Brighton, 139 Marriage Road, on Friday, September 8 at 2pm.
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