Deaths in Donegal - Saturday evening, August 19, 2023
The following deaths have taken place:
- Teresa Sweeney, (née Gallagher), Ballindrait, Bunbeg
- Bernard O’Flynn, Kerrykeel
- Most Reverend Bishop Emeritus Liam S MacDaid, Monaghan, Donegal, Dublin and Fermanagh
- Ann McGroary, Donegal Town
- Noel McGing, Killybegs
- Annie Prosser/McLoone, UK and Glenties
Martin (Blondie) Ward, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Martin (Blondie) Ward, No. 1 Ard Bán, Long Lane, Letterkenny, Donegal
Peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital. Predeceased by his parents Tom and Ellie, sisters Ellie, Mary and Margaret, and brothers John, Tom and Paddy, son Charlie and daughter Louise (RIP).
Dearly missed by wife Mary, daughters Ellie, Bridgey, Teresa, Mary Margaret, Barbara, Bernadette, and Phyllis, sons Tom, Martin, and Brian, daughters-in-law Mary-Teresa, Annie, Geraldine and Ellen, sons-in-law, Michael, Willie, Martin (Blaney), Tommy, Bernie, Neil and Michael, brothers Charlie, Tom, John, Paddy and Brian, sisters Ellie, Winnie, Annie, Maggie, Kate, Bridgey and Mary, fondly remembered by his beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Martin's remains will repose at Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny from 4-6pm Sunday August 20, followed by removal to St. Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny for 7pm to repose overnight. Requiem Mass there on Monday morning August 21 at 11am followed by interment in Leck Cemetery.
You can leave a message of condolence for Martin's family on Charlie Mc Clafferty Funeral Directors Facebook page.
Charles Gallagher, Crolly / Glasgow
The death has occurred of Charles Gallagher, Glasgow / Meenaleck, Crolly, FK92 K6F9.
The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Charles Gallagher, Glasgow and Meenaleck, Crolly. Predeceased by his son Columba and his brothers; Patrick, Eddie, Maurice and John. Sadly missed by his loving wife Nuala, daughter Charlotte, sons; Maurice & John, brothers; Fr. Neil & Noel, in-laws; Eamonn, Sharon & Kathleen, grandchildren; Joanne, John, Sarah, Adam, Emily, Aidan, Caitlin, Erin, Connor, 5 great grandchildren and extended family & friends.
His remains will repose at his home from 12 noon tomorrow Sunday and on Monday from 11am. Rosary nightly at 8pm. House private after rosary and on the morning of the funeral. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, August 22 at 11am in St. Mary's Church Derrybeg, with interment afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery. The Funeral mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page, https://bit.ly/3DoIMm.
Teresa Sweeney, (née Gallagher), Ballindrait, Bunbeg
The death has occurred at her home of Teresa Sweeney (Teresa Hannah Mhóir), Ballindrait, Bunbeg, originally from Ranafast. Predeceased by her husband Hugh Sweeney, brother Pádraig and sisters; Fanny, Mary & Bridget. Sadly missed by her son Pat, daughters; Mary, Noreen & Sheila, in-laws; Martin M, Martin H & Christy, grandchildren Hugh, Martin & Katie and extended family & friends.
Her remains will repose at her home from 1 pm today, Saturday. Rosary nightly at 8 pm. House private after rosary until 11 am. Funeral Mass on Monday August 21 at 11am in St. Mary's Church, Derrybeg, with interment afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery. The Funeral mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page, https://bit.ly/3DoIMm.
Bernard O’Flynn, Kerrykeel
The death has taken place of Bernard O’Flynn, Gortnatra, Kerrykeel, in the Mater Hospital Dublin, surrounded by his loving family.
Deeply regretted by his wife Catherine and his children Liam and Kate.
Sadly missed by his brothers-in-law Eamonn Dougherty and his wife Brid and James and sister-in-law Marjo Morning and her husband Patrick, his extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Bernard’s remains are reposing at his late residence.
Removal from there at 1.30pm on Sunday, August 20 arriving at St Columba’s Church, Massmount for 2pm Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired to Croi (Heart & Stroke Charity), care of any family member or via their website www.croi.ie
House strictly private for the duration of the wake please.
Most Reverend Bishop Emeritus Liam S MacDaid, Monaghan, Donegal, Dublin and Fermanagh
The death has occurred of Most Reverend Bishop Emeritus Liam S MacDaid, Monaghan, Donegal, Dublin and Fermanagh. Bishop Emeritus of Clogher Diocese. Predeceased by his parents William and Mary Ellen.
A native of Bundoran he will be sadly missed by his brother Christopher, Bishop Larry Duffy, Bishop Emeritus Joseph Duffy and the priests, deacons, religious and the people of Clogher Diocese.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
Ann McGroary, Donegal Town
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Ann McGroary (née Campbell),The Mullins, Donegal Town, F94 W0HR.
Beloved wife of the late Michael McGroary. She will be sadly missed by her daughter and sons; Margaret (Letterkenny), John (Letterkenny), Liam (Newbridge), Michael (Letterkenny) and Colm (Donegal Town); daughters-in-law; Bríd and Suzanne and her 9 Grandchildren, nieces and nephews, brothers; Pat (USA), Liam (USA), Dan (Donegal Town), Barney (Drimnaherk), Tony (Cork) and Colm (Donegal Town), Sisters; Bridget McGuinness (Donegal Town), Josephine Maguire (Ardara), Mary Henry (USA), sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Predeceased by her brother Frank (Donegal Town) and her sisters Kathleen Griffin (Ardaghey) and Peggy Hughes (Donegal Town), and her extended family and friends
Remains will repose at Gallaghers Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles on Saturday, August 19, from 4pm until removal at 7.30pm going to St Mary’s Church, Killymard, Donegal Town, F94 C6T7 to arrive for 8pm to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass on Sunday, August 20 at 11am, with burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, in lieu if desired to the Community Hospital, Donegal Town and c/o any family member or Gallagher Funeral Directors.
Noel McGing, Killybegs
The death has occurred of Noel McGing, Church Road, Killybegs.
Predeceased by his brothers Pat and Danny and granddaughter Molly.
Sadly missed by his wife Maire, sons Garry, Marty and John, daughters Olga and Mairead, daughters-in-law Lisa, Susan and Aileen, sons in law Stuart and Declan, grandchildren Orlaith, Aine, Eoin, Rosie, Bonnie, Bella, Andrew, Jack and Noah, brothers Frank and Michael, sisters in law, brother in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his residence (F94 KT96) on Saturday 19 August from 12pm-9pm.
House private at all other times.
Removal on Sunday morning at 10.30am to St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs for 11am funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Mass will be streamed live on www.mcnmedia.tv.
Family flowers only.
Annie Prosser/McLoone, UK and Glenties
The death has occurred of Annie Prosser/McLoone, Tamworth, UK and formerly, Glenties. Beloved wife of Johnny. Predeceased by her brothers Phillip, Sean, Al, Frank and sister Rose.
Sadly missed by her nieces Genevieve and Rosita and their extended families.
Mass at 1pm on August 22 in St John's Catholic Church, Tamworth, followed by Cremation at 2.30pm in Suttoncoldfield.
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