Deaths in Donegal - Saturday evening, December 17, 2022

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The following deaths have occurred:

- Susan Mc Connellogue (née Mc Laughlin), The Cottages, Churchill

- Norah Kearney (née McMenamin), Castleview, Dunkineely

- Mary Grimes, Allingham Avenue, The Mall, Ballyshannon 

- Vivienne Mc Daid (née Lynch), Boston, Massachusetts and formerly of Umricam, Buncrana

- Conleth Tourish, Curraghlane, Lifford and Strabane, Tyrone

- Bridie Doogan, Lower Keeldrum, Gortahork

- Eugene Bradley, 7 St Oliver’s Avenue, Buncrana

- Rose Cushnan, Fanad, Motherwell and Antrim

- Paddy Grant, Burnfoot

- Theresa Curran, Newtownards and Letterkenny

Susan Mc Connellogue (née Mc Laughlin), The Cottages, Churchill

The death has occurred of Susan Mc Connellogue (née Mc Laughlin), The Cottages, Churchill. She passed away peacefully in Hillcrest Nursing Home, Letterkenny. Predeceased by parents John and Roseann Mc Laughlin and husband Denis Mc Connellogue.

Deeply regretted by daughter Rosemarie and son-in-law Peter (Ballymacool, Letterkenny), sons James (Canada), John and partner Maria (Glasgow), Denis and wife Angela (Luton), Daniel and wife Clare (Luton), Kevin and wife Valerie (Mayo).

Fondly remembered by brother John Charles Mc Laughlin (Glendowan) and grandchildren Daniel jnr, Oisín, Aiobhe and Matthew. Always remembered by extended family members, good neighbours and friends. 

Norah Kearney (née McMenamin), Castleview, Dunkineely

The death has occurred of Norah Kearney (née McMenamin), Castleview, Dunkineely.

She passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital.

 

Predeceased by her Husband Robert, son John, daughters Mary and Patricia, brothers Ralph, Seamus and Andy, Sisters Eileen, Anne, May and Theresa.

Sadly missed by her sons Robert and Dessy, daughters in law Angela, Bernadette and Linda, son-in- law Mickey, her adoring grandchildren, her brother Peter, extended family, relatives, friends and neighbours.

Remains reposing on Sunday at Shovlins Funeral Home, Ardara from 4pm to 6pm for family members and close friends, with removal to the Church of St. Joseph and St. Conal, Bruckless to arrive at 7pm to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass on Monday at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Mass can be viewed on FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/ groups/169196518338379/?ref= share

Mary Grimes, Allingham Avenue, The Mall, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Mary Grimes, Allingham Avenue, The Mall, Ballyshannon. She passed away peacefully at Aras Mhic Suibhne, Mullinasole, Laghey.

Funeral arrangements to follow.

All enquiries to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home on 087 221848

Vivienne Mc Daid (née Lynch) Boston, Massachusetts and formerly of Umricam, Buncrana

The death has taken place of Vivienne Mc Daid (née Lynch) in Boston, Massachusetts. Formerly of Umricam, Buncrana.

Deeply saddened by her loss are her husband Eamon, son Damien and daughter Chloe, mother Mary, father Gerard, brothers Calvin, Jason, Spencer and sister Amanda, mother and father-in-law, Lily and Owen, all her brothers and sisters in-law, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

Vivienne’s remains will be reposing at her family home in Umricam, Buncrana F93Y5F1. Wake house will commence on Saturday, December 17 from 5pm. House private from 11pm-11am and also private on the morning of Vivienne’s funeral.

Due to limited car parking space at Vivienne’s residence, cars can be parked at Umricam shop and a shuttle bus will be in operation to facilitate anyone attending the wake house. This will commence from 5pm-11pm on Saturday, December 17, and from 12-11pm on Sunday, December 18.

Funeral will be leaving on Monday, December 19, at 10am, travelling to Cockhill Chapel for Mass at 11am, with burial after in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Donegal Cancer Bus and can also be given to any family member.

Conleth Tourish, Curraghlane, Lifford and Strabane, Tyrone

The death has occurred of Conleth Tourish, Curraghlane, Lifford and Strabane, Tyrone. 

Much loved brother of Mary, Carmel, William, Patrick, Yvonne, Paul and the late Fidelma. Reposing at his sister Mary Catterson's home, Curraghlane, Lifford F93 F2CX on Saturday, December 17, from 4pm. Funeral leaving his sister's home on Monday, December 19, at 10.25am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick's Church, Lifford at 11am. Interment afterwards in St Columba's Cemetery, Drumoghill.

Deeply regretted by his sorrowing brothers, sisters,nieces, nephews and family circle. Family time please from 11pm to 11am. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/

Bridie Doogan, Lower Keeldrum, Gortahork

The sudden death has occurred, in Letterkenny University Hospital, of Bridie Doogan, Lower Keeldrum, Gortahork F92 V668.

Predeceased by her parents, her brothers Josie and John, sisters Ann and Julie. Survived by her husband Paddy, sons Patrick and James, daughter Julie Ann, in-laws, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a large circle of family and friends.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence. Funeral from there on Sunday, December 18, for 1pm Requiem Mass in Christ the King Church, Gortahork, with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. Rosary both nights at 9pm, house private after rosary until 11am and on the morning of the funeral. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://mcnmedia.tv/camera/christ-the-king-gortahork. Those wishing to offer condolences can do so the condolence book link below.

Eugene Bradley, 7 St Oliver’s Avenue, Buncrana

The unexpected death has taken place of Eugene Bradley, 7 St Oliver’s Avenue, Buncrana.

Eugene’s remains are reposing at his late residence. Funeral from there on Sunday, December 18 at 10am going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for 11am Funeral Mass.

Burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family time please from 11pm to 11am. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired to The Mater Hospital Intensive Care Unit c/o any family member or Porter Funeral Directors.

Rose Cushnan, Fanad, Motherwell and Antrim

The death has occurred peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, of Rose Cushnan (neé Whyte), Ballina, Tamney, Fanad and formerly Carfin, Motherwell and Toome, County Antrim.

Predeceased by her husband Frankie and her brothers Pat and John. Deeply regretted by her sons James and John, daughters Margaret Rose Mc Gonigle, Eleanor Giles and Mary B Mullen, her thirteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Sadly missed by her brother Jimmy and sisters Margaret, Moira and Anne (all Motherwell), daughters-in-law Donna and Sheila and sons-in-law Colm, Anthony and Brian, her extended family, neighbours and many friends.

Rose’s remains are reposing at her late residence. Rosary at 8pm both nights. Family time only please from 10pm to 11am.

Removal from there at 11.30am on Sunday arriving at St Columba’s Church, Massmount for 12 noon Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the St Mary's Fanavolty and St. Columba's Massmount Facebook page https://m.facebook.com//stmarysfanavolty

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Tamney Health Centre patient comfort fund, care of any family member or McAteer Funeral Directors.

Paddy Grant, Burnfoot

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Paddy Grant, Garvery, Burnfoot.

Beloved husband of Bridget, loving father of Geraldine, Yvonne, Christopher, Gary, Martin, Breige and Mary and dear brother of Tillie, Margaret, Bernadette, Mickey, Colm and the late Mary Ann, Willie and Johnny. Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, his extended family and friends.

His remains are reposing at his residence. Family time please from 11pm to 11am.

Removal from his home Sunday at 10.45am to St Mura's Church, Fahan for Requiem Mass at 11.30am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Paddy's requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/fahan 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.

Theresa Curran, Newtownards and Letterkenny

The death has taken place at her home of Theresa Curran, Newtownards, County Down and formerly 64 Ard O’Donnell, Letterkenny F92 V52P.

Predeceased by her partner Brian, parents Bobby and Kathleen and brothers Sean, Michael and Eddie.

Deeply missed by her sons Paul (Australia) and Liam and wife Tonia (Ashlawn, Letterkenny), grandchildren Holly and Jai, sisters Ann Mitchell (Lifford) and Patricia Gallen (Killygordon), nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours. 

Theresa’s remains will be reposing at 64 Ard O’Donnell on Sunday 18th December 2022 from 12 noon until 10pm with Rosary at 9pm.

Funeral from there on Monday at 10.30am travelling over Lower Ard O’Donnell, to St. Eunans Cathedral, Letterkenny for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny. Interment afterwards to Conwal Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.

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