Deaths in Donegal - Saturday evening, December 31, 2022
The following deaths have occurred:
Cyril McAuley, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place at Donegal Hospice of Cyril McAuley, 1 Orchard Grove, Letterkenny and formerly 3 Leck View Letterkenny.
Predeceased by his parents Jack and Violet, brothers Jackie, Billy, Freddie, Artie and Reggie and sister Phyllis. Deeply Regretted and sadly missed by his nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews, great-grand nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.
His remains will repose at the home of his niece Phyllis Murphy, 1 Orchard Grove, Saturday, from 6pm to 9pm and Sunday from 1pm to 9pm. Family time only on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral leaving his late residence on Monday, 2nd January, for service of thanksgiving in Conwal Parish Church at 2pm followed by interment in Gortlee Graveyard.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Donegal Hospice c/o Jim Mc Glynn, Funeral Directors, Glencar, Letterkenny or any family member.
Bosco McGill, Ardara
The death has occurred peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and in the care of Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross, of Bosco McGill, Dublin and formerly of Ardara.
Predeceased by his wife Margaret, he will be greatly missed by his children Andrea, Karl and Ruth, his grandchildren Charlie, Sophia, Juliette and Adam, his siblings Mary, Phyll, Bernadette and Gerard, son-in-law Eoghain Murphy, Ruth’s partner Vincent Roche, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and all his extended family and friends.
Bosco will repose at Larry Massey Funeral Home, 100 Terenure Road North, on Sunday, from 4pm to 6pm before travelling home to Ardara, where he will repose at Shovlin's Funeral Home, Sandfield, on Monday from 5pm to 7pm.
Funeral Mass at Church of the Holy Family, Ardara, on Tuesday, at 1pm followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Donations in lieu of flowers to the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and the Irish Hospice Foundation. Family house private, please.
Maria Piatkowska, Letterkenny
The death has occurred peacefully in the care of the loving staff in St.Eunans Nursing Home, Ramelton Road, Letterkenny of Maria Piatkowska (née Antczak), 1 The Garden, Ballymacool, Letterkenny.
Predeceased by husband Pawel, daughter Anna and son Marek. Deeply regretted by son Slawomir, daughter-inlaw Ewa and granddaughter Patricja. Fondly remembered by her extended family, neighbors and the wider Letterkenny Polish Community.
Maria's remains will repose in Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny from 7pm to 8pm on Sunday.
Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am in St Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny followed by interment in New Leck Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on http://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny
Maurice Duggan, Falcarragh
The peaceful death has taken place of Maurice Duggan Drumnatinny, Falcarragh F92 NY29.
Predeceased by his parents, he is survived by his brothers Barry and Drew, sister Margo, in-laws, nieces, nephews and a large circle of family and friends.
The wake will begin on Saturday at Joyce and Eamonn Sweeney's residence in Drumnatinny, Falcarragh, F92 NY29 at 11am.
Funeral from there on Monday for 11am Requiem Mass in St Finian's Church, Falcarragh with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. Rosary both nights at 9.00pm. House private after Rosary till 11.00am.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/Camera/falcarragh-parish-church
Bertie Freeborn, Rossnowlagh
The death has occurred peacefully at Sligo University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, of Bertie Freeborn, Roscatt, Rossnowlagh.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
Rosemary Callan, Ramelton
The death has occurred of Rosemary Callan, Cairn High, Ramelton.
She is deeply regretted by her sorrowing sister Margaret Murray, nephews Niall, Ray, Gregory and Damian Callaghan, Anthony Murray, niece Geraldine Murray, grand-nieces, grand-nephew, work colleagues at Letterkenny University Hospital, relatives and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence at Cairn High, Ramelton until 10pm on Saturday. Family time on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass in St Peter's Church, Milford at 11am on Sunday followed by interment in St.Mary's Cemetery, Ramelton. Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/milford
Janette Collins, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Janette Collins (née McKiver), 15 Leck Cottages, Oldtown, Letterkenny, F92 EOPO.
Reposing at her late residence from 6pm to 10pm Saturday, on Sunday from 12pm to 10pm and Monday from 12pm to 10pm. Family time from 10pm each night. House private on the morning of the funeral please.
Funeral from there on Tuesday with Mass at 11am in St Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny with burial afterwards in New Leck Cemetery. Mass can be viewed at https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny
Bridie Durning, Dunfanaghy
The death has occurred of Bridie Durning, Main Street, Dunfanaghy, Donegal at Letterkenny University Hospital.
Predeceased by her husband Michael (Mickey) Durning.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence. Family time please from 11pm to 10am and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass in Holy Cross Church, Dunfanaghy on Sunday at 11.30am with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Mass can be viewed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/Camera/holy-cross-church
Kathleen Ferry, Burtonport and Dublin
The sudden death has occurred of Kathleen Ferry, The Bungalow, Burtonport and 6 Baggot Road, off Navan Road, Dublin 7.
Sadly missed by her husband Micheal and sisters Margaret and Mary.
House is strictly private on Saturday for family only, please.
Funeral Mass on Sunday at 11.30am in St. Columba's Church, Burtonport, with interment in Belcruit Cemetery.
Sarah Walsh, Fahan
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Sarah Walsh, Carrowmullin, Fahan.
Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by her loving husband Norman, her daughters Deirdre, Colleen and Marianne, sons-in-law Massimo and Paul, her brother Matty Coffey, grandchildren, extended family, relatives and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her home.
Removal from there on Sunday at 10.45am to St Mura’s Church, Fahan for Requiem Mass at 11.30am followed by private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Co Cavan.
Sarah’s Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/fahan
David Reilly, Ballybofey
The sudden death has occurred at St James' Hospital, Dublin of David Reilly, aged 49, of Glenfin Road, Ballybofey.
Beloved son of Walter and Helen and much loved brother of Ivor and Georgie. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his heartbroken father, mother, brother, sister, partner Simone, uncles, aunts, nephew, nieces, extended family, and friends.
His remains are reposing at the family home, with a walk through wake on Saturday from 12 noon until 9pm. Parking will be available at entrance to Blue Cedars. House Private at all other times and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral leaving from there on Sunday at 1.30 pm for Service of Thanksgiving in Stranorlar Parish Church at 2pm. with interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
Funeral Service of Thanksgiving will be streamed live via the Parish Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/smkcofi/
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