Deaths in Donegal - Saturday evening, March 4, 2023

The following deaths have occurred:

- Dympna Bromley (nee Shiels), Ballyshannon

- Jim O'Gorman, Tullan Strand Rd, Bundoran

- John Patrick Friel, 61 Admiran Park, Stranorlar and formerly Fanad and London

- Paul O’Donnell, Kellyvery, Newtowncunningham

- Ritchie Doherty, Leenan, Urris, Clonmany and Falkirk, Scotland

- Kieran McGrath, Letterkenny

- Tina Sisson, Letterkenny and Florida

- Simon Nolan, London and Donegal Town

- Feargus Ó Raghallaigh, Dunfanaghy and Dublin

Dympna Bromley (nee Shiels), Ballyshannon

The death has occured of Dympna Bromley, nee Shiels, West Rock, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, peacefully at Sligo University Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Richie and sisters Bernie and Cecilia. Dympna will be forever remembered by her sons, John, Pauric and Liam, daughters Anne and Marie, daughters-in-law Frances, Martina and Pauline, sons-in-law, Patrick and John.

She was much loved by her grandchildren, Niamh, Brian, James, Sinead, Sean, Aine, Aoife, Tara, Kate and Emma and great-grandchildren Megan, Ben, Rose, Cuán, Fiadh, Fionn and Nina.

She will be sadly missed by her brothers Joe and Pat Shiels, sister-in-law Bridget and Phil, brothers-in-law Fr. Herbie Bromley and Len Noyce, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends.

Reposing at her late residence on Saturday and Sunday from 2pm to 8pm, walk through only. Removal from her late residence on Monday at 10:45am to arrive at St. Joseph's Church, The Rock, for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am, with interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to The Northwest Palliative Care Team c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannnon, or any family member.

House private to family, outside of the reposing times and on the morning of the funeral.

Jim O'Gorman, Tullan Strand Rd, Bundoran

The death has occurred of Jim O'Gorman, Tullan Strand Rd, Bundoran. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Sligo University Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Sally O'Gorman, father of the late Baby Hugh O'Gorman and brother of the late Kathleen O'Gorman.

Deeply regretted by his loving family, sons Brendan and James, daughters Margaret and Sarah, sons-in-law Martin and Aidan, James partner Elizabeth, grandchildren Elijah, Hugh and James, and all the extended O'Gorman, Gavigan and McDaid families, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Breslin's Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran eircode F94E92F on Sunday, March 5 from 4pm to 8pm. Removal from the Funeral Home on Monday, March 6 at 10.20am via East End, Sea Rd and Main St, Bundoran to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Ninnidh's Cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran.

Jim's Funeral Mass can be viewed live on here.

Condolences to the O'Gorman Family can be left in private on www.breslinfunerals.ie

Family flowers only please, donations in Memory of Jim to Medical 7, Sligo University Hospital care of donation box at Funeral Home/Church or by post to Donal Breslin, Breslin's Funeral Home, Bundoran.

The O'Gorman family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses and staff of Medical 7, Sligo University Hospital for all their care, attention and professionalism shown to both Jim and his family during this last few weeks, it is very much appreciated. 

John Patrick Friel, 61 Admiran Park, Stranorlar and formerly Fanad and London

The death has occurred of John Patrick Friel, 61 Admiran Park, Stranorlar and formerly Gortnatra, Fanad and London. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at Letterkenny University Hospital.

Deeply regretted by his wife Susan, sons Terence and his partner Trish (Burtonport), John and his partner Karen (Surrey) and daughter Caroline (Stranorlar).

Sadly missed by nephews Patrick (Cashel, Fanad), Brendan (Dungloe), nieces Marie (Dublin), Sinead Giles (Letterkenny), Eimear (Cashel, Fanad), sisters-in-law Kathleen Patterson and her husband Stephen (Letterkenny), Anne Roff and her husband Chris (London) and Sally Friel (Cashel, Fanad), brothers-in-law George Shiels and his wife Maria (Letterkenny) and John Patrick Shiels (Letterkenny). Fondly remembered by his extended family, neighbours and many friends.

John Patrick’s remains are reposing at his late residence in Stranorlar.

Removal from there at 11.30am on Sunday, March 5 arriving at St. Mary’s Church, Fanavolty, Fanad, for 1pm Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Rosary at 9pm both nights. House private from 10pm to 11am.

The Requiem Mass can be viewed live at St. Mary’s Fanavolty and St. Columba’s Massmount page by clicking here.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Medical 2 Patients Fund at Letterkenny University Hospital, care of any family member or Mc Ateer Funeral Directors.

Paul O’Donnell, Kellyvery, Newtowncunningham

The sudden death has taken place at his residence of Paul O’Donnell, Kellyvery, Newtowncunningham, F93 P6CR.

Predeceased by his parents Danny and Kathleen O’Donnell and brother-in-law Shaun.

Sadly missed by brother Michael, wife Bernadette and nephew Martin, sisters Isobel (Castleforward), Bernadette (Killyverry), and brother Charlie (Killyverry). Fondly remembered by extended family, neighbours and friends.

Paul’s remains are reposing at his late residence.

Funeral Mass in All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham, at 11am on Sunday, March 5, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live here.

Family time from 11pm to 11am. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Pieta House, care of any family member.

Ritchie Doherty, Leenan, Urris, Clonmany and Falkirk, Scotland

The death has taken place of Ritchie Doherty, Leenan, Urris, Clonmany and Falkirk, Scotland.

Dear son of Mary and the late Patrick. Partner of Louise McAleese. Loving brother of Ellie, Sarah Anne, Mary, Daniel, William, and Francis. His many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

His remains are arriving at Bridgend border on Saturday, March 4 at approximately 1.30pm, going to his late home. At 5.30pm, his remains will then be taken to St Michael’s Church, Urris, Clonmany to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass on Sunday, March 5 at 10am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

House private please to family only.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live here.

Enquiries to Comiskey Funeral Directors.

Kieran McGrath, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Kieran McGrath, 122 Ard O'Donnell, Letterkenny, Donegal, F92 KT2R. 

Predeceased by his parents Liam and Breege, he is deeply missed by his loving sisters Yvonne O’Connor and husband Hugh (Claudy, County Derry), Deirdre Crossan and husband Martin (Glenwood Park, Letterkenny), Bridgeen McGrath and partner Hughie Devenney (Glenwood Park, Letterkenny) and brother Liam and wife Catherine (Meadow Hill, Letterkenny), nieces, nephews, uncles and aunties and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

His remains are reposing at his late residence on Friday until 10pm and from 11am to 10pm on Saturday. Rosary both evenings at 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral from there on Sunday at 11.30am going to St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 12 noon Requiem Mass which can be viewed live here with interment afterwards to Conwal Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Sheephaven Search and Rescue c/o of any family member. 

Tina Sisson, Letterkenny and Florida

The peaceful death has occurred at her home on February 20 of Tina Sisson (née Bianconi), Pensacola, Florida USA and formerly the Dolphin Café, Main Street, Letterkenny.

Predeceased by her parents Gabriella and Matteo Bianconi, husband David Sisson, sister Ingrid and brother Nino. She will be sadly missed by her loving children Donna Kilcawley, Jacqueline Kilcawley and Mark Kilcawley, son-in-law Tonino, grandchildren Brian, Sean, Liam, Taylor, Shana and Josh and great-grandson Flavio.

Interment of ashes will take place in the family plot in New Leck Cemetery in spring or early summer.

Simon Nolan, London and Donegal Town

The death has occurred peacefully at his home in Shirley, Croydon, of Simon Nolan, formerly of Ballydevitt, Donegal Town.

Predeceased by his parents, Ann and Matthew, he is dearly loved and sadly missed by his wife, Philomena (née McGinty, Townawilly), children, Isabella, Caoimhe, Matthew and Noelle.

Funeral arrangements are to be announced at a later date.

Feargus Ó Raghallaigh, Dunfanaghy and Dublin

The death has occurred of Feargus Ó Raghallaigh, Dunfanaghy, Donegal / Dublin.

Died suddenly February 14 at his home in Waikanae, New Zealand, aged 74.

He will be forever loved and sadly missed by Miriam and their daughters Holly and Kate, his siblings Rónán, Éirnín, Dairine, Ultan, Feilim, Tomás and Siún, extended family and his many friends both in Ireland and New Zealand. Predeceased by his partner Trish and his parents Caitlín and Séamus.

The funeral service will take place in Waikanae on March 7, 11am (New Zealand local time). 

A memorial service will take place on Sunday, March 12, 3pm, Dublin Unitarian Church, St Stephen’s Green.

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