Deaths in Donegal, Saturday evening, September 2, 2023
The following deaths have taken place:
- Peter Bonar, Swords, Dublin / Ballybofey
- David Campbell Rankin, Ture, Muff
- Hugh Boyle, Kincasslagh
- Helen Smith, Garrabawn, Gleneely
- Patrick Mc Closkey, Fintra
- Robert Hutchinson, Dunkineely
- Mervyn Ashe, Lismonaghan
- William Crilly, Raphoe
- Margaret Boyd, Carrickfinn
- Neil Kelly, Lancaster and St Johnston
- Noel Bradley, Buncrana
- James McClenaghan, Greencastle
Peter Bonar, Swords, Dublin / Ballybofey
The death has occurred of Peter Bonar, Swords, Dublin and formerly of Ballybofey; September 2, 2023, peacefully at CareChoice Nursing Home Swords.
Beloved husband of the late Rosemary & 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 & Anne, brothers-in-law Mikey, Dessie & John, nieces, nephews, including Michael, David & 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, September 2, 2023 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 Sunday and 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 1.30 pm. 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.
His remains will repose at Mc Glynns Funeral Home Dungloe from 5pm until Rosary at 8pm this evening. Wake on Sunday at his home from 11am with Rosary at 8pm. 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.
Helen Smith, Garrabawn, Gleneely
The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Helen Smith, Garrabawn, Gleneely.
Helen’s remains left Liam Collins’ Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh, last evening, going to the home of her daughter, Margaret Duffy, Carn Road, Gleneely. Funeral arrangements to be confirmed later.
Patrick Mc Closkey, Fintra
The death has occurred of Patrick McCloskey, Fintra, Killybegs, Donegal, 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 morning 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.
Robert Hutchinson, Dunkineely
The death has occurred peacefully at his residence of Robert Hutchinson, Dunkineely, F94W6F2. Robert will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his beloved wife Martha, daughters Sandra (Michael), Helen (Gregory), Melvyn (Caroline), Lynda (James), Karen (Albert), Alan (Marie), Samantha (Paul), sisters and brothers-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family.
Robert will be reposing at his home on Saturday September 2 until 9pm. Sunday is private to family.
Funeral service at 1pm in Dunkineely Methodist Church, with burial afterwards in Killaghtee Graveyard.
Mervyn Ashe, Lismonaghan
The death has occurred of Mervyn Ashe, Lismonaghan, Letterkenny, surrounded by his loving family.
Reposing at his late residence.
Funeral service on Sunday afternoon, September 3 at 3pm in Trinity Presbyterian Church, Upper Main Street, Letterkenny with burial afterwards in the family plot in Gortlee Cemetery. Wake private to family, friends and neighbours please.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Letterkenny stroke unit, c/o any Family member or Con McDaid funeral directors. Any enquiries to Con McDaid Funeral Directors.
William Crilly, Raphoe
The peaceful death has taken place of William Crilly, The Grove, Carnone, Raphoe (F93PV20) at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Elizabeth, son Derek and daughter-in-law Jennifer, daughter Dawn and son-in-law Robert, grandchildren Adam and Anna also his sister Frances and brother-in-law Norman, wider family circle, neighbours and many friends.
His remains reposing at his home.
Funeral leaving from there on Sunday afternoon, September 3 at 1.30pm for 2pm funeral service in Carnone Presbyterian Church followed by burial in the family plot in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to the liver transplant unit, St Vincent’s Hospital and Carnone Presbyterian Church care of any family member or Terence McClintock funeral Director, Convoy.
Margaret Boyd, Carrickfinn
The death has occurred in her own home of Margaret Boyd, Carrickfinn.
Funeral service will be held on Sunday afternoon, September 3 at 2.15pm in St Andrew’s Church, Carrickfinn followed by internment in Bunbeg graveyard.
House private from 10pm to 10am.
Neil Kelly, Lancaster and St Johnston
The death has occurred of Neil Kelly, 58 Rylands Road, Lancaster, England, formerly Shorelane, Carrickmore, St Johnston, Co Donegal.
Lovingly missed by his wife Christine, daughters; Mary, Ann, Bernadette and Carol. Deeply missed by his grandchildren, brother Denis (Lifford), sister Lizzie (Strabane), nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
Funeral arrangements later in Lancaster, England.
Noel Bradley, Buncrana
The death has taken place at his residence of Noel Bradley, 5 St Mary's Road, Buncrana.
Beloved husband of Rosanna and dear father of Peter and Ruth. Sadly missed by his brothers and sisters Helen, Maureen, John, Paul, Bernie and the late Ann rip, nieces and nephews, family circle and friends.
His remains reposing at his residence. House Private from 10pm to 11am.
Funeral from there on Sunday at 12.15pm going to St Mary’s Oratory for 12.30pm Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in Cockhill cemetery. Mass can be viewed at www.churchservices.tv/buncrana
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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