Deaths in Donegal - Saturday morning, April 15, 2023


The following deaths have occurred:
Eddie Mc Garvey, Ramelton
The death has occurred of Eddie Mc Garvey, New Mills, Ramelton.
His remains are reposing at his home. Family time from 10pm until 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral mass on Sunday at 1pm in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Funeral mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Mary’s Church Ramelton.
Vincent Ward, Leicester and Glenties
The death has occurred of Vincent Ward, Ramsbury Road Leicester, formerly Kilraine, Glenties.
Vincent will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Funeral Mass will take place on Monday at 10am at St Thomas More Church Leicester, burial at Saffron Hill. Mass will be streamed on www.youtube.com/@saintthomasmoreleicester9219/streams
John McGroarty, Ardara and Inver
The death has occurred of John McGroarty, Thower and formerly of the Black Road, Inver.
His remains are reposing at his home on Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon to 9pm.
Removal on Monday morning for 11am Funeral Mass in the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses with internment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. John’s funeral mass can be viewed on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-marys-frosses-inver
Family flowers only, Donations on lieu to the Kidney Association of Ireland care of any family member or John McGowan funeral director.
Mary Gallagher, Derrybeg
The death has occurred of Mary Gallagher (née Diver) Carrickataskin, Derrybeg.
Her remains will repose at her sister, Annie Roarty’s residence in Carrickataskin on Saturday from 6pm to 8pm and on Sunday, April from 12 noon to 8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm.
Funeral Mass in St Mary’s Church, Derrybeg, on Monday at 11am, with interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page.
Philomena Mc Callion, Malin
The death has occurred of Philomena Mc Callion, Francistown, Malin.
Her remains are reposing at the home of her son Patrick and daughter in law Majella at Drumcarbit, Malin.
Philomena’s remains will repose at her home in Francistown from 9am on Sunday morning before removal to Lagg.
Funeral mass will take place on Sunday afternoon at 3pm in St Mary’s Church, Lagg, Malin followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed live on the Malin Head Facebook Page.
Family flowers only please donation in lieu to the Alzheimer’s Society Ireland c/o of any family member.
Nan Mc Carron, Moville, Glenties and Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Anne (Nan) Mc Carron (nee Mc Menamin), Malin Road, Moville, formerly Glenties and Letterkenny.
Anne’s remains are reposing at her home where you are welcome to pay your respects from 2pm to 10pm on Saturday. House private to family only on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass will take place on Sunday at 1.30pm in St Pius X church, Moville followed by burial in Ballybrack cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed live on www.movilleparish.com
Family flowers only please donations in lieu to the North West Hospice, Sligo c/o any family member.
Gloria White, Lifford
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Gloria White, née Friel, Drumbuoy, Lifford and formerly of Edenmore, Lifford.
Beloved wife of the late Robbie, much loved mother of Salena, Alan and Elaine, dearly loved grandmother of Rachael, James, Mark and Lorcán and sister of Audrey, Chris, Pat, Declan and the late Damien.
Funeral leaving her home on Saturday at 10.35am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Murlog, Lifford at 11am. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/
Donations in lieu of flowers please to the Donegal Hospice.
Patricia McCallion, Derry and Stranorlar
The death has occurred peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, of Patricia McCallion (née Ward), 52 College Glen, Derry City and formerly of Stranorlar.
Beloved wife of the late Seamus, loving mother of Manus, Siobhan, Martin, Roisin, Oonagh and Vanessa, dear mother-in-law of Brenda, John, Vincent and Michael, a devoted grandmother and a dear and loving sister of Josephine (USA), Bernie, Margey, Marie, John, Brian, Gerald, Martin, Veronica and Angela. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle.
Funeral leaving her home on Saturday at 9.20am to St Eugene’s Cathedral for Requiem Mass at 10am with interment afterwards in the City Cemetery.
Grace McGinley, Letterkenny and Gortahork
The death has occurred of Grace McGinley (née McGeever), 10 Cashel Park, Lisnenan, Letterkenny, F92 V8EH and formerly from Glenhola, Gortahork.
She is deeply missed by her loving husband Charlie, daughter Caroline Kenny and husband Brian (Lisnenan, Letterkenny), son Thomas (London), grandchildren Ciaran, Liam and Sean, her dear friend Mona, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Funeral from her late residence on Saturday at 11.30am going to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine, Letterkenny for 12 noon Requiem Mass which can be viewed live on www.youtube.com/@churchoftheirishmartyrs4657
Interment will take place afterwards at Conwal Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Cancer Care West c/o any family member.
Gerry Gallagher, Ballintra
The death has occurred suddenly but peacefully of Gerard (Gerry) Gallagher, Dromore, Ballintra.
Predeceased by his parents, James and Ellen Jane, and his sister, Maureen Lynch; much loved brother of Michael (Jean), Eamonn and Tommy (Josephine), and adored uncle to his 18 nieces and nephews, who will miss him dearly.
His remains reposed overnight at St Brigid's Church, F94 AP84.
Requiem Mass will take place on Saturday at 11am, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Gerard's Funeral Mass may be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/ballintra
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Sheil Hospital Patient's Comfort Fund c/o any family member.
Noel Dolan, Athlone and Bundoran
The unexpected death has occurred of Noel Dolan Ardnagrath, Walderstown, Athlone, Westmeath, N37 KD73 and formerly of Bundoran.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Carole, he is deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his children, Shane, Rachel, Mark and Amanda, daughters in law Melanie and Jo, son in law Paul, brother Ray, sister in law Claire, grandchildren, nephews, nieces and a wide circle of friends.
His remains are reposing at his residence on Sunday from 4pm until 7pm. Due to increases in flu/viruses, the family asks that those attending the funeral be vigilant and hand sanitise where appropriate.
Requiem Mass on Monday at 11am in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Tubberclair followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
No flowers please, donations if desired in lieu to Irish Cancer Society. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.
Tony McHugh, Derrybeg
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Tony McHugh, Stramartin, Derrybeg, originally of Brinlack, Gweedore.
Predeceased by his mother Máire Sheonaí and brother-in-law Tom, he is sadly missed by his loving wife Sheila, daughter Regina, son Adrian, sister-in-law Sábha(Sophia) cousin John Mc Geady and extended Mc Geady family and friends.
Funeral Mass in St Mary's Church, Derrybeg on Saturday at 11am, with burial afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page.
Deborah Brown, Ramelton and Antrim
The death has occurred in her 96th year, at Donegal Hospice in the presence of friends, of Deborah Brown, painter and sculptor, of The Mall, Ramelton, and formerly Marlborough Park South, Belfast and Cushendun, County Antrim.
To the great sadness of her family, her friend and carer Michelle Patterson and a wide circle of friends and artist colleagues. Predeceased by her dear friend and travelling companion Anne Crookshank.
Funeral Service at St Paul's Church of Ireland, Ramelton, on Saturday at 2pm.
Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Alice Berger Hammerschlag Award at the Arts Council of Northern Ireland or the Prof. Anne Crookshank Travel Bursary at the Dept. of History of Art at Trinity College, Dublin.
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