Deaths in Donegal, Saturday morning, April 29, 2023
The following deaths have occurred:
- Kevin Heeney, Cushendall, Antrim / Ardara
- Frank Foy, Wardhouse, Tullaghan, Leitrim
- Siobhan Murray, Letterkenny
- Bríd Tennyson (née Gallagher), Glasgow / Baltoney, Gortahork
- Maisie Scott, Essex, and Kilmacrennan
- Robert Magee, Raphoe
- John Joe Harkin, Clonmany
- Michael Murphy, Buncrana
- William (Bán) Mc Fadden, Gaoth Dobhair
- Val Phillips, Louth and Letterkenny
Kevin Heeney, Cushendall, Antrim / Ardara
The Peaceful death has taken place in Antrim Area hospital of Kevin Heeney, Cushendall Co Antrim and Ardara Co. Donegal.
Sadly missed by his wife Kathy, his sons Keelan and Feilim, his sister Marie, his mother Kate uncle Pat, his extended family, friends and neighbours. Predeceased by his father Pete.
Remains reposing at McCabes Funeral Premises Ardara, on Sunday from 4pm until 6.30pm, with removal from there at 6.45pm, going to the Church of The Holy Family Ardara for 7pm to repose overnight.
Funeral on Monday at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Kevin's funeral mass can be viewed on the following link https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara.
Frank Foy, Wardhouse, Tullaghan, Leitrim
The death has occurred of Frank Foy, Wardhouse, Wardhouse, Tullaghan, Co. Leitrim. April 27 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents Frank and Annie Jane Foy, and brother Tom. Beloved husband of Mary and adored father of Damien, Colette, Des and Geraldine.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, son-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and all his many relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Breslin's Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran F94E92F, on Sunday evening, April 30, from 5pm to 7pm. Removal from the Family Home on Monday morning, May 1, at 10.30am to arrive at St. Patrick's Church, Tullaghan, for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am, Burial afterwards in St. Aidan's Cemetery, Kinlough.
Family flowers only please, donations, in Memory of Frank, to The North West Hospice, The Mall, Sligo, care of donation box at funeral home/church, or by post to Donal Breslin, Breslin's Funeral Home, Bundoran.
Condolences to the Foy Family can be left in private at www.breslinfunerals.ie.
House Private, please, at all times.
Siobhan Murray, Letterkenny
The sudden death has occurred at her home of Siobhan Murray, 4, Slieve Sneacht Rd., Letterkenny, predeceased by her father Cathal. Deeply regretted by her mother Barbara (née Herrity) and brother Joseph.
Siobhan will repose at The Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny (F92 XE35) from 3pm to 5pm on Saturday April 29 concluding with removal to St. Eunan’s Cathedral Letterkenny for Reception Prayers at 5.30 pm, reposing overnight for 12 noon Mass on Sunday April 30, which can be viewed online by using the link https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by burial in the family plot in New Leck Cemetery.
Bríd Tennyson (née Gallagher), Glasgow / Baltoney, Gortahork
The death has taken place in Southern General Hospital Glasgow, of Bríd (Hughie John) Tennyson (née Gallagher), Glasgow & formerly of Baltoney, Gortahork,
Pre-deceased by parents Frances and Hughie Gallagher, sisters Mary & Nora, brothers John & Seamus.
Survived by her husband Davie Tennyson,11 brothers and sisters, daughters; Caroline, Eileen, Maureen, Bernadette, Rosaleen, son David, 18 grandchildren and great grandchild.
Her remains will return to the family home in Fanaboy, for burial in Gortahork at a date to be confirmed.
Funeral arrangements later.
Maisie Scott, Essex, and Kilmacrennan
Following the passing of Maisie Scott, Romford, Essex, England and formerly Ballyheerin, Kilmacrennan in February 2021, a Service of Thanksgiving for her life will be held at Kilmacrenan Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternoon, April 30 at 3pm followed by interment of ashes in the family plot in the adjoining graveyard.
Robert Magee, Raphoe
The sudden death has taken place of Robert Magee, Tops, Demense, Raphoe.
Dearly loved husband of Yvonne, much loved father of Olivia (Norman), Angus (Dorinda), Lucinda (Darrell), Diane (Bryan) Lynette (Dermot), grandchildren Ben, Adam, Ryhs, Jacob, Pippa and Willow.
Robert will be sadly missed by his brothers Addie, Sammy, William, Jim and Joe, his sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
His remains are reposing at his late residence.
Funeral leaving from there on Sunday afternoon, April 30 at 1.15pm for 2pm funeral service in Raphoe Presbyterian Church, followed by burial in the family plot in the adjoining graveyard.
Family time please from 10pm to 10am and on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu to the Coronary care unit Letterkenny University Hospital and Raphoe Orange Lodge 1921 care of any family member or Terence McClintock funeral director.
John Joe Harkin, Clonmany
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of John Joe Harkin, Gaddyduff, Clonmany.
Beloved husband of Maud, and much loved father of Gabriel, John Joe and Oliver. Deeply regretted by his brothers, sisters, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and extended family members.
His remains are reposing at his late residence. Family time please from 10pm to 11am.
Funeral from there on Saturday at 10.30am going to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany for Requiem Mass at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. John Joe’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live here.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Colmcille Village, Cleagh, Clonmany c/o any family member.
Michael Murphy, Buncrana
The death has occurred of Michael Murphy, San Francisco and formerly of 10 Marian Park, Buncrana.
Beloved husband of Carol, much-loved daddy of Michelle, Siobhan and Deborah, stepfather of Aaron and Teal and dear brother of Margaret and Charlotte and uncle of Jonathan. He is deeply regretted and will be forever missed by his wife, daughters, stepchildren, grandchildren, sisters, nephew, his extended family, relatives and friends.
His remains will be reposing at the home of his daughter Siobhan, 11, Baile na Carraige, Rockytown, Buncrana from 10am to 10pm on Sunday.
Removal from there on Monday at 10.15am to St Mary's Church, Cockhill for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed at www.churchservices.tv/cockhill.
William (Bán) Mc Fadden, Gaoth Dobhair
The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of William (Bán) Mc Fadden, Knockfola, Gaoth Dobhair.
Predeceased by his sister Nellie, he is sadly missed by his wife Annie, sons Colin, Des, John and Pius, daughters Frances & Celine, grandchildren Caoimhe, Cianán, Odhrán, Aoibhe, Dáithí and Alannah, brothers John and Jim, sister Kitty, son-in-law John, daughters-in-law Pamela, Caroline and Tricia and extended family and friends.
His remains reposed at his daughter Frances Gallagher's house, Upper Keeldrum, Gortahork.
House private on the morning of the funeral (family only).
Funeral Mass in St Colmcille's Church, Knockfola, on Saturday at 11am, with burial afterwards in Knockfola Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Directors Facebook page.
Val Phillips, Drogheda and Letterkenny
The unexpected death has occurred of Val (Edward Valentine) Phillips, late of Letterkenny and formerly of Boyle O’Reilly, Drogheda, County Louth.
Predeceased by his parents Mary Catherine and Peter, brother Brian and daughter-in-law Nicola, he is sadly missed by his daughters Mandy and Catherine, sons Mark and David and their mother Claire, sons-in-law Graham and Noel, daughters-in-law Bernie and Emma, sisters Mary, Hilda, Rosaleen, Bernie, Dolores and Doreen, brother Peter, his 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
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