Deaths in Donegal - Saturday morning, March 12, 2022
The following deaths have taken place:
- Bert Leslie, Bruckless
- Gerald Brown, Derry and St Johnston
- Lexie Robb, Letterkenny
- Marian Breslin, Quigley's Point
- Mary Fallon, Malin and Carndonagh
- Michael Doherty, Glasgow / Gortahork
- Patrick Cuffe, Falcarragh
- Marie Byrne, London and formerly Killybegs
Bert Leslie, Benroe, Bruckless
The death has occurred peacefullly at his home, of Bert Leslie, Benroe, Bruckless.
He will be sadly missed by his wife Anne, daughter Alanna, sons Sean, Brian, Ruaidhrí, Gareth, Neil and Brendan, son-in-law, daughters-in-law and partners and his adoring nine grandchildren. Predeceased by his brother Neil and sadly missed by his brother Pat and sisters Marian and Kay.
Removal from Shovlin's Funeral Home, Ardara will take place on Saturday, at 3pm going to his late residence, via Killybegs, along the Shore Road and on to the bypass, returning via Carricknagore.
His remains will repose at home from 6pm to 8pm on Saturday and on Sunday from 2pm to 10pm. There will be a one way system in operation during the wake (entry from Killybegs and exit by Bruckless).
Funeral Mass on Monday at 12 noon in the Church of St Joseph and St. Conal, Bruckless, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. House private on the morning of the funeral, please.
Family flowers only please; donations in lieu, if desired, to Donegal Hospice or Crumlin Children's Hospital, care of any family member. Please respect current health guidelines on the wearing of face masks.
Gerald Brown, Derry and St Johnston
The death has occurred of Gerald (Jerry) Brown, formerly of Glenbrae Gardens, Derry and Arbaithin, St Johnston.
Funeral from his daughter Geraldine’s home, 20 Prehen Park, Derry on, Saturday at 10.20am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Eugene’s Cathderal with interment afterwards in the City cemetery. The Mass can be viewed live via the church webcam.
Lexie Robb, Letterkenny
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Lexie Robb, Killyclug, Letterkenny.
Predeceased by parents Jim and Jane and brother Roy. Fondly remembered by Brothers Norman (Killyclug), Noel (Killyclug), sisters Annette Brocklehurst (Manchester) and Joan Lockhart (Ramelton). Deeply regretted by extended family members, neighbours and friends.
His remains are reposing at his late residence.
Funeral from there on Sunday afternoon for service in Trinity Presbyterian Church at 2pm, followed by burial afterwards in Gortlee Cemetery.
Marian Breslin, Quigley's Point
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Marian Breslin, Upper Drung, Quigley's Point.
Her remains are reposing at her home.
Funeral from there on Sunday afternoon at 12.20pm for 1pm Requiem Mass in St Columba’s Church, Drung followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.stcolumbasdrung.net
Mary Fallon, Malin and Carndonagh
The death has occurred of Mary Margaret Fallon nee Toland, Malin and Ballyloskey, Carndonagh.
Her remains are reposing at her home at Ballyloskey, Carndonagh.
Funeral leaving Ballyloskey on Saturday morning for 11am Mass in St Mary’s Church, Lagg with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Michael Doherty, Glasgow / Keeldrum, Gortahork
The death has occurred of Michael Doherty, Glasgow and formerly of Keeldrum, Gortahork.
Predeceased by his father Martin, he will be sorely missed by his loving mother Isabel (Bella), daughter Danielle, son-in-law Joe, grandson Sonny, sisters Marie and Donna, brothers Mark, Paul and Derek and their spouses and partner, his many nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces and a wide circle of family and friends.
His remains are reposing at his sister Donna's residence at Derryherrif, Dunfanaghy (F92H5F2) on Friday.
Funeral from there at 11am on Saturday to Christ the King Church, Gortahork, for Requiem Mass at 12 noon with interment afterwards in Gortahork Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on MCN Media Gortahork https://www.mcnmedia.tv/Camera/christ-the-king-gortahork or on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director Facebook page https://bit.ly/3DoIM
Patrick Cuffe, Falcarragh
The death has occurred in Coventry, England, of Patrick Cuffe, 20 Ballina, Falcarragh.
Predeceased by his father Patrick and sister Miranda, he is survived by his daughter Bronagh, her mother Collette, son Lochlan, his mother Lindsay, his mother Grace, brothers Henry, John Paul, Brian, Daniel and Peter, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and a large circle of family and friends.
His remains are reposing at his home 20 Ballina, Falcarragh.
Funeral from there on Saturday for 1pm Requiem Mass in St Finian's Church, Falcarragh, with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. Mass can be viewed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/falcarragh-parish-church
Marie Byrne, London and formerly Killybegs
The death occurred peacefully in Northwick Park Hospital on February 22 of Marie Byrne, (Ardmore Construction Ltd), Dollis Hill, London and formerly of Stragar, Killybegs.
Her remains reposed overnight at St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs to arrive at 6.30pm.
Funeral Mass at 11am on Saturday with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to the Irish Heart Foundation.
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