Deaths in Donegal - Saturday morning, September 30
The following deaths have taken place:
- Doreen Moore, Listillion, Letterkenny
- Eamon McNern, Dunkineely
- Johnny Cavanagh, Greencastle
- Mary Moriarty, Letterkenny
- Frank Curran, Derrybeg
- Hughie Hilley, Laghey
- Margaret Quinn, Gortahork
- Kate Gallagher, Termon
- Tommy McGuinness, Ohio, USA, formerly Culdaff, and his wife Kay McGuinness
- Ann Magee McCusker, Strabane and Ballyshannon
- Roseanne Gallagher, Letterkenny
Doreen Moore, Listillion, Letterkenny
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Doreen Moore, Listillion, Letterkenny (F92H33V), formerly of Lurgy, Letterkenny.
Predeceased by her late husband Noble. Much loved mother of Gladys (James), Dorothy, Valerie (Trevor), Jacqueline (Don) and Ashleen. Adored grandmother of Gareth, Lauren, Elsa, Adrian, Tori, Harry and Jacob.
Doreen’s remains are reposing at her late residence from 12pm to 10pm on Saturday.
Funeral leaving from there on Sunday, October 1 at 2.45pm for 3:30pmFuneral service in Ray Presbyterian Church followed by burial in the Family plot in the adjoining graveyard. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Alzheimer’s society, Donegal branch, care of any Family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director.
John Quinn, Galdonagh, Manorcunningham
The peaceful death has taken place at his home of John Quinn, Galdonagh, Manorcunningham.
John’s remains are reposing at his late residence. Funeral leaving from there on Sunday, October 1, at 12.15pm for 1pm Requiem Mass in All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham, with burial afterwards in St Columba’s Cemetery, Dromoghill.
House private please. Family flowers only.
Eamon McNern, Dunkineely
The death has occurred of Eamon McNern 209 Castleview, Dunkineely.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Caroline, sons Gordon and Aidan and daughter Lisa. Sadly missed by his son-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and friends.
His remains will repose at his residence from 12 noon until 10pm on Saturday, September 30. Funeral from there on Sunday at 10.30am to The Church of St Joseph and Conal, Bruckless, for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only please, donations to Coast and Mountain Rescue c/o any family member.
Johnny Cavanagh, Greencastle
The death has taken place at his home of Johnny Cavanagh, Balleighan West, Greencastle.
Johnny’s remains are reposing at his late residence.
Family time please from 11pm to 11am. Funeral Mass will take place on Sunday at 2pm in St Mary’s Church, Ballybrack followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Irish Heart Association C/O Any family member.
Mary Moriarty, Letterkenny
The death has occurred in the loving care of the staff of the Donegal Hospice, of Mary Moriarty 21, Oaklands Park, Letterkenny and formerly of Inchintrea Cahirciveen Co. Kerry, retired Hotel Manager, predeceased by her parents Michael and Margaret, sisters Christina and Sheila and nephew Michael. Sadly missed by her sisters Pauline O’Connell and John (Cahirciveen), Una Herlihy and Thomas (Lispole Co. Kerry), nephews Martin and Noel O’Connell (Birmingham) and John Herlihy (Cork), niece Mary, relatives, friends and neighbours. Reposing at her late residence from 6pm on Friday, September 29. Family and close friends welcome.
Removal from there on Saturday, September 30 going to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine, for Reception Prayers at 5pm, reposing overnight for Funeral Mass at 1.30pm on Sunday, October 1, which can be viewed live on https://www.youtube.com/@churchoftheirishmartyrs4657 followed by strictly private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
No flowers please, donations, if wished, to the Donegal Hospice c/o Paschal Blake Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.
Frank Curran, Derrybeg
The death has occurred of Frank Curran, Magheraclogher, Derrybeg, Donegal, F92 W1W9, originally of Meenalagh, Gortahork.
Predeceased by his parents Mary and Frank and sister Nóra. Sadly missed by his loving wife Eileen, daughter Catriona, son Frank, son-in-law Keith, sisters: Mary, Bernadette, Anne and Sheila, brothers, Kevin, Joe and Tom, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and extended family and friends. His remains will repose at his late residence on Saturday, 30, from 11am until Rosary at 8pm.
House strictly private to family only on Friday and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass will take place in St Mary's Church, Derrybeg, at 1pm on Sunday, October 1, interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery. The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page https://bit.ly/3DoImm.
Hughie Hilley, Laghey
The death has occurred of Hughie Hilley, Trummon East, Laghey. He passed away peacefully, at Sligo University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his wife, Anne, brother, Joe and sisters, Betty and Carmel. Deeply regretted by his son, Patrick (Bláthnaid) and his daughter, Gráinne (Simon). Much loved by his grandchildren, Oisín, Caolán, Daithí, Aoife & Anna. Sadly missed by his sisters Kathleen, Philomena, Margaret & Valerie, nieces, nephews & wider family circle.
Reposing at his residence on Friday evening, family only, please. Wake on Saturday for anyone wishing to attend. Strictly shuttle bus only, will be in operation, from The Rambling House, Laghey, to the wake house.
Removal on Sunday morning to St Brigid's Church, Ballintra, for 11am Funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. House private on Sunday morning, please. Funeral Mass may be viewed online at https://www.churchservices.tv/ballintra
Margaret Quinn, Gortahork
The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Margaret Quinn, Magheroarty, Gortahork F92 F6D8 and formerly of Inishbofin Island. Predeceased by husband James, her sisters Méabha, Agnes, Brid and Annie, brothers Denis and Charlie. Survived by her son John, daughters Brid, Mary, Margaret and Carmel, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a large circle of family and friends.
Remains reposing at her residence in Magheroarty. Rosary both nights at 8pm. House private after Rosary till 10am.
Funeral from there on Saturday, September 30 for 12 noon Requiem Mass in Christ the King Church, Gortahork F92 DP86, with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. Rosary both nights at 8pm. House private after Rosary until 10am. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/christ-the-king-gortahork.
Kate Gallagher, Termon
The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Kate Gallagher, Doon, Termon, F92 NX97.
Predeceased by her loving husband Denis, and son Liam.
Deeply regretted by her loving family, sons Jim, Gerard, Patrick, Paul daughters-in-law and Partner, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Kate’s remains are reposing at her late residence.
Funeral on Saturday, September 30 in St Columba’s Church, Termon for 3pm Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Tommy McGuinness, Ohio, USA, formerly Culdaff, and his wife Kay McGuinness
Announcing the deaths of Tommy McGuinness of Fairborn Ohio, USA, formerly Culdaff and his loving wife of 63 years, Kay McGuinness of Fairborn Ohio USA, their final repose postponed by the Covid pandemic.
Tommy was proceeded in death by his parents Annie and Michael, his uncle Father Joe Houghton who helped raise him after his father’s death, his brother Frankie, his sister Mae, and grandson Kerstain. He is survived by his brother Noel of Orange CT, USA.
Kay was proceeded in death by her parents Sophie and Chester Carter, her beloved husband Tommy, brothers and sisters: Bernice, Chester, Paul, John, Lloyd, Calvin, William, Donald, Dorothy, Ruth, baby girl, and Marvin, and her grandson Kerstain Finklea.
Deeply missed by their five children: Anna (Jerry) Finklea, MaryRose (Dave) Tweddell, Michael McGuinness, Colleen (Dean) Slapak, and Jimmy (Laura) McGuinness; they were blessed with seven grandchildren: Ian, Jared, Logan (Sabrina), and Kathryn Finklea, David (Ashley)Tweddell, David (Dauma) Slapak, and Colin McGuinness; and ten great grandchildren: Zander, Rowan, Avi, Avry, Ily, Henry, Leo, Calvin, Dina, and Franny.
Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, October 2 in the St Mary’s Church, Bocan, Culdaff at 11am, followed by the interment of ashes in the adjoining cemetery.
Any enquiries to Liam Collins Funeral Directors, please.
Ann Magee Mc Cusker, Strabane and Ballyshannon
The death has taken place at the Foyle Hospice of Ann Magee Mc Cusker, 38 Melmount Gardens, Strabane and formerly of Ballyshannon.
Beloved wife of the late Hugo, much loved mother of Paul, Mary, Aine, Joan, Ita, Hugh and Claire, mother-in-law of Leona, Andrew and Sean, dearly loved grandmother of Paul Patrick, Paul Charles, Niamh, Conor, Maria, Mark, Rhys, Aaron, Rowan and Maya, loving daughter of the late Kitty and Francie Magee and sister of Maura, Bridghe, John, Frank and Catherine.
House private please.
Funeral leaving her home on Saturday at 11.25am for Requiem Mass in St Mary`s Church, Melmount at 12 noon with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed live at www.melmountparish.com/webtv.html
Roseanne Gallagher, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Roseanne Gallagher, 1 Hillcrest, Lower Main Street, Letterkenny, formerly of Glengad.
Roseanne's remains are reposing at her daughter Rosie and son-in-law J.P. Sweeney's residence Fairfield House Oldtown, Letterkenny F92VOD5. House private on the morning of the funeral please.
Funeral Mass at 11am Saturday in St Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny with burial afterwards in the family plot in New Leck Cemetery.
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