Deaths in Donegal - Sunday morning, January 1, 2023
The following deaths have occurred:
Dinny Byrne, Killybegs
The death has occurred of Dinny Byrne, Marine Drive, Killybegs.
Predeceased by his son Denis, he is sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, sons James, Aidan, Kevin and Sean, daughters Yvonne and Annette, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
His remains are reposing at his residence from 8pm to 10pm on Tuesday evening and from 11am to 10pm on Wednesday. House private on the morning of the funeral.
Removal on Thursday morning at 10.30am to St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs, for 11am Funeral Mass. Burial will take place afterwards in the local cemetery. Mass will be streamed live on www.mcnmedia.tv
Family flowers only, please.
Patrick Gillespie, Kilcar
The death has occurred of Patrick Gillespie, Ballymacfadden, Kilcar.
Removal from McCabe's Funeral Premises Ardara, on Sunday at 5.15pm to arrive at St Cartha's Church, Kilcar at 6pm.
Funeral Mass Monday at 11am with interment afterwards in Kilcar Cemetery.
Charlie McGirr, Castlederg and Castlefin
The peaceful death has occurred of Charlie Mc Girr, 91, Castlefin Road, Castlederg, Tyrone and late of Castlefin.
Beloved husband of the late Jessie, much loved father of Cahal, Margaret (Seamus) and Patsy (Ann Marie), loving granda of Ruairí, Roisin, Charlene, Laura, Christopher and great-granda of Jessica, Thomas, Sean, Sorcha, Olivia, Willow, Rose, Daisy, James, Charlie and Frankie.
Charlie's remains are reposing at his late home.
Funeral from there on Monday at 11.20 m for Requiem Mass at 12 noon in St Patrick's Church, Castlederg with interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam on http://www.castledergparish.com/webcam.html
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Chest, Heart and Stroke c/o any family member or Charles Lynch, Funeral Director.
Anny McCabe, Dublin and Milford
The death has occurred suddenly at home, of Anne McCabe (née McGettigan), Malahide, Dublin and formerly of Milford.
Beloved wife of Vincent, she will be very sadly missed by her loving husband, daughter Gráinne, son Séamus, son-in-law Adrian, daughter-in-law Fiona, her adored grandchildren Kevin, Matthew, Emily, Andrew, Fionn, Saibh and Senan, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
Peter Pringle, Killybegs and Galway
The death has occurred peacefully at his residence of Peter Pringle, Costello, Connemara, County Galway and formerly from Killybegs.
Predeceased by his daughter Lulu and his sister Pauline, he is sadly missed by his wife Sunny, daughter Anna, sons Thomas and John, his brother Pat, in-laws Eric and Christina, twelve grandchildren, nephew Roschard, niece Rosana, relatives, neighbours and friends.
His remains will repose at Naughtons Funeral Parlour (H91AF40) on Monday from 5pm to 7pm. House private by request.
Cremation will take place on Tuesday after 2pm ceremony in Shannon Crematorium.
Family flowers only.
Owen McGonagle, Fahan
The death has occurred peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by his loving children, of Owen McGonagle, 4 Gollan Hill, Fahan, F93 F3X6.
Beloved father of Eoin and Greta, devoted Grandfather to Aoife, Ciaran and Aisling, beloved brother of Brian, Malachy, Kevin, Declan and the late Patricia, and dear father-in-law to Aine and Damien.
His remains are reposing at his home 4 Gollan Hill, Fahan F93 F3X6 from 11am on Saturday.
Funeral leaving his home on Monday at 10am to St Patrick's Church Pennyburn for Requiem Mass at 11am, with interment afterwards in the City Cemetery.
Cyril McAuley, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place at Donegal Hospice of Cyril McAuley, 1 Orchard Grove, Letterkenny and formerly 3 Leck View Letterkenny.
Predeceased by his parents Jack and Violet, brothers Jackie, Billy, Freddie, Artie and Reggie and sister Phyllis. Deeply Regretted and sadly missed by his nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews, great-grand nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.
His remains will repose at the home of his niece Phyllis Murphy, 1 Orchard Grove on Sunday from 1pm to 9pm. Family time only on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral leaving his late residence on Monday for service of thanksgiving in Conwal Parish Church at 2pm followed by interment in Gortlee Graveyard.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Donegal Hospice c/o Jim Mc Glynn, Funeral Directors, Glencar, Letterkenny or any family member.
Bosco McGill, Ardara
The death has occurred peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and in the care of Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross, of Bosco McGill, Dublin and formerly of Ardara.
Predeceased by his wife Margaret, he will be greatly missed by his children Andrea, Karl and Ruth, his grandchildren Charlie, Sophia, Juliette and Adam, his siblings Mary, Phyll, Bernadette and Gerard, son-in-law Eoghain Murphy, Ruth’s partner Vincent Roche, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and all his extended family and friends.
Bosco will repose at Larry Massey Funeral Home, 100 Terenure Road North, on Sunday, from 4pm to 6pm before travelling home to Ardara, where he will repose at Shovlin's Funeral Home, Sandfield, on Monday from 5pm to 7pm. Family house private, please.
Funeral Mass at Church of the Holy Family, Ardara, on Tuesday, at 1pm followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Donations in lieu of flowers to the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and the Irish Hospice Foundation.
Maria Piatkowska, Letterkenny
The death has occurred peacefully in the care of the loving staff in St Eunans Nursing Home, Ramelton Road, Letterkenny of Maria Piatkowska (née Antczak), 1 The Garden, Ballymacool, Letterkenny.
Predeceased by husband Pawel, daughter Anna and son Marek. Deeply regretted by son Slawomir, daughter-inlaw Ewa and granddaughter Patricja. Fondly remembered by her extended family, neighbors and the wider Letterkenny Polish Community.
Maria's remains will repose in Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny from 7pm to 8pm on Sunday.
Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am in St Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny followed by interment in New Leck Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on http://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny
Maurice Duggan, Falcarragh
The peaceful death has taken place of Maurice Duggan Drumnatinny, Falcarragh F92 NY29.
Predeceased by his parents, he is survived by his brothers Barry and Drew, sister Margo, in-laws, nieces, nephews and a large circle of family and friends.
His remains are reposing at Joyce and Eamonn Sweeney's residence in Drumnatinny, Falcarragh, F92 NY29 at 11am.
Funeral from there on Monday for 11am Requiem Mass in St Finian's Church, Falcarragh with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. Rosary both nights at 9.00pm. House private after Rosary till 11.00am.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/Camera/falcarragh-parish-church
Bertie Freeborn, Rossnowlagh
The death has occurred peacefully at Sligo University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, of Bertie Freeborn, Roscatt, Rossnowlagh.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Lilly, son Robert (Roisin) and daughter Lorraine (John), his grandchildren Tom and Rosa, he is predeceased by his brother Billy, missed dearly by his brother Ernie, nieces and nephews and all his extended family and friends.
His remains are reposing at John McGee & Sons Funeral Home, Belleek Rd, Ballyshannon, F94 ED21 on Sunday from 4pm to 7pm, walk through only please.
Removal on Monday afternoon from his residence to St John's Church, Rossnowagh for 2pm funeral service with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. House private at all times please.
Family Flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired to The Irish Heart Foundation c/o John McGee & Sons Funeral Director or any family member.
Rosemary Callan, Ramelton
The death has occurred of Rosemary Callan, Cairn High, Ramelton.
She is deeply regretted by her sorrowing sister Margaret Murray, nephews Niall, Ray, Gregory and Damian Callaghan, Anthony Murray, niece Geraldine Murray, grand-nieces, grand-nephew, work colleagues at Letterkenny University Hospital, relatives and friends.
Funeral Mass in St Peter's Church, Milford at 11am on Sunday followed by interment in St.Mary's Cemetery, Ramelton. Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/milford
Janette Collins, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Janette Collins (née McKiver), 15 Leck Cottages, Oldtown, Letterkenny, F92 EOPO.
Reposing at her late residence on Sunday from 12pm to 10pm and Monday from 12pm to 10pm. Family time from 10pm each night. House private on the morning of the funeral please.
Funeral from there on Tuesday with Mass at 11am in St Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny with burial afterwards in New Leck Cemetery. Mass can be viewed at https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny
Bridie Durning, Dunfanaghy
The death has occurred of Bridie Durning, Main Street, Dunfanaghy, Donegal at Letterkenny University Hospital.
Predeceased by her husband Michael (Mickey) Durning.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass in Holy Cross Church, Dunfanaghy on Sunday at 11.30am with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Mass can be viewed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/Camera/holy-cross-church
Kathleen Ferry, Burtonport and Dublin
The sudden death has occurred of Kathleen Ferry, The Bungalow, Burtonport and 6 Baggot Road, off Navan Road, Dublin 7.
Sadly missed by her husband Micheal and sisters Margaret and Mary.
Funeral Mass on Sunday at 11.30am in St. Columba's Church, Burtonport, with interment in Belcruit Cemetery.
Sarah Walsh, Fahan
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Sarah Walsh, Carrowmullin, Fahan.
Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by her loving husband Norman, her daughters Deirdre, Colleen and Marianne, sons-in-law Massimo and Paul, her brother Matty Coffey, grandchildren, extended family, relatives and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her home.
Removal from there on Sunday at 10.45am to St Mura’s Church, Fahan for Requiem Mass at 11.30am followed by private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Co Cavan.
Sarah’s Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/fahan
David Reilly, Ballybofey
The sudden death has occurred at St James' Hospital, Dublin of David Reilly, aged 49, of Glenfin Road, Ballybofey.
Beloved son of Walter and Helen and much loved brother of Ivor and Georgie. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his heartbroken father, mother, brother, sister, partner Simone, uncles, aunts, nephew, nieces, extended family, and friends.
Funeral leaving the family home on Sunday at 1.30 pm for Service of Thanksgiving in Stranorlar Parish Church at 2pm, with interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
Funeral Service of Thanksgiving will be streamed live via the Parish Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/smkcofi/
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