Deaths in Donegal, Sunday morning, January 8

Deaths in Donegal, Sunday morning, January 8placeholder image
Deaths in Donegal, Sunday morning, January 8

The following deaths have occurred:

Hugo O'Lone, 6 Rosemount, Kilmacrennan

The death has occurred of Hugo O’Loan, 6 Rosemount, Kilmacrennan. Predeceased by his father and mother, John and Kathleen. Survived by his brother John (Leeds), sisters Pat, Pauline, Lorraine, Mary and Adelaide, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, friends and neighbours. His remains will be reposing at his residence in Rosemount, Kilmacrennan, from 11am on Sunday, January 8. Requiem Mass will take place in St Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan, on Monday, January 9 at 11am, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Mass is available to view live on the following link https://www.churchservices.tv/kilmacrenan

Shaun Colhoun, Transallagh, St Johnston

The death has occurred of Shaun Colhoun, Transallagh, St Johnston. Lovingly missed by his daughter and sons Adele, Darren and Gareth, son-in-law Dessie Duffy, and his grandchildren Damien, Eddie and Evelyn. Sadly missed by his sisters and brother, Nora Colhoun, Margaret McIntyre, Mary McCarron, Kay Brogan, and Danny Colhoun, his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Shaun was predeceased by his wife Rosemary, his parents Paddy and Mariah, and his brothers and sister, Liam, Gerard, Teresa and Patsy, may they all rest in peace.

Remains will be reposing from 11am Sunday morning, January 8, at his late residence Transallagh, St Johnston and all day Monday. Funeral leaving his late residence on Tuesday morning at 10.30am going to St Baithin’s Church, St Johnston, for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Gary Crossan, Creatland, St Johnston and formerly of Glenfad, Porthall

The death occurred at the Donegal Hospice of Gary Crossan, Creatland, St Johnston and formerly of Glenfad, Porthall. Beloved husband of Marie, much-loved father of Caolan, Conor and Cormac, dearly loved son of the late Margaret and Hugh Crossan, brother of Harry, Jimmy, Marian, Margaret, Johnny, Cecilia, Brid, Hugh, Bernadette, Dermot and the late Hannah, son-in-law of May and Harry Brown and brother-in-law of Damien and Caroline.

Reposing at his home on Saturday. Funeral leaving his home on Monday, January 9 at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in St Baithin`s Church, St Johnston at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, brothers, sisters, mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law and family circle. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Donegal Hospice. Family time please from 11pm to 11am.

Terence (Terry) Friel, Skerries, Dublin/Stranorlar

The death has occurred of Terence (Terry) Friel, Skerries, Dublin/Stranorlar, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his loving wife and best friend Mary, children Tara, Caroline and Niall, adored five grandchildren Olan, Ali, Dara, Fionn and Orla, brothers Mel, Seamus and Ernan, sons-in-law Ciarán, Oisin and Eoin, nieces, nephews, relatives, extended family and a large circle of friends.

Reposing at his residence, Tuesday, January 10, from 6pm to 8pm, removal Wednesday to St Patrick's Church, Skerries, arriving for 10am funeral Mass, burial afterwards in Ardla Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society, please click on the link to donate:

https://www.cancer.ie/ways-to-help/donate Those who cannot attend the funeral Mass please click on the link: https://churchmedia.tv/st-patricks-skerries

Ann (Annie) Barron (née McCafferty), Mossedge, Muff

The death has taken place of Ann (Annie) Barron (née McCafferty) Mossedge, Muff peacefully at Letterkenny Hospital on January 6. Funeral on Sunday, January 8, leaving her late home at 12 noon for 12.30pm Requiem Mass in Church of the Sacred Heart, Muff. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if desired in lieu to Kidney Dialysis, Letterkenny University Hospital.

James (Jim) Duffy, 473 Killea Cottages, Killea

The peaceful death occurred of James (Jim) Duffy, 473 Killea Cottages. Predeceased by his wife Mary, son Martin, brother Richard and sister Mary. Deeply missed by his loving daughters, sons, sons-in-law and daughters-in-law. Jackie and Tommy, Bernadette and Raymond, Shaun and Paula, Rosemary and Gerald, Brendan and Clare, his brother Hugh (Limerick) and sisters Lily Lyden and Jean Keys, (Scotland), grandchildren Shauna, Anthony, Megan, Matthew, Luke, Daniel, Annie, Holly, James, Lily, Connor and Ronan. Funeral arrangements are to be confirmed later. Any enquiries to Con McDaid Funeral Directors.

Olive Brennan, (née McGill), Cloughfin, Castlefin

The death has taken place January 5 at Letterkenny University Hospital of Olive Brennan (née McGill) Cloughfin, Castlefinn. Beloved wife of the late John and much-loved sister of Cathal, Helen, Sr Ann and the late Tony and Seamus. Reposing at her home. Funeral leaving from there on Monday, January 9 at 11.25am for Requiem Mass in St Mary`s Church, Castlefinn at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing brother, sisters and family circle. Donations in lieu of flowers please to the Faithful Companions of Jesus. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via St Mary`s Church, Castlefinn-YouTube.

Mary Clement Broderick, (née Harkin), Marne Avenue, New Southgate, London and formerly Clonmany

The death has occurred of Mary Clement Broderick, (née Harkin), Marne Avenue, New Southgate, London and formerly Clonmany. Widow of the late Patrick Broderick of Broadford, Co Limerick. Beloved mother of Elizabeth, Marian, Maeve and Pearse, mother-in-law to Frank, Alfredo, Nigel and Clair, and loving grandmother to Joseph, Roisin, Edel, Aine, Isabel, Eoin, Aidan and Conall. Sorely missed by extended family and friends in Ireland, England and the USA, and by her many friends and neighbours in London. Mary (Nana) will be forever loved, and her memory treasured by all.

She will repose at Leverton's Undertakers, Muswell Hill, London N10 on Sunday January 22, 4-6 pm and her Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, January 23 at 10am at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Arnos Grove, London N11. Burial at New Southgate Cemetery. Family flowers only.

Patrick Joseph Kelly, Drumduff, Mountcharles

The death occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Patrick Joseph Kelly, Drumduff, Mountcharles. Predeceased by his wife Nancy. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sons P.J. and Jim, daughters Anne and Kathy, brothers Eamon and Seamus, sister Anna Joyce (USA), grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at his late residence (Eircode F94KV90). Removal on Sunday, January 8, at 12.30pm, going to the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses for 1pm Funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in Cranny Road Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. The funeral Mass will be live-streamed on the following link:

Donal McGee, Upper Slavery, Buncrana

The death occurred of Donal McGee, Upper Slavery, Buncrana. Beloved husband of Breege, much loved father of Darragh, loving son of Brian and Rose and dear brother of Roisín, Shaun, Brendan and Celine. Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by his loving wife, son, mother, father, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

His remains will be reposing at his home. Removal Monday morning, January 9, at 10.15am to St Mary's Church, Cockhill for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Family time please from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only, please. One-way system in operation entering from Pillar Park end, please.

Eamonn Muldoon, Drumcliffe, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Eamonn Muldoon, Ard Aoibhinn, Drumcliffe, Donegal Town who died on January 6, very peacefully, in prayer, at Letterkenny University Hospital. Beloved son of Joseph and Mary Muldoon. Predeceased by his siblings Frank, Sean, Father Paddy, Father Leo, Mary and his niece Regina. Sadly missed by his loving brother Seamus, his sisters Annette, and Theresa (T.C.), his sister-in-law Joan and his nieces and nephews; Ronan, Jean, Niall, Rory, Paddy, Noreen, Paula, Nuala, Enda, Fiona, Aidan, Fintan, Leone, Geraldine, Conor, Loretta, Kevin, Mary, Helen, Catherine, Anne, Bridgeen, Eunan, Eithne, Sinead, Seamus, Maura, Leo, Annette, Edel and his many other relatives and friends.

Removal from Gallaghers Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles on Sunday, January 8 at 10.30am, going to St Mary’s Church Killymard, for 11am funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

Cecil Nixon. The Raws, Castlefin

The peaceful death occurred of Cecil Nixon The Raws, Castlefin. Beloved husband of Gracie, and much-loved father of the late Nicola and baby Mark. Service of Thanksgiving for Cecil's life will be conducted at his late residence on Monday, January 9 at 1.30pm. Interment afterwards in St Mary's Cemetery, Castlefin at approximately 2pm. Due to recent Covid restrictions, the house and funeral are private, please. Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sorrowing wife and family circle.

At Rest.

AnnaMay McCormick, (née Curran), Dalkey, Dublin/Glenties

The death has occurred of AnnaMay McCormick (née Curran), Dalkey, Dublin/ Glenties peacefully at home with her family. Beloved wife of John, and loving mother of Eithne, Sara, Biz and Bernard. Sadly missed by her husband, children, sons-in-law John, Mark and Jay, daughter-in-law Dawn, her adored grandchildren Emma, Annalise, Stephanie, Ronan, Madeline, Declan, Adam, Eoin and Maeve, her brothers Daniel, John and Neil, sisters Margaret and Maura, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing Sunday, January 8, in Quinn’s of Glasthule from 2pm to 4pm. Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, January 9, at 10am in the Church of the Assumption, Dalkey, followed by burial in Shanganagh Cemetery. The funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/dalkey No flowers, please. Donations, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice Homecare team. House is strictly private.

John McHugh, 8 Collins Halls, Stranorlar

The death occurred of John McHugh, 8 Collins Halls, Stranorlar. Predeceased by his father Sean. Deeply regretted by his mother, Sadie, formerly of St John's Point, Dunkineely. Sadly missed by his sisters Ann (Craig) Carol (Simon) Eileen (Chris) Herietta, known as Happy (JJ) and his brother Andrew (Merrill). His remains will repose at the residence of his sister, Happy, No 1 Fairgreen Park, Ballintra on Sunday, January 8 from 4pm until 9.30pm. House strictly private at all other times. Removal on Monday morning for 11am funeral Mass in St Brigid's Church, Ballintra, with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. The funeral Mass can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/ballintra

Jacqueline (Jackie) Queen, (née Harron), Main Street, Ballintra and late of Cambuslang, Glasgow

The death has occurred of Jacqueline (Jackie) Queen (née Harron), Main Street, Ballintra and late of Cambuslang, Glasgow. Peacefully, in her Glasgow home, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, January 4. Predeceased by her parents Johnny and Annie Harron and her brother, Billy. Sadly missed by her partner Colin, daughters Carol, Laura and Julie, her grandchildren and great-grandchild, her sister, Elizabeth, brother-in-law Robert, nieces Diane, Cheryl, and Lauren and nephew Kyle (Ballybofey). Funeral arrangements in Glasgow are to be confirmed at a later date.

Rebecca Anne, (Ruby), Stinson, Grahamstown, Ballintra

The death has occurred of Rebecca Anne, known as Ruby, Stinson, Grahamstown, Ballintra. Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband, William. Deeply missed by children, George, Albert (Helen), Susan, Eileen, Sadie (Austin), Stuart (Mary), David (Helen), Sylvia, Florence (Noel), Sam (Emily), Audrey (Freddie), Ivan, Sharon (Wesley), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and wider family circle.

Funeral Service in Drumholm Parish Church on Sunday, January 8 at 12.30pm, followed by burial in Drumholm graveyard. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to Drumholm Parish Church or Irish Heart Foundation care of any family member.

Margaret (Rita) McCormick (née Quigg), Gulladuff, Moville

The death has taken place at her home of Margaret (Rita) McCormick (née Quigg), Gulladuff, Moville. Her remains will repose at her home. Funeral from there on Su,nday January 8 at 1.15pm for 2pm Funeral Mass in St Pius X Church, Moville followed by burial in Ballybrack Graveyard. Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to the Alzheimer's Unit, Ard Aoibhinn, Carndonagh c/o any family member. The funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.movilleparish.com

Eileen Gallagher, O’Gara Villas, Moville

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Eileen Gallagher, O’Gara Villas, Moville. Funeral from her home on Monday at 10.30am for 11am. Funeral Mass in St Pius X Church, Moville, followed by burial in Ballybrack Cemetery. The funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.movilleparish.com

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