Deaths in Donegal - Thursday morning, May 11, 2023
The following deaths have occurred:
Bridget Mulhern, Letterkenny and Mayo
The death has occurred, in St Joseph’s Hospital, of Bridget Mulhern, née Padden, Doctor McGinley Road, Glencar, Letterkenny, Co Donegal, formerly of Achill Island, County Mayo.
Lovingly missed by her husband Charlie, sons Charles, Tommy and Michael, her daughters Margaret, Ellen and Jackie, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, her devoted grandchildren and great-grandchildren and all her extended family and friends. Bridget was predeceased by her baby daughter Jacqueline and daughter Mary.
Bridget will be reposing at Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, on Thursday from 4 pm to 6 pm.
Funeral from Letterkenny at 12 noon on Friday morning, going to Dooega, Achill, County Mayo, to repose overnight.
Requiem Mass on Saturday morning in Church of Our Lady and All Saints, Dooega, Achill, with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.
Brendan Bruce, Sligo and Rosbeg
The death has occurred peacefully of Brendan Bruce, Sandyhill, Curry, County Sligo and formerly of Rosbeg, at Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar, County Mayo surrounded by his family.
Beloved husband to Kathleen and father to Annette and Gary, he is sadly missed by his adored grandkids Lucas and Isobel, son-in-law Shane, Gary's partner Michelle, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
His remains are reposing at St Therese's Funeral Home, Curry Village, Curry, County Sligo F91NY30 on Thursday evening from 6pm to 8pm.
Mass on Friday morning in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Curry for funeral mass at 11am with burial afterwards in Bunnacrannagh Cemetery.
Mass for Brendan can be viewed by clicking on the following link:https://youtube.com/channel/UCxqtlVGtje9xTHMqdkSjkA
Margaret Harley, Navan and Glenswilly
The death has occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and the exceptional caring staff of the ICU, Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan, of Margaret Harley (née Boyle) Chestnut Grove, Beaufort Place, Navan, Meath and formerly of Glenswilly.
Predeceased by her husband Timothy and parents John and Rita, Margaret will be very sadly missed by her loving son Michael, grandson Jordan and his partner Louise, great-granddaughter Shónagh, brothers Patrick, Edward, John and James (Donegal) and sisters Kathleen and Eileen (Donegal), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends and her good friend and carer Teresa.
Her remains are reposing at St Joseph’s Chapel of Rest, Old Johnstown, Navan (C15 C425) on Friday from 5pm to 6.30pm.
Funeral arriving to St Oliver’s Church, Blackcastle, Navan on Saturday afternoon for Mass at 3pm. Burial will take place afterwards in St Finian’s Cemetery, Old Athboy Road, Navan.
Margaret O'Donnell, Termon
The death has occurred of Margaret O’Donnell (née Murray), Margaret, Currin, Termon, F92 D2TX, May 9, 2023, peacefully at her home.
Deeply regretted by her loving husband Dan, family Noreen (Murphy), Rosemary, Daniel, Neil and their partners, grandchildren, sisters Sally (Doyle), Mary (Byrne), Kathleen (Doyle) and Bridget (Boyce), brother John, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her brother Patrick.
Her remains reposing at her home. Family time from 11pm until 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am in St Columba’s Church, Termon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Columba’s Church, Termon, at https://www.churchservices.tv/termon
David Saunders, Letterbarrow
The death has occurred of David Saunders, (The old School) Letterfad, Letterbarrow, peacefully at Donegal Community Hospital.
He is sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, his extended family, neighbours and friends.
House private, please.
Funeral Mass on Friday in the Church of the Holy Redeemer, Drimarone at 1pm, followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium Cavan.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Donegal Community Hospital, patients comfort fund.
John Baxter, Creeslough
The death has taken place at The Lake House Nursing Home, Portnablagh, of John Baxter, Drimnacarry, Creeslough.
His remains reposed overnight at St Michael's Church Creeslough.
Funeral Mass there on Thursday at 11am, followed by burial in Doe Graveyard. Mass can be viewed on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church
Family flowers only please. donations. if desired. to The Lake House Comfort Fund, c/o any family member or James Harkin Funeral Director.
Pat Breslin, Buncrana
The death has occurred at Buncrana Community Hospital of Patrick (Pat) Breslin, St Mary's Road, Buncrana.
Much loved father of Myra, Jane, James and the late Conor; dear brother of Clare, Joan, Olivia and the late Mary, Sheila and Madeline. Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by his son, daughters, son-in-law David, granddaughters, sisters, his wider family circle and friends.
Removal from his residence on Thursday morning 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 on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Buncrana Community Hospital Patients Comfort Fund c/o any family member.
Ned Boyce, Downings
The death of Edward (Ned) Boyce has taken place of formerly of Pier Road, Downings.
Edward left Donegal in the 1940s and worked on the Hydro Dams in Scotland, Australia and the UK. He will be sadly missed by his children, grandchildren and all his family and friends in Ireland and the UK.
Funeral will take place at St Sebastian and St Pancras Church, Diocese of Westminster, London in the coming weeks.
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