Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday evening, December 19, 2023
The following deaths have taken place:
- Noel Laughlin, Clydebank, Scotland and formerly Letterkenny
- Martin McAllister, Drumrooske, Donegal Town
- Margaret Mc Eleney, Binion, Clonmany
- Paul Mooney, Glen Lower, Ramelton
- John Patrick Begley, St Johnston and Derry City
- Bill (William) Duncan, Drumconnor, Mountcharles
- Maureen Boyle, née Doherty, Manorcunningham and Killygordon
- John Gallagher (John the Barber), Aboligan, Dungloe
- Nathaniel Buchanan, Tirhomin, Milford
Noel Laughlin, Clydebank, Scotland and formerly Letterkenny
The death has occurred in Clydebank of Noel Laughlin, formerly from Ard O’Donnell, Letterkenny. Deeply missed by his loving daughters Geraldine (Letterkenny), Carol and husband Tony (Letterkenny), Teresa and Tam (Clydebank), Annette and husband Mark (Clydebank) and Michelle and husband Seamus (Letterkenny), sons Gerard and partner Anne (Letterkenny), Paul and wife Trudy (Clydebank) and their mother Teresa (Kerrykeel), grandchildren and great-grandchildren, brother Dessie (Letterkenny), nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Noel is predeceased by his son John (Clydebank), grandson Thomas McManus (Clydebank), brothers Paddy, Damian and Jim, sisters Noeleen Lowe and Mausheen Elliott and his parents Tony and Bridie. Rest in Peace
Noel’s remains will repose at his daughter Geraldine’s residence at 43 Brookfield Heights, Carnamuggagh Lower, Letterkenny F92 P7W0 on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, from 9pm until 11pm.
Funeral from there on Thursday, December 21, at 10.15am going to St. Eunan’s Cathedral for 11am Mass for the repose of his soul which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny. Interment afterwards in St. Columba’s Church Cemetery, Massmount, Fanad.
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Martin McAllister, Drumrooske, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Martin McAllister, Drumrooske, Donegal Town.
Passed away at his residence. Predeceased by his parents, Brigid & Charles & siblings, Johnny, Angela, James & Cecilia. Lovingly remembered by his wife Johanna, daughters, Tracey & Cecilia, son Johnny & daughter in law Annie & grandchildren Sefi & Levi. Deeply regretted by his brother Cathal, sisters, Teresa & Philomena & sister in law Isobel, nieces, nephews & friends. Ar dheis de go raibh a anam.
Reposing at Tír Connaíll Funeral Home, Donegal Town, on Wednesday from 4pm until 9pm. Removal on Thursday morning to St Mary's Church, Killlymard for 11am Funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Funeral Home private on Thursday morning please.
Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family can do so on www.jackiecarronfuneraldirectors.com
Margaret Mc Eleney, Binion, Clonmany
The death has occurred of Margaret Mc Eleney, Binion, Clonmany. Loving wife of Hugh Mc Eleney (predeceased) much loved mother of Mary, Brid, Domhnall (predeceased), Mairead and Aodhan. Sadly missed by her grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and the wider family circle. May she Rest In Peace.
Her remains are reposing at the home of her daughter Brid and son in law Danny Grant Tornabratley, Clonmany, F93HDP6.
House private to family, close friends, neighbours please.
Funeral from there on Thursday December 21 at 10.20am going to St Mary's Church Clonmany for requiem mass at 11am with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Margaret's funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/clonmany.
Paul Mooney, Glen Lower, Ramelton
The death has occurred of Paul Mooney, Glen Lower, Ramelton,F92 F821, December 18, 2023, suddenly as a result of a road traffic accident.
Deeply regretted by his loving parents Morgan and Gwen, partner Nicolle, sisters Maeve and Julianne and their partners Seamus and David, nana Frances, uncles, aunts, cousins, extended family and friends.
Paul is reposing at his home with wake on Wednesday, December 20 and Thursday, December 21 from 11am until 10pm. Those attending the wake between the hours of 6pm and 9pm should park at St Mary’s Church, Ramelton and a bus will be provided from there.
Requiem mass on Friday, December 22 at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Mary’s Church, Ramelton on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/ramelton
Family time on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Elevate 55, The Loft, c/o any family member or Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.
John Patrick Begley, St Johnston and Derry City
The death occurred of John Patrick Begley, St Johnston and Derry City on November 27.
Much loved husband of Jean, his sons Stephen and Jason, stepdaughter Amanda, his sister and brother Rebecca and Wiliam, grandchildren, step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his parents Winifred and Patrick, sisters Dolores and Maura RIP.
Prayers at 2pm Wednesday, December 20, in St Baithin’s Church, St Johnston for with burial of his ashes afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Bill (William) Duncan, Drumconnor, Mountcharles
The sudden death has occurred of Bill (William) Duncan, Drumconnor, Mountcharles.
Sadly missed by his wife Celine, his daughter Belinda (Robbie), his sons Glen (Fiona), and Lucas (Lisa), grandchildren, Amy, Lily, and Rossa, his brother Frederick (Viola), his sister Joyce (Billy), nieces and nephews and extended family. Predeceased by his parents Fred and Ida.
His remains will be reposing at Gallagher's Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles, (eircode F94X02N) on Tuesday, December 19, until 8pm.
Removal from there on Wednesday, December 20, going to St. John’s Church Inver, for funeral services at 2pm, with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to Irish Lung Fibrosis association.
House strictly private, please.
Maureen Boyle, née Doherty, Manorcunningham and Killygordon
The death has taken place of Maureen Boyle, née Doherty, Manorcunningham F92 C5X0 and formerly from The Curragh, Killygordon.
Deeply missed by her loving son Shaun and husband Douglas Westfall Boyle, daughters Sharon and husband Andrew Clarke, and Anita and husband Andrew Dowds, grandchildren Dean, Ella, Úna, Ruairí, Cónor and Noah, sister Frances McGowan (Noel), brothers Joey (Marian), Michael (Laura), Kieran (Monica) and Lawrence (Shirley), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Maureen is predeceased by her husband John in 2007. Maureen’s remains are reposing at her late residence until 10pm on Tuesday, December 19 with Rosary at 9pm.
Funeral from there on Wednesday, December 20, at 10.15am going to All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/newtowncunningham.
Interment afterwards in St. Columba’s Church Cemetery, Drumoghill. Family time on the morning of the Funeral, please. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Cancer Care West c/o any family member.
John Gallagher (John the Barber), Aboligan, Dungloe
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of John Gallagher, John the Barber, Aboligan, Dungloe, F94 F5D8.
His remains are reposing at his home with Rosary at 8pm. Family time please from 10pm and on the morning of the Funeral.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 12 noon in St Patrick’s Church, Meenacross with interment afterwards in Maghery Cemetery.
Nathaniel Buchanan, Tirhomin, Milford
The death has taken place of Nathaniel Buchanan, Tirhomin, Milford.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Maureen, sister Anna, brothers Jim, John, Willie, Fulton, Desmond, Victor, Francis and Kenneth, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his brother Sam.
Remains reposing at his home with wake on Tuesday, December 19 and Wednesday, December 20. Funeral service on Thursday, December 21, at 1pm in Milford Presbyterian Church followed by committal in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time on the morning of the Funeral, please.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland and Donegal Hospice, c/o Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.
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