Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday evening, May 21, 2024
The following deaths have taken place:
- Hudie McCole, Dungloe
- Frances McAtasney (née McBride) USA / Downings
- Vincent Ward, Mayo / Laghey
- Patrick (Paddy) McMenamin, Buncrana
- Patrick (Colum) Lagan, Cork / Donegal
- James Devine, Raphoe
- Sheila McGrath, Letterkenny
- Ciaran Hickey, Bunbeg
- Imelda Mc Grory, Donegal Town
- Teresa Kenny, Falcarragh
- Mary Martin Glasgow and Barnesmore
- Martin Sweeney, Killygordon
- Barry Mc Laughlin, Donegal Town
Hudie McCole, Dungloe
The death has occurred of Hudie Mc Cole, Termon, Dungloe.
His remains will repose at Mc Glynn’s Funeral Home today, Tuesday May 21 from 4 pm to 8pm, with Rosary at 8pm.
Removal afterwards to his Home at Termon, Dungloe. Funeral Mass on Thursday morning May 23 at 11am in St. Crona’s Church, Dungloe with interment afterwards at Maghery Cemetery.
Frances McAtasney (née McBride) USA / Downings
The peaceful death has occurred at her home in Fairfield, California. USA of Frances McAtasney (nee McBride) formerly of Murlog, Downings.
Frances was the beloved wife of John, loving mother of Michael (deceased), daughter Kathleen O’Gara and her son Sean.
She is survived by her brother Charlie and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Frances remains are reposing at, Neptune Society, 2750 North Texas Street, Fairfield, California, USA.
Vincent Ward, Mayo / Laghey
The death has occurred of Vincent Ward Cashel Park, Castlebar, F23 K446, and late of Castle Street, Castlebar and Laghey, Co. Donegal, peacefully in Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar, May 21.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Annette, daughters Anne and Laurena, sons Ronan and Colin, sisters Noelle and Kate, brothers Jim and John, grandchildren Darragh and Ultan, son-in-law Tony, daughters-in-law Rachael and Connie, sister-in-law Rose, nephews, nieces, relatives neighbours and friends. Vincent will repose at his home, Cashel Park, Castlebar, F23 K446 on Thursday, May 23 from 5.30pm to 7pm.
Removal on Friday morning at 8.15am for Requiem Mass at 9am in the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar followed by Cremation Ceremony at 3pm in Lakelands Crematorium, Co. Cavan.
Requiem Mass will be streamed live at http://www.churchtv.ie/castlebar or listened to in Castlebar on the Parish Radio Channel 105.3FM.
Cremation Ceremony will be streamed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/lakelands password: Crem24F. Donations, if desired, to Mayo Hospice, Castlebar at https://www.hospice.ie/donations/donate-online/
Patrick (Paddy) McMenamin, Buncrana
The death has occurred of Patrick (Paddy) McMenamin, Ard Crana and formerly of 35 Castle Avenue, Buncrana.
Saddened by his passing are his wife Molly, sons, Denis, Sean, Mark and Michael, daughters-in-law Averil, Teresa and Breda, grandchildren Jamie, Jacqueline, Michelle, Sarah, Luke, Molly, Niamh and Conor, great-grandchildren and wider family circle and friends.
Paddy’s remains will be reposing at his son Sean and Averil McMenamin’s home at Clonbeg, Buncrana from 12pm on Tuesday May 21 where everyone is welcome to pay their respects.
Funeral from there on Wednesday May 22 at 10.30am going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for Requiem Mass at 11am with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill
Family flowers Only Please. House private from 11pm.
Patrick (Colum) Lagan, Cork / Donegal
The death has occurred of Patrick (Colum) Lagan, Lotabeg, Mayfield, Cork / Donegal, May 18, 2024, suddenly at CareChoice Montenotte and late of Derry, dearly loved husband of Moira (née McLafferty) and much loved father of Theresa (Arthurs), Caroline, Patricia, Terence, Harry and Brenda and loving brother of Kay, Geraldine and the late Mary, Gretta and Bernadette.
Sadly missed by his loving wife and family, sisters, daughters-in-law Lorraine and Szilvia, sons-in-law Barry, Joe, Michael and Chris, grandchildren Stephen, Lauren, Christine, Leo, Paul, David, Jamie, Lilly and Bobby, great-grandchildren Ailbhe and Fallyn, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Reposing at the Mayfield Funeral Home, Old Youghal Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd on Wednesday May 22 from 5-6pm.
Requiem Mass at 1.00pm on Thursday, May 23 in the Church of Our Lady Crowned, Mayfield which can be viewed
here. Funeral afterwards to the Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork.
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to https://marymount.ie/
James Devine, Raphoe
The death has occurred of James Devine, Drummucklagh, Raphoe, F93CC60 in Beaumount Hospital Dublin. Predeceased by his mother Mary Ellen and father Hugh.
James (Jimmy) will be forever loved and cherished by his heart broken partner Patricia, daughters AnneMarie (Alan), Michaelina (Aidan), Tina (Thomas), Briege (Ryan) grandchildren Caitlin, Thomas, Conor, Kerry, Amelia, Ella, Emily, Jack, Darragh, Cillian and Harry.
James will be sadly missed by his brothers Daniel and Hugo, sisters Patricia, Bernie and Annette, the wider family circle neighbours and friends.
His remains will repose at his home from 4pm today, Tuesday.
Funeral prayers at his home on Thursday May 23 at 11am, followed by burial in St Columba’s Church graveyard, Drumoghill. Family time please from 10pm to 11am, family flowers only, donations, in lieu, to ICU North Beaumont Hospital, care of Terence McClintock funeral director.
Sheila McGrath, Letterkenny
The death has taken place peacefully at Beaumont Hospital, of Sheila McGrath, née Coll, of Glencar Road, Letterkenny, and formerly of Massinass, Creeslough.
Sheila, loving mother of Marian (Hogan), Una (Dunne), Shaun and Brenda, predeceased by her beloved husband Sean and daughter Noreen (Grant), sadly missed and fondly remembered by her loving children, sons-in-law Sean, Colm, Charlie and Ronan, daughter-in-law Monica, her much loved grandchildren Nicola, Paul, John, Michelle, David, Darragh, Aifric, Laura, Karen and John, her nine great-grandchildren, brother Paddy, sisters-in-law Mary, Mamie and Sheila, brother-in-law Bill, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence on Tuesday from 2pm until Rosary at 9pm. Family time, please, on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny, on Wednesday at 11am, which can be viewed live at www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny, followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery.
Ciaran Hickey, Bunbeg
The sudden death has taken place of Ciaran Hickey (58), of Strand Road, Bunbeg.
Predeceased by his father Liam, mother Marie and brother David. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his daughter Caoimhe, wife Bernie, sister Deirdre, brothers Sean and Liam, brother-in-law Paul, sister-in-law Sharon and extended family and friends.
His remains reposing at Roarty's Funeral Home, Derrybeg, F92 DN4X, on Tuesday from 4pm to Rosary at 8pm.
Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Derrybeg, F92 H289, with interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Directors Facebook page: https://shorturl.at/ILPX
Imelda Mc Grory, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Imelda McGrory, Bayview House, The Glebe, Donegal Town. She passed awa peacefully, in the Donegal Hospice, surrounded by her loving family.
Imelda's remains will repose at her late residence Bayview House, The Glebe, Donegal Town, from 1pm until 9pm on Tuesday. House private on Wednesday morning, please.
Imelda’s remains will leave her late residence at 10.30am on Wednesday for Funeral Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town, at 11am with burial immediately afterwards in Clar Graveyard.
Family flowers only, donations if so desired to the Donegal Hospice.
Mary Martin, Glasgow and Barnesmore
The death has occurred peacefully at Golden Jubilee Hospital, Clydebank, after a short illness, of Mary Martin, Glasgow and formerly Townagorm, Barnesmore.
Loving wife to the Late Joe Martin and much loved mum to Marie (Hugh), Joseph (Margaret), Dorothy (Stephen), Aisling (Graeme). Adoring proud granny to Francis, Martin, Paul, Ronan, Clare, Hannah, Emily, Aodhán and Rory. Precious great-granny to Teidí. Sister of Christy Martin, London and Kathleen Donaghy, The Glebe, Donegal Town.
Mary’s remains will be waked on Friday, from 2pm until 9pm, at the home of her daughter Marie Cassidy, Brookfield, Donegal Town, F94ERW0. House private on Saturday morning, please.
Mary’s remains will leave her daughter's residence on Saturday, at 10.15am for funeral Mass at 11am in St Agatha’s Church, Clar, with burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Martin Sweeney, Killygordon
The death has occurred of Martin Sweeney, Avaltygort, Killygordon, F93 Y6X8.
Beloved husband of Orla, much loved father of Carla, Jessica and Adam. Cherished brother of Mary, Ann, Noleen, Patricia and Seamus,Tony and predeceased brother Michael.
His remains reposing at his late residence, Avaltygort, Killygordon. Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral. A one-way traffic arrangement will be in place for the duration of the wake.
Funeral leaving from there on Thursday at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church Crossroads, Killygordon at 11am. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam at Killygordon Parish YouTube.
Barry Mc Laughlin, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Barry Mc Laughlin of Luton, Bedfordshire, England and formerly of Clar, Donegal Town. Barry passed away suddenly on April 21 in the L&D Hospital, Luton.
Predeceased by his father James, he is sadly missed by his children, Chantelle and Danny, his mother Geraldine, sisters Siobhan (Eamonn) Arlene (Jay) and brothers Seamus and Sean (Melanie), nieces and nephews and extended family.
A memorial service has taken place in London.
Celebration of Life on Wednesday, May 29 from 10am to 10.30am at St Agatha's Church, Clar, Donegal Town can be viewed on the parish webstream.
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