Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday evening, August 16, 2023


The following deaths have taken place:
- Mary Collins (née Masterson), Omagh / Ballybofey / Cavan
- Mary Farelly, (née Ferry), Galway and Rathmullan
- Ann Gallogly (née Lawn), Armagh and Donegal Town
- Rita Doherty, Cloontagh, Clonmany
- Rose Fahy, (née McMahon), Birmingham and formerly of Cloghan
- Annie Prosser/McLoone, UK and Glenties
- Mary Gillespie, New York and Donegal Town
Mary Collins (née Masterson), Omagh / Ballybofey / Cavan
The death has occurred of Mary Collins (née Masterson), Omagh, formerly Mountnugent, Co. Cavan and Ballybofey.
Mary Josephine peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Much loved wife of James. Devoted mother to Teresa (John), John (Bridget) and Bernadette. Daughter of the late Matt and Annie RIP. Sister of Kathleen, John, Philomena, Mona and the late Matt Joe RIP.
Remains reposing at O’Kane Bros Ltd Funeral Home, 59 Drumnakilly Road, Omagh BT79 0JP from 2pm today, Wednesday, August 16, until removal at 4pm to St. Brigid’s Church, Mountnugent, Co. Cavan for 6.30pm.
Requiem mass 12 noon Thursday, August 17, with cremation afterwards at 2.30pm in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
Family residence is private. Visitors to home of John in Omagh. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to The Samaritans c/o O’Kane Bros Ltd Funeral Directors or a family member.
Mary Farrelly, (née Ferry), Galway and Rathmullan
The death has occurred of Mary Farrelly, (née Ferry), Castlelawn Heights and formerly of The Waterworks, Terryland, Galway and Rathmullan.
She passed away peacefully in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Raymond. Sadly missed by her son Patrick, daughters Evelyn, Ailish and Mary, sister Julie (Jiley), sons-in-law Andrew and Gerry, daughter-in-law Loretta, grandchildren Andrew, Ciarán, Julie, Pavel and Mei, nieces, nephews, relations and friends.
Reposing in Irwin's Funeral Home, Bóthar Irwin (H91CK84), on Wednesday, August 16 from 5pm. Removal at 6.30pm to the Church of the Resurrection Ballinfoyle.
Mary's Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, August 17 at 12 noon. Funeral afterwards to Terryland Cemetery.
Ann Gallogly (née Lawn) Armagh and Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Ann Gallogly (née Lawn), 20 Rockstown Rd., Cladybeg, Clady, Armagh and Donegal Town. She passed away peacefully in the loving care of her family.
Dearly beloved wife of Eamon and devoted mother to Elaine, Tracey, Neil and Adrian. Loving sister of the late Jean (McLaughlin) RIP.
Her remains will repose at her late residence 20 Rockstown Road, Cladybeg until removal on Thursday to arrive at St Michael's Church, Clady for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Deeply regretted by her loving husband, daughters, sons, grandchildren Cara, Ronan, Aoife, Daniel, great-grandchildren Odhran and Erin, brother Patsy, sisters Margaret and Marie (Fletcher) and the entire family circle and many friends.
Wake house open to visitors without restrictions.
Rita Doherty, Cloontagh, Clonmany
The death has taken place of Rita Doherty, Cloontagh, Clonmany.
Beloved wife of Tony, mother of Tony, Paddy, Anna-Marie, Eunice, Louise, Joe, Anthony, and Martin.
Her remains reposing at her home, family, close friends and neighbours welcome.
Her remains are reposing at her home, family, close friends and neighbours welcome. Funeral leaving from there on Thursday August 17 at 10.30am, going to St Mary's church, Clonmany for Requiem Mass at 11am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private from 10pm and on the morning of the funeral. Funeral mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/clonmany
Rose Fahy, (née McMahon) Birmingham and formerly of Cloghan
The death has occurred of Rose Fahy, (née McMahon) Birmingham and formerly of Cloghan. She passed away peacefully in Heartlands Hospital on July 9 aged 85 years. Wife of the late Willie. Mother of Yvonne and mother-in-law of Anthony. Predeceased by her brothers William, Patrick, Peter, Michael and John and sisters Kathleen and Terry. Rose will be sadly missed by her nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.
Reception into St Ambrose Barlow Church, Hall Green on Wednesday, August 16, at 6.30pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday, August 17, at St Ambrose Barlow Church at 12 noon, followed by burial at Robin Hood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Fred Hallows Foundation in Rose's honour c/o C.Bastock Funeral Directors. For those unable to attend, both services will be available on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/saint-ambrose-barlow
Ann Mongan, 25 Cashel Park, Lisnennan, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place at Donegal Hospice of Ann Mongan, 25 Cashel Park, Lisnennan, Letterkenny.
Remains will repose at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Carnamuggagh, Letterkenny, F92XE35, where you may pay your respects on Wednesday, August 16, from 4.30pm to 6.30pm.
Removal after to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Gortlee, Letterkenny, to arrive at 7pm and to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass on Thursday, August 17, at 11am.
Burial afterwards in New Leck Cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on the Church of the Irish Martyrs YouTube channel on the following link: Church of the Irish Martyrs – Funeral Mass Ann Mongan
Donations if desired to Donegal Hospice, c/o Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.
Annie Prosser/McLoone, UK and Glenties
The death has occurred of Annie Prosser/McLoone, Tamworth, UK and formerly, Glenties. Beloved wife of Johnny. Predeceased by her brothers Phillip, Sean, Al, Frank and sister Rose.
Sadly missed by her nieces Genevieve and Rosita and their extended families.
Mass at 1pm on August 22 in St. John's Catholic Church, Tamworth, followed by Cremation at 2.30pm in Suttoncoldfield.
Mary Gillespie New York and Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Mary Gillespie, Kingston, New York and formerly Meenadreen, Donegal Town.
She passed away peacefully, at her home in Kingston, New York. Predeceased by her father Paddy Gillespie. She will be sadly missed by her mother Margaret her brothers Joe, Pat,(Anne), Jimmy(Lourdes), Felix (Eileen), Martin (Tracey), Dermot (Anne), Kevin and her auntie Mary, nieces, nephews extended family and friends.
Mary’s ashes will be reposing at the family home in Meenadreen (Eircode F94DK37) on Wednesday from 3pm to 10pm.
Funeral Mass on Thursday at 10am in St Agatha’s Church Clar with interment of ashes immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Mary's Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-agathas-clar-donegal.
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