Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday evening, August 30

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The following deaths have taken place:

- Aidan McGarrigle, Laghey

- Frances McHugh, (née Owens), Buncrana

- Victor Gibson,  Letterkenny

- John Mullen, Letterkenny

- Charlie Dorrian, Cloghan

Aidan McGarrigle, Laghey

The sudden death has taken place o Aidan McGarrigle, aged 32 years of Melbourne, Australia.

He will be sadly missed by his father Sean McGarrigle, formerly of Laghey, Co Donegal, his mother Margaret Harley, formerly of Knockagar, Drimarone, his brother Patrick and sister Sinead in Melbourne.

Aidan will also be missed by the extended Harley and McGarrigle families.

Funeral Mass will take place in Melbourne at 1300hrs on Friday, 1st September 1, (0400hrs Irish time) Mass will be streamed on https://www.vividstream.com.au/live/aidan-mcgarrigle

Frances McHugh (née Owens), Buncrana

The death has occurred of Frances McHugh in Letterkenny University Hospital of Frances McHugh (née Owens) wife of the late Harry  McHugh R.I.P. Dear sister of Geraldine (Latimer) Eddie and Iris (Grant) BuncranBuncrana. Sadly missed by her nieces and nephews Siobhán, Leslie, Clodagh, Michelle, Robert and James, family circle and friends.

Remains reposing at McLaughlin's Funeral Home, Buncrana with viewing from 6 pm to 8 pm on Thursday, August 31.

Funeral from there at 9.30am on Friday, September 1, going to St Mary's Oratory, Buncrana for 10am requiem mass with cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Rd., Cavan at 2.30pm service can be viewed online at www.lakelandscrematorium.ie.

Victor Gibson,  Letterkenny

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Victor Gibson, 27 Knocknamona Park, Letterkenny. Beloved husband of Isobel, and much-loved father of Timothy (Eimmer), Lee (Isa), Elizabeth (Paddy) and adored grandfather of Sophia and Harry.

His remains will repose at his late residence to 9.30pm today Wednesday, August 30 and from 11am to 9.30pm on Thursday, August 31. Funeral leaving from there on Friday, September 1 at 1.30pm for 2pm funeral service in Conwal parish church, Letterkenny followed by burial afterwards in Ballymore graveyard Dunfanaghy. House private please, close family friends and neighbours welcome.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to the Irish Heart Foundation care of Terence McClintock, funeral director Convoy.

 

John Mullen, Letterkenny

The death has occurred in the loving care of the Donegal Hospice of John Mullen, Kirkstown, Letterkenny (F92 H583). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Jean, daughters Joanne Mullen, Sharon Mullen and Justine Fisher, sons Jonathan, Gregory and Kirk, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren great-grandchildren, family and friends.

Reposing at his late residence from 12 noon Wednesday, August 30 with Rosary at 9pm. Wake with family and friends welcome. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral from there on Thursday, August 31  going to St. Eunan’s Cathedral for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed live on the link www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by burial in the family plot in Conwal Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations if wished, to the Donegal Hospice c/o Paschal Blake Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

Charlie Dorrian, Cloghan

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family of retired member of An Garda Síochána, Charlie Dorrian, Tonduff (Thompson), Cloghan, (F93 X289). He is predeceased by his parents Connie and Sadie, and brother Francie.

Charlie will be deeply missed by his loving wife Bernie, sons Ryan, Darren and Cathal, daughters-in-laws; grandchildren Amy, Shay, Conor, Jacob, Zach and Finn, his sister Mary (Doneyloop, Castlefin) and brother Bernard (Letterkenny). 

His remains are reposing at the family home in Tonduff, Cloghan. Rosary each night at 8pm. Removal on Thursday morning, August 31 at 10.30am for Requiem Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Chapel, Glenfin. Burial afterwards in Cill Mhuire Cemetery. Family flowers only, please. Donations to St. Joseph's Hospital Comfort Fund, care of any family member or Marley Funeral Directors.

Family time from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/our-lady-of-perpetual-succour-glenfinn

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