Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday evening, May 10, 2023
The following deaths have occurred:
- John Baxter, Creeslough
- Patrick (Pat) Breslin, Buncrana
- Edward (Ned) Boyce, Downings
Brendan Bruce, Curry, Sligo / Rosbeg
The death has occurred peacefully of Brendan Bruce, Sandyhill, Curry, Co. Sligo and formerly of Rosbeg, at Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar, Co. Mayo surrounded by his family. Beloved husband to Kathleen and father to Annette and Gary.
Sadly missed by his loving wife and family - 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.
Remains reposing at St. Therese's Funeral Home, Curry Village, Curry, Co. Sligo F91NY30 on Thursday evening, May 11, 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 (née Boyle) Navan / Glenswilly
The death has occurred of Margaret Harley (née Boyle) Chestnut Grove, Beaufort Place, Navan, Meath and
formerly of Glenswilly.
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and the exceptional caring staff of the I.C.U., Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan.
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.
Reposing at St. Joseph’s Chapel of Rest, Old Johnstown, Navan (C15 C425) on Friday from 5pm to 6.30pm. Arriving to St. Oliver’s Church, Blackcastle, Navan on Saturday afternoon for Funeral Mass at 3pm. Burial afterwards in St. Finian’s Cemetery, Old Athboy Road, Navan.
Margaret O'Donnell (née Murray), 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.
Remains reposing at her home from 6pm today, Wednesday, May 10. Funeral Mass on Friday, May 12, at 11am in St Columba’s Church, Termon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Columba’s Church, Termon, on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/termon
Family time from 11pm until 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
David Saunders, Letterbarrow, Donegal
The death has occurred of David Saunders, (The old School) Letterfad, Letterbarrow. Peacefully at Donegal Community Hospital, Donegal Town. Sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, his extended family, neighbours and friends.
Removal from Gallaghers Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles, today Wednesday May 10 at 7pm, going to his late residence.
Funeral Mass on Friday May 12, 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. House private, please.
John Baxter, Creeslough
The death has taken place at The Lake House Nursing Home, Portnablagh, of John Baxter, Drimnacarry, Creeslough. His remains will arrive at St Michael's Church Creeslough on Wednesday, May 10 2023, at 6pm to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass there on Thursday, May 11, 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.
Patrick (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.
Reposing at his residence on Wednesday until 10pm. Removal Thursday morning, May 11, 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.
Edward (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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