Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday evening, November 8, 2023
The following deaths have taken place:
- Mary Gallagher (née Boyle), Killygordon
- Eilish Mellon (née Mc Swiggan), Linsfort, Buncrana
- Frankie Fletcher, Buncrana
- Alana Harkin, Gleneely
- Annmarie Campbell (née Gethins), Portnason, Ballyshannon
- Samuel (Sammy) Sheehan, Buncrana / Derry City, Derry
Mary Gallagher (née Boyle), Killygordon
The death has occurred of Mary Gallagher (née Boyle), Cavan Lower, Killygordon, F93 DH3E.
Peacefully at St.Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar, surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved wife of the late Tommy and much loved mother of Rita (late Willie), Celine (Bartley), Nuala, Yvonne, (Kevin), Paddy (Diane),and the late Gerry, cherished sister of the late Jim. Deeply regretted and forever loved by her son, daughters, sons in law, daughter in law, 21 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, extended family and friends.
Remains reposing at her late residence from 6pm on Wednesday November 8.
Funeral leaving from there on Friday, November 10, at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon at 11am.
Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live on the St.Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon, YouTube Channel, https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish
Rosary each night at 9pm. Family time from 10pm until 11am, and on the morning of the funeral.
Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the Patients Comfort fund, St.Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar, care of any family member.
Eilish Mellon (née Mc Swiggan), Linsfort, Buncrana
The death has occurred in her hundredth year of Eilish (Alice, Philomena) Mellon née Mc Swiggan, Linsfort, Buncrana, F93 C1X8 formerly Glengormley and Whitehead, Belfast.
Lovingly missed by her daughters and sons Nuala Prince, Keiron, Rosemary (Johnson), Neal Óg, Brian, Oonagh (Dalton), Rory, Catriona (Hughes), Shane and Eadaoin, daughters-in-law and sons-in-law Sue, Kevin Johnson, Jane, Sue, Michael Dalton, Jill, Jimmy Hughes and Sriyani, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews and all her extended family and friends. Eilish was predeceased by her husband Neal, son Jimmy, grandson Ben, may they rest in peace.
Eilish will be reposing at her late residence from tomorrow, Thursday, November 9, from 2pm to 8pm and on Friday, November 10, from 2pm to 8pm. Funeral leaving her late residence Linsfort, Buncrana on Saturday, November 11, at 10.15am going to Star of the Sea Church, Desertegney for 11am Requiem Mass followed by interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Any enquiries please contact Kelly’s Funeral directors, Oakfield, Raphoe on 0749145422.
Frankie Fletcher, Buncrana
The death has occurred in Buncrana Community Hospital of Frankie Fletcher, 19 Cornmill Ave, Buncrana. Husband of the Late Anna RIP and husband of Carmel Fletcher. Dear father of Tracey and Joe, son of the late Joe and Bella Fletcher, Ferris Lane, Buncrana.
RIP Brother of Jim (Mary), Jeanette (David), Joseph (Mary),Canice (Evelyn), Anne and the late Charlie RIP. Sadly missed by his 7 grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family circle and friends.
Removal from McLaughlin’s funeral home Buncrana on Wednesday at 1pm going to his sister Anne’s residence St Oran’s Road, Buncrana. Funeral from there on Friday at 9.30am going to St Mary’s Oratory for 10am.
Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in Cockhill Cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv. viewing time from 1pm until 9pm on Wednesday and 11am until 9pm on Thursday
Alana Harkin, Gleneely
The death has taken place of Alana Harkin, Falmore, Gleneely, F93 VW56.
Alana’s remains reposing at her home.
Funeral Mass on Friday November 10 at 11am in St. Mary’s Church, Bocan, Culdaff, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Neo-Natal Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.culdaffparish.com
Annmarie Campbell (née Gethins), Portnason, Ballyshannon
The sudden death has occurred of AnnMarie Campbell (nee Gethins), Portnason, Ballyshannon, F94 RW18. Predeceased by her father Seamus, missed dearly by her mother Loretta, her children Jamie and Shauna, their father Brian, her brothers and sisters Mary, Jimmy, Patricia, John Joe, Patrick, Loretta, Finbar and Gerry.
Sadly missed by her nieces, nephews and all extended family and friends.
Reposing at her family residence in Portnason, Ballyshannon, F94 RW18 on Wednesday until 9pm. Removal on Thursday morning to St.Joseph's Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon for 11am Funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to Pieta house c/o John McGee & Sons Funeral directors or any family member.
House private on the morning of the funeral please.
Samuel (Sammy) Sheehan, Buncrana / Derry City, Derry
The sudden death has occurred of Samuel (Sammy) Sheehan, 2 Westbrook, Buncrana, formerly 16 Rathowen Park, Derry. Sammy is predeceased by his parents Eddie and Sadie, sister Nuala and brother Michael.
He will be sadly missed and never forgotten by his siblings Marian, Eugene, Eamonn, James, Donal, Martin, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and his many friends.
Sammy's remains reposing at his home. Funeral on Thursday leaving at 10am going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill, Buncrana with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill
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