Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday evening, September 27, 2023

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The following deaths have taken place:

- Roseanne Gallagher, Letterkenny

- Sr. Inez Logue, Dalkey / Kincasslagh

- Gretta (Margaret) O'Neill, Dublin / Bruckless

- Sr. Eileen Beirne, Monaghan / Stranorlar

- Mary Gillespie (née McFadden), Bunbeg / Dunlewey

- Sarah (Sally) Lynch, Clonmany / Redcastle

- Packie McGinley, Ardara

- Grace Anne McGarvey, (née Sweeney), Falcarragh

- Paul McKevitt, Moville

Patricia (Patsy) Gallagher, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Patricia (Patsy) Gallagher,  Glena, Mountain Top, Letterkenny.  Reposing at her Nephew Brian Gallagher's house from 6pm today Wednesday September 27, F92C2WO. House Private to family and friends please.

Removal on Thursday to St. Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny for arrival at 6pm to repose overnight.  Funeral Mass on Friday at 1pm in St. Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny with burial afterwards in the family plot in Conwal Cemetery. 

Roseanne Gallagher, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Roseanne Gallagher, 1 Hillcrest, Lower Main Street, Letterkenny, formerly of Glengad.

Roseanne's remains will be reposing at her daughter Rosie and son-in-law J.P. Sweeney's residence Fairfield House Oldtown, Letterkenny F92VOD5 from 11am to 9 pm Thursday, September 28, and Friday, September 29. 

Funeral Mass at 11am Saturday in St Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny with burial afterwards in the family plot in New Leck Cemetery. 

House private on the morning of the funeral please. Any enquiries to Con McDaid, Funeral Directors.

Sr. Inez Logue, Dalkey / Kincasslagh

The death has occurred of Sr. Inez Logue, Dalkey, Dublin / Kincasslagh September 27 2023 (peacefully) at our Lady’s Manor Dalkey.  She will be greatly missed by her Loreto Sisters, her sisters Margaret, Rita and Aideen, her brothers Patrick, Fr. Brian and Dermot, her sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased by her parents Peter and Brigid, her sisters Sr. Imelda, Eileen and Anne, her brothers Andrew and Peter.

Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Willbrook Road, Rathfarnham, on Thursday from 4pm to 6pm.  Prayer at 5.15pm. Funeral Mass at the Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham, on Friday at 12.30pm followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross. The Mass may be viewed on www.rathfarnhamparish.ie

Gretta (Margaret) O'Neill, Dublin / Bruckless

The death has occurred of Gretta (Margaret) O'Neill, (née Gallagher), Castleknock, Dublin 15 and formerly of Shanliss Road, Santry and Bruckless. September 26 2023, peacefully in her 99th year, surrounded by her loving family at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. Beloved wife of the late Jerry and much loved mother of Declan, John and Ronan. Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters-in-law Georgina, Anne and Catherine, grandchildren Catriona, Lorna, Bronagh, Liam and John, great-granddaughter Éabha, sisters Eithne and Ita, brothers Liam and Dessie, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Cunninghams Funeral Home, Blanchardstown on Friday evening (September 19) from 4pm followed by Removal to the Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, Laurel Lodge, Castleknock arriving at 5.30pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday morning (September 30) at 10am followed by burial in Deansgrange Cemetery.

Gretta’s Funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK. Donations, if desired, to Blanchardstown Hospital Society. Messages of sympathy and condolences for the family may be left at www.cunninghamsfunerals.com.

Sr. Eileen Beirne, St. Louis Convent, Monaghan / Stranorlar

The death has occurred of Sr. Eileen Beirne, St. Louis Convent, Monaghan Town / Stranorlar.

Peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Cavan General Hospital on Tuesday September 26 2023.

Predeceased by her parents, Jim and Maud and her sister Maura.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sisters, Sister Elizabeth (Lily), Sister Sinead, Peg, her brothers Vincent and Seamus, her niece, nephews, extended family, friends and the St Louis Community.

Remains will be reposing in St Louis Convent Monaghan from 3pm until 5.30pm on Wednesday September 27 for Sisters, family and friends. Requiem Mass will take place in St Macartan’s Cathedral Monaghan H18 W863 at 11 a.m. on Thursday September 28, followed by burial in Latlurcan Cemetery.

The Mass can be viewed online by going to the following link:

Bernard O'Donnell, Carnmore Road, Dungloe

The death has occurred of Bernard O'Donnell Carnmore Road. Dungloe and New York after a long illness, borne with his usual patience and humour, in the loving care of the staff in Medical 2 L.U.H.

Predeceased by his loving parents Bernie and Peggy and by his infant brother Hugh. Bernard's remains will repose at McGlynn's Funeral Home, Dungloe on Wednesday, September 27 from 6pm until Rosary at 8pm.

Funeral Mass on Thursday, September 28 at 11am in St Crona's Church Dungloe with interment in Maghery Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/dungloe

 

Mary Gillespie (née McFadden) Coshclady, Bunbeg / Dunlewey

The death has taken place at her home in Coshclady, Bunbeg, (F92 C5P2) of Mary Gillespie (Máire Mhiley), (née McFadden), originally of Glenthornan, Dunlewey.

Predeceased by her husband Peter, son Paul, brothers and sisters. Sadly missed by her daughters Rosina, Josephine, Marie and Julia; sons, Myles and Kevin; sons-in-law; Denis and Declan; grandchildren; Aisling, Daryl, John, Daniel, Aiden and Aaron and extended family and friends.

Her remains will repose at her home from Wednesday, September 27, and on Thursday, September 28 from 11am until 9pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm. House private from 9pm and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass on Friday, September 29, in St. Mary's Church, Derrybeg at 11am, with interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery. The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page. https://bit.ly/3DoIMm

Sarah (Sally) Lynch, Clonmany / Redcastle

The death has taken place at Buncrana Nursing Unit of Sarah (Sally) Lynch, Saint Columbcille Village, Clonmany and formerly Ballyargus, Redcastle. Daughter of the late James and Sarah.

Her remains will be reposing at Saint Columbcille village oratory on Wednesday, September 27 from 12pm till 6pm. Removal from there on Thursday, September 28, at 6.30pm going to St Columba's Church, Drung, to repose overnight. Funeral Mass on Friday, September 29, at 11am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Funeral mass can be viewed live at: www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-columbas-drung

Packie McGinley, Hillhead, Ardara

The death has taken place of Packie McGinley, Hillhead, Ardara. Peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Letterkenny University Hospital.

Predeceased by his loving wife Brigid, his father James, mother Mary and brother James. Packie will be sadly missed by his children Frank, Martina, Joan, Pat and Stephen, his sons and daughters-in-law, his brother Joseph (Stranorler) and sister Celine (Ardara), grandchildren, neighbours and friends.

His remains will repose at his residence to 10pm,  on Wednesday, September 27. Rosary at 9pm. Funeral from there on Thursday morning, September 28 at 11.30am to the Church of The Holy Family, Ardara for 12 noon Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to The Alzheimer’s Society c/o any family member. Packie’s funeral Mass can be viewed live at: www.church-of-the-holy-family-ardara - MCN (mcnmedia.tv).

Grace Anne McGarvey, (née Sweeney), Falcarragh

The peaceful death has occurred, at her home, of Grace Anne McGarvey (née Sweeney), Ballyness, Falcarragh surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband John, daughter Kathleen, parents Hugh and Kathleen, brothers Eddie, Denis and Patrick, sisters Maeve, Mamie and Margaret.

Sadly missed by her family Geraldine, John, Hugh, Cormac, Mary, Joseph, Eamon, Theresa, Graunia, Isobel and Brendan, her 30 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, sisters Kathleen Mc Bride, Theresa McGroddy and Isobel Foley, sons-in-law and daughters-in-law.

Grace Anne's remains will repose at her home in Ballyness, wake at her home on Wednesday, September 27. Rosary at 8pm.

The house is private each evening after the rosary and on the morning of the funeral. Funeral Mass at 12 noon on Thursday, September 28, at St Fionan's Church, Falcarragh, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery (F92 X3O2).

The Mass can be viewed live at: www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/falcarragh-parish-church or on Sweeney Funeral Directors and Embalmers Facebook page.

Family flowers only, please.

Paul McKevitt, Moville

The death has taken place of Professor Paul McKevitt, Ballynally, Moville.

Deeply regretted by his mother Rose, brother Peadar, sister-in-law Sarah, nieces Alannah and Izzie, sister Tara and brother Michael (predeceased by his father Peter).

Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday, September 28, at 11am in St. Pius X Church, Moville, followed by burial in Ballybrack Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live at: www.movilleparish.com

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