Deaths in Donegal - Wednesday morning, April 19, 2023
The following deaths have occurred:
Thomas Gallagher, Lifford
The death has occurred of Thomas Gallagher, 88 Croaghan Heights, Lifford.
He is lovingly missed by his family, his daughters and sons Caroline, Aileen (and partner, John) Thomas Jnr, Jamie (and wife, Elena), his grandchildren Cormac, Ellie, Kacie, Amelia, Thomas and Grace. Deeply regretted by his sisters and brothers Margaret Byrne, Marie Bovaird, Sammy and Shaun and all his extended family and friends. Thomas was predeceased by his wife Madeline and parents John and Nellie.
His remains are reposing at his late residence all day Wednesday.
Funeral from there on Thursday morning at 10.20am going to St Patrick’s Church Murlog for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed at: https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Oncology Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
Sr Mary McHugh OSU, Sligo and Carrigart
The death has occurred peacefully at Sligo University Hospital of Sr Mary McHugh OSU, Temple Street, Sligo and formerly of Carrigart.
She will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her Ursuline Community, the Ursulines of Ireland Wales and Kenya, her sisters and brothers, Sr Sarah OSU, Michael, Gráinne (Edwards), Catherine (Gunn), Martin, Mairead (Callaghan) and Joseph, sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family and friends.
Her remains are reposing at Nazareth Chapel, Church Hill, Sligo (F91A243) on Wednesday from 5pm, concluding with Evening Prayer at 6.15pm.
Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Thursday at 12 noon in the Nazareth Chapel, Church Hill, Sligo. Burial will take place afterwards in the Ursuline Convent Cemetery, Finisklin, Sligo.
All enquiries to Seán Feehily's Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo on 087 2411114 or 071 9159999.
Helen Devenney, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has occurred of Helen Devenney (née Matthewson) College Farm Road, Letterkenny.
Deeply missed by her loving son Max.
Helen's remains will be reposing at the funeral home, Port Road, Letterkenny on Tuesday from 7pm to 9pm.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday, April 19, at 11am in St Baithin's Church, St Johnston with burial afterwards in the family plot.
Barney Kerr, Rathmullan
The death has occurred at his home of Barney Kerr, Ballyboe, Rathmullan, Donegal, F92 H7Y7.
Predeceased by his wife Marie, he is deeply regretted by his son James, daughter Yvonne, son-in-law Derek, grandchildren Charlotte, Derek, Rebecca and Sophie, brothers John Pat, Eddie and James, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St Joseph’s Church, Rathmullan with burial afterwards in Rathmullan Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on MCN Media.
Nora Boyce, Downings
The death has taken place of Nora Boyce, Pier Road, Downings.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence. Family time is from 10pm until 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral from there on Wednesday going to the Church of St John the Baptist for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only, a donation in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.
Patsy McLoughlin, Carndonagh
The unexpected death has taken place of Patsy McLoughlin (Rye), Cruck, Carndonagh.
Funeral leaving his home on Wednesday at 10.15am going to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh for Requiem Mass at 11am with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Francis O’Donnell, Ardara
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Francis O’Donnell, 173 Ard Conal, Ardara. He passed away peacefully on his birthday aged 74.
Deeply regretted by his loving family Anna, Bríd, Kate, Rosemary, Dawn and Marcus, grandchildren Caolan, James and Dillon, great-grandchild Brianna, his sister Rosemary Bonner, Ballybofey, brother Tommy O'Donnell, Rossnowlagh. He is predeceased by Edward, Jimmy and Charlie. He will be missed by his nieces, nephews relatives neighbours and friends.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery .
PJ Ward, Ballyshannon
The peaceful death has occurred at North West Hospice, of PJ Ward, 3 Saimer Drive, Ballyshannon surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his wife Philomena and brother Michael, he is sadly missed by his sons Tony (Rachael) and Gary (Claire), his adored grandchildren Jake, Lila and Tiarnan, and all his extended family and friends.
Removal from John McGee & Sons Funeral Home, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon F94 ED21 on Wednesday to St Joseph's Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon, for 11am Funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only; donations in lieu, if so desired to North West Hospice c/o of John McGee & Sons Funeral Directors or any family member.
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