Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, November 2, 2022
The following deaths have occurred:
Peter Kane, Drumlonagher, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Peter Kane, Drumlonagher, Donegal Town. Deeply regretted by his wife Maureen, children Lorraine, Aisling, Siobhan, Peter, Máirín Ann and Tracey, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchild. Peter’s remains will reside at his late residence on Wednesday from 2pm until 9pm.
Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am in St Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town, followed by burial in Clar graveyard. Funeral Mass can be viewed here Peter Kane's Funeral Mass. House private on the morning of the funeral, please. Family flowers only, donations, if so desired, to Donegal Hospice or Bundoran Lifeboats (RNLI) care any family member or Faulkner Funeral Directors.
Paddy Hegarty, Buncrana
The death has occurred of Paddy Hegarty, Buncrana. Loving husband of Angela and dear father of Sean. He will be sadly missed by his daughter-in-law Adeline, grandchildren Dylan and Shannon, brothers Brendan and Jerry sister Anne (Fleming) family circle and friends.
Remains leaving McLaughlin's funeral home Buncrana at 7.15pm this evening Tuesday, November 1 going to his late residence. Funeral from there on Friday, November at 9.15am going to St Mary's Oratory, Buncrana for 10 o'clock Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in Cockhill cemetery.
House Private from 11pm until 10am family flowers only, please.
Paddy Brennan, Killeen, Swinford, Mayo and formerly Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Paddy Brennan, Killeen, Swinford, Mayo and formerly Ballyshannon.
Funeral arrangements later.
Eilish Hunter, née Hegarty, Drumany, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place at her residence of Eilish Hunter, née Hegarty, Drumany, Letterkenny F92 AWR3.
Predeceased by her husband Kenny in 1969 and her daughter Fiona Townley, England in 2011, brother Patsy Hegarty (Ard colmcille), sisters Flo Millward (England) and Monica Hegarty (Drumany). Sadly missed by her sons Glenn and wife Anne, Kenneth and wife Kirsty, son-in-law Simon Townley, sister Pauline Keeve (Manorcunningham), brother Brendan Hegarty (Thailand), grandchildren Bridie, Niall and Jack, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Eilish’s remains will repose at her late residence on Wednesday, November 2 from 12 noon until 10pm and on Thursday, November 3, from 12 noon until 10pm.
Rosary both evenings at 9pm.
Funeral from there on Friday, November 4 at 10.15am going to St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny.
Interment afterwards to New Leck Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Donegal Alzheimer Society c/o any family member.
Thomas Cunningham, Teelin
The death has occurred at University College Hospital, Galway, of Thomas Cunningham, Croaghlin, Teelin.
Predeceased by his father Francie, mother Kitty, brother Francie and sister Peggy. Sadly missed by his brothers Con, Paddy, John Bernard and sister Ann, nieces, nephews, in-laws and a wide circle of neighbours and friends.
Remains reposing at his late residence until removal at 6.30pm Wednesday evening to St Columba's Church, Carrick for 7pm.
Rosary will be held at his late residence on Tuesday at 9pm.
Funeral details will be announced later.
James Joseph Whyte, Omagh and formerly Fahan
The death has occurred of James Joseph Whyte, 9 Glendore Park, Killyclogher, Omagh and formerly of Fahan.
Funeral from his late residence on Wednesday at 12.30pm for Service of Thanksgiving at 2pm in St. Mura’s Church of Ireland, Fahan. Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
In keeping with James’ wishes, the house is private to family, close friends and neighbours.
Donations in lieu of flowers please to the Donegal Hospice, c/o Charles Lynch, Funeral Director or any family member.
Mary Tighe, Stranorlar
The death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny of Marie Tighe, Teevickmoy, Stranorlar.
Beloved wife of James (Jimmy) and much-loved mother of Caitriona, Brian and Conor.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her heartbroken husband, daughter, sons and extended family and friends.
Remains reposing at her late residence on Tuesday from 4pm.
Funeral leaving from there on Thursday at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am.
Interment afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery.
The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar
Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, directly to the Donegal Hospice or care of any family member.
The house is strictly private to family, close friends and neighbours only, please.
James Brennan, Enniskillen, Fermanagh, Carlow and formerly of Donegal
The death has occurred of James Brennan, 6, Silverhill Park, Enniskillen, Fermanagh, BT7 45PU, Carlow Town, Carlow and formerly of Donegal.
Beloved-husband of Mary and loving father of Sheila, Nick and Marcus. Reposing at the family home on Tuesday, November 1 from 3-8pm.
Removal on Wednesday, November 2, at 11.30am to arrive at St. Michael's Church, Darling Street, Enniskillen for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial in Cross Cemetery.
House private to family and friends on morning of the funeral, please.
Mass may be viewed on the St.Michael's Parish Webcam.
Deeply regretted by his wife, daughter, sons, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, large family circle and friends.
Ann Shesgreen, 13 Spencer Court, Castlebar, Mayo and formerly of Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Ann Shesgreen, 13 Spencer Court, Castlebar, Mayo and formerly of Letterkenny. Beloved-mother of Lisa and Tanya Lonergan and loving grandmother of Shauna, Cillian and Mark.
Predeceased by her parents John and Ruperta Shesgreen, sister Mona Coggins and brother Sean.
She will be sadly missed by her loving daughters Lisa and Tanya, son-in-law Ray Malanaphy, grandchildren Shauna, Cillian and Mark and his wife Geraldine, family circle, relatives and her many friends.
Ann will repose in Kilcoyne's Funeral Home, Thomas Street, Castlebar, County Mayo on Thursday evening for family and close friends only with private cremation to follow.
Family flowers only, please.
Jim McDaid, England and formerly of Mindoran, Clonmany
The death has occurred of Jim McDaid, Wellingborough, Northhampshire, England and formerly of Mindoran, Clonmany.
His Funeral Mass will take place in St Edmund’s Wellingborough at 2pm on Wednesday, November 2.
Jim will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
John Taylor, Carrickbrack, Convoy
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of John Taylor, Carrickbrack, Convoy, F93K5W4.
Retired sergeant of the 28th Inf. Bn. Finner Camp. Predeceased by his parents Johnny and Nora, Carrigans and sister Noleen. Much-loved husband of Ann, devoted father of Claire and husband Paul Hegarty, Nora and partner Adam Pearson, and daughter Lauren, grandfather of Oran, Kayla, Caiden, Cillian and Noah. John will be sadly missed by his brother Brian Taylor, Carrigans.
His remains are reposing at his late residence.
Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday at 11.30am for 12pm Funeral Mass in St Mary’s Church, Convoy, followed by burial in the new cemetery.
Family time please from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice, care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director, Convoy.
Eileen Duffy, 1 An Sruthán, Ramelton
The peaceful death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Eileen Duffy, 1 An Sruthán, Ramelton, F92 HV59.
Deeply regretted by her sister Rita Naylor (Leicester, England), nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Predeceased by her brother Brendan Duffy and her sisters Teresa Deacon, Anna Peoples and Doreen McHugh.
Remains reposing at her home. Removal from there on Tuesday, November 1, at 5.45pm going to St Mary’s Church, Ramelton, arriving at 6pm to repose overnight. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, November 2, at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Daniel Gallagher (Agnes), Meenbanad, Kincasslagh and formerly of Owey Island
The death has occurred in Convoy Nursing Home of Daniel Gallagher (Agnes), Meenbanad, Kincasslagh and formerly of Owey Island.
His remains reposed in McGlynn’s Funeral Home, Dungloe.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Kincasslagh with interment afterwards in Belcruit Cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member or Shaun McGlynn Funeral Director.
Joe Kearney, Carrowmore, Glentogher, Carndonagh
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Joe Kearney, Carrowmore, Glentogher, Carndonagh.
Remains reposing at his late residence.
Funeral leaving there 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.
John Kenneth McFall, Dunfanaghy and Dungannon
The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of John Kenneth McFall, Muntermellan, Dunfanaghy, and formerly Dungannon, County Tyrone.
His remains will be reposing at Letterkenny funeral home (F92 P407) on Tuesday from 7pm to 9pm for viewing.
Cremation service in Lakelands Crematorium, County Cavan will take place on Wednesday at 2pm.
Carol Anderson, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Carol Anderson, née Gallagher, formerly from Cluain Barron, Ballyshannon, on October 3 in England.
Sadly missed by her husband Sandy, her daughters Andrea and Stephanie Whelan, her sisters Dympna (Donegal Town), Colette (Galway), Joy (Castlefin), Marie, Sheila, Fiona and brothers Johnny and Peter her grandchildren Shane, Melissa and Tyla. Predeceased by her son Kieran, her parents Peter and Josephine Gallagher.
Carol's funeral Mass took place on Friday, October 28 at 12.15pm in St Peter's Church, Green Lane, Hazel Grove, UK, SK74EA, followed by cremation at Stockport Crematorium.
There will be a memorial Mass in St. Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon on November 3 at 9.30am.
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