Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, September 27, 2023

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.

May she rest in peace.

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:

https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-macartans-cathedral-monaghan

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, Tuesday, September 26 and from 11am to 10pm on Wednesday, September 27. Rosary both nights 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.

Michael McBride, South Mall, Lismore, Waterford / Rosnakil, Fanad

The death has occurred of Michael McBride, South Mall, Lismore, Waterford and Rosnakil, Fanad.

A retired woodwork teacher, he passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, in the loving care of the staff of Amberley Nursing Home, Fermoy.

Much loved husband of Mary (née Lynch), dad to Edel, Valerie and Michael. Grandad (Grandy) to Odhran, Fiadh and Donnacha. Deeply regretted by his brothers Cathal and Hugh, sister Geraldine, sons-in-law Alan and Brian, extended family and many friends.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday, September 27 at 10.30am followed by private cremation. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the Facebook page: Lismore Ballysaggart Mass.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Amberley Nursing Home, Fermoy or Alzheimers Society of Ireland.

House private, please.

Sinead McLaughlin (née Monteith) 4 Hillview, Buncrana

The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Sinead McLaughlin (née Monteith) 4 Hillview, Buncrana.

Beloved wife of Martin and dear mother of Amy, loving daughter of Johnny and Annie Monteith, Park, Co Derry. Dear sister of Sharon, Yvonne and John, daughter-in-law of Mary McLaughlin, Cockhill Road, sadly missed by her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, family circle and friends.

House private on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral from her residence on Wednesday at 10.15am going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Funeral Mass can be viewed online at: www.churchservices.tv/cockhill

Michael McFadden, Killult and Ardsbeg, Gortahork

The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Michael McFadden, Killult and Ardsbeg, Gortahork.

Survived by his wife Gráinne, daughters Sally and Anna, his parents Charlie and Anna, sisters Teresa, Isobel and brother Seamus, mother-in-law Sally, niece, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, uncles, aunts and a large circle of family and friends.

His remains will repose at Sally Brennan’s residence in Ardsbeg, Gortahork (F92 VY18).

Funeral from there on Wednesday, September 27, for 11am Requiem Mass in Christ the King Church, Gortahork (F92 DP86) with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live at: www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/christ-the-king-gortahork

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

Kathleen McFadden, 270 Bridgend, Ramelton

The peaceful death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Kathleen McFadden, 270 Bridgend, Ramelton, (F92 T6D2).

Remains will repose at her home.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday, September 27 at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live at: www.churchservices.tv/ramelton. Family time please from 10pm to 10am and on the morning of the Funeral.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Orthopaedic Ward, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.

Mary Ferry (née McEvoy) Ballymacool Upper, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Mary Ferry (née McEvoy) Ballymacool Upper, Letterkenny, (F92 T6PK) and formerly of Fruithill Park, Belfast.

Predeceased by her daughter Ciara, July 22, parents Vincent and Anne, sister Alice and brother Joe. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Noel, daughter Rionach, daughter-in-law Lorraine and grandchildren Kelsey, Orlaith and Cillian and sister Joanne (Sean Fitzpatrick) and Kathleen (Noel Kelly), sister-in-law Maureen, the Ferry and McEvoy families.

Funeral from her late residence on Wednesday, September 27 going to St Eunan’s Cathedral for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed live on the link: www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery.

Family time please on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only please, donations if wished to Hillcrest House, Residents Comfort Fund, Letterkenny or the Donegal Alzheimer’s Society c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road., Letterkenny.

Limited parking is available at O’Donnell Park, Letterkenny with lifts to and from the house from 6pm, please park at St Eunan’s clubhouse.

Mary Josephine Whitters Borland, Bredagh Glen, Moville

The death has taken place of Mary Josephine Whitters Borland, Bredagh Glen, Moville.

Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday, September 27 at 12 noon in Greenbank Presbyterian Church, Quigley's Point followed by private cremation. Family home private on the morning of the Funeral Service, please.

Rosaleen McCafferty, Kilmacrennan Road, Milford

The death has taken place at Donegal Hospice of Rosaleen McCafferty, Kilmacrennan Road, Milford (F92 W8N5).

Reposing at the family home.

Requiem Mass in St. Peter’s Church, Milford at 11am on Wednesday, September 27 followed by interment in Milford Cemetery The house is private to family, close friends and neighbours.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Donegal Hospice care of any family member or McElwee Funeral Directors.

The Mass can be viewed at: https://www.churchservices.tv/milford

Robbie McCandless, Malin Head

The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Robbie McCandless, Bree, Malin Head.

Robbie’s remains will repose at Liam Collins Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh, (F93 E4FN), where you are welcome to pay your respects on Tuesday, September 26 until 7pm, before removal to Cloncha Church of Ireland, Malin Town.

Robbie’s Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday, September 27 at 2pm, followed by burial in the family plot in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member.

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