Deaths notices for Donegal - Monday evening, December 2

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The following deaths have taken place:

- John Boyle, Meath and Ardara

- Tiernan Doherty, Carndonagh

- Fionn McLaughlin, Manorcunningham

- Mary McGovern, Donegal Town

- Ane Marie Eichel, Ardara

- Charles Fox, Letterkenny

- Joseph Gallagher, Laghey

- Garry McGrath, Dunfanaghy and Belfast

- Billy Moran, Greencastle, Derry and Manchester

- Ryan Doherty, Derry and Lifford

John Boyle, Meath and Ardara

The death has occurred of John Boyle, Silverlawn, Navan, Co. Meath and formerly Ardara, at Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda.

Predeceased by his parents Michael and Agnes, brothers Seamus, Michael, Willie and Peter, sister Annie. He will be very sadly missed by his loving wife Mary of 53 years, son Hugh, daughters Rosalind and Louise, grandchildren Shane, Ronan, Sophie, Seán and Daragh, daughter-in-law AnnMarie, son-in-law Stephen, brothers Tom and Louis, sisters Mary and Noreen, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at his son Hugh's residence Tatestown, Navan C15XHP1 on Wednesday from 4pm until 8pm. Arriving to StOliver's Church, Blackcastle on Thursday morning for 10am Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in St Finian's Cemetery, Old Athboy Road.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff in The Oriel Ward in Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital who cared for John with great compassion and dignity.

 

Tiernan Doherty, Carndonagh

The tragic death has taken place of Tiernan Doherty, 14 Convent Road, Carndonagh.

Shocked and saddened by his passing are his loving parents Kevin and Louise.

Tiernan will be sadly missed by his younger brothers Kyrin, Cohen, and Keegan. Tiernan is deeply cherished by his broken-hearted girlfriend Kaylah.

Tiernan is deeply regretted by his grandparents Sean and Maureen, his aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Funeral from late residence on Thursday at 1pm going to Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh for 1:30pm Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam.

Fionn McLaughlin, Manorcunningham

The tragic and sudden death has occurred of Fionn McLaughlin, 7 Raymaghey Heights, Manorcunningham, F92 D4E6.

Beloved son of Rosa McLaughlin. Predeceased by his loving grandparents Barbara and Joe McLaughlin, Ballyboe, Lismonaghan.

Sadly missed by his uncles Joe and Liam and aunties Elizabeth and Shauna, his cousins and wide circle of family and friends.

Due to the tragic circumstances, the wake will be strictly private to family and close friends only.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 1pm in St. Eunan’s Cathedral Letterkenny with burial afterwards in family plot in Conwal Cementery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.steunanscathedral.ie/. Family flowers only with donations in lieu of flowers if desired to Pieta House.

Any enquiries to Con McDaid Funeral Director.

Mary McGovern, Donegal Town

The peaceful death of Mary McGovern (nee Boyle) of O’Maolchonaire Avenue formerly of Meenadreen Glencolmcille. under the care of the oncology ward at Letterkenny University Hospital and Donegal Hospice

Predeceased by her father John Boyle, sadly missed by her husband John, mother Mairead. Her children Nicole (Kevin), Amy(Cormac) Eilish and Terence, her sister Noreen (Pauric) and brother Johnny (Nora) deeply regretted by uncles (Oliver and Padraig) and aunt (Noreen) nieces, nephews and extended family.

Mary’s remains will repose in Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal Town, F94FX3A from 3pm until 9pm on Monday, December 2.

Wake at her late residence on Tuesday from 3pm until rosary at 9pm. House is private to family & friends on Monday and Tuesday nights after 9pm.

Mary’s remains will leave her late residence on Wednesday morning at 10:15 to arrive at St Mary’s Church, Killymard for requiem mass at 11am with burial immediately afterwards in Clar graveyard.

House private on Wednesday morning to family only please.

Family flowers only donations in lieu if so desired to Donegal Hospice care of Faulkner undertakers or any family member.

Ane Marie Eichel, Ardara

The death has occurred of Ane Marie Eichel St.Shanaghan House Ardara. Sadly missed by her loving family, friends and neighbours.

Remains reposing at McCabes Funeral Home Common, Ardara on Tuesday, December 3 from 6pm to 8pm followed by private cremation on Wednesday, December 4 in the Lakelands crematorium, Co Cavan.

Charles Fox, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Charles (Charlie) FOX, Riverside London and formerly Beechwood Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. He passed away suddenly following a long illness in the care of the NHS, Homerton Hospital on Monday, November 18.

Predeceased by his parents Jim and Bridie and his sister Síobhan. He will be greatly missed by his sister Rosemary, his brother Seamus, niece Aisling and her husband Simon, nephew Ronan and his wife Ellen, grandnieces Órlaith and Amandine, grandnephew Fiachra, his extended family and friends.

Reposing in Letterkenny Funeral Home, Port Road, F92 E6PA on Tuesday, December 3 from 7pm to 9pm. Arriving to St Eunan’s Cathedral for Requiem Mass at 11am on Wednesday, December 4. Burial afterwards in the family plot, Conwal Cemetery.

Requiem mass can be viewed live here.

Joseph Gallagher, Laghey

The death has occurred of Thomas Joseph (Joey) Gallagher, Greaghs, Laghey, F94 RW71> He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

Beloved husband of the late Brigid, and father of Deirdre, Clodagh (Kevin), Fionnuala (Danijel), Ronan (Mary), Nigel (Noelia), Damian (Pauline), Jarlath (Eileen).

Joey will repose at home. Visitors welcome on Monday, December 2 from 3pm to 9pm. Please note those attending the wake there will be a one-way system enter via Pettigo road exit via Copany Road. Funeral Mass will be held at St Brigid’s Ballintra on Tuesday, December 3 at 11am with burial after in adjoining cemetery.

Joey will be sadly missed by his sons and daughters, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughters-in-law and extended family members.

Garry McGrath, Dunfanaghy and Belfast

The death has taken place of Garry McGrath, Anseo, Kill, Dunfanaghy, F92N566, formerly of Belfast. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

Dearly beloved husband of Lisa, much loved father to John, Claire, Riona and Charlie. Brother to Jimmy, Paddy, Brian and Mary. Father in-law to Ciara, Michael and Niamh. Cherished grandfather to Cara.

Garry’s remains are reposing at his home. Visitors welcome on Monday, December 2 from 1pm to 8pm.

Requiem Mass will be held at Holy Cross Church, Dunfanaghy on Tuesday, December 3 at 12noon with burial after in adjoining cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live here. Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu if so desired to Donegal Hospice or The Friends of St Lukes c/o Harkin Funeral Directors or any family member. Sadly missed by his loving family and friends.

Billy Moran, Greencastle, Derry and Manchester

The death has taken place of Billy Moran, Glenagiveny, Greencastle, and also of Derry City and Manchester.

Beloved husband of Sarah, cherished father of Robert, Joseph and Grace, dearest son of Marie and the late Johnny, (both of Derry), treasured brother of John, Neal and Michaela, dearly missed son-in-law, brother-in-law, nephew, cousin, uncle, friend and colleague.

Wake to be held from his family home in Manchester on Tuesday from 2pm to 10pm, all welcome.

Funeral service at 12 noon on Wednesday at Altrincham Crematorium, Whitehouse Lane, Dunham Massey, Altrincham, Cheshire WA14 5RH, and afterwards, all welcome.

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Family flowers only please. Donations to The Shark Trust if desired. Please direct all enquiries to Arthur Gresty Funeral Homes, Greystones, 305 Manchester Road, Altrincham, WA14 5PH. 0161 826 6728.

Ryan Doherty, Derry and Lifford

The death has taken place of Ryan Doherty, Beraghvale Close, Derry.

Beloved son of Brian Doherty and Geraldine O’Neill, née McKeever and stepson of the late John O’Neill. Much loved brother of Raymond (Laura) and Lynsey (Ryan). Darling daddy of Ryan and Rebecka, adored grandson of Molly McKeever and much loved uncle of Rachael. Ryan will be sadly missed by all his aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family and friends.

Ryan's remains will be reposing at his mother’s Geraldine's residence Boyagh, Porthall, Lifford, Donegal, F93 KPK2 from 12pm to 9pm on Sunday, and on Monday from 12pm to 9pm. Morning of the funeral private please to family.

Funeral leaving Boyagh, Porthall on Tuesday morning at 9am going to St Mary’s Church, Creggan, Derry for 10am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the Derry City Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/creggan

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