Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Friday evening, May 1
The following deaths have taken place:
- Frank Morgan, Dunkineely
- Michael Sandilands, Milford
- Anne McDevitt, Convoy
- Francena Diver, Strabane and Buncrana
- Molly McCarry, Dungloe
- Patrick Campbell, Glenties
- Carmel Brennan, Donegal Town
- John Brogan, Glenalla
- Tony McDermott, Donegal Town
- Teresa Walsh, Letterkenny
- Billy Black, Convoy
- Brian Winston, Ramelton
- Iris Smyth, Letterkenny
- Noreen Gillespie, Letterkenny
- Una O Doherty, Nottingham and Fanad
Frank Morgan, Dunkineely
The death has occurred of Frank (Proinsias) Morgan, Brenter, Dunkineely (formerly Belfast).
He passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Forever loved and deeply missed by his wife Fionnuala, his children Joseph and Mary, his adored grandchildren Stephen and Aoife.
Remains reposing on Saturday from 2 pm to 8 pm followed by Rosary.
Funeral Mass on Sunday at 1.30 pm in St Patrick's Church, Drumkeen (F93 D542), followed by burial in Drumkeen Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Letterkenny Patients Comfort Fund, care of any family member.
Michael Sandilands, Milford
The peaceful death has taken place of Michael Sandilands, Lower Mount Marian, Milford.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Etta, daughters Jennifer (Norman) and Heather (Colin), grandchildren Samantha (Mark), Jonathan (Dearbhla) and Tori, Hayley (Mark) and family, sister Bridie, brothers James (Winnie) and Joseph (Doreen), sisters-in-law Noreen and Betty (Bertie), brothers-in-law Robert (Lucia) and Matt (Helen), nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Predeceased by his sister Mary and brother John.
Reposing at the residence of his daughter Jennifer and Norman Gallagher, Moross, Tamney, Fanad, F92 YA27, from 6pm on Friday May 1.
Funeral service at the house on Sunday at 3pm. Interment afterwards in Milford Presbyterian Cemetery.
Family time from 10pm until 11am. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member.
Anne McDevitt, Convoy
The death has occurred of Anne McDevitt (née O’Donnell), Tullydonnell, Convoy, Co. Donegal F93 H94K.
Anne will be lovingly missed by her husband Damien, her sons and daughters, Stephen, Kellie (Paul), Allan (Ilaria) and Ciara (Rob), and her cherished grandchildren Emma, Conor, Noah, Gianluca, Leo and Arlie. She is also deeply mourned by her sisters Maureen, Angela and Jacquline, her brother Brian, her brothers‑in‑law, sisters‑in‑law, nieces, nephews, and all her extended family and friends.
Anne is predeceased by her parents Paddy and Bridie O’Donnell, and her brother Patsy. May they all Rest in Peace.
Anne will repose at her late residence on Saturday, May 2 from 3pm to 9pm and on Sunday (May 3rd) from 3pm to 9pm.
Family time on the morning of the funeral, please.
Parking will be available at St Mary’s Church car park, with a shuttle service running to and from the wake.
Funeral from her home on Monday morning (May 4th) at 11.15am, travelling to St. Baithin’s Church, St Johnston for 12 noon Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Parkinson’s Ireland, Donegal Branch, c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
Francena Diver, Strabane and Buncrana
The death has taken place at her home, 12 Carrick Strand, Strabane of Francena Diver formerly Francena Doherty (Bighill), 28 Marian Park, Buncrana.
Beloved wife of the late Billy Diver, much loved mother of Diane (James), Mary (Malachy), Billy (Maria), Gerard(Cobhlaith), Aishling (John), Theresa (Danny) and Peter (Caoilfhionn) and sister of Pat, Sheila, Colm, Kay, Rosaleen, Josephine and the late John, Peter and Clare.
Reposing at her home on Saturday, May 2 from 2p.m.
Funeral leaving her home on Monday (May 4th) at 9.15a.m. for Requiem Mass in St Mary`s Church, Melmount at 10a.m.
Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, twenty grandchildren, three great grandchildren, brothers, sisters and family circle.
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.
Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam.
Donations in lieu of flowers please to Marie Curie c/o Quigley Funeral Directors, Newtown Place, Strabane.
Molly McCarry, Dungloe
The peaceful death has occurred of Molly McCarry (née Boyle) at her home in Carnmore Rd, Dungloe (F94 K8X4).
Predeceased by her loving husband John and infant daughter Eithna.
Deeply missed by her family Loretta, Desmond, John Brendan, Enda, Ciarán, Cróna, grandchildren and extended family.
Reposing at McGlynn’s Funeral Parlour on Friday, May 1 from 4pm to 8pm, with removal after rosary to her family home in Carnmore Road.
Reposing there on Saturday from 11am to 8pm. House private after rosary. Funeral Mass on Sunday 3rd May at 11am in St. Cróna’s Church Dungloe.
Burial afterwards in Maghery cemetery.
Patrick Campbell, Glenties
The peaceful death has occurred at Sligo University Hospital of Patrick (Paddy) Campbell, Mill Road, Glenties.
Predeceased by his wife Beatrice and sisters Peggy and Rosaleen.
Sadly missed by his brothers Brian (Maresa), Frankie (Nora), Nieces , Nephews , extended family , neighbours and friends.
Paddy’s remains with repose at Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield Ardara F94A250 on Friday, May 1 from 5pm until 8pm and Saturday from 5pm until 8pm.
Cremation at Lakeland’s Crematorium , Co. Cavan.
Carmel Brennan, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Carmel Brennan (nee Tierney) Marian Villas, Donegal Town suddenly but peacefully at home.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Tony (21st June 2012).
Carmel will be dearly missed and remembered with love by her children Mary (Ernan) Hugh, Carly (Gary), Jacqueline, Catherine (Peter) Grandchildren Ava, Aaron, Leanne, Dylan and Rosie. Great grandchildren Maya, Éimí and Fionn, Brother Raymond (Mary Ellen) , sister Dolores (Laurence Deceased) nieces and nephews, friends and neighbours.
Carmel’s remains will repose at the home of her daughter Mary Mc Gettigan, Revlin, Donegal Town on Saturday, May 2 from 12 noon until rosary at 9pm.
Carmel’s remains leave her daughters home on Sunday, May 3 at 10:15am to arrive at St Mary's Church, Killymard for 11 o'clock mass with burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please donations if so desired to Animals In Need care of any family member or Faulkner Funeral Directors.
House private on Sunday morning please.
John Brogan, Glenalla
The death has taken place of John Brogan formerly of Glenalla, brother of Michael Brogan, Glenalla.
Funeral Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Rathmullan at 12 noon on Monday followed by interment of ashes in the adjacent cemetery.
The Mass can be viewed on MCN Media, on the following link https://mcn.live/Camera/st-joesphs-church-rathmullan.
Enquiries to Mc Elwee Funeral Directors.
Tony McDermott, Donegal Town
The peaceful death has occurred at his late residence of Tony McDermott (Millpark Hotel and Kiltimagh Hotel), surrounded by his loving family and close friends.
Beloved husband of Bernie and much-loved father to Claire (Emmett), Ronan, Niamh (Kevin), Gavin (Bridie), and Crona. His cherished grandchildren Leo, Ryan, Jamie, Oran, Liam, Conal, and Aidan.
Reposing at Gallagher’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles (F94X02N) on Saturday, May 2 from 4pm until 8pm and on Sunday from 1pm until 4pm.
Funeral Mass on Monday, May 4 at 1pm in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mountcharles, with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Oncology Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital. House strictly private at all times.
The Funeral Mass will be live-streamed on the Gallagher Funeral Directors & Funeral Home Facebook page.
Teresa Walsh, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place in the Letterkenny University Hospital of Teresa (Tina) Walsh, Glencar Scotch, Letterkenny.
Pre-deceased by her daughter Karen, her brothers Michael and Lawrence. Beloved wife of Michael, loving mother of Christy (Ciara) and Anthony (Paula).
Deeply and deservedly regretted by her loving husband, sons, sisters Breid and Elizabeth, daughter-in-law Ciara, son-in-law Shaun, grandchildren Saoirse and Tiarnàn, nieces and nephews, brothers-in-law and sister-in-law and many friends.
House strictly private at all times please.
Reposing at The Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny (F92 XE35), Friday, May 1 from 4pm - 6pm and from 2pm - 4:30pm Saturday with removal to St Eunan's Cathedral to repose overnight arriving for 5pm.
Funeral Mass at 12 noon on Sunday in St Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny with burial afterwards in Conwal Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny.
Family flowers only please with donations in lieu if desired to the Letterkenny University Hospital Patients Comfort fund, c/o any family member or Con Mc Daid Funeral Directors.
Billy Black, Convoy
The peaceful death has taken place at The Donegal Hospice of Billy Black, Cornagillagh, Convoy F93V303.
Billy is predeceased by his parents Jeannie and William, and brothers Roy and Sammy.
He will be sadly missed by his daughter Ruth (Kevin), daughter Heather (David), son William (Erin), his grandchildren, his sisters Pearl and Jennifer, and the wider family circle.
His remains will repose at his late residence from 7pm – 10pm on Thursday, April 30 and on Friday from 12noon – 10pm.
Funeral leaving from his home on Saturday at 2.30pm going to Convoy Presbyterian Church for 3pm Service of Thanksgiving, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
Family time please, on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only, donations in memory of Billy to the Donegal Hospice, care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director.
Brian Winston, Ramelton
The death has taken place of Brian Winston, Rectory Road, Ramelton, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at Ramelton Community Hospital.
Beloved husband of Jean. Deeply regretted by his sister Breda and brother Tom, sisters-in-law Ita, Mary, Ita, Kathleen, Catriona and Kathleen, brothers-in-law Dominic and Eamon, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Predeceased by his parents Barney and Margaret, brothers Brendan and Joe and brother-in-law Willie Joe.
Reposing at his home today, Thursday, April 30th, from 6pm until 10pm and tomorrow, Friday, May 1st, from 12 noon until 10pm.
House private to family, friends and neighbours.
Requiem Mass on Saturday, May 2 at 1pm in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton.
Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Mary’s Church Ramelton on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/ramelton.
Family time on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only.
Donations if desired to Ramelton Community Hospital Patients’ Comfort Fund, c/o any family member or Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.
Iris Smyth, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place in Larissa Lodge, Nursing Home, Carnamuggagh, Letterkenny of Iris Smyth, 8 Thorndale, Letterkenny, formerly Glencar, Letterkenny.
Predeceased by her brother Harold, and sister Pearl.
Sadly missed by her family, sisters Ruth and Jean, sister-in-law Myrtle, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at the Eternal Light Funeral Home, Carnamuggagh, Letterkenny, F92 XE35 on Friday, May 1, from 7pm until 9pm, where all are most welcome to respects.
Removal from there at 9pm to Trinity Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Letterkenny, for prayers and to repose overnight.
Funeral Service on Saturday at 1:30pm.
Interment afterwards in Gortlee Cemetery.
Funeral Service can be viewed on Trinity Letterkenny Presbyterian Church Letterkenny Facebook Page.
Family flowers only.
Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society, c/o Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.
Noreen Gillespie, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital on Wednesday, April 29 of Noreen Gillespie, Cleary House, Knocknamona, Letterkenny and formerly from Dunkineely.
Deeply missed by her loving sisters Marie Boyd (Dunkineely), Eileen Gallagher (Killybegs), Lily Byrne (Bruckless), brother Brendan Gillespie (Dunkineely), brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Noreen is predeceased by her parents Charlie and Nora and her brother Noel.
Removal from the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny F92 XE35 on Thursday, April 30 at 5.45pm going to St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny to repose overnight.
Requiem Mass there on Friday at 11am which can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny. Private cremation to take place later at Noreen’s request.
Memorial Mass for Noreen will take place at 10am on Saturday, May 9 in the Church of St. Joseph and St Conal, Bruckless with interment of ashes remains afterwards in the family plot in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Cleary House c/o any family member.
Una O Doherty, Nottingham and Fanad
The death has occurred of Una O Doherty (Nee Martin), Nottingham and Ballinalost, Fanad, Co. Donegal, F92 N6FH.
Predeceased by her parents Paddy and Catherine, and brothers Tommy and Tony.
Much-loved sister of Sean (Mary), Mick (Margaret), Pat (May), Seamus (Susan), Plunkett (Rita), Aidan (Ann), Kathleen and Brendan (Bernie).
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving nephews, nieces, extended family & many friends.
Remains reposing at the Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny on Thursday, 30th April, from 2pm to 4 pm with removal at 4 pm to her home in Ballinalost.
Wake on Thursday from 5pm and from 10 am Friday.
Rosary on both nights at 9 pm.
Funeral on Saturday at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Fanvolty, Fanad, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu to Fanavolty Community Hall Restoration Fund, care of any family member or Eamonn Scott Funeral Director.
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