Death notices and funeral arrangements on Thursday morning, May 7
The following deaths have taken place:
- Margaret Greene, Mullaghduff and Meath
- Grainne O'Malley, Carrick and Dublin
- Johnny D Earley, Ardara and Glenties
- Maeve Hart, Carndonagh and Louth
- Michael Lafferty, Castlefin and Galway
- Maura Connaughton, Ardara and Dublin
- Nora Gallagher, Ramelton, Letterkenny and Glasgow
- Brian McLaughlin, Malin and Derry
- Mary Melly, Killybegs
- Danny (Dermot) Sullivan, Buncrana and Louth
Margaret Greene, Mullaghduff and Meath
The death has taken place of Margaret (Rita) Greene, née Bonner, Silverlawns, Navan, Meath and formerly of Mullaghduff, Donegal. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda following a short illness.
Predeceased by her husband Donal, parents Hugh and Annie, brothers Cormac, Joe and Connie and sister Moya, Rita will be forever remembered and loved by her sons Dennis and Donal Áodh, grandchildren Nathan, Darragh, Aoife, Oisín and Donal Óg, daughters in law Marion and Maggie, brother John, sisters Eileen and Bríd, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Her remains are reposing at St Joseph’s Chapel of Rest, Old Johnstown, Navan, C15 C425, on Friday from 4.30pm to 6.30pm.
The funeral is arriving at St Patrick’s Church, Slane, C15 XYA2 on Saturday morning for Funeral Mass at 11am with burial afterwards in St Erc’s Cemetery, Slane.
Family flowers only please.
Grainne O'Malley, Carrick and Dublin
The death has taken place peacefully at Ashbury Nursing Home of Grainne O'Malley, née Bryce, Blackrock, County Dublin and formerly of Carrick, County Donegal.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her devoted husband Gerard, brother Seán, her loving children Shane, Victoria, and Garrett, her adored grandchildren Alice, Andrew, Ethan, and Evan, son-in-law and daughters-in-law Maria, William and Denise, extended family, neighbours, and friends, Grainne is predeceased by her beloved siblings Liam, Dermot, Anna, and Thérese.
Her remains are reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Newtown Park, A94 X308 on Friday from 5pm to 7pm.
Removal on Saturday morning to the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock, arriving for Reception Prayers at 9.40am, followed by family words of appreciation. Requiem Mass will begin at 10am, with burial thereafter in Kilternan Cemetery Park.
Johnny D Earley, Ardara and Glenties
The peaceful death has occurred of Johnny D Earley, Main Street, Ardara, formerly of Mullinard, Glenties surrounded by his loving family and close friends.
Predeceased by his parents Dan and Mary Earley and his sister Ann Boyle, Johnny D will be greatly missed by his beloved wife Gretta his son Don (Tina) his daughter Gwen (Robert) and grandchildren Caoimhe, Conor, Tomas, Tadhg, Donncha and Kenzie; his sisters Margaret (Paul), Maura (Johnny RIP), Patricia (Rodger), nieces and nephews.
His remains will repose at McCabe's Funeral Home, Ardara F94VCK1, with wake continuing on Thursday at his home in Mullinard, Glenties, F94 YR88) from 12pm to 9pm.
Requiem Mass will take place at 11pm on Friday in the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara followed by burial in Glenties Cemetery.
Maeve Hart, Carndonagh and Louth
The death has taken place of Maeve Hart, née Ward, Dromiskin, Louth and formerly Pound Street, Carndonagh. She passed away peacefully in the exceptional care of the staff of Curam Care Home with her loving family and friends by her side.
Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Margaret, and brother John; beloved and dear wife of Tony, and sister of Patsy and Eamon; Maeve was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by her husband, brothers, brother-in-law Michael Troy, sisters-in-law Margaret, Wendy and Ann, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends, and by her former colleagues in St Vincent's Secondary School.
Her remains are reposing at Shevlin’s Funeral Home, Barrack Street, A91 Y3CX, on Thursday from 4pm to 8pm. House strictly private please.
Removal on Friday morning at 9.40am driving to St Fursey’s Church, Haggardstown, A91 XH75 arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am. Burial will take place afterwards in Carndonagh Cemetery, County Donegal, arriving at 2.30pm approximately.
Michael Lafferty, Castlefin and Galway
The death has taken place of Michael (Mick) Lafferty, Seaman Drive, Riverside, Galway City, Galway and formerly of Grahamsland, Castlefin, County Donegal. He passed away peacefully in University Hospital Galway, after a long illness bravely borne, with his loving family by his side.
He will be sadly missed by his loving wife and soulmate Josephine, daughters Michelle, Marita and Helen, son Mark, adored grandchildren Maya, James, Zach, Alex and Luca, sons-in-law Jarlath and Fabio, daughter-in-law Margaret, sisters Noreen, Catherine, Geraldine and their families, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and many friends. Mick is predeceased by his parents Jim and Nora, sister Mary and brothers John and Seamus.
His remains are reposing in Irwin’s Funeral Home, Bóthar Irwin, Galway, H91 CK84, on Thursday from 5pm, with private removal at 6.30pm to his residence. House private please.
Mick’s Requiem Mass will take place on Friday in St Patrick's Garrison Church, Renmore, H91 E22C at 11am, followed by cremation service in Shannon Crematorium, County Clare, V14 PV30.
There is ample parking available at The Corrib Shopping Centre Multi-Story Car Park, H91 DP6R, which is only a two-minute walk to/from the funeral home. The entrance to the car park is from Bóthar Na mBan. Please note that this car park will close at 9pm on Thursday evening.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Down Syndrome Ireland or St Pius’ Ward, University Hospital Galway.
Maura Connaughton, Ardara and Dublin
The death has taken place of Maura Connaughton, Kiltipper Woods Care Centre, Tallaght, Dublin and formerly of Ardara, County Donegal. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the wonderful care of the staff of Kiltipper Woods Care Centre.
Beloved wife of the late Sean, much loved mam of Niall, Anne, Donal and Enda, cherished grandmother of Paul, Annmarie, Sarah, Sean, Darragh and Liam and loving mother-in-law of the late Ken. Maura will be forever loved and very sadly missed by her loving sons, daughter, grandchildren, daughters-in-law Aileen, Miriam and Rosie, sisters-in-law Ita and Kay, nieces, nephews, extended family and her wide circle of friends.
Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday at 10am in St Anne’s Church, Bohernabreena and afterwards to Newlands Cross Crematorium arriving for 12 noon.
Nora Gallagher, Ramelton, Letterkenny and Glasgow
The death has taken place peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital, of Nora Gallagher, An Gleann Rua, Killylastin, Letterkenny.
Deeply regretted by her loving family, daughter Lisa (Craig), son Paul, adored grandson Lauchlan, mother Bríd, sisters Margaret (Josie), Kathleen (Peter), Ann (Danny), Bridie (Anthony), Mena (John) and Julie (Malachy), brother Michael (Lisa), nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her father Michael and brother Pat.
Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Brian McLaughlin, Malin and Derry
The death has taken place of Brian McLaughlin, Derry and Malin.
Beloved son of the late Rose and Bernard, formerly of The Three Flowers, Coshquin, loving brother of Kathleen and the late Danny, Annie, Mary, Rosaleen and Eilish and a much loved uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle.
Funeral from there on Thursday at 11.30am for 12 noon on Requiem Mass in Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty with interment afterwards in St Patrick’s cemetery, Aughaclay, Malin. The Mass can be viewed live via the church webcam.
Mary Melly, Killybegs
The death has occurred of Mary Melly, St Catherine's, Fintra Road, Killybegs, County Donegal, F94K535.
Predeceased by her husband Conal; deeply regretted by her loving daughters Dareena and Arlene, grandchildren Leah, Adam, Barry, Gemma and Aimee, sons-in-law Sean and Manus; sadly missed by her brother Padraig, sisters Margaret and Brid, extended family and friends.
House private morning of the funeral.
Funeral on Thursday at 2pm in St Mary's of the Visitation Church, Killybegs with burial afterwards in the local graveyard.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Renal Unit Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.
Danny (Dermot) Sullivan, Buncrana and Louth
The death has taken place of Danny (Dermot) Sullivan, High Lane, Adamstown, Dunleer, County Louth and formerly of Buncrana, County Donegal. He passed away peacefully aged 77yrs in the care of the staff at High Lane, Dunleer.
Predeceased by his brothers Paddy and Hubert, Danny will be sadly missed by his sisters Ann and Bridie, nieces, nephews and everyone who knew him within the St John of God community where for 71 years he has been loved and cared.
Funeral Mass on Thursday at 1pm in St Mary’s Chapel, Cockhill, Buncrana, Donegal F93 F9VE with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed live at www.buncranaparish.com
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