Death notices for Donegal - Friday evening, March 22
The following deaths have taken place:
- Shane Rooney, Cavan and Bundoran
- Gerard Cassidy, Drogheda and Donegal
- Bridget Agnes Byrne, Teelin
- Gabriel Boyle, Milford and Buncrana
- Eva Gallagher, Perth, Australia and Carrigart
- John Kelly, Termon
- Patricia O’Donnell, Dublin, Lifford and Carrigart
- Thomas Doherty, Quigley's Point
- Eddie McLaughlin Junior, Buncrana and Linsfort
- William Quigley, Quigley's Point
- Patricia O'Donnell, Dublin, Lifford and Carrigart
- Catherine Mount, Wicklow and Raphoe
- Brian Evans, Letterkenny and Birmingham
- Liz McGarrigle, Donegal Town and Buncrana
- John Joseph Mohan, Frosses
- Frances Nixon, Donegal Town
- Lorna Kelly, Letterkenny
- Jim McDaid, Buncrana
- Gerard Coyle, Burt
- Barry Devine, Killygordon
Shane Rooney, Cavan and Bundoran
The death has occurred of Shane Rooney, Belturbet, Co Cavan and formerly Bundoran. Sadly missed by his loving family, beloved wife and best friend Grace and treasured son Oisín. Parents Sheila and Pat, brother Patrick, sisters Brenda and Catherine, father in law Peter, brothers in law David, Chris, Francis and Paul (Máire), sisters in law Hazel and Claire (Ciaran), godchildren Daniel and Ava, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and his wide circle of friends. Remains will be reposing at Lawlors Funeral Home (eircode H14 R583) on Sunday evening, 24th March, from 6.00pm until prayers at 8.00pm. Remains will arrive for funeral mass at 11am on Monday morning at Church of Immaculate Conception, Belturbet with burial afterwards in Drumalee cemetery.
Gerard Cassidy, Drogheda and Donegal
The death has occurred of Gerard (Gerry) Cassidy, Beaubec, Drogheda, Co Meath and formerly of Rush and Donegal. He passed away peacefully at St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown surrounded by his loving family after a long illness bravely borne. Sadly missed by his loving wife Brenda, son Ronan, daughter Aoife, stepsons Damien, Philip and Eoghan, brother Fr Peter Cassidy, mother-in-law Bridie, brothers-in-law William and Derek, sister-in-law Pauline, step grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his first wife Kaye, mam Mary and dad Hugh.
Reposing in Townley’s Funeral Home, Crosslanes, Drogheda (A92 XN75) on Sunday afternoon from 2pm until 4pm followed by a Funeral Service at 4.15pm to Celebrate Gerry’s life.
Cremation will take place on Monday at 12.30p.m in Dardistown Crematorium, Dublin (K67 HP26), which can be viewed live. Family flowers only, donations, if desired, To St. Francis Hospice or The Irish Cancer Society.
Bridget Agnes Byrne, Teelin
The death has occurred of Bridget Agnes Byrne (née Carr) Ballymore, Teelin, Donegal, F94K2C4.
Bridget passed away peacefully in her 103rd year in the excellent care of the staff at Killybegs Community Hospital. Predeceased by her loving husband John, her brothers John, Jim, Michael and Francie and her sisters Catherine, Mary Ellen and Margaret. She will be sadly missed by her nieces and nephews, extended family and a large circle of friends.Sincere thanks to all the nursing staff that cared for her so attentively over the past few years.
Removal from Shovlins Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara on Friday, March 22 to arrive at her residence in Teelin for 6pm. Rosary at 9pm. Removal from her late residence on Saturday to St. Columba’s Church, Carrick for 5.30 pm where she will repose overnight. Funeral mass on Sunday at 10am in St Columba’s Church, Carrick with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Killybegs Community Hospital c/o Currans Funeral Services or any family member.
Gabriel Boyle, Milford and Buncrana
The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Gabriel Boyle, dearly loved husband of Iris Carroll-Boyle and loving father of Casey and Quinn. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, brother Jimmy, sisters Nora, Mary, Bernie and Annette, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, uncle, aunts, relatives and friends. Pre-deceased by his brother Johnny.
Funeral Service at Letterkenny Funeral Home Eircode F92 P407 at 3pm on Sunday. Cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at a later date.
Eva Gallagher, Perth, Australia and Carrigart
The death has taken place in Perth, Western Australia, of Eva Gallagher.
Eva’s ashes will be buried in Umlagh Cemetary after 10am Requiem Mass in the Church of St John the Baptist, Carrigart on Monday, March 25.
John Kelly, Termon
The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of John Kelly, Gortnalaragh, Termon, F92 YX29.
Beloved husband of Frances. Much-loved father to Patrick (Lorraine), Colleen (Terence) and Dara.
Much-loved grandfather to Shea, Cian, Senan and Sean, sister Peggy (Charlie), brother, Patrick, nephews, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by sister Nora, mother Nora and father Patrick.
John’s remains will repose at his late home from 7pm Friday with Rosary nightly at 9pm. House private from after the Rosary until 11am.
Funeral Mass in St Columba’s Church, Termon on Sunday, March 24 at 1pm with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live online.
Patricia O’Donnell, Dublin, Lifford and Carrigart
The death has occurred of Patricia (Patsy) O’Donnell, Foxrock, Dublin 18 and formerly of Lifford and Carrigart. She passed away on March 20, peacefully, at St Vincent’s University Hospital.
Predeceased by her husband Kevin and infant son David. Much-loved mother of Paul, Karen, Nick and Anne. Sadly missed by her son-in-law Frank, daughters-in-law Hilary and Carin, grandchildren; Stephanie and her husband Steven, Eva and her partner Seán, Lucy and great-grandchild Louis, sisters-in-law Crona and Mary, brother-in-law, PJ, extended family, friends, wonderful neighbours and her beloved feline companion, Señorita.
Patsy will be reposing on Friday afternoon (22nd March) at home from 4pm to 6pm. House at all other times strictly private.
Funeral Mass at 10am on Saturday, March 23 in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock followed by cremation committal prayers at The Garden Chapel in Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross (D6W HY98).
Thomas Doherty, Quigley's Point
The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Thomas Doherty, Lower Cabry, Quigley's Point, F93 YP71.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sisters Peggy and Eileen.
Much-loved uncle to his nephews and Nieces; James, Seamus, Patrick, Paul, Irene, Brigid, Mary Margaret and Irene.
Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday at 11am in St Columba’s Church, Drung with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.stcolumbasdrung.net. Family time please from 11pm to 11am.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to ICARE C/O Any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin, funeral director.
Eddie McLaughlin Junior, Buncrana and Linsfort
The death has taken place in Cornwall, England of Eddie McLaughlin Junior (Turner), formerly of Ferris Lane, Buncrana and Gortyarrigan, Linsfort.
Deeply shocked and saddened by Eddie’s sudden passing are his parents, loving family and his wider family circle.
Eddie’s remains are reposing at his parents home in Gortyarrigan from 12.30 on Thursday, March 21.
Funeral leaving from there at 10.15 on Saturday morning going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for 11am Requiem Mass with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please.
Donations if desired to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust and Donegal Hospice.
William Quigley, Quigley's Point
The peaceful death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of William Quigley, Gortanny, Quigleys Point.
Beloved Husband of Teresa, much-loved father of Brian, Francis, Liam, Mary, Colm, Norman and the late Laurence.
House private to relatives, close friends and neighbours with family time from 10pm to 11am.
Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday at 2pm in St Columba’s Church, Drung with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.stcolumbasdrung.net. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Donegal Hospice C/O Any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin, funeral director.
Patricia O'Donnell, Dublin, Lifford and Carrigart
The death has occurred peacefully, at St Vincent’s University Hospital of Patricia (Patsy) O'Donnell, née Crawford, Foxrock, Dublin 18 and formerly of Lifford and Carrigart.
Predeceased by her husband Kevin and infant son David; much-loved mother of Paul, Karen, Nick and Anne; sadly missed by her son-in-law Frank, daughters-in-law Hilary and Carin, grandchildren Stephanie and her husband Steven, Eva and her partner Seán, Lucy and great-grandchild Louis, sisters-in-law Crona and Mary, brother-in-law, PJ, extended family, friends, wonderful neighbours and her beloved feline companion Señorita.
Patsy will be reposing on Friday afternoon at home from 4pm to 6pm. House at all other times strictly private.
Funeral Mass at 10am on Saturday morning in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock followed by cremation committal prayers at The Garden Chapel in Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross, D6W HY98. Mass can be viewed online here www.churchservices.tv/foxrock. Family flowers only please.
Catherine Mount, Wicklow and Raphoe
The death has occurred of Catherine Mount, née Kelly, Bray, County Wicklow and formerly of Raphoe. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and in the wonderful care of Blackrock Hospice and previously St Michael’s Ward, St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin.
Dearly loved Mum of Martha and David, much loved sister of Diane and Hugh, she will be lovingly remembered by her extended family and a wide circle of friends.
Her remains are reposing in Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray on Friday from 4pm to 6pm.
Funeral Mass on Saturday at 10am in the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer, Bray followed by cremation in Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Blackrock Hospice.
Brian Evans, Letterkenny and Birmingham
The death has taken place at his home of Brian Evans, Fycorrenagh, Letterkenny and formerly from Birmingham, England.
Deeply missed by his loving wife Molly, nieces and nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Brian’s remains will repose at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny on Friday from 6pm until 7.30pm.
Private cremation will take place later.
Liz McGarrigle, Donegal Town and Buncrana
The death has taken place peacefully at Aras MicSuibhne Nursing Home, Mullinasole, Laghey, of Elizabeth (Liz) McGarrigle, née Burns, of 15 Marian Villas, Donegal Town and formerly of Milltown, Buncrana.
Predeceased by her husband, Eugene; much loved mother to Daniel, (Leanne) and grandmother to Owenie. Deeply regretted by her brothers, Michael and John, sisters, Monica and Teresa and wider family circle.
Her remains are reposing at her son, Daniel's residence in Drumlonagher, Donegal Town F94 P9W7 on Thursday from 6pm until 9pm and Friday from 3pm until 9pm.
Funeral Mass Saturday at 11am in St Mary's Church, Killymard, followed by burial afterwards in St Agatha's Cemetery, Clar.
John Joseph Mohan, Frosses
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital, of John Joseph Mohan, Gargrim, Frosses.
Sadly missed by his devoted wife Mary, daughters Ann Marie, Patricia, Sharon, Lorraine, Fiona and Kathleen, son John, sons-in-law Patrick, Eunan, Lar, Sean and Mark, 13 grandchildren, and great-grandchild, his brothers Patsy, Colm, Leo and Philip; predeceased by his sister Theresa and his brother Connie.
Hs remains will be reposing at Gallagher's Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles, F94 X02N on Thursday from 3pm until 8pm, and on Friday from 3pm until 6pm. House strictly private, please.
Funeral Mass on Saturday in the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses at 11am, with burial afterwards in the Cranny Road Cemetery.
Frances Nixon, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Frances Nixon, née McFadden, Glebe Crest, Donegal Town. She died unexpectedly at Letterkenny Hospital.
Dear mother of Caroline (Dineen), Michael, Anne-Marie and Ciarán. Sadly missed by her loving family, son-in-law Ger, daughters-in-law Helen and Orla, and Anne-Marie's partner Kevin, sister Anne-Marie (McGee) and brother James, grandchildren Shay, Lucy, Cormac, Jamie and Aoibheann, nephews, nieces, relatives, kind neighbours, friends, and husband Jim Nixon.
Reposing in her home, F94H4X5 on Thursday and Friday from 3pm to 9pm. House strictly private on the morning of the funeral.
Requiem Mass in St Patrick's Church, Donegal Town at 12 noon on Saturday, which can be viewed live on https://tawnawillyparish.ie/saint-patricks/ followed by burial afterwards to Gortahork Cemetery. Family flowers only, please.
Lorna Kelly, Letterkenny
The death has taken place of Lorna Kelly, North Kensington, London and 1 Ashleigh Close, College Farm Road, Letterkenny in St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London.
Lorna is forever loved and cherished by her heartbroken parents Eunan and Jenny, her brother Luke and her sister Helen. Lorna is sadly missed and will never be forgotten by her close circle of wonderful friends, her aunties and uncles, Cathy and Tom (Scotland) Peter (Dublin), Rachel (Dublin), JG and Anne (Letterkenny), Jim and Theresa (Letterkenny), Martin and Mary (Letterkenny), her much loved cousins and extended family, her colleagues from the Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare and the Palace of Westminster, London and her beloved cat CP.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
Jim McDaid, Buncrana
The death has occurred at Buncrana Community Hospital of Jim McDaid, 3 St Columba's Avenue, Buncrana.
Beloved husband of Sally, much loved father of Sinéad Doherty and Ailish O'Connor and loving brother of George, Marie McConnell and the late Charlie and Jean.
Deeply mourned and will forever be missed by his loving wife, daughters, sons-in-law, five grandchildren, one great grandchild, brother, sister, extended family and his many friends.
His remains are reposing at his late residence. Family time please from 11pm to 11am.
Funeral leaving his home on Saturday at 1pm going to St Mary's Oratory, Buncrana for Requiem Mass at 1.30pm followed by interment in St Mary's Cemetery, Cockhill. Requiem Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/buncrana
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Buncrana Community Hospital Patients Comfort Fund c/o any family member.
Gerard Coyle, Burt
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Gerard Coyle, Bohillion, Burt.
Predeceased by his wife Mary, née Burns; much loved father of James, Martin, Anthony, Barry and Philip and loving brother of Kevin, Noel, Neil and Eileen McClay. Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by his sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sister, extended family and friends.
His remains are reposing at his home. Family time please from 10pm to 10am.
Funeral on Saturday, leaving his home at 10.15am going to St Aengus' Church, Burt for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in Burt Cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/burt.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, to Medical 3, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.
Barry Devine, Killygordon
The death has occurred of Barry Devine, Carricknamana, Killygordon, F93 ET9T. He died peacefully in Staffordshire, England, surrounded by his loving family on March 6.
Husband of Anna (née Mc Colgan), of Carnone, Killygordon, father of Kerrie and Paul. Barry will be deeply missed.
His remains are reposing at his home in Carricknamana on Friday from 6pm to 10pm. The house is private to immediate family and neighbours only please.
Burial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 10am in St Patrick's Church, Crossroads, Killygordon with interment afterwards in St Mary's Cemetery, Castlefinn. The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam.
Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his entire family circle.
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