Death notices for Donegal on Friday evening, July 12

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Death notices for Donegal on Thursday morning

The following deaths have taken place:

- Jim Larkin, Letterkenny and London

- Roisin Alsop, Ballybofey

- Michael Gallagher, Dublin and Kilcar

- Stanistawa Hencel, Letterkenny

- Mary Reilly, Letterkenny

- Anthony Devlin, Buncrana

Jim Larkin, Letterkenny and London

The death of Jim (James) Larkin, Shepherds Bush, London, formerly of Lower Main Street, Letterkenny. Jim passed away peacefully at home with his loving children present, after an extended period of poor health.

Adored father to Caroline, Amanda and Alan and grandfather to Erin, Lea and Chloe; much loved by Nath, Gavin and Damian and siblings Jack Larkin and wife Marian, Elsie Cavalli, Terry Larkin, Adrian Larkin, Kevin Larkin, Louie Breslin and husband Barney, Joan McGettigan and husband John, and Brendan Larkin.

Jim will be sadly missed by his in-laws Gerry and Chrissie Kenny, Vera and Phil Dapas and Rita Dolan, godchildren Jenny MacDonald and Paul James, nieces and nephews, cousins, friends and neighbours. He is predeceased by his loving wife Laura, his beloved parents Mary Ellen and Jack, siblings Frances Larkin, Dorothy Scudi, Billy Larkin, Celie Whitmore, Al Larkin and Sr Marian Larkin.

Jim will repose in Barnes and Hicks, 123 Askew Road, Shepherds Bush, London, W12 9AU on Thursday, July 25 from 1pm till 3pm.

Removal to the Holy Ghost and St Stephen Church, Ashchurch Grove, London, W12 9BU at 10.45am with Requiem Mass at 11am on Friday, July 26. Burial will take afterwards at Mortlake Cemetery, Clifford Avenue, London, SW14 7BU.

Roisin Alsop, Ballybofey

The death has occurred of Roisin Alsop, 29 Glenpatrick Park, Ballybofey.

Roisin is survived and will be sadly missed by her parents, Ian and Kathleen Alsop, her daughter Courtney, sons Edward and Eamon, uncles, aunts, cousins, relatives and friends.

The house is strictly private to family only. All welcome to attend the funeral Mass and burial. 

Roisin's funeral will leave her home in Glenpatrick Park at 10.15 am on Saturday for 11 am Requiem Mass in The Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Glenfin, with burial afterwards in Cill Mhuire Cemetery.

Michael Gallagher, Dublin and Kilcar

The death has taken place peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at Beaumont Hospital, of Michael Gallagher, Drumcondra, Dublin and formerly of Cron Road, Kilcar, and Maunsells Park, Taylor’s Hill, Galway).

Beloved husband of the late Kathleen and loving dad to Rose, he is sadly missed by his daughter, son-in-law Michael, grandchildren Ellie, MJ and Max, his sister Mary, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces, great-grandnephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. MIchael is predeceased by his brothers Patrick, Brian, James, Sean, Francie, Con and Peter, his brother-in-law Frank and his niece Irene.

His remains are reposing at his home on Friday from 6pm to 8pm.

Removal on Saturday morning to Our Lady of Consolation Church, Donnycarney, D05XN22, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am. Burial will take place afterwards in Dardistown Cemetery (K67HP26). Mass can be viewed at https://donnycarneyparish.ie/webcam/

Family flowers only please.

Stanistawa Hencel, Letterkenny

The death has taken place at her home, surrounded by her loving family, of Stanistawa Hencel, 18 Leitir Beag Crievesmith, Letterkenny.

Deeply saddened by daughter Renata, son-in-law Ryszaud, grandchildren and great grandchildren; fondly remembered by extended family, neighbours and the wider Polish community.

Stanistawa will be reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, F92 XE35 on Friday from 7pm to 9pm.

Funeral mass will take place in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny on Saturday at 11am followed by interment in New Leck Cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny

Mary Reilly, Letterkenny

The death has taken place in the Letterkenny University Hospital of Mary Reilly, née Lafferty, and formerly of Castlefin Ashbrook, Letterkenny.

Beloved wife of Louie, cherished mother of Alan, Kevin and Norena, loving granny to Finn and dear mother-in-law to Eileen. Sadly missed by her sisters Noreen, Catherine, Geraldine and brother Michael and all extended family and friends. She is predeceased by her parents Jim and Nora and brothers John and Seamus.

Funeral mass on Saturday at 1pm in St Eunans Cathedral, Letterkenny with burial afterwards in Castlefin Cemetery. Mass can be viewed at www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny

Family flowers only please with donations in lieu to the Oncology Ward, Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o any family member or Con Mc Daid Funeral Directors.

Anthony Devlin, Buncrana

The sudden death has occurred of Anthony Devlin, Dun Na Ri Slavery, Buncrana.

Anthony will be sadly missed and never forgotten by his loving fiancé Grainne, his cherished sons Joe and Odhran, his loving parents Philip and Una, his sisters Tara, Tina, Leanne, brother-in-law Ian, his granny Annie Devlin, aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbours and his many friends and the wider family circle.

Anthony’s remains are reposing at his parents Philip and Una's home Sarida, Ballymagan, Buncrana. Family Time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral. 

Funeral from the family home at 10am on Saturday going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for 11 am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill

Family flowers only.

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