Death notices for Donegal on Friday morning, April 5

The following deaths have taken place:

- Liam Breslin, Offaly and Donegal Town

- Nora McBrearty, St Johnston and Glenties

- Brendan Holmes, Newtowncunningham

- Mary Anne Bonner, Doochary

- Ellen Simmons, Pettigo

- Rose Byrne, Kilcar

Liam Breslin, Offaly and Donegal Town

The death has taken place of Liam Breslin, Athlone Road, Ferbane, Offaly and native of Donegal Town. He died peacefully sunnounded by his family, in the loving care of the staff at Tullamore Regional Hospital.

Liam is predeceased by his beloved parents Dominic and Bridget, brothers Dom and Michael and sisters Marion and Una. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving wife Teresa, and family, Dom, Liam, John, Ann, Helen, Susan and Mark, his 14 grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Nora McBrearty, St Johnston and Glenties

The death has occurred at home of Nora McBrearty, née McDermott, Momeen, St Johnston formerly Stralinchey, Glenties.

Nora will be lovingly missed by her sons and daughters Paul (Rhoda), Joanne, Caroline (Aaron), Martin (Graínne) and John (Roisin), her beloved grandchildren Daniel, Riain, Odhran, Niall, Jamie, Oskar, Jordan, Adele, Saoirse, and Freya. Nora will be missed by her carer Wendy McBean and all her extended family and friends. She is predeceased by her husband Thomas.

Nora's remains will be reposing at her late residence from 4pm on Friday and on Saturday from 10am to 8pm with removal at 8pm going to St Baithin’s Church, St Johnston for 8.30pm to repose overnight.

Requiem Mass is on Sunday at 11am in St Baithin’s Church with burial afterwards in St Columba’s Church graveyard, Drumoghill.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to Alzheimer’s Society, Donegal Branch c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.

Brendan Holmes, Newtowncunningham

The death has occurred in Lettekenny University Hospital of Brendan Holmes, Bogay, Newtowncunningham.

Brendan will be lovingly missed by his wife Geraldine, his children Garrett, Killian, Lorraine, Yvonne, Tanya, Yvonne and Majella, daughters-in-law, and sons-in-law, his 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, his brothers and sisters Sammy, Donal, Willie, Con, Irene and Una, godchildren and all his extended family and friends. Brendan was predeceased by his parents Charlie and Agnes and sister Máire.

His remains are reposing at his late residence with Rosary at 8pm. Family time from 10pm to 11am.

Funeral cortege leaving his late residence on Saturday at 11.20am going to All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham for 12 noon Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed at www.newtownkilleaparish.com.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to Society of St Vincent de Paul c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.

Mary Anne Bonner, Doochary

The death has occurred at her home of Mary Anne Bonner, Mollyroe, Doochary.

Her remains will be reposing at her son Michael’s house. House private please on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral on Friday at 12 noon in St Bridget’s Church, Lettermacaward with interment at the new cemetery.

Ellen Simmons, Pettigo

The death has occurred of Ellen Simmons, Crilly, Pettigo. She passed away peacefully at South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Willie John, her son Aidan and baby son Patrick. Loving mother of Fiona, Noel (Fidelma), Jeffrey (Jackie), Fintan (Sinead) and Genevieve (Conal). She will be sadly missed by her sons, daughters, her sister Una, brother and sisters-in-law, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Funeral in St Joseph’s Church, Lettercran, Pettigo on Friday at 11am with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, in aid of Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association and Cardiac Unit at South West Acute Hospital to Pat Britton Funeral Director or any family member.

Rose Byrne, Kilcar

The peaceful death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Rose Byrne, née Breslin, Roxborough, Kilcar.

Sadly missed by her loving husband Paul, her son Cian, her brothers, Tommy, William, Seamus and Noel, her sisters, Annie and Carmel, her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her beloved son, Eric, her parents Francie and Mary Breslin, her sisters, Teresa Heekin and Mary Heekin.

Removal from her late residence on Friday morning at 10.30am, going to St Cartha's Church, Kilcar for 11.00am Funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Rose's Funeral Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam.

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