Death notices for Donegal on Friday morning, January 19
The following deaths have taken place:
- Kate Conaghan, Letterbarrow
- Eddie Gillespie, Ballyshannon
- Margaret Halpin, Carn
- Giedrius Jarmala, Ballybofey
- Fred Sweeney, Dungloe
- Bernie Friel, Buncrana
- Geraldine Hughes, Goland and Coventry
- Eileen McLaughlin, Muff
- Hazel Crumlish, Malin
- Mary B Mc Ginty, Cloghan
- Owen Gallagher, Eastbourne and Inver
- Dessie Keany, Buncrana
- Thelma Mc Hugh, Mountcharles
- Karita Sjöholm, Glenties
Kate Conaghan, Letterbarrow
The death has occurred of Kate Conaghan, Letterbarrow, peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the staff of the Beacon Hospital. Daughter of Phil and the late Paddy. Devoted mum to Aoife and loving partner to Brendan. Sadly missed and always remembered by her sisters Caroline (Maurice), Teresa (Douglas), brothers Enda (Joanne) and Eunan (Sandy). Much loved auntie to Eunan, Aela, Adam and Patrick. Fondly remembered by her wide circle of friends, neighbours and colleagues. Remains will be reposing at Gallagher's Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles (Eircode F94 XO2N) on Friday 19 and Saturday, January 20 from 3pm until 8pm. Removal from there on Sunday, January 21 going to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mountcharles for funeral mass at 11.30am, followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium Cavan.
Eddie Gillespie, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Eddie Gillespie, Cornaglah, Ballyshannon. He passed away peacefully at North West Hospice, Sligo surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his wife Carmel, sons Sean, Edward, Carl, grandchildren Shane and Charlotte and all his extended family and friends.
Reposing at John McGee and Sons Funeral Home, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, F94ED21 on Friday, January 19 from 6pm to 8pm. House private at all times please.
Funeral cortege will depart from his residence in Cornaglagh on Saturday, January 20 for 11am funeral Mass at St Joseph's Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Margaret Halpin, Carn
The death has taken place of Margaret Halpin, Carn, Ardara, formerly Gateshead, England. She passed away peacefully at Donegal Community Hospital surrounded by family.
Predeceased by her parents Harry and Mary, brothers Harry and John. Beloved wife of Terry. Dearest sister and best friend to Mary(Rock). Devoted Aunt to Toni and Jack and cherished great-Aunt to Harry and Seth. She will be greatly missed by her brother-in-law Finbar, as well as the wider family circle in England, brother Michael, her friends and neighbours.
She will travel home to her adopted and adored home of Ardara to repose at Shovlins Funeral Home, Sandfield followed by private cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. Funeral home and family home private please at the request of the deceased.
Giedrius Jarmala, Ballybofey
The sudden death has occurred at his late residence of Giedrius Jarmala, 22 Blue Cedars, Ballybofey, and formerly from Lithuania. Beloved husband of Vilija, and much-loved father of Edvinas, dearly loved son of Elena, and cherished brother of Jurate. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving mother, wife, son, sister, and extended family, neighbours and friends.
Remains reposing on Friday, January 19, at the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar from 3pm for requiem Mass on Saturday, January 20 at 10am, which can be viewed here. Cremation will take place afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
Fred Sweeney, Dungloe
The death has occurred in Dungloe District Hospital of Fred Sweeney, St Peter’s Terrace, Chapel Road, Dungloe, F94 N9P9.
His remains will be reposing in his own home today from 1pm on Friday, January 19. Rosary both nights at 8pm.
Funeral Mass on Sunday at 11am in St Crona’s Church, Dungloe with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time please from 10pm to 11am and also private the morning of the funeral.
Bernie Friel, Buncrana
The peaceful death has occurred of Bernie Friel, 12 Castle Park, Buncrana.
Bernie is predeceased by her husband Jim and daughter Margaret, and will be sadly missed by her loving family Amy (Willie), Raymond (Carmelita), Gerald (Catherine), Dermot (Loraine), grandsons Shane, Rory, and James, her siblings Ann, Maire, brothers in law, nieces, nephews and the wider family circle.
Bernie’s remains will be reposing at the residence of her daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Willie Mc Callion at Meentahalla, Ballymagan, Buncrana from 2pm on Friday, January 19.
Funeral on Monday leaving at 10am going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for Requiem Mass at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral can be viewed here.
Geraldine Hughes, Goland and Coventry
The death has occurred at St Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar of Geraldine Hughes, Goland and formerly Coventry, England. Beloved wife of the late Andy.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her brothers in law, sisters in law, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Queen Of The Most Holy Rosary Pray For Her.
Remains reposing at Mc Cool’s Chapel of Rest, Ballybofey on Sunday, January 21 from 6pm until rosary at 9pm.
Funeral leaving from there on Monday at 9.40am for Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoneill at 10am.
Interment in Drumboe cemetery.
The Requiem Mass will be streamed here.
Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Woodville Ward, St. Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar, care of Mc Cool Funeral Directors.
Eileen McLaughlin, Muff
The death has taken place of Eileen McLaughlin (née Mc Dermott), Craig Road, Muff, Co Donegal at Altnagelvin Hospital.
Beloved partner of John Cole, loving mother of Lisa, Gavin, Trevor, Myranda, Dylan and the Late Nicole, much loved grandmother and great-grandmother, mother-in-law of Nancy, Sarah Jane, James and Eamon, sister of Bernie, Pat, Seamus, Phonsie, Martina and Mickey.
Funeral from her home, Craig Road, Muff, Co Donegal on Saturday morning, January 20 at 10am to St Aengus’ Church, Burt for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment afterwards in Burt Cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed here.
Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all her family and everyone that knew her.
Hazel Crumlish, Malin
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Hazel Crumlish, Drumaville, Malin, F93 TW90.
Hazel’s remains will leave Liam Collins Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh, F93 E4FN this evening at 6pm going to her home.
Funeral mass for Hazel will take place on Sunday afternoon, January 21st at 2pm in St Columbus Church, Ballinacrae.
Followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
Family time please from 11pm to 11am.
Family flowers only or if desired donations in lieu to the ICU Letterkenny University Hospital care of any family member.
Mary B Mc Ginty, Cloghan
The death has occurred at her late residence of Mary B Mc Ginty, nee Gallagher, Cloghanmore, Cloghan. F93 W2X7.
Beloved wife of Eddie, and much loved mother to Paul, cherished sister of Alfie, and the late Sean.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving husband, son, brother, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Her remains are reposing at Mc Cool’s Chapel of Rest, Ballybofey on Thursday and Friday from 6pm until 10pm when all are welcome to pay their respects. Rosary both nights at 8pm. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live here.
Funeral leaving there on Saturday at 12.30pm for Requiem Mass in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Glenfin at 1 pm, followed by interment in Cill Mhuire Cemetery.
Owen Gallagher, Eastbourne and Inver
The death has occurred of Owen Gallagher of Eastbourne, United Kingdom and formerly of Binbane, Inver PO, suddenly at his residence, on December 20.
He will be sadly missed and loved by his daughters Catherine and Ciara, his son Michael, his five grandchildren, his sister Nan and his brothers Paddy, Manus, Peter and Gerry.
Owen’s Funeral Mass will take on Friday February 9 at 2pm at St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Church BN273JG, followed by a committal service at Wealden Crematorium TN210FX at 3.30pm.
Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to be made to MacMillen Cancer Support in care of Haine and son funeral directors.
A Memorial Mass for Owen will take place in the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses, on Sunday, February 18 at 12 noon.
Dessie Keany, Buncrana
The death has occurred at his residence of Dessie Keany, Barrick Lane, St Mary’s Road, Buncrana.
Predeceased by his parents Bernard and Josephine Keany, and his brothers Joe, Noel, Gerry and Brian; beloved brother of Maura, Ethne and Brendan.
Dessie’s remains are reposing at his niece Edel Noone’s residence Umricam, Buncrana.
Funeral from there on Friday at 9.30am going to St Mary’s Oratory Buncrana for 10am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the Cockhill cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed online here.
Thelma Mc Hugh, Mountcharles
The death has occurred of Thelma Mc Hugh, Lower Main Street, Mountcharles.
Sadly missed by her husband Eamonn, son Darren, daughter-in-law Fiona, grandchildren Kayla, Freya and Caden, nieces and nephews.
Her remains are reposing at Gallaghers Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles, F94 XO2N on Thursday from 3pm until 8pm, followed by removal to her late residence to repose privately on Friday for family and friends. House private on the morning of the funeral please.
Funeral Mass on Saturday at 12 noon, in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mountcharles, followed by Cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, H12 RF78.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to Croí Stroke and Heart Foundation, care of any family member.
Karita Sjöholm, Glenties
The death has occurred of Karita Sjöholm (Mink), Glenmacannive, Glenties.
Sadly missed by her husband Sune, daughter Louise (Anthony), son Sven (Dorota), grandchildren Patrick, Tony, Shaun, Karolina, Sara and Henrik, great-grandchildren Sophie and Sarah-Jayne. Mother in law Gunborg.A memorial service for Karita will take place in The Highlands Hotel, Glenties at 3pm on Saturday 20th January.
Everyone welcome. On Tuesday morning at approximately 11am Karita’s funeral cortège will travel via Kilraine/Glenties on route to Dublin airport. Family flowers only please.
Donations if desired to the Alzheimer’s society or Irish cancer Society c/o James McGuinness & Sons, Funeral Directors, Main Street, Glenties.
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