Death notices for Donegal on Friday morning, January 26

The following deaths have taken place:

- Rose Diver, Birmingham and formerly of Bruckless

- Lila Crossan, Strabane and Lifford

- Pat Lynch, Linsfort

- Michael Barron, Kerry and Balllyshannon

- John F Grant, Buncrana and California

- Bridie Sweeney, Gaoth Dobhair

- Dessie Sweeney, Letterkenny

- Joe Campbell, Bundoran

- Jack Kitchener, England and Frosses

- Mary Gallagher, Dublin and Letterkenny

- Stephen O'Donnell, Westmeath and Letterkenny

Rose Diver, Birmingham and formerly of Bruckless

The death has occurred of Rose Diver (nee Gavigan) Birmingham and formerly of Bollywogs, Bruckless. Predeceased by husband Phonsie Diver, sisters Marie, Monica (Belfast) and twin sister Josephine (Coventry). Sadly missed by Sisters Joan Bruke and Elizabeth Egan (both Coventry), nephews, nieces and friends. Funeral Mass in St Mary's Church, Killybegs, on Saturday at 11am, followed by burial in the local cemetery afterwards.

Ernie Bell, Manorcunningham

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Ernie Bell, Galdonagh, Manorcunningham.

He will be deeply missed and remembered with love by his wife Ann, sons David and John, brother Roy, his wife Gemma and family.

His remains are reposing at his late residence.

Funeral service at his home on Saturday, January 27 at 3pm followed by burial in Raphoe Congregational Church graveyard.

House strictly private and family flowers only please.

Elizabeth Lily McCrabbe, Scotland and Manorcunningham

The peaceful death has taken place in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland of Elizabeth Lily McCrabbe nee Hamilton formerly of Pluck, Manorcunningham. Predeceased by her husband William James and sister Rae Rodgers.

Deeply missed and remembered with love by her daughter Heather, son Andrew and daughter-in-law Linda, son Ian and daughter-in-law Sandra, daughter Wendy and son-in-law James.

Grandchildren Michelle, Kevin, James, Sean, James, Mark and Emma also great-grandchildren India, Georgia, Niall, Lily, Neve and Lylah, brother Noel Hamilton, nieces nephews and extended family circle.

Her remains will arrive at Larne harbour on Saturday, January 27 at 10am to follow on to Raphoe Presbyterian Church at approximately 12.45pm to repose overnight.

Funeral service there on Sunday at 2.30pm followed by burial in the family plot in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to Raphoe Presbyterian Church care of Terence McClintock funeral director.

Lila Crossan, Strabane and Lifford

The death has taken place at Melmount Manor of Lila Crossan (née Mc Gavigan), late of Melmount Villas and Ballycolman Estate, Strabane and formerly of Lifford.

Beloved wife of the late John, much loved mother of Declan, Dorena and the late Kathy, Paula and Elaine and sister of the late Billy, Hannah, Dickie, Pat, Danny, Sadie, Margaret, Molly, Kathleen and Eileen.

Reposing at her daughter, Dorena Cassidy’s home, 80 Ballycolman Estate on Friday, January 26 from 12 noon. Family time please from 11pm to 11am.

Funeral leaving her daughter’s home on Sunday, January 28 at 11.45am for Mass in St Mary`s Church, Melmount at 12.30p.m.

Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing son, daughter, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and family circle.

The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam.

Pat Lynch, Linsfort

The sudden death has taken place of Pat Lynch, Gortleck, Linsfort.

Deeply saddened by his sudden passing are his loving wife Amanda and his cherished children Megan, Rebecca, Chloe and Padraic.

Sadly missed by his brothers Danny, John, Raymond and Liam; sisters Bridget, Marie and Rosaleen; brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and extended family. Pat’s remains are reposing at his late residence.

Removal from there at 10.15am on Saturday, January 27 going to Star of the Sea Church, Desertegney for 11am requiem Mass with burial at the adjoining cemetery.

House Private to family, neighbours and close friends on Thursday at the request of the deceased, Everyone welcome on Friday from 11am – 10pm and Private on the morning of the funeral.

Michael Barron, Kerry and Balllyshannon

The death has occurred of Michael Barron, Rock Road, Killarney, County Kerry and formerly of Tonragee, Ballyshannon.

Beloved husband of Rita, he is sadly missed and dearly loved by his sons Aidan, Colum, Shane, Kieran and daughter Michelle, daughters-in-law Sharon, Gina and Claudia and Kieran's partner Veronika, his much loved grandchildren Luke, Lucas, Grace, Siún, Helena and Kevin, his brother Thomas, sisters Mai, Patsy and Elizabeth, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Michael is predeceased by his parents Johnny and Lilah and brother John.

House strictly private please. His remains are reposing at O'Shea's Funeral Home, Killarney on Friday evening from 4.30pm to 6.30pm followed by removal to St Mary's Cathedral.

Requiem Mass on Saturday morning at 10.30am, burial afterwards in New Ardchrone Cemetery. The Requiem Mass can be viewed here.

John F Grant, Buncrana and California

The death has occurred of John F (Big John) Grant, Buncrana, Donegal and late of California.

Born in Buncrana, Ireland, John passed away in Santa Rosa, California on January 19 at the age of 91.

He is lovingly survived by his son, Brian Grant; adored grandsons, Devin Grant and Carter Grant; siblings, Mary Loftis, Joan Higgins, William Grant and Hugh N Grant. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rose Grant and sons, Henry and John Grant.

A Funeral Mass for John will be celebrated on Friday at 1pm at St Eugene’s Cathedral, 2323 Montgomery Drive, Santa Rosa. Private Inurnment will follow in Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Santa Rosa.

Bridie Sweeney, Gaoth Dobhair

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Bridie Sweeney, Magheraclogher, Gaoth Dobhair, originally of Carrick, Gaoth Dobhair.

Predeceased by her husband Hughie and sister Máire; sadly missed by her daughters Maeve, Máire and Carmel, sons Manus and Michael, sisters Eileen, Kathleen and Mena, brother Donal, in-laws, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family and friends.

Her remains will repose at Roarty’s Funeral Home in Derrybeg, F92 DN4X on Thursday until Rosary at 8pm. Removal to her late residence in Magheraclogher will take place after the rosary. Wake at her home on Friday from 11am to 8pm for family, friends and neighbours only.

Funeral Mass on Saturday at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Derrybeg, with interment afterwards in Maghergallon Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page.

Dessie Sweeney, Letterkenny

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Dessie (Desmond) Sweeney, 9, Cheshire Apartments, Long Lane, Letterkenny, F92 AK83, and formerly Sallaghagrane and Thorndale.

Predeceased by his parents Evelyn and Donal and deeply regretted by his brother Andrew and partner Clodagh, Laytown (Co Meath), devoted staff and residents of Cheshire apartments, extended family and friends.

Dessie's remains will repose overnight for Requiem Mass at St Eunan’s Cathedral at 11am on Friday, which can be viewed live on the webcam for St Eunan's Cathedral. Interment will take place afterwards in the family plot in Drumoghill cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations if wished to the Cheshire Apartments or Donegal branch of MS c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny. 

Joe Campbell, Bundoran

The death has occurred suddenly, at his late residence, of Joe Campbell, 25 Gaelic Park Drive, Bundoran.

Beloved father to Lisa, Emma, Luke, Leonie and Dane. Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by his loving sons, daughters, their partners, his beloved nine grandchildren, sisters Sue and Judy, and all his many nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, home carers and friends.

His remains are reposing at Breslin's Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran F94E92F, on Thursday evening from 5pm to 7pm, all welcome.

Removal from his late residence on Friday morning at 10.30am to arrive at Breslin's Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran, for Celebration of Life Service at 11am, with burial afterwards in St Ninnidh's Cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran.

Family flowers only, please, donations, in memory of Joe, to The Irish Wheelchair Association care of donation box at Funeral Home or by post to Donal Breslin at Breslin's Funeral Home, Bundoran.

Jack Kitchener, England and Frosses

The death has taken place of Jack Kitchener formerly of the Cranny Road, Frosses, and England, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at Brindley Manor Nursing Home Convoy.

He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Jack will be laid to rest with his beloved partner, Mary, on Monday, January 29 at 1pm in Drimarone Cemetery, Drimarone.

Mary Gallagher, Dublin and Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Mary Gallagher (née Gallagher) Coolmine, Dublin 15 and formerly of Ballymaleel, Letterkenny. She died peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Swords Nursing Home.

Mary, beloved wife of the late Richard (Dick) and much-loved mother of Catherine, Neil and Richard; sadly missed by her loving family, brother Patrick, grandchildren Jack, Samuel and Holly, daughters-in-law Claire and Helen, cousin Eileen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Her remains will repose at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Blanchardstown on Friday evening between 6pm and 8pm.

Removal on Saturday morning to St Brigid’s Church, Blanchardstown arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium. 

Family flowers only, please, donations if desired to Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Stephen O'Donnell, Westmeath and Letterkenny

The death has taken place following a short illness, of Stephen O'Donnell, Austin Friars Street, Mullingar, Westmeath and formerly Letterkenny.

Predeceased by his parents Fred and Monica, brothers Gregory and Valentine and sister Theresa. Father of Zoe, Holly and Bruce, grandfather of Kayleigh, Lexi, Logan and James, missed by his brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. 

His remains are reposing at Gilsenan's Funeral Home, Mullingar, N91 K660, on Thursday from 5pm with removal to the Cathedral of Christ the King arriving at 6.30 pm.

Stephen's Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 11am followed by private cremation. The Mass may be viewed here.  

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