Death notices for Donegal on Friday morning, January 5


The following deaths have taken place:
- Joseph Gallagher, Teelin
- Iris Daly, Tullaghan and Ballyshannon
- Eugene Diver, London and Urris
- Robert Whoriskey, Ramelton
- Julia Martin, Dublin, Kerry and Donegal Town
- Ann Maguire, Moville
- Teresa Gavin, Dublin and Teelin
- James Brogan, Old Cottage Road, Dunfanaghy
- Cecelia Conway (née O'Brien), Glencar Irish, Letterkenny
- Seamus Doherty, Newtowncunningham
- Frank Dorrian, Ballyshannon
- Aiden Garvin, Letterkenny and London
- Owen Gallagher, Eastbourne and Inver
- Anna Gallagher, Churchill and Glasgow
Joseph Gallagher, Teelin
The peaceful death has taken place of Joseph Gallagher (Joe Golly) Rhannakilla, Teelin, in Sligo University Hospital. He will be sadly missed by his sister-in-law, Pauline Gallagher, brother in law, Seamus Doogan, nephews Stephen Gallagher and Micheal Doogan, his nieces Jacinta Breslin and Noreen Doogan, his extended family, friends and neighbours. Predeceased by his father Johnny and mother Hannah, brother John and sister Mary Frances. Remains reposing at Mc Cabe's Funeral Home, Ardara, from 2pm until 7pm on Friday, January 5 with removal from there at 7pm going to St Columba's Church, Carrick, for 8.00pm to repose overnight. Funeral Mass on Saturday at 11am followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Iris Daly, Tullaghan and Ballyshannon
The death has taken place at Sligo University Hospital of Iris Daly, (née Clarke) Tullaghan, Co Leitrim and formerly Ballyshannon. Funeral arrangements later. All enquiries to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home on 087 2218483.
Eugene Diver, London and Urris
The peaceful death has taken place in London, England of Eugene Diver formerly Letter, Urris, Clonmany.
Beloved partner of Vivienne Green. Survived by his sisters Ann, Breedge, and Lena, brothers Dan, Con, James, Declan and Martin.
Predeceased by his parents Packie and Kathleen, brothers Patrick Joseph, Phil, Michael, Gregory, and John and sister Mary.
Deeply regretted by his nieces and nephews and all his wider family and friends.
His remains will arrive at the Bridgend border today Friday 5th January at approximately 3pm, going to his brother Dan and sister in law Jill’s residence, Letter, Urris, F93TX92.
Funeral leaving from there on Sunday 7th January at 9.40am, going to St Michael’s church, Urris, for requiem Mass at 10am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private please tonight only from 10pm till 11am.
Funeral mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/stmichaelurris.
Robert Whoriskey, Ramelton
The peaceful death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Robert Whoriskey, Ardrumman, Ramelton, F92 E2D1.
Remains will repose at his home on Saturday, January 6 from 2pm until 10pm and on Sunday, January 7 from 2pm until 10pm.
Funeral mass on Monday, January 8 at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton. Private cremation on Tuesday, January 9 in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
Funeral mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Mary’s Church Ramelton on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/ramelton.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Irish Kidney Association, c/o Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.
Julia Martin, Dublin, Kerry and Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Julia Martin, née O'Sullivan, formerly of Lohart, County Kerry, Walkinstown, Dublin and Garvagh, Barnesmore, Donegal Town. She passed away peacefully in the exceptional care of the staff of Brindley Manor, Convoy.
Predeceased by her loving husband Frank ‘Owen’ Martin, sisters, Kathleen, Mary, and brothers James, Francis, John Jo, Florence and Doney, she will be sadly missed by her sister Margaret (USA) and extended family, friends and neighbours.
Her remains will repose at Tir Chonaill Funeral Home, Donegal Town, F94RYP6 from 4pm to 8pm on Friday followed by removal for overnight reposal at St Agath’s Church, Clar F94 VXT6.
Funeral Mass at 10am on Saturday, followed by burial in adjoining graveyard. Mass can be viewed live on www.mcnmedia.tv/Camera/st-agathas-clar-donegal
Family flowers only please.
Ann Maguire, Moville
The death has taken place of Ann Maguire, née Lavin, formerly of Moville, Fermanagh and Roscommon. She died peacefully in the Nazareth House, Fahan surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband Eugene, much loved by her children Jenny (Carl), Kieran (Natalie), Denis (Clare), Damian (Marie), Caroline (Aureli) and Eugene (Sarah). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her grandchildren, nieces, nephews, wide family circle and friends.
Ann's remains are reposing at the home of her daughter Caroline, Riverwood, Moville F93W6X5, where you are welcome to pay your respects on Thursday and Friday.
Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday at 12pm in Cradien Chapel, Pobal, Tempo, BT74 4PA County Fermanagh followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Teresa Gavin, Dublin and Teelin
The death has occurred of Teresa Gavin, née McLoughlin, Clondalkin and formerly Teelin, County Donegal. She died peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Craddockstown Nursing Home.
Beloved wife of the late Denis and much loved mother to Tony, Bernie and Denis. Teresa will be sadly missed and forever remembered by her loving sons, daughter, son in law Aidan, daughter in law Jannette, grandchildren Rachel, Aisling, Sinead, Karla, Sean and Rory and her extended family and friends.
Her remains will repose at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Clondalkin Village (D22 EOCO) on Sunday, between 2pm and 4pm.
Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Clondalkin followed by burial in Newlands Cemetery.
James Brogan, Dunfanaghy
The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of James Brogan, Old Cottage Road, Dunfanaghy, F92WK5W.
Loved and sadly missed by his sister Mary Gillespie, brother Hughie, brother-in-law Paddy, sister-in-law Jean, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces and extended family and friends.
His remains are reposing at his late residence. Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass in Holy Cross Church, Dunfanaghy, on Friday at 11am. Burial will take place afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Mass can viewed live on https://mcnmedia.tv/Camera/holy-cross-church
Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Creeslough Day Centre c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director.
Cecelia Conway, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital on Tuesday of Cecelia Conway (née O’Brien), Glencar Irish, Letterkenny and formerly from Listillion.
Deeply missed by her loving daughters Shiela and husband Bob Winwright (England), Margo and husband Tommy Rosney (Trimragh, Letterkenny), sons Harry (Glencar) and Danny (USA), sisters Madge O’Donnell and husband Bernard (England) and Eileen McGonagle (Scotland), grandchildren Patricia, Louise, Don, Anita, Jessie, Thomas, William, Gillian and Kieva, great-grandchildren Kian, Ailbe, Odhrán, Croía and Maleea, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Cecelia’s remains will continue to repose at Archview Lodge Nursing Home, Drumany, Letterkenny F92 KT99 on Thursday January 4 from 2pm until 5pm.
Funeral from there on Friday at 10.15am going to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Letterkenny for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed on their YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@churchoftheirishmartyrs4657 Interment will take place afterwards in Killydonnell Graveyard.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Archview Lodge Nursing Home Comfort Fund c/o any family member.
Seamus Doherty, Newtowncunningham
The death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital of Seamus Doherty, Main Street, Newtowncunningham F93 R63P. He is the former retired psychiatric nurse of St Conal’s Hospital, Letterkenny.
Seamus will be lovingly missed by his wife Nora, son Jim, daughter Marie, sisters Noeline O’Hanlon, Geraldine McParlane, nieces, nephews and all his extended family and friends.
Seamus will continue reposing at his late residence on Thursday from 11am to 10pm and family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral from his late home on Friday at 11.40am going to All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham for 12 noon Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed on www.newtownkilleaparish.com
Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to The Rehab Unit, St Conal’s Hospital, Letterkenny c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
Frank Dorrian, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Frank Dorrian, Holloway, London, unexpectedly at his home.
Devoted father of Charlotte, beloved brother to Gerald, Katherine, James and Elaine, and beloved brother-in-law to Marie. Sadly missed by his four nieces and extended family and friends. Predeceased by his loving parents Frank and Margaret, née Doherty, of Ballyshannon and London.
His remains will be reposing at his home, 13 Melchester House, Wedmore Street, Holloway, London on the evening of January 11.
Funeral leaving from there for 10am Requiem Mass on January 12 at The Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Eden Grove, Holloway, London with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Aiden Garvin, Letterkenny and London
The sudden death has occurred in London of Aiden Garvin, formerly of "Mulroy," Glencar Road, Letterkenny.
Predeceased by his parents Tom and Una, he is deeply regretted and remembered with love by his partner Caron, London; sister Anne (Tim), Galway; brothers Declan, Dublin; Kevin, (Deirdre), Dublin; and sister Mary, Letterkenny; nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, and his wide circle of friends in Donegal, London and beyond.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
Owen Gallagher, Eastbourne and Inver
The death has occurred of Owen Gallagher of Eastbourne, United Kingdom and formerly of Binbane, Inver.
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.
Anna Gallagher, Churchill
The death has taken place in Glasgow Scotland of Anna Gallagher (nee Duggan) formerly The Lodge, Glendowan, Churchill.
Predeceased by her husband Hugh,she is sadly missed by loving son Jim and partner Elaine, relatives and friends.
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