Death notices for Donegal on Sunday evening, December 31
The following deaths have taken place:
- Mary Fannon, Ballyshannon and Leitrim
- Margaret McGill, Convoy
- Michael Sweeney, Barnesmore
- Mary Gallagher, Mountcharles
- Alyssa Thompson, Letterkenny
- Maura Boyle, Inver
- Cllr Noreen Mc Garvey, Dungloe
- Frank Dorrian, Ballyshannon
- Aiden Garvin, Letterkenny and London
- Owen Gallagher, Eastbourne and Inver
- Anna Gallagher, Churchill and Glasgow
Mary Fannon, Ballyshannon and Leitrim
The death has taken place of Mary Fannon, née Kelly, Erne Dale Heights, Ballyshannon, and formerly of Kinlough, County Leitrim. She died peacefully at Sligo University Hospital in the loving care of her family.
House strictly private.
Further funeral arrangements to announced later.
Margaret McGill, Convoy
The peaceful death has taken place at her home of Margaret McGill nee McCauley, Ballyboe, Convoy, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband Vincent; loving mother of John (Karen), Kathleen (Paddy), Edel (Pat), Paul (Fiona), Helena (Joe) and Siobhan (Anthony). Margaret will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her McGill, Lynch, Doherty, O’Reilly and Quinn grandchildren and also great grandson Cillian, wider family circle, neighbours and many friends.
Her remains will repose at her home from 7pm on Sunday. Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral leaving from there on Tuesday at 11.30am for 12 noon Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church Convoy followed by burial in the family plot in the old cemetery.
Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to the Alzheimer’s Society care of any family member or Terence McClintock funeral director.
Michael Sweeney, Barnesmore
The peaceful death has occurred at The Donegal Hospice Letterkenny of Michael Sweeney, Finabans, Barnesmore.
Predeceased by his brother John and sister Annie Thomas, he is deeply regretted and sadly missed by his nieces Anne Marie Deery, Eilish Sweeney and Úna Murphy, nephew John Joe Sweeney, sister-in-law Lizzie Sweeney, grandniece and grandnephews.
His remains are reposing at his late residence on Sunday from 8.30pm with rosary at 10pm and on Monday from 12 noon with Rosary at 9pm. Family time on morning of the funeral, please.
Funeral leaving his residence on Tuesday at 10.30am for Mass in St Agatha’s Church Clar at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Michael’s funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.mcnmedia.tv/Camera/st-agathas-clar-donegal
Mary Gallagher, Mountcharles
The death has occurred of Mary Gallagher, née Canty, Old Road, Mountcharles, Donegal, F94C9W9
Predeceased by her husband Brian and her sister Pauline; deeply regretted and sadly missed by her daughters, Susan and Nicola, sons in-law Sean Dowling and Brendan Chambers, grandchildren Sofie, Ellie, Abbie, Odhran, Sadhbh, Ailbhe, Oisín and Caoimhe, grandson in-law Liam Kennedy and great-granddaughter Riley, her brother Joseph Canty, extended family, relatives and friends.
Her remains will continue reposing at her late residence on Sunday from 2pm until 9pm.
Removal from there on Monday, going to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mountcharles, for 2pm Funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
Alyssa Thompson, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Alyssa Thompson née Callan, The Glebe, Letterkenny F92 V04X.
Deeply missed by her husband Adrian, daughters Shannon and Alexis, son Christopher, Shannon’s partner Conor Diver, mother Bernadette Callan (Loughagannon), brothers and sisters Geralyn, Hugo, Michaela, Shane, Siobhan, Ianthe, Aaron, Patrick, Louis and Justin, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours. Alyssa is predeceased by her father Jim and her sister Jacinta Gibson.
Alyssa’s remains will continue reposing at her late residence on Sunday until 10pm with Rosary both nights at 9pm. House private on the morning of the funeral please.
Funeral from there on Monday at 10.30am going to The Church of the Irish Martyrs, Letterkenny for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed on their YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/@churchoftheirishmartyrs4657 Interment will take place afterwards in Conwal Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Cuan Mhuire Addiction Treatment Centres Ireland, c/o any family member.
Maura Boyle, Inver
The death has occurred peacefully of Maura Boyle, Killian, Inver. She died at Letterkenny University Hospital, after a short illness.
Deeply regretted by her partner, Sonny Ward, her brother, Bernard (Jean) and her sisters, Una Hamilton (Billy) and Anne McErlean (Derek). Forever loved by her nieces and nephews, Amanda, Barry, Jason, Donna, Ciara and Colin and their partners, grandniece and grandnephews.
Her remains will continue reposing at Gallaghers Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles, F94X02N on Sunday from 3pm until 9pm.
Funeral Mass in the Church ot the Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses on Monday at 11am followed by private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice care of any family member or Gallagher Funeral Directors.
Cllr Noreen Mc Garvey, Dungloe
The death has taken place of Cllr Noreen McGarvey. Noreen passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of the Donegal Hospice.
Sadly missed by her daughter Amy, parents Susie and Seamus, brother Declan, sisters Debbie and Colette and her wide circle of extended family and friends.
Her remains will continue to repose at Mc Glynns Funeral Home Dungloe (F94ND68) on Sunday from 12 noon with Rosary at 8pm.
Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am in St Columba's Church Acres with interment in Belcruit Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on https://mcnmedia.tv/Camera/st-columbas-church
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Donegal Hospice.
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.
Funeral arrangements to follow
Anna Gallagher, Churchill and Glasgow
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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