Death notices for Donegal on Sunday evening, July 21
The following deaths have taken place:
- Jim Larkin, Letterkenny and London
- Tommy Patton, Stranorlar
- Grace Mc Fadden, Falcarragh
- Nancy Friel, Milford
- Margo Butler, Letterkenny
- Bernie McCauley, Muff
Jim Larkin, Letterkenny and London
The death of Jim (James) Larkin, Shepherds Bush, London, formerly of Lower Main Street, Letterkenny. Jim passed away peacefully at home with his loving children present, after an extended period of poor health.
Adored father to Caroline, Amanda and Alan and grandfather to Erin, Lea and Chloe; much loved by Nath, Gavin and Damian and siblings Jack Larkin and wife Marian, Elsie Cavalli, Terry Larkin, Adrian Larkin, Kevin Larkin, Louie Breslin and husband Barney, Joan McGettigan and husband John, and Brendan Larkin.
Jim will be sadly missed by his in-laws Gerry and Chrissie Kenny, Vera and Phil Dapas and Rita Dolan, godchildren Jenny MacDonald and Paul James, nieces and nephews, cousins, friends and neighbours. He is predeceased by his loving wife Laura, his beloved parents Mary Ellen and Jack, siblings Frances Larkin, Dorothy Scudi, Billy Larkin, Celie Whitmore, Al Larkin and Sr Marian Larkin.
Jim's remains will repose in Barnes and Hicks, 123 Askew Road, Shepherds Bush, London, W12 9AU on Thursday from 1pm till 3pm.
Removal to the Holy Ghost and St Stephen Church, Ashchurch Grove, London, W12 9BU at 10.45am with Requiem Mass at 11am on Friday. Burial will take place afterwards at Mortlake Cemetery, Clifford Avenue, London, SW14 7BU.
Tommy Patton, Stranorlar
The death has taken place peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, of Thomas (Tommy) Patton, 14 Glebe Hollow, Stranorlar, F93 DA50.
Beloved husband of Marie, much loved father of Jason,(Chrissie) Sean T, (Sarah), Charlene, (Hugh) cherished brother of Josie, Tony, Jimmy, Norry, Bride, Maureen and the late John. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughter, brothers, sisters, brother and sisters in law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
His remains are reposing at his late residence on Monday from 11am. Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral leaving from his home on Wednesday at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon. Interment will take place in the adjoining churchyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed live on https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish
Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the patients comfort fund, St Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar, care of any family member.
Grace Mc Fadden, Falcarragh
The death has occured in Letterkenny University Hospital of Grace Mc Fadden, Ballyboes, Falcarragh, F92 W9H6.
Predeceased by her mother and father Kitty and Manus, sisters Nancy, Sarah, Betty and Nellie, brothers Joe, Tony and John, she is sadly missed by her brother Jimmy (Glasgow), nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her home in Ballyboes on Sunday, with rosary at 9pm, and on Monday from 1pm, with removal to St Finian's Church Falcarragh on Monday evening for 7pm to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 12 noon with interment afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Directors Facebook page https://shorturl.at/JOfpm
Nancy Friel, Milford
The death has taken place peacefully in Áras Uí Dhomhnaill Nursing Home, of Nancy Friel, née Barrett, The Lagg, Milford.
Deeply regretted by her loving family, sons Willie, Jimmy, Fergus and Malachy, daughters Hilary and Tara, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers Jackie, Billy, Danny and Eamon, sisters Rita, Hilary and Shirley, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her husband Hughie, daughters Susan and Michelle.
Her remains are reposing at the residence of her daughter Tara Friel, The Lagg, Milford, F92 H365. Those attending the wake between 5pm and 10pm should park at the Milford Mart and a bus will be provided from there. Family time from 10pm until 10am and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass takes place on Tuesday at 11am in St Peter’s Church, Milford with burial afterwards in Milford Cemetery. Mass can be viewed at https://www.churchservices.tv/milford
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Áras Uí Dhomhnaill Patients’ Comfort Fund, c/o any family member.
Margo Butler, Letterkenny
The Peaceful death has taken place at her home and surrounded by her loving family, of Margo Butler, née Ponsonby, Drumnahoagh, Letterkenny F92 XYN8.
Deeply missed by her loving husband Frank, daughter Donna and husband Mark Gallagher, sons Danny, Frankie, Mark and partner Ash O’Rourke, grandchildren Lorcán, Clodagh and Charlotte, sister Claire Mullan (Canada) and brother Seamus Ponsonby (Woodlands), aunt Ruby Druce (Castlefin), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours. Margo is predeceased by her baby infants Anthony and Amanda, parents Jim and Maggie and brother Tony.
Reposal of Margo’s remains continues at her late residence on Sunday from 12 noon until 10pm with Rosary at 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Funeral from there on Monday at 10.15am going to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine, Letterkenny for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed on https://www.youtube.com/@churchoftheirishmartyrs4657 Private cremation will take place later.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.
Bernie McCauley, Muff
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Bernie McCauley nee Grant, 24 Craig Park, Muff.
Beloved wife of Charlie, much loved mother of Aisling and Patrick and dear sister of Gerard, Martin, Breege, Majella McCauley, Amanda Bradshaw, Sinead Graham and the late Ann Hardy. Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by her loving husband, son, daughter, grandchildren, sisters, brothers, extended family and friends.
Bernie's remains are reposing at her home. Family time please from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Removal from there at 10.15am on Monday to the Sacred Heart Church, Muff for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard. Mviewed on https://www.mcn.live/camera/sacred-heart-muff
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Oncology Ward, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.
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