Death notices for Donegal on Thursday morning, November 23

The following deaths have taken place:

- Deirdre Gallagher, Letterkenny

- Jack Mc Cready, Crossroads

- Catherine Mc Cullagh, Fermanagh and Killybegs

- Martin Taaffe, Louth, Donegal Town, Monaghan and Meath

- Charlie Robinson, Letterkenny

- Phil Melly, Lettermacaward

- Denis Martin, Dublin and Falcarragh

- Seamus McGrory, England and Buncrana

- Hugh Friel, Meath and Fanad

Deirdre Gallagher, Letterkenny

The death has occurred peacefully in the presence of her loving family in Tallaght University Hospital, of Deirdre Gallagher, 4 Ard Crannagh, Gortlee, Letterkenny, F92 FCV6.

Predeceased by grandparent's Josie and Ronnie Gallagher, John and Maura Devine. She is deeply regretted by parents Theresa Haag and Joe Gallagher, sister Emma and husband Kieran, brothers Michael and Joey. Fondly remembered by her nephew's Oliver and Issac, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members and many friends.

Deirdre's remains will repose at her late residence from 2pm on Thursday. Family time from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of funeral.

Funeral from there on Saturday morning for Requiem Mass at 11am in St Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny followed by interment in New Leck Cemetery.

Jack McCready, Crossroads

The death has occurred of Jack (Jackie) Mc Cready, Ballinacor, Crossroads, F93 HX57. He died peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital, after a short illness.

Beloved son of the late Johnnie and Margaret Mc Cready, much loved father of Ralph, cherished brother of William (Billy) and Isobel. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his son, brother, sister, daughter in law Ann Marie, sister in law Olive, brother in law Billy, grandchildren Kerry, Chloe, Dylan, and Lucy, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and  friends.

His remains are reposing at the family home. Family time from 10pm until 11am and on the morning of the funeral. 

Funeral leaving from there on Friday at 1.30pm for Service of Thanksgiving in St Anne’s  Parish Church  Monellan, Crossroads, Killygordon at 2pm. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.

Family flowers only please.

Catherine Mc Cullagh, Fermanagh and Killybes

The death has occurred of Catherine Mc Cullagh (nee Burke), Cavendale, Enniskillen and formerly of Killybegs.

Predeceased by her husband Jim. Sadly missed by her daughter Mary, son Paul, son-in-law Danny, grandchildren, great grandson Wyatt, brothers Pat, John James and Liam, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. 

Her remains are reposing in Mc Brearty's Funeral home, Killybegs on Thursday from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. 

Removal on Friday morning at 11.15am to St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs for 11.30am funeral Mass. Burial will take place afterwards in the local cemetery. Mass will be streamed live on this link: https://mcnmedia.tv/Camera/st-mary-of-the-visitation-church-killybegs

Martin Taaffe, Louth, Donegal Town, Monaghan and Meath

The death has occurred of Martin Taaffe, The Cairns, Beaubec, Drogheda and formerly of Donegal Town and Ballybay, Co Monaghan. He died peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his son John, brothers Brendan, Phil and Michael.

Beloved husband of Miriam and loving dad to Niamh. Martin will be sadly missed by his wife, daughter, son-in-law Joe, grandchildren John, Joseph and Isobel, brothers Aidan and John, sister Mary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

His remains are reposing at his home on Thursday evening from 5pm until 7pm.

Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am in Holy Family Church, Ballsgrove, Drogheda, which can be viewed live on www.youtube.com/user/finnegandvd. Burial will take place afterwards in Calvary Cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to Irish Cancer Society at Home | Irish Cancer Society

Charlie Robinson, Letterkenny

The death has taken place of Charlie Robinson, Gortalaban, Letterkenny, F92 P5CT.

Survived by wife Mary Robinson, son Boyd and wife Orla, son Philip and wife Elaine, son Stephen and wife Laura, daughter Catherine and husband Matthew, daughter Emma and husband Paddy, daughter Anne and partner Karol, daughter Sylvia and husband Eoin, 16 grandchildren and predeceased by grandchild baby Patrick, brothers George and Johnny, twin sister Anne and sisters Patricia and Sylvia.

The wake continues at the family home in Gortalaban on Thursday, strictly from 12 noon to 9pm and strictly family time  from 9am to 12 noon and on the morning of the funeral.  There is a one-way system in operation from Clareman’s Crossroads to Russell’s piggery.

Funeral service will take place in Dunfanaghy Presbyterian Church at 12pm on Friday with burial afterwards in Gortlee Cemetery, Letterkenny.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Donegal Hospice and the Oncology Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o Paschal Blake Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Rd., Letterkenny.

Phil Melly, Lettermacaward

The death has occurred in Letterkenny University hospital of Phil Melly, Farragens, Lettermacaward.

Phil’s remains will be reposing in McGlynn’s funeral home today from 5pm until Rosary at 7pm with removal to his own home in Lettermacaward afterwards.

Funeral Mass on Thursday at 12 noon in St Bridget’s Church Lettermacaward with interment afterwards in the old cemetery.

Denis Martin, Dublin and Falcarragh

The death has occurred of Denis Martin Skerries, Dublin and Falcarragh. 

Husband of the late Irene, he is sadly missed by his loving and devoted children Lassie, Joanna and Julie, adored six grandchildren Evan, Jayden, Max, Sam, Irene and Elma, his partner Marie, brothers Sean, Brendan, Hugo and Kevin, nieces, nephews, relatives, extended family and a large circle of friends. 

His remains are reposing at Lannon's Funeral Home Thursday from 6pm to 8pm, removal Friday to St Patrick's Church, Skerries arriving for 10am Funeral Mass, interment thereafter in Ardla Cemetery. 

Seamus McGrory, England and Buncrana

The peaceful death has taken place of Seamus McGrory, Sheldon, Birmingham, England and formerly of Druminderry, Buncrana.

Brother-in-law of Anna Teresa McGrory, St Oliver’s Avenue, Marion Park, Buncrana. Survived by his loving wife Catherine McGrory and children Gerard, Marion, Martin and Paul. Brother of John-Joe, Lily, Mary, Patrick, Denis, Gerard and Cathal. Predeceased by his parents, Mary and John McGrory.

Funeral will take place at later date in St Thomas Mores Church, Sheldon, Birmingham with burial in Widney Manor Cemetery, Solihull.

Hugh Friel, Meath and Fanad

The death has occurred of Hugh (Hughie) Friel, Blackcastle, Navan, Meath and Fanad. He was a retired member of An Garda Síochána Traffic Corp. He passed away peacefully, at The Mater Private Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by his loving family and the caring staff.

Predeceased by his dad Denis, mother Rose and sister Bridget. Hughie will be very sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, sons Denis, Darren and Jonathan, daughters-in-law Ruth, Aoife and Lijana, grandchildren Katie, Hugo, Noah, Taylor, Mason, Poppy, Kayden and Skye, brothers John and James (Donegal), sister Ann (Cork), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends.

Removal from his residence on Thursday at 9.30am to arrive at St Oliver’s Church, Blackcastle, for 10am Funeral Mass. Burial will take place afterwards in St Finian’s Cemetery, Old Athboy Road, Navan.

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