Death notices for Donegal - Saturday evening, September 21
The following deaths have taken place:
- Teresa Mulkern, Glencolmcille and New York
- Ryan Chan, Letterkenny
- Frank Harkin, Carndonagh
- Peggy McGonagle, Moville
- Rose Theresa McDermott Cannon, Magheroarty and Birmingham
- John Gallagher, Ardara
- Jimmy Gildea, Letterkenny
- Fintan Egan, Dublin and Bundoran
Teresa Mulkern, Glencolmcille and New York
The death has occurred of Teresa Mulkern, nee McNelis, New York and formerly of Ballard, Glencolmcille,Co Donegal in New York on Tuesday, September 17,2024. Predeceased by her husband Patrick (2011).
She will be sadly missed by Kevin, Rita (Maurice, Co Limerick) Patrick (Sinead, Co Donegal), Brian and Geraldine (Ciarán, NY). As well as her adoring grandchildren; Ciara, Áine, Sean, Aidan, Dylan, Cian, Caitlin, Ellen and her loving sister Rita McGinley, Malinbeg.
Arriving at Shannon Airport on Tuesday morning, September 24 travelling to St Columba's Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille, Co Donegal to arrive for 7pm. Funeral mass on Wednesday at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Ryan Chan, Letterkenny
The death has taken place on 11th September 2024 of Ryan Chan, Letterkenny.
Deeply missed by his loving partner Megan and their children Ezra and Eli, mother Frances, father Bobby and his wife Yvonne, brother Connor, grandmothers, aunts, uncles, cousins and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Ryan’s remains will be reposing at his mother Frances’ home at 4 Kiltoy Court, Letterkenny F92 C8DP on Saturday, September 21 from 4pm until 10pm and on Sunday, September 22 from 12 noon until 10pm with Rosary both nights at 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Funeral from there on Monday, September 23 at 10.15am going to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine, Letterkenny for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed live here.
Interment afterwards in Conwal cemetery. Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust c/o any family member.
Frank Harkin, Carndonagh
The death has taken place at Carndonagh Community Hospital of Frank Harkin, 58 Ard Colgan, Carndonagh.
Dear brother of Marjorie, Betty and Mary. Deeply regretted by his brother-in-law Martin, his nieces and nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. Predeceased by his brother Owen and his nephew Denis.
Reposing at his late residence. Family time please from 9pm to 11am. Removal from there on Monday at 10:30am going to Sacred Heart Church Carndonagh for 11am requiem Mass followed by burial the adjoining cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed live here.
Donations in lieu if desired to Carndonagh Community Hospital care of any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors.
Peggy McGonagle, Moville
The death has taken place at the Beach Hill Manor Nursing Home, Lisfannon of Peggy McGonagle 25 O’Gara Villas, Moville F93 V6FT.
Predeceased by her husband Harry and her daughter Anna.
Much loved mother of Irene (Ken), Mary Margaret (Tony) and Seamus (Suzanne) and a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her nieces and nephews, her wider family circle, her friends and neighbours.
Peggy’s Remains will repose at her home, 25 O’Gara Villas, Moville on Saturday, September 21 from 4pm where you are all welcome to pay your respects.
Funeral from there on Monday at 10.30am for 11am Funeral Mass in St Pius X Church Moville followed by burial in Ballybrack Graveyard.
Funeral mass can be viewed live here.
Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the Funeral.
Rose Theresa McDermott Cannon, Magheroarty and Birmingham
The sudden death has taken place in Wolverhampton Hospital, England of Rose Theresa McDermott of Birmingham and formerly of Magheroarty, Gortahork, Co Donegal. Predeceased by her parents Charlie and Ellen, her brother James Anthony.
Survived by her daughters Eve and Clara, her sister Geraldine, brother in law Hughie, nieces Laura and Charlotte, and a circle of family and friends.
Funeral arrangements later.
John Gallagher, Ardara
The death has taken place of John Gallagher, known locally as John Big Francie, Church View, Westend, Ardara.
Sadly missed by his wife Annie, his daughter Teresa (Rodney), his sons Cathal (Wendy), Paul (Moira), Shane (Teresa), his brothers, Neilie, Conal, James, his sisters Rosaleen, Beattie and Rita, his grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. Predeceased by his brother, Denis.
Remains reposing on Friday, September 20 at his residence from 6pm until 11pm, and again tomorrow, Saturday from 11am until 11pm.
Funeral on Sunday at 11am at the Church of the Holy Family Ardara with burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Donegal Community Hospital c/o Mc Cabe Funeral Directors or any family member.
Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Jimmy Gildea, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place at his home on Friday, September 20 of Jimmy Gildea, Correnagh Letterkenny F92 K6XT.
Deeply missed by his loving wife Marian, son Mark (Karina) and daughters Tanya (Paul) and Laura, grandchildren, brothers Charlie, Vincent, Brendan, Danny and Laurence, sisters Elenor McGill and Ann Toner, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Jimmy is predeceased by his parents Packie and Mary Jane, sister Josephine Sweeney and brother Patsy. Jimmy’s remains are reposing at his late residence on Friday, September 20 from 4pm until 10pm and on Saturday, September 21 from 12 noon until 10pm with Rosary both nights at 9pm.
Funeral from there on Sunday, September 22 at 12.15pm going to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine for 1pm Requiem Mass which can be viewed live here. Interment afterwards in New Leck Cemetery.
Family time on the morning of the funeral please. Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Irish Heart Foundation c/o any family member.
Fintan Egan, Dublin and Bundoran
The death has occurred of Fintan Egan, late of Kimmage Road West, Dublin 12 and previously of Bundoran, Co Donegal.
Cherished son, brother, uncle, grand-uncle and friend. Deeply regretted by his siblings Nuala, Malachy and Oliver, together with his sisters-in-law Fiona and Mary.
Fintan was particularly proud of his nephews Fergus, Conor, Oliver and his niece Gráinne, who will miss his sense of mischief and fun. In recent years his beloved grand-niece Leila, grand -nephew Joseph, together with their mother Dani became the focus of his attention.
He will also be missed by his cousins Sean and Harry Reynolds and a wide circle of friends and neighbours. A celebration of Fintan’s life will take place at 3pm on Friday, September 27 in the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold's Cross. Fintan's service may be viewed live here.
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