Death notices for Donegal - Sunday evening, December 15
The following deaths have taken place:
- Florence McBride (Flor), Letterkenny and Mayo
- Patsy Hegarty, Stranorlar and Convoy
- Elizabeth Hannon, Greencastle
- May Josephine Kelly, Killygordon and London
- Sean Moynihan, Derry, Kerry and Bridgend
- Audrey Alexander, St Johnston
- Annie Hegarty, Burnfoot
- Johanna McCrea, Donegal Town
- Tommy McGowan, Burt
- Brian Toland, Downings
- Norman Wilson, Milford
- Kathleen Toolan NT, Galway and Letterkenny
Florence McBride (Flor), Letterkenny and Mayo
The death has occurred at her home of Florence ‘Flor’ McBride (née Higgins), 1, Errigal View, Letterkenny, formerly Claremorris, Co. Mayo.
Retired Nurse, Dungloe and National X-Ray Unit. Predeceased by her husband Paddy and all her siblings, most recently brother Tommy Higgins on December 7, 2024 (Claremorris).
Deeply regretted by her stepdaughter Geraldine Rice and stepson Sean McBride, many nieces, nephews, and wonderful neighbours.
Reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny (F92 XE35) from 4.30pm to 6.30pm on Monday 16th December 2024, where you are most welcome to pay your respects, concluding with removal to St.Eunans Cathedral for Reception Prayers at 7pm.
Reposing overnight for 11am Requiem Mass on Tuesday, December 17 which can be viewed live here followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery
Family flowers only, donations in lieu if wished to the Donegal Hospice, c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.
Patsy Hegarty, Stranorlar and Convoy
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Patsy Hegarty, Lettermakenny, Stranorlar F93 TRW8 and formerly from Drumhumberland, Convoy.
Sadly missed by his brothers John (Strabane), Hughie (Raphoe), Anthony (Raphoe) and Michael (Strabane), sisters Mary McGinley (Kilmacrennan), Margaret Watson (Scotland) and Nellie Hegarty (Raphoe), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Patsy is predeceased by his wife Kathleen (2020) and his parents Patrick and Kathleen.
Patsy’s remains are reposing at his late residence on Sunday, December 15 from 5pm until 10pm and on Monday, December 16 from 12 noon until 10pm with Rosary both nights at 9pm.
Funeral from there on Tuesday, December 17 at 10am going to St Mary’s Church Convoy for 11am Requiem Mass with interment afterwards in the New Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Medical 3, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Elizabeth Hannon, Greencastle
The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Elizabeth Hannon, Balleighan West, Greencastle F93 D585.
Beloved Wife of Michael and much loved Mother of Catherine (Declan) and Seamus. Devoted granny of Dáithí, Cahir, Charlie and Conan.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her Sister and Brothers, Nieces and Nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours. Funeral arrengements to follow.
May Josephine Kelly, Killygordon and London
The death has occurred of Mary (May) Josephine Kelly (née Moss), Barnes, London and ormerly of Cronalaughey, Killygordon.
Beloved daughter of the late Edward and Mary Ellen Moss. May will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her heartbroken daughters Mary (Martin), Jacqueline, Rachel (Nigel), and Patricia; brothers Hugh (Margaret) and Michael (Patricia); sisters Phylis, Betty (Philip), Fidelma (Paddy), Brigid, Geraldine (Gez) and Ted; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, and neighbours. She is predeceased by her brother, Patrick Moss (London).
Funeral arrengements to follow.
Sean Moynihan, Derry, Kerry and Bridgend
The death has occurred at his home of Sean Moynihan, 56 Culmore Road, Derry and formerly Lissivigeen, Killarney, Co Kerry.
Predeceased by his loving wife Kathleen, née McLaughlin, Bridgend. Much loved father of Kerry, Brendan, Sean and Aoibheann and dear brother of Christopher, Mary, Cait and Bernie. Deeply regretted by his loving sons, daughters, son-in-law,-daughter-in-law, grandchildren, brother, sisters, extended family and friends.
Removal from Murphy's Funeral Home (F93PW96) on Sunday at 2pm going to his late residence where you are all welcome to pay your respects. Family time please from 10pm to 11am.
Removal from there on Tuesday afternoon at 12.15pm to St Aengus' Church, Burt for Mass at 1.00pm followed by interment in St Mura's Graveyard, Fahan. Requiem mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/burt
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, to St Patrick's Missionary Society, Kiltegan Fathers c/o any family member.
Audrey Alexander, St Johnston
The death has taken place peacefully at home, of Audrey Alexander, Kinnycally, St Johnston.
Beloved wife of the late Samuel, loving mother of David, George, Merle (Tuck), Nixon (Siobhan), Marcus (Caroline) and the late Julie; also a devoted Grandmother.
House private please.
Funeral service will take place in St Johnston Presbyterian Church at 2pm, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery,
Family flowers only; donations if wished in lieu to the Oncology Department, Letterkenny Hospital.
Annie Hegarty, Burnfoot
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Annie Hegarty, Crislamore, Burnfoot.
Beloved wife of Seamus and much loved mother of Sean, Tina, Bernard, Annette, Jackie, James, Owen, Michael and Damien, dear sister of Rose, Kathleen and Philomena. Deeply regretted by her loving husband, sons, daughters, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters, her wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Annie's remains are reposing at her home on Saturday from 6pm where you are all welcome to pay your respects. Family time please from 11.00pm to 11.00am and on the morning of the funeral.
Removal from there on Monday at 10.15am to St Mura's Church, Fahan for requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/fahan
Family flowers only.
Johanna McCrea, Donegal Town
The death has taken place of Johanna McCrea, Rossmore, Donegal Town.
Deeply regretted by her loving husband Edwin, children Pamela (Anthony) and Jeffrey (Danielle), seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Her remains are reposing at Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Donegal Town, F94 FX3A, Sunday from 3pm to 7pm, followed by removal to her daughter Pamela’s home. House private to family, friends, and neighbours please.
Funeral in Laghey Parish Church, on Monday at 2pm followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
Tommy McGowan, Burt
The death has taken place peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Tommy McGowan, Burt.
Beloved husband of the late Martha, loving father of Amanda, Derek and Avril, father-in-law of Armour, Susan and Malcolm, devoted grandfather of Alice, Jack, Chloe and the late baby Lucy and dear brother of Tillie and the late Willie, Jack, Molly, Sam, Joe and Bertie.
Everyone is welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU on Saturday and Sunday from 6pm to 8 pm.
Funeral service will take place there on Monday at 2 pm with interment afterwards at Crossroads Presbyterian Church.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Letterkenny University Hospital.
Brian Toland, Downings
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, of Brian Toland, Larganreagh, Downings.
His remains are reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny from 5pm to 6pm on Saturday where you are welcome to pay your respects.
Removal from there tomorrow Sunday at 2pm going to the Church of St John The Baptist , Carrigart to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am, which can be viewed live on Mevagh Parish Facebook page. Interment will take place immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Norman Wilson, Milford
The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Norman Wilson, Tully Mountain, Milford, Donegal, F92 YE03.
Deeply regretted by his loving family, wife Renie, son Robert, daughter Heather, daughter-in-law Mavis, son-in-law Tom, granddaughters Maura and Victoria, extended family and friends.
His remains are reposing at his home. House private. Family and close friends welcome on Sunday from 12 noon until 6pm.
Funeral service on Monday December at 1pm in Leiter Presbyterian Church, Kilmacrennan, F92 N838 with burial afterwards in Bank Cemetery Ramelton.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to RNLI, c/o any family member or Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.
Kathleen Toolan NT, Galway and Letterkenny
The death has taken place peacefully at her home, of Kathleen Toolan NT, née O'Boyce, 'Avalon', Fr Griffin Road, Galway City, Galway, and formerly of Port Road, Letterkenny.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, Jack. Cherished mother of Shane, Noel, and Brian, and adored grandmother of Claire, Niamh, Sara, Vanessa, Michael, David, and Phillip. Lovingly remembered by her daughters-in-law, Sharon and Ger, as well as her nieces, nephews, extended family, former students and colleagues, and by her devoted carer, Zeny,
Her remains are reposing at Conneely's Funeral Home, Flood Street, Galway, H91 A786, on Sunday from 5pm to 6.30pm. House strictly private.
Removal on Monday morning to St Ignatius' Church (The Jes), Sea Road for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in Rahoon Cemetery. Multi-storey car parking is available nearby for those traveling at H91 XA6P
Donations, if desired, to Cancer Care West.
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