Death notices for Donegal - Sunday morning, February 4, 2023

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Death notices for Donegal on Sunday morning

The following deaths have occurred:

Late Sadie McKee, Donegal Town

The death has occurred peacefully at Donegal Community Hospital of Sarah (Sadie) McKee 33 Oak Meadows, Brookfield, Donegal Town.

Deeply regretted by sons Robert and wife Gillian, and Colin and fiancé Cecilia, grandchildren Mia and Madison.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence Sunday from 4pm to 10pm, and Monday from 4pm to 10pm. House private please at all other times.

Funeral service in Donegal Parish Church, Tuesday at 2pm, followed by burial in St John’s Parish Church Graveyard Rossnowlagh.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to Donegal Community Hospital Patient’s Comfort Fund, or Animals in Need, Donegal.

Kathleen Doogan, Kincasslagh

The sudden death has taken place of Kathleen Doogan (Bosco), née O Donnell, Kincasslagh.

Sadly missed by husband John, daughters Trish and Fiona, sons John Francis and Daniel, sister Margaret (Margo), brothers John, James and Daniel, grandchildren, sons in law, daughters in law and extended family, neighbours and friends.

Her remains are reposing at her residence in Kincasslagh.

Funeral Mass will take place on at 11am on Monday in St Mary's Church, Kincasslagh with interment in Belcruit Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on Kincasslagh Parish Facebook page.

Una Deeney, Glenvar and Dublin

The peaceful death has taken place in Dublin of Una Deeney formerly of Carrowreagh, Glenvar.

Deeply regretted by her brother Paddy, her nephews Manus and Cathair O'Donnell, Rosgarrow, Milford her nieces Marita Mc.Devitt, Ochtore, Kerrykeel and the O'Hegarty's, Ballybofey, her sister-in-law, relatives and many friends.

Her remains are reposing at St Mary's Star of the Sea Church, Glenvar. 

Funeral Mass takes place at 12 noon on Monday followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Joe Sweeney, Donegal Town and Bridgetown

The death has occurred of Joseph (Joe) Sweeney, Doonan, Donegal Town and formerly of Bridgetown, Laghey. He passed away peacefully, at the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny.

Predeceased by his parents, Bernard and Madge and by his brother, Dessie. Sadly missed by his wife Bridie, his brothers Pat (Eileen), Hughie (Patricia) and Jim, his sisters, Mary (Danny) and Anne, his sister-in-law Maggie, nieces, nephews and larger family circle.

Removal from his late residence on Sunday for 11am Funeral Mass in St Brigid’s Church, Ballintra, with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Breege Donnelly, Muff

The death has taken place of Breege Donnelly, (née Lynch). Beloved wife of Paul, loving mother of Christine, Shane and Keelan, a much-loved nana of Kyle, Cameron, Casey, Aria, Sophia and Amber, cherished daughter of Bridie and the late James Lynch and dear sister of Marie, Martina, Paul, Anthony and Vincent.

Funeral from her mother’s home, Sappagh, Muff on Sunday at 12.30 pm for 1pm Funeral Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Iskaheen. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Teresa Friel, Clonmany

The death has taken place at her home of Teresa Friel, Dunaff, Urris, Clonmany.

Beloved wife of the late Dan, loving mother of Danny, Michael and Bernard, Gerald, Christy, Teresa-Ann and John. Much-loved grandmother, great grandmother and mother-in-law.

Funeral from her home on Sunday at 9.30am going to St Michael’s Church, Urris for Requiem Mass at 10am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/stmichael

Family flowers only, please.

Willie Joe McAree, Kilmacrennan

The death has taken place of Willie Joe McAree, Keenaghan, Kilmacrennan, F92 YE1V. He passed away peacefully in the gentle care of the staff in the Donegal Hospice, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by wife Margaret, he is survived by his daughters Marie Mc Keever, Letterkenny and Alison Mc Aree, Glasgow, sons Thomas, Derry and Liam, Germany, grandchildren Liam, Anna and Luke. Deeply regretted by extended family members, neighbours and friends.

His remains are reposing at his late residence.

Funeral from there for Requiem Mass in St Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan at 11am on Sunday, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/kilmacrenan

Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice, care of any family member or directly by using the following link: https://www.idonate.ie/2625_donegal-hospice.html

Mary Flood, Buncrana

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Mary Flood, née McLaughlin, 4 Pillar Park, Buncrana and formerly of Red Row, Buncrana.

Beloved wife of the late Tony and dear sister of Eileen, Rosie and Lizzie.

Mary’s remains are reposing at her home. House private please from 10pm to 11am.

Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am in St Mary’s Chapel, Cockhill, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill

Sean Marley, Cloghan

The death has occurred at his home of former post master Sean Marley, Cloghan Beg, Cloghan, Donegal, F93 CF5H surrounded by his loving family. 

Sean is survived by his sons Joe, Tommy, Gerry, Brendan, John, Michael, Aidan and daughter Martina, his 25 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and his sister Annie. He is predeceased by wife Ethna.

Requiem Mass will take place Sunday at 11am, in Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Glenfin with interment afterwards in Kilteevogue Cemetery, Glenfin. Requiem Mass can be viewed on the webcam

Family flowers only.

Stephen Brennan, Mayo and Donegal

The death has taken place of Stephen Brennan, Lismirrane, Bohola, Mayo and late of Donegal.

He will always and lovingly be missed by his mother Rita, his father Declan, both his granmothers, Margaret O’Donnell, Meenahalla, Glenties, Angela Brennan, Forth Village, Kinaffe, his uncles, Gerald, Michael and Columba O’Donnell, Gerry and Aiden Brennan, his aunts Mary Pratico and Virginia Filan, his many cousins, relations and friends both in Mayo and Donegal.

Stephen's remains will repose at his home F12HH31, on Sunday from 4pm until 7pm.

Funeral Mass on Monday at 12 noon in the Church of the Immaculate Conception and St Joseph’s Church, Bohola followed by burial afterwards in St Joseph’s Cemetery, Bohola.

John Gallagher, Laghey

The death has occurred peacefully, at his residence (Leeds, UK), of John Gallagher, Laghey.

Predeceased by his sister, Mary, sadly missed by his brother Michael and family (Shannagh), his sisters, Peggy (Peter Sweeney and family, Donegal Town) and Philomena (Bobby O'Hara and family, Lagheybarr).

A funeral service has taken place in Leeds.

His remains are reposing at the residence of his brother, Michael, Shannagh, Laghey from 12 noon until 9pm on Sunday. House private on Monday morning, please.

Removal on Monday morning to St Brigid's Church, Ballintra for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Funeral Mass may be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/ballintra

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