Death notices for Donegal - Thursday evening, March 6
The following deaths have taken place:
- Marion Wilson, Mountcharles
- Kathleen Holmes, Burt
- Jerry Donaghey, Carndonagh
- Cara Hannon, Letterkenny
- Mary McDaid, Convoy and Strabane
- Olive Bustard, Donegal Town
- Vincent Harrison, Mountcharles
- Mary Grace McGarvey, Creeslough
Marion Wilson, Mountcharles
The death has occurred of Marion Wilson (née Armstrong) The Kelderry, Drimcoe, Mountcharles, Donegal, F94 P861.
She passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family and extended family, on March 5, 2025.
Marion is predeceased by her parents Samuel and Janey Armstrong, her brother Benjamin, infant son George, and her beloved husband Hubert.
Also predeceased by her sister-in-law Ruby Farrell (née Wilson), brothers-in-law John Farrell (RIP Ruby), Bertie Wilson (Daphne), Colin Harrison (Flora), and niece-in-law Sheena Farrell.
Marion will be so sadly missed by her daughters Gillian (Desmond) and Hazel, her son Matthew (Mags), her six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, her sisters Olive Corrigan (David) and Flora Harrison (RIP Colin), her brother Bill Armstrong (Lesley), brother-in-law Matt Wilson, sister-in-law Daphne Wilson (RIP Bertie), nieces, nephews, nieces-in-law, extended family, and her many friends and neighbours.
Remains will repose at her late residence (Eircode F94 P861) on Thursday, March 6 from 11 am until 10 pm. Removal from there on Friday, March 7 going to the Church of Ireland, Killybegs (Eircode F94 HE27) for funeral service at 1 pm, followed by burial in St John's Churchyard, Inver.
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the National Council for the Blind Ireland or the Alzheimer Society of Ireland, c/o Gallaghers Funeral Home, Mountcharles, or any family member.
Kathleen Holmes, Burt
The death has occurred in the Donegal Hospice of Kathleen Holmes, Carrownamaddy, Speenouge, Burt.
Lovingly missed by her husband Donal, her daughters and sons Mary, Charles, Cathy, Donna, Thomas and their partners, her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren and all her extended family and friends.
Kathleen will be reposing at her late residence from 6pm to 10pm on Wednesday, March 5 and Thursday, March 6 from 12pm to 10pm. Wake for family and close friends only.
Funeral leaving her late residence, Carrownamaddy, Speenouge, Burt, on Friday, March 7 at 10.30am going to St Aengus’ Church, Burt for 11am requiem Mass and afterwards travelling to Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, for 4pm.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to The Donegal Hospice care of any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
Jerry Donaghey, Carndonagh
The peaceful death has occurred of Jerry Donaghey in Bedford, England, formerly of Glack, Carndonagh.
Predeceased by his wife Mary (Bedford and Quigley's Point) and son Philip.
Much loved father of Gerald, Kieran and Rosemary sadly missed by his grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and the wider family circle.
His remains will be reposing at the family home in Glack, Carndonagh on Thursday, March 6 from 12 noon where you are welcome to pay your respects.
Funeral from there on Friday at 10:20am going to the Sacred Heart Church Carndonagh for requiem Mass at 11:00am with interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Jerry’s funeral mass can be viewed live on www.carndonaghparish.com.
Cara Hannon, Letterkenny
The sudden, untimely death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Cara Hannon, Listillion, Letterkenny.
Deeply missed by her loving parents PJ and Nellie, sister Emma Maguire (Shaun Paul), brother Patrick (Vivienne), uncles and aunties, nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends and colleagues at the Loreto Convent, St Eunan’s College and Lizzie’s Diner, Dunfanaghy.
Cara is predeceased by her grandparents Patrick and Annie Hannon, Leitrim and Charlie and Margaret Gallen, Knocknamona, Letterkenny.
Cara’s remains will repose at the family home in Listillion on Wednesday, March 5 and Thursday, March 6 from 1pm until after the Rosary at 9pm.
Funeral from there on Friday, March 7 at 10.15am going to The Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed on the parish YouTube Channel.
Interment afterwards in Conwal Cemetery, Letterkenny.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to The Irish Heart Foundation c/o any family member.
Mary McDaid, Convoy and Strabane
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Mary Mc Daid (née Heaney), Longlands, Convoy F93 P6KH, and formerly of Strabane.
Beloved wife of James, much loved mother of James (Lisa), Clare (Marty)and Brandon, dearly loved grandmother of Chloe, cherished daughter of Betty and the late John Heaney and sister of John, Elizabeth, Bernadette and Adrian.
Reposing at her home on Tuesday, March 4 from 5pm. Funeral leaving her home on Thursday, March 6 at 9am for Requiem Mass in St Mary`s Church, Melmount at 10am.
Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, sons, daughter, granddaughter, mum, brothers, sisters and family circle. Family time please from 10pm to 11am. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam.
Olive Bustard, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Olive Bustard, Tullybrook, Donegal Town, Co Donegal, F94 H6K1.
Predeceased by her husband Bobby. Deeply regretted by her loving family Howard (Linda), Irene (Gerald) and Gareth (Ann), grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Reposing at her late residence on Tuesday, March 4 from 6pm to 9pm, and Wednesday, March 5 from 2pm to 9pm. Funeral Service in Laghey Parish Church at 2pm Thursday, March 6 followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to Laghey Parish Church care of any family member.
House private on the morning of the funeral please.
Vincent Harrison, Mountcharles
The death has occurred of Vincent Harrison, Salthill, Mountcharles and formerly of London and Ballintra.
He passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents Maggie and Bertie and his siblings, Jim, Dymphna, Patricia, Philomena and Desmond.
Deeply regretted by his devoted wife Mary and daughters, Helen (Dennis Ward- R.I.P) and Margaret (John Patton).
Much loved by his granddaughters, Eilish, Sinead and Orla, great-grandchildren, Ava and Fíadh.
Forever remembered by his sister, Maureen, nephews and nieces.
Reposing at Tir Connaill Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal Town F94 FX3A on Tuesday, March 4 from 4pm until 8pm.
Wake at family home in Salthill, Mountcharles F94 N5X8 on Wednesday from 2pm until 8pm.
Removal from the family home on Thursday, March 6 at 10am going to St Brigid's Church, Ballintra for 11am funeral Mass followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Vincent's Mass may be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/ballintra.
Mary Grace McGarvey, Creeslough
The death has taken place of Mary Grace McGarvey, nee Hagney, Ards, Creeslough.
Sadly missed by her daughters Bernadette, Margaret, Geraldine, Pauline and Grace, her sons Fr Pat, Martin, Neilis and Noel, sons in law Pat, Denis, Hugh, Fergus, Paul and Michael, daughters in law Mary T, Maria, and Emma, grandchildren and great grandchildren, sisters Margaret and Agnes.
Predeceased by her husband Paul and daughter Ann, sisters Bridie and Catherine and grandson Martin.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence on Wednesday, March 5 and Thursday, March 6 from 11am, with rosary at 9pm.
Funeral Mass in St Michael’s church Creeslough on Friday, March 7 at 11am, followed by burial in Doe Cemetery.
Family time please from 10pm to 11am, and before the funeral on Friday.
The funeral Mass can be viewed live here.
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