Death notices for Donegal - Thursday morning, December 19
The following deaths have taken place:
- Willie O’Connor, Carndonagh
- Maureen Quinn, Frosses
- Teresa Gallagher, Donegal Town
- Tom Cassidy, Bundoran
- Rita Quinn, Letterkenny
- Janet Barriscale, St Johnston
- Dinny Mc Laughlin, Drumfries
- Tessie McLaughlin, Buncrana
- Patrick Pearse Kelly, Drumkeen
- John Grant, Buncrana
- Peadar Quinn, Fintown
- Henry Bradley, Killygordon
- May Josephine Kelly, Killygordon and London
Willie O’Connor, Carndonagh
The peaceful death has taken place at Donegal Hospice, in his 101st year of Willie O’Connor, Malin Road, Carndonagh.
Predeceased by his loving wife Annie, his daughter Rose and his infant child Mary.
Much loved father of Shaun (Margaret), Pat (Kathleen), Liam (Ann), Noel (Anna), Anthony (Kathryn) and Michael (Ann).
Deeply regretted by his sons, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Removal from Kelly’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh at 12:00pm today, Thursday going to his son Michael’s residence, Malin Road.
Removal from there tomorrow evening, Friday at 5:30pm going to Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass on Saturday morning at 11:00am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Nazareth House or Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors.
Maureen Quinn, Frosses
The death has occurred of Maureen Quinn, formerly of Ballybrillaghan, Frosses. She passed away peacefully at Aras Mhic Shuibhne Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family.
Maureen is survived by her sisters Bernadette Gallagher (Danny) and Kathleen Mc Hugh, Mullinbuoys (Terence), sister-in-law Michelle, niece, nephews and grandnephew. Predeceased by her parents Eddie and Mary and her brothers Eamonn & Harry.
Remains will be reposing at Gallaghers Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles (F94 X02N) on Wednesday, December 18 from 5pm until 8pm and on Thursday, 19th December, from 4pm until 8pm.
Removal from there on Friday, December 20 going to the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses for 12 noon funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. The funeral Mass will be live-streamed here.
Teresa Gallagher, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Teresa Gallagher (nee Muldoon) of Ardeskin Heights, Donegal Town.
Teresa passed away peacefully at Aras Mhic Shuibhne Nursing Home on Wednesday, December 18. Much-loved wife of Gerry Gallagher (deceased 2018), mother of baby Mary Joe (deceased). Sadly missed by her brother Seamus and sister Annette (Dunphy) and all her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers, Frank, Fr Paddy, Fr Leo, Sean and Eamon and by her sister Mary (Boyle).
Reposing at Tir Conaill Funeral Home (F94 FX3A) on Thursday, December 19. From 3pm to 6pm. Removal from there to St Patrick's Church, Donegal Town for 7.15 pm. Funeral Mass at 11am Friday, Dec.ember 20, followed by burial in Killymard Cemetery.
Tom Cassidy, Bundoran
The death has occurred of Tom Cassidy, 29 Gaelic Park Drive, Bundoran and formerly of Rathowen, Westmeath. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Our Lady's Hospital, Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim.
Beloved husband of the late Kathleen and grandfather of the late Jennifer (Boland).
Tom will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his loving family, his sons Mel (Martina), Thomas (Deirdre), James (Lorraine), daughters Doris, Eilish, Patricia (Liam), Siobhan (Eamon) and Deirdre (Micheal), his adored 19 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren and all his relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Breslin's Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran F94E92F on Wednesday, December 18 from 6pm to 8pm and on Thursday evening from 4pm to 7pm, all welcome.
Removal on Friday, December 20 from his late residence at Gaelic Park Drive, Bundoran at 10.30am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Removal afterwards to St Ninnidh's Cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran for burial service.
Rita Quinn, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Rita (Margaret) Quinn, nee Mc Monagle, 3 Bracken Lea, Letterkenny, F92 K1WK.
Predeceased by her husband Pat and their son Peter, her sister Julie, and brothers Jim and Eddie.
She is survived by her daughters Margo, Nicola, Helena, and Angela, her son-in-law Nana, and her granddaughters Clodagh, and Eibhlin.
Rita’s Requiem Mass will take place on Friday, December 20 at 11am in St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny. Burial afterwards in Drumboe cemetery.
The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish webcam. The wake is strictly private, at Rita’s request, as is the house on the morning of the funeral.
Janet Barriscale, St Johnston
The death has taken place of Janet Barriscale (née Wagstaff) Magheracloy, St Johnston and formerly of Hinckley, Leicestershire.
Beloved wife of the late Tod, much loved mother of Guy, mother-in-law of Patricia and dearly loved grandmother of Jude and Órlaith.
Reposing at Quigley`s Funeral Home, Strabane on Wednesday, December 18 from 7pm to 8pm. Funeral leaving the funeral home on Thursday, December 19 at 9.45am for private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium.
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing son, daughter-in-law, granddaughtersand family circle.
Dinny McLaughlin, Drumfries
The death has occurred of Dinny McLaughlin (Whiteharra) Shandrum, Drumfries, Clonmany, Co Donegal, F93EK27.
Dinny is predeceased by his parents James and Mary his brother Pat sisters Katie and Mary RIP.
Dinny will be sadly missed by his loving sisters Annie and Bridget his nephews and nieces, grand nephews and nieces, cousins, neighbours and his family from his music circle.
Removal on Tuesday, December 17 at 3pm from The Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Letterkenny going to his late residence.
Funeral from there on Friday morning, December 20 leaving at 10am for 11am requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Cockhill with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral. Funeral can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill.
Tessie McLaughlin, Buncrana
The death has taken place in Beach Hill Manor, Nursing Home, Lisfannon of Tessie McLaughlin (née McDaid) Ludden, Buncrana.
Wife of the late John RIP and dear mother of Geraldine (Noel), Carl (Katrina) and Paul (Janette) grandmother of Ciara, Darragh, Adam, Tom and Gary and wee Steven RIP, great-grandson Eoghan, sister of Pader (McDaid) and Margaret (White) predeceased by her siblings Mary, Sarah, Rose Ellen, Bridget, Annie, Michael and James. Sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, family circle and friends.
Remains reposing at her residence from 5pm on Tuesday, December 17.
Funeral from there on Thursday, December 19 at 9.15am going to St Mary’s Oratory, Buncrana for 10am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in Cockhill cemetery.
Wake strictly private to family and close friends only at the request of the deceased. No flowers or mass cards all donations to Donegal hospice c/o any family member.
Patrick Pearse Kelly, Drumkeen
The death has taken place in Brentwood Manor Nursing home of Patrick Pearse Kelly, 17 St Bridget’s Crescent, Drumkeen, Co Donegal, F93 VE4F.
Pearse will be lovingly missed by his sons Douglas (Roseanne), Pearse Jnr and Robert, his grandchildren Jessica, Riannon, Douglas, Pádraig, Lúcás, Fionnuala, Oisín, Fíachra, Leah and Aoibhín, his brothers Tom, Michael and Chris (Aberdeen) and sister Margaret Bonner, his nieces, nephews and all her extended family and friends.
Pearse was predeceased by his wife Jean, son Jeremiah, his parents, brothers and sisters may they all rest in peace.
Pearse will be reposing from 2pm on Tuesday, December 17 at his late residence, 17 St Bridget’s Crescent, Drumkeen and all day Wednesday for respects to be paid.
Funeral from there on Thursday morning at 10.30am going to St Patrick’s Church, Drumkeen for 11am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please.
John Grant, Buncrana
The death has occurred of John Grant (Butcher), Ballymagan, Buncrana, Co Donegal.
John is predeceased by his parents Edward and Elizabeth, his brother Michael and his sisters Betty and Nora.
John will be sadly missed by his sisters Molloy, Peggy, and Rosaleen, his sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins and the wider family circle.
John’s remains will be reposing at his residence from 4pm on Tuesday. December 17. Funeral from there on Thursday at 10am going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time from 11pm to 11am each day. Funeral can be viewed live here.
Peadar Quinn, Fintown
The death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital of Peadar Quinn, Beaghmore, Fintown, F94 HH50.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Anne, daughter Fiona (Darren), son Rory (Ellie), grandchildren Conor and Oisín, brother John (Ardara), Patsy (Donegal), Anne (Galway), Marjorie (U.S.A) and Mary (Laghey), sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Peadar will repose at his home from 11am on Tuesday, December 17. Requiem Mass in St Colmcille's Chapel, Fintown, at 11 am on Thursday, Deccember 19, with burial afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. Rosary both nights at 9pm with family time from 10 pm until 11 am each day and on the morning of the funeral. The Funeral Mass can be viewed on the Baile-na-Finne Facebook page.
Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to The National Kidney Support Centre, Beaumont Hospital, c/o any family member.
A shuttle bus will run from the car park at Páirc Acla, Fintown, F94KI92, from 4pm on both days.
Henry Bradley, Killygordon
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Henry Bradley, Gleneely, Crossroads, Killygordon F93 K542.
Beloved husband of Mary, much loved father of Marie (late Ken), Harry (Margaret), Michael (Valerie), Ann (Bryan), Kathleen and Brendan (Rachel), loving granda of Ryan, Níamh, Éoin, Charlotte, Jack, Jessica and Maxine, dearest brother of Mary and the late John, Maggie, Ellen, Michael and Seamus.
Reposing at the family home, on Tuesday, December 17 from 2pm to 10pm.
Funeral from the family home on Thursday, December 19 at 10.30 a.m. for Requiem Mass at 11 a.m. in St. Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon.
Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam. The house is private on Wednesday, December 18 and on the morning of the funeral. Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his entire family circle.
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.
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