Deaths in Donegal - Friday evening, April 14, 2023

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The following deaths have occurred:

- Eddie Mc Garvey, New Mills, Ramelton

- Vincent Ward, Ramsbury Road Leicester, formerly Kilraine, Glenties

- John McGroarty, Thower and formerly of the Black Road

- Mary Gallagher (née Diver) Carrickataskin, Derrybeg

- Philomena Mc Callion, Francistown, Malin

- Anne (Nan) Mc Carron (nee Mc Menamin), Malin Road, Moville, formerly Glenties and Letterkenny

- Gloria White, Lifford 

- Patricia McCallion, Derry and Stranorlar

- Grace McGinley, Letterkenny and Gortahork

- Gerry Gallagher, Ballintra

- Noel Dolan, Athlone and Bundoran

- Tony McHugh, Derrybeg

- Deborah Brown, Ramelton and Antrim

Eddie Mc Garvey, New Mills, Ramelton

The death has occurred of Eddie Mc Garvey, New Mills, Ramelton.

Remains reposing at his home from 5pm this evening, Friday, April 14th.

Funeral mass on Sunday, April 16th at 1pm in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Funeral mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Mary’s Church Ramelton on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/ramelton

Family time from 10pm until 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Vincent Ward, Ramsbury Road Leicester, formerly Kilraine, Glenties

The death has occurred of Vincent Ward, Ramsbury Road Leicester, formerly Kilraine, Glenties.

Funeral Mass will take place on Monday 17th April at 10am at St Thomas More Church Leicester, burial at Saffron Hill.

Vincent will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Mass will be streamed link https://www.youtube.com/@saintthomasmoreleicester9219/streams

John McGroarty, Thower and formerly of the Black Road

The death has occurred of John McGroarty, Thower and formerly of the Black Road.

Remains reposing at Shovlin’s Funeral Home Sandfield, Ardara this evening from 7pm-9pm followed by a private removal to his home (Eircode: F94K660) on Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon to 9pm. 

Removal on Monday morning for 11 o’clock funeral mass in the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses with internment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. 

Family flowers only, Donations on lieu to the Kidney Association of Ireland care of any family member or John McGowan funeral director. 

John’s funeral mass can be viewed on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-marys-frosses-inver

Mary Gallagher (née Diver) Carrickataskin, Derrybeg

The death has occurred of Mary Gallagher (née Diver) Carrickataskin, Derrybeg.

Her remains will repose at her sister, Annie Roarty’s residence in Carrickataskin on Saturday April 15th from 6pm to 8pm and on Sunday, April 16th from 12 noon to 8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm.

Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Derrybeg, on Monday, April 17th at 11am, with interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page.

Philomena Mc Callion, Francistown, Malin

The death has occurred of Philomena Mc Callion, Francistown, Malin.

Her remains are reposing at the home of her son Patrick and daughter in law Majella at Drumcarbit, Malin.

Philomena’s remains will repose at her home in Francistown from 9am on Sunday morning, April 16th before removal to Lagg.

Funeral mass will take place on Sunday afternoon at 3pm in St. Mary’s Church, Lagg, Malin followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please donation in lieu to the Alzheimer’s Society Ireland c/o of any family member.

Funeral mass can be viewed live on the Malin Head Facebook Page.

Anne (Nan) Mc Carron (nee Mc Menamin), Malin Road, Moville, formerly Glenties and Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Anne (Nan) Mc Carron (nee Mc Menamin), Malin Road, Moville, formerly Glenties and Letterkenny.

Anne’s remains are reposing at her home where you are welcome to pay your respects from 2pm to 10pm today, Friday April 14th and tomorrow, Saturday.

House private to family only on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral mass will take place on Sunday afternoon, April 16th at 1.30pm in St. Pius X church, Moville followed by burial in Ballybrack cemetery.

Funeral mass can be viewed live on www.movilleparish.com.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu to the North West Hospice, Sligo c/o any family member.

Gloria White, Lifford 

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Gloria White, née Friel, Drumbuoy, Lifford and formerly of Edenmore, Lifford.

Beloved wife of the late Robbie, much loved mother of Salena, Alan and Elaine, dearly loved grandmother of Rachael, James, Mark and Lorcán and sister of Audrey, Chris, Pat, Declan and the late Damien.

Her remains are reposing at her home on Thursday from 8pm. Family time please from 11pm to 11am. 

Funeral leaving her home on Saturday at 10.35am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Murlog, Lifford at 11am. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/

Donations in lieu of flowers please to the Donegal Hospice.

Patricia McCallion, Derry and Stranorlar

The death has occurred peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, of Patricia McCallion (née Ward), 52 College Glen, Derry City and formerly of Stranorlar. 

Beloved wife of the late Seamus, loving mother of Manus, Siobhan, Martin, Roisin, Oonagh and Vanessa, dear mother-in-law of Brenda, John, Vincent and Michael, a devoted grandmother and a dear and loving sister of Josephine (USA), Bernie, Margey, Marie, John, Brian, Gerald, Martin, Veronica and Angela. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the entire family circle.

Funeral leaving her home on Saturday at 9.20am to St Eugene’s Cathedral for Requiem Mass at 10am with interment afterwards in the City Cemetery.

Grace McGinley, Letterkenny and Gortahork

The death has occurred of Grace McGinley (née McGeever), 10 Cashel Park, Lisnenan, Letterkenny, F92 V8EH and formerly from Glenhola, Gortahork.

She is deeply missed by her loving husband Charlie, daughter Caroline Kenny and husband Brian (Lisnenan, Letterkenny), son Thomas (London), grandchildren Ciaran, Liam and Sean, her dear friend Mona, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Grace’s remains will repose at her late residence from 6pm until 9pm on Thursday and from 6pm until 9pm on Friday, with Rosary each evening at 8pm. House private on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral from there on Saturday at 11.30am going to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine, Letterkenny for 12 noon Requiem Mass which can be viewed live on www.youtube.com/@churchoftheirishmartyrs4657

Interment will take place afterwards at Conwal Cemetery. 

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Cancer Care West c/o any family member.

Gerry Gallagher, Ballintra

The death has occurred suddenly but peacefully of Gerard (Gerry) Gallagher, Dromore, Ballintra.

Predeceased by his parents, James and Ellen Jane, and his sister, Maureen Lynch; much loved brother of Michael (Jean), Eamonn and Tommy (Josephine), and adored uncle to his 18 nieces and nephews, who will miss him dearly.

His remains will repose at Gilmartin's Funeral Home, Kinlough, from 6.30pm on Friday evening, leaving at 7pm, the cortège will travel via Rossnowlagh and Dromore, to arrive at St Brigid's Church, F94 AP84, for 8pm, to repose overnight.

Requiem Mass will take place on Saturday at 11am, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Gerard's Funeral Mass may be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/ballintra

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Sheil Hospital Patient's Comfort Fund c/o any family member.

Noel Dolan, Athlone and Bundoran

The unexpected death has occurred of Noel Dolan Ardnagrath, Walderstown, Athlone, Westmeath, N37 KD73 and formerly of Bundoran. 

Predeceased by his beloved wife Carole, he is deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his children, Shane, Rachel, Mark and Amanda, daughters in law Melanie and Jo, son in law Paul, brother Ray, sister in law Claire, grandchildren, nephews, nieces and a wide circle of friends.

His remains are reposing at his residence on Sunday from 4pm until 7pm. Due to increases in flu/viruses, the family asks that those attending the funeral be vigilant and hand sanitise where appropriate.

Requiem Mass on Monday at 11am in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Tubberclair followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

No flowers please, donations if desired in lieu to Irish Cancer Society. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.

Tony McHugh, Derrybeg

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Tony McHugh, Stramartin, Derrybeg, originally of Brinlack, Gweedore.

Predeceased by his mother Máire Sheonaí and brother-in-law Tom, he is sadly missed by his loving wife Sheila, daughter Regina, son Adrian, sister-in-law Sábha(Sophia) cousin John Mc Geady and extended Mc Geady family and friends.

His remains will repose at his home on Thursday and Friday from 11am to 8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm.

Funeral Mass in St Mary's Church, Derrybeg on Saturday at 11am, with burial afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page.

Deborah Brown, Ramelton and Antrim

The death has occurred in her 96th year, at Donegal Hospice in the presence of friends, of Deborah Brown, painter and sculptor, of The Mall, Ramelton, and formerly Marlborough Park South, Belfast and Cushendun, County Antrim.

To the great sadness of her family, her friend and carer Michelle Patterson and a wide circle of friends and artist colleagues. Predeceased by her dear friend and travelling companion Anne Crookshank. 

Funeral Service at St Paul's Church of Ireland, Ramelton, on Saturday at 2pm.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Alice Berger Hammerschlag Award at the Arts Council of Northern Ireland or the Prof. Anne Crookshank Travel Bursary at the Dept. of History of Art at Trinity College, Dublin.

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