Deaths in Donegal - Friday evening, September 1

The following deaths have taken place:

- Patrick Mc Closkey, Fintra  

- Robert Hutchinson, Dunkineely

- Mervyn Ashe, Lismonaghan

- William Crilly, Raphoe

- Margaret Boyd, Carrickfinn

- Neil Kelly, Lancaster and St Johnston  

- Gareth Martin, Welchtown

- Noel Bradley, Buncrana

- Phil Diver, Ardara

- James McClenaghan, Greencastle

- Seán Diver, Bunbeg

Patrick Mc Closkey, Fintra  

The death has occurred of Patrick McCloskey, Fintra, Killybegs, Donegal, F94P3F1. Predeceased by his parents, Dan and Maggie and brother Jim. 

Sadly missed by his loving wife Philomena, sons DJ and Patrick, daughters Davina and Irene, daughters-in-law Enda and Nora, son-in-law Franco, grandchildren Mark, Ciara, Isabella and Alex, brother Joe, sister Mary, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Reposing at his residence on Sunday 3rd September from 4pm-7pm. Removal on Monday morning at 10.30am to St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs for 11am funeral mass. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery.  Mass will be streamed live here. 

Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Killybegs Community Hospital care of any family member or McBrearty Funeral Directors.  House private on the morning of the funeral please. 

Robert Hutchinson, Dunkineely

The death has occurred peacefully at his residence of Robert Hutchinson, Dunkineely, F94W6F2. Robert will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his beloved wife Martha, daughters Sandra (Michael), Helen (Gregory), Melvyn (Caroline), Lynda (James), Karen (Albert), Alan (Marie), Samantha (Paul), sisters and brothers-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family.

Robert will be reposing at his home on Friday, September 1 from 6pm until 9pm and on Saturday from 2pm until 9pm. Sunday is private to family.

Funeral service at 1pm in Dunkineely Methodist Church, with burial afterwards in Killaghtee Graveyard.

Mervyn Ashe, Lismonaghan

The death has occurred of Mervyn Ashe, Lismonaghan, Letterkenny, surrounded by his loving family.

Reposing at his late residence from 7pm on Friday September 1 and from 11am tomorrow morning, Saturday, September 2.

Funeral service on Sunday afternoon, September 3 at 3pm in Trinity Presbyterian Church, Upper Main Street, Letterkenny with burial afterwards in the family plot in Gortlee Cemetery. Wake private to family, friends and neighbours please.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Letterkenny stroke unit, c/o any Family member or Con McDaid funeral directors. Any enquiries to Con McDaid Funeral Directors.

William Crilly, Raphoe

  

The peaceful death has taken place of William Crilly, The Grove, Carnone, Raphoe (F93PV20) at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Elizabeth, son Derek and daughter-in-law Jennifer, daughter Dawn and son-in-law Robert, grandchildren Adam and Anna  also his sister Frances and brother-in-law Norman, wider family circle, neighbours and many friends.

His remains will repose at his home from 7pm on Friday September 1.

Funeral leaving from there on Sunday afternoon, September 3 at 1.30pm for 2pm funeral service in Carnone Presbyterian Church followed by burial in the family plot in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to the liver transplant unit, St Vincent’s Hospital and Carnone Presbyterian Church care of any family member or Terence McClintock funeral Director, Convoy.

Margaret Boyd, Carrickfinn

The death has occurred in her own home of Margaret Boyd, Carrickfinn.

Funeral service will be held on Sunday afternoon, September 3 at 2.15pm in St Andrew’s Church, Carrickfinn followed by internment in Bunbeg graveyard.

House private from 10pm to 10am.

Neil Kelly, Lancaster and St Johnston  

The death has occurred of Neil Kelly, 58 Rylands Road, Lancaster, England, formerly Shorelane, Carrickmore, St Johnston, Co Donegal.

Lovingly missed by his wife Christine, daughters; Mary, Ann, Bernadette and Carol. Deeply missed by his grandchildren, brother Denis (Lifford), sister Lizzie (Strabane), nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

Funeral arrangements later in Lancaster, England.

Gareth Martin, Welchtown

The death has taken place of Gareth Martin, Welchtown, Ballybofey, F93 A7DY.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Denise, daughter Courtney, sons Alex, Jude and Louie, parents Geraldine and Francie, sister Karina (Billy), Tara (James), Jordan (Enda), grandmother Mary Martin, mother -and father-in-law, Denis and Mary Whoriskey, nieces and nephews Lauren, Dáire, Abaigh and Evie, all aunts and uncles, cousins, extended family, close friends and neighbours. He is pre-deceased by his sister Nicola, grandparents and Uncle Sean.

Gareth will repose at his home on Friday from 2 pm until 8 pm with Rosary at 8 pm. Family time from after the Rosary and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass at 2pm on Saturday in The Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Glenfin, with burial afterwards in Cill Mhuire Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed on: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/our-lady-of-perpetual-succour-glenfinn

Noel Bradley, Buncrana

The death has taken place at his residence of Noel Bradley, 5 St Mary's Road, Buncrana.

Beloved husband of Rosanna and dear father of Peter and Ruth. Sadly missed by his brothers and sisters Helen, Maureen, John, Paul, Bernie and the late Ann rip, nieces and nephews, family circle and friends.

House private on Thursday evening. 

His remains will be reposing at his residence from 11am on Friday. House Private from 10pm to 11am. 

Funeral from there on Sunday at 12,15pm going to St Mary’s Oratory for 12.30pm Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in Cockhill cemetery. Mass can be viewed at www.churchservices.tv/buncrana 

Phil Diver, Ardara

The peaceful death has occurred of Phil Diver, Meentindea, Ardara.

Sadly missed by his wife Philomena, daughters Shirley and Joanne, his son Gregory, son-in-law Mark, his grandchildren Kerrie, Sean, Finian, Mia, Roma and Kyia, his sisters Breege, Evelyn, Bernie and Geraldine, his sisters-in-law, his brothers-in-law, extended family friends and neighbours. Predeceased by his brothers Danny, Anthony, Hugh, Pete, his son-in-law Owen (McConnell), daughter-in-law Patricia.

Phil's remains will repose at McCabe's Funeral Home, Ardara from 7pm until 10pm on Thursday, and on Friday at his late residence in Meentindea from 11am to 11pm.

Removal from there on Saturday at 10.30am going to the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara for 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam. 

James McClenaghan, Greencastle

The sudden death has occurred in Melbourne, Australia, of James Mc Clenaghan, formerly St Martin's, Greencastle.

Beloved husband of Lisa and much loved father of Finn and Harriet, cherished son of Maureen and the late Jim Mc Clenaghan. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughter, mother, sisters, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, mother- and father-in-law, nieces, nephews and the extended family and friends.

A service to celebrate his life will take place at WD Rose Brighton, 139 Marriage Road, on Friday, September 8 at 2pm.

Seán Diver, Bunbeg

Fuair Seán Ó Duibhir as Cois Cladaigh, An Bun Beag, F92 E9P9 bás go suaimhneach sa bhaile.

Maireann a inion Deirdre, a chuid mic Antoin, Declan, Adrian agus Sean, chomh maith le cúigear deirfiúr, deartháir, garpháistí agus gaolta eile. Ar shlí na bhfírean roimhe tá a bhean chéile Sarah agus a thuismitheoirí May agus Eddie.

Dhéanfar a fhaire sa bhaile Déardaoin agus Dé hAoine ón 11 a chlog ar maidin go dtí am paidrín ag a 8 a chlog.

Níl socraithe tórraimh cinnte go fóill.

The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Seán Diver, Coshclady, Bunbeg.

Predeceased by his wife Sarah Diver (née Boyce) and by his parents May and Eddie Diver, he is sadly missed by his daughter Deirdre, sons Antoin, Declan, Adrian and Sean, daughters-in-law Kerry and Louise, grandchildren; Kieran, Grace, Hugh and Maitiu, brother Joe Diver, sisters Maire Diver, Breege Williams, Ann Ferry, Kit Keating and Gráinne Diver and extended family and friends.

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

Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday in St Mary's Church Derrybeg at 1pm with interment afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery. Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page. https://bit.ly/3DoIMm

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice.

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