Deaths in Donegal - Friday morning, February 3, 2023

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Deaths in Donegal, Friday evening, December 23

The following deaths have occurred:

Teresa Mc Ateer (née Duffy), Lagboy, Tamney, Fanad

Andrew McLaughlin, Moville and Maghera

Stephen Brennan, Mayo and Donegal

Henry O'Donnell, Carrickfinn and Letterkenny

Rose Marian McDonald, Moville 

Paul Duncan, Donegal Town

Séan McCabe, Killygordon and Belfast

Gloria McFadden, Manorcunningham

Pat O'Brien, Magheroarty

Ann Rogers, Scotland and Lettermacaward

John Gallagher, Laghey

The peaceful death has occurred of Teresa Mc Ateer (née Duffy), Lagboy, Tamney, Fanad surrounded by her loving family at Letterkenny University Hospital.

Predeceased by her husband Johnny and niece Annmarie. Deeply regretted by her sons Gerard (Letterkenny) and Declan (Lagboy), sister Cecelia Gammell (Clonmel) and brother-in-law Jimmy. Sadly missed by her extended family, neighbours and many friends.

Teresa’s remains will repose at her late residence from 2pm on Friday, February 3. Removal from there at 11.30am on Saturday arriving at St. Columba’s Church, Massmount for 12 noon Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard. Rosary at 8pm.

The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the St. Mary's Fanavolty & St. Columba's Massmount Facebook page https://m.facebook.com//stmarysfanavolty. 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired to The Cardiology Unit at Letterkenny University Hospital, care of any family member or Mc Ateer Funeral Directors.

The death has occurred at his home of Sean Marley, Cloghan Beg, Cloghan, Donegal, F93 CF5H surrounded by his loving family. “Ex Post Master” – Cloghan Post Office.

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

His remains will repose at his late residence today, Friday, February 3, from 12 o’clock.

Requiem Mass will take place Sunday, February 5, at 11am, in Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Glenfin with interment afterwards in Kilteevogue Cemetery, Glenfin.

Rosary will take place on both nights at 9pm. Family time from 10pm until 12 noon and on morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only.

Requiem Mass can be viewed on the webcam

https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/our-lady-of-perpetual-succour-glenfinn

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. We will forever love you.

May Stephen’s gentle soul rest in peace.

Stephen will repose at his home F12HH31, on Sunday, February 5 from 4pm until 7pm.

Funeral Mass on Monday, February 6 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.

The sudden death has taken place of Henry O'Donnell Carrickfinn and Glencar, Letterkenny.

Sadly missed by his mother Gerti and his sisters and his brother, also his son Christopher, daughter-in-law Aislinn and grandsons, his daughters Grainne, Roise, Siún, Laoise Saoirse and their mother Sinead, all his relatives, neighbours and friends.

His remains are reposing at his late home. House is private Thursday and Friday night from 10pm until 10am and also on the morning of the Funeral.

Funeral Mass at 11am on Saturday in St Mary's Star of the Sea Church, Annagry, with cremation to take place at Lakelands Crematorium Cavan at a later date.

The death has taken place at her home of Rose Marian McDonald, Carnagarve, Moville, F93 XP2D.

Her remains are reposing at her home.

Funeral Mass will take place on Friday at 11am in St Pius X Church, Moville, followed by burial in Ballybrack cemetery. Mass can be viewed live on www.movilleparish.com

The death has occurred of Paul Duncan, Ballydevitt Beg, Donegal Town, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, wife Bridie, daughters Pamela and Carolyn and son Paul Gerard.

Predeceased by his parents Patsy and Nan, he will be deeply missed by his brother Hugh and sisters Mary and Kayt and his beloved grandchildren Lily and Oisín. Forever remembered by his extended family, neighbours and his many friends.

Paul’s remains will repose at his late residence at Ballydevitt Beg, Donegal Town, F94 W4F1, from 12 noon until 9pm on Friday. There will be a one-way system in operation - entry from the old Ballydevitt School/Ballydevitt crossroads, exiting onto the Glenborin/Letterbarrow road during wake times. House private on the morning of the funeral please.

Removal on Saturday for 11am Funeral Mass in St Mary’s Church, Killymard, Donegal Town, F94 C6T7 with interment afterwards in the local cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Donegal Hospice.

The sudden death has taken place of Séan McCabe, 5 Railway Close, Killygordon, (formerly Belfast) at Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by his loving family and in the care of the wonderful staff of ICU.

Predeceased by his parents Frank and Maureen and brothers Tommy and Jim, he will be sadly missed by his devoted son Johnny (Donegal Town), daughter-in-law Lisa, daughter Loli, son-in-law Richard, grandchildren Finn and Anna, his brothers Frank and Pat, sisters Iris, Maureen, Jean, Margaret, Teresa, Kathleen and Patricia.

Sean’s remains will be reposing at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Drumboe Avenue, Stranorlar on Thursday from 3pm to 7.30pm.

Leaving the Funeral Home on Friday at 10.30am for Requiem Mass at 11am in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon, interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.

Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to a charity of your choice, c/o any family member or Martin McGowan, McGowan’s Funeral Home, Drumboe Avenue, Stranorlar.

The Requiem Mass will be streamed live on the St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon Parish YouTube Channel at https:/youtu.be/1PwAyeCkvL8

The peaceful death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice on Wednesday of Gloria McFadden, Abbey Villas, Manorcunningham.

Pre-deceased by her son Joseph in 2008. Deeply missed by her loving husband Joe and daughters Martina McElhinney, Noelle Brogan and Clara McElhinney, grandchildren Tristan, Shania, Codey, Jessica, Taylor, Jayden and Ammiyah, great-grandchildren Sophia and Freddie, sons-in-law Derek McElhinney and Kelvin McElhinney, sisters Bried, Veronica, Bernadette, Noleen, Anne, Mary and Kathleen, brothers Tony, Colm, Gerard and Michael, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Gloria’s remains are reposing at her daughter Martina and husband Derek McElhinneys’ home at Raymoghey, Manorcunningham F92 PX83 on Thursday until 10pm with Rosary at 9pm. Family time on the morning of the Funeral, please.

Funeral from there on Friday at 10am travelling via Manorcunningham Village (approximately 10.15am) and down the Noughs going to St Columba’s Church, Drumoghill for 11am Requiem Mass, with interment afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. 

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.

The peaceful death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Pat O' Brien, Magheroarty, Gortahork.

Predeceased by his wife Sadie. Survived by his brothers Tom and John, sisters Mary and Bried, nieces, nephews and a large circle of family and friends.

His remains are reposing at his home in Magheroarty. Rosary both nights at 9pm.

Removal from there on Saturday for 11am Requiem Mass in Christ the King Church, Gortahork with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed live on https://mcnmedia.tv/camera/christ-the-king-gortahork

The death has taken place of Ann Rogers (neé Cannon), Johnstone, Scotland and formerly of Farrigans, Lettermacaward.

Deeply mourned by her husband John, her son Dominick and family-Angela, Ciara & Rebecca, daughter Claire and David. Sadly missed by brothers, Tony, Michael and Colm, her sisters Mary, Dot and Bridie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and dear friends.

Funeral Mass at St Aidan’s Church, Johnstone at 10am on Saturday morning. Funeral may be viewed on live stream, www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZA3CRBP-UWw

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).

Removal from Leeds after 5pm Funeral Mass on Friday evening in St Patrick's Catholic Church, which will be live streamed.

Remains via Pettigo at a time to be confirmed on Saturday, en route to the residence of his brother, Michael, Shannagh, Laghey, reposing at a time to be confirmed on Saturday and 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

The death has occurred of Andrew McLaughlin, 149 Glen Rd, Maghera, Co Derry BT46 5JN and formerly of Moville.

Beloved husband of Mary (née Gallagher) and devoted father of Caoimhe. Son of the late Charlie and Peggy and brother of Sadie Travers, Margaret Cavanagh, Michael Gerard, Annemarie, Therese Lynch, Eamon, Caroline Irwin and Josephine O'Connor. 

Funeral arrangements will be updated when they become available.

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