Deaths in Donegal - Friday morning, January 27

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The following deaths have occurred:

Dorian Jasinski, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Dorian Jasinski, aged 21, of 236 St Joseph's Avenue, Donegal Town.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his mother Agnes, stepfather Mirk, his sisters Victoria, Nicole and Alisa, extended family and friends in Wrocław, Poland.

Removal from Gallagher's Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles, on Saturday, January 28, going to St Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town, for 11am funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in Clar churchyard.

House private at all times. Family flowers only.

Fionn Gallagher, Ballyshannon

The death has taken place of Fionn Gallagher, The Mall, Ballyshannon.

Predeceased by his parents, Joe and Molly, brother Leo and sister Mary. Forever remembered by his brothers Conal (Margaret), Joseph (Rhona), Desmond (Carmel), Ignatius (Loretta), John (Catherine), Mark (Linda), Malachy (Angela) and sister Carmel. Fionn will be sadly missed by his cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends.

House private, please. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.

Hugo Quirke, Urris and Dunree

The peaceful death has taken place in Manchester at his home of Hugo Quirke, formerly of Urris and Dunree and more recently Bury, Manchester. Surrounded by his loving family.

Dearly loved husband of the late Brigid Quirke (nee Gillespie of Leophin, Linsfort) much-loved father of Hugh, Denis, Elaine, Gary and Sinead. Adored Pop, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to so many.

Funeral to be held in Manchester. Date to be confirmed.

Lily McDaid Roe, Buncrana

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Lily McDaid Roe, nee Kearney , Ballymagan,Buncrana , Co Donegal.

Lily‘s remains will repose at her home from 10am on Saturday, January 28. Lily will be sadly missed by her husband Owen, her loving children Eamon, Mary, Collette, Shirley, Arleene and Paul, her siblings Daniel, John, Liam, Michael, Magaret and Eileen, her grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, her many friends and the wider family circle.

Funeral on Monday at 11 o clock in St Mary’s Church, Cockhill with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The funeral can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill.

Phoncie Hannigan, Newtowncunningham

The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Phoncie Hannigan, Killyverry, Newtowncunnigham, F93 K2DX. 

Predeceased by granddaughter Olivia, brother Martin and sister Celine. Deeply regretted by devoted wife Ruth (née Wallace). Sorely missed by children Ross, Simon & Kirsty (Killyverry) & Lee (Castlefin), daughters in law, Emma Louise, Ellen & Kimberly, and grandchildren, Sofia, Ava & Rowan. Fondly remembered by brother Joe (Killea), sisters Dolores (Lifford) & Geraldine (Drumardagh), extended family members, neighbours, and good friends.

Phoncie’s remains will repose at his late residence from 12 noon today, Friday, January 27.

Funeral from there on Saturday, January 28 for requiem Mass in All Saints Church, Newtowcunnigham at 1pm, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Funeral mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/newtowncunningham.

Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice, care of any family member or directly by using the following link: https://www.idonate.ie/2625_donegal-hospice.html

Cathal Brugha Mac Devitt, Navan and Kilcar

The death has occurred peacefully in his 90th year of retired school principal Cathal Brugha Mac Devitt, Moatville, Navan, Meath and late of Kilcar.

Predeceased by his brothers Kevin and Ruairí and sister Delma; dearly loved husband of Mary and father of Sinéad, Rory, Conal, Niamh, Eimear and Aedín; sadly missed by his grandchildren Conor, Kieran, Finn, Éva, Kate, Cormac, Eoin, Ella and Pearse; great grandson Hector; sisters Sr Eithne, Sìle, Nuala and Crona; brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

His remains are reposing at the Fitzsimons Funeral Home, Canon Row, Navan on Sunday afternoon from 3pm to 5pm. House private please.

Removal on Monday morning to St Mary's Church, Navan, for 12 noon Funeral Mass with burial afterwards in St Finian's Cemetery. The Funeral Mass may be viewed on navanparish.ie Family flowers only.

Jim Carron, Rathmullan and Fife

The death has taken place in Fife, Scotland of Seamus (Jim) Carron, formerly of Carradoan, Rathmullan.

He is predeceased by his wife Carolyn and deeply regretted by his son Daniel, brothers Liam, Hugh and extended family.

Cremation has taken place in Scotland. Interment of ashes takes palce in St Joseph's Cemetery, Rathmullan at 3pm on Saturday.

Patrick Kelly, Falcarragh and Gortahork

The peaceful death has occurred in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda of Patrick Kelly, Killult, Falcarragh and formerly of Ardsbeg, Gortahork.

Predeceased by his wife Anita, his parents, brothers and sisters, he is survived by his daughter Áine, sons Adrain, Brian, Dónal and Fergal, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, his two brothers, nieces, nephews and a large circle of family and friends.

His remains will arrive at his residence in Killult for 6pm on Thursday with Rosary on arrival.  The wake will begin on Friday at 11am with rosary at 9pm.

Funeral 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://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/christ-the-king-gortahork

Mary Laughlin, Ballybofey

The death has occurred peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Larissa Private Nursing Home, Letterkenny of Mary Laughlin (née Reid), 25 The Beeches, Ballybofey, F93 V6K8 and formerly of Dunwiley, Stranorlar and Downpatrick, County Down.

Beloved wife of the late Roy Alexander and much loved mother to Stephen and Sandra, cherished sister of Joanie, and the late Sandy. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her son, daughter, sister, son-in-law Mal, and daughter-in-law Lorraine, (Cassidy). 

Her remains reposing at the home of her son and daughter-in-law Stephen and Lorraine Laughlin, 25 The Beeches, Ballybofey (Eircode: F93 V6K8) on Friday from 12 noon until 9pm. Family and friends are welcome.

Funeral Service in Stranorlar Presbyterian Church on Saturday at 1 pm, with burial afterwards in Church of Ireland Churchyard, Stranorlar.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the Friends of Letterkenny Hospital care of any family member.

Charlie McGlynn, Cloghan 

The death has occurred of Charlie McGlynn, (Reelin Bar) Garvan, Cloghan, F93 X7H7 at the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny.

Charlie is survived by his wife Rose, daughter Ann, sons, Joe, Jim, Adrian, Cathal and Martin; grandchildren Jodie, Kaine, Luke, James, Shauna, Joel and Aron. Charlie's close friend John Farley, neighbours and friends.

His remains are reposing at his late residence. Rosary nightly at 9pm. Family time from 10pm to 11am, and on morning of the Funeral. 

Requiem Mass Saturday at 11am in Our Lady of Perpetaul Seccour, Glenfin, with interment afterwards in Cill Mhuire Cemetery, Glenfin. Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam.

Family Flowers only. Donations if desired to the Donegal Hospice to any family member or Marley Funeral Directors.

Betty Graham, St Johnston

The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Susan Elizabeth known as Betty Graham, Ardagh, St Johnston.

Beloved wife of Matthew, devoted mother to son William, daughter Audrey, son-in-law Paul and grandchildren Cameron and Sarah. Much loved sister of Ann, Kathleen, Eileen and brother Andy.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence.

Funeral from there on Friday at 1.15pm for 2pm funeral service in St Johnston Presbyterian Church with burial afterwards in the family plot in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to St Johnston Presbyterian Church C/o James Fleming or Terence Mc Clintock, Funeral Director, Convoy.

Kevin Fallon, Manorcunningham and Sligo

The sudden death has occurred of Kevin Fallon, Manorcunningham and formerly of Geevagh, County Sligo.

Predeceased by his parents James and Aggie Fallon, brothers Pat and Jimmy, Kevin will be sadly missed by his sons Martin and Kevin and their partners, daughter Katlyn, grandchildren Anna, Kayla and Ava, brothers Michael, Vinnie, Thomas, Martin, and Gerry, sisters, Maureen Cooney, Ann Mohan, and Kathleen Fallon, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, neighbours and his many friends.

His remains will repose at Shivnan’s Funeral Home, Ballyfarnon, on Friday evening from 6pm until 8pm.

Removal to St Joseph’s Church, Geevagh, on Saturday morning, arriving for celebration of Mass of Christian Burial at 11am with interment afterwards in Corrig Cemetery.

Mourners and those offering condolences are asked to be mindful of the current concerns regarding Covid-19 and the flu virus.

Anna Friel, Letterkenny

The death has taken place peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Anna Friel (née Dunleavy), Mountain View, Letterkenny and formerly of Drogheda.

Deeply missed by her husband Hugo (Araheera, Fanad) her sister Rose McElwaine (Rinmore, Fanad), brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours

Anna is predeceased by her parents Delia and Ambrose, sisters Caroline and Margaret and brother Francis

Her remains are reposing at her home at Mountain View, Letterkenny (F92 K6D8). Family time please from 10pm to 11am.

Removal from there on Saturday for 11am Requiem Mass at St Mary's Church, Fanavolty, Fanad followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard, rosary at 8pm on both nights. 

The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via https://m.facebook.com//stmarysfanavolty

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu,if desired to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland c/o any family member.

Brendan O'Donnell, Dublin and Manorcunningham  

The death has occurred of Brendan O'Donnell, Manorcunningham, and Lucan, Glenageary, County Dublin.

Beloved and cherished by his wife, Valerie and son, Eoin, he will be profoundly missed. Also lovingly remembered by his son, Brian, his daughters Mary and Nuala, his granddaughter, Petra; his brothers Eugene and Aidan, nephews, nieces, mother-in-law, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Fondly remembered by former colleagues at the Department of Agriculture and by a wide circle of relatives, friends and neighbours.

In accordance with Brendan's wishes, his body has been donated to medical science. Consequently there will be no funeral. An occasion to celebrate Brendan's life will be held in the Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel, Killiney, Co. Dublin at 2pm on Saturday.

If desired, donations can be made to the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association.

Margaret Boyle, Ballyshannon 

The death has occurred peacefully at the Northwest Hospice, of Margaret (Peg) Boyle (née Molony), Ballyshannon.

 

Predeceased by her husband Vincent, son Kevin, and sisters Kathleen, Mary, Nancy, and brother Jim. Peg will be forever remembered by her daughters Kathleen, Ita and Marie, son Conor, daughter in Law Marie and son-in-law Barry. Much loved by her grandchildren Niamh, Kevin, Colm, Sarah, David, Meave, Tara and Ethan. She will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours.

Her remains are reposing at her last residence on Thursday from 2pm to 6pm with house private at all other times.

Removal from her late residence on Friday at 10.45am to arrive at St. Joseph’s Church, The Rock for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am with interment in the Abbey Assaroe Cemetery.

Donations in lieu of flowers to the Northwest Hospice, The Mall, Sligo c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon or any family member.

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