Deaths in Donegal - Friday morning, October 7, 2022
The following deaths have occurred:
Eamon Mc Groarty, Stranorlar
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Eamon Mc Groarty, Dunwiley, Stranorlar.
Beloved husband of Antoinette and much loved father to Oliver and Ogilvie, cherished brother of Kathleen (Canada). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, sister, extended family and friends.
His remains are reposing at his late residence. House Private to family and friends only, please.
Funeral leaving there on Sunday at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar, at 11am, with interment afterwards in Stranorlar Cemetery. Requiem Mass will be streamed live via Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar
John (Winnie) Rodgers, Arranmore
The peaceful death has taken place of John Winnie Rodgers, Arranmore.
Survived by his wife Nellie, sons Michael, Danny and John, daughters-in-law Crona and Leanna, grandchildren Mia, Hanna, Donall, Callum and Evan, brother Frank, sister Anne and a wide extended family and friends. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Winnie and siblings Joe, Micky, and Dinny.
Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am.
Family flowers only.
Eddie Friel, Carrigans
The death has taken place of Eddie Friel, Kildrum, Carrigans, F93 F960, formally Ballyhernan, Fanad and Keshends, Newtowncunningham.
He passed away peacefully in his 93rd year at his late residence, surrounded by his much-loved wife and his 11 children.
Eddie will be sorely missed by his devoted wife Margaret (née Doherty, Inch Island), his 11 children – Jacqueline Barr (Keshends), Kieran, (Keshends), Deirdre Coady (Manorcunningham), Vincent, (Kildrum), Patricia Diver (Letterkenny), Eunan, (Derry), Maura Toner (Inch Island), Denise Grant (Quigley’s Point), Karol (Keshends), Aisling Healy (Convoy), Michelle Murray (Letterkenny) and their spouses, 34 adored grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Fondly remembered by extended family members, neighbours and many friends.
His remains are reposing at his late residence Kildrum, Carrigans. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Funeral from there on Saturday for Requiem Mass at 12 noon in All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham with internment in the adjoining cemetery.
The funeral mass can be viewed on https://www.newtownkilleaparish.com
Family flowers only with donations, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c/o Charlie Mc Clafferty funeral directors, any family member or directly by using the following link: https://www.idonate.ie/2625_donegal-hospice.html
Brendan Crummey, Buncrana
The death has occurred at his residence of Brendan Crummey, 4 The Meadows, Aghilly, Buncrana.
Beloved husband of Tina, loving parent of Rachel Sneddon, dear grandad of Matthew and Cailey, dear father-in-law of Ian and much loved brother of Padraig, Seamus, Mary, Clare and the late Sean.
His remains are reposing at his late residence.
Removal from his home Saturday at 9.15am to St Mary’s Oratory, Buncrana for Requiem Mass at 10am. Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/buncrana
Brendan’s funeral cortege will be leaving Murphy’s Funeral Home on Wednesday at 11am travelling to O’Kane’s Funeral Home, Donegal Street, Belfast to repose.
Anne Gormley, Ramelton
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Anne Gormley, Lennon View, Ramelton, F92Y5D4.
Her remains are reposing at her home. Family time on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass on Saturday at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton with 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 flowers only. Donations if desired to Pulmonary Rehab Letterkenny, c/o any family member or Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.
Brendan McLaughlin, Clonmany
The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Brendan McLaughlin, Annagh, Clonmany.
His remains are reposing at his late residence. House private please from 9pm to 11am with strictly family only on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral from there on Saturday at 10.30am going to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Patrick Monaghan, Laghey
The death has occurred of Patrick Monaghan, Drummanus, Laghey.
His remains are reposing at his home in Drumanis, Laghey, F94E3V9 on Friday from 12 noon until 10pm. There will be a one-way system in operation for the wake, with entry from the N15 at The Salmon Inn sign/wake house signs and exiting via the Mullinasole/Carrick Road. Family home private on the morning of the funeral please.
Funeral Mass on Saturday in St Brigid's Church, Ballintra at 11am, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
Sadie Crawford, Castlefin
The death has occurred peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital of Sadie Crawford (née Irwin) 611 Liscooley Villas, Castlefin.
Much loved mother of Eamon, Gerry, Marie, John, Josie, Eileen, Bernie, Cathal, Pauline, Gabrielle and Caroline, loving sister of Dessie, Joe, Seamus and the late Eileen, Francie and May, cherished daughter of the late Frank and Minnie.
In keeping with Sadie's wishes, the house is strictly private.
Funeral from her late home on Friday at 12.20pm for Requiem Mass at 1pm in St. Patrick's Church, Crossroads, Killygordon with interment afterwards in St. Mary's Cemetery, Castlefin. The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam on https://www.facebook.com/StPatricksCrossroads
Mary Grant, Burnfoot
The death has taken place at her residence of Mary Grant, Magherabeg, Burnfoot.
Beloved wife of Michael and dear mother of Majella, Martin, Cathy and Shaun much loved sister of Sally, Veronica, Patrick, Laura and the late Kathleen. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her daughters-in-law , sons-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family circle and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her residence. House Private from 11pm until 11am. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Removal from there on Friday at 10.15am going to St Mura's Church, Fahan for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu to the oncology unit Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.
Seamus Quigley, Stranorlar
The death has occurred, peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Seamus Quigley, 82 Ard McCool, Stranorlar.
Beloved husband of Anna, much-loved father to Seamus, Gary Bernadette, Sharon, Caroline, Angela. Predeceased by his parents Ellen and Edward, brothers Peter, Eddie, William, Vincent, Joseph, Malachy and sister Mary, Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, partners, 13 grandchildren, one great-grandson, nephews, nieces, extended family, and a wide circle of friends.
His remains are reposing at his home.
Funeral leaving there on Friday at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar, at 11am, with interment afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar
Family time from 10pm until 11am each day and on the morning of the funeral.
Mary Breslin, Bundoran
The death has occurred of Mary Breslin (née Conway), St. Joseph's Villa, Church Road, Bundoran.
Beloved wife of Gerry and loving mother to Alan, David, Caroline and Jacqueline. Deeply regretted by her loving husband, sons, daughters, son-in-law Donal Gallagher, daughter-in-law Shawna, grandchildren Lauren, Emily, Charlie, Kieran, Conall and Finnian, her sisters Rita (Galway), Josephine (Dublin), and Sandra (Ennis), her brothers Frank (Portumna) and Billy (Cardiff), brother-in-law Enda Breslin (Mullingar), sister-in-law Anne McEvoy (Kilkenny) and all her nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by her parents Tom and May Conway and her sister Ann Kennedy.
Her remains are reposing at the family home.
Removal on Friday at 10.45am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am, with burial afterwards in St. Ninnidh's Cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran. Mary's Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie
Condolences to the Breslin Family can be left in private on www.breslinfunerals.ie
Family flowers only please, donations in Mary's memory to the North West Hospice, The Mall, Sligo care of donation box at Family Home/Church or by post to Donal Breslin, Breslin's Funeral Home, Bundoran.
Mary Ann Gillespie, Carrick
The death has occurred of Mary Ann Gillespie, The Line Road, F94 T384, peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Francis, she will be sadly missed by her family, (daughter) Marion and Philip, (daughter) Jacqueline and Johnny, (son) Francis and Caroline, (son) Shane and Deirdre, her grandchildren Odhrán, Naoise, Conor, Cian and Aoife, her sister Nora, her brother Leo, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of relatives and friends.
Removal from her son Shane's house in Carrick to St Columba’s Church, Carrick, on Friday for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private on the morning of the funeral, please.
The Gillespie family would like to thank you all for your kind support at this difficult time.
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