Deaths in Donegal, Monday morning, January 2
The following deaths have occurred:
Ellen Quinn, Ballybofey
The death has occurred at Brindley Manor Nursing Home, Convoy, of Ellen Quinn, (née Sweeney), aged 97, formerly 8 St. Vincent's Close, Ballybofey.
Beloved wife of the late William and much loved sister of the late Mary, John, Joe, and Paddy. Deeply regretted by her nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
Remains are reposing at McCool’s Chapel of Rest, Ballybofey on Monday from 3pm until removal at 5pm to the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar to repose until Wednesday for requiem Mass at 10am. Interment afterwards in Stranorlar cemetery.
The Requiem Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar
Sean Crawford, Castlefin
The death has occurred of Sean Crawford, Gortnagrace, Castlefin.
Beloved husband of Eileen, much loved father of Sean, Mairead, Dermot, Alison, Denise, Damien and Aldwin, loving granda of eleven grandchildren and great-granda of two great-grandchildren, cherished brother of Eamon, Mary, Brigid and the late Gretta.
Sean's remains will repose at his home from 2pm on Monday, January 2. Funeral from there on Wednesday at 10.20am for Requiem Mass at 11am in St. Columba's Church, Doneyloop. Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam on https://m.facebook.com/urneycastlefinnparish/
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Charles Lynch, Funeral Director.
Mary Cowley, Keadue
The death has taken place at Dungloe Community Hospital of Mary Cowley, Keadue, Burtonport.
Predeceased by her husband Mike, she is sadly missed by her sons Michael (Susan) Killybegs. Alan (Annlouise) Keadue, Charles (Louise) Annagry, Stephen (Rita) Sheskinarone, and Shaun (Rachel) Dungloe and her brother Hughie (Marie) Keadue, grandchildren and extended family.
Her remains reposed at Mc Glynn's Funeral Home, Dungloe, on Sunday, and will repose on Monday from 2pm until removal at 6.30pm to St Mary's Church, Kincasslagh, for 7pm to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11am with interment in Belcruit Cemetery.
Cecil Scanlon, Stranorlar
The death has taken place at Lettterkenny University Hospital of Cecil Scanlon, Killross, Stranorlar.
Predeceased by his late wife Ruby; beloved father of sons Gordon, Geoffery, Karl and Shane and daughter Michelle, daughters-in-law Erin, Olive, MaryJo and Rose. Cherished grandfather of Anuiska, Enya, Dwayne, Marrion, Molly and Lucy, also great-grandchildren Leo, Joey, Ava, Sophie, Katie and Holly. Cecil will be sadly missed by his wider family circle, neighbours and friends.
House strictly private please at the request of the family, and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral leaving from his home on Tuesday at 11.15amfor 12 noon funeral service in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Raphoe, followed by burial in the family plot in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please; donation in lieu if desired to Friends of Letterkenny University hospital care of Terence McClintock funeral director, Convoy.
Dinny Byrne, Killybegs
The death has occurred of Dinny Byrne, Marine Drive, Killybegs.
Predeceased by his son Denis, he is sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, sons James, Aidan, Kevin and Sean, daughters Yvonne and Annette, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
His remains are reposing at his residence from 8pm to 10pm on Tuesday evening and from 11am to 10pm on Wednesday. House private on the morning of the funeral.
Removal on Thursday morning at 10.30am to St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs, for 11am Funeral Mass. Burial will take place afterwards in the local cemetery. Mass will be streamed live on www.mcnmedia.tv
Family flowers only, please.
Patrick Gillespie, Kilcar
The death has occurred of Patrick Gillespie, Ballymacfadden, Kilcar.
Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am in St Cartha's Church, Kilcar, with interment afterwards in Kilcar Cemetery.
Charlie McGirr, Castlederg and Castlefin
The peaceful death has occurred of Charlie McGirr, 91, Castlefin Road, Castlederg, Co. Tyrone and late of Castlefin.
Beloved husband of the late Jessie, much loved father of Cahal, Margaret (Seamus) and Patsy (Ann Marie), loving granda of Ruairí, Roisin, Charlene, Laura, Christopher and great-granda of Jessica, Thomas, Sean, Sorcha, Olivia, Willow, Rose, Daisy, James, Charlie and Frankie.
Charlie's remains are reposing at his late home.
Funeral from there on Monday at 11.20am for Requiem Mass at 12 noon in St Patrick's Church, Castlederg with interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam on http://www.castledergparish.com/webcam.html
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Chest, Heart and Stroke c/o any family member or Charles Lynch, Funeral Director.
Anne McCabe, Dublin and Milford
The death has occurred suddenly at home, of Anne McCabe (née McGettigan), Malahide, Dublin and formerly of Milford.
Beloved wife of Vincent, she will be very sadly missed by her loving husband, daughter Gráinne, son Séamus, son-in-law Adrian, daughter-in-law Fiona, her adored grandchildren Kevin, Matthew, Emily, Andrew, Fionn, Saibh and Senan, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Reposing in Staffords Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock on Wednesday, January 4, from 2pm to 4pm. Removal to St. Sylvester’s Church, Malahide on Thursday morning for 10.30am Funeral Mass followed by burial in Balgriffin cemetery.
A live stream of Anne’s funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/malahide
Peter Pringle, Killybegs and Galway
The death has occurred peacefully at his residence of Peter Pringle, Costello, Connemara, County Galway and formerly from Killybegs.
Predeceased by his daughter Lulu and his sister Pauline, he is sadly missed by his wife Sunny, daughter Anna, sons Thomas and John, his brother Pat, in-laws Eric and Christina, 12 grandchildren, nephew Roschard, niece Rosana, relatives, neighbours and friends.
His remains will repose at Naughton's Funeral Parlour (H91AF40) on Monday from 5pm to 7pm. House private by request.
Cremation will take place on Tuesday after 2pm ceremony in Shannon Crematorium.
Family flowers only.
Owen McGonagle, Fahan
The death has occurred peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by his loving children, of Owen McGonagle, 4 Gollan Hill, Fahan.
Beloved father of Eoin and Greta, devoted grandfather to Aoife, Ciaran and Aisling, beloved brother of Brian, Malachy, Kevin, Declan and the late Patricia, and dear father-in-law to Aine and Damien.
His remains are reposing at his home 4 Gollan Hill, Fahan F93 F3X6.
Funeral leaving his home on Monday at 10am to St Patrick's Church, Pennyburn for Requiem Mass at 11am, with interment afterwards in the City Cemetery.
Cyril McAuley, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place at Donegal Hospice of Cyril McAuley, 1 Orchard Grove, Letterkenny and formerly 3 Leck View, Letterkenny.
Predeceased by his parents Jack and Violet, brothers Jackie, Billy, Freddie, Artie and Reggie and sister Phyllis. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his nieces and nephews, grandnieces and nephews, great-grand nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.
His remains reposed at the home of his niece Phyllis Murphy, 1 Orchard Grove. Family time only on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral leaving from there on Monday for service of thanksgiving in Conwal Parish Church at 2pm followed by interment in Gortlee Graveyard.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Donegal Hospice c/o Jim Mc Glynn, Funeral Directors, Glencar, Letterkenny or any family member.
Bosco McGill, Ardara
The death has occurred peacefully, surrounded by his loving family and in the care of Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross, of Bosco McGill, Dublin and formerly of Ardara.
Predeceased by his wife Margaret, he will be greatly missed by his children Andrea, Karl and Ruth, his grandchildren Charlie, Sophia, Juliette and Adam, his siblings Mary, Phyll, Bernadette and Gerard, son-in-law Eoghain Murphy, Ruth’s partner Vincent Roche, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and all his extended family and friends.
Bosco reposed at Larry Massey Funeral Home, 100 Terenure Road North, on Sunday before travelling home to Ardara, where he will repose at Shovlin's Funeral Home, Sandfield, on Monday from 5pm to 7pm. Family house private, please.
Funeral Mass at Church of the Holy Family, Ardara, on Tuesday, at 1pm followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Donations in lieu of flowers to the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and the Irish Hospice Foundation.
Maria Piatkowska, Letterkenny
The death has occurred peacefully in the care of the loving staff in St Eunan's Nursing Home, Ramelton Road, Letterkenny of Maria Piatkowska (née Antczak), 1 The Garden, Ballymacool, Letterkenny.
Predeceased by husband Pawel, daughter Anna and son Marek. Deeply regretted by son Slawomir, daughter-in-law Ewa and granddaughter Patricja. Fondly remembered by her extended family, neighbors and the wider Letterkenny Polish community.
Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am in St Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny followed by interment in New Leck Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on http://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny
Maurice Duggan, Falcarragh
The peaceful death has taken place of Maurice Duggan, Drumnatinny, Falcarragh.
Predeceased by his parents, he is survived by his brothers Barry and Drew, sister Margo, in-laws, nieces, nephews and a large circle of family and friends.
His remains are reposing at Joyce and Eamonn Sweeney's residence in Drumnatinny, Falcarragh, F92 NY29.
Funeral from there on Monday for 11am Requiem Mass in St Finian's Church, Falcarragh with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/Camera/falcarragh-parish-church
Bertie Freeborn, Rossnowlagh
The death has occurred peacefully at Sligo University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, of Bertie Freeborn, Roscatt, Rossnowlagh.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Lilly, son Robert (Roisin) and daughter Lorraine (John), his grandchildren Tom and Rosa, he is predeceased by his brother Billy, missed dearly by his brother Ernie, nieces and nephews and all his extended family and friends.
His remains reposed on Sunday at John McGee & Sons Funeral Home, Belleek Rd, Ballyshannon.
Removal on Monday afternoon from his residence to St John's Church, Rossnowagh for 2pm funeral service with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. House private at all times please.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired to The Irish Heart Foundation c/o John McGee & Sons Funeral Director or any family member.
Janette Collins, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Janette Collins (née McKiver), 15 Leck Cottages, Oldtown, Letterkenny, F92 EOPO.
Reposing at her late residence on Sunday and Monday from 12pm to 10pm. Family time from 10pm each night. House private on the morning of the funeral please.
Funeral from there on Tuesday with Mass at 11am in St Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny with burial afterwards in New Leck Cemetery. Mass can be viewed at https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny
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