Deaths in Donegal, Saturday morning, December 3
The following deaths have occurred:
Dr John Murray, Ballyraine, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of John (Dr.) Murray, 'Glenbank', Middle Road, Ballyraine, Letterkenny, formerly Drogheda, Co. Louth.
He died peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his wife Phil and daughters Grainne and Fiona and his siblings, devoted father of Roni, Barry, Johnny and Emmet. John will be sadly missed by his family and partners, grandchildren Claire, Karen, Emmet, Orla and Blanaid, great-grandchild Robin, extended family, carers, neighbours and many friends.
Reposing at his late residence on Sunday from 12 noon to 9pm and Monday from 12 noon to 4.30pm followed by removal to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine, Letterkenny for Reception Prayers at 5pm. Reposing overnight for Requiem Mass at 1pm on Tuesday, December 6 which can be viewed online by using the link http://www.facebook.com/irishmartyrs followed by interment in the family plot in Conwal Cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations, if wished, to Dementia Research c/o Paschal Blake Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.
Mark Doherty, 68 Thorndale, Letterkenny
The sudden death has taken place in Portugal of Mark Doherty, 68 Thorndale, Letterkenny. Beloved husband of Ann and much-loved father of Ciaran.
Predeceased by his late father Willie and mother Harriet, Strabane.
Deeply regretted by his brothers, Terry, Kevin Liam, Paul and sister Mary, Strabane, and sister Aileen, London.
Sadly missed by the McAlaney family, Carrigart. Fondly remembered by his extended family, neighbours and golfing friends.
Mark's remains will repose at his family home in Thorndale on Sunday from 4pm.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday, December 6 at 11am in the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Letterkenny following by burial in Umlagh Cemetery, Carrigart.
Michael Ward, Cashelard, Ballyshannon
The sudden death has occurred of Michael Ward, Cashelard, Ballyshannon.
Predeceased by his parents Jim and Maggie Ann. Sadly missed by his brother PJ, nephews Tony (Rachael) and Gary (Claire) and all his extended family and friends.
Reposing at John McGee & Sons Funeral Home, Belleek Rd, Ballyshannon F94 ED21 on Saturday from 6pm to 9pm.
Removal from there on Sunday to St. Mary Church, Cashelard for 10am Funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private please.
All enquiries to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home on 087 2218483
Margaret (Peggy) Devlin, née Gallagher, Magherabeg, Burnfoot and formerly Sligo
The peaceful death has occurred at her home of Margaret (Peggy) Devlin, née Gallagher, Magherabeg, Burnfoot and formerly Castlegal, County Sligo.
Predeceased by her husband Peter and daughter-in-law Pauline.
Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her sons and daughters Martin, Patrick, Elizabeth, Mary, Helen, Paul, and Valerie, sons-in-law Patrick, Hugh, Anthony, and Patrick, daughter-in-law Geraldine, grandchildren Oisín, Emer and her husband Jack, Kevin, Karen, Oran, Tiaran, Colleen, Ultán, Cillian, Conal and great-grandchild Molly Ellen, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposing at her home.
Removal on Saturday, December 3, at 6.45pm to St Mura’s Church, Fahan to repose overnight at the request of the deceased.
Requiem Mass on Sunday at 11.30am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time please from 11pm to 11am.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Buncrana Community Hospital Patients Comfort Fund c/o any family member or Murphy Funeral Directors.
Hugh Meenan, Ballymagahey, Tamney, Fanad
The peaceful death has occurred of Hugh Meenan, Ballymagahey, Tamney, Fanad.
Deeply regretted by his wife Lena, children Michael, Gerard and Bernadette Fallon (all New York) and Brendan (Milford). Sadly missed by his brother Phonsie (Glasgow), sisters Kitty McGlynn (Milford), Winnie Warren (Dublin), Anne Ali (Portsalon), his five grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Remains reposing at his late residence. Removal at 12.30pm on Sunday, December 4, arriving at St. Columba’s Church, Massmount for 1pm Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
Rosary at 9pm both nights.
Family time only please from 10pm to 11am.
The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the St. Mary’s, Fanavolty and St. Columba’s, Massmount Facebook page https://m.facebook.com//stmarysfanavolty
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Patient Comfort Fund at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Stranorlar, care of any family member or McAteer Funeral Directors.
Robin Law, Marblehill, Dunfanaghy
The death has taken place at Altnagelvin Hospital of Robin Law, Marblehill, Dunfanaghy.
Wake at his residence took place on Friday afternoon.
Funeral Service in Holy Trinity Church, Hornhead Road, Dunfanaghy on Saturday, December 3 at 11am followed by private cremation.
Kathleen Sigafoos, Laghey
The death has occurred of Kathleen Sigafoos, Rossmore, Laghey. She passed away peacefully at Donegal Community Hospital.
Her close friends and neighbours are hosting a celebration and remembrance of her life at her home on Saturday, December 3 from 3pm to 8pm. No flowers please, donations in lieu to Donegal Community Hospital Patient's Comfort Fund.
Shelia Kennedy, Teelin
The peaceful death has occurred of Shelia Kennedy, London and Teelin.
Sheila reposed at McCabe's Funeral Directors, Ardara, on Friday before removal to St Columba's Church, Carrick on Friday evening.
Shelia's Funeral Mass will take place in St Columba's Church, Carrick, on Saturday at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Mary Gallagher, Meath and Gaoth Dobhair
The death has occurred of Mary Gallagher (née Boyle) Ferndale, Navan, Meath and Gaoth Dobhair.
She passed way peacefully at Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan, following a short illness, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband Patrick, infant daughter Maureen, parents, brothers and sisters.
Mary will be very sadly missed by her loving daughters Carmel, Anne Marie, Patricia and Rosaleen, grandchildren Gabriella, Antonia, Freddie, Paul, Hugh and Eve, sons-in-law Alan and Brian, Anne Marie’s partner Klaus, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her residence on Saturday and Sunday from 3pm to 8pm. Removal on Monday at 7.15pm arriving to St Catherine’s Church, Oristown for 8pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11am. Burial afterwards in Gibbstown Cemetery.
Ellen McLaughlin, Malin
The death has taken place at her home of Ellen McLaughlin (Eddie) Seaview Terrace, Glengad, Malin.
Ellen’s Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday at 11am in St Mary’s Church Lagg, Malin followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
Family time please from 10pm to 11am. Family only on the morning of the funeral.
Tom Reilly, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Tom Reilly, formerly of Hillview, Lismonaghan, Letterkenny.
Remains are reposing at the residence of his daughter Julie and Arthur McMahon, Tirhomin, Milford. House private.
Funeral Mass on Saturday, December 3 at 11am in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny. Burial afterwards in New Leck cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Eunan’s Cathedral at: https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny.
Family flowers only.
Mary Doherty (née Duggan), Termon
The peaceful death has occurred of Mary Doherty Derriscleigh Glen (née Duggan, Cloncarney Trentagh) after a short illness.
Sadly missed by all her family, especially her children Frances, Eileen, John, Joseph, Patricia, James, Neil and Maggie, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her sisters Bridie and Theresa.
Mary was predeceased by her late husband John and son Paul. Removal is strictly for immediate family.
Reposing at her family home in Derriscleigh F92vf96, with removal on Saturday, December 3, for Requiem Mass at 11am in St Columba's Church, Termon and burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family time from 10pm to 11am.
Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to Donegal Hospice.
Ann Coggins, (née McGarvey) High Barnet and Ards, Creeslough
The death has occurred of Ann Coggins, née McGarvey, Ards, Creeslough and Ballinlough, Roscommon.
She died peacefully at her home on November 24.
Deeply regretted by her husband Paul, her sons John Paul and Patrick, her mother Mary Grace, and all the members of the Coggins' family, Roscommon and McGarvey families.
Her remains were received into the Catholic Church of Mary Immaculate and St Gregory The Great, Union Street, Barnet on Thursday, December 1 for prayers.
Her funeral will take place in St Michael’s, Church Creeslough on Saturday, December 3, at 1pm followed by burial in Doe Cemetery.
Mass can be viewed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu to the Creeslough Disaster Fund and the North London Hospice c/o any family member or James Harkin Funeral director.
Seamus (Jim) Carron, Rathmullan
The death has taken place in Fife, Scotland of Seamus (Jim) Carron formerly of Carradoan, Rathmullan.
Predeceased by his wife Carolyn. Deeply regretted by his son Daniel, brothers Liam, Hugh and extended family.
Funeral arrangements later.
Neil Doherty (Roe), Glengollan House, Railway Road, Buncrana
The sudden death has taken place in Glasgow, Scotland of Neil Doherty (Roe), Glengollan House, Railway Road, Buncrana.
Son of the late John and Maureen Doherty (Roe), dear father of Sophie and brother of Marie, Charlie, John Peter, Philip, Paul, Eddie and the late Tommy.
Funeral arrangements will be confirmed later.
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