Deaths in Donegal - Saturday morning, January 28
The following deaths have occurred:
Kathleen Moloney, Buncrana
The death has occurred at Crunleigh House, Carndonagh, surrounded by her family of Kathleen Maloney, formerly of 6 Castle Park, Buncrana. Kathleen is predeceased by her parents Nicholas, Sadie and her sisters Lena, Mary. Kathleen will be missed by her family Eileen, Nicholas, Paddy, Martin, her sisters in law, nieces, nephews, cousins and the wider family circle.
Kathleen's remains will repose at her brother Martin and Elizabeth's home, at 1 Riverside, Cockhill Road, Buncrana, from 3pm on Sa 28turday, January. Funeral arrangements later. Funeral arrangements later.
Hugh Browne, Ballybofey
The death has occurred at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Covan Road, Glasgow, of Hugh Browne, Glasgow, and formerly Tievclougher, Ballybofey. Beloved husband of Anna and much-loved father to Amanda, Sarah, Laura, Sheila, and Hugh, cherished brother of Laurence, Tim, John, Ann and Nell. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his wife, son, daughters, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
Remains reposing at Mc Cool’s Chapel of Rest, Ballybofey, on Saturday, January 28 and on Sunday, January 29 from 6pm until rosary at 9pm. Funeral leaving from there on Monday at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoneill at 11am. Interment in the adjoining churchyard. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish webcam at https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish.
Frances Bonner, Convoy
The death has occurred of Frances Bonner, Salford, Lancashire, England and formerly of Mullanard, Convoy. Frances will be deeply missed and treasured with love by her son Andrew, twin sister Ruby and brother Shannon, also her dear friends Rita and Ernie. Predeceased by her loving partner Geoff.
Her remains are reposing at Terence McClintock’s Funeral Home, Ballyboe, Convoy. Family and friends are welcome there on Sunday, January 29 from 3pm to 6pm. Private at all other times please.
Funeral service to take place at the graveside in Gortlee Graveyard, Letterkenny on Monday, January 30 at 2pm. Family flowers only please, donations to Age UK https://www.ageuk.org.uk/get-involved/donate/a/donate/#step1 or Terence McClintock Funeral Director, Convoy.
Lauri MacMahon, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Lauri MacMahon, Station House, Donegal Road, Ballyshannon. He passed away Peacefully at Sligo University Hospital on January 26, 2023. Deeply regretted by his devoted wife Mary (O'Donnell). Sorely missed by his sons Michael and Kenneth, daughters Caroline, and Ursula, son in-law Tim, daughters In-law Jackie and Mel, grandchildren Ellen, Ros, Bobby, Charlotte, and Abi, sisters Eithne, Eimer, and Joan, nephews, nieces, and extended MacMahon and O'Donnell, families.
Reposing at the family home on Sunday from 2pm until 6pm, walk-through only. House private at all other times. Funeral from there on Monday for requiem Mass in St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon at 11am followed by private cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. Funeral mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon.
Family flowers only please, donations, if so desired, to the Irish Heart Foundation c/o of Patsy McCauley Funeral Director or any family member.
Keith Boyle, Letterkenny
The unexpected death has occurred of Keith Boyle Derryveagh Avenue, Letterkenny. Predeceased by granny Bernadette.
Loved and missed By his mother Sharon, Fiance Jasmine, sons Riley and Jaxon. Fondly remembered by sister Sineeta, brother Jordan, grandad John, brother-in-law Krystian & nephew Józef. Always remembered by his aunties, uncles, cousins, neighbours and friends.
Removal on Saturday, January 28 from Eternal Light Chapel of Rest Mountain Top, Letterkenny at 10.30am going to his late residence.
Funeral from there on Monday. January 30 for Requiem Mass at 11am, in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny followed by interment in Conwal Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on http://www.churchservices.tv/ letterkenny
Dominick Coyle, Cranford
The sudden death has taken place of Dominick Coyle, Coole, Cranford.
Remains will repose at his home from 6pm on Saturday, January 28. Funeral Mass on Monday at 1pm in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Coole, Cranford with burial afterwards in Milford Cemetery. Rosary on Saturday and Sunday night at 9pm.
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.
Reposing at McGee’s Funeral Home, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon on Saturday from 4pm to 8pm. Removal from the funeral home on Sunday at 10.30am to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11 o’clock with interment in the Abbey Assaroe Cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to the Ballyshannon branch of the Northwest Hospice c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon or any family member.
The Mass will be streamed live and will be available to view on St. Patrick’s page at www.churchservices.tv/Stpatricksballyshannon
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 11am 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.
Remains reposing at his late residence.
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 place 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.
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.
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