Deaths in Donegal, Sunday morning, November 27

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Deaths in Donegal, Sunday morning, November 27

The following deaths have occurred:

Caitlin Strain, Ballyderowen, Burnfoot

The death has occurred of Caitlin Strain, Ballyderowen, Burnfoot. Caitlin, 9 years old, passed away peacefully in the company of her loving family at Letterkenny University Hospital.

Deeply missed by her heartbroken parents Thomas and Eimear, her loving sisters Maria, Danielle and Laura and her loving brother Michael. She will be sadly missed by her grandparents Monica Gibson and Ann Strain, and her uncles, aunts, cousins, extended family and friends.

Reposing at her home today, Sunday, November 27 from 4pm. Removal from her home on Tuesday morning, November 29 at 10.15am to St Aengus' Church, Burt for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in St Mura's Cemetery, Fahan. The Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/burt

Family time please from 11pm to 11am.

Richie Crowley, Kilcatherine, Eyeries, Cork and Buncrana

The death has occurred of Richie Crowley, Kilcatherine, Eyeries, Cork, P75 X750 and Buncrana. He passed away peacefully on November 25 surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved father of Laura Crowley (her partner Eamonn and mother Mary) and much-loved brother of JB (Mary), Paddy (Patricia) and John (Anne). Uncle to Sharon, Alan, Lorraine, Aisling, Conor, Samantha, Daragh, Ailin, Aine and Nessa and his grandnephew Casey. Richie will be sadly missed by his loving family, a large circle of friends and former garda colleagues.

His remains are reposing at his Cork residence in Kilcatherine, Eyeries, Beara, P75 X750. House open Sunday 3-5pm. Requiem Mass will take place at 2pm on Monday, November 28 at St Kentigern’s Church, Eyeries followed by burial at Kilcatherine graveyard.

The funeral cortège will leave Richie’s home at approximately 1.30pm. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Bru Columbanus.

Baby Alexander John Mangan, Cashelnagor, Gortahork

The death has occurred of Baby Alexander John Mangan, Cashelnagor, Gortahork who died peacefully in the arms of his mammy and daddy at the Coombe Hospital, Dublin. Little Xander will be forever loved and cherished by his heartbroken parents Edel and Luke, great-grandfather Peter Brennan, grandparents Edward and Sheila Gallagher and John and Ursula Mangan, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends.

Mass of the Angels for Baby Xander will be celebrated on Monday, November 28, at 12 noon at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Dunlewey followed by burial in Dunlewey Cemetery. House private only, please.

Edel and Luke would like to sincerely thank all the staff at Letterkenny University Hospital and the Coombe Women's Hospital for their outstanding, care, compassion and support in looking after Edel and Alexander. Family flowers only please donations, in lieu, to Hugh House.

Kathleen Doherty (née McLaughlin), Hillhead, Kilmacrennan and formerly of Urris

The death has occurred of Kathleen Doherty (née McLaughlin), Hillhead, Kilmacrennan, F92 W2F1 and formerly of Dunaff, Urris.

Predeceased by her late husband, Eamonn, her son, Sean and her brothers, Neil and Con. Sorely missed by her sons, Kieran, Adrian, Oran, Jonathan and Edwin.

Deeply regretted by her sisters Bridget, Margaret, Anne, Sheila and Madge, and her brothers Eddie and Paddy. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren, nephews and nieces extended family, neighbours and many friends. Her remains will repose at her late residence.

Funeral from there on Monday for Requiem Mass at 11am in St Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed at https://www.churchservices.tv/kilmacrenan

Family time is from 10pm until 11am tonight and on the morning of the funeral. 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

Patrick Joseph Moss (Patsy), formerly of Cronalaughy, Crossroads, Killygordon

The death has occurred in London of Patrick Joseph Moss (known as Patsy), formerly of Cronalaughy, Crossroads, Killygordon.

Son of the late Eddie and Mary-Ellen Moss. The funeral will take place in London at a date to be confirmed

Elizabeth Lily Morning, Mondooey, Manorcunningham and formerly of Fanad

The death has taken place of Elizabeth Lily Morning, Mondooey, Manorcunningham and formerly of Doaghbeg, Fanad. Her remains will be reposing at her late residence at her home in Mondooey.

Rosary tonight at 9pm. A shuttle bus will operate from the Drumoghill Football Pitch (The Moss) from 4pm to 10pm.

Funeral Mass in St Columba’s Church, Drumoghill on Monday at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private on the morning of the funeral, please.

Josephine Mary Gallagher, (née O'Reilly), Drumacrin, Bundoran

The death has occurred of Josephine Mary Gallagher, (née O'Reilly), Drumacrin, Bundoran. She passed away at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda following a short illness.

Predeceased by her husband Vincent and son Con. Missed by her loving children Marius, Roma, Barry, Eileen, Dermot, Tara, Patrick and Rory, her brother, Donal and sister, Eileen, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Remains will be reposing at Breslin’s Funeral Home, West End Bundoran, on Monday, November 28, from 3pm until 7pm.

Removal from there on Tuesday, November 29, going to the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran, for 11am Funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in Frosses Churchyard.

Mary Gibbons Carndonagh and formerly of Clonmany

The death occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Mary Gibbons, James Connolly Memorial Hospital, Carndonagh and formerly of Letter, Urris, Clonmany.

Removal from the James Connolly Memorial Hospital Day Centre today, Sunday, at 2pm to St Michael’s Church Urris to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass is there on Monday morning at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. It can be viewed online on Church Services TV: https://www.churchservices.tv/stmichaelurris

Enquiries to McFeeley Funeral Director, Clonmany.

Irene Nolan, Ard O’Donnell, Letterkenny

The death occurred at Hillcrest House, Long Lane, Letterkenny of Irene Nolan, Ard O’Donnell, Letterkenny.

Regretted by her sister, Maeve Murray, brother, Terry, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Predeceased by her parents, Patrick and Kathleen and sisters Kathleen O’Donnell and Ethne Nolan (Letterkenny), Angela Goldman (London) and Patsy Nolan (Cork).

Funeral Mass will take place at 12 noon on Sunday, November 27 in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny followed by burial in the family plot in Conwal Cemetery.

Family flowers only, please. Donations if wished to Hillcrest House Residents’ Comfort Fund c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

Patrick Calderbanks, Raphoe

The death occurred in England of Patrick Calderbanks, Colindale, London and formerly of Raphoe.

He will be lovingly missed by his brothers and sisters Johnny, Charlie, Jacqueline, Carmel, Caroline, Theresa, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. He is predeceased by his parents and brother Tony.

Funeral from Kelly’s funeral home on Sunday at 10.30am, going to St Eunan’s Church, Raphoe, for 11am Requiem Mass, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live online via the parish webcam https://www.parishofraphoe.com

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust c/o any family member of Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.

Winston Woods, Moneyhaughley, Manorcunningham

The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Winston Woods, Moneyhaughley, Manorcunningham.

Deeply missed by his loving wife, Margaret, sons, Ivan, Derek and Gareth, daughters, Christine, Sharon, Rhonda, Amanda and Charlene, sons-in-law, and daughters-in-law, partners, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, brother Billy (Castlederg), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours. He is predeceased by his brothher, Bobby and sisters, Kathleen Gordon and Sally Woods.

His remains are reposing at his late residence. House strictly private to family only, please.

Funeral Service at 3pm on Sunday at Ray Presbyterian Church, Manorcunningham with interment afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Ray Presbyterian Church Hall Fund c/o any family member.

Betty Young, Hillhead, Ardara

The death has taken place, at her home of Betty Young, Hillhead, Ardara.

She will be sadly missed by her sons, Blain and Gordon, daughter, Elizabeth, daughters-in-law Helen and Martina, brother, Hamilton (Derry) and sister Sadie, (Australia), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Remains to repose at her son Gordon's house. House private today Sunday, November 27.

Funeral from there on Sunday afternoon at 1.45pm to Ardara Methodist Church for 2pm Funeral Service, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The funeral service can be viewed live on Shovlin's Funeral Home Facebook page

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Ardara Methodist Church c/o any family member.

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