Deaths in Donegal - Thursday morning, April 13, 2023
The following deaths have occurred:
Grace McGinley, Letterkenny and Gortahork
The death has occurred of Grace McGinley (née McGeever), 10 Cashel Park, Lisnenan, Letterkenny, F92 V8EH and formerly from Glenhola, Gortahork.
She is deeply missed by her loving husband Charlie, daughter Caroline Kenny and husband Brian (Lisnenan, Letterkenny), son Thomas (London), grandchildren Ciaran, Liam and Sean, her dear friend Mona, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Grace’s remains will repose at her late residence from 6pm until 9pm on Thursday and from 6pm until 9pm on Friday, with Rosary each evening at 8pm. House private on the morning of the funeral please.
Funeral from there on Saturday at 11.30am going to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine, Letterkenny for 12 noon Requiem Mass which can be viewed live on www.youtube.com/@churchoftheirishmartyrs4657
Interment will take place afterwards at Conwal Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Cancer Care West c/o any family member.
Gerry Gallagher, Ballintra
The death has occurred suddenly but peacefully of Gerard (Gerry) Gallagher, Dromore, Ballintra.
Predeceased by his parents, James and Ellen Jane, and his sister, Maureen Lynch; much loved brother of Michael (Jean), Eamonn and Tommy (Josephine), and adored uncle to his 18 nieces and nephews, who will miss him dearly.
His remains will repose at Gilmartin's Funeral Home, Kinlough, from 6.30pm on Friday evening, leaving at 7pm, the cortège will travel via Rossnowlagh and Dromore, to arrive at St Brigid's Church, F94 AP84, for 8pm, to repose overnight.
Requiem Mass will take place on Saturday at 11am, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Gerard's Funeral Mass may be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/ballintra
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Sheil Hospital Patient's Comfort Fund c/o any family member.
Noel Dolan, Athlone and Bundoran
The unexpected death has occurred of Noel Dolan Ardnagrath, Walderstown, Athlone, Westmeath, N37 KD73 and formerly of Bundoran.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Carole, he is deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his children, Shane, Rachel, Mark and Amanda, daughters in law Melanie and Jo, son in law Paul, brother Ray, sister in law Claire, grandchildren, nephews, nieces and a wide circle of friends.
His remains are reposing at his residence on Sunday from 4pm until 7pm. Due to increases in flu/viruses, the family asks that those attending the funeral be vigilant and hand sanitise where appropriate.
Requiem Mass on Monday at 11am in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Tubberclair followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
No flowers please, donations if desired in lieu to Irish Cancer Society. The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very difficult time.
Tony McHugh, Derrybeg
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Tony McHugh, Stramartin, Derrybeg, originally of Brinlack, Gweedore.
Predeceased by his mother Máire Sheonaí and brother-in-law Tom, he is sadly missed by his loving wife Sheila, daughter Regina, son Adrian, sister-in-law Sábha(Sophia) cousin John Mc Geady and extended Mc Geady family and friends.
His remains will repose at his home on Thursday and Friday from 11am to 8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm. Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Derrybeg on Saturday at 11am, with burial afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page.
David Hickey, Dublin and Bunbeg
The death has occurred peacefully and surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of the Staff in St James's Hospital, of David Hickey, late of South Circular Road, Dublin 8 and formerly of Strand Road, Bunbeg.
Predeceased by his father Liam, he was the devoted son of Marie and cherished brother of Deirdre, Ciaran, Sean and Liam. David will be forever loved and very sadly missed by his sister, brothers, sister-in-law, Sharon, brother-in-law, Paul, niece Caoimhe, Partner Carol and her children Alex and Ella, extended family, friends and his colleagues in Bank Of Ireland.
His remains are reposing at Massey Bros Funerals, 109 The Coombe, Dublin 8, D08 AK10 on Thursday from 5pm until 7pm.
Funeral Service on Friday in Mount Jerome (Victorian Chapel) at 2.30pm thereafter for cremation.
Family flowers only.
A Funeral Service will take place at a later date in Donegal.
Deborah Brown, Ramelton and Antrim
The death has occurred in her 96th year, at Donegal Hospice in the presence of friends, of Deborah Brown, painter and sculptor, of The Mall, Ramelton, and formerly Marlborough Park South, Belfast and Cushendun, County Antrim.
To the great sadness of her family, her friend and carer Michelle Patterson and a wide circle of friends and artist colleagues. Predeceased by her dear friend and travelling companion Anne Crookshank.
Funeral Service at St Paul's Church of Ireland, Ramelton, on Saturday at 2pm.
Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Alice Berger Hammerschlag Award at the Arts Council of Northern Ireland or the Prof. Anne Crookshank Travel Bursary at the Dept. of History of Art at Trinity College, Dublin.
Mary Trearty, Creeslough
The death has occurred of Mary Theresa Trearty (née Duddy), Kilmacloo, Creeslough, F92 DN44.
Predeceased by her husband Barney.
Her remains are reposing at her home. Family time from 11pm to 10am and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass in St Michael's Church, Creeslough, on Friday at 11am, followed by burial in Doe Graveyard. Mass can be viewed on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Creeslough Day Centre c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director.
Nora Shovlin, Ardara
The peaceful death has occurred in Harbour Lights Nursing Home, Bruckless, of Nora Shovlin, Kenaughty, Ardara.
Sadly missed by her son Brian, her daughters Marie, Majella, Ann, Noreen, Regina, her 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, her daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, her sisters Maura, Roise, Kitty and Eileen, her extended family, friends and neighbours. Predeceased by her husband Danny and her son Philip.
Removal from her late residence at 12.40pm on Thursday going to the Church of The Holy Family, Ardara for Funeral Mass at 1pm with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The funeral Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam.
Thomas O'Hare, Dundalk and Ballyshannon
The death has occurred peacefully at home after a short illness of retired Member of An Garda Síochána, Thomas (Thos) O'Hare, Belrobin, Kilkerley, Dundalk, Louth and formerly of Ballyshannon.
Predeceased by his parents Tom O’Hare and Lily O’Hare McArdle, brother Kevin and stepfather Johnny McArdle, Thos is survived by his loving wife Ann, sons John, Tommy and Daryl, daughters Regina, Vanessa and Sheena, his sister Loretto Gaughran and brother-in-law Aidan. He will be sadly missed and remembered by his wife, sons, daughters, sons-in-law Liam and Barry and partners Lorraine, Sinead, Niall and Maria, his 18 adoring grandchildren, brother-in-law John and his wife Sue, family, neighbours and friends.
Removal from his home on Thursday at 12.50pm, proceeding on foot to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Kilkerley, arriving for funeral Mass at 1.30pm, followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium.
The family ask that those attending Thos’ funeral will fulfil his wish that bright colours be worn at the reposal and ceremonies.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the North Louth Hospice and Homecare Foundation, donations box at the home and Church or donations can be made via https://www.idonate.ie/cause/NorthLouthHospice
Pete Doherty, Cloghan
The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Pete Doherty, Drim, Cloghan.
He was predeceased by his parents, Peadar and Máire, sister Cáit and brother Neil. He is survived by his sister Róise Dooley (Monasterin, Co Kildare), brother Josie,(Drim), Bernie Browne, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
His remains reposing at the home of his nephew, Peadar and Máire McMenamin, Cloghanbeg, Cloghan, F93 NW80.
His remains reposed overnight at The Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Glenfin,
Requiem Mass at 12 noon on Thursday, with burial afterwards in Kilteevogue Cemetery.
Anne McCay, Ballindrait
The sudden death has occurred of Anne McCay, Cloughfin, Ballindrait, Lifford.
Lovingly missed by her family, her sisters Catriona and husband Tony, Bernadette and husband Geard, nephews and nieces James, Christopher, Dervla, Geard and Majella, Uncle Tom and families and all her extended family and friends. She was predeceased by her mother and father Mary and Jim Joe McCay and her uncle Paddy.
Funeral from her sister Catriona and Tony O’Neill's residence, Cloughfin, Ballindrait, on Thursday, morning at 11.20am, going to St Patrick’s Church, Murlog, for 12 noon Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Donegal Hospice or The Irish Heart Foundation c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
Barry Travers, Bundoran
The death has occurred suddenly at Sligo University Hospital of Barry Travers, East End, Bundoran.
Beloved son of the late Malachy and Barbara Travers, he is deeply regretted by his brothers Clement and Charlie, his sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and all his many relatives, neighbours and friends.
Removal from Breslin's Funeral Home on Thursday morning at 10.40am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran, for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am, burial afterwards in St Ninnidh's Cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran.
The funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie
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