Deaths in Donegal - Thursday morning, February 16
The following deaths have occurred:
Tom Frawley, London / Killult, Gortahork / Kilshanny, Clare
The death has taken place in London of Tom Frawley, originally of Kilshanny, Co Clare. He is survived by his loving wife Mary, (née Brogan), Killult, Gortahork, brother Martin (Tuam); sisters-in-law, Sally Ferry, (Dunfanaghy) and Frances Curran (Glassagh); brother-in-law Phil Brogan, (Killult), nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
Predeceased by his parents Delia and John; sisters, Sr Magdelene, Mary, Margaret and Eileen; brothers, John, Paddy and Fr Gus; nephews, Martin, Joseph, Sean, Gussie and Joe; nieces, Margaret, Maureen and Brigid.
His remains will arrive at the Church of Christ the King, Gortahork (F92 DP86) on Friday, February 17 at 6.30pm, to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass on Saturday morning at 11am, with interment afterward in the adjacent cemetery.
The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Directors Facebook page https://bit.ly/3DoIMm or on the parish webcam https://bit.ly/3ByZ7YJ
James Joseph (Honey) McGranaghan, 32 Wolfe Tone Place, Glencar, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of James Joseph McGranaghan (Honey), in his 92nd year from 32 Wolfe Tone Place, Glencar, Letterkenny formerly UK and Perth Australia. Predeceased by his wife Pauline (February 6, 2023) and brothers Danny, John and Leo (Toots) and sisters Margaret and Sally.
Deeply regretted by his family, sons, Kerry (Perth) and Paul, (Letterkenny); daughters, Jane Melvin, (Perth) and Sally Thompson, (Queensland); brothers, Paddy, (Coventry), Barney, (Wexford), Dicky, (Letterkenny) and sister, Susan Geraghty, ((Letterkenny); daughters-in-law, Claire and Breid; sons-in-law, Alex and Andrew, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny from 3.30pm to 4.30pm on Thursday, February 16, concluding with removal to St Eunan’s Cathedral for Reception Prayers at 5pm, reposing overnight for 11am Requiem Mass on Friday, February 17, which can be viewed online by using the link https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by burial in Conwal cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations, if wished, to the Donegal Alzheimer’s Society or St Eunan's Nursing Home Residents Comfort Fun (Letterkenny) c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road., Letterkenny.
Simon Nolan, Ballydevitt, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Simon Nolan, peacefully at his home Shirley, Croydon, formerly of Ballydevitt, Donegal Town.
Dearly loved and sadly missed by his wife, Philomena (née McGinty, Townawilly), and children, Isabella, Caoimhe, Matthew and Noelle. Predeceased by his parents, Ann and Matthew.
Funeral arrangements to be announced at a later date.
Anna Slevin, Dublin / Kilcar
The death has occurred of Anna Slevin, (née Carr) Galloping Green, Stillorgan and late of Kilcar. Predeceased by her husband Brendan, peacefully at her daughter Valerie’s home in the UK. Sadly missed by her adored children Mary (Ennis), Paul, Kieran, Declan and Valerie (Young), sons-in-law, Vincent and Mike; daughters-in-law, Gina, Phoebe and Bronagh; grandchildren, David and his wife Tabitha, Jessica, Eleanor, Laura, Aoife, Derbhla, Dylan, Zoe and Rhiann, great-grandchildren, Lucy and Isla; brothers, Andrew and Paul; sisters-in-law, Siobhan and Bernadette, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Willbrook, Rathfarnham Thursday, February 16, between 2.30pm and 4.30pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, February 17, at 10am in the Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham followed by burial at Kilmashogue cemetery.
Lynda Byron, Ardravan, Buncrana and formerly of Rhodesia, South Africa
The death has occurred of Lynda Byron, Ardravan, Buncrana and formerly of Rhodesia, South Africa. Beloved mother of Heath and Gregg and much loved sister and grandmother to Audrey, Josh, Jordan, Lauren, Zach, Toby and great-grandson Garry. Sadly missed by her wider family circle and friends.
Her remains will be reposing at McLaughlin's Funeral Home, Lower Main Street, Buncrana, as per Lynda's wishes there is no wake, but prayers can be said at the funeral home.
Removal from there on Thursday, February 16 at 11am going to Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan for cremation at 2pm. The house at Beach Halt, Lisfannon is private to close friends and family only, please.
As per Lynda's wishes fresh flowers or single flowers at the funeral service, but no wreaths. Donations if desired to Beach Hill Manor, Nursing Home, Lisfannon, where Lynda spent her last days in the wonderful care of all the staff, c/o any family member.
Philomena Ward (née Cunningham), Clogher, Carrick
The peaceful death has occurred of Philomena Ward, (née Cunningham, Chapel Gate) Carrick, formerly of Chicago. Predeceased by her loving husband Jimmy and her children Gerard and Maryann she will be sadly missed by her children Jimmy, Kevin, Michael, Trish and Bob, daughters-in-law Christine, Debbie, Karen and Christine and son-in-law Padraig.
Forever remembered by her grandchildren Meagan, Katie, Brian, Colin, Eileen, Stephen, Chris, Kyle, Fiona, Kelly, Jillian, Deirdre, Timmy and her great-granddaughter Raina, her sister Margaret, her brother Barney and her sisters-in-law Mary, Peggy, Sue, Angela, Bernie and her many nieces and nephews and a wide circle of relatives and friends.
Removal from her late residence in Clogher, Carrick on Thursday, February 16 arriving at St Columba’s Church, Carrick, for Requiem Mass at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
The family home is private on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Killybegs Community Hospital c/o Curran’s Funeral Services, Carrick.
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