Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, January 24

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Deaths in Donegal

The following deaths have occurred:

Mary Ellen Barron, Laghey

The death has occurred of Mary Ellen Barron (née McGee), Trummon East, Laghey, peacefully at home surrounded by her devoted family.

Predeceased by her husband Patrick, Mary will be greatly missed by her loving daughters, Marion ( Kevin) and Bernie (Derek) and by her brother, John McGee (Ballintra).

Forever remembered by her grandchildren, Kieran, Declan, Mary, Pauric, PJ, Shane, Amanda, Leanne, her great-grandchildren, Lorcan, Fintan, Kayleigh, Ellen, Shannon, Dylan, Noah, Tyler, Nadia and her great, great-grandchild, Emilia.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday in St Brigid's Church Ballintra, at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Mary's Funeral Mass may be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/ballintra

Mary Hackett, Carlow and Derrybeg

The death has occurred of Mary Hackett (née Murphy), Ardough, Bilboa, Carlow and formerly of Dundrum, Dublin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at her son’s residence, An Bun Beag, Dún na nGall.

Beloved wife of Bart, much loved mother of Sheila and Niall, adored grandmother of Étaín, Donnfhlaith, Muireann, Maiú and Reuben cherished sister of Martin, Maurice, Bridie, Kay, Hannah, Sue and the late Bob, much loved daughter of the late Maurice and Molly.

She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, son, daughter, grandchildren, daughters-in-law Máire and Dawn, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, her many nephews and nieces, cousins, relatives and friends.  

Reposing at Kieran Roarty Funeral Home, Derrybeg on Tuesday from 5pm, concluding with rosary at 8pm, before onward journey to Carpenter Bros Funeral Home, Barrack St., Carlow for repose on Wednesday from 5pm-8pm, with prayers at 6.30pm.

Removal on Thursday at 10.30am to The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mayo, Co Laois, arriving for funeral Mass at 11am.

Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Millie Westwater, Scotland and Dunkineely

The death has occurred of  Millie Westwater (née O'Donnell), Alexandria, Scotland and formerly of Cross Roads, Dunkineely, suddenly in hospital on January 2 in Scotland. 

Predeceased by her parents Kathleen and John, brothers Frankie, Joe and infant Alan, sisters Una and Angela, daughter-in-law Helen. Dearly loved by her husband Frank, sons Ciarón and Joseph (Helen), her sister Mary, granddaughter Katherine, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends. 

Removal from Cooperative Funeral Care, Bank Street, Alexandria at 6pm on Tuesday going to Our Lady and Saint Mark's Church, Alexandria (G83 OUW). Funeral Mass on Wednesday, January 25 at 10am followed by burial in the nearby cemetery. 

Month's Mind Mass in the Church of Saint Joseph and Saint Conal, Bruckless on Saturday February 4 at 10am. 

Robert (Robin) Mackey, Muff

The death has taken place of Robert (Robin) Mackey, peacefully at home. Beloved husband of Helen, Iskaheen, Muff, loving father of Raymond and Olwen, father-in-law of Vivian and Ian, cherished grandfather of Joshua and Philip and dear brother of Scott.

House strictly private please.

Family and friends are welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU, on Tuesday from 7-9pm.

Funeral service in Knowhead Presbyterian Church, Muff on Wednesday at 2pm followed by interment afterwards in Muff Parish churchyard.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Knowhead Presbyterian Church C/o Mrs Hilary Smith, Iskaheen, Muff.

Paddy McGonigle, Annaugh, Clonmany and of the Ballyliffin Hotel

The death has taken place at his home of Paddy McGonigle, Annaugh, Clonmany and of the Ballyliffin Hotel. Beloved husband of Rose, much-loved father of Michael, Don, Ann and Sarah.

Deeply regretted by his brothers, sisters, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family members. His remains are reposing at his late residence.  

Funeral from there on Wednesday at 1.30pm going to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany for Requiem Mass at 2pm with interment immediately afterwards in St Michael’s Church graveyard, Urris.

Family time please from 10pm to 11am.

Shuttle bus in operation between 5pm and 9pm from the Ballyliffin Hotel. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to St Columbcille Village, Cleagh, Clonmany c/o any family member.

Paddy’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/clonmany

Angela Fiorentini, Belvedere, Carrownaffe, Moville

The death has taken place in the Nazareth House, Fahan of Angela Fiorentini, Belvedere, Carrownaffe, Moville.

Her remains are reposing at the home of her nephew, Paul, Carnagarve, Moville, F93 CD5K.

Funeral leaving there on Wednesday at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Pius X Church, Moville with burial afterwards in the family plot in Ballybrack Cemetery.

Predeceased by her brothers, Victor and Colm, sisters Roisin and Giovanna.

Much loved by her brothers Sonny and Francis, sisters Claire and Attracta, her neices, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, her extended family and many friends.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Nazareth House, Fahan Patients Comfort Fund c/o any family member.

House private from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the Funeral.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live at www.movilleparish.com 

Sean Gallagher, Kilcar

The peaceful death has occurred of Sean Gallagher (Dal), Churchtown, Kilcar after a long illness.

Beloved husband of Carmel, much loved father to Declan and doting grandfather to Lily and Rory. He will be sadly missed by his daughter-in-law Catherine, his sisters Mary Ellen and Susie, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. 

Remains reposing at his late residence in Kilcar. Removal on Tuesday at 10.30am for Funeral Mass at St Cartha's Church, Kilcar at 11am.

Burial afterwards in Kilcar Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be streamed live on www.mcnmedia.tv

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Donegal Hospice.

Mamie Boyle, Arranmore Island

The death has taken place of Mamie Boyle (née McCauley), St Mary’s Nursing Home Shantalla and formerly of Maunsell’s Road, Taylor’s Hill, Galway City, Galway and Arranmore Island.

A former principal of Scoil Róis primary school, Mamie passed away peacefully after a short illness.

Dearly beloved wife of the late Charlie, who predeceased her in 2021. Much loved mother of Grace, Danny, Mary and Phil. Beloved mother-in-law to Ciaran, Mary, Frederique and Hugh.

Mamie will be very sadly missed and mourned by her children and grandchildren, Colm, Catherine and Conor Doyle, Una and Clare Boyle, Charlie, Amy and Patrick Ward, Charlie, Annie and Conor Boyle, sister-in-law Kathleen (Kay) Boyle and brother-in-law Phil Bán Boyle, by her beloved nieces and nephew Mary Dolores, Phillip and Caroline Mc Cauley and her Boyle nieces and nephews, Boyle and McCauley relatives and friends. 

Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 11am at St Joseph’s Church, Presentation Road (H91NCW0). Funeral after Mass to Rahoon Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Poor Clares, Nuns’ Island, Galway.

Kathleen McClintock, Convoy

The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny of Kathleen McClintock, Mullanard, Convoy.

Predeceased by her husband Leonard, beloved mother of Elizabeth, Noelle, Leonard and Louise, mother-in-law to Mark, Karl, Nicola and Gareth. Devoted grandmother of Aaron, Leah, Luke, Mia, Curtis, Conor, Emily, Sam, Zak and Ben.

Kathleen's remains are reposing at her late residence. Strictly private to family only at the request of the deceased.

Funeral leaving from there on Tuesday at 1.15pm for 2pm funeral service in Convoy Presbyterian Church followed by burial in the family plot in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice, care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director, Convoy.

Ann Harkin, Clonmany

The peaceful death has occurred at her home of Ann Harkin, Altahalla, Clonmany.

 

Predeceased by her husband Willie, loving mother of Liam, Kathleen, Marie, Noreen, and Pauline.

Her remains are reposing at her home (Eircode F93 K6DS) - one-way system in operation.

Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday at 10.30am, going to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany, for Requiem Mass at 11am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Ash Ward, Buncrana Community Hospital, c/o any family member or Comiskey Funeral Directors.

House private please from 12 midnight until 11am.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/clonmany

Robert Dybowski, Milford 

The sudden death has occurred of Robert Dybowski, 38 Lough Fern Heights, Milford - suddenly. Robert was the proprietor of Robert Car Mechanic, Carnamuggagh Upper, Mountain Top, Letterkenny.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Emilia, son Sebastian, mother Urszula, sister Anna, niece Julian, brother-in-law Robert, extended family and friends.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday, January 24 at 11am in St Peter’s Church, Milford.

Burial afterwards in Milford Cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Peter’s Church Milford on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/milford

Brian Harrison, Bundoran

The death has occurred of Brian Harrison, Sea Rd, Bundoran and late of Harrisons Funfair Park, Bundoran.

He died peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital.

Beloved father to Sandra, Tommy, Colin, Eddie and Tracey, deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving sons, daughters, their partners, his beloved grandchildren and all his relatives, neighbours and friends.

Removal from Breslin's Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 24, at 1.15pm to arrive at Glebe Cemetery, Donegal Town for burial service at 2pm.

Teresa Leeper, Ballybofey

The tragic death occurred of Teresa Leeper on December 15 in Birmingham.

Teresa will be sadly missed by her loving husband Joe, daughters Caroline and Sharon and son Martin, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, sisters Bernadette and Rosaleen, brothers-in-law, her adored grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Teresa’s remains were received into our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Yardley Wood, Birmingham on Monday to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday at 11am followed by burial at Widney Manor Cemetery. Teresa's funeral will be live-streamed on the following link www.ourladyoflourdesbirmingham.co.uk. 

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