Deaths in Donegal - Tuesday morning, May 23
The following deaths have occurred
- Michael Orr, 132 The Cottages, Redcastle
- William David (Willie) Perry, Magheracorn, Convoy
- Kathleen (Cassie) Molloy, Magherabeg, Burnfoot
- John McGee, Main Street, Ballintra
- John McGonigle, Terrawee, Gleneely
- Anne McBride (née McGill), Wood House, Ardara
- Barbara Grimes (née Herrity), The Glebe, Letterkenny
- Barry Gately O'Sullivan, Carolina, Blackfarm, Buncrana
- Brian Whitelaw, Summerhill, Donegal Town / Mullingar, Westmeath
- John (Eddie) McGlynn, 4 Ard Colmcille Fintown
- Sheila McKelvey (née Coyle), Mollyroe, Doochary / Gweedore
- Chris Lowther, Doonan, Donegal Town
- Fr Gerald Anthony Hicks, Ballyshannon
- Marlene Gallagher (née Meehan), Donegal Road, Killybegs
- P.J. Dunleavy, 13 O’Cleirigh Avenue, Donegal Town
- Martin Darcy, Shroughan, Falcarragh / Drumquin, Tyrone
- Roy Burke, The Knather, Ballyshannon
- Sean McGuinness, Pairc Ui Nuallainn, Greencastle
- Margaret Gilchrist (née Kelly) formerly Ballykerrigan / Dunfermline, Scotland
Michael Orr, 132 The Cottages, Redcastle
The death has taken place of Michael Orr, 132 The Cottages, Redcastle.
His remains will leave Liam Collins Funeral Premises, Unit 4, Carndonagh Business Centre, Station Road, Carndonagh F93 FX38 this evening, Tuesday May 23 at 6pm going to his home where you are welcome to pay your respects until 10pm and tomorrow, Wednesday, May 24 from 11am to 10pm. Michael will be sadly missed by his brother Pat, sisters Jane, Kathleen, Mary and Aggie his nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
The funeral Mass will take place on Thursday morning, May 25 at 11am in St. Columba’s Church, Drung, Quigley’s Point followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. It can be viewed live at: www.stcolumbasdrung.net
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Patient Comfort Fund, Nazareth House, Fahan c/o any family member or Liam Collins Funeral Director.
William David (Willie) Perry, Magheracorn, Convoy
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of William David Perry (Willie) Magheracorn, Convoy. Much loved husband of Muriel, beloved father of Glenn and the late Ruth, daughter-in-law Denise, and grandchildren Ella, George and Niamh.
His remains will repose at his late home. Funeral leaving from there on Thursday, May 25 at 12.30pm for 2pm funeral service in the Presbyterian Church, Donegal Town, followed by burial in the Glebe Cemetery.
No flowers please, donations in lieu if desired to the NCBI. Cheques made payable to NCBI care of William Kee, Funeral Directors, 1a Finn View, Strabane.
Kathleen (Cassie) Molloy, Magherabeg, Burnfoot
The death has occurred at her residence of Kathleen (Cassie) Molloy, Magherabeg, Burnfoot.
Predeceased by her husband Tom and son Vincent. Much loved mother of Geraldine, Anna, Jacqueline, Martin and Thomas.
Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by her sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, her wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at her home.
Removal Tuesday morning, May 23 at 10.15am to St Mura's Church, Fahan for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
The Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/fahan
John McGee, Main Street, Ballintra
The death has occurred of John McGee, Main Street, Ballintra. Peacefully at Harbour Lights Nursing Home, Killybegs, surrounded by his loving family.
Deeply regretted by his wife, Philomena, his son, Sean and his daughters, Caroline and Anne-Marie. Forever remembered by his daughter-in-law, Charlotte McGee and his son-in-law Jim Donagher. Much loved by his grandchildren, Donna, Kiara, James, Rory, Amy, Shauna and Diarmaid and by his niece, Carol Chamley.
Removal to St Brigid's Church, Ballintra on Tuesday, May 23 for 11am funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Family home private on the morning of the funeral, please.
Donations in lieu is so desired, to The Parkinson's Association of Ireland- Northwest Branch c/o any family member. The funeral Mass may be viewed online via www.churchservices.tv/ballintra
John McGonigle, Terrawee, Gleneely
The death has occurred of John McGonigle, Terrawee, Gleneely, F93 W2Y7. Loving husband of Eugenie, beloved father of Maria, Brian, John Paul, Ciaran and Adrian, brother of Evelyn and Agatha. Sadly missed by his daughters-in-law, son-in-law, his grandchildren, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
Funeral leaving from his late home on Tuesday, May 23 at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in St Mary's Church, Bocan, Culdaff at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family time please on the morning of the funeral. John's funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.culdaffparish.com
Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Ard Aoibhinn, Alzheimer's Unit, Carndonagh Community Hospital, c/o any family member or Liam Collins Funeral Director, Culdaff.
Anne McBride (née McGill), Wood House, Ardara
The death has taken place of Anne McBride (née McGill), Wood House, Ardara. Peacefully surrounded by her heartbroken husband and loving family. Beloved wife of Donal and precious mother of Carainn, Niamh, Orlaith and Aoife. Sadly missed by her grandchildren whom she adored, Henry, Kathryn, Aileen, Eoin, Oliver, Hugo and Felix. Deeply mourned by her sons-in-law David (Simms) and Michael (Thompson) and Orlaith’s partner, Dermot (Stokes), brothers Nicholas, Lochlann and Ciaran and sister Maria (Kennedy), brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
Removal from her home on Tuesday, May 23 to the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara at 12.30pm for funeral Mass at 1pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only.
The funeral Mass can be viewed live at https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara
Barbara Grimes (née Herrity), The Glebe, Letterkenny
The death has taken place of Barbara Grimes (nee Herrity), The Glebe, Letterkenny F92 D29P. Predeceased by her husband Frank and brother Peter. Sadly missed by her children, sons Kevin, Sean and Oran, daughters Marie, Edel and Anna, their partners, her grandchildren, her great-grandchild and her brothers and sisters.
Funeral Mass in The Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine, Letterkenny on Tuesday, May 23 at 11am followed by burial in the family plot in New Leck Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to The Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital. House private please at the request of the deceased to family and close friends.
Barry Gately O'Sullivan, Carolina, Blackfarm, Buncrana
The death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice of Barry Gately O'Sullivan, Carolina, Blackfarm, Buncrana. Husband of the late Frank Gately O'Sullivan, and son of the late Marie and Brian RIP. Sadly missed by his family circle and close friends.
Removal from McLaughlin and McLaughlin’s Funeral Directors, Buncrana on Tuesday, May 23 to St Mary's Church, Cockhill for 11am Requiem Mass with cremation afterwards in Lakeland Crematorium Cavan.
Donations if desired to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member. The church services can be viewed online at: www.churchservices.tv/cockhill
Brian Whitelaw, Summerhill, Donegal Town / Mullingar, Westmeath
The death has occurred of Brian Whitelaw, Summerhill, Donegal Town F94 TPX and formerly of 53 Oliver Plunkett Street, Mullingar, Co Westmeath, peacefully at home. Beloved son of the late John and Helen Whitelaw, and brother of the late John and Matt. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his loving family, his brothers Paddy, Derry, Martin and Paul, his sisters Mary, Ann and Helen, his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and all his many relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his home on Tuesday afternoon, May 23, from 4pm to 9pm. Removal from there on Wednesday afternoon, May 24, at 2pm to arrive at Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan H12RF78 for Civil Funeral Service at 4pm followed by cremation. The funeral service can be viewed live at: churchservices.tv/lakelands
For any enquiries please contact Breslin's Funeral Home at (086) 2492036.
John (Eddie) McGlynn, 4 Ard Colmcille Fintown
The death has occurred in St Joseph's Hospital, Stranorlar. of John (Eddie) McGlynn, 4 Ard Colmcille Fintown, F94 N6K8. Predeceased by his parents Eddie and Annie McGlynn. His sister Kathleen Carr, and brother Hughie McGlynn.
He is survived by his wife Gráinne, his son Joseph and partner Amy; his sister Madge (Glasgow), brothers James (Dublin) and Eddie (Grimbsy).
The remains will repose at his home. Requiem Mass at 11am on Wednesday, May 24, in St Colmcille's Chapel, Fintown. Burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Rosary tonight at 9pm.
The Requiem Mass can be viewed at http://www.facebook.com/Teach-Pobal-Cholmcille-Naofa-Baile-na-Finne-366683274293668
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Barnes View Ward', St Joseph's Hospital, Stranorlar c/o any family member or Marley Funeral Directors.
Sheila McKelvey (née Coyle), Mollyroe, Doochary / Gweedore
The death has taken place in Dungloe Community Hospital of Sheila McKelvey (née Coyle), Mollyroe, Doochary, originally from Cnoc Fola, Gweedore. Sadly missed by her sons; Anthony and Shaun, daughter Sadie, sister Bríd (Coll), brother Dan, grandchildren; John Paul, Shauna, Lucas and Keelan and extended family and friends.
Wake at the family home in Cnoc Fola today, Tuesday, May 23 from 11am, with Rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, May 24 at 11am in Teach Pobail Cholmcille, Cnoc Fola, F92 D586, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Directors Facebook page https://bit.ly/3DoIMm
Chris Lowther, Doonan, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Chris Lowther, Doonan, Donegal Town. Peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Nuala, sons Stefan (Sue) and Matthew (Jackie) and daughter Samantha, and adored grandchildren, Callum, Josh, Eve, Dylan, Sarah and Jamie.
Reposing at John McGee & Sons Funeral Home, Belleek Road., Ballyshannon, F94 ED21, Tuesday, May 23, from 4pm to 7pm for family and close friends.
Cremation service in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, Wednesday, May 24, at 1.30pm. House strictly private please.
Fr Gerald Anthony Hicks, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Fr Gerald Anthony Hicks O.F.M conv Franciscan Friary Manchester. Peacefully at St Margaret of Scotland Hospice, Glasgow, surrounded by his loving family and Franciscan Friars.
Predeceased by his parents Christopher Hicks and Bridget Hicks (Doherty) formerly East Rock, Ballyshannon, brothers and sisters Michael, Margaret, Christopher and Patrick, Sadly missed by his brother Kenneth and sister Barbara, loved by his nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews and all extended family, friend and the Franciscan Community.
Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, May 25 at 11am at St Joseph's Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. All enquires to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home (087) 2218483.
Marlene Gallagher (née Meehan), Donegal Road, Killybegs
The death has occurred of Marlene Gallagher, (née Meehan), Donegal Road, Killybegs and formerly of Mountcharles. Peacefully at home. Predeceased by her sons, Philip and Barry, Deeply regretted and is sadly missed by her husband Frank, brother Joe (Sligo), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday, May 23, in the Church of the Sacred Heart Mountcharles, at 4pm with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
P.J. Dunleavy, 13 O’Cleirigh Avenue, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of P.J. Dunleavy, 13 O’Cleirigh Avenue, Donegal Town. Peacefully at the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny. Predeceased by his parents, Pat James and Anna Marie, and his brother Rory. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sister Marina (Pauric), his brothers, Dermot (Edel), Gary (Emer), nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Remains will be reposing at his sister Marina’s residence, Glencoagh, Mountcharles, F94 Y9T4 on Tuesday, May 23, from 2pm until 9pm. Removal from there on Wednesday, May 24, going to St Mary’s Church, Killymard, for 11am funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations to the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny.
Martin Darcy, Shroughan, Falcarragh / Drumquin, Tyrone
The death has taken place in The Mater Hospital Dublin, of Martin Darcy, Shroughan, Falcarragh, F92 RT99, originally of Drumquin, Omagh, Co Tyrone. Predeceased by his parents Theresa and Packie. Sadly missed by his loving wife Sheila, sons; Patrick and Aaron, daughter Sharon, grandchildren; Shaun Martin and Sara, sister Marie and her husband Francie McAlynn, niece Tracey, nephews Frankie and Niall, in-laws, cousins and extended family and friends.
Removal from The Eternal Light, Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, Tuesday, May 23,at 1pm to his late residence in Shroughan. Rosary nightly at 9pm. House private to family, friends and neighbours.
Funeral Mass on Thursday, May 25 at 12 noon in Christ the King Church, Gortahork, F92 DP86, interment afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page https://bit.ly/3DoIMm
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to The Mater Hospital c/o Kieran Roarty Funeral Director.
Roy Burke, The Knather, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Roy Burke, The Knather, Ballyshannon, F94E1E8. Suddenly. Sadly missed by his children Shannon, Ryan and their mother Helen, his beloved partner Catherine and his brother Mark and sister Denise and all his extended family and friends.
Reposing at his residence, The Knather, Ballyshannon until removal on Wednesday morning, May 24 to St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for 11am funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in The Abbey Cemetery. House Private on the morning of the funeral, please. All enquiries to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home (087) 2218483.
The funeral mass can be viewed live at: https://www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon
Sean McGuinness, Pairc Ui Nuallainn, Greencastle
The death has taken place, at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Sean M Guinness. Private family cremation to take place, followed by a service of thanksgiving for Sean's life on Friday, June 2 at 12 noon in St. Pius X Church, Moville.
Margaret Gilchrist (née Kelly) formerly Ballykerrigan / Dunfermline, Scotland
The death has occurred of Margaret Gilchrist (née Kelly) formerly Ballykerrigan, aged 83 years with her husband and children by her side.
Sadly missed by her Husband Jim and Children Connie, Gary, Gilly, Paul, Carmel and Colleen, her twelve Grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral Mass is at St Margaret’s Church, Dunfermline, Scotland on Tuesday, May 30 at 10am. The funeral Mass will be streamed live on the St Margaret’s RC Church website at https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-margarets-rc-church
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