Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday evening, January 4, 2023
The following deaths have occurred:
John (Jay) Meehan, Strabane / Lifford
The death has occurred on January 3, 2023 at Altnagelvin Hospital of John (Jay) Meehan, 331 Ballycolman Estate, Strabane and formerly of Coolatee, Lifford.
Beloved husband of Elizabeth, much loved father of Rhonda, Joanne, Richard, Shauna, Laura, Gareth and Darrell,
father-in-law of Leigh, Jay, Glenn and Emma, dearly loved grandfather of Cormac, Ava, Fionn, Elih, Daisy and Ryan and brother of Mary, Elizabeth, Sheila, Danny, Nuala, Patricia and Carol.
Reposing at his home on Wednesday (January 4) from 6pm. Funeral leaving his home on Friday (January 6) at 9.20am for
Requiem Mass in St Mary`s Church, Melmount at 10am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughters, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law grandchildren, brother, sisters and family circle. Family time please from 11pm to 11am.
The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam http://www.melmountparish.com/webtv.html.
Margaret McDaid, Ballybotemple, Cloghan
The death has occurred of Margaret McDaid (née Harkin) Ballybotemple, Cloghan, Donegal, F93 HH73 at the 'Brentwood Manor Nursing Home', Convoy.
Margaret is predeceased by her husband Brian and son Martin. She will be sadly missed by both her sons Bernard and Frank; her grandchildren and sister Pauline.
Margaret remains will repose at her late residence today, Wednesday January 4 from 7pm until removal at 10.30am Friday, January 6.
Funeral Mass in 'Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Glenfin', with interment afterwards in Cill Mhuire Cemetery, Glenfin.
Requiem mass can be view on the parish Webcam
The Wake will be private to family today only, Wednesday please
Robert (Bobby) Galbraith, Co Clare / Raphoe
The death has occurred of Robert (Bobby) Galbraith, Church Drive, Clarecastle, Co. Clare and formerly of Raphoe. January 4 2023 (peacefully) at home surrounded by his loving family.
Sadly missed by his wife Angela, children Patrick, Dylan, Michelle, Isabel, Amy and Mark, grandchildren, daughter-in-law Natalie, sister Iris and Helena, nephews, nieces, relatives, and friends.
Reposing at Kennedy’s Funeral Home, Ennis, on Friday January 6 from 6.30 pm until 7.30pm. Removal at 7.30 pm to Clarecastle Church. Funeral Mass Saturday January 7 at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Clarehill Cemetery. Family flowers only please.
For those unable to attend, The Funeral Mass can be viewed live using this link: https://www.clarecastleballyeaparish.ie/our-parish/webcam/
Late Brendan Devine, Bundoran
The death has occurred of Brendan Devine, St. Colm's Terrace, East End, Bundoran.
Brendan Devine, St. Colm's Terrace, East End, Bundoran, January 3, 2023, peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Our Lady's Hospital, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim.
Beloved husband of the late Jean and loving father of the late John.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sons, Eamonn and partner Veronica, Mark and wife Dragana, his adored grandchildren Leah and Luise, his brother Michael, sisters Mamie, Una and Sheila, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews and all his many relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Breslin's Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran, F94E92F on Friday evening, January 6 from 5pm to 7pm for relatives, neighbours and friends to call. Removal from Breslin's Funeral Home on Saturday morning, January 7 at 10.30am via East End and Main St. Bundoran 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.
Brendan's Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie
Condolences to the Devine Family can be left in private at www.breslinfunerals.ie
Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Brendan to Ozanam House Residential Unit, Bundoran care of donation box at Funeral Home/Church or by post to Donal Breslin at Breslin's Funeral Home, Bundoran.
Packie Farren, Clonmany
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Packie Farren, Main Street, Clonmany.
Predeceased by his wife Margaret, much loved by his daughter Marie, and son Fr Paul Farren (St Eugene's Cathedral, Derry) son in law Noel, grandchildren Emmet, Kate, Eoghan and his brother Daniel, and the late Michael and Denis.
Removal has taken place from Eternal Light Chapel of Rest to his home.
Funeral from there on Friday, January 6 at 1.45pm going to St Mary's Church, Clonmany for requiem mass at 2pm, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Saint Columbcille Village, c/o any family member. House private please from 10pm until 10am and on the morning of the funeral.Funeral mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/clonmany
Brian Hutton, Derry City / Bridgend / Harold's Cross, Dublin
The death has occurred of Brian Hutton, Derry City / Bridgend and formerly Harold’s Cross, Dublin, passed away December 31, 2022 suddenly, but peacefully, at Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Brian was much loved and will be sadly missed by his daughter Issy, her mum Aideen McLoughlin, parents Damian and Eileen, brothers Kevin and Sean, sister Mairead, partner Emer Cosgrove, mother-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and a large circle of friends.
Reposing at his family home, 11 Aberfoyle Crescent, Derry on Wednesday, January 4 and Thursday, January 5. Family time from 10pm to 11am. Removal Friday morning to St. Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn, at 11:20am for Funeral Mass at 12noon followed by burial in St. Mura’s Cemetery, Fahan.
St. Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn, County Derry; https://www.churchservices.tv/pennyburn
Kathleen O'Donnell, Killult, Falcarragh
The peaceful death has taken place of Kathleen O'Donnell, née Sweeney, Killult, Falcarragh and formerly of Ballyness, Falcarragh.
Predeceased by her husband Hughie, parents Eddie and Sarah, sister Sally and brother Father Hughie. Survived by her sons Brian, Patrick, Seamus, Hugh and Gabriel, daughters Sarah and Mary, grandchildren Hugh, Maeve, Sophia, Katie and Kate, brothers Cathal, John, Eddie, Patrick and Denis, in-laws, nieces, nephews and a large circle of family and friends.
Wake on Wednesday. Rosary at 9pm. House private after Rosary and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral from there on Thursday for 12 noon requiem Mass in Christ the King Church, Gortahork with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery.
Funeral mass can be viewed live on https://mcnmedia.tv/camera/christ-the-king-gortahork.
Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to Irish Cancer Society care of any family member.
Phyllis Kelly, Woodlands, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice on Tuesday, January 3 of Phyllis Kelly, née Doherty, Woodlands, Letterkenny and formerly from Manorcunningham.
Predeceased by her husband John and brother John Joe. Deeply missed by her loving sons and daughters Dessie, Derek, Shaun (Letterkenny), Eileen Carey (Greencastle), Kate, Martin, Leisha, Siobhan, (Letterkenny), Eunan (Raphoe) and Noel Doherty (Coolboy), brother Tony (Manorcunningham), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Phyllis’ remains will be reposing at her late residence at Woodlands (F92 N8YX) until 10pm on Wednesday with Rosary at 9pm.
Funeral from there on Thursday at 12.15pm going to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Letterkenny for 1pm Requiem Mass which can be viewed live on the Church of the Irish Martyrs YouTube channel.
Interment afterwards to New Leck Cemetery, Letterkenny.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Catherine Campbell, Curraghamone, Ballybofey
The sudden death has occurred at her home of Catherine Campbell, aged 15 years, Curraghamone, Ballybofey.
Beloved daughter of Peter and Eleanor and much loved sister of Rebecca, and David. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her heartbroken father, mother, sister, brother, grandparents, uncles, aunts, extended family and friends.
Remains reposing at the family home. Funeral leaving the family home on Thursday at 10.15am for Requiem Mass at 11am in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar. Interment afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery.
The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar
Family time from 9pm until 12 noon, and on the morning of the funeral.
Donal Kelly, Dooballagh, Letterkenny
The peaceful death took place at his home on Monday, January 2 of Donal Kelly, Dooballagh, Letterkenny.
Deeply missed by his loving wife Tina and family John, Annmarie, Paddy, Jacinta, Hughie, Christine, Donal, Siobhan, Noreen, Seán and Seamus, brothers Pearse, Tom, Michael and Chris, sister Margaret Bonner, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Donal is predeceased by his parents Daniel and Annie, brothers Plunkett, Eamonn, Edward and Seán and sisters Bridget, Ann and Máirín Patton.
Donal’s remains will be reposing at his late residence (F92 DYT4) on Wednesday until 10pm with Rosary at 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Removal from there on Thursday at 10.30am going to St. Patrick’s Church, Drumkeen for 11am Requiem Mass. Interment afterwards to the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.
Sheila Coll, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Sheila Coll, née Herlihy, Mowlam Nursing Home, Sligo and late of 34 Siamer Drive, Ballyshannon. Peacefully at Sligo University Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her parents Bill and Hannah, her husband Kevin and her sister Brid. Sadly missed by her daughter Natalie, son-in-law Padraig Feeney, her grandchildren Nicole, Ross and Natasha, her partner and soul mate Harry Watson and his family, nephews Bernard, Stephen, niece Petra and all her extended family and friends.
Reposing at John McGee & Sons Funeral Home, with later removal to St. Joseph's Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
John Kelly, Termon
The peaceful death has occurred of John Kelly, Stragraddy, Termon.
Survived by his wife Margaret, children Danny, Marian (Danny McTaggart), Maeve (Phillip McLaughlin) and Noel and Anne, Margo and Paul McNally and Bried and John McDaid; granddaughters Aine, Orla, Cara, Leah, Ellie and Niamh; sister Madge Carr; brother Hughie; nieces, nephews and extended family.
Remains reposing at his home. Funeral to St. Columba’s Church, Termon on Thursday for 12 noon requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family time please from 11pm to 11am.
Donations in lieu of flowers to the Claddagh Ward, University Hospital Galway, c/o any family member.
James Patton, Ballybofey
The sudden death has occurred at his late residence of James Patton, Carn, Ballybofey.
Beloved husband of the late Florence and much loved father of Laura, and cherished brother of Annie. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his heartbroken daughter, sister, extended family, neighbours very many friends.
Remains reposing at the family home. Funeral leaving from there on Thursday at 1.30pm for Service of Thanksgiving in St Anne’s Parish Church, Monellan, Crossroads, Killygordon at 2pm.
Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. Family time from 10pm until 12 noon and on the day of the funeral.
Kathleen Miller, Cork and Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Kathleen (Kitty) Miller (née Hayden), Barrack Hill, Ballycotton, Cork and formerly of 27 The Mall, Ballyshannon.
Predeceased by her husband Willie. Sadly missed by her son David, daughter-in-law Ann, sister Tease Cross, brother-in-law Thomas Cross, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Following transfer to Donegal, relatives, neighbours and friends can visit the funeral home of McKenna/McGee, Belleek Road Ballyshannon (F94ED21) from 5pm to 7pm on Thursday, January 5.
Funeral service and burial on Friday at 1pm in St. Anne's Church, Ballyshannon.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to the ISPCA or the RNLI.
Dinny Byrne, Killybegs
The death has occurred of Dinny Byrne, Marine Drive, Killybegs.
Predeceased by his son Denis, he is sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, sons James, Aidan, Kevin and Sean, daughters Yvonne and Annette, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
His remains are reposing at his residence to 10pm on Wednesday. House private on the morning of the funeral.
Removal on Thursday morning at 10.30am to St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs, for 11am Funeral Mass. Burial will take place afterwards in the local cemetery. Mass will be streamed live on www.mcnmedia.tv
Family flowers only, please.
Anne McCabe, Dublin and Milford
The death has occurred suddenly at home, of Anne McCabe (née McGettigan), Malahide, Dublin and formerly of Milford.
Beloved wife of Vincent, she will be very sadly missed by her loving husband, daughter Gráinne, son Séamus, son-in-law Adrian, daughter-in-law Fiona, her adored grandchildren Kevin, Matthew, Emily, Andrew, Fionn, Saibh and Senan, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Reposing in Staffords Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock on Wednesday. Removal to St. Sylvester’s Church, Malahide on Thursday morning for 10.30am Funeral Mass followed by burial in Balgriffin cemetery.
A live stream of Anne’s funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/malahide
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