Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday evening, March 29, 2023

The following deaths have occurred:

- Seamus Maguire, Binban, Inver

- Mary Briody (née Sweeney) Blanchardstown, Dublin / Arranmore Island

- Vincent (Rocky) Blake, Letterkenny

- Joyce Rundle, Spierstown, Donegal Town

- Edward McFadden, Raheny, Dublin and Kilmacrennan

- Joe Long, Meencarrigach, Ballybofey and London

- Theo James Crampsey, Scotland and Donegal

Seamus Maguire, Binban, Inver

The death has occurred of Seamus Maguire, Binban, Inver, peacefully, at Letterkenny University Hospital.

Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Bridget, his brother Patsy and his beloved son Raymond.

Sadly missed by his wife Nellie, his son Clint, his daughters Karen and Denise, his sister Brodie, his grandchildren and great grandchildren and all of his extended family and friends.

Reposing at his home today, Wednesday, from 6-10pm and Thursday from 2-10pm. Funeral Mass on Friday in The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses, at 11am, with burial afterwards in the Cranny Road Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations, in lieu, to Solace Cancer Centre, Donegal Town, care of any family member or John McGowan Funeral Director.

The funeral mass will be live streamed on: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-marys-frosses-inver

Vincent (Rocky) Blake, Letterkenny

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Vincent (Rocky) Blake, 1, Iona Road, Letterkenny, retired Health Care Assistant Stradreagh Hospital, Derry and HSE Donegal, mourned by his son Christopher (Derry) and the extended Blake family and wide circle of friends.

Reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top Letterkenny (F92 XE35) on Wednesday, March 29 to 5.30pm, with removal to St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for Reception Prayers at 6pm, reposing overnight for 11am Requiem Mass on Thursday, March 30 which can be viewed online by using the link https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery.

Flowers welcome or donations if wished to Mary’s Meals c/o Paschal Blake Funeral Director.

Mary Briody (née Sweeney) Blanchardstown, Dublin / Arranmore Island

The death has occurred of Mary Briody, (née Sweeney), Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 and formerly of Arranmore Island on March 28, 2023 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband Patrick, granddaughter Katie, sisters Annie and Rosie and brothers Johnny, Paddy and Tony. Deeply regretted by her loving her children Áine, Padraig, Eamonn, Cróna, Anthony and Niamh, grandchildren Patrick, Tom, Billy, Emer, Laura, Anna, Noah and J.P., sons-in-law Mark and Donal, daughters-in-law Anne, Gayle and Gillian, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Blanchardstown on Thursday evening March 30 between 6pm and 8pm. Removal on Friday morning March 31, to St. Brigid’s Church, Blanchardstown arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in Castleknock Churchyard. Mary’s funeral service may be viewed online (live only) by clicking here. 

Messages of sympathy and condolences for the family may be left at www.cunninghamsfunerals.com. If you wish to make a donation please visit St. Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.

Joyce Rundle, Spierstown, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Joyce Rundle, Spierstown, Donegal Town

Peacefully at her residence.

Deeply regretted by her son Matthew (Aisling) and daughter Lindsey, and adored grandchildren Aaron, Grace and Jenna. Funeral service in Donegal Parish Church at 10am Friday, March 31 followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium Cavan at 1.30pm. House private, please.

Edward McFadden, Raheny, Dublin and Kilmacrennan

The death has occurred of Edward McFadden, Raheny, Dublin and Kilmacrennan. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Beaumont Hospital.

Beloved husband of Dympna and loving father of Colette, Kevin, Marie, Louise, Stephen and Emer. Sadly missed by his wife, sons and daughters, daughters-in-law Claire and Jennifer, grandchildren Martha, Lorcan, James, Oran, Sophia and Sarah, sister Mary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Reposing at the family home on Wednesday, March 29, to 7pm. Removal on Thursday to the Church of St Brendan, Coolock Village arriving for funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in Balgriffin Cemetery Extension. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society.

Joe Long, Meencarrigach, Ballybofey

The death has occurred in London, England of Joe Long, formerly Meencarrigach, Ballybofey. Beloved son of the late Susan and Joseph Long and much-loved husband of the late Christine. Dearly loved father to Joey, Jacqueline, and Mark, cherished brother of Mai, Anne, Patricia, Elizabeth, Carmel and the late Susie, Maggie and John.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sons, daughter, sisters, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, extended family and friends.

The funeral took place in London, today, Wednesday, March 29. A memorial Mass will be celebrated in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar, on Wednesday, March 29 at 10am.

The Mass will be streamed live via the parish webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar

Theo James Crampsey, Scotland and Donegal

A Memorial Mass will take place in St Mary's Church, Bocan, Culdaff, on Easter Monday, April 10 at 11am for Theo James Crampsey, who passed away on March 7 aged five.

Loving son of Leann and Finbar, precious brother to Rhys and Aimee, dearly loved by all the family, local and in Ireland.

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