Deaths in Donegal - Saturday morning, February 11

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Deaths in Donegal - Saturday morning, February 11

The following deaths have occurred:

Molly Harvey, St Peter’s Park, Greencastle

The death has taken place at Beach Hill Manor Private Nursing Home, Lisfannan, Fahan of Molly Harvey, St Peter’s Park, Greencastle. Funeral arrangements will be confirmed today, Saturday, February 11.

Tommy McGettigan, Ballyare, Ramelton

The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Tommy McGettigan, Ballyare, Ramelton, F92 VW56. Remains will repose at his home.

Funeral Mass on Sunday, February 12 at 3pm in St Peter's Church, Milford. Burial afterwards in Tully cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed at churchservices.tv/milford

Family time from 10pm until 10am and on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only donations if desired to Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.

Pauline McGranaghan, 32 Wolfe Tone Place, Glencar, Letterkenny/Perth, Australia

The death occurred of Pauline McGranaghan, (née Barker), 32 Wolfe Tone Place, Glencar, Letterkenny and formerly of Perth Australia.

Deeply regretted by her family, husband James (Jimmy), sons Kerry (Perth) and Paul (Letterkenny), daughters Jane Melvin (Perth) and Sally Thompson (Queensland), 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 Sunday, February 12 with removal to St Eunan’s Cathedral for Reception Prayers at 5pm. Reposing overnight for 11am Requiem Mass on Monday, February 13 which will be followed by burial in Conwal cemetery The Requiem Mass can be viewed online at https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny

Family flowers only please, donations if wished to the Donegal Alzheimer’s Society or St Eunan’s Nursing Home Residents Comfort Fund (Letterkenny) c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

Hugh O’Donnell, Dunlewey

The sudden death has taken place at home of Hugh O’Donnell, Dunlewey, Gweedore. His remains will repose at his home on Saturday, February 11 from 4pm until rosary time at 9pm and on Sunday from 3pm to 6.30pm. Removal afterwards to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Dunlewey for 7pm, to repose overnight. Funeral Mass on Monday morning, February 13, at 11am with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Directors' Facebook page.

Eilish Carroll McBride, The Chaparral, Broadroad, Convoy

The peaceful death has taken place, at her late residence, of Eilish Carroll McBride, The Chaparral, Broadroad, Convoy, F93 H424. Predeceased by her late husband Eamonn and her son Danny, Eilish will be deeply missed and remembered with love by her family, Edel and Peter, Jay and Catherine, Mary and Seamus, Tess and Mike, Danny (deceased) and Yvonne and Karol Emmett and Charlene, 20 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, brothers and sisters, also the extended Carroll and McBride families. Eilish will be sadly missed by her many great friends and good neighbours.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence. Funeral leaving from there on Saturday, February 11 at 12.15pm for 1pm Requiem Mass in St. Mary's Church, Convoy, with burial afterwards in the family plot in the adjoining graveyard. Family time, please, from 11pm until 11am and on the morning of the funeral. All flowers are welcome.

Kathleen Lapsley, 36 Ard Mhuileann, Convoy

The peaceful death has taken place at St Joseph’s Hospital, Stranorlar of Kathleen Lapsley, 36 Ard Mhuileann, Convoy, F93 D4C2. Formerly of 297 St Eunan’s Terrace, Raphoe.

Predeceased by her brother Samuel, sister Elsie and sister Lilian. Deeply regretted by her son John and wife Barbra, son Fred, son Charles and wife Oor. Kathleen will be sadly missed by her brothers Bobby, William, George and Edward, also by her sister Margaret, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and wider family circle.

Her remains are reposing at her brother-in-law Tony Sweeney’s home at 36 Ard Mhuileann. The funeral leaves from there on Saturday, February 11 at 1.30pm for 2pm funeral service in St Eunan’s Cathedral Raphoe followed by burial in the family plot in the adjoining graveyard. All floral tributes are welcome. House private please from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

May Browne (née Ross), Creatland, St Johnston

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of May Browne (née Ross), Creatland St Johnston. Beloved wife of Harry, much-loved mother of Marie, Damien, Caroline and the late Seamus, mother-in-law of Charlie, Judy and the late Gary, dearly loved grandmother of Caolan, Zach, Conor, Caitlin, Cormac, Tori, Harry and Hollie and sister of Lexie, Eamonn, Liam and Celine.

Reposing at her home. Funeral leaving her home on Saturday, February 11 at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in St Baithin`s Church, St Johnston at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, son, daughters, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sister and family circle. Donations in lieu of flowers please to the Donegal Hospice. Family time please from 11pm. to 11am.

Diarmuid Bryce, Knocklyon, Dublin/Carrick

The death has occurred of Diarmuid Bryce, Knocklyon, Dublin/Carrick peacefully, surrounded by his family, at home. Beloved husband of Joyce and the loving father of Aisling and Graham. Very sadly missed by his family, son-in-law Cameron, daughter-in-law Mary, grandchildren Sam, Cara and Alex, brother Séan, sisters Marie-Thérèse, Anna and Gráinne, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral Mass on Saturday, February 11 at 12.30pm in Terenure College Chapel, followed by cremation at the Victorian Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross.

The funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link;

Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Cian Durkin Trust Foundation. House private.

Jimí Mhicí Ó Gallachóir, Sráth Máirtín, Derrybeg

Fuair Jimí Mhicí Ó Gallachóir as Sráth Máirtín, Doire Beaga (F92T8N3) bás in Oispís Dhún na nGall aréir. Ar shlua na bhfíréan roimhe tá a athair agus a mháthair, Mickey agus Mary, a thriúr deartháireacha, John, Hughie agus a leath chúpla Michael. Maireann a bhean chéile Bríd, beirt íníonach Mary Agnes (Béal an Átha, Maigh Eo) Caitlín (An Uaimh Co Na Mí) agus a mhac John Bosco (Leitir Ceanainn), a gcéile Richie Cloonan, Cyril McGrane agus Mary McGrath, a gharmhic Odhrán, Éanna agus Darragh, gaolta agus cairde uilig.

Aistreofar a chorp i Sráth Máirtín ar an Satharn ón 12–8 a chlog. Beidh an Paidrín ar a hocht a chlog ar an dá oíche. Cuirfear é i reilig Mhachaire Gathlán i ndiaidh Aifreann 11 a chlog i dTeach Pobail Mhuire na Doirí Beaga,ar an Domhnach, 12 Feabhra.

The death has taken place in the Donegal Hospice of Jimí Mhicí Ó Gallachóir, Stramartin, Derrybeg, F92T8N3. Predeceased by his parents Mickey and Mary, and his three brothers John, Hughie and his twin Michael. Sadly missed by his wife Bríd, daughters Mary Agnes (Ballina, Co Mayo) and Caitlín (Navan Co Meath) and son John Bosco (Letterkenny), grandchildren Odhrán, Éanna and Darragh, sons-in-law Richie Cloonan and Cyril McGrane, daughter-in-law Mary McGrath, relatives and friends.

His remains will repose at the family home on Saturday, February 11 from 12pm until 8pm. Rosary each evening at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday morning, February 12, at 11am in St Marys Chapel, Derrybeg with interment afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery. The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Directors' Facebook page https://bit.ly/3DoIMm Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice.

Caitriona Redmond, 72, Ashlawn, Letterkenny

The death has occurred, at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Caitriona Redmond, 72, Ashlawn, Letterkenny (F92 F6RW), predeceased by baby Ethan. Deeply regretted by daughters Heidi and husband Raymond Gillespie (Curris, Kilcar) and Ellie Connor (Letterkenny), son Jason and wife Linda (Athlone), loving partner Mick, grandchildren Shane, Christopher, Cora, Ayda, Ryan and Jayden, relatives and friends. Reposing at her late residence.

Funeral from there on Saturday, February 11 going to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine, Letterkenny, for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed online at the Church of the Irish Martyrs YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@churchoftheirishmartyrs4657 followed by burial in Conwal cemetery. Family time, please, on the morning of the funeral.

Flowers welcome or donations, if wished, to the Oncology Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

John McCormick, Quay Street, Moville

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of John McCormick, Quay Street, Moville.

Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, February 11 at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Ballybrack, Moville followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Nazareth House, Fahan Patient’s Comfort Fund c/o any family member.

Margaret McCafferty Boyle, Mill Road, Dungloe/Leabrannagh, Arranmore Island

The death has occurred at St Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin of Margaret McCafferty Boyle, Mill Road, Dungloe and formerly of Leabrannagh, Arranmore Island.

Her remains are reposing at her home. Funeral Mass on Saturday morning, February 11 at 11am in St Crona’s Church, Dungloe with interment afterwards in Cruit Island cemetery. Mass can be viewed live on the St Crona’s Church webcam. Family flowers only.

Maureen Lynch, London and Ballintra

The death has occurred peacefully at St Thomas's Hospital, London, surrounded by her loving daughters, Caroline and Fiona, of Maureen Lynch (née Gallagher), Dromore, Ballintra.

Deeply regretted by her brothers, Michael, Eamon, Gerard and Tommy, Dromore, Ballintra. Funeral arrangements to follow.

Gertie McDaid, Letterkenny Road, Lifford

The death has taken place at her home of Gertie McDaid (née Devine) Letterkenny Road, Lifford. Beloved wife of the late Gerald, much-loved mother of Shane, Gavin and Claire, mother-in-law of Sandra and Maria, dearly loved grandmother of Ciara, Dean, Conor, Farrah, Patryk and Krystian, and sister of Isabel, Bridget, Tina and the late Mary and Tony. Her remains are reposing at her home.

Funeral leaving from there on Saturday, February 11 at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick`s Church, Murlog at 11am with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/

Edward O'Donnell, Magheraclogher, Bunbeg

The death has taken place at Dungloe Community Hospital of Edward O'Donnell, Magheraclogher, Bunbeg.

Predeceased by his sisters Bridget, Mary and Sarah, brothers Dana, Paddy, Jimmy, Micky and Hugh and nephews Neil, Michael and Paddy; sadly missed by his niece Margaret, nephews Conn and Johnny and extended family and friends.

Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday morning at 11am with the interment afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery. The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Directors' Facebook page: https://bit.ly/3DoIMm

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