Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday evening, July 3, 2024

The following deaths have taken place:

- Kevin Donaghey, Derry / Donegal

- Mary Gallagher (née Mc Intyre) Fanad

- Joey Monaghan, Loughmult, Bruckless

- Frances Milling (née Ashe), Westmeath / Antrim / Convoy

- Isabella Mahon (née Morrow) Ballyshannon

- Tess Maxwell (née Mc Carron) Mayo / Buncrana

- Máire Mc Hugh (née Coll) Inver / Gaoth Dobhair

- Michael Ward, Dublin / Donegal

- Joe McElhill Tyrone / Donegal

- Hugh Mc Callion, Lifford

- Bried Britton (née Gaffney), Pettigo / Irvinestown, Fermanagh

- John (Jimmy John) Gallagher, Derrybeg

Kevin Donaghey, Derry / Donegal

The death has occurred of Kevin Donaghey, 111 Hollymount Park, Waterside, Derry / Donegal.

July 2, 2024, peacefully at his home, 111 Hollymount Park, Waterside, a beloved husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather, much loved brother and a dear uncle. Loved and greatly missed by all who had the blessing and pleasure to know him.

His remains are reposing in his home. Funeral from there on Thursday at 9.30am for 10am Requiem Mass in St Columb's Church, Chapel Road. Cremation will take place in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan later.

Mary Gallagher (née Mc Intyre) Fanad

The death has occurred of Mary Gallagher (née Mc Intyre), Rossnakill Post Office, Rossnakill, Fanad.

Peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband John (2007). Deeply regretted by her children Paul (Co. Clare), Bridget (Co. Kerry), Shaun (Rossnakill) and Teresa (Rossnakill), her brothers Ignatius (Carrablagh), Danny (London), Thomas (Wales), her sisters Josephine Grainger (England), Eileen Woods (Canada) and Ann (England).

Sadly missed by her adored grandchildren, her extended family, neighbours and many friends.

Mary's remains will repose at her late residence from 6pm on Thursday, July 4. Removal from there on Saturday, July 6, at 12.30pm going to St. Columba's Church, Massmount for 1pm Requiem Mass.

Burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Rosary both nights of the wake at 9pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Fanad Day Care Centre c/o any family member or Mc Ateer Funeral Directors.

The Requiem Mass will be streamed live on the Mc Ateer Funeral Directors Facebook page.

Joey Monaghan, Loughmult, Bruckless

The peaceful death has occurred of Joey Monaghan, Loughmult, Bruckless, at his late residence.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Rosaleen, his daughters Caroline and Michelle, his grandsons Shaun and Kieran, his extended family, friends and neighbours. Predeceased by his son Gerard and his mother Eileen.

Remains reposing at this late residence (F94 XF80), tomorrow Thursday from 4pm until 8pm, removal from there on Friday at 1pm going to St Brigid's Church Ballintra (F94 AP84) for 2pm Funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link St. Brigid’s Church, Lisminton, Ballintra, Co Donegal - Lisminton, Ballintra, Co. Donegal, Ireland (churchservices.tv)

House private at all other times and on the morning of the Funeral.

Frances Milling (née Ashe), Westmeath / Antrim / Convoy

The death has occurred of Frances Milling (née Ashe) Whitebeam Avenue, Clonbrusk, Athlone, Co. Westmeath and formerly of Convoy and Jordanstown, Co. Antrim, peacefully on Wednesday July 3, 2024, in the wonderful care of the nurses and staff of Thomond Lodge Nursing Home, Ballymahon.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Hugo, son Hugh and her brothers Sam and George. Sadly missed by her loving daughter Karen (McGann), son Craig, sister Jen (Morrison), son-in-law Gabriel, daughter-in-law Tina, grandchildren Kate, Conor, Mark, Meadhbh, Jamie and Kieran, great-grandchildren Lochlan and Finn, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends. 

With Hugo and Hugh At Last.

Reposing at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand (N37 WY17) on Friday evening from 4pm until 6pm.

Funeral Service will take place in St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Church Street (N37 CK27) on Saturday at 11am followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan (H12 RF78) at 4.30pm.

Family flowers only, donations if desired in lieu to St.Hilda's, Athlone.

The family greatly appreciates your sympathy and support at this very sad time.

Isabella Mahon (née Morrow) Cavangarden, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Isabella (Isa) Mahon, (née Morrow) Cavangarden Ballyshannon.

Peacefully, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents Andy and Lily, her husband Frank and her son George.

A much loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Isabella will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by her children Phemie (Leslie), Andy (Sylvia), Margaret (David), Violet, Frances, Bobby (Michelle), Heather (Michael) and Cecil, and by her 21 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren and all her extended family and friends.

Reposing at John McGee & Sons funeral home, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon, F94ED21 on Wednesday from 5pm to 8pm, reposing at her residence on Thursday private to family and neighbours only.

Funeral service will take place on Friday at 2pm at her late residence Cavangarden, Ballyshannon, followed by burial in St. Anne’s graveyard.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to North West Hospice, community Palliative care team, care of John McGee & Sons funeral directors or any family member. All enquiries to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home on 087 2218483

Tess Maxwell (née Mc Carron) Kilgeever, Mayo / Buncrana

The death has occurred of Tess Maxwell (née Mc Carron) Kilgeever, Louisburgh, Mayo, and native of Ballintrieve, Drumfries, Buncrana. July 2, 2024 peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Tony and her daughter Noreen Maxwell-Folan.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her sons and daughters Tony (North Carolina), William (Arizona), Jimmy (Kilgeever), Ann Marie (Boston) and Tina (Westport), brothers Jim, Liam, Michael and Danny, sisters Bridie, Margaret, Bernie, daughters-in-law Tina, Maria and Karen, sons-in-law Seamus, Martin and Owen, her nineteen grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, the extended Maxwell and Mc Carron families, and many friends.

Tess will rest in repose at Sweeney's Funeral Home, Louisburgh on Thursday July 4 from 6pm, concluding with Evening Vigil Prayers at 8pm.

Removal on Friday morning from her home at 10.30am to arrive at St. Patrick's Church, Louisburgh for 11am Mass of Christian Burial, followed by interment in Kilgeever Abbey Cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Order of Malta Louisburgh or Mayo / Roscommon Hospice donate here or c/o Sweeney Funeral Directors, Louisburgh.  Mass can be viewed live by clicking on the webstream link here. 

Máire Mc Hugh (née Coll) Inver / Gaoth Dobhair

The death has occurred of Máire Mc Hugh (née Coll) Ardaghey, Inver, F94F9Y2 and formerly of Luinnaghbeg, Gaoth Dobhair. Unexpectedly at Letterkenny University Hospital.

Predeceased by her Husband Francie, her mother Frances, her father Patrick and her brother Ailic.

Sadly missed by her loving daughter Fionnuala (Emmet), her sons Seamus (Brónagh), Pat (Sinéad), and Sean Paul, and her seven adored grandchildren, Dylan, Ben, Lucy, Emily, Fionn, Odhrán, Katie, sisters Bríd and Nuala, sister-in-law Anna, nieces, nephews, extended family, and her many loyal friends and neighbours.

Reposing at her late residence on Wednesday July 3 and Thursday July 4 from 2pm to 9pm.

House private at all other times and on the morning of the funeral.

Removal from there on Friday morning for funeral mass in St Nauls Church, Ardaghey at 11am, with burial afterwards in St Nauls Cemetery, Ardaghey. Family flowers only please.

Máire's funeral mass will be live-streamed on this link here.

Michael Ward, Dublin / Donegal

The death has occurred of Michael Ward, Blackrock, Co. Dublin and formerly of Donegal, June 30, 2024, at Ballard Lodge Nursing Home.

Beloved husband of recently deceased Annette and much-loved father of Ray and the recently deceased Michael Jnr. (Mick) (Wisconsin, USA). Sadly missed by his loving family, brothers Patrick and Dermot, Ray's partner Heather and Mick’s partner Kelly, sister-in-law Sally, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.

Reposing in Massey Bros. Funeral Home, 5 Newtown Park, Blackrock (A94 X308) on Wednesday July 3 from 6pm – 8pm. Funeral Mass for Michael will be held on Thursday July 4 at 10am in Church of the Guardian Angels, Newtownpark Ave, Blackrock, followed by cremation service in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross at 12.15pm.

For those who cannot attend you can view the mass live by clicking here. To view the cremation service live, please click here.

To leave a private message of condolence, please click here  All enquiries to Massey Bros., Blackrock on (01) 280 4454.

Joe McElhill Castlederg / Aghyaran, Tyrone / Donegal

The death has occurred of Joe McElhill 36, Corgary Road, Castlederg, Tyrone, BT81 7YE / Aghyaran, Tyrone / Donegal.

Suddenly at home, July 1, 2024 R.I.P. Beloved husband of Helena, much loved father of John, Jackie and the late Proinnsias and father in law of Roisín and Eunan, adored pappy of Joseph, Proinnsías, Éimear, Lorcán, Rose and Charlie, loving brother of Marian (Danny), Sarah (John) and Ailish, cherished son of the late Mary and John.

Reposing at the family home on Wednesday, July 3, from 11am. Funeral from the family home on Friday, July 5, at 12.20 p.m. for Requiem Mass at 1pm in St. Patrick's Church, Aghyaran.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam. Family time please from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his entire family circle.

Hugh Mc Callion, Lifford

The death has taken place July 1 2024 at Letterkenny University Hospital of Hugh Mc Callion, Cavan, Ballindrait, Lifford. Beloved husband of the late Pauline, much loved father of Trina, John and Mark, father-in-law of Courtney, dearly loved grandfather of Rhianna and son of the late John and Agnes Mc Callion.

Reposing at Quigley's Funeral Home, Strabane. Funeral leaving the funeral home on Wednesday July 3 at 6pm to St Patrick`s Church, Murlog, Lifford for Requiem Mass on Thursday July 4 at 10am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Deeply regretted by his sorrowing sons, daughter, daughter-in-law, granddaughter, brothers, sisters and family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. No Mass Cards or flowers please. Donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/ 

Bried Britton (née Gaffney), Pettigo / Irvinestown, Fermanagh

The death has occurred of Bried Britton (née Gaffney) of Britton's Bar, Main St. Pettigo and formerly of Streete, Co. Westmeath.

Peacefully at the Community Nursing Unit, Ballyshannon, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband John, parents Michael and Rita and by her brothers Fintan and Liam.

Bried will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children James (Deirdre), Pat (Patricia), Maeve (Tom), Aidan, Fiona (Will) and Trina (Michael), her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sisters, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Bried will repose at her daughter Trina's residence, 197, Pettigo Rd. BT938DG.

Removal of remains on Thursday morning, July 4, at 11.30 am to arrive at St. Mary's Church, Pettigo for Requiem Mass at 12pm with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Sheil Hospital patients comfort fund. 

House strictly private for family and friends only.

The funeral Mass will be live streamed on https://www.churchservices.tv/pettigo

John (Jimmy John) Gallagher, Derrybeg

The death has occurred of John (Jimmy John) Gallagher, Upper Cotteen, Derrybeg, Donegal, F92 A6P7.

Fuair John Ó Gallachóir, John Jimmy John mar a b'fhearr aithne air, as an Choitín Uachtarach, bás in Áras Ghaoth Dobhair inniú, 1ú Iúil.

Dhéanfar a fhaire sa bhaile Dé Céadaoin ón 11 a chlog go dtí'n 8 a chlog. Beidh an paidrín ag a 8 a chlog.

Curfar John i Reilig Mhachaire Gathlán, Déardaoin, i ndiaidh Aifreann Tórraimh ag a 11 a chlog i dTeach Pobail Mhuire sná Doirí Beaga.

The death has occurred in Áras Ghaoth Dobhair of John Gallagher, John Jimmy John, of Upper Cotteen, Derrybeg.

Predeceased by his parents; James and Nora, brother Pat and sisters; Kitty and Gracie.

Sadly missed by his wife Nancy, sons Seamus & Shaun; daughters-in-law Breege & Clare; grandchildren Isla & John-Paul; sisters Nora, Bridie, Máire, Margaret and Nuala, brother Neily and extended family and friends.

His remains will repose at his home on Wednesday from 11am to 8pm. Rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday morning, July 4, at 11am in St. Mary's Church Derrybeg, interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page https://shorturl.at/JOfpm.

House private after rosary and on the morning of the funeral.

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