Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Friday evening, August 14
Updated death notices and funeral arrangements for County Donegal
The following deaths have taken place:
- Bella Diver, Falcarragh
- Paul Maguire, Letterkenny and Burt
- Thomas Gerald Laird, Raphoe
- Noreen McGowan, Sligo and Killybegs
- Margaret Boyle, Annagry and Lettermacaward
- James and Noreen McHugh, Kilcar
- Michael White, Westmeath and Castlefinn
- Paul Noah McMahon, Burtonport and England
Bella Diver, Falcarragh
The death has occurred of Bella Diver (née Mc Gowan), Ballynass, Falcarragh, F92 TW83, in the care of the Donegal Hospice surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband Dinny Diver, her father and mother Jimmy and Bridget Mc Gowan. brothers John, Hugh, Mici, Seamus, Joe and sisters, Bridget, Máire, Annie, Nora, Gráinne.
Deeply loved by her daughter Denise and son-in-law Emmet; and missed by her many nieces, nephews and wide circle of friends.
Her wake will be at her home in Ballynass on Friday, August 14 from 5 pm until the rosary at 8 pm and on Saturday from 12 noon until rosary at 8 pm.
Her funeral mass will be held in Christ the King Church Gortahork F92 D986 on Sunday the at 11 am.
Removal afterwards for private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
Paul Maguire, Letterkenny and Burt
The peaceful death has taken place of Paul Maguire on Friday, August 14, 27 Wood Park, Lismonaghan, Letterkenny and formerly of Skeoge Cottages, Burt, surrounded by his beloved family, under the exceptional care of staff at the Donegal Hospice.
Retired Member of the Irish Defence Forces.
Predeceased by his father James and deeply regretted by his extended family.
Forever loved and sadly missed by his wife Mary (Herlihy) and their two cherished daughters Aoibhín and Niamh, his mother Sarah (Scotland), brothers Peter (London), Andrew (Scotland) and David (Scotland), sisters-in law, nephew, cousins, aunts and uncles and extended family members.
Treasured by his wide circle of friends, former comrades, neighbours and the wider community.
The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Paul’s medical and palliative care teams for their extraordinary care, compassion and dignity, which was shown to Paul, Mary, Aoibhín and Niamh throughout a difficult year. Sincere thanks is also given to all who showed continuous support to Paul and his family.
Reposing at the family home, 27 Wood Park, Lismonaghan (F92 X2D1), on Friday, August 14 from 7.00pm to 10.00pm and Saturday from 2.00pm to 9.00pm, where all are most welcome to pay respects, concluding with Rosary each night.
Family time, please, on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass on Sunday at 11.30am in the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine ((F92 PN81), which can be viewed online at the Church of the Irish Martyrs YouTube channel followed by burial in Burt Cemetery.
Family flowers only, please. Donations, if wished, in Paul’s memory to the Donegal Hospice, c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Letterkenny.
Thomas Gerald Laird, Raphoe
The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Thomas Gerald Laird, Townparks, Raphoe, F93A009.
Predeceased by his daughter Carol.
Beloved husband of Betty, much-loved father of sons Ronald, Gearld (Lorena), Terence (Joanne) William (Lorraine) and daughter Lorna.
Gerald will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, brothers and sisters.
His remains will repose at his home on Friday, Augiust 14, which is private to family and close friends only please.
Wake on Saturday at his home from 11am to 11pm, where everyone is welcome to call.
Funeral leaving from his home on Sunday at 1.30pm going to St Eunan’s Cathedral, Raphoe for 2pm Funeral Service, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
House private please on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice, care of Lorna Laird or Terence McClintock Funeral director.
Noreen McGowan, Sligo and Killybegs
The death has occurred of Noreen McGowan (née O'Rourke)
Mountain Close, Cartron Point, Sligo Town, Sligo and Killybegs.
She passed away suddenly at her home. Dearly loved wife of Ted and mother of Stephen (Aoife Walsh) and Nicole Carr (Gary).
Predeceased by her parents Eugene and Florence, brothers Eugene, Francis, sister Joan and David who she loved so dearly.
Sadly missed and deeply loved by her husband Ted, children Nicole and Stephen, brothers Joe, David, Con,Timmy, Jimmy and Kevin, sister Caroline, grandchildren Theo, Myles and Darcie Carr, in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Reposing at Seán Feehily’s Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo F91EH98 from 3.30pm on Sunday, August 16 followed by removal at 5.00pm to Saint Joseph’s Church, Ballytivnan, Sligo F91VH73.
Mass of the resurrection will be celebrated at 11.00am on Monday, August 17th.
Funeral Mass will be livestreamed at https://www.churchtv.ie/stjosephschurch/
Burial follows in Rathcormac Cemetery.
Family home is strictly private.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Sightsavers Ireland c/o Seán Feehily’s Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo at www.feehilys.ie/pay
John J Doherty, Carrigart
The death has occurred of John J Doherty, Dunmore, Carrigart, formerly of Ennistymon, Co. Clare, after a brief illness.
He will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Bernadette, his children Martina, Siobhan, Shaun, Brian and Brenda and his grandchildren Ruth, James, Michael, Luke, Anna, Emily,
Robert and Daniel. He is also sadly missed by his daughter-in-law Orla, Tilly and his sons-in-law Anthony, Simon and Mark, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews and wider
family circle.
John’s remains are reposing at his late residence (Eircode F92 D6H2) from 6pm on Thursday, August 13 with funeral Mass at 11am on Saturday, August 15 at Saint John the Baptist Church, Carrigart (F92 FW93) with burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to The Donegal Hospice.
Margaret Boyle, Annagry and Lettermacaward
The sudden death has taken place of Margaret Boyle (née Breslin) Drumnacart, Annagry and formerly of Lettermacaward.
Sadly missed by her heart broken daughter Patricia (Yonny), brother Dim, sisters Sally, Kathleen, Veronica and extended family. Predeceased by her husband Patsy (Doalty) Boyle and sisters Mary, Roseleen, Noreen and Patricia.
Margaret’s remains will repose at McGlynn’s Funeral home, Dungloe from 4-8pm on Thursday 13th August with rosary at 8pm followed by removal to her home. Wake on Friday 14th August from 11am with rosary at 8pm.
Family time only on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral mass on Saturday, August 15 at 12 noon in St Bridget’s Church, Lettermacaward, followed by interment in the new graveyard.
James and Noreen McHugh, Kilcar
The sudden and tragic deaths have occurred of James McHugh and his beloved wife Noreen Mc Hugh (née O'Donnell), Bavin, Kilcar.
Predeceased by their parents Jim and Kathleen Mc Hugh, and Paddy and Nora O'Donnell, and Noreen's sister Margaret.
Missed dearly by their heartbroken and much adored children Emma (Diarmaid) and Eoin (Emma).
Noreen and James will be sadly missed by James' sisters Mary (Eugene), Cathryn (Pat), by his brothers Martin (Patrice) and Enda (Rosaleen), by Noreen's sisters Maire (Paddy RIP), Sheila (Michael RIP), and Teresa (Dinny), and by Noreen's brothers Paddy (Mary), Mickey (Mary), and Paul (Brenda), and by Noreen's brother-in-law Michael.
They will be sorely missed by their many nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and their wide circle of friends.
Strictly private arrival to the family home on Wednesday night, August 12.
Reposing at their family home (F94YC42) on Thursday from 2pm until 9pm, and on Friday from 12 noon until 9pm. Rosary will take place at 9pm on both nights.
James and Noreen's Funeral Mass will take place in St. Cartha's Church Kilcar (F94H2Y5) on Saturday at 11am, followed with burial in Towney Graveyard.
Shuttle buses will be in operation to the wake house from The Blue Haven Hotel (F94P27O) and from Leitir Corn Mill (F94CP7E).
We kindly ask that everyone attending the wake avail of the shuttle buses.
James and Noreen's funeral Mass can be viewed here.
Michael White, Westmeath and Castlefinn
The death has occurred of Michael White, Tormey Villas, Athlone, Westmeath and Castlefinn,
Retired member of the Defence Forces.
He passed away peacefully after a short illness on Tuesday, August 11.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Mary (née Lovett) and his daughter Victoria.
Sadly missed by his loving daughters Mary, Sarah and Sinead, sons Gabriel, Frankie, Alan, Mark, Elvis, Jayme, Michael and Noel, brothers, sisters, in-laws, nephews, nieces, his adoring grandchildren and great-grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Reposing at Flynn's Funeral Home, The Strand, Athlone (N37 WY17) on Friday from 6pm until 8pm. Requiem Mass in St. Mary's Church, Athlone (N37 XP66) on Saturday at 11am followed by burial in Cornamagh Cemetery.
Paul Noah McMahon, Burtonport and England
The death has occurred of Paul Noah McMahon, Kitty's Cottage, Lackenagh, Burtonport and formerly Blackpool, Lancashire.
Predeceased by his parents William and Judy Haworth, Paul is deeply missed by his husband Kevin and his many friends and family. Paul was a passionate animal lover and doted on his Jack Russells, Nuala and Fergal.
Taking inspiration from David Bowie, Paul requested a simple and dignified private cremation.
Paul’s life will be celebrated in a ceremony led by his devoted husband Kevin on Saturday, August 15 on Cloughglass beach, Burtonport.
Please gather at his beloved home at Kitty’s Cottage, Burtonport, F94 Y8X6 at 11am before driving to Cloughglass beach. Wear bright colours and walking shoes (Dr Martens optional).
In lieu of flowers, donations to Donegal Donkey Sanctuary would be greatly appreciated – donegaldonkeysanctuary.ie
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