Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Friday morning, August 14
Updated death notices and funeral arrangements for County Donegal
The following deaths have taken place:
- Noreen McGowan, Sligo and Killybegs
- Margaret Vaughan, Kilcar and Down
- Margaret Boyle, Annagry and Lettermacaward
- Stephen Brogan, Kildare and Drumoghill
- Sean Burns, Castlefinn
- James and Noreen McHugh, Kilcar
- Michael White, Westmeath and Castlefinn
- Paul Noah McMahon, Burtonport and England
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 Vaughan, Kilcar and Down
The death has occurred of Margaret Vaughan (née Murray), Ashley Gardens, Banbridge, Co Down and formerly of Kilcar.
She passed away on August 12 peacefully at her home.
Beloved wife of the late Billy and much-loved mother of Michael, Eimear (McDonnell), Brona (Gillespie), Bill, Pat and the late Orla (Maginn).
House private please. Funeral mass will take place on Friday at 11am in St. Patrick’s Church, Dromore Street, Banbridge. Burial afterwards in St. Patrick’s Cemetery Dromore Road.
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, family circle, and friends.
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.
Stephen Brogan, Kildare and Drumoghill
The peaceful death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice of Stephen Brogan, Clane, Co. Kildare, Drumoghill.
Beloved son of Gerard and Grainne (née McGlinchey).
Lovingly missed by his brothers Hugh (Emma) and Rory (Darcy), his sister Elaine Friel (Gavin), and his nieces and nephews Izzie, Jade, Max, Harry and Amelia, his granny Monny McGlinchey, his aunt Lorna, and his special friend Kerry.
Deeply regretted by his colleagues and staff of St Mary’s College, Naas, Co. Kildare, and by all his extended family and friends.
Stephen was predeceased by his grandparents Hughie and Bridget Brogan, Drumoghill, and his grandad John McGlinchey, Raphoe.
Stephen will repose at Kelly’s Funeral Home, Oakfield, Raphoe, F93 KP0N, on Wednesday, August 12 from 7pm to 10pm and Thursday from 2pm to 9pm. Followed by a private cremation.
Donations, if desired, to The Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
Sean Burns, Castlefinn
The death has taken place of Sean Burns, Ballylast, Castlefin, at Letterkenny University Hospital.
Predeceased by his loving parents Eamon and Christina, and brother Noel.
He will be dearly missed by his sorrowing wife Bernie, his son Eamon and daughters Megan, Cora, Teagan and Shauna.
He will be sadly missed by his brother Pat (Linda) and sister Tini (Padai mag loingsigh), nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews and wider family circle.
Sean’s remains are reposing at his late residence from 6pm Wednesday, August 12, funeral from there on Friday at 11:30am going to St. Columbas Church, Donnyloop for 12pm Requiem Mass and Burial immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
Family time 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the Funeral.
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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