Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Friday morning, July 31

The following deaths have taken place:

- Tony O’Gara, Bundoran

-Paddy O'Gara, Glencolmcille

- Owen McGuinness, Carndonagh

- Reverend Canon Stanley Johnson, Derrybeg

- Mary Anne Walsh, Ballintra

- Mary Sweeney, Letterkenny and Carrigart

- Frances Gibbons, Fanad

- Sylvia Murrin, Killybegs

- Joe McCarthy, Killybegs and Cork

- Charlie Danny Ó Gallachóir, Bunbeg

- Mary Doherty , Carrigart, Mayo and Glasgow

- Charlie Harley, Burtonport

- Cathal Bradley, Cork and Carndonagh

- Frances Gibbons, Kerrykeel

- Charlie McLaughlin, Malin and Scotland

Tony O’Gara, Bundoran

The death has occurred of Tony O'Gara, Whitemaple, Church Road, Bundoran.

He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the exceptional care of all at the oncology department of Sligo University Hospital on Wednesday, July 29.

Predeceased by his beloved parents Eddie (Sonny) and Kathleen O’Gara.

Forever loved and sadly missed by his loving wife Sheila, adored daughters Annicke, Hilary, Ríanne and Bébhinn, sons-in-law Scott, Kyle and Jude, his beloved grandchildren Ella, Arwen, Brecán, Malachy, Ollie and Blair and all his relatives, neighbours and friends.

Tony will repose at Breslin’s Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran F94E92F on Friday, July 31 from 4pm to 7pm.

Removal from Breslin’s Funeral Home on Saturday at 10.40am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am, removal afterwards to St. Ninnidh’s Cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran for Burial Service.

Tony’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie.

Family flowers only please, donations in Memory of Tony to SHOUT at Sligo University Hospital c/o donation box at Funeral Home/Church or to Breslin’s Funeral Directors.

The O’Gara Family would like to sincerely thank all the Doctors, Nurses, Staff, Kitchen & Housekeeping Staff of the Oncology Dept and the Renal Unit at Sligo University Hospital for their care, compassion and dignity shown to both Tony and his family while in their care and to all who helped in anyway during his illness.

Paddy O'Gara, Glencolmcille

The death has occurred of Paddy O'Gara, Beefan, Glencolmcille.

Paddy passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family after an illness bravely borne.

Paddy’s remains will repose at Shovlin’s funeral home, Sandfield, Ardara (F94 A250), on Friday, July 31 from 2pm to 7pm.

Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, August 1 at 12:00 in St Columba’s Church, Glencolmcille (F94 FF86) with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Link for funeral service is: https://mcn.live/Camera/st-columbas-glencolmcille.

We as a family would like to sincerely thank the health services and home care team for their incredible help and compassionate care of Paddy over the last few years.

Owen McGuinness, Carndonagh

The death has occurred of Owen McGuinness Malin Road, Carndonagh (F93 RK4D).

He passed away peacefully at Carndonagh Community Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Much loved father of Una (Juan Carlos), Claire (Kevin), John and Eleanor (Rob), and cherished grandad of Alanah, Lucas, Martha, Lorcan, Oran, Tadhg, Abbie, and Art.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sisters and brothers, Jackie, Nancy, Eleanor, Paddy, Eddie, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Owen’s remains will repose at his home on Saturday from 12pm to 9pm where all are welcome to pay respects.

Funeral from there on Sunday at 10.30am for 11am Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church Carndonagh, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.carndonaghparish.com.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to The Patients Comfort Fund, Carndonagh Community Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Reverend Canon Stanley Johnson, Derrybeg

The death has taken place of Reverend Canon Stanley Johnson, BSc, BTh, of Rainbow`s End, Carrickmacafferty, Derrybeg.

He passed away after a short illness. Survived by his loving family; son Timothy, daughters Melanie and Wendy, son in law Derrick, daughter in law Fiona, grandchildren Cian, Aoife and her husband Cailem, Roisin, Diarmuid and his wife Eva, Caoimhe, Ruth, Katy and Thomas and great grandchildren, extended family and friends.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Rev Sheila Johnson.

No wake, house private please.

Viewing will take place at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny on Friday, July 31 from 4pm to 6pm.

Funeral service will take place at St John’s Church, Ballymore on Saturday at 11am. Cremation will take place in Lakelands Crematorium, Co. Cavan on Saturday at 4.30 pm.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the ME Association c/o any family member or James Harkin, funeral director.

Mary Anne Walsh, Ballintra

The death has occurred of Mary Anne Walsh (née Murtagh) or more fondly known to many as Mrs W.

She passed away peacefully at home in the loving arms of her daughter and with the support of her dedicated care team.

Predeceased by her beloved parents John and Annie, her loving husband Joseph, her sister Kathleen, and her brother Jack.

Mary will be deeply missed by her devoted daughter, Arlene, her sister Ellen Murtagh (Mullingar), her extended family, her wonderful friends, neighbours, and all who knew and loved her.

Remains residing at Tír Conaill Funeral Home, Donegal Town from 3:00pm until 7:00pm on Friday, July 31.

Funeral Mass on Saturday, August 1 at 11:00am in St Bridget's Church, Ballintra, with burial immediately afterward in adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only, please.

Donations, if so desired, may be made to North West Hospice Care through any family member or Funeral Director. House strictly private at all times, please.

Mary Sweeney, Letterkenny and Carrigart

The peaceful death has taken place on Wednesday, July 29, of Mary Sweeney, (née Boyce), aged 97 years, formerly of Carrigart, at her home “Sheephaven”, College Farm Road, Letterkenny, surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of the late Maurice.

Mary, was a devoted mother to Mary (Kells), Maeve (Letterkenny), John (Ardara), and Pól (Kinsale).

She will be deeply missed by her brothers Patrick and Columba (Carrigart), sister-in-law Anne, sons-in-law Paddy and Christy, daughters-in-law Mireille and Deborah, nieces, nephews, cherished grandchildren, great-grandchildren, carers, neighbours, and her many friends.

Reposing at the family home, College Farm Road (F92 RF6T), from 12 noon to 9.00pm on Thursday and Friday where you are most welcome to pay your respects, concluding with Rosary each night at 9.00pm.

Family time, please, on the morning of the funeral.

Requiem Mass at 11.00am on Saturday in St. Eunan’s Cathedral, which can be viewed online at https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery.

Family flowers only, please, donations, if wished, to the Irish Cancer Society, c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Rd, Letterkenny.

Frances Gibbons, Fanad

The peaceful death has taken place of Frances Gibbons (née Logue), Magherawarden, Kerrykeel, following a long illness battled with courage.

Sadly missed by her husband, William, daughters, Marian, Roisin, Marguerite and Selena, sons Joseph, John and Liam, as well as their partners, 11 grandchildren, sisters, friends and wider family circle.

Predeceased by her beloved parents, Maryann and Dan, brothers Daniel, John and Joe, as well as her Mother-in-Law Rosie and Father-in-Law Josie.

Reposing at her late residence from 7:00pm, rosary each night at 9pm.

Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am. at St Columba’s Church Massmount, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Private to family and friends please. Care of Dunleavy Funeral Directors.

Sylvia Murrin, Killybegs

The death has occurred of Sylvia Murrin (née McNulty), 124 Conlin Road, Killybegs, F94PD76.

Predeceased by her husband Sean and grandchildren Bryan and David.

Sadly missed by her daughters Caroline, Attracta (Barney), Valerie (John), Joanne (Pete) and Jennifer (Pat), grandchildren Lorraine, Rory, Conor, Megan, Luke, Rebecca, Rachel and Mark, great-grandchildren Daniel, Emma, Matthew, Charlie and Lily, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Mc Brearty’s Funeral home, Killybegs from 3pm to 7pm on Thursday, July 30 followed by removal to her residence and reposing from 2pm on Friday with rosary at 8pm.

Funeral Mass on Saturday at 10am in St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

Family flowers only please.

Joe McCarthy, Killybegs and Cork

The death has occurred of Joe McCarthy, Tullid, Fintra, Killybegs, and formerly of Kilworth.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Anna, children Luke and Ciara, their dog Denis, brother and sisters Marie, Hank and Susie, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Reposing at his residence from 5pm to 10pm on Thursday, July 30 and on Friday from 11am to 10pm.

Funeral Mass on Saturday at 4pm in St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

Mass will be streamed live at https://mcn.live/Camera/st-mary-of-the-visitation-church-killybegs.

Charlie Danny Ó Gallachóir, Bunbeg

The death has taken place at Dungloe Community Hospital of Charlie Danny Gallagher, Ballindrait, Bunbeg.

Predeceased by his parents; Danny & Sarah and nephew Marc O' Rourke. Sadly missed by his wife Kay, daughters; Nóirín (Pádraig) and Ciara (Chris), sons; Cathal (Kat), Seán (Aneta) and Dónall, grandchildren; Aidan, Seán, Finan, Ciarán, Sarah & Maya, sisters; Máire (Don), Eileen (Bernard) and Sadie (Patrick), brother Míchéal (Margaret), aunties; Kitty & Eileen, uncles; Dominic & Tom, inlaws, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family & friends.

His remains will repose at Roarty's Funeral Home, Derrybeg (F92 DN4X) tomorrow (Thursday) from 1pm until Rosary at 8pm. Removal after the Rosary to his daughter Nóirín's house in Cnoc Fola (F92 AC65) to repose on Friday.

House private to family and friends only.

Charlie's Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, 1st of August at 11am in St. Colmcille's Church, Cnoc Fola, burial afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page and on the Church webcam via MCN Media.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Patient Comfort Fund, Dungloe Community Hospital c/o any family member or Kieran Roarty Funeral Director.

Mary Doherty , Carrigart, Mayo and Glasgow

The peaceful death has occurred at the home of Mary Doherty (née Conroy), of Gortnabrade, Carrigart and formerly of Belmullet, Co Mayo and Glasgow.

Beloved wife of Pat Doherty and much loved mother of Maria (Paul), Rosaleen, Kathleen Anne (Dominic), Danny (Helen) and Michael (Deirdre).

Adored sister of Kathleen Ferry (Neil), sister-in-law Kathleen Conroy.

Predeceased by her brother Tony Conroy.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her grandchildren Aoife, Ultán, Daithí, Ruairí, Aoise, Dearbhla, Laoise, Pádraig, Oónagh, Daniel, Mikey, Grace.

Dearly missed by her nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbours.

Remains reposing at her home in Upper Gortnabrade, F92 R3H9, on Wednesday, July 29 from 12pm.

Family time after the Rosary at 9pm.

Shuttle bus running from St. John the Baptist Car Park, F92 FW93 between 5-9pm.

Funeral leaving her home on Friday for Requiem Mass in St John the Baptist at 2pm.

Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Charlie Harley, Burtonport

The death has taken place in Dungloe Community Hospital of Charlie Harley, Arlands, Burtonport (F94 V564).

Sadly missed by his loving wife Anne, son Nigel (Julie), daughter Mary Grace (Rory), granddaughters Emma (Cullin) and Sarah Jane, brother Danny, sister-in-law Nora, nieces and nephews.

His remains will repose in McGlynn’s Funeral Home, Dungloe on Wednesday from 3pm with Rosary at 8pm and on Thursday from 12 until removal at 3pm to his home in Arlands.

Funeral Mass on Friday in St Columba’s Church, Acres, Burtonport at 11am with interment in Belcruit Cemetery.

Family flowers only please with donations in lieu to Dungloe Community Hospital care of Mc Glynn Funeral Directors or any family member.

Cathal Bradley, Cork and Carndonagh

The death has occurred of Cathal Bradley, Summerhill, Mallow, Cork and Carndonagh.

Cathal, passed away on Sunday, July 26.

Predeceased by his granny Rita, granddad John and best friend Alan Nagle.

Loving son of Seamus and Natasha (née O’Callaghan),

Dear twin brother of Tadhg, sisters Sophia and Katie.

Deeply regretted by his heartbroken parents, grandmother Bridie, granddad Noel, girlfriend Emma Rose, aunts, uncles, niece and nephews who he adored, cousins, many friends and family in Donegal.

Reposing in O'Keeffe's Funeral Home, Bowling Green, Mallow (P51XE2T) on Thursday evening from 5:30pm to 7:00pm, followed by Prayers and Reception into St. Mary's Church, Mallow.

Requiem Mass on Friday morining at 11:30am, after which Cathal will be laid to rest in St. Gobnait’s Cemetery, Mallow.

The Funeral Mass may be viewed online at:https://www.churchservices.tv/mallow.

House private, please.

The family wish to thank all of the first responders, An Garda Siochana, the Fire Service and Monsignor O’Brien who attended.

Frances Gibbons, Kerrykeel

The peaceful death has taken place of Frances Gibbons (née Logue), Magherwarden, Kerrykeel, following a long illness battled with courage.

Sadly missed by her husband, William, daughters, Marian, Roisin, Marguerite and Selena, sons Joseph, John and Liam, as well as their partners, 11 grandchildren, sisters, friends and wider family circle.

Predeceased by her beloved parents, Maryann and Dan, brothers Daniel, John and Joe, as well as her Mother-in-Law Rosie and Father-in-Law Josie.

Reposing at her late residence from 7:00 pm on Tuesday, July 28, with Funeral Mass on Friday at 11:00 am at Massmount church, Fanad, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Private to family and friends please.

Charlie McLaughlin, Malin and Scotland

The death has occurred of Charlie Mclaughlin (Closha), 25 Morriston Crescent, Renfrew, Scotland; suddenly while holidaying at his house in Drumcarbit, Malin.

Beloved husband of Margaret, and much-loved father of Susan (Robert), Clare (Kenny), and Celine.

Predeceased by his brothers Eddie, James, Paddy and Francis and a dear brother of John, Mary, Joe, Eugene and Bridget.

Deeply regretted by his grandchildren Robert (Natalie), Scot (Emma), Andrew, Heather and James, his nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Charlie’s remains will repose at his house in Drumcarbit, Malin (F93TN84) from 4pm on Wednesday, July 29, where all are welcome to pay their respects.

Removal from there on Friday at 10:30am going to St. Patrick’s Church, Aughaclay for 11:00am requiem Mass followed by removal to Scotland for burial in St Conville’s Cemetery at a later date.

Requiem Mass will be streamed live on Kelly’s Funeral Directors Facebook page. Family time please from 10:00pm to 10:00am.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Malin Parish First Responders c/o Blaine McCarron – Kelly’s Funeral Directors.

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