Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Saturday evening, May 30 (cloned) (cloned)

The following deaths have taken place:

- Thomas Anthony McLaughlin, Derry, London and Churchill

- Meave O’ Donnell, Stranorlar

- Christine Clafferty, Buncrana

- Michael (Mickey) McGeever, Downings

- Adrian McDaid, Culdaff

- Brid McVey, Kerrykeel

- Aislinn (Ash) Anderson, Ballintra

- Marion Bustard, Cloghan

- Mary McEleney, Quigleys Point

- John Keating, Donegal Town

Thomas Anthony McLaughlin, Derry, London and Churchill

The death has occurred of Thomas Anthony McLaughlin, formerly of William Street, West End Park and Glen Road, Derry, passed away peacefully at his home in London on Friday, May 22, aged 78.

He was the beloved husband of Margaret and the devoted father of Christopher, Nicholas and Emily. He was a loving grandfather to Willa, Hugh, Pep, Laurie, Salvador, Thomas and Martha, who brought him enormous joy. Beloved brother of Carol, Catherine, Anne, Norah and the late Philip, Willie and Donal.

Thomas will be deeply missed by his family, his friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

A wake will be held at 6 Springham Park, Derry BT48 0RD on Sunday 31st May from midday until 9pm. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry, at 10am on Monday, June 1. Tom will be buried at Gartan Graveyard, County Donegal, at 11am on Tuesday, June 2.

Meave O’ Donnell, Stranorlar

The death has occurred of Meave O’ Donnell, formerly of Chapel Street, Stranorlar, retired nurse at St. Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar.

Predeceased by her parents Joe and Kate O’ Donnell, and her brothers and sisters.

Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her sister Nora (Deo), all her nieces and nephews, who meant so much to her, by all her colleagues, neighbours relatives and friends.

Reposing at the home of her niece Grace and her husband Michael McCloskey, 27 Willowbrook, Glencar, Letterkeny F92 F5X9 on Saturday, May 30 from 5pm to 9pm, and on Sunday from 12 noon until removal at 6.45pm to the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar, to repose overnight.

Requiem Mass on Monday June 1st at 11am.

Interment in the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary Churchyard, Frosses.

The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to St. Joseph’s Hospital, comfort fund, directly to the hospital, or care of any family member.

Christine Clafferty, Buncrana

The death has taken place in Larissa Lodge, Letterkenny of Christine Clafferty (née Burke), 19a Cornmill Ave, Buncrana.

Wife of the late Vincent Clafferty R.I.P., loving Mother of Elizabeth Ellen Burke, Sister of Rebecca McGlinchey, Edward Burke and Paul Burke and the late James Burke.

Remains reposing at McLaughlin’s funeral home Buncrana.

Viewing from 3 pm.until 8pm on Saturday, May 30and on 3 pm until 8 pm on Sunday

Funeral from there at 10.30 a.m. on Monday going to St Mary’s church Cockhill for 11am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Mass can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/cockhill.

Michael (Mickey) McGeever, Downings

The death has occurred of Michael (Mickey) McGeever, Gortnamore, Downings Co. Donegal. F92K4C2

Predeceased by his daughter Margaret, son-in-law Paddy, and sister Mary.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his wife Brigid, sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, his brother Paddy.

Reposing at his late residence from 10am on Saturday morning, May 30, with family time please from 10pm to 10am, and on the morning of the funeral.

Rosary nightly at 9pm.

A shuttle bus will be in operation from F92ACW8 from 5pm until after the Rosary.

Removal from his late residence on Monday morning for funeral Mass at 11:00am in Saint John the Baptist Church, Carrigart (F92FW93), followed by interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Oncology Ward, Letterkenny.

Dearly loved and sadly missed by his entire family circle.

Adrian McDaid, Culdaff

The death has occurred of Adrian McDaid (Ned), Templemoyle, Culdaff, suddenly at his home.

Predeceased by his father Neshie and his brother Mark.

Beloved son of Bernie and loving father of Cathal, Hugh, Shaun, Katie, Mikey and AJ.

Cherished brother of Aislinn (Stephen), Gary, Catriona (Joey) and Declan (Michelle).

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, cousins, extended family circle, friends and neighbours.

Adrian’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh F93 E4FN on Friday, May 29 at 7pm going to his home (F93 NTPO).

Funeral from there on Monday at 10.20am for 11am Requiem Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Aughaclay, followed by burial in Lagg graveyard.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director’s Facebook Page.

Family time from 10pm to 12pm.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to University Hospital Galway A&E department C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Brid McVey , Kerrykeel

The untimely passing has occurred of beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Brid McVey (née Hagan), Carland, Kerrykeel, who passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her devoted family.

Her warmth, kindness and gentle spirit touched all who knew her and she will be deeply mourned by her family, friends and the wider community.

Predeceased by her cherished parents Patrick and Winnie Hagan, brother Paddy and infant sister Anita.

Brid will be forever loved and sadly missed by her devoted husband Martin; her heartbroken children Sharon (Mark), Damien (Helena) and Martina (Carl); and by her adored grandchildren James Anthony, Anita, Maggie, Brídín, Ava and Fiadh, who brought immense joy and pride to her life.

A loving sister to Cathal, Margaret (John) and Kathleen (Danny), Brid will be greatly missed by her nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many dear friends.

Well known and highly regarded throughout Kerrykeel, Fanad and Glenvar, Brid was a kind-hearted woman whose door and heart were always open, and whose memory will live on in the many lives she touched.

Brid will also be fondly remembered by her cherished ceilí dancing friends.

Reposing at the family home (Carland, Kerrykeel F92 R7W3) on Friday, May 29 from 3pm and on Saturday, May 30 from 11am until after the rosary, which will be at 9pm both nights.

Funeral mass on Sunday 31st May at 12 noon in St Columba’s Church, Massmount.

Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors’ Facebook Page.

Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Donations in lieu if desired to Donegal Hospice, care of any family member or Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.

Aislinn (Ash) Anderson, Ballintra

The death has occurred of Aislinn (Ash) Anderson, The Bay Bush Bar, Main Street, Ballintra, Donegal.

She passed away at Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin. Deeply regretted by her loving husband, Stephen and by her heartbroken children, daughter Sophie and son Jamie.

Reposing at Carrick house, Upper Main Street, Ballintra F94 T6C9 on Friday from 2pm until 9pm and Saturday from 2pm until 9pm.

Funeral Mass on Sunday at 11am in St Brigid's Church, Ballintra F94 FP83, followed by Cremation afterwards in Lakeland's Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan H12 RF78

House strictly private on the morning of the funeral please. Ash's Funeral Mass may be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/ballintra.

Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family can do so in the book below.

Please note, The Bay Bush Bar, Ballintra will remain closed at present, as a mark of respect.

Donations to Cancer Care West in Memory of Aislinn (Ash) Anderson (née Creighton).

Please note, The Bay Bush Bar, Ballintra will remain closed at present, as a mark of respect.

Mary McEleney, Quigleys Point

The peaceful death has taken place at her home surrounded by her loving family of Mary McEleney née Diver, Three Trees, Quigleys Point F93 HH29, formerly Mindoran, Clonmany.

Loving wife of Con, Dear Mother of Marie (Tommy) Bernard (Marie), Caroline, Eileen, Elizabeth and Bridie (Michael), Loving Grandchildren, and Great Grandchildren.

Mary’s remains will repose at her family home on Thursday, May 28 from 11am.

Funeral leaving from there on Sunday at 2.30pm, going to the Sacred Heart Church, Muff, for Requiem Mass at 3pm, with burial afterwards in St Mary’s Church Cemetery, Clonmany.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Palliative Care, c/o any family member or Comiskey Funeral Directors.

John Keating, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of John Keating, Glasgow, Scotland and formerly Donegal Town. He passed away peacefully at Marie Curie hospice, Glasgow, surrounded by his devoted partner Margaret and his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents John and Sheila; deeply regretted and sadly missed his partner Margaret, her sons Alastair and James, daughters Charlene, Jamie and his beloved cat Aston, his brothers Mark, Noel, David, Kevin, Michael, and Justin, sisters Kathleen, Irene, Louise, Justina, Cecilia, Jennifer, Emma and Denise; all his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Requiem Mass will be held in St Augustine’s Church, Ashgill Road, Glasgow G22 7HN on Thursday, June 4 at 9.30am followed by cremation.

John's ashes will be laid to rest privately with his parents in Killymard Cemetery, Donegal Town on June 6 at 1pm.