Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Saturday evening, May 9
The following deaths have taken place:
- Charley Callaghan, Ballybofey
- Patricia McHugh, Sligo and Letterkenny
- Humphry Friel, Fanad
- Fiona Helen Black, Convoy
- Martin Hone, Ballybofey, Glasgow and London
- Margaret (Peggy) Doherty, Raphoe and Ballindrait
- Henry Watson, Newtowncunningham
- Francis Gillespie, Mountcharles
Charley Callaghan, Ballybofey
The death has occurred peacefully, surrounded by his family in Letterkenny University Hospital, of Charley Callaghan Corefrin, Ballybofey.F93 H7T2 formerly Meenashammer.
Beloved husband of Christina, devoted father to Christina (predeceased by husband (Lee), James (Mark) devoted grandfather to Leon, and Leisa (James), cherished brother of Harry, Kathleen, Mary Brigid, Teresa, and the late Sean, Rosanna, Sarah, and infant sister Maria.
Predeceased by his parents Henry and Katie. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his wife, son, daughter, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother, sisters, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
Reposing at his late residence on Sunday, May 10 and Monday from 12 noon, concluding with rosary at 9pm.
Funeral leaving his late residence on Tuesday at 10.20am for Requiem Mass at 11am in St Mary's Church Sessiaghoniell. Interment in the adjoining Churchyard.
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish Youtube channel.
Patricia McHugh, Sligo and Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Patricia McHugh Main Street, Coolaney, Sligo and formerly of Portsdale, Ballyraine Road, Letterkenny.
She passed away at North West Hospice, surrounded by her loving family, after a short illness.
Predeceased by her parents Jim and Mai McHugh. Sadly missed by her sister Bernadette, brothers Stephen and Gerard, sister-in-law Ann, nephew James, nieces Niamh (Chris), and Elaine (Erik), grand-nieces Hanna, Sofia and Ciara, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Patricia will repose at her home on Sunday, May 10 from 4 pm until 6pm with removal at 6:30pm to the Church of the Sacred Heart and St. Joseph, Rockfield (F56 HT95) arriving at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass on Monday, at 12 noon with burial afterwards in Kilvarnet Cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to North West Hospice.
Humphry Friel, Fanad
The death has taken place of Humphry Friel, Rinbuí, Fanad.
He passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Deeply regretted by his wife Bríd and their children Bríd McAteer (Brendan), Packie (Nuala), Eileen McAteer (Declan) and Dennis (Rose).
Sadly missed by his adored grandchildren Emma Duffy, Rachael Mc Gee, Ronán Mc Ateer, Karen, Brian, Mark, Shane, Ryan Mc Ateer, Alan Mc Ateer, Jack, Amy and Cian, and his 14 great-grandchildren.
He will be greatly missed by his extended family, neighbours and many many friends.
A wake will be held at the family home in Rinbuí (F92FH39) on Sunday, May 10 from 12 noon until after the Rosary at 8pm.
House private at all other times.
Requiem Mass will be held on Monday at 12 noon, followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired to Tamney Patient Comfort Fund, care of any family member.
The Requiem Mass will be recorded and will be available to view on the McAteer Funeral Directors Facebook page later on Monday afternoon.
Fiona Helen Black, Convoy
The sudden passing has taken place of Fiona Helen Black, Drumgumberland, Convoy, F93VK11, who died on Thursday, May 7.
She will be forever loved and remembered by her husband Bobby, sister Barbara, her husband Adair and family, Rachel, Stafford, Alex, Hannah and her three great nephews, her brother-in-law Mervyn, and her sisters-in-laws Jean and Isobel.
Fiona will repose at her home from 11am – 10pm on Saturday, May 9, and from 11am to10pm on Sunday.
Funeral leaving from her home on Monday at 1.30pm, going to Convoy Presbyterian Church for 2pm Service of Thanksgiving for her life, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
Family time, please on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Cancer Research, or the MS Society, care of Terence McClintock Funeral Director.
Martin Hone, Ballybofey, Glasgow and London
The death has occurred in Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow of Martin Hone, Glasgow, and formerly Stratford, London.
Predeceased by his parents James (Jimmy) and Nellie, partner Kathleen (Kate), brother Brendan, and sister Eileen; much-loved brother of James (Jim) and Josephine. He is eeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his, brother, sister, uncle Eamon, cousins, extended family, neighbors and friends.
His remains are reposing at McCool’s Chapel of Rest, Ballybofey on Tuesdayfrom 6pm, concluding with the rosary at 9pm.
Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am, with interment in Drumboe cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish webcamt
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, directly to Irish Cancer Society.ie at www.cancer.ie or any family member.
Margaret (Peggy) Doherty, Raphoe and Ballindrait
The death has occurred at Ramelton Community Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, of Margaret (Peggy) Doherty, née Gallagher, 11 Castleview, Raphoe, and formerly of Cloughfin, Ballindrait, County Donegal.
Peggy will be deeply missed by her daughters Jacqueline (Robert Houston) and Lorraine (Malachy McGlinchey); her cherished grandsons Michael Quinn (Gráinne), Ciarán, and Aaron McGlinchey; and her adored great‑grandchildren Jake, Hannah, and Grace Quinn. She is also lovingly remembered by her brothers John and Martin, her sister Kathleen Wilson, extended family, neighbours, and many friends. Peggy was predeceased by her beloved husband Lawrence; her daughters Caroline Quinn and Mary; her grandson Christopher Quinn; and her siblings Paddy, Gertie Browne, and Tommy.
Her remains are reposing at her daughter Lorraine McGlinchey’s residence, Tullyvinney, Raphoe, F93 XD99, on Saturday from 3.30pm, and all day Sunday. A one‑way system will be in operation. Family time on the morning of the funeral, please.
Funeral leaving her daughter’s residence on Monday morning at 10.15am, travelling to St Patrick’s Church, Murlog, for 11am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in St Mary’s Church Cemetery, Castlefinn. Mass can be viewed on the church webcam
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Ramelton Community Hospital Patients’ Comfort Fund, c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
Henry Watson, Newtowncunningham
The peaceful death has taken place in the Donegal Hospice of Henry Watson, Moneygreggan, Newtowncunningham, F93 X2X7.
Dearly loved husband of Pearl; loving father of son Colin (Margaret), son Clive (Kathleen) and daughter Charlene (Gary); devoted grandad of Aaron, Carter, Ben, Luke, Will, Anna and Kyle; dear brother of Gretta. He is predeceased by his brothers Hubert and Billy, sisters, Mina and Dorothy.
His remains are reposing at his home, with wake continuing from 12noon to 10pm on Saturday. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral leaving from his home on Sunday at 2pm going to Newtowncunnigham Presbyterian Church, for Service of Thanksgiving at 2.30pm, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director.
Francis Gillespie, Mountcharles
The death has occurred of Francis Gillespie, Hall Demense, Mountcharles. He passed away peacefully at his late residence, surrounded by his loving family, following a short illness.
Beloved husband of Anne Marie and loving father to Caroline, Cathy, Anne (Paul), and Francis; cherished grandfather to Kevin, Aisling, Robyn, Richard, Paul and Conor; much-loved brother to Joseph, Mary, Sean, Pauric and Paul. He is deeply regretted and sadly missed by all. Francis is predeceased by his parents Patsy and Kathleen, and nephew Shane.
His remains are reposing at his late residence, Hall Demense, Mountcharles, F94 H9T7, with wake continuing on Saturday from 12pm to 10pm. A Shuttle bus service will be operating from the Church of the Sacred Heart Car Park Mountcharles. House private on the morning of the funeral, please.
Removal from there on Sunday, going to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mountcharles, for funeral Mass at 11.30am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. The funeral Mass will be streamed on the Gallagher Funeral Directors & Funeral Home Facebook page.
Family flowers only.
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