Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Saturday morning, May 23

The following deaths have taken place:

- John Keating, Donegal Town

- Mary Doogan, Burtonport and Scotland

- Maura Tully, Carndonagh and Dublin

- Tom Keegan, Pettigo and Meath

- Frank Brennan, Raphoe

- Mary Lyons, Kilcar

- Teresa Heekin, Ardara

- Harry Callaghan, Ballybofey

- Daniel Grant Doherty, Carndonagh and Kildare

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.

Mary Doogan, Burtonport and Scotland

The death has taken place of Mary Doogan, Tullyillion, Burtonport, Donegal and late of Perth Scotland. Mary passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at her home in Perth, Scotland.

A native of Donegal, she frequently returned home to Tullyillion, near Burtonport, a place and community that remained deeply important to her throughout her life. She will be sorely missed by her children, her extended family, and her many friends in Perth and Donegal.

Mary’s remains will repose in St John’s RC Church, Melville Street, Perth, on Tuesday 26. There will be a short Reception of Remains service at 5pm.

Funeral Mass will take place at St John’s RC Church on Wednesday at 12 noon which will be streamed here

Mary will then travel to Ireland with her family, to repose in St Columba’s RC Church, Acres, on Thursday, arriving at approximately 6pm.

Mass will take place on Friday at 11am, followed by burial in Belcruit cemetery. The Donegal funeral may be viewed on the Kincasslagh Parish Facebook page.

Family flowers only please.

Maura Tully, Carndonagh and Dublin

The death has taken place peacefully in St Vincent’s Hospital, of Maura Tully, née McLaughlin, Killiney, County Dublin, and formerly of Carndonagh, County Donegal.

Beloved wife of the late George, loving mother of Catriona, Ashling, Ricéal and Moira, she will be sadly missed by her daughters, son-in-law Larry Dunne, her adored grandchildren, Beth, Anthony, Ronan, Lila, Molly, Charlie, Alice, Arwen and Carl, her brother Brian, sisters Rosary, Veronica and Anne, extended family and a wide circle of friends. Remembering also her late sons-in-law Carl and Neil.

Her remains are reposing in Fanagans Quinns of Glasthule, A96EW88 on Saturday from 2pm to 4pm.

Removal on Monday to Sts Alphonsus and Columba Church, Ballybrack Village arriving for 11.30am Funeral Mass which can be viewed on the church webcam, followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium which can be viewed here

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Irish Kidney Association.

Tom Keegan, Pettigo and Meath

The death has occurred of Tom Keegan, Rockbellew House, Julianstown, County Meath and formerly of Pettigo, County Donegal. He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his son John and granddaughter Sarah; beloved husband of Nancy and loving Dad to Mary, Rosaleen, Thomas and Paddy; Tom will be very sadly missed by his wife, daughters, sons, son-in-law Berty, daughters-in-law Sandra and Maureen, grandchildren Lisa, Liam, Kayleigh, Shannon, Claire, Eoin and Kerry, brothers Josie, Dennis, Michael and Eamon, sisters Mary and Maggie, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

His remains are reposing at Townley’s Funeral Home, Crosslanes, Drogheda (A92 XN75) on Saturday from 4pm until 6pm.

Funeral Mass on Sunday afternoon at 12.30pm in St Mary’s RC Church, Julianstown which can be viewed live on the parish YouTube channel

Burial will take place afterwards in the Cemetery of St Brigid’s Church, Balintra, Donegal arriving at approximately 6.30pm.

Frank Brennan, Raphoe

The death has occurred of Frank Brennan, Drummucklagh, Raphoe, County Donegal, F93 E2CW

Frank will be sadly and lovingly missed by his daughters Carmel Crawford, Majella (Mark McClay), Maura (Cathal Crawford), his son Frankie, his cherished grandchildren and great‑grandchildren, his nieces and nephews, and all members of his extended family and circle of friends. Frank was predeceased by his loving wife Isa, parents Rose and Andy Brennan, siblings Johnny, Paddy, Hannah, Nellie, Jennie, Robert, Joe, Tommy, Desmond, Edward, Rose, Columba and son-in-law William.

Frank’s remains are reposing at his late residence, with wake continuing on Saturday from 11am to 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral, please.

Funeral from his late residence on Sunday morning at 11.20 am, travelling to St Columba’s Church, Drumoghill for 12 noon Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Mary Lyons, Kilcar

The peaceful death has occurred of Mary Lyons, née Mc Closkey, Kilbeg, Kilcar, Donegal. She passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her brothers Jim and Paddy; sadly missed by her loving husband John James, her sons Paul (Linda), Stephen (Theresa) and her brother Joe Mc Closkey, Killybegs. Much loved Grandmother to Karen and Cormac. Mary will be sorely missed by her sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends.

Her remains are reposing at Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield,Ardara F94 A250 on Saturday from 12noon until 4pm followed by removal to St Cartha’s Church Kilcar to arrive at 6pm. House strictly private at all times please

Funeral Mass on Sunday at 11am followed by burial in the local cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Friends of Letterkenny Hospital care of any family member or Mc Shane Funeral Directors.

Teresa Heekin, Ardara

The peaceful death has occurred in Killybegs Community Hospital of Teresa Heekin, Tullymore, Ardara.

Predeceased by her husband, Josie; sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Removal from Mc Cabe’s Funeral Home, Ardara on Saturday at 9.30am going to The Church of the Holy Family, Ardara for 10am funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.

Harry Callaghan, Ballybofey

The death has occurred peacefully, surrounded by his loving family of Harry Callaghan, Sessiaghoneill, Ballybofey. formerly Meenashammer.

Beloved husband of Brigid, devoted father to Kathleen (Hugh), John (Karen), Paul, Caroline (Gerard), Michelle, (Gareth), cherished brother of Kathleen, Mary Brigid, Teresa, and the late Charlie, Sean, Rosanna, Sarah, and infant sister Maria. He is predeceased by his parents Henry and Katie; deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

His remains are reposing at the home of his daughter Kathleen and son-in-law Hugh Doherty, The Moyle, Ludden, Buncrana. The house is strictly private to family only please.

Funeral leaving from there on Saturday at 9.30am for Requiem Mass at 11am in St Mary's Church Sessiaghoniell. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. Mass will be streamed on the parish YouTube channel

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, directly to Donegal Hospice

Daniel Grant Doherty, Carndonagh and Kildare

The death has taken place peacefully at home, of Daniel Grant, Naas, County Kildare, and formerly of Carndonagh, County Donegal.

Beloved husband of the late Maureen and loving dad of Fiona, Conor, Daniel and Arthur. Forever loved and sadly missed by his loving children, grandchildren John, Taida and Daniel, daughters-in-law Magdalena and Brigena, son-in-law Frank, sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, extended family, neighbours, friends, and all his colleagues from the tunnelling industry.

Funeral on Saturday with Requiem Mass at 10am in The Church of Our Lady and St. David, Naas, followed by burial at Saint Corban’s Cemetery, Naas.

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