Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Thursday morning, July 2

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Death notices for Donegal

Updated death notices for County Donegal

The following deaths have taken place:

- John Mc Grenerea, Termon

- PJ (Joe) McGee, Fanad and New York

- Malachy Boyle, Portnoo

- Anne Cunnane, Donegal and Dublin

- Elish McGranaghan, Castlefin

- John Quinn, Newtowncunningham

- Charles Stewart, Dunfanaghy

- Finn Gallagher, Donegal Town

- Margo McCann, Killygordon and Dublin

- Sally Mc Hugh, Ardara and Killybegs

- Brigid Breslin, Mountcharles

- Jason Cannon, Ballybofey

John Mc Grenerea, Termon

The peaceful death has taken place of John Mc Grenra, Termon and Kilmacrennan. He passed away in the loving care of hospice nurses and CCU nurses.

Much loved and sadly missed by his sister Sheila and husband Barry, sister Bridie (predeceased) , niece Gemma (Gerard) (Boston), nieces and nephews Helen, Annmarie and Patrick (Newcastle) and all the wider extended family and friends.

The family home is strictly private only as requested by predeceased.

Funeral arrangements to follow.

PJ (Joe) McGee, Fanad and New York

The death has occurred of PJ (Joe) McGee, New York and Ballyheerin, Fanad, County Donegal. Joe passed away peacefully in New York on June 12.

Predeceased by his parents Niall Joe and Gertrude, his brothers Niall Fiachra and Dom, Joe will be sadly missed by his son JJ, daughter in-law Jade, his grandchildren Jack and Nora, brothers Séan and Ciaran, sisters Deirdre and Maire, sister in-law, brother in-law, nephews, nieces, grand nephews and grand nieces, relatives and large circle of friends in America and Ireland.

Joe’s funeral has taken place in New York.

A Mass in celebration of Joe’s life will take place in Church of Immaculate Conception in Ballyheerin at 7pm on Tuesday July 7.

Malachy Boyle, Portnoo

The peaceful death has occurred of Malachy Boyle, Kilclooney, Portnoo. He passed away after a short illness, bourn with dignity and courage surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Sonny and Sissy Boyle (McSwine) and his sister Mary Duffy, Malachy will be greatly missed by his heartbroken family - his wife Claire, his sons Mark (Noelle), Brian (Paula), Liam (Lorraine) and daughter Elaine, his grandchildren Mikaela, Rohán, Thia, Rian and Sonnaí, his brothers, sisters and extended loving family

Malachy’s remains are reposing at Shovelins Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara, F94 A250, with wake continuing on Thursday from 1pm to 8pm, followed by removal to his late residence in Kilclooney. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Requiem Mass in St.Conal’s Church, Kilclooney at 12 noon on Friday with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Anne Cunnane, Donegal and Dublin

The death has taken place of Anne Cunnane, née Clancy, of 4 Westpoint Drive, Donegal Town and formally of Ardmore in Artane, Dublin 5. She passed away peacefully at home in Donegal Town surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Sean, her grandson Adam and her parents Joe and Brid; loving mother of Mark, Eoin and Brian; sadly missed by her sisters Mary Clancy, Kate Doherty and brother Brendan Clancy; her daughters-in-law Nisha and Ita, grandchildren Ariya, Alex, Max, Saoirse, Saileog and Aoibh, extended family, friends and neighbours

Anne’s remains are reposing at her home on Thursday evening from 5pm to 8pm. Parking available for the duration of the wake at the Gateway Lodge, bottom carpark. House strictly private outside wake times please

Removal on Friday morning for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Killymard, followed by cremation service in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 3pm. Mass can be viewed on the John McGowan and Son Funeral Director Facebook page

Donations in lieu of flowers to Cancer West care of John McGowan Funeral Directors or any family member.

Elish McGranaghan, Castlefin

The death has taken place in Brindley Manor Nursing Home of Elish McGranaghan, née McGhee, formerly of Emmett Park/Grahamsland, Castlefinn.

Predeceased by her parents, Harry and Frances, brothers, Michael, Peter, and sister Antoinnette; beloved mother of Liz, Seamus (Collette), Sinead (Cathal), Matthew (Lisa), Kate (Les), Joe, Kevin & John Patrick (Mairead). She will be sadly missed by her sister, Renie and brother-in-law Jimmy (Strabane), brother Martin and sister-in-law Margaret (Kildare), and Paul (Raphoe), her sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews & nieces, extended family and friends.

Her remains are reposing at her son, John Patrick and daughter-in-law Mairead's home at Meadow View, Townparks, Convoy, F93 FX54 from 4pm to 10pm, with wake continuing on Thursday from 12 noon to 10pm. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.

Removal from there on Friday at 11.15am going to St Mary's Church, Castlefinn for funeral Mass at 12noon, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to Brindley Manor Nursing Home Patient Comfort Fund, care of any family member or Terence McClintock funeral director.

John Quinn, Newtowncunningham

The peaceful death has taken place at his home John Quinn, 19 Colehill, Newtowncunningham, County Donegal F93 HDV2.

Deeply missed by his loving wife Patricia, sons Derek (Catherine), Marty (Angela) and Chris (Marie), daughters Kathy (Damien) and Edel (Shaun), grandchildren and great-grandchildren, brothers Danny, Hughie and Gerard, sisters Marie Grieve, Betty Mathewson and Pauline Gamble, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours; John is predeceased by his parents Danny and Josie and his sister Jean Doherty.

John’s remains are reposing at his late residence with wake continuing on Thursday from 12 noon until 10pm with Rosary at 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral from there on Friday at 10.30am going to All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed on the church webcam. Interment will take place afterwards in St Columba’s Church Cemetery, Drumoghill.

Charles Stewart, Dunfanaghy

The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Charles Stewart, Bogside, Kill, Dunfanaghy, County Donegal, F92 KX22.

Sadly missed and much loved by his daughters and sons Dorothy (John), Charles (Ruth), Jeffrey (Carol-Anne), Derek (Megan), Timothy and Ruth (Mervyn), his cherished grandchildren, sister Eileen, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Charles is predeceased by his wife Isobel Stewart, son Norman and Grandson Jack and twin sister Lily.

His remains are reposing at his home with wake continuing on Thursday from 11am to 10pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Service in Holy Trinity Church, Hornhead Road, Dunfanaghy, on Friday at 2pm. Burial will take place afterwards in Clondahorkey Cemetery.

Family flowers only please; donations in lieu, if desired, to Holy Trinity Church, Dunfanaghy c/o any family member or James Harkin Funeral Director.

Finn Gallagher, Donegal Town

The death has taken place unexpectedly at home, of Finn Darragh Gallagher, Cully, Donegal Town.

Sadly missed by his heartbroken parents Zack and Nuala and his sister Lily, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and extended family.

Finn’s remains are reposing at Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal Town, F94 FX3A on Thursday from 1pm until 7pm. House private please.

Requiem Mass on Friday at 10am in St Agatha's Church Clar with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only.

Margo McCann, Killygordon and Dublin

The death has taken place of Margaret (Margo) McCann, née Kelly, Lucan, County Dublin and formerly of Killygordon. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the excellent care of the staff at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross.

Beloved wife of the late Bernie (Bernard) and dear much loved mother of Simon and Julie and adored nana of Sam, Ethan, Kirsty and Nathan. Predeceased by her sister Sheila, she is sadly missed by her loving son, daughter, sister Colleen, brothers Brendan, Paul and Peadar, grandchildren, son-in-law Paul, daughter-in-law June, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Her remains are reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Lucan on Thursday evening between 6 pm and 8 pm.

Removal on Friday morning to St Mary’s Church, Lucan arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross.

Sally Mc Hugh, Ardara and Killybegs

The peaceful death has occurred of Sally Mc Hugh nee Smith, Ard Connell, Ardara and formerly of Conlin Road, Killybegs. She passed away after a short illness, bourn with dignity and courage surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents Charles and Molly Smith and her son Alan, Sally will be greatly missed by her husband Patsy, her sons Aidan (Mabel) and Gary, her sister Gracie (Tony) her brothers Joe (Christine), Tony (Ann), Fred (Mary), Plunkett (Teresa), Donald (Catherine), her daughter-in-law Karen, grandchildren Brooke, Noah, Aaron, Martha and Isabella and all her nieces and nephews, her brother-in-law Christy and her sister-in-law Nancy.

Her remains are reposing at McCabe’s Funeral Home F94VCK1 with wake continuing on Thursday from 3pm to 8pm, followed by private removal to her late residence in Ard Connell. House strictly private please. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Removal from there on Friday at 11.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed on the church webcam

Donations if desired to the North West Hospice care or any family member or Mc Cabe Funeral Directors.

Brigid Breslin, Mountcharles

The peaceful death has occurred of Brigid Breslin, Upper Main Street, Mountcharles, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Jim, she is sadly missed by her children Rosemary (Seamus), Noreen (Peter), Jimmy (Kate), John (Mary), Patrick (Margaret), Kathleen (Willie), Martina (Denis) and Linda (Rory), her adored grandchildren and great grandchildren, sister Nora McDevitt and extended family and friends.

Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mountcharles, with interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed on the Gallagher Funeral Directors & Funeral Home Facebook page.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to the Bluestack Special Needs Centre, Donegal Town, care of Gallagher’s Funeral Home, Mountcharles or any family member.

Jason Cannon, Ballybofey

The sudden death has occurred, of Jason Cannon, Meenavoy, Ballybofey.

Predeceased by his infant son Dylan; beloved husband of Tanya, dearly loved son of Rosemary and Charlie, cherished brother of Susan (James), Raymond (Geraldine), John-Paul, and Charlie; deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken wife, parents, sister, brothers, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Funeral leaving from there on Thursday at 12.30 pm for burial in St Patrick’s Churchyard, Drumkeen at 1pm.

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