Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Thursday morning, July 9

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Updated death notices for County Donegal

The following deaths have taken place:

- Mary McLaughlin, Culdaff

- John (the Gaffer) Gallagher, Falcarragh

- Con Doherty, Derrybeg

- Margaret Burke, Letterkenny and Kildare

- Neil Shiels, Fanad

- Dan Coll, Inishbofin and Falcarragh

- Sheila Mc Nally, Bunbeg

- Tommy McNally, Quigley’s Point

- Jim O’Donnell, Burnfoot

- Aaron Friel, Buncrana

- Domnick Maguire, Australia, and Glenties

Mary McLaughlin, Culdaff

The death has occurred of Mary McLaughlin (née Callaghan) (Manny), Trenatubber, Culdaff, peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Patrick John, and her grandson Lochlainn Stewart.Loving mother of James (PJ), Patricia (Malcolm), Kevin (Nora), John and Paul (Lisa).

Cherished grandma of Mac, Toni, Lauren, Shea, Katie and Cara.Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sisters Roseanne and Suzanna and her brother Joseph Martin, her nieces and nephews, extended family circle, friends and neighbours.

Mary’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road Carndonagh, F93 E4FN on Thursday July 9 at 5pm, going to her home (F93 T274).

Funeral from there on Sunday, July 12 at 9.45am for 10.30am Funeral Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Aughaclay, followed by burial in Bocan Cemetery.

Family time please from 10pm to 11am.Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Breast Care Centre North West, Letterkenny University Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

John (the Gaffer) Gallagher, Falcarragh

The peaceful death has taken place of John (the Gaffer) Gallagher, Dunmore, Falcarragh.

Sadly missed by his wife Rose, sons John, James, Cathal, Patrick, Paul, daughters Kathleen, Madge, Sinead (and partners), grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister Nellie (and Mannie), brother Charlie (and Jeanette), brothers-in-law John Mulligan and Patrick Green, sister-in-law Sheila Green, nieces and nephews.

His remains will repose at his family home in Dunmore, Falcarragh F92PW13 on Thursday, July 9 from 10am and Friday from 10am. Rosary both nights at 9pm. House is strictly private on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral mass will take place on Saturday at 11am in Teach Phobail Naomh Fionán, Falcarragh Church, Co. Donegal F92 N679. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of Donegal Hospice.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/falcarragh-parish-church .

Con Doherty, Derrybeg

The death has taken place at his home of Con Doherty, Magheragallon, Derrybeg.

Predeceased by his wife Annie, daughter Bríd, son Dermott, brothers and sister.

Sadly missed by his daughters, Catriona and Annette (Hugo), sons; Micheal (Neasa) and Connie (Michelle), daughter-in-law Julie, sister Sile Boyle (London), brother Owen Doherty (Swindon), in-laws, 11 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and extended family and friends.

His remains will repose at his home (F92 YF51) on Thursday and on Friday from 12pm -8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm.

House private after the Rosary and on the morning of the Funeral.

Con's Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, July 11, at 11am in The Church of the Sacred Heart Dunlewey, burial afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Donegal Cancer Flights & Services c/o any family member or Kieran Roarty Funeral Director.

Margaret Burke, Letterkenny and Kildare

The death has occurred of Margaret (Maggie) Burke (nee McDermott) (Naas, Co. Kildare and formerly of Letterkenny, Co. Donegal).

She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, at home, Margaret (Maggie), beloved wife of Desmond and dear mother of Kenneth, Edmund, Nicola, Máiread, Robert, Claire and Noel.

Pre-deceased by her loving parents George and Annie and her brother Patrick. Sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, twelve loving grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing on Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm at Murphy Brothers Funeral Home, Church Lane, Naas W91 VY71. Removal on Thursday to St. David’s Church, Naas arriving for 2pm Service. Funeral immediately afterwards to Maudlins Cemetery, Dublin Road Naas. Enquiries to Murphy Brothers Funeral Directors Church Lane, Naas Ph: 045 897397.

Neil Shiels, Fanad

The death has taken place of Neil Shiels, Fanavolty, Fanad.

Peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Eddie and Rosie, and his baby brother James.

Deeply regretted by his brothers Laurence (Patricia), Hughie (Fiona), and John (Jacqui) and his sister Bernadette.

Sadly missed by his nephews and nieces Edward (Aoife), Patrick, Roisin (Declan), Niall, Hannah, Eoghan (Leah) and Eibhlin and his grand nephew Oisín and grand niece Laoise.

He will be greatly missed by his extended family, neighbours and many many friends.

Neil’s remains will repose at his late residence (F92C6R9) from 5pm on Wednesday, July 8.

Rosary both nights of the wake at 9pm.

Requiem Mass will held in St Mary’s Church, Fanavolty on Friday at 11am, 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 Mc Ateer Funeral Directors Facebook page on Friday afternoon.

Dan Coll, Inishbofin and Falcarragh

The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Dan Coll of 20 Radharc na Mara, Ballina, Falcarragh and formerly of Inishbofin Island. #

Predeceased by wife Áine, his son Charlie, his parents Harry and Nellie , brothers Charlie & Ned , sisters Mary, Gracie and Frances. Survived by his sons Harry and Marie, Owenie and Marion, daughters Nanc, Mary Ellen and Henry, daughter in law Bridin, his 16 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren, brother Pat, in laws, nieces, nephews and a circle of family and friends.

His remains are reposing at his son Harry residence at Lower Keeldrum, Gortahork F92 T6X2 with wake on Tuesday, July 7 at 5.00pm to 9.00pm with Rosary at 8.30pm and on Wednesday from 12 noon with Rosary at 8.00pm.

House private after Rosary and on the morning of the Funeral. Funeral from there on Thursday for 11.00am requiem Mass in Christ the King Church, Gortahork with burial afterwards in the adjacent Cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed live on https://www.mcn.live/camera/christ-the-king-gortahork.

Sheila Mc Nally, Bunbeg

The death has taken place at Falcarragh Nursing Home of Sheila Mc Nally (Darcy) of Ballindrait, Bunbeg.

Predeceased by her husband Brendan, son Stephen and brothers & sisters.

Sadly missed by her sons; Michael (Petra) and Brian (Cheryl), grandchildren; Stephen, Elenor Rose & Liam and extended family & friends.

Her remains will repose at Roarty’s Funeral Home, Derrybeg (F92 DN4X) tomorrow (Wednesday) from 3pm to 8pm. Rosary at 8pm.

Removal to the family home after the Rosary to repose overnight.

House private to family only.

Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday at 11am in The Church of the Sacred Heart, Dunlewey, burial afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page.

Tommy McNally, Quigley’s Point

The death has occurred of Tommy McNally, Three Tree’s, Quigley’s Point, peacefully at Carndonagh Community Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Tom and Rebecca, his infant son Thomas, his brother James and his sisters Sr Xavier, Kathleen, Bridie, Margaret, Mary-Ann and Bella.

Beloved husband of Lizzie and much loved father of Majella (Philip), Sadie (John), Mary (Daniel), Eilish (Brendan), Carmel (Seanie) and Tom (Karen).

Devoted granda of Emma, Philip, Rebecca, James, Beth, Daniel, Alana, Naomi, Glen, Kellie, Clara, Brendan, Ronan, TJ, Sarah, Peadar, Tadhg, Fiachra and great-granda of Finn and Eloise.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his brothers, John, Charlie, Michael and David, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

May Tommy Rest In Peace.

Tommy’s remains will repose at his home (F93 PC44) on Wednesday, July 8 from 12pm to 10pm where you are all welcome to pay your respects.

The family home is private please on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral from there on Thursday, July 9 at 10.15am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Columba’s Church, Drung followed by burial in Drung cemetery.

Requiem mass can be viewed on https://www.mcn.live/Camera/st-columbas-drung .

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.

Jim O’Donnell, Burnfoot

The death has taken place in Preston, England of Jim O’Donnell, formerly of Burnfoot, Co Donegal.

Predeceased by his wife Sarah. Much-loved father of Gerard, Julie, Christina and their partners.

He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren and great grandchildren, brother Gerard, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Jim’s remains will repose at Clifford Ward Funeral Directors, Corporation Street, Preston, PR1 2UQ.

Funeral will take place on Friday, July 10 for requiem mass at 10am in St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, Blackpool Road, Preston, PR1 6HQ followed by

interment at Our Lady and St. Michael’s Church, Alston, Grimsargh, PR3 3BJ.

Aaron Friel, Buncrana

The tragic death has taken place as the result of a road traffic accident of Aaron Friel, Lisnakelly Buncrana, F93 HD92.

Heartbroken by his untimely passing are his loving parents Breda & Emmet, cherished brothers Shane, Oisín, Darragh & Ruairí; his grandparents Anne and Hugh, Mary and Liam, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

Aaron will be reposing from his late residence from 11am on Tuesday, July 7 where all are welcome to come and pay their respects.

Funeral leaving there at 10am on Thursday 09th July going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for 11am Requiem Mass with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Crumlin Children’s Hospital, Dublin.

House Private from 10pm – 11am and on the morning of the funeral please.

Domnick Maguire, Australia, and Glenties

The peaceful death has taken place of Domnick Maguire, 8 Wattle Street, Tewantin, Queensland 4565, Australia, and formerly Glen Road, Glenties, after a long illness borne with great dignity and courage, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Daniel & Bridget and brothers Connie, John & Stephen.

Dom will be greatly missed by his heartbroken family, his wife Fay, son Dan and daughter Meghann (Adrian), his grandchildren, Flynn, Rory, Marco & Mattias.

Deeply regretted by his brothers Gerard, Enda, Patrick & Brendan and sisters Dolores, Dympna, Colette & Rosaleen, his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and fondly remembered by his extended family, many friends & neighbours.

Funeral arrangements later.

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