Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Tuesday evening, August 4
Updated death notices and funeral arrangements for County Donegal
The following deaths have taken place:
- Paul Noah McMahon, Burtonport and England
- Maura Murray, Dublin and Culdaff
- Cathy Murray, Milford
- Nora McGuigan, Downings
- Leszek Klos, Letterkenny
- Damien Mc Guinness, Killybegs
- Brid Byrne, Carrick
- Casey James Dorrian Ward, Mountcharles
- Freda O'Reilly, Dublin and Castlefin
Paul Noah McMahon, Burtonport and England
The death has occurred of Paul Noah McMahon, Kitty's Cottage, Lackenagh, Burtonport and formerly Blackpool, Lancashire.
Predeceased by his parents William and Judy Haworth, Paul is deeply missed by his husband Kevin and his many friends and family. Paul was a passionate animal lover and doted on his Jack Russells, Nuala and Fergal.
Taking inspiration from David Bowie, Paul requested a simple and dignified private cremation.
Paul’s life will be celebrated in a ceremony led by his devoted husband Kevin on Saturday August on Cloughglass beach, Burtonport. Please gather at his beloved home at Kitty’s Cottage, Burtonport, F94 Y8X6 at 11am before driving to Cloughglass beach. Wear bright colours and walking shoes (Dr Martens optional).
In lieu of flowers, donations to Donegal Donkey Sanctuary would be greatly appreciated – donegaldonkeysanctuary.ie
To quote David Bowie: “I don’t know where I’m going from here, but I promise it won’t be boring”.
Maura Murray, Dublin and Culdaff
The death has taken place peacefully, at home surrounded by her family, of Maura Murray, née Quigley, Foxrock, County Dublin and formerly of Culdaff, County Donegal.
Predeceased by her adored husband Frank and loving mother of Padraic, Mary, Frank, Fiona and Ronan; much-loved Nana of Karl and Rachel, Kate and Ronan, Niamh, Ciaran, Frank, Niall, Conor and Tom, Lucy, Barry, Sam, Amelia and Alec, and Hugo and Lara; precious great Nana to Eloise, James, Elise, Arthur, Grace, Aoife, Peggy May and David; greatly missed by her brother Desmond, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, extended family and friends.
Her remains are reposing at Massey Bros, Funeral Home, 5 Newtown Park, Blackrock, County Dublin on Thursday between 5pm and 7pm.
Maura’s Funeral will take place on Friday in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock at 11.30am, followed by interment at Shanganagh Cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Blackrock Hospice
Cathy Murray, Milford
The death has taken place of Cathy Murray, Fernlea, Moyle Hill Road, Milford, County Donegal.
Predeceased by her parents Bill and Frances.
Requiem Mass on Friday at 11am in St Peter’s Church, Milford with burial afterwards in Milford Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on the church webcam
Nora McGuigan, Downings
The death has taken place of Nora McGuigan, née Doherty, of Murlog, Downings, County Donegal.
Predeceased by her husband Benny, parents, James and Madge and sister Mary; sadly missed by her sons Francis, Michael and Mark, daughters in law Bridin, Mary and Marilyn, brother Michael, sisters, Bridget, Annie and Ellen, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and wide circle of friends.
Removal from The Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, F92 XE35, on Tuesday at 5.30pm to her home (F92 K6N6). Shuttle bus running from the GAA Centre Downings from 6.30pm to 9pm Tuesday and between 4pm to 9pm Wednesday. House private each morning until noon and after the Rosary at 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral.
Requiem Mass will be held on Thursday at St John The Baptist Church, Carrigart at 11am. Burial will take place afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Mevagh Day Centre or care of any family member.
Leszek Klos, Letterkenny
The death has taken place of Leszek Klos, 58, Cashel Park, Letterkenny, at the age of 50, surrounded by his loving family.
Beloved husband of Barbara and devoted father to Kara, Kacper and Kaja; cherished brother to Ewa; Leszek will be sadly missed and forever lovingly remembered by his heartbroken wife, children, sister, extended family, neighbours and his many friends.
Private cremation has been confirmed.
Requiem Mass takes place on Thursday at 11am in St Eunan's Cathedral. The Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam and will be followed by the burial of Leszek's ashes in Conwal Cemetery.
Damien Mc Guinness, Killybegs
The sudden death has occurred of Damien Mc Guinness, Church Road, Killybegs, County Donegal.
Predeceased by his father Peter, he is sadly missed by his mother Susan, sister Claire, brother Seamus, beloved nieces Lauryn and Lara, aunty, uncle, cousins, friends and neighbours.
His remains are reposing at Mc Brearty's Funeral home, Killybegs from 3pm to 7pm on Tuesday.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.
Brid Byrne, Carrick
The peaceful death has occurred of Brid Byrne, née Cannon, 3 Brú an Tsuaimhnis. Carrick/ Aughera Teelin, Carrick, Donegal, F94RY23. She passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband John, her parents James and Mary, siblings Maurice, Mary Ann, Nora, and nephew Seamus Cannon; sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, sister-in-law Peggy, her many friends and neighbours, especially those in Carrick Day Care Centre and Carrick Sheltered Housing.
Her remains are reposing at her residence 3 Brú an Tsuaimhnis (F94 RY23) on Tuesday from 1pm until Rosary at 9pm.
Brid's Funeral Mass will take place in St Columba's Church, Carrick, F94 Y5X5 on Wednesday at 11am, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to Carrick Day Care Centre, care of any family member or Mc Shane Funeral Directors.
Casey James Dorrian Ward, Mountcharles
The sudden peaceful death has occurred of Casey James Dorrian Ward, Beefpark, Mountcharles, County Donegal, F94 R59T
Predeceased by his grandads James Dorrian and Pat Ward, he is sadly missed by his heartbroken parents Gavin and Aiofe, sisters Amy and Lucy, brothers Jayden and Logan, grandmothers, aunts, uncles, cousins, devoted carer Bernie and extended family relatives neighbours and friends.
His remains are reposing at his residence with wake continuing on Tuesday from 4pm to 9pm.
Funeral from there on Wednesday morning at 10.30am to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mountcharles for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
Family flowers only please.
Freda O'Reilly, Dublin and Castlefin
The peaceful death has taken place of Freda O’Reilly, née McCrossan, Lucan, County Dublin and formerly of Castlefin, County Donegal.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Paddy and cherished daughter Kera; devoted mother of Siobhan, Imelda, Sinead and Bernard and dear grandmother to Owen, Liam, Jack, Seán and Kera; sadly missed by her loving family, sister Kera, brothers Aidan and Paddy, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, friends.
Removal to St Mary’s Church, Lucan, on Wednesday afternoon arriving for Requiem Mass at 1pm followed by cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium.
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