Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Wednesday evening, April 29
The following deaths have taken place:
- Philomena Wharton, Ballybofey
- Frank Mullins, Greencastle
- Freda Hayden, Letterkenny and Bunbeg
- Joe McLaughlin, Quigley’s Point and Dublin
- Jerome Brennan, Dublin and Ardara
- Cecilia Bonar, Ballybofey
Philomena Wharton, Ballybofey
The death has occurred at her late residence of Philomena Wharton, Cappry, Ballybofey, surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved wife of the late Peter, much loved mother to Michael and Jennifer, dearly loved grandmother of Jessica, cherished sister of Catherine, Rosaleen, Margaret, Veronica, Eithna, and the late Michael, Elizabeth, and Bridie.
Reposing at Mc Cool’s Chapel of Rest Ballybofey on Wednesday, April 29 and Thursday, April 30 from 6pm to 9pm.
Funeral leaving from there on Friday at 10.15 am via Cappry for requiem Mass at 11am in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar, followed by Cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish webcam.
Frank Mullins, Greencastle
The death has occurred of Frank Mullins, Ballymacarthur, Greencastle, F93 H5W6, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Beloved husband of Mary and much-loved father of Martin, Tracy, Derek (Sama), Frankie, Tom (Mikyla) and stepfather of Deborah (Paddy) and Gary (Marion).
Devoted grandfather of Grace, Jake and Abbey.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sisters and brother, Patricia, Tom, Annette and Maisie, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Frank’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh F93 E4FN, on Wednesday, April 29 at 4pm, going to his home.
Funeral from there on Friday at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Ballybrack followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Directors Facebook Page.
Family time from 10pm to 11am.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
Freda Hayden, Letterkenny and Bunbeg
The death has occurred of Freda Hayden (née McBride), Ballyraine Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, F92 FHA8 and formerly of Bunbeg.
Freda passed peacefully after a short illness in Letterkenny University Hospital on Tuesday, April 28.
Beloved wife of Jack and cherished mother of Christine, Deirdre, Paul, Edel and Olive.
Predeceased by her beloved brother Timmy, sister Bridie and parents Jimmy and Mai McBride.
Sadly missed by her family, sons-in-law Bryan, Joe and Rory, grandchildren, Neil and Dearbhla and great-grandson Conall, neighbours and extended family.
Reposing at the family home, Ballyraine Road, from 4.00pm to 7.00pm on Wednesday, April 29 where you are most welcome to pay your respects.
Family time, please, on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass at 11.00am on Thursday, in St Eunan’s Cathedral, which can be viewed online at https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations, if wished, to the Friends of L.U.H. c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Rd, Letterkenny.
Joe McLaughlin, Quigley’s Point and Dublin
The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Joe McLaughlin, late of Lemacrossan, Quigley’s Point and Dublin.
Deeply regretted by his family, brother Tommy McLaughlin, sister Maureen Scott, sister-in-law Jeannette, brother-in-law Tom, nieces Iseult, Meghan, Mary and Margaret.
Joe’s remains will repose at the home of his brother Tommy, Carrowkeel, Quigley’s Point F93 DNY9 on Tuesday, April 28 from 8pm.
Funeral from there on Thursday at 10.15am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Columba’s Church, Drung followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-columbas-drung. Family time from 9pm to 12pm.
Jerome Brennan, Dublin and Ardara
The death has taken place of Jerome (Jerry) Brennan, late of Cabra West, Sandyhill Gardens, Dublin and Ardara, Co. Donegal.
He passed away peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at Ratoath Manor Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his beloved wife May and his siblings Rosaleen, John and Paddy.
Loving father of Robert, Janet and Sarah.
Sadly missed by his family, brothers Noel & Martin, sisters Patty, Ann & Marie, son-in-law Pat, his adored grandchildren, great-grandchildren, partners, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Pat and Sarah’s home, 63 Deerpark, Ashbourne, (A84 P386) from 5pm to 7pm on Wednesday, April 29.
Removal on Thursday morning to The Church Of The Immaculate Conception, Ashbourne, arriving for funeral Mass at 11 am (livestream) followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium at 1pm (livestream).
Nora Gallagher, Glenties
The peaceful death has occurred at her residence of Nora Gallagher, Buncrubog, Glenties, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her dear husband Phil and daughter Patricia, parents Paddy and Annie Roarty, and brother James.
Sadly missed and forever loved by her 10 children, Margaret (Seamus), Terence (Kathleen), Patrick (Martina), Anne (Hughie), Noreen, Philip (Arlene), Mary (Shaun Paul), Kosh (Declan), Breda (Mike), Carol (Brendan), dearest brother Fergus (Breege) and family.
Cherished grandmother to 19 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Nora will be sadly missed by her extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Nora’s remains will repose at her late residence on Tuesday, April 28, from 1pm until 9pm, and on Wednesday from 12 noon until 9pm.
Rosary both nights at 9pm.
The family home is private to family both nights after the rosary.
Funeral Mass in St Connell’s Church, Glenties on Thursday morning at 11am with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.
Family time on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchsrevices.tv/glenties.
Family flowers only please, donations in-lieu to the Alzheimer’s Society, Glenties Day Care Centre, c/o any family member or James McGuinness, Funeral Directors, Glenties.
Cecilia Bonar, Ballybofey
The death has occurred peacefully at home of Cecilia (Sheila) Bonar (nèe Gallen), retired Public Health Nurse, Sessiaghoneill, Ballybofey, F93 DAC2.
Predeceased by her beloved husband John, daughter Ann Marie, sister Mary and brothers Patrick Hugh, James and Fred.
Much loved mother of Seamus, (Sarah), JC (Kate), Eibhlin, Patrick (Margo), Goretti (Damian), cherished sister of Elizabeth, Eileen and Kevin.Much-loved mother of Seamus (Sarah), JC (Kate), Eibhlin, Patrick (Margo), Goretti (Damian), and cherished sister of Elizabeth, Eileen,
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving grandchildren Caelum, Craig, Caitlin, Dearbhla, Odhran, Aoife and Cillian, and extended family and friends.
Remains reposing at her home on Tuesday, April 28 and Wednesday, from 12 pm until Rosary at 9pm.
Funeral on Thursday at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoniell, interment afterwards at St Patrick’s Cemetery, Crossroads, Killygordon.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to St Vincent de Paul Association, care of any family member.
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
The requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish YouTube.
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