Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Thursday morning, June 4
Updated death notices for County Donegal
The following deaths have taken place:
- Pauline Brannigan, Rathmullan
- Maura Sheridan, Carndonagh and Dublin
- John Keating, Donegal Town
- John Gallagher, Dunlewey
- Mary Granaghan, Bundoran
- Joan Mary Higgins, Laghey and Dublin
- Kevin Smyth, Donegal Town and Dublin
- Joe McFadden, Manorcunningham
Pauline Brannigan, Rathmullan
The death has taken place peacefully, at Aras Ui Domhnaill Nursing Home, of Pauline Brannigan, née McDaid, Aughavennan, Rathmullan, Donegal, F92 P772 and formerly of Black's Glen, Ramelton.
Loving mother of Martin, Peter and Michelle, she is predeceased by her husband Michael and son Paul. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughter, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, sister-in-law grandchildren, relatives and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her son Martin and daughter-in-law Caroline's home at Aughavennan, Rathmullan F92 P772 on Thursday from 5pm until Rosary at 9pm and on Friday from 12 noon until Rosary at 9pm Family time on the morning of the Funeral.
Funeral leaving Aughavennan at 10.10am on Saturday, travelling via Black's Glen to St Mary's Church, Ramelton for 11am Requiem Mass followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed live on the church webcam
Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, to the Patients Comfort Fund Aras Ui Domhnaill, Milford care of any family member or Mc Elwee Funeral Directors, Milford F92 Y012.
Maura Sheridan, Carndonagh and Dublin
The death has taken place of Maura Sheridan, née Toland, late of Meadowbrook, Dublin and formerly Carndonagh, County Donegal. She passed away in the wonderful care of the staff at Leopardstown Care Centre, Dublin 18.
Beloved wife of the late Seamus (Sé) and loving mother to Brian, Séamus, Anne Marie (RIP) and Kevin. She will be sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters-in-law Siobhán, Miriam and Rachel, son-in-law Rob, grandchildren Shane, Molly, Aoife, Ian, Freddie, Manus, Juno, Cass, Donagh and Alex, great-grandchildren Sophie and Hugo, all extended family, friends and neighbours.
Maura’s remains are reposing in the Larry Massey Funeral Home, Eden Centre, Grange Road, Rathfarnham on Friday evening from 5pm to 7pm.
Removal on Saturday morning to the Church of St John the Evangelist, Ballinteer, arriving for 10am Funeral Mass followed by burial in Mount Venus Cemetery. Rathfarnham.
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, at 9.30am followed by cremation.
John's ashes will be laid to rest privately with his parents in Killymard Cemetery, Donegal Town on Saturday, June 6 at 1pm.
John Gallagher, Dunlewey
The peaceful death has taken place in Falcarragh Community Hospital of John Gallagher Meenacrieve, Dunlewey, Gweedore F92 T9H9.
Predeceased by his parents Paddy and Bridget, sister Breid, brother-in-law Pat, sister- in-law Mary, he is survived by his brothers Patrick, Seamus and Marion, Simon and Margaret, his sisters Máire and Jack, Sally and Johnny, nieces, nephews and a circle of family and friends.
His remains are reposing at his home in Meenacrieve with wake continuing on Thursday at 12 noon with Rosary at 8pm. House private after rosary and on the morning of the funeral. here will be a one way traffic system in operation to wake house entry via Dunlewey and exit via Cashelnagore School.
Funeral from there on Friday for 11am requiem Mass in Christ the King Church, Gortahork F92 DP86 with burial afterwards in the adjacent Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on the church webcam
Family flowers only please donations in lieu to Falcarragh Community Hospital care of any family members. T
Fuair John Ó Gallchóir (John Paddy Bán) as Mín a Croaibhe, Dún Luiche F92 T9H9 bás in otharlann Pobail an Fhál Carrach maidin inniu.
Déanfar a fhaire sa bhaile inniu Deardaoin ón meán lae go dti 8 a' chlog. Paidrin ar a 8 a' chlog. Beidh bealach amhain isteach Dún Luiche and amach ag Scoil Caiseal na gCorr. Teach príobháideach i ndiaidh am paidrin agus ar maidin an tórraimh.
Cuirfear John sa reilig áitiúil i ndiaidh aifreann 11 a' chlog i dTeach Pobail Chriost Rí, Gort a' Choirce F92 DP86 Dé hAoine.
Ná tabhairt bláthanna le do thoill ach síntiús do otharlann Pobail an Fhál Carrach faoi chúram duine den teaghlach.
Mary Granaghan, Bundoran
The death has taken place of Mary Granaghan, née Carty, The Ross, Bundoran, County Donegal. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the North West Hospice, The Mall, Sligo.
Predeceased by her husband Sean, parents James and Kathleen Carty and her brother Seamus Carty, she is forever loved and sadly missed by her loving sons David and John, her sister Anne (Kinlough), brothers Willie (Ballyshannon) and John (Sligo) sister-in-law, nieces, nephews and all her relatives, neighbours and friends.
Funeral home and family home strictly private please.
Removal from Breslin’s Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran on Friday morning at 10.15am to arrive at Lakeland’s Crematorium, Dublin Rd, Cavan for Commital Service at 12noon followed by cremation.
Family Flowers only Please
Joan Mary Higgins, Laghey and Dublin
The death has taken place peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, of Joan Mary Higgins, née Walsh, Murvagh Links Manor, Laghey, Donegal, F94 E179 and Ballyboden, Dublin
Predeceased by her husband, Jimmy Higgins, son Mark Francis Higgins and sisters Olive and Antoinette, she is sadly missed by her sons David (Gina) and Stephen (Deidre), brother Thomas (Nuala), sisters Maureen, Mary (Peter), Suzanne (Pat). Much Loved grandmother to Conor, Brian (David's) Bowie, Shay, Cody, Stephanie, Hazel, Mossie and Harley (Stephen's) Harriet, Holly, Aaron, (Mark's), nieces, nephews and extended family.
Her remains are reposing at her residence, Murvagh Links Manor, F94 E179 on Wednesday from 6pm until 8pm and Thursday from 12 noon until 3pm and from 6pm until 8pm. House private on the morning of the funeral please.
Removal on Friday morning to St Brigid's Church, Ballintra for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Mass can be viewed on the church webcam
Family Flowers only please, donations ion lieu if so desired to the Donegal Galway Cancer Bus Charity Good And New
Kevin Smyth, Donegal Town and Dublin
The death has taken place peacefully in Our Lady's Hospice, Harold's Cross, of Kevin Smyth, late of Rathfarnham, Dublin and formerly of Donegal Town.
Kevin will be sadly missed by his wife Ann, daughters Petrina and Caroline, son-in-law Jack, grandchildren Arthur and Lilli, his cousin's, in-laws and many friends.
His remains are reposing at the Larry Massey Funeral Home, Eden Centre, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, D16 V046),on Thursday afternoon between 4pm and 6pm.
Removal on Friday morning to the Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham arriving for 12noon funeral Mass followed by burial in Mount Venus Cemetery, Rathfarnham.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Cancer Research.
Joe McFadden, Manorcunningham
The peaceful death has taken place at St Joseph’s Hospital, Stranorlar of Joe McFadden, 16 Abbey Villas, Manorcunningham F92 YX65.
Deeply missed by his loving daughters Martina McElhinney, Noelle Brogan and Clara McElhinney, grandchildren Tristan, Shania, Codey, Jessica, Taylor, Jayden and Ammiyah, great-grandchildren Sophia, Freddie and Ruby, sons-in-law Derek McElhinney and Kelvin McElhinney, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours. Joe is predeceased by his wife Gloria (2023) and son Joseph (2008), brothers John, Barney and Jim, and his sister Kathleen O’Donnell.
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Funeral leaving on Thursday at 10.15am travelling up Main Street Manorcunningham going to St Columba’s Church, Drumoghill for 11am Requiem Mass. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to St Joseph’s Hospital Comfort Fund c/o any family member.