Death notices for Donegal - Friday evening, May 10

The following deaths have taken place:

- Robert Bell Walkington Wheeler, Rathmullan

- Anslem Gallagher, Limerick city and Ballybofey

- John Coyle, Preston and Ballyarr

- Frances Porter, Ballindrait

- Mena McGee, Ballintra

- Mark Corcoran, Meath, Dublin, Cork and Donegal

- Beth Blackburn, Raphoe

- Mickey McKinney, Ballyshannon

- Barry McLaughlin, Donegal Town

Robert Bell Walkington Wheeler, Rathmullan

The death has occurred of Robert Bell Walkington (Bob) Wheeler, Brae House, Rathmullan and formerly of Rathmullan House, Rathmullan. Pre-deceased by his loving wife Robin. Sadly missed by his children Juliet, Mark and William, son-in-law Patrick, daughters-in-law Mary and Yvonne, grandchildren, Alice, Millie, Sean, Molly, Daisy, Tom, Jack, Charlie and Harry.

Reposing at Brae House, Rathmullan from 5pm to 7pm on Saturday. The family home is private on Sunday. Funeral Service in St Columb's Church, Rathmullan at 2pm on Sunday followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Anslem Gallagher, Limerick city and Ballybofey

The death has occurred of Anslem Gallagher, Limerick city,  and formerly of Ballybofey. Pre-deceased by his loving wife Phyllis. Sadly missed by his loving family, relatives, neighbours & friends.

Reposing in Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate, on Sunday, 12th May, from 3.30pm to 5pm Arriving to Corpus Christi Church, Moyross for Requiem Mass on Monday, 13th May, at 11am. Burial afterwards in Mount St. Oliver Cemetery.

John Coyle, Preston and Ballyarr

The death has taken place at the age of 73 of John Coyle, originally from Gortnavern, Ballyarr, then Preston UK

He assed away suddenly following respiratory illness at Chorley Hospital, Lancashire on April 20. Retired Property Developer, certainly one of a kind, once met never forgotten.

Deeply missed by partner Heather and sons Patrick, Jonathan and Simon. Cherished grandfather of Rosie, Hannah, Jude, Bonnie, Eve & Vincent.

Sadly missed by aunts Nora & Veronica, sisters Valerie & Anna, along with cousins and many friends in the Donegal area.

Requiem Mass at St Oswald’s RC Church Longton Preston UK on Friday, May 17 at 10:30am.

Family flowers, donations kindly received in John’s memory to St Catherine’s Hospice, Preston c/o the Funeral Director Mr Neal Buckley Preston.

Frances Porter, Ballindrait

The death has taken place at her home of Frances Porter, née Mc Connell, of Tober, Ballindrait and formerly of Coneyburrow Road, Lifford.

Beloved wife of the late Kevin, much loved mother of Ann, Aidan, Kevin, Ciaran and Jonathan, dearly loved grandmother of Nicole, Sophie, Sean, Kyle, Lexi Ann, Ajay, Alisha and Briannah, great grandmother of Farah, Blake, Kolton and Sullivan and sister of Angela, Eileen and the late Vincent, Ann, Dympna and Aidan.

Her remains are reposing at her home on Thursday from 4pm. Family time please from 11pm to 11am.

Funeral leaving her home on Saturday at 1.15pm for Requiem Mass in St Patrick`s Church, Murlog, Lifford at 2pm. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/.

Mena McGee, Ballintra

The death has taken place eacefully at Northwest Hospice, Sligo, surrounded by her loving family, of Mena McGee, Main Street, Ballintra.

Pre deceased by her husband John McGee, she is lovingly remembered by her son Sean and daughters Ann-Marie and Caroline, daughter-in-law Charlotte and son-in-law Jim. Much loved Nana to Kiara, Donna, James, Shauna, Diarmaid, Amy, Rory, Paul, Pierre and great-grandson Marcus. Will be greatly missed by her many nieces and nephews.

Her remains are reposing at her home on Friday, with house strictly private to family only please.

Removal on Saturday morning to St Brigid's Church, Ballintra for 11am Funeral Mass followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Funeral Mass may be viewed online on www.churchservices.tv/ballintra.

Mark Corcoran, Meath, Dublin, Cork and Donegal

The death has taken place of Mark Corcoran, Ribbontail Way, Longwood, County Meath, formerly Ballyvolane, Cork. He passed away peacefully passed away at St James’ Hospital Dublin.

Predeceased by his mother Kay and his parents-in-law Mary and Charlie Gallagher. Sadly missed by his heartbroken family, wife Eithna, daughters Máire and Eilish, dad Joe, brother Alan, sisters Theresa, Susan, Valerie and Trish, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family, work colleagues and friends.

His remains are reposing at the residence of his father, 8 Riverview Gardens, Ballyvolane, Cork T23 ED66 on Saturday evening from 5pm to 7pm. This will be followed by reposal at Heffernan’s Funeral Home, Main Street, Longwood, County Meath, A83 W722 ,on Sunday afternoon from 4pm to 6pm.

Funeral Mass in the Church of the Holy Family, Longwood on Monday morning at 11am. Burial will take place afterwards in the New Cemetery, Annagry, arriving at approximately 6pm. 

Beth Blackburn, Raphoe

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University hospital of Elizabeth Blackburn known as Beth née Blair, Carnone, Raphoe, F93 AH2R.

Predeceased by her husband Andrew and brother Edwin. Much loved mother of sons Coulter and Richard, daughters-in-law Isobel and Ruth. Beth will be deeply missed by her brother Joseph (known as Mac), nieces, nephews, wider family circle, neighbours and friends.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence. Family time please from 11pm to 11am. 

Funeral leaving from there on Saturday at 1.15pm for 2pm funeral service in Raphoe Congregational Church followed by burial in the family plot in Carnone Presbyterian Church yard.

Family flowers only donations, in lieu, to Missionary work care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director.

Mickey McKinney, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Mickey McKinney, Known as Jock, 17 Saimer Drive, Ballyshannon. He died peacefully at Sligo University Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Reposing at his residence Thursday and Friday from 12pm to 8pm both nights. House private at all other times.

Removal on Saturday to St Joseph's Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon for 2pm funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if so desired, to Diabetics Ireland, care of John McGee & Sons Funeral directors.

Barry McLaughlin, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Barry Mc Laughlin of Luton, Bedfordshire, England and formerly of Clar, Donegal Town. Barry passed away suddenly on April 21 in the L&D Hospital, Luton.

Predeceased by his father James, he is sadly missed by his children, Chantelle and Danny, his mother Geraldine, sisters Siobhan (Eamonn) Arlene (Jay) and brothers Seamus and Sean (Melanie), nieces and nephews and extended family.

Funeral arrangements: Tuesday, May 14 from 9.30am to 10.30am Chapel of Rest, Neville’s Funeral Home, Marsh Rd, Luton LU3 2RZ

12 noon to 1pm - Cremation at Oak Chapel, The Vale, Butterfield Green Rd, Stopsley, Luton LU1 8DD

Memorial Service on Wednesday, May 15 from 7pm to 7.30pm at the Church of Our Lady, 358 Greenford Rd, Greenford, London UB6 9QN.

Celebration of Life on Wednesday, May 29 from 10am to 10.30am at St Agatha's Church, Clar, Donegal Town can be viewed on the webstream

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