Death notices for Donegal on Friday evening, June 30

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Death notices for Donegal on Friday evening

The following deaths have occurred:

- Marie Bryson, Carrigans

- James Curran, Kilcar

- Ted Kennedy, Ballyshannon

- Tom McFadden, Ballyshannon

- Leish McGovern, Bundoran

- Maurice Foley, Lifford

- Cora McGettigan, Letterkenny

- Jim (The General) McLaughlin, Buncrana

- Margaret Edmundson, Lifford

Marie Bryson, Carrigans

The death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital, of Marie Bryson, née O’Kane, Foyle Farm, Carrigans.

Lovingly missed by her husband John, daughter Joanne, son Paul, son-in-law Terrence, daughter-in-law Jules, her grandchildren Christopher, Rebecca, Emily, Chloe, Jack and Lara, her sister Ann (Switzerland), brother Kevin (Derry), sister Annette, (South Africa). Deeply missed by all her extended family and friends.

Marie will be reposing from her late residence on Saturday afternoon from 2pm to 9pm with rosary at 9pm. The house is private to family and close friends, please. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.

The funeral cortege will leave her late residence on Sunday at ­12 noon going to St Baithin’s Church, St Johnston, for 12.30pm Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Medical 4 ward, Letterkenny University hospital c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.

James Curran, Kilcar

The death has occurred of James Curran, Gortalia, Kilcar

 

Removal from McCabe's Funeral Home, Ardara, on Friday at 6.15pm to arrive at St Cartha's Church, Kilcar, at 7pm.

Funeral Mass on Sunday at 11am with interment afterwards in Kilcar Cemetery.

Ted Kennedy, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred peacefully at the the Northwest Hospice, Sligo, of Ted Kennedy, Erne Dale Heights, Ballyshannon.

Funeral arrangements to be announced later.

Tom McFadden, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred peacefully at Sligo University Hospital surrounded by his loving family, of Thomas (Tom) McFadden, Portnason, Ballyshannon F94 PV32

He is sadly missed by his loving wife Kathleen, daughters Frances and Geraldine, sons Michael and Colm, son-in-law Austin, daughter-in-law Aradore, grandchildren Lauren, David, Yseult, Oscar, Aine and Odhran, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his mother Bridget and father James and his brothers Paddy, Henry, Stan and sisters Kitty, Mary, Julia.

His remains are reposing at his residence on Friday from 4pm to 8pm. House private to family on the morning of the funeral, please.

Removal on Saturday morning to St Joseph's Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Donations in lieu of flowers to SHOUT (Sligo Hospital Oncology Unit Trust) c/o John McGee & Sons Funeral Directors or any family member.

Leish McGovern, Bundoran

The death has occurred peacefully, at The Rock Nursing Home, Ballyshannon, surrounded by her loving family, of Elizabeth (Leish) McGovern (née O'Leary), Ardfarna, Bundoran, and formerly of Enniscorthy, Wexford and Raheny, Dublin. 

Predeceased by her beloved husband John Francis; deeply regretted by her loving sons and daughters Rose, Deirdre, Philomena, Sean and Seamus, in-laws and partners Mick and John, grandchildren Stephanie, Laura, Niamh and great-grandchild Fíadh, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends and neighbours.

Elizabeth's remains will be reposing at the family home on Saturday and Sunday, July 1 and 2 from 12 noon to 9.30pm. House private on the morning of the funeral please.

Removal leaving her home on Monday at 10.25am to St Aidan’s Church, Kinlough, for Funeral Mass at 11am with burial afterwards in St Mary's Churchyard, Aughnasheelin, Co Leitrim at approx. 1.45 pm. The funeral Mass can be viewed live on St Aidan's Facebook page.

Flowers welcome; donations in lieu of flowers, to The Rock Patients Comfort Fund c/o Breslin's Funeral Home or any family member.

Maurice Foley, Lifford

The death has occurred suddenly at home, of Maurice Foley, 2 Churchview, Rossgier, Lifford, F93 Y3XW

Beloved husband of Helen, much loved father of Geraldine (John), Declan (Margaret), Martin and Donna (Paul), loving Granda of Nadine, Jordan, Cían, Caelum, Ethan, Sofia, Quillán, Cathán and Ardán, cherished son of the late John and Mary, dearest brother of Alan (Mary) and the late Jack, Rita, Aidan, Humphrey, Raymond and babies David and Patrick.

His remains are reposing at the family home. Family time please from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral from the family home on Saturday at 1pm for Requiem Mass at 1.30pm in St Patrick's Church, Murlog. Interment will take place afterwards in St Columba's Churchyard, Doneyloop. The Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam on https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/

Cora McGettigan, Letterkenny

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital, after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family of Cora McGettigan (née Embleton), New Line Road, Letterkenny.

Predeceased by her husband James, sons Peter and Philip and sister Anne Nic Ghiolla Fhearga (Dublin); deeply regretted and sadly missed by sons Paul (Galway), Jimmy (Derry), Eric (Churchill), Leslie (New York), and David (Galway), daughters Sandra Empey (Derry), Donna Ostojic (Medjugorge), Ursula O’Toole (Tipperary) and Cora Kelly (Letterkenny), sisters Jean O'Hagan (Worthing England), Marie Curran (Waterford), brothers Lee Embleton (Basilton England), and Eric Embleton (Dublin), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, daughters-in-law, sons-in law, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, in-laws and friends.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence. House strictly private.

Cora’s Requiem Mass will be held in St Eunan’s Cathedral Letterkenny at 11am on Saturday followed by burial in the family plot in New Leck Cemetery. Mass can be viewed live on the link http://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if wished, to the Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Rd, Letterkenny.

Jim (The General) McLaughlin, Buncrana

The sudden death has occurred of Jim Mc Laughlin (The General) Cockhill Road, Buncrana.

Jim will be sadly missed by his loving wife Julija, his cherished son James Andrew his step Daughter Daniela, his brothers Martin, John, Patrick, his sisters Alice, Patricia, Mary, Bridie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and his many friends.

Jim’s remains will repose at his home on Friday from 12 noon to 10pm.

Funeral on Saturday leaving at 9.45am going to St Mary’s Church Cockhill with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill

Margaret Edmundson, Lifford

The death has occurred  at St Joseph's Hospital, Stranorlar, of Margaret Edmundson (née Porter), Drumbuoy, Lifford. Margaret

Beloved wife of John, much loved mother of Sean and Blathnaid, mother-in-law of Claire and John, dearly loved grandmother of Odie, Harris, Rudi and Penney and sister of Gary, Niall, Mary, Elva, Teenie, Pauline, Vi and the late Bobby, Tony and Ted.

Her remains are reposing at her daughter, Blathnaid Porter's home, The Haw, Churchtown, Carrigans F93 C796. Wake private to family and friends only please. Family time please from 10pm to 11am.

Funeral leaving her daughter's home on Saturday at 10.15am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick`s Church, Murlog, Lifford at 11am with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam. 

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