Death notices for Donegal on Friday morning, December 29

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The following deaths have taken place:

- Cllr Noreen Mc Garvey, Dungloe

- Patrick Brannigan, Mountcharles

- Frank Dorrian, Ballyshannon

- Packie Hanna, Donegal Town

- Sr Perpetua O'Donnell, Donegal Town and Ballyshannon

- Julie Casey, Milford

- Daniel McCormack, Churchill

- Charlie Sheils, Letterkenny 

- Jimmy Morrow, Ballintra 

- Paddy Joe Donagher, Ballyshannon

- Sadie McCullough, Malin

- Patsy Trimble, Maas

- Annette Duffy, Letterkenny

- Bella Duffy, Ballyshannon and Quigley's Point

- Aiden Garvin, Letterkenny and London

- Owen Gallagher, Eastbourne and Inver 

- Anna Gallagher, Churchill and Glasgow

Cllr Noreen Mc Garvey, Dungloe

The death has taken place of Cllr Noreen McGarvey. Noreen passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of the Donegal Hospice.

Sadly missed by her daughter Amy, parents Susie and Seamus, brother Declan, sisters Debbie and Colette and her wide circle of extended family and friends.

Her remains will repose at Mc Glynns Funeral Home Dungloe (F94ND68) on Saturday from 12 noon until Rosary at 8pm and again on Sunday from 12 noon with Rosary at 8pm.

Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am in St Columba's Church Acres with interment in Belcruit Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on https://mcnmedia.tv/Camera/st-columbas-church

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Donegal Hospice.

Patrick Brannigan, Mountcharles

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Patrick Brannigan, Lower Glencoagh, Mountcharles, F94 D3T2.

His remains will be reposing at his late residence on Friday from 1pm until 8pm.

MRemoval from there on Saturday going to the Church of the Holy Redeemer, Drimarone, for 11am Funeral mass, with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

Frank Dorrian, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Frank Dorrian, Holloway, London, unexpectedly at his home.

Devoted father of Charlotte, beloved brother to Gerald, Katherine, James and Elaine, and beloved brother-in-law to Marie. Sadly missed by his four nieces and extended family and friends. Predeceased by his loving parents Frank and Margaret, née Doherty, of Ballyshannon and London.

His remains will be reposing at his home, 13 Melchester House, Wedmore Street, Holloway, London on the evening of January 11.

Funeral leaving from there for 10am Requiem Mass on January 12 at The Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Eden Grove, Holloway, London with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Packie Hanna, Donegal Town

The death has occurred peacefully, of Patrick (Packie) Hanna, Tirchonaill Street, Donegal Town.

Predeceased by his loving daughter Margaret (Peter), he is sadly, missed by his wife Anna, sons Damien (Margaret), Pauric (May), David (Dawn) and Mark (Louise), brother, Edward, sisters Teresa, Mary, Bridie, Margaret, Bernie and Anne and by his grandchildren, Katelyn, Brianna, Daithi, Tara, Erica, Amy, Nicola, Conor, Michael, Clodagh, Shea, Bree, Naomi, Lee and extended family.

His remains will repose at Tirchonaill Funeral Home on Friday from 12 noon until 9pm.

Removal to St Mary’s Church, Killymard on Saturday afternoon for Mass of the Resurrection at 2pm, with interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Donegal Hospice or Donegal Community Hospital care of any family member.

Sr Perpetua O'Donnell, Donegal Town and Ballyshannon

The death has occurred peacefully, of Sr Perpetua O’Donnell, in her 92nd year, at Brindley Manor Nursing Home, Convoy, Sisters of Mercy, Ballyshannon, formerly, New Row, Donegal Town.

Predeceased by her parents Joe and Sarah, her sisters, Mary Freely (Joe), Rosie, Sr Mercedes, Annie Faulkner (Bob), Kathleen, her brothers Gerard, Pat and Joseph (Chris). She is sadly, missed by St Catherine's Mercy Community, Ballyshannon and the wider Mercy Community of the Northern Province and by her nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews and great-grand niece and nephews.

Her remains are reposing at St Catherine’s Mercy, Convent, Ballyshannon on Friday from 2pm until 6pm. 

Removal to St Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon on Saturday morning for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am, with interment to the Abbey Assaroe Cemetery.

Julie Casey, Milford

The peaceful death has taken place, at Donegal Hospice, of Julie Casey, surrounded by her family.

Deeply regretted by her sons Damien and Fergal, her daughters Sarah and Aine, their father Cathal, brothers Pat and Eugene, sisters Maura,Anne, Clare, Margaret and Christine, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, grandchildren, relatives and friends.

Her remains will continue to repose at her home on Friday from 12 noon until after the Rosary at 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Requiem Mass on Saturday morning at 11am in St Peter's Church, Milford, followed by interment in Milford Cemetery. The Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/milford

Family flowers only, donations, in lieu, to Donegal Hospice care of McElwee Funeral Directors or any family member.

Daniel McCormack, Churchill

The death has occurred suddenly at his residence, of Daniel Mc Cormack, Glendowan, Churchill, F92 NX94. 

Deeply missed by his Mum and Dad, brother Gavin amd partner Christine, Ella and goddaughter Aria, brothers Fíonn, Cuinn, and sister Sáoirse, his daughter Charlotte and her mum Lisa. Sorely missed by grandparents Mickey and Celia, extended family members, neighbours and friends.

Daniel's remains are reposing at his late residence. Shuttle bus in operation from St Colmcille's Church, Glendowan F92 C791 from 1pm. Family time from 11pm to 10am and on the morning of the funeral. 

Funeral from there on Saturday morning going to St Colmcille's Church, Glendowan for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in Temple Douglas Cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations, in lieu, to Pieta House care of any family member or Charlie Mc Clafferty Funeral Director.

Charlie Sheils, Letterkenny

The death has occurred at his residence of Charlie Sheils, Carnamuggagh, Letterkenny (F92C9YD), formerly Muff Culdaff.

Beloved husband of the late Nuala, he is predeceased by his daughter Margaret, deeply regretted and sadly missed by his family, daughters Marian (Letterkenny), Frances (Belfast), Bernadette (Derry), Patricia Anne (London), Loretta (London) and Christina (Derry), sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives and friends.

His remains will continue to repose at his late residence from 12 noon to 9pm on Friday, concluding with Rosary at 9pm. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral from there on Saturday going to St Eunan’s Cathedral for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed online by using the link https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by interment in the family plot in Conwal Cemetery.

Family flowers only please; donations if wished to the Donegal Branch, Irish Wheelchair Association c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

Jimmy Morrow, Ballintra

The death has occurred of Jimmy Morrow, Dromore, Ballintra. He died peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Pre deceased by his daughter Elaine, parents Vivienne and Willie John, and siblings, Gordon, Alison and twins. Lovingly remembered by his wife Margaret, daughters Kathryn (Wayne) and Tanya (Christy); much loved grandad to Corey and Emily. Deeply regretted by his brothers, Paul (Joanne) Stephen (Frank), Nigel (Nicola); his sisters, Carol (Patsy), Myra (Jim, RIP), Janet (Pat), Gillian (Kieran), his brother-in-law, Robert (Teresa) amd sisters-in-law, Olivia (Seamus) and Laura (Shane)

His remains will continue to repose at his home on Friday from 3pm until 8pm. Walk through only please. House private at all other times, except those specified and on the morning of the funeral please.

Removal on Saturday to Drumholme Parish Church, Ballintra for service at 1pm, followed by burial afterwards in Drumholme graveyard. 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired to Sligo Oncology Unit and 'Inis Aoibhinn', Cancer Care West, Galway, C/O Jackie Carron Funeral Directors or any family member.

Paddy Joe Donagher, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Paddy Joe Donagher, Tullyhorky, Ballyshannon, F94P8N8. He died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Mary Rose Donagher, sister Carmel Farrell, he is sadly missed by his nephew, niece Patrick (Kellie) Farrell and Gemma (Shaun), Henry Farrell, great nieces Courtney and Katie Farrell and all his extended family and friends.

House Private on the morning of the funeral please. 

Removal on Friday afternoon St Mary's Church, Cashelard for 1pm Funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. 

Family Flowers only; donation in lieu if so desired to North West Hospice, Sligo c/o any family member or John McGee & Sons Funeral Directors.

Sadie McCullough, Malin

The death has occurred of Sadie Mc Cullough, Brookfield Terrace, Malin.

Sadie loving wife of the late Owen, will be sadly missed by her children Owen (Lifford), Sheila Mc Grath (Tulla, County Clare), Susan Mc Laughlin (Malin), Mary Brennan, (Brodford, County Limerick), Petra (Malin). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, many friends and neighbours.

Funeral Mass will take place on Friday at 11am in St Mary's Church, Lagg, Malin, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard. Mass can be viewed live on the Malin Head Community Facebook Page.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to the Inishowen Hospice, Carndonagh Community Hospital, c/o any family member.

Patsy Trimble, Maas

The peaceful death has occurred of Patrick (Patsy) Trimble, Maas, Glenties, F94CK82

Predeceased by his daughter Ann Margaret, brother Gerry, mother Mary Ann and Father George, Patsy will be forever loved and missed by his loving family: wife Margaret, daughters, Angela, Denise, Breda, Martina; sons, Patrick, Philip, Cathal, James (Jimmy); his sisters Angela, Mary, Anne; brother Charlie, daughters- and sons-in-law, partners, grandchildren, his relatives, and his many friends.

Patsy remains are reposing at his home. Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Removal on Friday morning to St Connell's Church, Glenties for Requiem Mass at 11am with burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/glenties

Family flowers only place, donations in lieu if desired to The Cancer Care West Bus c/o any family member.

Annette Duffy, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place at Archview Lodge Nursing Home, Drumany, Letterkenny of Annette Duffy, 70 Lower Main Street, Letterkenny.

Deeply missed by sisters-in-law Maureen Duffy (Drumkeen) and Frances Duffy (Old Town, Letterkenny), nieces, nephews and her extended family, friends and neighbours. Annette is predeceased by her parents Charles and Susan, sister Mary McCoy (London) and brothers John Charles Duffy (Drumkeen) and James Duffy (Old Town, Letterkenny).

Annette’s remains reposed overnight at St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny.

Requiem Mass there on Friday at 11am and can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny Interment will take place afterwards in Conwal Cemetery, Letterkenny.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Archview Lodge Nursing Home Comfort Fund c/o any family member.

Bella Duffy, Ballyshannon and Quigley's Point

The death has taken place of Isobel (Bella) Duffy, nee Doherty), Cluain Barron, Ballyshannon, and formerly Lower Cabry, Quigleys Point. She died peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Larissa Lodge, Letterkenny.

Predeceased by her siblings John, Mary, James, Tom, Kathleen, Joe and Pat. Sadly missed by her children, John, Breid, Anne, Martina and Peter, Daughters in law and Sons in law, 15 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Funeral to arrive at St Patricks Church, Ballyshannon via Cluain Barron on Friday for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am with interment to the Abbey Assaroe cemetery. The Mass shall be streamed live on St Patrick's page at www.churchservices.tv/Stpatricksballyshannon/

Donations in lieu if so desired to Friends of Letterkenny Hospital c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon or any family member.

Aiden Garvin, Letterkenny and London

The sudden death has occurred in London of Aiden Garvin, formerly of "Mulroy", Glencar Road, Letterkenny. 

Predeceased by his parents Tom and Una, he is deeply regretted and remembered with love by his partner Caron, London; sister Anne (Tim), Galway; brothers Declan, Dublin; Kevin, (Deirdre), Dublin; and sister Mary, Letterkenny; nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, and his wide circle of friends in Donegal, London and beyond.

Funeral arrangements to follow.

Owen Gallagher, Eastbourne and Inver 

The death has occurred of Owen Gallagher of Eastbourne, United Kingdom and formerly of Binbane, Inver.

He will be sadly missed and loved by his daughters Catherine and Ciara, his son Michael, his five grandchildren, his sister Nan and his brothers Paddy, Manus, Peter and Gerry.

Funeral arrangements to follow

Anna Gallagher, Churchill and Glasgow

The death has taken place in Glasgow Scotland of Anna Gallagher (nee Duggan) formerly The Lodge, Glendowan, Churchill.

Predeceased by her husband Hugh, she is sadly missed by loving son Jim and partner Elaine, relatives and friends.

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