Death notices for Donegal on Monday morning, May 27
The following deaths have taken place:
- Eddie McFadden, Ballyshannon and Kerrykeel
- Sr Eileen Friel, Mountcharles and USA
- Michael Gallagher, Lettermacaward
- Barry Mc Laughlin, Donegal Town
- Cass Langan, Tyrone and Castlefin
- Bernard Breslin, Dublin, Scotland and Quigley's Point
- Michael Campbell, Burtonport
- Helen Crawford, Raphoe
- Gertie Patton, Stranorlar and Roscommon
- Rose Browne, Kildare and Buncrana
- Francis Carr, Barnesmore
Eddie McFadden, Ballyshannon and Kerrykeel
The sudden death has occurred of Eddie McFadden, The Mall, Ballyshannon and formerly of Kerrykeel.
Predeceased by his wife Ann, his sons Patrick and Shaun, he is sadly missed by his children Elaine (John), Breege, Joanne (Gavin), Enda (Aveen) and Adrian, his grandchildren Emma, Abigail, Jamie and Jack, brothers Patrick and John, sisters Marian and Eileen, brothers in-law, sisters in-law, nephews, nieces and all extended family and friends. Predeceased his father Pat and mother Ellen and brother Hugh.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
Sr Eileen Friel, Mountcharles and USA
The death has taken place of Sr Eileen Friel, Glencoagh, Mountcharles and San Antonio, Texas. She was a member of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.
Predeceased by her parents Conn and MaryAnn, her siblings Conn, Cathal and Marion; loved and deeply missed by her brothers, Liam, Dan, Eamon, sister-in-law Anne, nieces, nephews, her religious sisters and friends. She will be remembered with love by her religious community and as a wonderful sister and Aunt by her family.
Burial will take place in San Antonio, Texas on Friday.
Michael Gallagher, Lettermacaward
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Michael Gallagher (Mickey James) Dirlaught, Lettermacaward.
Sadly missed by his wife Nora, children Mary, Catherine, Jackie, Fiona, Amanda, Noreen,Micheal, Kevin, Danny, Declan and Peter. His grandchildren, great grandchildren and wider extended family.
His remains will repose at Mc Glynn's funeral home on Monday from 3pm with Rosary at 8pm and on Tuesday at 1pm until Rosary at 7pm, followed by removal to his late residence in Dirlaught, Lettermacaward.
Funeral Mass takes place on Wednesday in St Bridget’s Church, Lettermacaward at 12 noon followed by interment in the new cemetery. House private on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Dungloe Community Hospital comfort fund.
Barry Mc Laughlin, 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.
A memorial service has taken place in London.
Celebration of Life on Wednesday from 10am to 10.30am at St Agatha's Church, Clar, Donegal Town can be viewed on the parish webstream.
Cass Langan, Tyrone and Castlefin
The death has taken place at her home of Catherine (Cass) Langan, née Ward, 8 Cluny Gardens, Clady and formerly of Ternisk, Castlefin.
Beloved wife of the late Jimmy, much loved mother Catherine, Aidan, Paul, Michelle, James, John, Martin and Eugene, and sister of Tommy, Sammy, Maryann, Breige, Martin and the late Marjorie and Helene. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, nineteen grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, brothers, sisters and family circle.
Her remains are reposing at her home. Family time please from 11pm to 11am.
Funeral leaving from there on Tuesday at 11.15am for Requiem Mass in St Columba`s Church, Doneyloop at 12 noon. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via Doneyloop Chapel YouTube
Bernard Breslin, Dublin, Scotland and Quigley's Point
The death has take place of Bernard Breslin, Walkinstown and formerly of Quigley’s Point, Donegal, Scotland, British Leyland and Electrolux. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family in the excellent care of the staff of Rathborne Nursing Home.
Beloved husband of the late Marie, loving dad of Teresa, Bernard, John, Eamon and Gordon, a much loved granddad of Brendan, Kevin, Ben, Seán, Jack, Holli, Libby, James, Amy, David and the late Baby Aidan and a loving brother of the late Charlie and Kathleen. Bernard will be forever loved and very sadly missed by his loving children, daughters-in-law Martina, Orla and Yvonne, grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
His remains are reposing at the Brian McElroy Funeral Home, Crumlin Village on Monday from 5pm to 7pm.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 10am in St. Agnes' Church, Crumlin Village, followed by Cremation in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome. Bernard’s Funeral Mass can be viewed at https://www.crumlinparish.ie/watch-live/ . The cremation service at 11.30am can be viewed at https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/
Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer’s Association: https://alzheimer.ie/get-involved/become-a-friend-support-asi/donate/
Michael Campbell, Burtonport
The death has taken place in Dungloe Community Hospital of Michael Campbell Lr. Keadue, Burtonport.
His remains reposed overnight at St Mary's Church, Kincasslagh.
Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am with interment in Belcruit Cemetery.
Helen Crawford, Raphoe
The death has taken place of Helen Crawford, née McCarron, Carric-na-Cuil, Guest House End, Raphoe.
Helen was predeceased by her beloved husband William (Willie). She will be deeply missed by her sons Liam, Brian, Damien, Malachy, Dermot, Cormac and Marcus and her daughter Céline, her brother Fergus McCarron, daughters-in-law Mary, Attracta, Marguerite and Caroline and her grandchildren Connor, Ashley, Senan, Niamh and Erin. Sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, in-laws, cousins and extended family, friends and neighbours.
Helen's remains are reposing at her home.
Funeral cortege will be leaving the family home on Monday afternoon at 2.20pm, going to St Eunan's Church, Raphoe, for Requiem Mass at 3pm, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The requiem Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam at www.parishofraphoe.com and a recording will be available for a limited time afterwards.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers, please, to support Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
Gertie Patton, Stranorlar and Roscommon
The peaceful death has taken place, in her 92nd year, at St Elizabeth’s Nursing Home, Athboy, County Meath, of Gertrude Patton, née Cummins) Mullindrait, Stranorlar (F93K6YH).
Predeceased by her late husband Edward, her brothers Johnny and Ger; much loved mother of John (Miriam) and Barry (Celine); cherished grandmother of Edward (Annie) Clarice (James) and Helena (Sean) and great grandmother of Ella. Gertie will be sadly missed by her brother Gus and wider family circle, neighbours and many friends.
Family time, please, on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral leaving from her home on Monday at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate Stranorlar, followed by burial in the family plot in St Parrick’s graveyard Drumkeen.
Family flowers only, donations, in lieu, to the Alzheimer’s Society care of Terence McClintock Funeral Director. Those who wish may leave a message of condolence for the family in the section below.
Rose Browne, Kildare and Buncrana
The death has taken place of Rose Browne, née McLaughlin, of Ryansfield, Newbridge, and late of Fort Dunree, Donegal and The Curragh Camp. She died peacefully at Naas Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her loving husband Jimmy, son David, her parents Bridget and Joseph, brothers and sisters, Sadie, Maureen, Sue, David, Philip, Bridget and Michael, Rose is sadly missed by her children Joey, Jimmy, Declan, Janet, Derek and Michael, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, and partners, grandchildren Louise, Joanne, Keith, Stephen, Gary, Cliona, Joey, Grace, Jamie, Emma, Séan, Jordan, Liam, Amelia, Ruadhán, Séan, and Aodán, great grandchildren Ella May, Lilly, C.J., Eloise, Ena, Max, Hunter and Sadhbh, sister Teresa, brother Joe, brother-in-law Joe, sister-in-law Nell, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Removal on Monday morning at 9.30am to arrive at Cill Mhuire Church, Newbridge for 10am Mass. Rose’s funeral can be viewed on www.newbridgeparish.ie/cill-mhuire-church Burial will take place afterwards in St Conleth’s Cemetery, Newbridge.
Francis Carr, Barnesmore
The death has occurred of Francis Carr, Ardnawark, Barnesmore peacefully in Harbour Lights Nursing home Killybegs.
Removal from Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Donegal Town on Monday at 10.15am to arrive at St Agatha’s Church Clar for Requiem Mass at 11am with burial immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
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