Death notices for Donegal on Saturday evening, April 12

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Death notices for Donegal on Monday morning

The following deaths have taken place:

- Brigid Coyle, Falcarragh and USA

- Philomena Hunt, Waterford and Donegal Town

- Angela Cunningham, Carrick

- Ena Jacob, Dunfanaghy

- Gerard Mulrine, Raphoe

- Pearse Mc Garrigle, Donegal Town

- Patsy Doherty, Inver

Brigid Coyle, Falcarragh and USA

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Brigid Coyle, Falcarragh, and formerly of Willow Grove, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Brigid will be deeply missed by her sisters Mary and Nora, her nieces, her nephews and her very close and loving cousins and friends in America. She is predeceased by her sisters Kitty, Sally and Teresa and her brothers John and Jimmy

Her remains will repose at Sweeney’s Funeral Home, Ballyboes, Falcarragh, F92RW32 from 6pm to 9pm on Monday with Rosary at 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral from there on Tuesday for12 noon Mass in St Fionan's Church, Falcarragh F92 N6Y9 with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The funeral mass can be viewed live on mcnlive or https://bit.ly/SweeneyFuneral

Philomena Hunt, Waterford and Donegal Town

The death has taken place peacefully surrounded by her loving family, of Philomena Hunt, née Maguire, Doneraile Place, Tramore, Waterford, X91WK11 and formerly of Donegal Town.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Michael, Philomena will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children John, Mary, Trish, Michael, and Declan; and her adoring grandchildren Ciara, Liam, Holly, Ailish, Rory, Olivia, Áine, and Molly. She will be forever remembered by her nieces and nephews, in-laws, relatives, extended family, wonderful neighbours, and many friends.

Philomena's remains will be reposing at her residence in Tramore on Monday from 5pm to 7pm. All are welcome. House private please outside reposal time.

The funeral cortège will walk from Lodges Corner, Tramore Credit Union, at approximately 9.40am to arrive for Requiem Mass at 10am at The Church of The Holy Cross. As per Philomena’s wishes a private cremation service will take place at a later date.

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to The Irish Cancer Society.

Angela Cunningham, Carrick

The peaceful death has taken place of Angela Cunningham, née Boyle, at home on Teelin Road, Carrick, under the exceptional care of Barbara, her home helps, the palliative care team and family members and neighbours.

Angela is predeceased by her husband Connie and son JP, her parents Hughie and Maggie, her brother Joe Joe and sisters Catherine (Kelly) and Anna (McHugh). She will be greatly missed by her sons Michael (Siobhan), Dessie (Marie), Conal (Nikki), Hughie (Michaela) and Shaun (Ashling), her sisters Mareet (O'Donnell) and Teresa (McGinley), her brothers-in-law Barney (Cunningham) and Jim (Kelly), her sisters-in-law Nellie (Boyle), Bernie (Cunningham) her grandchildren Nicole, Leeza, Adam, Cara, Jamie, Evie, Jack, Senan, Conn and Johnny, nieces and nephews and by her many family members and friends.

Removal from Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Ardara on Saturday at 7pm, travelling via Killybegs, to arrive at her late residence for 8pm. Reposing at her late residence on Sunday from 11am.

Removal Monday morning from her late residence to St Columba’s Church, Carrick for Requiem Mass at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family Flowers only please, donations if desired to Donegal Hospice through Curran’s Funeral Services or any family member.

Ena Jacob, Dunfanaghy

The death has taken place in Áras Uí Dhomhnaill Nursing Home of Ena Jacob, Cloonmass, Dunfanaghy.

Much loved and sadly missed by her son-in-law David Wilson, grand-daughters Caroline and Elaine, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her husband Thomas and daughter Linda.

Her remains are reposing at the home of her grand-daughter Caroline and John Friel, Cloonmass, Dunfanaghy. Wake private for family, neighbours and close friends.

Funeral Service in St John's Church, Ballymore, F92 AE10 on Sunday at 3pm. Burial will take place afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or James Harkin Funeral Director, Creeslough.

Gerard Mulrine, Raphoe

The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Gerard Mulrine known as Rocky, Aughnakeeragh, Raphoe F93T2W4.

Predeceased by his father Michael and sister Michelle; beloved son of Eileen; much-loved brother of Anne (Joe), Bernie (Gerard), Noreen (Roland), Aidan (Michaelina), Michael (Bronagh). He will be deeply missed by his nieces, nephews, best friend Alison, wider family circle and many friends.

Funeral leaving from his family home on Saturday at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Eunan’s Church, Raphoe followed by burial in the old graveyard in Convoy.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to The Donegal Hospice care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director. 

Pearse McGarrigle, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Pearse McGarrigle, Nevada, USA and formerly or Castle Street and Drumcliffe, Donegal Town.

Predeceased by his parents Joe and Anna and his brother Ciaran; sadly missed by his loving family, sister Geraldine, brother-in-law Dan, brother James and sister-in-law Marie and dear nephew Jamie, relatives and friends.

Following the recent cremation of Pearse in th e USA, Funeral Mass will take place in St Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town, on Saturday at 2pm, followed by burial immediately afterwards in the Old Abbey Cemetery.

Patsy Doherty, Inver

The peaceful death has occurred in the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny of Patrick (Patsy) Doherty, Meenagran, Inver, County Donegal.

Predeceased by his parents Willie and Rosaleen, and his sisters Rosemarie and Kathleen; sadly missed by his wife Mary Florence, his son John Paudraig, brothers Michael and Liam, brothers-in-law Damien, Doug, Andy and Michael, sister-in-law Kate and Roseann, god-daughter Frances Norrby, his nieces and nephews, extended family and very many good friends and neighbours.

Funeral Mass on Saturday at 11am in the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses, with cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium Cavan.

Donations in lieu of flowers to Donegal Hospice or St Vincent's University Hospital Dublin.

If you have a death or an obituary you wish to have included on Donegal Live, Letterkenny Live or Inish Live, e-mail [email protected].

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