Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Saturday morning, July 25

The following deaths have taken place:

- James Ridge, Dublin and Carrigart

- Dessie Gallagher, Bruckless

- Joseph Boyle, Kilcar

- Hugh Mc Clafferty, Creeslough

- Caroline Murray, Mountcharles

- Stewart Matson, Kilmacrennan

- Mike Canning, Kerry, Gran Canaria and Ballyshannon

James Ridge, Dublin and Carrigart

The death has taken place of James (Seámus) Ridge, born in Carrigart, County Donegal and late of Clondalkin, Dublin 22. He is formerly of An Garda Siochana and The Law Library. He passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Clondalkin Lodge Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of Thérèse and loving dad of Katie, Colm and Clare, James will be deeply missed by his wife, son, daughters, son-in-law Paul and Katies fiancé Finbarr, daughter-in-law Helen, grandchildren Lucy, Grace, Ellis, Carmen and Freya, brother Paddy, sister Bernadette, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

His remains are reposing at the Brian McElroy Funeral Home, Monastery Road, Clondalkin Village on Monday from 4pm to 6pm.

Funeral Mass Tuesday at 11am in Church of the Immaculate Conception, Clondalkin Village followed by cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium arriving for 1pm. Mass can be viewed on the church webcam. Cremation can be views on the crematorium webcam

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to Alone or by clicking on the link below.

Dessie Gallagher, Bruckless

The death has taken place of Dessie Gallagher, Darney Heights, Bruckless, County Donegal. He passed away peacefully at Donegal Community Hospital, surrounded by his loving family and the exceptional caring staff of Donegal Community Hospital.

Predeceased by his beloved son Brendan (Kathleen), his parents Patrick and Margaret, his brothers Patsy and Liam and sisters Molly, Bridget, Eileen and Greta, he is much loved by his devoted wife Bernie, and loving father to Pauric (Janet), Sinead (Kenny), Claire (Hugh), Nuala (Ciaran) and Rory (Claire), his cherished grandchildren Caroline, Shaun, Brendan Og, Desmond, Christian, Clodagh, Nicole, Darragh, Karla, Rory, Gavin, Ryan and his adored great-grandson Finn. He is deeply regretted by his sisters Eithne Byrne and Ita Harvey, his sisters-in-law Eilis Gallagher and Philomena Gallagher, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.

His remains are reposing at Gallagher’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles, F94 X02N) on Saturday from 2pm to 8pm, and then reposing at his late residence, Darney Heights, Bruckless on Sunday from 2pm to 8pm. A shuttle bus service will operate from the Church carpark in Bruckless to the wake house on Sunday. House strictly private on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass on Monday at 12noon at The Church of St Joseph and St Conal, Bruckless, with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.

Joseph Boyle, Kilcar

The peaceful death has occurred of Joseph Boyle, Meenboy, Kilcar, County Donegal.

Predeceased by his parents Joe and Bridget, he is sadly missed by his devoted sister Mary, brother-in-law John, nephews Shaun and Fergal and nieces Cliona and Orla. Josie will be dearly missed by all his good neighbours and friends.

Josie’s remains will repose at McCabe’s Funeral Home, Ardara, F94 VCK1 from 11am to 4pm on Saturday with removal to St Cartha’s Church Kilcar for 6pm.

Funeral Mass on Sunday at 11am in St Cartha's Church, followed by burial in the local cemetery.

Donations in lieu of Flowers to Killybegs Community Hospital Comfort Fund.

Hugh Mc Clafferty, Creeslough

The sudden death has taken place of Hugh McClafferty, Drimnaraw, Creeslough, County Donegal, F92 FT62.

Sadly missed by his heart broken wife Maureen, children Hugh (Alison), Mary, Kevin (Frances) and Kathleen, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters Bríd and Susan, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

His remains are reposing at his late residence in Drimnaraw with wake continuing on Saturday from 12 noon to 10pm, with Rosary nightly at 9pm. Strictly family time please from 10pm each night and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass in St Michael's Church, Creeslough on Sunday at 11am, with burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the church webcam

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

Caroline Murray, Mountcharles

The death has occurred of Caroline Murray, Drumgorman, Mountcharles, County Donegal, F94 AY95.

Predeceased by her sister Jackie; adored by her children Lorraine (David), John (Lucy), Jamie (Megan) and Cora (Brandon); sadly missed by her parents Arthur and Rosie Meehan, brother Arthur, sisters Yvonne (Mark) and Cathy (Shaun), grandchildren Molly, Bella and Bobby, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Her remains are reposing at her residence with wake continuing from 1pm to 9pm on Saturday. House private on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass on Sunday at 11.30am in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mountcharles with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Stewart Matson, Kilmacrennan

The death has taken place suddenly in Letterkenny University Hospital, of Steward Matson, Ballyscanlon, Kilmacrennan, F92 EE02.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Maureen, daughters Louise (Trevor), Joy, Frances (Philip) and Ruth, grandchildren Sarah, Callum, Amelia and Joshua, sisters Mary Wilson and Sadie Wilkinson, brothers-in-law John Wilson, David Wilkinson and John Stewart, sister-in-law Helen Dolan, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Sadly missed by John Brown.

Wake continues at his home on Saturday from 11am until 10pm. Family time on Thursday evening and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral service on Sunday at 3pm in Milford Presbyterian Church. Burial will take place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Croí Heart and Stroke Foundation, Co. Galway, c/o any family member or Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.

Mike Canning, Kerry, Gran Canaria and Ballyshannon

The death has taken place of Michael (Mike) Gerard Canning of Las Palmas, Gran Canaria and formerly of Glounthaune, Listowel and Ballyshannon. He died peacefully after an illness bravely borne, surrounded by his loving family in the care of Vithas Las Palmas University Hospital.

Predeceased by his parents John and Mary, he is deeply regretted by his sister Hilda (O'Donnell), brothers Liam and Rory, nieces and nephews Joanna, Brendan, Hugh, Nuala, Robert, Marie, John and Susan, his 14 grandnephews and grandnieces, sister-in-laws Lilian and Marion, nieces-in-law Aquinas and Bernice, nephews-in-law Tom, Damian and Tim. Mike will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by his family, relatives and friends.

Cremation has taken place in Gran Canaria.

Requiem Mass to celebrate Mike's life will be held on Saturday at 11am in Sacred Heart Church, Glounthaune followed by interment of ashes in St Mary's Cemetery, Carrigtwohill.

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