Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Thursday evening, July 23

The following deaths have taken place:

- James Ridge, Dublin and Carrigart

- Stewart Matson, Kilmacrennan

- Máire Byrne, Kilcar

- Catherine Mc Carron, Portsalon

- Mary Bridget Mc Auliffe, Dunfanaghy

- Noreen Sweeney, Ramelton

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.

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.

His remains are reposing at the Eternal Light Funeral Home, Carnamuggagh, Letterkenny, F92 XE35, on Thursday from 5pm until 6pm, when people are welcome to pay their respects. Removal at 6pm to his home. Wake at his home on Friday and Saturday from 11am until 10pm each day. 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.

Máire Byrne, Kilcar

The death has taken place t home, surrounded by her loving family, of Máire Byrne, Arrigle, Kilcar, Donegal, F94 X9PO.

Predeceased by her husband Michael, parents John and Bridget, brothers Sean, Eamonn and sisters Ethna and Noreen, she is sadly missed by her heartbroken children, Francis, John (Mary), Christina, Stephen (Marie), Brendan (Donna) and her adored grandchildren, and fondly remembered by her sister Patsy, her nieces and nephews. Maire will be dearly missed by her neighbours and wide circle of friends.

Her remains are reposing at her home with wake continuing on Thursday from 11am to 10pm with Rosary at 9pm. House private to family and close friends on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St Cartha’s Church, Kilcar, F94H2Y5 at 12 noon followed by burial in the local cemetery.

Donations in lieu of flowers to the Carrick Day Care centre, care of any family member.

Catherine Mc Carron, Portsalon

The death has taken place of Catherine (Katie) McCarron, née Boyle, Croaghross, Portsalon, Donegal, F92E9D2. She passed away peacefully at Áras Uí Dhomhnaill Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents John and Mary, and her infant brother Neil; deeply regretted by her husband John, her extended family, neighbours and her many friends.

Katie's remains are reposing at her late residence with Rosary nightly at 9pm.

Requiem Mass takes place in St Mary's Church, Fanavolty on Friday at 11am, followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired to the Áras Uí Dhomhnaill Patient Comfort Fund, care of any family member. Mass will be recorded and will be available to view on the Mc Ateer Funeral Directors Facebook page on Friday afternoon.

Mary Bridget Mc Auliffe, Dunfanaghy

The death has occurred of Mary Bridget Mc Auliffe, née Sweeney, Kill, Dunfanaghy, County Donegal. She passed away peacefully at Falcarragh Community Hospital, surrounded by her loving family and the dedicated medical and care team.

Mary, beloved wife of Jack, who predeceased her, and dear mother of Mary, Anne and Séan., will be deeply missed by her children; daughter-in-law Honor; sons in-law Robbie and Terry; grandchildren Ava, Jack, Aifric, Conor and Ross; great-granddaughter Emily; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She is predeceased by her parents Michael and Catherine (Cassie) Sweeney, and her siblings John, Maurice, Terry, Michael, Crissie, and Gretta.

Her remains are reposing in her family home in Kill, Dunfanaghy, F92 K6K3, with wake continuing from 11am on Thursday with Rosary at 9pm. House private after the Rosary and on the morning of the Funeral.

Funeral Mass in Holy Cross Church, Dunfanaghy on Friday at 12 noon, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard. Mass can be viewed live on the church webcam

Family flowers only please; donations in lieu if desired to St. Vincent de Paul Dunfanaghy/Creeslough c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director.

Noreen Sweeney, Ramelton

The death has taken place of Noreen Sweeney, née O'Donnell, Castle Street, Ramelton, County Donegal, F92 P2VO. She passed away peacefully in Ramelton Community Hospital.

Deeply regretted by her loving family, Sean (Sylvia), Gary, Paul, Dermott (Margaret) and Garvan (Audrey), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters Kathleen, Rosaleen and Angela, brother-in-law Martin, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her loving husband Paddy and sister Molly.

Her remains are reposing at her home with wake continuing on Thursday from 12 noon until 10pm.

Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed on the church webcam

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