Death notices for Donegal on Thursday evening, May 2

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Death notices for Donegal on Thursday evening

The following deaths have taken place:

- James Douglas, Malin

- Donal K O'Boyle, Bunbeg and Letterkenny

- Michael Gallagher, Ballyshannon and Birmingham

- Patsy Canning, Portsalon

- Brı́d Fitzpatrick, Glencolmcille

James Douglas, Malin

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of James Douglas, Beaugh, Malin, F93 HN26.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sisters and brothers, Mary, Michael, Bernie, Eva and Patrick, his nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

James's remains are now reposing at his home where you are all welcome to pay your respects. Family time from 10pm to 11am.

Funeral from there at 10.20am on Friday morning for 11am Funeral Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Aughaclay with burial afterwards in Lagg graveyard.

Donal K O'Boyle, Bunbeg and Letterkenny

Fuair Dónal K Ó Baoill as Cnos a' Stolaire, Gaoth Dobhair ach go raibh cónaí air i Leitir Ceanainn, bás in Otharlann Leitir Ceanainn inniú, 2ú Bealtaine.

Dhéanfar é a fhaire i dTeach Tórraimh Uí Rabhartaigh. Doire Beaga (F92 DN4X) ón 4 a chlog inniú (Déardaoin) agus arís amárach ón 3 a chlog go am paidrín ag a 8 a chlog.

Curfar é i Reilig Mhachaire Gathlán , Dé Sathairn, 4ú Bealtaine, i ndiaidh Aifreann a 2 a chlog i dTeach Pobail Mhuire sná Doirí Beaga.

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Donal K O' Boyle, Cheshire Apartments, Letterkenny, originally of Knockastolar, Gweedore.

Predeceased by his parents Paddy and Nora. Sadly missed by his his brothers Finbarr, Vincent and Declan, sisters Philomena, Gloria, Marion and Carmel, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

His remains will repose at Roarty's Funeral Home, Derrybeg, F92 DN4X on Thursday from 4pm until 8pm and tomorrow from 3pm until 8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm.

Funeral Mass on Saturday at 2pm in St Mary's Church, Derrybeg, F92 H289, interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Directors Facebook page.

Michael Gallagher, Ballyshannon and Birmingham

The death has occurred of Michael Gallagher, Birmingham and formerly of 31 Cluain Barron, Ballyshanonn.

Predeceased by his parents Mickey and Dolly, his wife Carmel, son Richard, his brothers Seamus, Jackie, Eugene, sisters Peggy, Anna and Noelle. Sadly missed by his daughters Josephine, Julie, Rosemary, grandchildren, his brothers Cathal, Danny, Brendan, Fergal sisters Sheila Killiea, Regina Ayres, nieces, nephews and all extended family and friends.

Funeral arrangements to follow.

Patsy Canning, Portsalon

The death has occurred of Patsy Canning, Greenfort, Portsalon. He died peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Deeply regretted by his brothers John and his wife Niamh (Dublin), Martin and his wife Bernie (Letterkenny) and his sister Brigena and her partner John Kelly (Rathmullan).

Sadly missed by his aunties Nana Mc Ginley (Kerrykeel), Mary Mc Mahon (Dublin), Annie Boyle (Stranorlar) and Grace Fahy (Dublin) and his much loved nieces and nephews Cian, Reah, Carrie, Dara, Bethany, Dayna, Matthew, Lucia and John, his extended family, neighbours and many many friends.

A wake is being held at Patsy's late residence (Greenfort, Portsalon).

Requiem Mass will be held at St Columba's Church, Massmount on Friday at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. The Requiem Mass will be live streamed on the Mc Ateer Funeral Directors Facebook Page.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired to the Coronary Care Unit at Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.

Brı́d Fitzpatrick, Glencolmcille

The death has occurred of Brı́d Fitzpatrick, née Murrin, of Malinbeg, Glencolmcille and Erith, Kent on March 28 at Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford, Kent.

Beloved wife to Bernard, much loved mother to Paul, Anna (Thomas) and Susan (Tim), missed by all her grandchildren, Joseph, Libby, Moya, Áine, Conal and Gearóid, her sister Mary, her loving cousins Carmel and Geraldine, Mark her nephew and all of her many family and friends.

Funeral Mass on Friday, May 10 at 10.30am in Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church Franciscan Friary, Carlton Road, Erith, DA8 1DN.

This will be followed by cremation in Eltham Crematorium, Crown Woods Way, London SE92AZ.

The Funeral Mass will be streamlined at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xofpe3TplJ0

Her final remains shall be taken to Ireland for a funeral Mass and Burial on June 6 at 11am in St. Columba's Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille. The Funeral Mass will be streamlined at: https://mcn.live/Camera/st-columbas-glencolmcille

Donations in lieu of flowers to Macmillan cancer support as the family found their help and support invaluable during their Mum's cancer journey.

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