Death notices for Donegal on Thursday morning, January 18

The following deaths have taken place:

- Mary B Mc Ginty, Cloghan

- Owen Gallagher, Eastborne and Inver

- Dessie Keany, Buncrana

- Thelma Mc Hugh, Mountcharles

- Mary McCafferty, Ballybofey

- John Sandilands, Milford

- Karita Sjöholm, Glenties

- Francis McCafferty, Pettigo

- Eilish Mc Ateer, Dublin and Buncrana

Mary B Mc Ginty, Cloghan

The death has occurred at her late residence of Mary B Mc Ginty, nee Gallagher, Cloghanmore, Cloghan. F93 W2X7.

Beloved wife of Eddie, and much loved mother to Paul, cherished sister of Alfie, and the late Sean.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving husband, son, brother, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Her remains are reposing at Mc Cool’s Chapel of Rest, Ballybofey on Thursday and Friday from 6pm until 10pm when all are welcome to pay their respects. Rosary both nights at 8pm. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live on mcnmedia.tv/camera/our-lady-of-perpetual-succour-glenfinn

Funeral leaving there on Saturday at 12.30pm for Requiem Mass in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Glenfin at 1 pm, followed by interment in Cill Mhuire Cemetery.

Owen Gallagher, Eastborne and Inver

The death has occurred of Owen Gallagher of Eastborne, United Kingdom and formerly of Binbane, Inver PO, suddenly at his residence, on December 20.

He will be sadly missed and loved by his daughters Catherine and Ciara, his son Michael, his five grandchildren, his sister Nan and his brothers Paddy, Manus, Peter and Gerry.

Owen’s Funeral Mass will take on Friday February 9 at 2pm at St Wilfrids Roman Catholic Church BN273JG, followed by committal service at Wealden Crematorium TN210FX at 3.30pm. 

Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to be made to MacMillen Cancer Support in care of Haine and son funeral directors.

A Memorial Mass for Owen will take place in the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses, on Sunday, February 18 at 12 noon.

Dessie Keany, Buncrana

The death has occurred at his residence of Dessie Keany, Barrick Lane, St Mary’s Road, Buncrana.

Predeceased by his parents Bernard and Josephine Keany, and his brothers his Brothers Joe, Noel, Gerry and Brian; beloved brother of Maura, Ethne and Brendan. 

Dessie’s remains are reposing at his niece Edel Noone’s residence Umricam, Buncrana.

Funeral from there on Friday at 9.30am going to St Mary’s Oratory Buncrana for 10am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the Cockhill cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/buncrana

Thelma Mc Hugh, Mountcharles

The death has occurred of Thelma Mc Hugh, Lower Main Street, Mountcharles.

Sadly missed by her husband Eamonn, son Darren, daughter-in-law Fiona, grandchildren Kayla, Freya and Caden, nieces and nephews.

Her remains are reposing at Gallaghers Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles, F94 XO2N on Thursday from 3pm until 8pm, followed by removal to her late residence to repose privately on Friday for family and friends. House private on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral Mass on Saturday at 12 noon, in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mountcharles, followed by Cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, H12 RF78. 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to Croí Stroke and Heart Foundation, care of any family member.

Mary McCafferty, Ballybofey

The death has occurred of Mary McCafferty, née Moy, Knock, Ballybofey. She died peacefully in the loving care of the staff, at the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny,, surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of the late Attie and much loved mother of Josie, John, Tony, Paul, Michael, and Desmond, cherished (twin) sister of Cassie, and the late Paddy, Francie, and Eddie. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence with Rosary at 9pm.

Funeral leaving from there on Friday at 10.30 am for Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoneill at 11am. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish youtube at https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish

Donations in lieu of flowers,if so desired, to the Donegal Hospice, care of any family member.

John Sandilands, Milford

The death has occurred peacefully at his home, of John Sandilands, The Lagg, Milford, F92 D63V.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Noreen, family Martina, Shaun, Debbie, Noelle and Mary, sons-in-law Seamus, Marty and Alun, daughter-in-law Brenda, grandchildren, sister Bridie, brothers Michael, James and Joe, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. He is predeceased by his baby daughter Siobhan and sister Mary.

Family time from 10pm until 10am and on the morning of the funeral. 

Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am in St Peter’s Church, Milford with burial afterwards in Milford Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/milford

Karita Sjöholm, Glenties

The death has occurred of Karita Sjöholm (Mink), Glenmacannive, Glenties.

Sadly missed by her husband Sune, daughter Louise (Anthony), son Sven (Dorota), grandchildren Patrick, Tony, Shaun, Karolina, Sara and Henrik, great-grandchildren Sophie and Sarah-Jayne. Mother in law Gunborg.

Family home private please at the request of the deceased.

Family flowers only please. Donation if desired to the Alzheimer’s society or Irish Cancer Society.

Funeral arrangements later.

Francis McCafferty, Pettigo

The death has occurred of Francis Mccafferty, Belault, Pettigo, Co. Donegal. Suddenly, at his residence. 

Survived by brother Liam, sister Mary Ferguson Belleek, brother-in-law Gerry, niece, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews and all extended family and friends. House private please.

Removal on Thursday morning from John McGee and Sons Funeral Home to St Mary's Church, Pettigo for 12noon Funeral Mass with burial afterward in the adjoining cemetery. Francis Funeral mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/pettigo

Eilish Mc Ateer, Dublin and Buncrana

The peaceful death has occurred of Eilish Mc Ateer, née Stack, Ormond Road, Rathmines, Dublin and Grianán Park, Buncrana.

Predeceased by her father Michael Anthony and mother Dorothy, née McCloskey, and her husband John, Tam Timey, Mc Ateer. Deeply regretted by her son Seán, daughter-in-law Sarah and her adored grandchildren Isabel and Sadhbh. Sadly missed by her extended family, neighbours and many friends.

Requiem Mass will be held for Eilish in St Mary's Church, Cockhill, Buncrana, F93F9VE on Thursday at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. The Requiem Mass can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/cockhill 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired, to Buncrana Parish care of any family member or Mc Ateer Funeral Directors.

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