Death notices for Donegal on Tuesday evening, December 31

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Death notices for Donegal on Tuesday morning

The following deaths have taken place:

- Bríd Cassidy, Monaghan and Burtonport

- Annabella McGroary, Letterbarrow

- Theresa Mc Hugh, Portnoo and Doochary

- Jean Gamble, Letterkenny

- Patrick Breslin, Carrigart

- Joseph Houston, Cloghan

- Carl Ryan, Dublin and Buncrana

Bríd Cassidy, Monaghan and Burtonport

The death has occurred of Bríd Cassidy, née ward, Dundalk Road, Carrickmacross and formerly Burtonport . She passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by her beloved family, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda.

Predeceased by her husband Francie, her infant daughter Susan, her son Terry, her parents Patrick and Mary and her brothers John and Terence. Sadly missed and remembered with love by her cherished family, her son Shane and her daughters Karen McArdle and Kim Kerley, her daughters-in-law Anita and Noeleen, her sons-in-law Damien and Brian, her much-loved grandchildren Alanna, Eva, Kyle, Harry, Hallie, T-Jay, Francie, Jack, Charlie, Tom, Ríain and Fionn, her brothers Paddy and Seamus, her extended family, neighbours and friends.

Bríd's remains will repose at Lonergan Funeral Directors Funeral Home, Carrickmacross, A81 D328, on Wednesday, New Year's Day, from 4pm until 8pm.

Her funeral cortège will leave her home on Thursday, proceeding on foot via the Dundalk Road, Farney Street, to St Joseph's Church, Carrickmacross, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in St Joseph's Cemetery. To view the Funeral Mass via the webcam click on the link carrickmacrossparish.ie

Annabella McGroary, Letterbarrow

The death has takenm place peacefully at her residence of Anabella McGroary, Drumboarty, Letterbarrow, Donegal, F94 VW84

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving family: Michael (Catherine), Maureen (Cormac), Anna (Eamon), James (Majella), Philip, Margaret, Patricia (Damien RIP), Bridie (Kevin), John (Anne-Marie), Rosaleen (Colm), Martina (Bernard), Regina (Patrick), Veronica (Enda), and Angela; her 20 grandchildren; her 16 great-grandchildren; and extended family. Predeceased by her husband Philip, her brothers Pat James Brogan and John Francis Brogan, and her three grandchildren.

Her remains will repose at her late residence on Tuesday 31st December, from 5 pm until 9 pm, and Wednesday from 12 pm to 9 pm, with Rosary each night at 9 pm. A one-way system will operate at the wake. Please follow the signs to enter via O'Neill’s Junction, Drimarone, and exit at Dummy’s Bridge. House private on the morning of the funeral, please.

Removal from there on Thursday, going to the Church of the Holy Redeemer, Drimarone, for 11 am Funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the local cemetery. 

Theresa Mc Hugh, Portnoo and Doochary

The death has occurred peacefully of Theresa Mc Hugh (Theresa Paschal), née Gallagher, at her residence in Hazelwood, Clooney, Portnoo F94KA43 and formerly of Adderwell, Doochary.

She is predeceased by her loving husband Paschal. Theresa will be forever missed by her loving daughter Lorraine (Shaun) her loving son Brendan (Colette) and her grandchildren, Conor, Cian, Shane, Sophie, Ailish and Aoibhe and all her relatives, neighbours and friends.

Her remains will repose at her residence onfrom Tuesday from 12pm to 9pm and Wednesday from 1pm to 7pm followed by removal to St Conal's Church, Kilclooney ariving at 8.30pm to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass on Thursday morning at 11am followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu of care of the aged Dolmen Centre Kilclooney Portnoo if desired C/O any family member.

Jean Gamble, Letterkenny

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Jean Gamble, née Morrison, Ballybolother, Trentagh, Letterkenny, Donegal, F92 AF26

Sadly missed by her son, Michael and daughters, Caroline and Audrey.

Her remains are reposing at her home. House strictly private to family only please, at the request of the deceased.

Removal from there on Wednesday for burial at Gortlee Cemetery at 1pm.

Donations in lieu of flowers to the Intensive Care Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital, care of any family member or Bradley/O' Doherty funeral directors.

Patrick Breslin, Carrigart

The death has taken place at Hillcrest Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family, of Patrick Breslin, Devlinreagh, Carrigart.

Reposing at his late residence. Family time from 10pm to 12 noon on Monday and Tuesday and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral from there on Wednesday going to the Church of St John the Baptist for requiem Mass at 11am, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Family time from 10pm to 12 noon on Monday and Tuesday and on the morning of the funeral.

Mass can be viewed live on the Mevagh Parish Facebook page.

Joseph Houston, Cloghan

The death has occurred peacefully at his home in Birmingham, England, in his 100th year, of Joseph Houston, formerly of Lettershanbo, Cloghan.

Beloved husband of the late Mary, much loved father to Angela, (James) Caroline, (Craig) and John (Helen). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his son, daughter, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, nephews, nieces in Ireland and England, (Mc Cool family, Hone family, Houston family) extended family and friends.

Joe’s Requiem Mass will take place on Monday, January 13 at 11am in the Church of St Joseph and St Helen, Kings Norton, with interment in St. Nicholas Churchyard, Kings Norton.The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.youtube.com/@ssjosephandhelen

Carl Ryan, Dublin and Buncrana

The death has taken place unexpectedly of Carl Ryan, Buncranna, Donegal and formerly of Ballyfermot, Dublin.

Predeceased by his parents Arthur and Teresa, and his brother Arthur, Carl will be very sadly missed by his loving partner Jackie, sons Carl and Dean, daughters Lisa, Shannon, Linda, Sandra, Lynn and Jodie, daughter-in-law Trisha, son-in-law Mark, his adored grandchildren, brother Darren, sister Anna, Gina and Sylvia, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.

Funeral arrangements to follow.

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