Death notices for Donegal on Wednesday evening, April 9

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Death notices for Donegal on Monday morning

The following deaths have taken place:

- Bernard Kennedy, Ardara

- Kathleen Devins, Sligo and Donegal Town

- Malachy Gallagher, Ballyshannon

Bernard Kennedy, Ardara

The peaceful death has occurred of Bernard Kennedy, Carrickatleave, Ardara, in the gentle care of the staff of Killybegs Community Hospital.

Predeceased by his wife Rose, née McIntyre, parents Arthur and Bridget, sister Helen and brother Patrick; beloved father of Bríd (Thomas) and Evelyn (Conn); sadly missed by his grandchildren Brían, Niall, Ruairí and Rosie; fondly remembered by his nephew Pat (Margaret), cousins, grand nephews and nieces and extended family.

His remains are reposing in McCabe's Funeral Home, Ardara, F94 VCK1 on Wednesday from 4pm to 8pm and in his daughter Evelyn's home on Thursday from 12 noon to 9pm. House private on morning of funeral.

Removal to the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara, on Friday for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. 

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to the Patient Comfort Fund, Killybegs Community Hospital, care of any family member.

Kathleen Devins, Sligo and Donegal Town

The death has taken place peacefully at her home in the care of her loving daughter and the community pallative care team, of Kathleen Devins, née McGarvey, Cloontyprucklish, Grange, County Sligo and formerly Doonan, Donegal Town.

Predeceased by her beloved husband John Pat; dearly loved and sadly missed by her heartbroken daughter Caroline, her nephews Desmond and Gerard McGarvey, her nieces Helen and Claire, her cousins Frank and Kay Herrity and Kerrie and Hughie Lenehan, her relatives, neighbours and friends.

Her remains are reposing at her home (F91F962) on Wednesday from 4pm to 8pm.

Removal on Thursday morning to the Church of Mary Immaculate, Grange to arrive for Requiem mass at 12pm. Burial will take place afterwards in Ahamlish Cemetery. Mass can be viewed live on https://www.facebook.com/ahamlishparishsligo/

Malachy Gallagher, Ballyshannon

The death has taken place unexpectedly in England of Malachy Gallagher, Ballure Lane, Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, F94 EE61

Predeceased by his loving parents Joe and Molly, his beautiful son Daniel, his siblings Leo, Mary and Fionn. Heartbreakingly missed by his wife Angela and daughter Annie. Sadly missed by his sister Carmel, brothers Mark, John, Ignatius, Dessie, Joe, Conal, his nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, father-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and friends.

His remains are reposing at his late residence on Wednesday from 2pm to 8pm.

Funeral to arrive at St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday at 11am with service of interment in the Abbey Assaroe Cemetery. The Mass shall be streamed live on St. Patrick's Church page at www.churchservices.tv/Stpatricksballyshannon/

Family flowers only.

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