Death notices for Donegal on Wednesday evening, October 2
The following deaths have taken place:
- Bridie O'Donnell, Derrybeg
- Teresa Mc Clafferty, Falcarragh
- Maggie Ward, Glenties
- Don Gallen, Ballybofey and Crossroads
- Danny Gordon, Clonmany
- Anne Ward, Dublin and Glenties
- Patrick McDonagh, Letterkenny
- Eileen Connolly, Letterkenny
-Mary McGinley, Falcarragh
- Danny Kelly, Ballybofey
Bridie O'Donnell, Derrybeg
The death has taken place at Áras Gaoth Dobhair of Bridie (Nana) O’Donnell, née Gallagher, of Middletown, Derrybeg.
Predeceased by her husband Danny and her daughters; Liz and Patricia. Sadly missed by her daughters; Donna (Steve) and Noreen, sons; John (Agnes), Fr. Owen, Danny and Paul, her 17 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren, sisters; Kathleen and Sarah, in-laws Connell, Robert and Diane.
Her remains will repose at her son in-law Connell’s home in Magheraclogher, F92 HX39, on Thursday and Friday from 11am until Rosary at 8pm. House private after the Rosary and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass on Saturday at 11am in St. Mary’s Church, Derrybeg, interment afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery. Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page.https://shorturl.at/JOfpm
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Áras Gaoth Dobhair c/o any family member or Kieran Roarty Funeral Director.
Teresa Mc Clafferty, Falcarragh
The peaceful death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by her loving family, of Teresa Mc Clafferty of 40 Ballina, Falcarragh and formerly of Tory Island.
Predeceased by her husband Jimmy, her parents Pádraig and Hannah, sisters Katie, Evelyn, Sarah, Mary, Brid and Gráinne. Survived by her sons Ruairí, Dónal and Pádraig, daughters Hannah, Mary and Sarah, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her sister Hannah, nieces, nephews and a circle of family and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence for wake. Rosary on Wednesday at 10pm and on Thursday at 9pm. House private after Rosary till 10am.
Removal from there on Friday for 12 noon Requiem Mass in St Finian's Church, Falcarragh F92 X302 with burial afterwards in Gortahork Cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://mcn.live/camera/falcarragh-parish-church
Maggie Ward, Glenties
Tá Maggie Bean Mhic an Bhaird (Ní Bhaoill), An Mhullaigh, Na Gleannta, F94 HE06, imithe ar shlí na fírinne.
Ar shlí na fírinne roimpi, tá a fear céile Owen, a garpháiste Grace, a tuismitheoirí Maryanne agus Johnny, a deirfiúracha, Mamie, Annie, Biddy, Sarah, Rosie, agus a deartháireacha Peter, John, Barney, agus Paddy. Maireann a clann Seamus, Maureen, agus John, a garpháistí Owenie agus Daniel, agus a deirfiúracha Susan (Silverhill), Kitty (London), Eileen (Doncaster), agus Gracie (Na Gleannta).
Beidh an tsochraid ag fágáil Teach Sochraide Uí Mhearlaigh, Droim Eanaigh, Leitir Ceanainn, F92 FR1X, Dé Céadaoin, ag déanamh a bealach chuig an teach cónaithe ar an Mhullaigh, Na Gleannta.
Beidh an aifreann sochraide i dTeach Pobail an Teaghlaigh Naofa, An tÉadan Anfach, Dé hAoine agus adhlacadh sa reilig áitiúil.
The peaceful death has occurred of Maggie Ward, née Boyle, Mully, Glenties, at the Donegal Community Hospital.
Maggie is predeceased by her loving husband Owen; her granddaughter Grace; her parents Mary Anne and Johnny; her sisters, Mamie, Annie, Biddy, Sarah, Rosie, and brothers Peter, John, Barney and Paddy. Maggie was a loving mother to Seamus, Maureen and John, grandmother to Owenie and Daniel, sister to Susan (Silverhill), Kitty (London), Eileen (Doncaster), and Gracie (Glenties).
Maggie’s remains will leave Marley’s Funeral Home, Drumany, Letterkenny, F92 FR1X on Wednesday to her home in Mully, Glenties.
The Requiem mass will take place in Holy Family Church, Edeninfagh, Friday at 2pm with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Don Gallen, Ballybofey and Crossroads
The death has taken place of Don Gallen, 12 The Beeches, Navenny, Ballybofey, F93 F7K2 and formerly of Monellan, Crossroads, Killygordon. He passed away peacefully at Donegal Hospice surrounded by his loving family under the wonderful care of the entire hospice staff.
Sadly, missed by his son JP, brothers, Paddy (Jeanette), and Dermot (Maria) and sister Elizabeth. Deeply regretted by his heartbroken son, brothers, sister, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relations, neighbours and his wide circle of friends. he is predeceased by his father Paddy, mother Jean and brother-in-law Eddie Curran.
Don's remains are reposing at his brother and sister-in-law Paddy and Jeanette’s residence at 12 The Beeches, Navenny, Ballybofey.
Removal from there on Thursday at 1.30pm to go to St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon for Requiem Mass at 2 pm, with burial afterwards in the family plot in the adjoining Churchyard.
Flowers welcome! Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to Donegal Hospice c/o McGowan’s Funeral Home, Stranorlar or any family member.
Danny Gordon, Clonmany
The peaceful death has occurred at his home of Danny Gordon, Figart, Isle of Doagh, Clonmany. F93PPC6.
Much loved husband of Margaret (predeceased) beloved father of Louise (Donald), Claire (Eamon), Marian (Darren), Tracey (Edmund),sadly missed by his grandchildren Daniel, Ciara, Aidan, Amy, Adam, Paul, Ailish, David, Conor and Ben. Deeply regretted by his brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and the extended family members.
His remains are reposing at the family home where you are welcome to pay your respects. Family time please from 11pm till 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral from there on Thursday morning at 10.20am going to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany for requiem Mass at 11am with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/clonmany
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Inishowen Hospice Carndonagh and St Colmcille Village, Clonmany Co / of any family member.
Anne Ward, Dublin and Glenties
The death has taken place peacefully in Our Lady’s Hospice, Harolds Cross surrounded by her loving family,of Anne Ward, née ODonnell, late of Lucan and formerly of Glenties.
She is predeceased by her parents Owen and Bridgit and brothers Johnny and Eugene. Devoted wife of the late Bernard and much-loved mother to Caroline, Brian, Eugene, Trevor, Fiona, Damien and Derek. Sadly missed by her sons, daughters, grandchildren Craig, Abbi, Rebecca, Sophie, Kellie, Leah, Megan, Robert, Aaron, Lauren, Sean, Daniel, Ryan, Cian, Kyle, Eabha, Ella, Sophia and Isabella, sons-in-law Kenneth and Padraic, daughters-in-law Brenda, Ciara and Caroline, brothers Jimmy and William, sisters Bridie and Rosie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her home on Wednesday from 4pm to 7pm.
Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am in the Church of the Divine Mercy, Balgaddy followed by burial in Bohernabreena Cemetery arriving at approximately 1pm. Funeral Mass cane be viewed at https://churchmedia.tv/church-of-divine-mercy
No flowers please, donations, if desired, to Our Lady’s Hospice Harolds Cross at https://olh.ie/donate/
Patrick McDonagh, Letterkenny
The death has taken place suddenly in Letterkenny University Hospital of Patrick McDonagh, 50 The Grange, Letterkenny.
Devoted husband and father to wife Margaret, son Andrew (Steff), Daughters, Clare (Stephen) and Marie (Barry). Fondly remembered by sisters Mary & Teresa. Patrick will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Morgan, Iona, Tristan, Shay, Sianna, Aoife and Charlie, extended family and friends.
Patrick's remains will be reposing at his daughter Marie’s residence, 7 Carolina Park (F92 N6W4) on Wednesday.
Funeral from there on Thursday for Requiem Mass at 11am in the Church of the Irish Martyrs Letterkenny followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium Co. Cavan. Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.youtube.com/@churchoftheirishmartyrs4657
Eileen Connolly, Letterkenny
The death has occurred at her home of Eileen Connolly, née McCutcheon, 82, Ard O’Donnell Letterkenny, F92 RK7N.
Deeply regretted and forever missed by her family, sons Noel (Glasgow), Brian (Jenny) Offaly, daughter Martina (Paddy) and grandchildren Ciaran, Declan, Sam, James, Lauren, Nicole (Ciaran), Jordan, Brandon, Katie, Emma and Kingsley, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposal of her remains continues at her late residence on Wednesday, concluding with Rosary at 9pm. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Removal from there on Thursday to St Eunan’s Cathedral for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if wished to the Donegal Hospice c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.
Mary McGinley, Falcarragh
The peaceful death has taken place at her home of Mary McGinley, Forth, Ballyconnell, Falcarragh F92 AY76 surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband Danny, her granddaughter Aisling, her parents Nancy and Tom, sisters Bridget, Katie and Nellie, brothers Eddie, Johnny, Jimmy and Dan. Survived by her sons Charlie and Tommy, daughter Kathleen, daughters-in-law Mary and Anne, son-in-law Henry, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother Joe, nephews, nieces and a circle of family and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence. Wake continues on Wednesday with Rosary at 9pm. House private after Rosary till 11am and on the morning of the Funeral.
Funeral from there on Thursday for 11am Requiem Mass in St Finian's Church, Falcarragh F92 X302 with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/camera/falcarragh-parish-church
Danny Kelly, Ballybofey
The death has taken place on Daniel (Danny) Kelly, Meenglass, Ballybofey, F93 XK7H. He passed away peacefully at Arch View Lodge Nursing Home,Letterkenny, surrounded by his loving family.
Beloved son of the late Pat and Nellie, much loved brother of the late John, Harry, Pat, James, Eileen, and Mary. Deeply regretted and very sadly missed by his nephews, nieces, grand nephews and grand- nieces,extended family neighbours and friends.
Removal from his late residence on Wednesday at 6.20pm to arrive at St Mary’s church, Sessiaghoneill at 7pm, to repose overnight.
Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish youtube channel at https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish
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