Death notices for Donegal - Saturday evening, February 22
The following deaths have taken place:
- Gloria Breslin, Derry, Letterkenny and Quigley’s Point
- Pat Harrold, Ballybofey
- Patrick Coll, Fanad
- Peter McGuinness, Donegal Town
- Patrick Jordan, Malin
- Elizabeth (Lily) Kelly, Carrigart
- John Day, Carrigart and Glasgow
- Mary Canny, Carndonagh
- Stephanie Green, Ballyshannon
- Hugh Toland, Kerrykeel and North Carolina
Gloria Breslin, Derry, Letterkenny and Quigley’s Point
The peaceful death has taken place on Saturday, February 22 at Altnagelvin Hospital, Derry of Gloria Breslin née Sweeney, 35 Troy Park, Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 7RL and formerly from Ballymaleel P.O, Letterkenny and Quigley’s Point.
Deeply missed by her loving sons Aidan (Valerie) and Cathal (Sabrina), daughters Carla and Leona (Brendan), nine grandchildren, sisters Mary O’Donnell, Kathleen Ponsonby and Margaret Toner (Letterkenny), brothers John, Noel and Eamonn (Ballymaleel), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Gloria is predeceased by her husband Liam (2009), brother Georgie and parents Susan and William.
Gloria’s remains will repose at The Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, F92 XE35, on Sunday, February 23 from 2pm until 5pm. Funeral arrangements later. Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Foyle Hospice c/o any family member.
Pat Harrold, Ballybofey
The death has occurred at his late residence of Pat Harrold, Glenfinn Road, Ballybofey, F93 F21V, surrounded by his loving family.
Beloved husband of Mary, cherished father to Maureen, Patrick, Seamus, Kevin, Kate, Dermot, Helena, Aidan, Donna, dearly loved sister Ita, also the late Joe, (Brendan, Kevin and Anthony in their infancy).
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, sister, brother in law, sons in law, daughters in law grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his late residence on Saturday, February 22 from 5pm to 10pm and on Sunday, February 23 from 12 noon to 10pm. Rosary both nights at 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Funeral leaving from his home on Monday, February 24 at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am. Interment in Drumboe cemetery. The requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish webcam.
Patrick Coll, Fanad
The death has taken place in St Joseph’s Hospital, Stranorlar of Patrick Coll, Sessiagh, Fanad.
He will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews.
Remains arriving at St Mary’s Church, Fanavolty, Fanad tomorrow afternoon, Saturday, February 22 at 3pm to repose overnight.
Funeral mass on Sunday, February 23 at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Peter McGuinness, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Peter McGuinness, Newtown, Donegal Town, F94H025
He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his brothers Sean and Eamon, sisters Ann, Mary and Kathleen.
He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Kathleen, daughters Marie (Pauric) and Linda (Christopher), his grandchildren Emma, Kerri and Jason, his brother Tommy and sister Susan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and all his relatives, neighbours, and friends.
Reposing at his Residence from 4pm on Friday, February 21 and Saturday., February 22 from 12 noon. Funeral from there on Sunday morning at 10.30am to St Mary's Church, Killymard, for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. There will be one-way system in operation to the Wake house with entry at Ballydevitt and Exit at Glenbourne.
Patrick Jordan, Malin
The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Patrick (Patsy) Jordan, Carrowmore, Malin F93 F8V0.
Beloved Husband of Grace and much loved Father of Patrick (Caroline), Mark (Anne-Marie), Mary (Kieran) and Grainne (Paul).
Devoted Grandfather of Chloe, Adam, Sophie, Ryan, James, Mary Grace, Fionn, Hannah, Aoibhe, Harry, Holly and Louie.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his Sister Gretta, Brother in Law James Anthony (Nuala), Nieces and Nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Patsy’s remains are reposing at his home where you are all welcome to pay your respects. Funeral from there on Sunday, February 23 at 9.40am for 10.30am. Family time from 10pm to 11am.
Funeral mass in St Patrick’s Church, Aughaclay followed by Interment in Lagg Cemetery. Funeral Mass will be streamed live on Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director’s Facebook Page.
Family flowers only please, donation in lieu if desired to The Donegal Hospice C/O and family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
Elizabeth (Lily) Kelly, Carrigart
The peaceful death has occurred of Elizabeth (Lily) Kelly nee Gallagher, on February 20 at her home in Carrigart.
Lily is sadly missed by her loving husband Benny, children Geraldine, Niamh, Brian, Hugh, John and Oisin, and grandchildren Maeve, Jake, Aoife, Jack, Tori, Lowri, Abi, Enfys, Aifric, Libby, Alba, Althea & great granddaughter Aarya, brothers Seamus and Kieran, sister Irene and brothers and sister-in law, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.
Lily’s remains will be reposing at her late residence, Shore Road, Carrigart, F92VY84 on Friday, February 21 from 12pm to 10pm, and Saturday, 11am to 10pm, and Sunday morning from 11am. Rosary will be at 9pm each night.
Removal to the Church of St John the Baptist, Carrigart, on Sunday for requiem mass at 2pm, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
John Day, Carrigart and Glasgow
The peaceful death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of John Day, Glen, Carrigart, and formerly of Glasgow.
Beloved husband of Veronica, much loved Dad of Michelle, Kevin and Elaine, dearly loved Father-in-Law of Edward, Sarah, and Denis, adored Granda of Michael and Breanna, Erin, Anna, and Ruth. Cherished Brother of Sophia, Patricia, Michael, Robert and Raymond.
Removal from the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Letterkenny, on Friday, February 21 at 2pm going to his late residence at Glen, Carrigart.
Funeral Mass on Sunday morning at 11.30am in St John the Baptist Church, Carrigart with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Wake at the family home (F92HX93) from 11.00am until 9.00pm. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Mary Canny, Carndonagh
The peaceful death has taken place at Beech Hill Nursing Home, in her 104th year, of Mary Canny, Sheese, Glenagannon, Carndonagh.
Predeceased by her loving husband Neil, and much-loved mother of Owen (Breege), Patrick (Eileen), Noreen (Michael), and Niall.
Deeply regretted by her grandchildren- at home and in Boston and Australia, her great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Her remains will be reposing at her home from 10am on Friday, February 21.
Removal from there on Sunday, February 24 at 10:20am going to the Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh for 11am requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family time please from 10pm to 10am.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Beech Hill Nursing Home, C/O any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors.
Stephanie Green, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Stephanie Green, 72 St Benildus Ave, Ballyshannon.
She passed away on February 19, 2025, peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the exceptional care of all at Sligo University Hospital.
Beloved daughter of Francis (Buddy) and the recently deceased Geraldine Greene (RIP).
Stephanie will be forever loved and sadly missed by her loving family, her dear father, her precious son Keith, her loving fiancé Ciaran Rushe, her adored brother David and sister-in-law Colleen, her nieces Erin and Bethany and all her relatives, great neighbours and devoted close friends. Predeceased by her baby brother Keith and nephew Nathan.
Reposing at Breslin’s Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran F94E92F on Friday, February 21 from 4pm to 9pm and on Saturday, February 22 from 2pm to 9pm.
The Funeral Cortege will depart her family home at St Benildus Ave, Ballyshannon on Sunday, February 23 at 10.40am to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Removal afterwards to Lakeland’s Crematorium, Cavan for cremation service at 3pm.
Stephanie’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon
Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Stephanie to SHOUT at Sligo University Hospital care of donation box at Funeral Home/Church/Breslin's Funeral Directors or online at https://www.idonate.ie/cause/shoutsligo.
Hugh Toland, Kerrykeel and North Carolina
The peaceful death has taken place in North Carolina, USA of Hugh Toland, formerly of Kerrykeel.
Survived by his wife Mary, son Aidan, daughter Laura, son-in-law Tony, grandsons Nicholas and Vincent, brothers John (North Carolina), Brian (Wales), Colm (Milford), Martin (England), sisters Evelyn (New York) and Mary (Letterkenny) and predeceased by his brother Charlie. Funeral arrangements later.
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