Death notices for Donegal - Thursday evening, September 12
The following deaths have taken place:
- James Blaney, Louth and Rathmullan
- Connie Maguire, Glenties
- Philip McCafferty, Arranmore
- John Bonner, Letterkenny
- John Dolan, Lifford
- Susan Mc Cole, Bunbeg
- John R Gallagher, Mountcharles
- Maryann Mc Creadie, Dunkineely
- Elizabeth (Lizzie) Meehan, Donegal Town
- Paul Breslin, Ardara
- Georgina Doherty, Dublin and Bruckless
James Blaney, Louth and Rathmullan
The death has occurred of James Blaney, Newrath, Castlebellingham, Louth and Rathmullan.
Unexpectedly. Predeceased by his mother Annie. Deeply mourned by his daughters Ruth and Caoimhe and their mother Denise (Clarkin), sisters Mary and Margaret, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposing at the family home (Eircode A91 E065) from 4pm to 8pm on Saturday, September 14 and from 2pm to 8pm on Sunday, September 15. There will be a Funeral Service on Monday, September 16 in Dardistown Crematorium (Eircode K67 HP26) at 1.30pm. Enquiries to Quinn’s Funeral Homes on 042 9334521.
Connie Maguire, Glenties
The peaceful death has occurred at his home of Connie Maguire, Lismonaghan, Letterkenny (F92 P9DT), formerly of Glen Road, Glenties and ESB.
He will be forever loved and missed by his heartbroken wife Ursula (née Crawford) and his daughters Michelle Yeates, Caroline Spillane and Joanne Cahill, his sons-in-law, Kevin, Tony and John, his brothers Dom, Gerard, Enda, Patrick, Brendan and sisters Dolores Garden, Dympna Wordie, Colette Devine and Rosie Whelehan, his sisters-in-law, Fay, Elaine, Christine and Patricia, brothers-in-law Billy, Graham, Kevin and David, and Mary and Paul Kennedy and Gerard Luttrell. Beloved grandfather of Emily, Michael, Rory, Rachel and Orla.
Deeply regretted by his family, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and colleagues in the ESB and St Eunan’s GAA Club, Letterkenny.
Reposing at his late residence, this evening, Thursday, September 12 from 6pm to 9pm and on Friday, September 13 from noon to 9pm.
Funeral from there on Saturday, September 14 to St Eunan’s Cathedral for 11am Requiem mass which can be viewed live here followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
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.
Philip McCafferty, Arranmore
The death has occurred of Philip McCafferty, Leabrannagh, Arranmore peacefully at the home of his daughter, Bridie (Kelly), Kellystown, Knocknahur, Sligo, in the presence of his loving family.
Predeceased by his wife Teresa; daughters Mary and Margaret; son, Neil and infant great-grandson, Senán.
Dearly loved and sadly missed by his daughters Anne, Bridie and Sheila and sons Connie, Michael, Philip and John; grandchildren Therese, Karen, Christine, Christopher, Amanda, Mark, Feidhlim, Aine, Erin, Eve, Aaron, Brendan, Maeve, Enya, Finn, Tom and Alice; great-grandchildren Emma, Christopher, Muireann, Cara and Maeve, sons in law Tommy and Hugh Gerard; daughters in law, Maureen, Martina and Melanie; neighbours and friends.
John Bonner, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has occurred surrounded by his loving family in Letterkenny University Hospital of John Bonner, Ballygawley, New Mills, Letterkenny, F92 AO98.
His remains will repose at the family residence from 4pm to 10pm on Thursday September 12 and from 11am to 10pm on Friday, September 13. Rosary both nights at 9pm.
A shuttle bus will be in operation from 4.30pm both days from Glenswilly national school.
Funeral Mass on Saturday, September 14 at 11am in St Columba’s Church, Glenswilly with burial afterwards in Conwall cemetery.
Funeral mass can be viewed live here. Family time only on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only with donations in lieu if desired to the Friends of the Letterkenny Hospital c/o any family member or Con McDaid funeral directors. Any enquiries to Con McDaid funeral directors.
John Dolan, Lifford
The death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital of John Dolan, Liskey, Ballindrait, Lifford, Co Donegal, F93 XFH2.
Lovingly missed by his wife Anne, son John J (Cara), daughters Andrea (Trevor) and Finola (Martin) his grandchildren, Darragh, Mia, Scarlett and Eva, his brother James, Gabriel and Frankie, nieces, nephews and all his extended family and friends.
John was predeceased by his parents Jim and Margaret, his sister Mary and brother Charlie. RIP
Deep are the memories, Precious they stay, No passing of time, Will take them away.
John will be reposing at his late residence Liskey, Ballindrait from 7pm to 10pm on Thursday, September 12 and on Friday from 11am to 10pm. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral from his late residence on Saturday, September 14 at 10.30am going to St Patrick’s Church Murlog for 11 o’clock requiem mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live here.
Susan Mc Cole, Bunbeg
The death has taken place at Dungloe Community Hospital of Susan Mc Cole, Middle Dore, Bunbeg.
Predeceased by her husband Owen Mc Cole, parents; Bridget & Joe Antoin Gallagher, sisters; Mary Gallagher & Nóra Plunkett and brothers; Paddy and Anthony Gallagher.
Sadly missed by her sister Kathleen, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family and friends.
Her remains will repose at Roarty’s Funeral Home, Derrybeg (F92 DN4X) on Thursday, September 12 from 3pm with rosary at 8pm and on Friday from 1pm to 6.30pm. Removal afterwards to St. Mary's Church Derrybeg for 7pm to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass on Saturday morning, September 14, at 11am in St. Mary's Church, Derrybeg, interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live here.
John R Gallagher, Mountcharles
The death has occurred of John R Gallagher in Florida, USA, on May 2, 2024. Husband of the late Ellen (née Hegarty), brother-in-law of Andy and Patricia Hegarty, Ardaghey.
Funeral mass will take place in the Church of the Sacred Heart Mountcharles, on Saturday, September 14 at 10am, with interment of ashes afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
Maryann Mc Creadie, Dunkineely
The death has occurred of Maryann McCreadie (née Cunningham), Crossroads, Dunkineely, at Harbour Lights Nursing Home, Killybegs.
Predeceased by her husband John, her brothers James, Andy, Willie and Peter, her parents James & Lizzie.
Sadly missed by her brother Francis (Dunkineely), her relatives and friends.
Her remains will be reposing at Gallagher's Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles (F94 X02N) today, Thursday, September 12 from 5pm until 9pm.
Removal from there on Friday, September 13 going to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Coole, Cranford for funeral Mass at 3.30pm, with interment afterwards in Milford Cemetery.
Elizabeth (Lizzie) Meehan, Donegal Town
The peaceful death has occurred of Elizabeth (Lizzie) Meehan, Meenacally, Donegal Town (F94 E702). She passed away serenely at home surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband John Joe and son Patrick.
Sadly missed by her sons John (Kate), Gerard (Martina),Seamus (Seanna), Declan (Anne), Patsy, Dermot (Jen) and daughters Marie (Seamus), Bried, Christine (Gerry), Noreen (Paul), grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Her remains are reposing at the family residence on Wednesday, September 11 from 2pm and all day on Thursday, September 12. Rosary at 9pm each evening.
Removal from there on Friday morning, September 13 at 11.30am going to St Mary’s Church, Killymard (F94 EA22) for funeral mass at 12 noon, with interment afterwards in the local cemetery.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to Donegal Hospital Patients Comfort Fund.
Paul Breslin, Ardara
The death has occurred of Paul Breslin, St Shanaghan House, Ardara. Known locally as Paul Paul, he is sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Pre-deceased by his sisters Ellen Cassidy, Kathleen McIntyre, Mary Davis, brothers Daniel Breslin, Peter Breslin and Thomas Paul Breslin.
His remains will repose at St Shanaghan House today, Wednesday, September 11 from 2pm to 9pm and tomorrow, Thursday, September 12 from 2pm until 6.30pm with removal to the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara for 7pm to repose overnight.
Funeral on Friday, September 13 at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Donegal Hospice c/o Derek McCabe funeral directors, Ardara.
Georgina Doherty, Dublin and Bruckless
The death has occurred of Georgina Doherty (née Long) Deansgrange, Dublin and Bruckless. She passed away peacefully in her 95th year, in the loving care of her family and the wonderful staff of Dargle Valley Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late Jack, loving mother of Janet, Derek and the late Robert, mother-in-law of Patrick and Laura and adored Didi of Jonathan, Julian, Samuel, Pippa-Jordan, Kia, Aisling, Alba and Dara; she will be sadly missed by all her family, relatives and friends.
Service of Thanksgiving on Friday, September 13, at 11am in Dundrum Methodist Church, D16 WK27 followed by interment in Shanganagh Cemetery. Donations, if desired, to Christian Aid Ireland.
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