Death notices for Donegal - Thursday evening, September 26

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The following deaths have taken place:

- Rita Bradley, Stranorlar

- Kathleen McGloin, Bundoran

- Rose Theresa Mc Dermott (nee Cannon), Birmingham and Magheroarty

- Ann Hinchey Kennedy, Dundalk and Lifford 

- John (Sean) Kennedy, Ballyshannon and Leitrim

Rita Bradley, Stranorlar

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Rita Bradley, 35 Woodlawn, Stranorlar, F93 H7E2. Formerly of  Rosslare, Co Wexford.

Beloved wife of John, much-loved mother of Brendan, Damien, Claire, Shane, Eva, dearly loved grandmother to Tamara, Naomi, Shania, Joel, Yashin, Bobby, Callum, Jay, Davitt, Shaunie, Erin, Beth, Kael, Libby.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, daughters, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Remains reposing at her late residence on Thursday, September 26 from 12 noon. Family time from 10pm to 12 noon, each day, and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral leaving her residence on Saturday, September 28 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.

Kathleen McGloin, Bundoran

The death has taken place of Kathleen McGloin, (nee Ferguson), West End, Bundoran and formerly of Belcoo, Co Fermanagh.

She passed away on September 25, peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Sligo University Hospital.

Kathleen will be sadly missed and forever remembered by her loving family, husband Michael, sons Michael, Patsy and Kevin, daughters Carmel and Nuala, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, her beloved 13 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren, her brothers John (Kilkenny) Peter (Belcoo), sister Mary (Belcoo) and all her nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, friends and all at Aras Mhic Suibhne Nursing Home, Laghey where Kathleen spent the last number of years. Predeceased by her loving daughter Catherine Kennedy (Ballyshannon), her parents Barney and Anne Ferguson, brothers Benny and Pakie and sister Rosanne.

Reposing at the Family Home, West End, Bundoran on Thursday,  September 26 from 3pm to 10pm, all welcome. House private to family, close friends and neighbours at all other times. Removal on Friday at 10.30am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Removal afterwards to St Ninnidh's Cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran for Burial Service. Kathleen's Funeral Mass can be viewed live here.

Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Kathleen to Patient Comfort Fund, Aras Mhic Suibhne Nursing Home, Laghey or Inbhéar Na Mara Residential Unit, Bundoran care of donation box at Family Home/Church or to Breslin's Funeral Home, Bundoran.

Rose Theresa Mc Dermott (nee Cannon), Birmingham and Magheroarty

The sudden death has taken place in Wolverhampton Hospital, England of Rose Theresa McDermott (nee Cannon) of Birmingham and formerly of Magheroarty, Gortahork, Co. Donegal.

Predeceased by her parents Charlie and Ellen, her brother James Anthony. Survived by her daughters Eve and Clara, her sister Geraldine, brother-in-law Hughie, nieces Laura and Charlotte, and a circle of family and friends.

Rose's remains will travel the Derryconnor Road, over Magheroarty Hill and back to arrive at Christ the King Church, Gortahork at approximately 6pm on Friday, September 27 with Rosary on arrival. Funeral Mass on Saturday, September 28, at 11am with burial afterwards in the family plot.  Funeral mass can be viewed live here.

Ann Hinchey Kennedy, Dundalk and Lifford 

The death has occurred of Ann (Annie) Hinchey Kennedy (née French), Crescent 2, Muirhevnamor, Dundalk, Louth and Lifford, Donegal.

Formerly of Scotland and Porthall, Lifford. She passed away peacefully, in the dedicated care of Silverstream Nursing Home, Dundalk and her daughter Christine.

Predeceased by her husband John Hinchey, sons Padraig (Glasgow) and Míceal, parents Tom and Mary, brothers Patsy, Jim and Tom and sisters Peggy and Lizzie.

She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing daughters Marian (O’Connor), Irene (Love), Christine (Hinchey), son Tomás (Hinchey), sons-in-law Michael O’Connor and Andy Love, daughters-in-law Maryrose and Sheuli, grandchildren Barry, Donna, Anthony, James, Louise, Gerard, Darren, Sophie, Anthea, John, Christopher and Niall, great-grandchildren, brother Alec (French), sisters Bernie, Myra and Pam, sister-in-law Kathleen, brother-in-law John, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

Reposing in the Serenity Room of Quinn's Funeral Homes, Dundalk (Eircode A91 KW52, entrance on Castletown Road) on Wednesday, September 25th from 3pm-8pm. Funeral Ceremony and Liturgy on Thursday, September 26 in the adjoining Eternity Room at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation.

John (Sean) Kennedy, Ballyshannon and Leitrim

The death has taken place John (Sean) Kennedy, Coolcholly, Donegal Road, Ballyshannon and formally of Rantogue, Aghacashel, Co Leitrim. Retired member of An Garda Siochana.

He passed away peacefully in the exceptional care of the Northwest Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents James and Brigid. John will be sadly missed by his wife Peggy, Children John (Ita), Orla (Matthew), Anne (Noel), Paul (Thomas) and Mary (Colm), grandchildren, Bronagh, Conal, Aoife, Aine, Orlaith, Brigid and Darragh, sister-in-law Kitty, brothers-in-law Maute and Frank, and all his relatives and friends.

Reposing at McGee's Funeral home, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon on Thursday, September 26 from 4.30pm to 7.30pm. Removal on Friday morning from his late residence at 10.30am to arrive at St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am with service of Interment in the Abbey Assaroe Cemetery. House private please. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of John to the Alzheimers Society c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors or any family member. The funeral Mass shall be streamed live here.

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