Death notices for Donegal - Thursday morning, August 1
The following deaths have taken place:
- Mary Boyle, Burtonport
- Martin Quinn, Buncrana
- Norman McLucas, Quigley’s Point
- William Hubert Duncan, Mountcharles
- Daniel Lehane, Letterkenny, Fanad, London and Kerry
- Bernie McGowan, Ballyshannon
- Margaret Liddy, Donegal Town and Sligo
- Carmel Healy, Dublin and Letterkenny
- Mary Morrow, Rossnowlagh
- Bridget Doherty, Manchester, England and Ballyliffin
- Patrick Doherty, Carrigart
- Benedict (Benny) Mooney, Killybegs
- Derek Crawford, Raphoe
Mary Boyle, Burtonport
The peaceful death has occurred of Mary Boyle nee Murray, the Bungalow, Burtonport. Predeceased by her husband Packin, her brothers James, Padraig, Leo & Cathal and her sister Kathleen Ferry.
Sadly missed by her loving daughters Mary Boyle & Nora Mc Cready (Ennis) Donegal Town, her Grandson Patrick and her sister Margaret Murray.
Her remains will repose at Mc Glynns Funeral Home Dungloe on Thursday from 3pm with Rosary at 8pm followed by removal to her home in Burtonport (F94 X0 N2)
Wake on Friday from 1pm to 9pm . House private on the morning of the funeral except for family and neighbours.
Funeral mass at 11am on Saturday morning at St Columba’s Church Burtonport with interment in Belcruit Cemetery. The funeral Mass can be viewed live here.
Martin Quinn, Buncrana
The sudden death has taken place of Martin Quinn, Meenagorey, Buncrana. Martin’s remains will repose at his late residence from 12 noon on Friday August 2. House Private Please from 11pm to 11am.
Funeral from there at 10am on Sunday August 4, going to St Mary’s Church Cockhill for 11am Funeral Mass with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Martin’s funeral Mass can be viewed live here.
Norman McLucas, Quigley’s Point
The death has taken place of Norman McLucas, Cabry, Quigley’s Point, peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital.
Beloved son of the late William John and Adaline, loving brother of Bertie and the late Jeannie, Daisy, William, David, Ina and Hugh and a much-loved brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle.
Funeral service will take place in Greenbank Presbyterian Church on Friday, August 2 at 2 pm. Interment afterwards in the adjoining burying ground.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Greenbank Presbyterian Church C/o Mrs Sylvia McConn, Windyhill, Three Trees, Quigley’s Point, Co Donegal.
William Hubert Duncan, Mountcharles
The death has occurred of William Hubert (Bert) Duncan, Drumgorman Barr, Mountcharles, Donegal, F94 FD45. He passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital, following a long illness. Deeply missed by his loving wife Carol, his sons Stephen (Cathrena) and Nigel (Dymphna), daughters Laura (Michael) and Sandra (David), grandchildren Adam, Ava, Anaelle, Alex, Brian, Kyle, Finn, Freya, Robyn, Lauren, Georgia & Molly, great-grandchild Paige, brother David, sisters Audrey, Pearl & Lorna, sister-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and extended family. Predeceased by his brother Alan and sister Mervyl.
Removal from Gallaghers Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles today, Wednesday, August 31 at 4pm, going to his late residence to repose until 9.30pm and to repose on Thursday, August 1 from 2pm until 9.30pm. House private at all other times, please. Removal from his late residence on Friday, August 2 going to the Church of Ireland, Mountcharles for funeral service at 2pm, with burial afterwards in St Johns Churchyard, Inver. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Letterkenny University Hospital Cancer Care Unit.
There will be a one way system in operation at the wake; entry via Kellys Garage/Stonepark and exit at Drumconnor. Please follow the signs.
Daniel Lehane, Letterkenny, Fanad, London and Kerry
The death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital of Daniel Lehane, Letterkenny and Fanad, formerly of London and Kilgarvan, Co Kerry. Husband of the late Margaret Coll, Araheera, Fanad and brother of the late Michael Lehane.
Sadly missed by sisters-in-law Una Friel, Sarah McGuiness and Margaret Lehane as well as nieces, nephews & extended family members. Reposing in the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Letterkenny from 5pm to 7pm on Wednesday, July 31.
Funeral Mass in St Mary’s Church, Fanovolty at 11am on Thursday, August 1 followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Letterkenny University Hospital via any family member.
Bernie McGowan, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Bernie McGowan, Cashelard, Ballyshannon. She passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her mother Vera and her father Richard Shortall. She is the beloved wife of Hughie and adored mother of Ben and Enya.
Bernie will be greatly missed by her sisters Sinead (Martin), Joan (John), Mary (George), and her brother Raymond (Rita), her brother-in-law John and sister-in-law Bridie (Johnny), as well as her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, extended relatives and friends.
Bernie's remains will be going to Lakelands Crematorium in Cavan on Friday, August 2 at 12noon for private funeral service, followed by cremation. The house will remain strictly private at all times please in respect of Bernie’s wishes. All enquiries to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home on 087 2218483.
Margaret Liddy, Donegal Town and Sligo
The death has occurred of Mrs Margaret Liddy, Oxfield Road, Drumcliffe, Co Sligo and formerly Ardeskin, Donegal Town, peacefully in Donegal Community Hospital. Sadly missed by her sons John (Castlebar) and Ciaran (Letterkenny), daughters in law Tricia and Alice, grandchildren Aaron and Maura, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends. Sister of Ellie (Killkenny) and Jackie McMullin (Donegal). Predeceased by her husband Sean Liddy, sister Betty Quinlan. Margaret’s remains will repose at the home of her brother Jackie Mc Mullin Ardeskin, Donegal Town from 2pm until 9pm on Wednesday, July 31. Family only at all other times please. Margaret’s remains will leave the home of her brother Jackie at 10:30 am for 11am Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town on Thursday, August 1 2024, with burial immediately afterwards in Rathcormack Cemetery, Co. Sligo.
Carmel Healy, Dublin and Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Carmel Healy (née Coyle), Killester, Dublin and formerly of Letterkenny. She passed on July 28 peacefully in the care of the staff of Sacred Heart Nursing Home, Sybil Hill, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her loving husband John, very sadly missed by her sister Bernadette, her nieces Madeline, Deirdre and Veronica and nephew John, sadly missed by all her relatives and friends.
Carmel will be reposing at Jennings Funeral Home, Springdale Road, Raheny on Thursday, August 1 from 3pm to 4.30pm then removal to St Brigid’s Church, Killester for 5.00pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, August 2 at St Brigid’s Church, Killester at 10am followed by burial in St Fintan's Cemetery, Sutton. The funeral Mass can be viewed live here.
Mary Morrow, Rossnowlagh
The death has occurred of Mary Morrow, Corker, Kilbarron, Rossnowlagh. She passed away peacefully at Sheil Hospital, Ballyshannon Community Nursing Unit surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved daughter of the late Mary and Daniel Roper, predeceased by her husband Michael, son Dermot and daughter Marie. Very sadly missed by her daughters Michelle (Yves), Ann (Richard), Assumpta (Baptiste), Liz (Brendan), Bernadette (Brendan), Edel, Antoinette, Lucy (Stephen), Eileen (Denis), grandchildren, nephews, nieces, neighbours, and all her dear friends. Reposing at her daughter's residence Ann (Richard), Corker, Kilbarron, Rossnowlagh, Co Donegal Tuesday and Wednesday from 4pm to 8pm on both evenings for family, close friends and neighbours. House private at all other times please. Removal on Thursday morning to St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for 11am Funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the Abbey Cemetery. The funeral mass can be viewed live here.
Bridget Doherty, Manchester, England and Ballyliffin
The death has occurred in Manchester, England of Bridget Doherty (nee Mc Laughlin) and formerly of Ballyliffin, Clonmany.
Wife of the late Denis Doherty and much-loved mother of Ann, Claire and Mark, sadly missed by her sister Angela brother Peter, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and the wider family circle.
Her remains will be reposing at the family home in Ballylifin on Thursday, August 1 from 12 midday.
Funeral from there on Friday morning at 10:45am going to the Oratory, Ballylifin for Requiem Mass at 11am with interment immediately afterwards in the old graveyard, Clonmany.
Bridget’s funeral Mass can be viewed live here.
Patrick Doherty, Carrigart
The sudden death has taken place of Patrick Doherty, Gortabrade, Carrigart. His remains will repose at his late residence from 6pm on Tuesday, July 30. Funeral from there on Thursday going to the Church of St John the Baptist for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the Funeral.
Benedict (Benny) Mooney, Killybegs
The death has occurred of Benedict (Benny) Mooney, The Hill, Killybegs, Donegal, F94 HR70. He passed away peacefully at Donegal Hospice. Benny will be sorely missed by his wife of nearly 56 years, Bridie, and his five sons, Julian, Damian, Marcus, Joshua and Kolbe, their spouses, his 14 grandchildren and siblings Carmel, Tommy, Bridie and Nicholas, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his great-granddaughter Bláithín, his brothers, Cathal and Micheal and sister Margaret. Reposing at his home (F94 HR70) on Tuesday, July 30 from 12 noon to 9pm. Requiem Mass in St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs on Wednesday, July 31 at 11am followed by burial in Mountcharles Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to Donegal Hospice which provided wonderful care to Benny during his last days. Requiem Mass can be viewed live here.
Derek Crawford, Raphoe
The sudden death has taken place of Derek Crawford, Magherahane, Raphoe (F93FW6X). He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his father Nial, mother Yvonne, sisters Linda and Helena, brother Alan, nieces, nephews, cousins and wider family circle.
Derek’s remains are reposing at Magherahane. Funeral leaving from there on Thursday, August 1 at 11.30am for 12 noon. Funeral Mass in St Eunan’s Church, Raphoe followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Pieta house care of any family member or Terence McClintock funeral director.
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