Death notices for Donegal - Thursday morning, August 29

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The following deaths have taken place:

- Elizabeth Cave, Donegal Town

- Plunkett Duffy, Fahan

- Madge Duffy, Gortahork

- Ann McGlinchey, Newtowncunningham

- Pat McClean, Malin

- Pettie Mc Laughlin, Ramelton

- Walter Barclay, Convoy

Elizabeth Cave, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Elizabeth Cave (née Coburn), St. Ernan’s, Donegal Town. Treasured mother of Sarah (Bob), Vera (Mike), Rachel (Tony) and Richard (Louise). Predeceased by her husband Stephen and brother John.

Deeply missed by her sisters Marion Burgess and Eleanor Hort and brother James Coburn, nieces and nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. House strictly private at all times please. Funeral arrangements later.

Plunkett Duffy, Fahan

The peaceful death has occurred at his residence of Plunkett Duffy, Lisfannon, Fahan. Predeceased by his parents Philip and Mary-Ellen, his brothers George, Jimmy and his sisters Margaret and Jean. Plunkett will be sadly missed by his brothers Pat, Liam, Francis, his sister Mary Kemmy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, wider family circle and large circle of friends.

Plunkett's remains will be reposing at his brother Liam and sister-in-law Patricia's home Lisfannon, Fahan on Thursday,  August 29 and Friday, August 30 from 11am to 11pm both days where you are welcome to pay your respect.

Removal on Saturday, August 31 at 10.15am to St Mary's Church, Cockhill for requiem mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard. Family time please on the morning of the funeral. Requiem mass can be viewed live here.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, to Beach Hill Manor Patients Comfort Fund, Lisfannon c/o any family member.

Madge Duffy, Gortahork

The sudden death has occurred at her home of Madge Duffy Derryconnor, Gortahork. Predeceased by her parents John and Madge, her sisters Mary, Biddy, Katherine, Frances, her brothers Charlie, Peter, James and John. Survived by her husband Jim, daughter Maeve, son James, sisters Bernie, Annie and Oonagh.

Her remains will repose at Gortahork Funeral Premises F92 Ft7c on Wednesday, August 28 from 2pm to 8pm with Rosary at 8pm and on Thursday, August 29 from 2pm till 6.45pm with removal to Christ the King, Gortahork for Rosary and to repose overnight, Funeral mass on Friday, August 30 for 11am requiem mass with burial afterwards in the adjacent Cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed live on https://mcnmedia.tv/camera-christ-the-king-gortahork.

Ann McGlinchey, Newtowncunningham

The death has taken place of Ann McGlinchey (Née Mc Collum), Leitrim, Bogay, Newtowncunningham, F93 R2HH.

She passed away peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by brother John Mc Collum, sister Mary Patton grandsons James and Michael McGinchey and Barry Gallagher. Loving wife of Fintan.

Mother and mother-in-law to Mary (Shaun), James (Marion), Jacqueline (Damian), Desmond (Claire), Terry (John) & Dawn (Myles).

Fondly remembered by her 20 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, Desmond McCollum Scotland, extended family members, neighbours and many friends. Ann’s remains are reposing at her late residence.

Funeral from there on Friday morning for Requiem Mass in All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham, 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live here. Family time from 11pm to 11am.

Pat McClean, Malin

The peaceful death has taken place at The Donegal Hospice of Pat McClean, Carrowmore, Malin, F93 T978.

Beloved Brother of Grace Jordan (Patsy) and James Anthony (Nuala).

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his Nieces, Mary, Margaret, Mary, and Grainne, his Nephews, Patrick and Mark, the wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Pat’s remains’ will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh. F93 E4FN on Wednesday, August 28 at 5pm going to his home. Family time from 11pm to 10am.

Funeral from there on Friday morning at 10.15am for 11am Funeral Mass in St Mary’s Church, Lagg, followed by burial in Lagg Graveyard.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to The Donegal Hospice C/O and family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Pettie McLaughlin, Ramelton

The peaceful death has taken place at Áras Uí Dhomhnaill Nursing Home of Pettie Mc Laughlin, Gortaway, Ramelton, F92 DC52.

Sadly missed by her loving family, Margaret and Declan, Sheila and John, Anne and Donal, Daniel and Bríd, Brendan and Julie, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by her husband Dan.

Reposing at her home on Tuesday, August 27 from 5pm.  Family time from 10pm until 11am and on the morning of the funeral.Requiem Mass on Thursday, August 29 at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Mass can be viewed live here.  Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Áras Uí Dhomhnaill Residents’ Comfort Fund, c/o any family member.

Walter Barclay, Convoy

The peaceful death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Walter Barclay, Glassley, Convoy (F93E921).

He will be deeply missed by his loving wife Irene, daughter Lynda (David), son Keith (Elizabeth) and grandchildren Emma, Sam, Imogen and Theo and the wider family circle.

His remains will repose at his home, from 2pm to 10pm on Tuesday, August 27 and Wednesday, August 28. Family time please on the morning of the funeral. Funeral leaving from his home on Thursday at 1.30pm for 2pm funeral service in St Ninian’s Parish Church, Convoy followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to St Ninians Parish Church care of any family member or Terence McClintock funeral director.

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