Death notices for Donegal - Thursday morning, September 26

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The following deaths have taken place:

- Kathleen McGloin, Bundoran

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

- Grace Harkin, Falcarragh

- Ann Hinchey Kennedy, Dundalk and Lifford 

- Kathleen Sharkey, Derry and Newtowncunningham

- Owen Doherty, Derrybeg

- Anne Buggy, Ballyshannon and Galway

- Bridie Mc Menamin, Ballybofey and New York

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.

Grace Harkin, Falcarragh

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Grace Harkin, Upper Shroughan, Falcarragh, formerly of Oldtown, Falcarragh.

Predeceased by her husband, Micheál Rua, sisters; Annie, Mary, Margaret and Teresa, and brothers; Danny, Johnny and infant brother.

Sadly missed by her daughters; Cathy, Margaret and Ann, sons; Paul and Michael, in-laws; Neil, John, Denis, Moira and Emer, her beloved grandchildren, brother Connie and nieces and nephews.

Her remains will repose at her home on Wednesday, September 25 from 11am, with rosary at 8pm.

House private after the Rosary and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass on Thursday, September 26 at 11am in Christ the King Church, Gortahork, interment afterwards in the adjacent cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page. Family flowers only please.

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.

Kathleen Sharkey, Derry and Newtowncunningham

The death has occurred of Kathleen Sharkey (née Doherty), Derry city and Newtowncunningham.

She passed away peacefully at Seymour Gardens Residential Home. Beloved wife of Brian, loving mother of Caitriona, Mary-Jo and Nuala, devoted grandmother of Senan, Conal, Aidan, Libby, Millie, Otis and Arlo, dear mother-in-law to Ronan, Gavin and Dan, and a dear and loving sister of Brendan, Dolores, Geraldine and the late George, Billy and Ann. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle.

Kathleen will be reposing at her home, 23 Aberfoyle Crescent, Derry on Wednesday, September 25 from 2pm until 9pm.

Funeral leaving there on Thursday at 9.20am to St Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn for Requiem Mass at 10am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery.

House private on the morning of the funeral please. Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if wished, to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry.

Owen Doherty, Derrybeg

The death has taken place at Áras Gaoth Dobhair of Owen Doherty (Owenie Charley Khit), Carrick McGarvey, Derrybeg, originally from Knockastolar.

His remains will repose at Roarty’s Funeral Home, Derrybeg, (F92 DN4X) on Tuesday September 24 from 4pm to 8pm.

Removal from there after the Rosary to his family home, with wake from 11am until rosary at 8pm tomorrow, Wednesday September 25.

Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, September 26, at 1pm in St Mary’s Church, Derrybeg with interment afterwards in Maghergallon cemetery.

Funeral mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director Facebook Page.

Anne Buggy, Ballyshannon and Galway

The death has occurred of Anne Buggy (née Lydon), The Abbey, Ballyshannon, Donegal, F94K735 and formerly of Moycullen, Co Galway.

Anne passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on September 22 in Mayo University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of PJ and mother to Grainne (Ian), Donal (Mairead), Sinead (Adrian), Aisling (Paul), Pauric (Aine), Ciara (Brian), and Aoife (Andrea). She will be forever missed by her grandchildren Christopher, Anna, Matthew, Max, Lucy, Jack, Zoe, Noah, Olivia, Theo, Alex, and Amalia.

She will be sadly missed by her siblings, Padraic, Michael, Katherine, Bridie, Nora, Eileen, and Bernie, nieces, nephews, and a wide circle of family, friends, neighbours, and colleagues. We lovingly remember her brothers Sean and Seamus, her sister Mary and her son-in-law, Kyle.

Reposing at her late residence on Wednesday from 1pm to 8pm. House private to family outside of the reposing times. Funeral to arrive at St. Patricks Church, Ballyshannon on Thursday for Mass of the Resurrection at 11 o'clock with service of Interment in the Abbey Assaroe cemetery.

Donations in lieu of Anne to the Ballyshannon branch of the St. Vincent de Paul c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors or any family member.

The Funeral Mass shall be streamed live here.

Bridie Mc Menamin, Ballybofey and New York

The death has taken place in Queens New York, USA of Bridie Mc Menamin, formerly Corraine, Ballybofey, in her 94th year.

Beloved daughter of the late Daniel and Margaret McMenamin, cherished sister of Rose Morrissey, Castlepollard, and the late Cassie, Josephine, Frances, Dan, Willie, Agnes, Packie, Madeline, Frankie, Mick, and Tom.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving sister, sister-in-law Mary, her many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends.

Remains reposing at Mc Cool’s Chapel of Rest, Ballybofey Tuesday, September 24 and Wednesday, September 25 from 5pm with rosary at 9pm.

Funeral leaving from there on Thursday, September 26 at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Glenfin at 11am. Interment afterwards in Kilteevogue cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live here.

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