Death notices for Donegal - Tuesday morning, December 17

The following deaths have taken place:

- Patrick Pearse Kelly, Drumkeen

- John Grant, Buncrana

- Rev Hugh Boyle Dublin and Lettermacaward

- Fr PJ Brady OFM, Killarney, Ballintra, Meath and Westmeath

- Peadar Quinn, Fintown

- Henry Bradley, Killygordon

- Thomas Walker, Dungloe

- Florence McBride (Flor), Letterkenny and Mayo

- Patsy Hegarty, Stranorlar and Convoy

- Elizabeth Hannon, Greencastle

- May Josephine Kelly, Killygordon and London

- Sean Moynihan, Derry, Kerry and Bridgend

Patrick Pearse Kelly, Drumkeen

The death has taken place in Brentwood Manor Nursing home of Patrick Pearse Kelly, 17 St Bridget’s Crescent, Drumkeen, Co Donegal, F93 VE4F.

Pearse will be lovingly missed by his sons Douglas (Roseanne), Pearse Jnr and Robert, his grandchildren Jessica, Riannon, Douglas, Pádraig, Lúcás, Fionnuala, Oisín, Fíachra, Leah and Aoibhín, his brothers Tom, Michael and Chris (Aberdeen) and sister Margaret Bonner, his nieces, nephews and all her extended family and friends.

Pearse was predeceased by his wife Jean, son Jeremiah, his parents, brothers and sisters may they all rest in peace.

Pearse will be reposing from 2pm on Tuesday, December 17 at his late residence, 17 St Bridget’s Crescent, Drumkeen and all day Wednesday for respects to be paid.

Funeral from there on Thursday morning at 10.30am going to St Patrick’s Church, Drumkeen for 11am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please.

John Grant, Buncrana

The death has occurred of John Grant (Butcher), Ballymagan, Buncrana, Co Donegal.

John is predeceased by his parents Edward and Elizabeth, his brother Michael and his sisters Betty and Nora.

John will be sadly missed by his sisters Molloy, Peggy, and Rosaleen, his sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins and the wider family circle.

John’s remains will be reposing at his residence from 4pm on Tuesday. December 17.

Funeral from there on Thursday at 10am going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family time from 11pm to 11am each day.

Funeral can be viewed live here.

Rev Hugh Boyle Dublin and Lettermacaward

The death has occurred of Rev Hugh Boyle CSSp, Kimmage Manor, Dublin and late of Lettermacaward.

Missionary in Ireland and Brazil. Son of the late Annie (née Gallagher) and John Boyle. Deeply regretted by his sisters Sarah and May, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, extended family, friends and Spiritan confrères. Predeceased by his sister Kathleen, brothers Connell, Fr Niall and John, sister-in-law Ann and brother-in-law Ken.

Funeral Mass will take place at 11am on Wednesday, December 18 in the Church of the Holy Spirit, Kimmage Manor D12 WP44 followed by burial at Dardistown Cemetery.

Fr PJ Brady OFM, Killarney, Ballintra, Meath and Westmeath

The death has occurred of Fr PJ Brady OFM, Franciscan Friary, Killarney, Kerry, late of the Station House, Ballintra, Co Donegal and former staff member of the Agricultural College, Multyfarnham, Co Westmeath.

He passed away peacefully after a long illness at Fatima Home, Tralee. Beloved son of the late Patrick and Margaret and much loved brother of Hugh, Eugene, Mary Teresa Roper, Michael, Phelim, Breege, Margaret Doran, Gerard, Gabrielle McDevitt and the late Pauline. Sadly missed by his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives, the Franciscan Community, Killarney and the Friars of the Irish Franciscan Province.

Reposing at the Franciscan Friary, Killarney on Wednesday, December 18 from 4pm to 8pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday morning at 12 noon, followed by burial in the adjoining Friary graveyard.

Peadar Quinn, Fintown

The death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital of Peadar Quinn, Beaghmore, Fintown, F94 HH50.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Anne, daughter Fiona (Darren), son Rory (Ellie), grandchildren Conor and Oisín, brother John (Ardara), Patsy (Donegal), Anne (Galway), Marjorie (U.S.A) and Mary (Laghey), sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Peadar will repose at his home from 11am on Tuesday, December 17. Requiem Mass in St Colmcille's Chapel, Fintown, at 11 am on Thursday, Deccember 19, with burial afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. Rosary both nights at 9pm with family time from 10 pm until 11 am each day and on the morning of the funeral. The Funeral Mass can be viewed on the Baile-na-Finne Facebook page.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to The National Kidney Support Centre, Beaumont Hospital, c/o any family member.

A shuttle bus will run from the car park at Páirc Acla, Fintown, F94KI92, from 4pm on both days.

Henry Bradley, Killygordon

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Henry Bradley, Gleneely, Crossroads, Killygordon F93 K542.

Beloved husband of Mary, much loved father of Marie (late Ken), Harry (Margaret), Michael (Valerie), Ann (Bryan), Kathleen and Brendan (Rachel), loving granda of Ryan, Níamh, Éoin, Charlotte, Jack, Jessica and Maxine, dearest brother of Mary and the late John, Maggie, Ellen, Michael and Seamus.

Reposing at the family home, on Tuesday, December 17 from 2pm to 10pm.

Funeral from the family home on Thursday, December 19 at 10.30 a.m. for Requiem Mass at 11 a.m. in St. Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam. The house is private on Wednesday, December 18 and on the morning of the funeral. Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his entire family circle.

Thomas Walker, Dungloe

The sudden death has occured of Thomas Walker, Gweedore Road, Dungloe.

Predeceased by his mother Mary Ann, his father Tommy, sisters Kathleen Rose and Noreen and his brother Eddie.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Rachel (formerly Moore of Newmills), his sisters Patricia, Ann and Mary, his brother Tony, brothers-in-law Cornelius (Ferry), JB (Harley), and Raymond (Griffin) and sister-in-law Mary (Walker).

Missed by Rachel’s family, his father-in-law John, mother-in-law Charlotte, brothers-in-law Johnny, Trevor and Stephen, sister-in-laws Diane (Hamilton), Sandra (Buchanan), and all of their partners.

Adored and deeply missed by his nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grand nephews, extended family and wide circle of friends.

Remains will repose in his home on the Gweedore Road, F94H6X6, this on Monday, December 16 from 5pm, and on Tuesday.

Rosary both evenings at 8pm, after which the house will be private.

Funeral on Wednesday at 11am in St Crona’s Church Dungloe, with burial afterwards in Maghery cemetery.

House private on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Donegal Down Syndrome.

Florence McBride (Flor), Letterkenny and Mayo

The death has occurred at her home of Florence ‘Flor’ McBride (née Higgins), 1, Errigal View, Letterkenny, formerly Claremorris, Co. Mayo.

Retired Nurse, Dungloe and National X-Ray Unit. Predeceased by her husband Paddy and all her siblings, most recently brother Tommy Higgins on December 7, 2024 (Claremorris).

Deeply regretted by her stepdaughter Geraldine Rice and stepson Sean McBride, many nieces, nephews, and wonderful neighbours.

Reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny (F92 XE35) from 4.30pm to 6.30pm on Monday 16th December 2024, where you are most welcome to pay your respects, concluding with removal to St.Eunans Cathedral for Reception Prayers at 7pm.

Reposing overnight for 11am Requiem Mass on Tuesday, December 17 which can be viewed live here followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if wished to the Donegal Hospice, c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

Patsy Hegarty, Stranorlar and Convoy

The death has taken place  at Letterkenny University Hospital of Patsy Hegarty, Lettermakenny, Stranorlar F93 TRW8 and formerly from Drumhumberland, Convoy.

Sadly missed by his brothers John (Strabane), Hughie (Raphoe), Anthony (Raphoe) and Michael (Strabane), sisters Mary McGinley (Kilmacrennan), Margaret Watson (Scotland) and Nellie Hegarty (Raphoe), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Patsy is predeceased by his wife Kathleen (2020) and his parents Patrick and Kathleen.

Patsy’s remains are reposing at his late residence on Sunday, December 15 from 5pm until 10pm and on Monday, December 16 from 12 noon until 10pm with Rosary both nights at 9pm.

Funeral from there on Tuesday, December 17 at 10am going to St Mary’s Church Convoy for 11am Requiem Mass with interment afterwards in the New Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Medical 3, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Elizabeth Hannon, Greencastle

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Elizabeth Hannon, Balleighan West, Greencastle F93 D585.

Beloved Wife of Michael and much loved Mother of Catherine (Declan) and Seamus. Devoted granny of Dáithí, Cahir, Charlie and Conan.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her Sister and Brothers, Nieces and Nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours. 

Elizabeth’s remains will leave the Eternal Light Chapel Of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, F92 XE35 on Monday, December 16 at 4pm going to her home. Family time from 10pm to 11am.

Funeral from there on Wednesday, December 18 at 10.20am for 11am Funeral Mass in St Columba’s Church, Drung followed by Interment in Drung Cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.stcolumbasdrung.net. 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Cancer Care West C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

May Josephine Kelly, Killygordon and London

The death has occurred of Mary (May) Josephine Kelly (née Moss), Barnes, London and ormerly of Cronalaughey, Killygordon.

Beloved daughter of the late Edward and Mary Ellen Moss. May will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her heartbroken daughters Mary (Martin), Jacqueline, Rachel (Nigel), and Patricia; brothers Hugh (Margaret) and Michael (Patricia); sisters Phylis, Betty (Philip), Fidelma (Paddy), Brigid, Geraldine (Gez) and Ted; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, and neighbours. She is predeceased by her brother, Patrick Moss (London).

Funeral arrengements to follow.

Sean Moynihan, Derry, Kerry and Bridgend

The death has occurred at his home of Sean Moynihan, 56 Culmore Road, Derry and formerly Lissivigeen, Killarney, Co Kerry.

Predeceased by his loving wife Kathleen, née McLaughlin, Bridgend. Much loved father of Kerry, Brendan, Sean and Aoibheann and dear brother of Christopher, Mary, Cait and Bernie. Deeply regretted by his loving sons, daughters, son-in-law,-daughter-in-law, grandchildren, brother, sisters, extended family and friends.

Removal from Murphy's Funeral Home (F93PW96) on Sunday at 2pm going to his late residence where you are all welcome to pay your respects. Family time please from 10pm to 11am.

Removal from there on Tuesday afternoon at 12.15pm to St Aengus' Church, Burt for Mass at 1.00pm followed by interment in St Mura's Graveyard, Fahan. Requiem mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/burt

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, to St Patrick's Missionary Society, Kiltegan Fathers c/o any family member.

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