Deaths in Donegal - Monday evening, October 9

The following deaths have taken place:

- John Mc Garvey, 41 Rosemount, Kilmacrennan and formerly of Termon

- Sheila McGee, Ballintra

- Mina Whyte, Castlederg and Convoy

- Marie Chambers, Glasgow and Dungloe

- Liam Doogan, Letterkenny

John Mc Garvey, 41 Rosemount, Kilmacrennan and formerly of Termon

The death has occurred in Galway University Hospital of John Mc Garvey, 41 Rosemount, Kilmacrennan F92 K6R0, formerly Barnes, Termon.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Kathleen, family Grace Ann, Patricia (Herrity), John, Marie (O’Hara), Oliver, Damian and Cathy, sons-in-law Liam, Paul and Matt, daughters-in-law Trish and Diana, 15 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, sisters Bridie Mc Mahon, Sheila Mc Laughlin, Catherine Graham and Bernie Doherty, brother Denis, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Grace, sister Mary Gaughan and granddaughters Saoirse and Iona.

Remains will repose at his home from 5pm on Tuesday, October 10. Requiem Mass on Thursday, October 12 at 3pm in St Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Columba’s Church Kilmacrennan on the following link:

Church Services TV St Columba's Church Kilmacrennan.

Family time from 10pm until 11am and on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the family room ICU Galway University Hospital, c/o any family member or Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.

Sheila McGee, Ballintra

The death has occurred peacefully, at Donegal Community Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, of Sheila McGee, née Lynch, of Rath, Ballintra, F94E2T5

Predeceased by her husband, Jude, her brothers, Charlie and Pat, sisters, Tilly and Mary Teresa, deeply regretted by her daughters, Karen (David) and Paula (JP), much-loved grandmother to Eoin, Holly, Noah, Aoibh and Zoe.

He remains are reposing at her late residence on Monday from 2pm until 9pm. House private on the morning of the funeral, please. 

Removal on Tuesday to St Brigid's Church, Ballintra, for 11am Funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Funeral Mass may be also be viewed online at https://www.churchservices.tv/ballintra

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to Donegal Community Hospital Patients Comfort Fund c/o Jackie Carron Funeral Directors or any family member.

Mina Whyte, Castlederg and Convoy

The peaceful death has taken place, at Altnagelvin Hospital, of Mina Whyte, 26 Muckle Hill View, Castlederg, BT817TR and formerly of Knockagannon Convoy.

Predeceased by her partner John Boyd, loving mother of Stephen, Elaine and Robert (Charlene), devoted grandmother to Tabitha, Joshua, Benjamin, Zara, Sophie, Jonathan, Harrison, Samuel and Charlie.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence.

Funeral leaving from there on Tuesday at 12.30pm for 1pm funeral service in Drumlegagh Presbyterian Church, followed by burial afterwards in the family plot in the adjoining graveyard. Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only please, donations, in lieu, to Drumlegagh Presbyterian Church building fund care of any family member or Terence McClintock funeral director.

Marie Chambers, Glasgow and Dungloe

The death has occurred of Marie Chambers (née Gallagher), Glasgow, formerly of Dooey, Dungloe. She passed away peacefully at home with her beloved husband Vincent, son Joe and daughter Martina by her side.  

Daughter to the late Josie and Mary Kate Gallagher, sister to Francis, Pat and Jim, Nana to Cliodhna, Aaron, Eva, Nathan, Ethan and Mya, mother-in-law to Amanda and Stephen and friend to many.  

Viewing will take place on Saturday, October 14 at Anderson Maguire, 15 - 17 Hamilton Street, Glasgow, G42 0PL between 2pm and 4pm.  

Funeral will take place at 9.30am on Monday, October 16 2023 at Holycross RC chapel, 113 Dixon Ave, G42 8ER thereafter to the Linn Crematorium, 413 Lainshaw Drive, G45 9SP.  

Family flowers only, please. 

Liam Doogan, Ard Colmcille, Letterkenny

The sudden death has taken place of Liam Doogan in hospital in England formerly of Ard Colmcille, Letterkenny.

Predeceased by his parents Colm and Susan (née McTeague), he is deeply regretted by his loving wife Eleanor, daughter Rhiannon, son-in-law Edward, sister Sandra, brother Colm and his two nieces Niamh and Eimear.

Funeral arrangements later.

Enquiries to Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Rd., Letterkenny. Tel: 086 8862342.

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