Deaths in Donegal - Monday morning, August 28
The following deaths have taken place:
- Patrick Murray, Liscooley
- Kathleen (Mary Catherine) McGee Derrybeg / Glasgow
- Ernan Coughlan, Kincasslagh / Dublin
- Stefan Toth, Stranorlar / Slovakia
- Doctor John Gallagher, Strabane /Arranmore Island
- Brigid Holmes (née Byrne), Newtowncunningham
- Anthony Gibbons, Clonmany
- Seamus McElwee, Fintown
Patrick Murray, Liscooley
The death has occurred at Donegal Hospice of Patrick Murray, Liscooley Villas, Liscooley and formerly of Gortin South, Castlefin. Sadly missed by his sister Annie McDevitt and his nieces and nephews (Gortin South, Castlefin).
Reposing at his late residence. Family time from 11pm to 11am. Funeral from there, on Tuesday, August 29 at 10.15am, going to St. Patrick's Church, Murlog, Lifford for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice c/o Kennedy's Funeral Directors, Castlefin.
Kathleen (Mary Catherine) McGee Derrybeg / Glasgow
The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Kathleen (Mary Catherine) McGee, Carrickboyle, Derrybeg and formerly of Glasgow.
Predeceased by her sisters, Phyllis and Frances and brother Thomas. Sadly missed by her husband Danny, daughter Maureen, sons, Danny, Thomas, Stephen and Kieran, sisters, Bridget, Eileen, Theresa, Tricia and Margaret, in-laws, grandchildren, Jonny, David, Declan, Lauren, Kirstin, Stirling and Trinity, great-grandchildren Chloe and Ciara and extended family and friends.
Reposing at the family home in Carrickboyle. Rosary nightly at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, August 30, in St. Mary's Church, Derrybeg at 11am with interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery. The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page at https://bit.ly/3DoIMm.
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice.
Ernan Coughlan, Kincasslagh / Dublin
The death has occurred of Ernan Coughlan, Meenbanad, Kincasslagh and Sandymount, Dublin.
He passed away peacefully surrounded by his devoted family in Letterkenny University Hospital. Beloved husband of Pauline (née O’Brien) and much-loved father of Lisa and Niamh.
Predeceased by his parents Rupert and Róisín (Séan John) and his sister Róisín O’Doherty. Sadly missed by siblings Liam, Malachy and Eileen, his sisters and brother-in-law, his nieces, nephews, cousins, good friends and neighbours.
Funeral Mass Monday, August 28 at 11am in Kincasslagh, followed by burial immediately afterwards in Belcruit Cemetery.
Donations, if desired, in lieu of flowers, to the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association of Ireland (ILFA) care of McGlynn's Funeral Home. Mass can be viewed on the Kincasslagh Parish Facebook page.
Stefan Toth, Stranorlar / Slovakia
The sudden death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Stefan Toth, 34 Strath Aoibhinn, Mullindrait, Stranorlar (F93 C8PO), and formerly of Bratislava, Slovakia.
Beloved husband of Jana, and much loved father of Adriana, Lucia, and Matthew; cherished brother of Peter, Rasto, Iveta, Lenka and Dana. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughters, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
Funeral leaving his late residence on Monday, August 28, at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am. Interment afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery.
The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish webcam at: https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar
The house and funeral is private to family and close friends only, please.
Doctor John Gallagher Strabane / Arranmore Island
The death has taken at his home of Doctor John Gallagher, 52 Urney Road, Strabane and formerly of Arranmore Island.
Beloved husband of Phyllis, much loved father of Claire and Orla, father-in-law of Eran and Lawrence, dearly loved grandfather of Maya, Keren, Conor and Caitlin and brother of Nancy, Eddie and the late Pat and Neilly.
Requiem Mass in St Mary's Church, Melmount, Strabane on Tuesday, August 28 at 10am. Interment afterwards in Strabane Cemetery.
Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren, brother, sister and family circle.
Donations in lieu of flowers please to Marie Curie. The house is strictly private to family and friends only.
The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam at: http://www.melmountparish.com/webtv.html
Brigid Holmes (née Byrne), Newtowncunningham
The death has occurred of Brigid Holmes, (née Byrne), Monglass, Newtowncunningham. She passed away peacefully at her late residence surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by parents, John and Mary Byrne, son, Kieran, daughter, Jacqueline and brother, Laurence. Sadly missed by her husband, Sammy, daughters, Máire and Dave, Brenda and Sean and Rachael and Neil, sons, Gerard and Kathleen and Sean and Catherine.
Fondly remembered by brothers John and Michael, sisters Ellen, Rosie, Kathleen, nieces and nephews, grandchildren extended family members, neighbours and many friends.
Funeral from her late residence on Monday, August 28 going to All Saint’s Church, Newtowncunningham for 11am Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time on the morning of the funeral, please.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers to Saint Vincent De Paul Society, Newtowncunningham.
Anthony Gibbons, Clonmany
The death has taken place in Tipton, Birmingham, England of Anthony (Tony) Gibbons, formerly Minahaw, Clonmany.
Beloved partner of Margaret, dear friend of Wendy and Jenny. Son of the late Gerry and Katie, brother of Jimmy, Grace, Kathleen, Hannah, Eddie, Mary, and the late John, Gerry, Bridget and infant Patrick Martin.
His remains are reposing at his sister Hannah, and brother-in-law Joe Toland’s residence, Cleagh, Clonmany.
Funeral leaving from there on Monday, August 28, at 10.40am, going to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany for Requiem Mass at 11am, with burial afterwards in the new cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Saint Columbcille Village, c/o any family member or Comiskey Funeral Directors.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live at: www.churchservices.tv/clonmany
Seamus McElwee, Fintown
The peaceful death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital of Seamus McElwee, Macalla, Currien, Fintown, (F94N7C3).
Seamus, a retired school principal, is the beloved husband of Clare and loving father to Donal and Cathal, daughters-in-law Jennifer and Aimee and beloved grandchildren, Eunan, Éila, Thomas and Rosie, sister Sheila, brother Hugh and recently predeceased by his brother Sean McElwee, nieces, nephews and a large circle of family and friends.
Requiem Mass at 11am on Monday morning, August 28, in St Colmcille’s Chapel, Fintown, with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. Family time on the morning of the funeral.
The Mass can be streamed live via the church's Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/Teach-Pobal-Cholmcille-Naofa-Baile-na-Finne-366683274293668
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