Deaths in Donegal - Monday morning, February 12

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The following deaths have taken place:

- Mary O’Donnell (née Connolly) of Gaoth Dobhair and Glasgow

- Brian Anderson, Ballinabreen, Lifford and Killygordon

- Bertie Wylie, Derryvane, Muff

- Patrick J Gillespie, Glencolmcille and London

Mary O’Donnell (née Connolly) of Gaoth Dobhair and Glasgow

The death has taken place of Mary O’Donnell (née Connolly) of Strand Road, Magheraclogher and Glasgow. She passed away in The Lake House Nursing Home, Dunfanaghy.

Predeceased by her husband Hudaí, her parents Elizabeth and William, her sisters Sarah and Elizabeth. Sadly missed by her daughters Sarah and Máire, sons, Patrick, Hughie and Manus, her sister Kathleen, brother John and extended family and friends. 

Her remains will repose at her home on Monday, February 12 and on Tuesday from 12 noon - 8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm.

House private to family only until midday and after the evening Rosary.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday, February 14 at 11am in St Mary’s Church Derrybeg (F92 H289) with removal afterwards for private cremation at Lakelands Crematorium Cavan.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page.

Family flowers only, please.

Brian Anderson, Ballinabreen, Lifford and Killygordon

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Brian Anderson, Ballinabreen, Lifford F93 XDR6, and formerly Ardnaganna, Crossroads, Killygordon.

Much loved father of Peter, Paul (Grace), Donna, Jacqui, Tracy, Andrea, Sabrina, and the late Andrew, cherished Brother of Pete, Feargal, Marina, also the late P.J. Plunket, Dermot, Liam, Eugene, and Rose.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving sons, daughters, brothers, sister, 10 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Remains reposing at the residence of his daughter Tracy, at Ballinabreen, Lifford, F93 XDR6. Funeral leaving from there on Tuesday, February at 10.15am for Requiem Mass at 11am in St.Patrick’s church, Murlog. Interment in St.Mary’s  Cemetery, Castlefin.

The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish webcam here.

Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the Funeral.

Bertie Wylie, Derryvane, Muff

The death has taken place of Bertie Wylie, Derryvane, Muff. He passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital.

Beloved son of the late Moses and Martha, Derryvane, Muff. Dear brother of the late David and John, dearest brother-in-law of Helen, much-loved uncle of Iain and devoted great-uncle of Connor and Niamh.

Funeral service in Knowhead Presbyterian Church on Monday, February 12 at 2 o’clock. Interment afterwards in Drumhaggart cemetery.

Patrick J Gillespie, Glencolmcille and London

The death has occurred of Patrick J Gillespie, Kentish Town, London, formerly of Kinnakillew, Glencolmcille. Predeceased by his parents John and Teresa and brother Peter. Sadly missed by all the family.

Funeral Mass on Monday, February 12 at St Columba's Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille at 12 noon followed by ashes interment in the adjoining cemetery.The funeral Mass can be viewed here.

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