Deaths in Donegal - Monday morning, February 20, 2023

The following deaths have occurred:

- Margaretta (Etta) Elizabeth Hayes Killygordon and formerly of Raphoe

- Danielle Longmore, (née Honan), Wicklow and formerly Donegal

- Patrick (Logie) Mc Gee, Lunniaghbeg, Derrybeg

- Brigid (Bridie) McDonald (née McNally), Three Trees, Quigley’s Point

- Denis Doherty, Croragh, Culdaff and formerly of Newcastle, County Dublin

- Mary Kinsella, Ballyshannon and Dublin

- David Devine, formerly Ballindrait, Lifford

Margaretta (Etta) Elizabeth Hayes Killygordon and formerly of Raphoe

The peaceful death has taken place of Margaretta Elizabeth Hayes known as Etta, at the home of her daughter Pamela and son-in-law Stanley Patterson, Clonarl, Killygordon. Etta formerly lived at Lisnoble, Raphoe.

Deeply regretted by her son john and daughter-in- law Marion, daughter Valerie, daughter Pamela and son-in-law Stanley. Etta will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Rachel, Sarah, Emma, George, Iain and Kathryn. Also her great grandchildren Josh, Faith, Leah, Zoe, Hannah and Freddie, extended family and friends.

Her remains will repose at Clonarl today, Monday, February 20. Funeral leaving from there on Tuesday, February 21, at 1pm for 2pm funeral service in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Raphoe followed by burial in the family plot in the adjoining graveyard. House private from 10pm to 10am and on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu to St Eunan’s Cathedral Church care of any family member or Terence McClintock funeral director. The funeral service can be viewed live on Craig’s Media Facebook page www.fb.me/rhv.northwest

Danielle Longmore, (née Honan), Wicklow and formerly Donegal

Danielle Longmore née Honan passed away peacefully on February 8, 2023, after bravely fighting cancer for thirteen months, while on her last adventure to Palermo Sicily. Danielle fought that fight with the love and support of her best friend and soulmate Ian, her fearless daughters Chloe, Megan and Mia, her cherished son Adam and of course Buddy.

She is missed by her mam and dad, Clare and Frank Honan, of Falcarragh where Danielle and the family spent many happy days. Her sisters Carla (Barry and Alex Sheehan), Rachel (Tom Franiuk), Nuala and her son Dylan, Katie and all her aunts and uncles and by her mother and father-in-law Lillian and Martin and the extended Longmore family, and her wide circle of friends.

Danielle’s life was filled with adventures and fun filled moments however in the last 13 months despite the fear in her heart there was a determination to make as many happy memories for all those around her.

Danielle will rest at the family home (A63 X651) from 1pm until 8pm on Thursday and Friday. House private thereafter. Removal on Saturday at 1.20pm to St Anthony’s Church, Kilcoole, walking from the credit union, arriving for a funeral service at 2pm after which Danielle will be laid to rest in Kilquade New Cemetery.

In keeping with Danielle’s wishes those attending are requested to wear bright colours. The funeral service will be streamed. People attending the family home (A63 X651) at Oaklawn View are requested to park at the Newcastle Community Centre.

Patrick (Logie) Mc Gee, Lunniaghbeg, Derrybeg

The death has taken place at his home of Patrick (Logie) Mc Gee, Lunniaghbeg, Derrybeg.

His remains will repose at his home from 4pm today, Sunday, February 19.

Rosary nightly at 8pm. House private after rosary until 11am.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday, February 21, at 11am in St Mary’s Chapel, Derrybeg, with interment afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty, funeral director's Facebook page.

Brigid (Bridie) McDonald (née McNally), Three Trees, Quigley’s Point

The death has taken place at the Donegal hospice of Brigid (Bridie) McDonald (née McNally), Three Trees, Quigley’s Point, F93 P590.

Loving wife of Patrick and beloved-mother of Michael, Tommy, Paddy, David, Rose, and James. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her grandchildren, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, wide family circle and friends.

Bridie’s remains will repose at her home on Saturday, February 18, from 5pm where you are welcome to pay your respects. Funeral Mass will take place on Monday at 11am in the Sacred Heart Church, Muff, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Bridie’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/sacred-heart-muff Family flowers only, or if desired, donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice, c/o any Family member.

Denis Doherty, Croragh, Culdaff and formerly of Newcastle, County Dublin 

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Denis Doherty, Croragh, Culdaff and formerly of Newcastle, County Dublin.

A retired Garda Sergeant, he was the beloved husband of Mary and father of George, Denis, Yvonne and Shaun. Sadly missed by his wife, sons, daughter, sisters Mary and Una and his brother George, his grandchildren, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law and brother-in-law.

Denis’s remains will repose at the home of  his daughter, Yvonne, at Bunagee, Culdaff, from 11am to 2pm on Sunday and 4p, to 7pm on Monday, where you are welcome to pay your respects. House is private outside of these times.

Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Bocan, Culdafff, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Mary Kinsella, Ballyshannon and Dublin

The death has occurred of Mary Kinsella, née Dolan, Clondalkin and formerly of Ballyshannon. She passed away peacefully on February 17, after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of all the staff of Our Lady’s Hospice, Harold’s Cross. 

Beloved wife of John and much-loved mother of Andrea and Paul, sadly missed by her loving husband, children, son-in-law Cameron, her adored grandchildren Olivia and James, sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, friends and colleagues in PEK Contract Flooring.

Reposing at her home on Sunday from 2pm to 4pm. Funeral Mass Monday at 11am in Church of the Immaculate Conception, Clondalkin Village followed by burial in Newlands Cemetery.

To view Mary's Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am go to: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/Camera/clondalkin-village-parish-church.

David Devine, formerly Ballindrait, Lifford

The death has taken place in Manchester of David Devine on  February 13, formerly of Ballindrait, Lifford. Funeral will take place on Tuesday, February 28 followed by a burial in Manchester. 

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