Deaths in Donegal - Monday morning, July 10

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The following deaths have occurred:

- Bridget Nolan, née McCaul, Meath, England and Donegal Town

- Patricia McCallig, Cluain Barron, Ballyshannon

- Peter Sweeney, Letterkenny and formerly of Drumkeen

- Anna Ferguson, Carndonagh and formerly of Glasgow

- Mary Bonner, Doochary and Creeslough 

- Billy Magee, Dromore, Raphoe

- Jimmy O’Donovan, Lifford and Athlone

- Paddy Kennedy, London, Meath and Carrick

Bridget Nolan, née McCaul, Meath, England and Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Bridget Nolan, née McCaul, Mount Dutton, Oldcastle, Meath, Birmingham, UK and Donegal Town. She passed away peacefully at St Joseph’s Nursing Home, Virginia. 

Predeceased by her parents Peter and Bridget and by her sisters Mary and Nora, her brothers Patrick, Peter and Sean, Bridget is sadly missed by her sister Margaret, Birmingham, her sister-in-law Kathleen McCaul, her nieces and nephews in Ireland and in the UK and USA, as well as her many grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and friends.

Bridget’s family would like to acknowledge and thank her wonderful neighbours in Mount Dutton for how they helped Bridget over many years and the staff at St Joseph’s Nursing Home for their kindness and care to Bridget over the recent months. 

Bridget will repose at Gibney’s Funeral Home, Oldcastle, on Monday, July 10, from 6-8pm with her funeral taking place at 11am on Tuesday, July 11 at St Brigid’s Church, Oldcastle, with burial afterwards in the local cemetery. 

The Funeral Mass may be viewed via the following link: https://www.churchmedia.tv/st-brigids-church-oldcastle.

Patricia McCallig, Cluain Barron, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Patricia McCallig, Cluain Barron, Ballyshannon. She passed away peacefully at the Donegal Community Hospital, Donegal Town in her 92nd year.

Reposing at the Donegal Community Hospital on Monday, July 10 from 5.30pm to 6.30pm followed by removal to arrive at St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon at 7.15pm to repose overnight.

Mass of the the Resurrection on Tuesday at 12 noon with interment in the Abbey Assaroe Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Donegal Community Hospital c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon.

The Funeral Mass shall be streamed live on St. Patrick’s Church page at www.church services.tv/Stpatricksballyshannon/

Peter Sweeney, Letterkenny and formerly of Drumkeen

The death has occurred of Peter Sweeney, Letterkenny and formerly of Drumkeen. Peter will repose at the funeral home, Port Road, Letterkenny (F92P407) on Monday, July 10 from 6.30pm - 8.30 pm.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday, July 11 in St Patrick's Church, Drumkeen with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Any enquiries to Con mc Daid Funeral Directors.

Anna Ferguson, Carndonagh and formerly of Glasgow

The death has taken place at Carndonagh Community Hospital of Anna Ferguson, Ard Chlochar, Carndonagh and formerly of Glasgow.

Anna’s remain are reposing at Liam Collins funeral premises, Station Road, Carndonagh (F93 E4FN) where you are welcome to pay your respects on Monday from 11am to 1pm and from 6pm to 10pm.

Anna’s funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday at 11am in the Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only or donations if desired in lieu to the Carndonagh Community Hospital Patients Comfort Fund care of any family member.

Anna’s funeral Mass can be view live from http://www.carndonaghparish.com/

Mary Bonner Doochary and Creeslough

The death has occurred at Donegal hospice of Mary Bonner Ballinacurry, Doochary and formerly from Drimnaraw, Cresslough.

Her remains will be reposing at Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny. Removal going to McGlynn’s Funeral Home in Dungloe.

Viewing Sunday, July 9, from 5pm. Rosary at 9pm.

Removal on Monday from there at 11.15am going St.Brigid’s Church, Lettermacaward for 12 o’clock  Requiem Mass.

Interment after in the new cemetery.

 

Billy Magee, Dromore, Raphoe

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Billy Magee, Dromore, Raphoe.

Deeply missed by his loving partner Frances, brothers Drew (Carrigans), Sammy (St. Johnston) sisters Jacqueline (Porthall), Lorna (St. Johnston), and their families, aunts, uncles, and wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Billy is predeceased by his father Andy, 2018, and his mother May, 2021.  

Billy’s remains will repose at his sister Lorna’s residence at Riverview, St Johnston (F93 H7TK) from 11am to 11pm on Sunday, July 9.   

Funeral from there on Monday, July 10 at 1.15 pm going to St. Johnston Presbyterian Church for service at 2pm, with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. 

Family time on the morning of the funeral, please.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.

Jimmy O’Donovan Lifford and Athlone

The death has taken place of Jimmy O’Donovan, 27 Ballyduff Park, Lifford and formerly of Athlone.

Much loved father of Michael, Sandra, Roisin, Tracey and John, former husband of Noeleen and brother of Mick, Pat, Tony, Josie, Niall, Declan, Noreen and the late Brendan, Helen, Eddie and Mary.

Reposing at his late residence. Funeral leaving his home on Monday, July 10, at 10.15am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick`s Church, Murlog, Lifford at 11am. 

Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Deeply regretted by his sorrowing sons, daughters, wife, brothers, sister and family circle.

Family time please from 11pm to 11am. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam  https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/

Paddy Kennedy, Meath and Carrick

The death has occurred of Paddy Kennedy, Ealing, London, Dunshaughlin, Co Meath and formerly of Meenaneary. He passed away peacefully after a short illness in London, surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of Catherine, and much-loved father to Sinéad, Caitríona and Niamh and their partners Joe, Cathal and Paul. Paddy will be sadly missed by his heartbroken family, brothers Gerry, Teague, Noel, Aidan and Jimmy, his sisters Máire, Cáit, Ann and Martina, his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, cousins and a large circle, neighbours and friends at home and abroad.

Funeral arrangements to follow.

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Fund, through Curran’s Funeral Services or any family member.

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