Deaths in Donegal - Saturday morning, July 8
The following deaths have occurred:
- Billy Magee, Dromore, Raphoe
- Raymond Sweetman Buncrana and Finglas
- Peter Francis Callaghan Newtownards and Churchill
- Jimmy O’Donovan Lifford and Athlone
- Brian O'Donnell, Main Street, Ardara
- Mary Kelly, Convoy
- Sheila Mc Fadden, Gweedore
- John Gill, Cork and Buncrana
- Margaret Cahill, Rathmullan
- Michael Daly, Laois and Ballyshannon
- Paddy Kennedy, London, Meath and Carrick
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 5pm to 11pm on Saturday, July 8 and 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.
Raymond Sweetman Buncrana and Finglas
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Raymond Sweetman of 12 Oakfield Court, Buncrana, formally Finglas, Dublin surrounded by his loving family.
Beloved husband of Peggy, much loved Father to Jonathan, Michelle, Caroline and Catherine and their partners Thomas, Kevin and Stephen.
Raymond will be deeply missed by his grandchildren, Sophie Rae, Èirinn, Mia, Cillian and Baby Alfie, his heartbroken brothers Pat, Thomas and Gerard, his sisters Carmel and Mary, his brothers and sisters-in-laws, nieces and nephews and his circle of friends and neighbours.
Reposing at his home on Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 10pm.
Funeral leaving his late home at 9.20am for Requiem Mass.
Family only on morning of funeral.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Croí Heart and Stroke Charity and Say Aphasia c/o any family member or McLaughlin and Mc Laughlin’s funeral Directors.
Peter Francis Callaghan Newtownards and Churchill
The death has taken place in Belfast of Peter Francis Callaghan, Newtownards, BT23 and formally of Tullymore, Churchill, F92 XK46.
Predeceased by his grandparents Francie and Mary Ellen (née Gallagher).
Sadly missed by mother Eileen Callaghan, children Amy and Robert Camron, brother Gary and Kirsty, Dunngannon, sister Kerrie, Newcastle Upon Tyne, nieces and nephews and a wide circle of family and friends.
Peter’s remains will repose at his mother Eileen’s residence at Tullymore, Churchill from 10am Saturday on July 8. Funeral from there going to St. Colmcilles Church Glendowan for Requiem Mass at 1pm on Sunday, July 9. Private cremation will take place after in Lakelands Crematorium Cavan.
Family flowers only, please.
Donations to M.S Society of Ireland if desired.
Funeral service can be viewed on http://www.churchservices.tv/churchhill.
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 home on Saturday, July 8, from 2pm.
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/
Brian O'Donnell, Main Street, Ardara
The death has taken place at Brentwood Manor Nursing Home Convoy of Brian O'Donnell, Main Street, Ardara. Deeply regretted by his loving family, brothers Brendan (U.S.A) and Godfrey and sister Nancy.
Sadly missed by his nieces, nephews relatives neighbours and friends.
His remains will repose at Shovlins Funeral Home, Sandfield on Saturday from 5pm followed by removal to The Church Of The Holy Family, Ardara arriving at 7pm.
Funeral Mass on Sunday at 11am with Cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium Co. Cavan
House private, please.
Mary Kelly, Convoy
The peaceful death has taken place at Brindley Manor Nursing Home, Convoy of Mary Kelly, née Bonner, 35 Ard Mhuilleann, Convoy.
Predeceased by her loving husband John Joe Kelly and brothers Tommy and Tony Bonner.
Mary will be deeply missed and remembered, with much love by her daughter Louise (Noel), Sabrina, Jackie (Kevin), Elaine (Jay), son Johnny (Rachel) and Lorraine, grandchildren Corey, Maddi, Evan, Glen, Leon, David, Katie, John and Dhuirmuid, her brother Paddy Bonner and sisters-in-law Mary, Monica and Maggie, neighbours, friends and wider family circle.
Remains reposing at her late residence.
Funeral leaving her home on Sunday, July 9, at 12.30pm for Funeral Mass at 1pm in St Mary’s Church, Convoy with interment afterwards in the family plot in The Old Cemetery, Convoy.
Family time from 10pm to 12 noon, with rosary each evening at 9pm.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Brindley Manor Nursing Home c/o Terence Mc Clintock, Funeral Director, Convoy.
Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Sheila Mc Fadden, Gweedore
The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Sheila Mc Fadden, 5 Áras Bhríde, Gweedore, originally from Lunnaigh, Derrybeg.
Predeceased by her husband Eddie, brothers, Willie and Tom Coll and sister Anna Mc Fadden.
Sadly missed by her daughters; Rebecca and Marian, sons; John and Eugene, sisters; Rosie Ferry (Lunniagh) and Máire Doohan (Curransport), brother Hughie Coll (Dublin), grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family and friends.
Reposing at her daughter Rebecca's home in Ray, Falcarragh, (F92 C3K6). House private on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass in St. Mary Church, Derrybeg, on Saturday, July 8, at 11am, with burial afterwards in Cnoc Fola Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page https://bit.ly/3DoIMm.
John Gill, Cork and Buncrana
The death has occurred of John Gill, Moore's Place, Cobh, Cork and Buncrana. Much-loved husband of the late Hancy, née Sheehan and much-loved father of Martin, Kathleen, Kieran, Ken and the late Shaun.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his daughter, sons, daughter-in-law Margaret, Kieran’s partner Deirdre, Kathleen’s partner Tadgh, his grandchildren Sarah, Conor, Shauna, Abby, Amy, Maia, Anita and Mikey, brothers-in-law, sister in law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, his faithful dog and friend Benji and a wide circle of friends.
John will repose at the home of his son at Tay Road Cobh P24E362 on Saturday, July 8 from 4pm to 6pm and on Sunday, July 9 from 4pm with prayers at 6pm. Reception into St. Colman’s Cathedral on Monday, July 10 at 10.45am for 11am Requiem Mass followed by burial in St. Colman’s Cemetery.
John’s Requiem Mass will be livestreamed on www.cobhcathedralparish.ie.
Margaret Cahill, Rathmullan
The death has occurred of Margaret Cahill formerly of Rathmullan. Margaret passed away peacefully at her home in Kenmare. Predeceased by her beloved husband Dan, she will be sadly missed by her sons Daniel, Patrick, Cillian, Kevin and Cormac, her adoring grandchildren Daniel, Donal, Ada, Jim, Ronan and Cillian, daughters-in-law Anne-Marie, Catherine, Karina, Deirdre and Rose, sisters Mary, Susan and Eileen and brothers William, Patsy, Thomas and John, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Reposing at Finnegan's Funeral Home.
Funeral Mass in Holy Cross Church, Kenmare at 10.30am on Saturday, July 8 which will be live-streamed here, followed by burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Kenmare. House private please.
Michael Daly, Laois and Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Michael Daly, Rathmoyle, Abbeyleix, Laois and Ballyshannon. He passed away in his 79th year. Predeceased by his infant son Michael, his parents James and Sarah (née Likely).
Deeply regretted by his heartbroken partner Anna, his daughters Sandra, Lynda, Tracey, Pamela and his son Gerard, their mother Sally and his grandchildren and great grandchild, his brothers Pat and Gerard his sisters Anne and Breedge, extended family, neighbours, relatives and a very large circle of friends and his beloved dog Jack.
Reposing at his home 1 Rathmoyle Road, Abbeyleix on Saturday, July 8, from 2pm, with Rosary at 8pm. Removal from his home on Sunday at 10.30am to the Church of The Most Holy Rosary, Abbeyleix for 11am Requiem Mass. Cremation service will take place on Monday at 12 noon in Newlands Cross Crematorium, Dublin.
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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