Deaths in Donegal - Saturday morning, June 3

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The following deaths have occurred:

- Peadar Conaghan, Gortahork

- Bridie Doherty, Buncrana

- Bridget Logue, Muff

- Terry Tinney, London and Castlefinn  

- Mary Doherty, Moneydara

- Edel Devine, Ballindrait and Lifford

- Mary Clifford, Dublin and Dunkineely

- Hugh Watters, Letterkenny

- Leanne Marie Stapleton, USA and Portnoo

 

Peadar Conaghan, Gortahork

The death has taken place, in Letterkenny University Hospital, of Peadar Conaghan, Meenlaragh, Gortahork F92 W2V5. Predeceased by his parents John and Margaret, his brothers John, Patrick, James, Hughie, Denis, Joe and Fr Michael, sisters Rose, Mary, Margaret and Breid. Survived by wife Mary, sons John and Paul, daughters Angela and Michelle, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, in-laws and circle of family and friends.

Remains reposing at his late residence. Rosary at 8pm. Funeral from there on Sunday, June 4 for 11am Requiem Mass in Christ the King Church, Gortahork, with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. Funeral Mass can viewed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/christ-the-king-gortahork.

Bridie Doherty, Buncrana

The death has taken place in Nazareth House, Fahan, of Bridie Doherty (Fogey), Ardravan, Buncrana. Dear wife of the late Phil, beloved mother of daughter Ann, sons Patrick Joe, Philip and Stephen son-in-law Patrick, daughters-in-law Liz, Pauline and Joanne grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Remains reposing at her late residence. Funeral from there on Sunday, June 4 to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill, for Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private from 10pm to 10am, please. Family flowers only please donations if desired to Buncrana Nursing unit patients care fund c/o any family member or McLaughlin & McLaughlin funeral directors. Church service can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/buncrana.

Bridget Logue, Muff

The death has taken place of Bridget (Bridgeen) Logue, Craig, Muff. Beloved mother of Donald and mother-in-law of Madeline.

Funeral from her home on Sunday, June 4 at 3pm for 3.30pm Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Muff.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family time please from 9 pm to 12 noon.

Terry Tinney, London and Castlefinn 

The death has occurred of Terry Tinney, London and Castlefinn. He passed away peacefully early on Saturday morning, May 27 in London, England. 

Predeceased by Christy and Seamus, Terry will be sorely and deeply missed by his wife Jean, children, Dean, Jason and Kirsty, grandchildren, Orla, Erin, Trafford and Winter, brothers, Anthony and Laurence, sister in-laws, Doreen and Sylvia, son and daughter in-laws, Daniel and Rachel and many nieces, nephews and friends. 

His Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, June 23 at 10am, in St Aidan’s Catholic Church in East Acton, London. Followed by burial at Mortlake Cemetery.  

Mary Doherty, Moneydara

The peaceful death has taken place on May 31 in the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley, Scotland of Mary Doherty, née McKinney, formerly of Glenshinney, Moneydara. Wife of the late Jim Doherty, Clorney, Carndonagh.

Funeral arrangements to follow.

Edel Devine, Ballindrait and Lifford

The death has taken place at her home of Edel Devine, Tober, Ballindrait and formerly of Churchminster, Ballindrait, Lifford.

Beloved partner of Lyvinis, devoted mother of William, dearly loved daughter of Anne and Daniel Devine, much-loved sister of Martin and Daniel and sister-in-law of Amanda and Lisa.

Reposing at her parents’ home, Churchminster, Ballindrait. Funeral leaving her parents’ home on Saturday, June 3 at 10.15am for Requiem Mass in St Mary's Church, Castlefin at 11am.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing partner, son, mum, dad, brothers, sisters-in-law nephews, nieces and family circle.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.

Family time please from 11pm to 11am.

The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam https://www.facebook.com/urneycastlefinnparish/.

Mary Clifford, Dublin and Dunkineely

The death has occurred of Mary Clifford (Ó Clúmháin) (née Galvin/ Ní Ghealbháin), Blanchardstown, Dublin and formerly of Dunkineely, peacefully in her 91st year, at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown.

Beloved wife of the late Eugene and much-loved mother of Eoghan, she will be sadly missed by her loving son, daughter-in-law Claire, granddaughter Róisín, stepchildren Aidan, Brendan, Fionan and Siobhan, sisters Norita, Joan, Ethna and Sally, brothers Michael and Seamus, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends.

Her remains are reposing at Cunningham's Funeral Home, Church Avenue, Blanchardstown.

Removal to St Brigid’s Church, Blanchardstown on Saturday morning arriving for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by burial in Castleknock Churchyard. 

Hugh Watters, Letterkenny

The death has occurred in the loving care of the staff of the Donegal Hospice of Hugh Watters, 18, Gartan Avenue, Letterkenny, (F92 T6EP).

Predeceased by his parents, sisters Betty (USA), Kathleen (Mullingar) and brother, Jimmy (England), he is sadly missed by his wife Ita (née McBrearty), daughter Tracy Cannon, sons Peter, Tony, Damien and Declan, brothers, Frank and Billy (Mullingar), Peter (England), sister Ann (USA), grandchildren Adam, Leah, Erin, Mia, Rea-Mae, Indie and Lottie, son-in-law Liam, daughters-in-law Fiona, Marsha and Naomi and a wide circle of friends.

Hugh’s remains are reposing at his late residence. Family time please on the morning of the Funeral.

Funeral from there on Saturday going to St Eunan’s Cathedral for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed live on  www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny, followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations, if wished, to the Donegal Hospice c/o Paschal Blake Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

Leanne Marie Stapleton, USA and Portnoo

The very sudden heartbreaking death has sadly occurred, surrounded by her loving family, of Leanne Marie Stapleton, in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA, formerly Kilclooney, Portnoo.

Deeply mourned by her loving son Ronan, heartbroken mother Susan and father Kevin, and stepmother Irene. She is sadly missed by her loving aunts, uncles, cousins in Donegal, Limerick, USA and Malta and extended family, neighbours and friends.

Her remains is reposing at her family home in Kilclooney. Funeral from there on Saturday morning at 10.30am to St Conal's Church, Kilclooney, for 11am Requiem Mass, with burial afterwards in The Old Abbey Cemetery, Donegal Town. Leanne's Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Shovlins Funeral Home Facebook page.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Kevin Bell Repatriation Fund c/o any family member. 

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