Deaths in Donegal - Sunday evening, July 9

The following deaths have occurred:

- Peter Sweeney, Letterkenny and formerly of Drumkeen

- Anna Ferguson, Carndonagh and formerly of Glasgow

- Mary Bonner, Doochary and Creeslough 

- Billy Magee, Dromore, Raphoe

- Raymond Sweetman, Buncrana and Finglas

- Peter Francis Callaghan, Newtownards and Churchill 

- Jimmy O’Donovan, Lifford and Athlone

- John Gill, Cork and Buncrana

- Paddy Kennedy, London, Meath and Carrick

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 Sunday, from 4pm to 7pm and 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.

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, Éirinn, 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 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 are reposing at his mother Eileen’s residence at Tullymore, Churchill. 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 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/

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 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.  

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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