Deaths in Donegal - Sunday evening, March 5, 2023
The following deaths have occurred:
John Gallagher, Ardara
The death has occured of John Gallagher London and formerly Ardvalley, Ardara, Co. Donegal.
Deeply regretted by his loving family; his children Jason, Jessica, Joseph, James and grandchildren, brothers Tom, Jim and Joseph. Predeceased by his sister Eileen. Sadly missed by his sister in law, brother in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Funeral arrangements later.
Pat McCann, Kilmacrennan
The death has occurred of Pat (Paraic) McCann, Retired Ambulance Service, 39 Rosemount, Kilmacrennan and formerly from Skreen, Co. Sligo.
Deeply missed by his loving wife Maureen, sons David and wife Sandra (Newtowncunningham) and Enda and his partner Caroline (Kilmacrennan), daughters Claire O’Shaughnessy and husband Michael (Kilmacrennan) and Lisa and her partner Anthony (Kilmacrennan), 11 grandchildren Niall, Darragh, Matthew, Emma, Kacy, Jamie, Finn, Erin, Frankie, Tommy and Allie, brothers Terry, Tom, Sean and Plunkett, sister Ann Mulderrig (all Sligo), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Pat’s remains will be reposing at his daughter Clare and Michael O’Shaughnessys’ home at Ballyherrin, Kilmacrennan F92 AE67 on Sunday 5th March from 2pm until 10pm and from 12 noon until 10pm on Monday 6th March. House private to family on the morning of the funeral please. Rosary both nights at 9pm.
Funeral from there on Tuesday 7th March at 11.30am going to St. Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan for 12 noon Requiem Mass which can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/kilmacrenan. Interment afterwards to the adjoining Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Oncology Day Ward, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.
Josie McHugh, Portnoo
The death has occurred of Josie Mc Hugh, Lough Doon, Portnoo, Co. Donegal. Deeply regretted by his loving family sisters Marie (U.S.A) Threasa (Limerick), Noreen (Limerick) brothers Brendan (Dublin), Kevin (London) and Willie (Scotland) Predeceased by his brothers Tom, Frank, Vincent, John, Martin Geard and his sister Bernadette. Saddly missed by his sisters-in-law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
His remains will repose at Shovlin's Funeral Home, Sandfield, this evening (Sunday)from 5pm to 8pm and on Monday afternoon from 2pm to 5.30pm, followed by removal to St Conal's Church, Kilclooney, arriving at 6pm.
Mass on Tuesday morning at 11am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Dympna Bromley (nee Shiels), Ballyshannon
The death has occured of Dympna Bromley, nee Shiels, West Rock, Ballyshannon, peacefully at Sligo University Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Richie and sisters Bernie and Cecilia. Dympna will be forever remembered by her sons, John, Pauric and Liam, daughters Anne and Marie, daughters-in-law Frances, Martina and Pauline, sons-in-law, Patrick and John.
She was much loved by her grandchildren, Niamh, Brian, James, Sinead, Sean, Aine, Aoife, Tara, Kate and Emma and great-grandchildren Megan, Ben, Rose, Cuán, Fiadh, Fionn and Nina.
She will be sadly missed by her brothers Joe and Pat Shiels, sister-in-law Bridget and Phil, brothers-in-law Fr. Herbie Bromley and Len Noyce, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends.
Reposing at her late residence on Sunday from 2pm to 8pm, walk through only. Removal from her late residence on Monday at 10:45am to arrive at St. Joseph's Church, The Rock, for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am, with interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to The Northwest Palliative Care Team c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannnon, or any family member.
House private to family, outside of the reposing times and on the morning of the funeral.
Jim O'Gorman, Tullan Strand Rd, Bundoran
The death has occurred of Jim O'Gorman, Tullan Strand Rd, Bundoran. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Sligo University Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Sally O'Gorman, father of the late Baby Hugh O'Gorman and brother of the late Kathleen O'Gorman.
Deeply regretted by his loving family, sons Brendan and James, daughters Margaret and Sarah, sons-in-law Martin and Aidan, James partner Elizabeth, grandchildren Elijah, Hugh and James, and all the extended O'Gorman, Gavigan and McDaid families, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Breslin's Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran eircode F94E92F on Sunday, March 5 from 4pm to 8pm. Removal from the Funeral Home on Monday, March 6 at 10.20am via East End, Sea Rd and Main St, Bundoran to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Ninnidh's Cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran.
Jim's Funeral Mass can be viewed live on here.
Condolences to the O'Gorman Family can be left in private on Breslin's funeral website.
Family flowers only please, donations in Memory of Jim to Medical 7, Sligo University Hospital care of donation box at Funeral Home/Church or by post to Donal Breslin, Breslin's Funeral Home, Bundoran.
The O'Gorman family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses and staff of Medical 7, Sligo University Hospital for all their care, attention and professionalism shown to both Jim and his family during this last few weeks, it is very much appreciated.
Tina Sisson, Letterkenny and Florida
The peaceful death has occurred at her home on February 20 of Tina Sisson (née Bianconi), Pensacola, Florida USA and formerly the Dolphin Café, Main Street, Letterkenny.
Predeceased by her parents Gabriella and Matteo Bianconi, husband David Sisson, sister Ingrid and brother Nino. She will be sadly missed by her loving children Donna Kilcawley, Jacqueline Kilcawley and Mark Kilcawley, son-in-law Tonino, grandchildren Brian, Sean, Liam, Taylor, Shana and Josh and great-grandson Flavio.
Interment of ashes will take place in the family plot in New Leck Cemetery in spring or early summer.
Simon Nolan, London and Donegal Town
The death has occurred peacefully at his home in Shirley, Croydon, of Simon Nolan, formerly of Ballydevitt, Donegal Town.
Predeceased by his parents, Ann and Matthew, he is dearly loved and sadly missed by his wife, Philomena (née McGinty, Townawilly), children, Isabella, Caoimhe, Matthew and Noelle.
Funeral arrangements are to be announced at a later date.
Feargus Ó Raghallaigh, Dunfanaghy and Dublin
The death has occurred of Feargus Ó Raghallaigh, Dunfanaghy, Donegal / Dublin. Died suddenly February 14 at his home in Waikanae, New Zealand, aged 74.
He will be forever loved and sadly missed by Miriam and their daughters Holly and Kate, his siblings Rónán, Éirnín, Dairine, Ultan, Feilim, Tomás and Siún, extended family and his many friends both in Ireland and New Zealand. Predeceased by his partner Trish and his parents Caitlín and Séamus.
The funeral service will take place in Waikanae on March 7, 11am (New Zealand local time). A memorial service will take place on Sunday, March 12, 3pm, Dublin Unitarian Church, St Stephen’s Green.
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