Deaths in Donegal - Thursday evening, February 9


The following deaths have occurred:
Eilish Carroll McBride, The Chaparral, Broadroad, Convoy
The peaceful death has taken place, at her late residence, of Eilish Carroll McBride, The Chaparral, Broadroad, Convoy, F93 H424. Predeceased by her late husband Eamonn and her son Danny, Eilish will be deeply missed and remembered with love by her family, Edel and Peter, Jay and Catherine, Mary and Seamus, Tess and Mike, Danny (deceased) and Yvonne and Karol Emmett and Charlene, 20 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, brothers and sisters, also the extended Carroll and McBride families. Eilish will be sadly missed by her many great friends and good neighbours.
Her remains will repose at her late residence from 6pm this evening, Thursday, February 9. Funeral leaving from there on Saturday, February 11 at 12.15pm for 1pm Requiem Mass in St. Mary's Church, Convoy, with burial afterwards in the family plot in the adjoining graveyard. Family time, please, from 11pm until 11am and on the morning of the funeral. All flowers are welcome.
Kathleen Lapsley, 36 Ard Mhuileann, Convoy
The peaceful death has taken place at St Joseph’s Hospital, Stranorlar of Kathleen Lapsley, 36 Ard Mhuileann, Convoy, F93 D4C2. Formerly of 297 St Eunan’s Terrace, Raphoe.
Predeceased by her brother Samuel, sister Elsie and sister Lilian. Deeply regretted by her son John and wife Barbra, son Fred, son Charles and wife Oor. Kathleen will be sadly missed by her brothers Bobby, William, George and Edward, also by her sister Margaret, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and wider family circle.
Her remains will repose at her brother-in-law Tony Sweeney’s home at 36 Ard Mhuileann, Convoy from this evening Thursday. The funeral leaves from there on Saturday, February 11 at 1.30pm for 2pm funeral service in St Eunan’s Cathedral Raphoe followed by burial in the family plot in the adjoining graveyard. All floral tributes are welcome. House private please from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
May Browne (née Ross), Creatland, St Johnston
The death has taken place February 8 at Letterkenny University Hospital of
May Browne (née Ross), Creatland St Johnston.Beloved wife of Harry, much loved mother of Marie, Damien, Caroline and the late Seamus, mother-in-law of Charlie, Judy and the late Gary, dearly loved grandmother of Caolan, Zach, Conor, Caitlin, Cormac, Tori, Harry and Hollie and sister of Lexie, Eamonn, Liam and Celine.
Reposing at her home on Thursday, February, from 6pm. Funeral leaving her home on Saturday, February 11 at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in St Baithin`s Church, St Johnston at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, son, daughters, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sister and family circle.
Donations in lieu of flowers please to the Donegal Hospice. Family time please from 11pm. to 11am.
Diarmuid Bryce, Knocklyon, Dublin/Carrick
The death has occurred of Diarmuid Bryce, Knocklyon, Dublin/Carrick peacefully, surrounded by his family, at home. Beloved husband of Joyce and the loving father of Aisling and Graham. Very sadly missed by his family, son-in-law Cameron, daughter-in-law Mary, grandchildren Sam, Cara and Alex, brother Séan, sisters Marie-Thérèse, Anna and Gráinne, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral Mass on Saturday, February 11 at 12.30pm in Terenure College Chapel, followed by cremation at the Victorian Chapel at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harold’s Cross.
The funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link;
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Cian Durkin Trust Foundation. House private.
Kathleen Marian Gallagher, 144 Ard Connell, Ardara
The peaceful death has occurred of Kathleen Marian Gallagher, 144 Ard Connell Ardara. Sadly missed by her brother Danny, sisters Bernadette, Brid Marie, her brother-in-law John, nieces, nephews, neighbours, friends and extended family.
Remains reposing at her residence on Thursday, February 9 from 5pm until 9pm. Removal from there at 10.45am on Friday, going to The Church of the Holy Family, Ardara, for 11am. The house is private to family and close friends on the morning of the funeral with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed at the following link.
Jimí Mhicí Ó Gallachóir, Sráth Máirtín, Derrybeg
Fuair Jimí Mhicí Ó Gallachóir as Sráth Máirtín, Doire Beaga (F92T8N3) bás in Oispís Dhún na nGall aréir. Ar shlua na bhfíréan roimhe tá a athair agus a mháthair, Mickey agus Mary, a thriúr deartháireacha, John, Hughie agus a leath chúpla Michael. Maireann a bhean chéile Bríd, beirt íníonach Mary Agnes (Béal an Átha, Maigh Eo) Caitlín (An Uaimh Co Na Mí) agus a mhac John Bosco (Leitir Ceanainn), a gcéile Richie Cloonan, Cyril McGrane agus Mary McGrath, a gharmhic Odhrán, Éanna agus Darragh, gaolta agus cairde uilig.
Aistreofar a chorp na bhaile inniú (Déardaoin,9 Feabhra) ag fágáil Séipéal an tSuain, i Leitir Ceanainn ag a 4 a chlog agus dhéanfar a fhaire sa bhaile i Sráth Máirtín ar an Aoine agus an Satharn ón 12–8 a chlog. Beidh an Paidrín ar a hocht a chlog ar an dá oíche. Cuirfear é i reilig Mhachaire Gathlán i ndiaidh Aifreann 11 a chlog i dTeach Pobail Mhuire na Doirí Beaga,ar an Domhnach, 12 Feabhra.
The death has taken place in the Donegal Hospice of Jimí Mhicí Ó Gallachóir, Stramartin, Derrybeg, F92T8N3. Predeceased by his parents Mickey and Mary, and his three brothers John, Hughie and his twin Michael. Sadly missed by his wife Bríd, daughters Mary Agnes (Ballina, Co Mayo) and Caitlín (Navan Co Meath) and son John Bosco (Letterkenny), grandchildren Odhrán, Éanna and Darragh, sons-in-law Richie Cloonan and Cyril McGrane, daughter-in-law Mary McGrath, relatives and friends.
His remains will repose at the family home tomorrow, Friday, February 10 and Saturday, February 11 from 12pm until 8pm. Rosary each evening at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Sunday morning, February 12, at 11am in St Marys Chapel, Derrybeg with an interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Directors Facebook page https://bit.ly/3DoIMm Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to Donegal Hospice.
Caitriona Redmond, 72, Ashlawn, Letterkenny
The death has occurred, at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Caitriona Redmond, 72, Ashlawn, Letterkenny (F92 F6RW), predeceased by baby Ethan. Deeply regretted by daughters Heidi and husband Raymond Gillespie (Curris, Kilcar) and Ellie Connor (Letterkenny), son Jason and wife Linda (Athlone), loving partner Mick, grandchildren Shane, Christopher, Cora, Ayda, Ryan and Jayden, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her late residence today Thursday, February 9 from 6pm to 9pm and tomorrow Friday from 2pm to 9pm.
Funeral from there on Saturday, February 11 going to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine, Letterkenny, for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed online at the Church of the Irish Martyrs YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@churchoftheirishmartyrs4657 followed by burial in Conwal cemetery. Family time, please, on the morning of the funeral.
Flowers welcome or donations, if wished, to the Oncology Unit, L.U.H. c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.
John McCormick, Quay Street, Moville
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of John McCormick, Quay Street, Moville. His remains will repose at his home from 6pm on Thursday evening February 9, where you are welcome to pay your respects. Family time please from 11pm to 11am.
Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, February 11 at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Ballybrack, Moville followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Nazareth House, Fahan Patient’s Comfort Fund c/o any family member.
Margaret McCafferty Boyle, Mill Road, Dungloe/Leabrannagh, Arranmore Island
The death has occurred at St Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin of Margaret McCafferty Boyle, Mill Road, Dungloe and formerly of Leabrannagh, Arranmore Island.
Her remains are reposing at her home this evening and again tomorrow, Friday, February 10 from 11am.
Funeral Mass on Saturday morning, February 11 at 11am in St Crona’s Church, Dungloe with interment afterwards in Cruit Island Cemetery. Mass can be viewed live on the St Crona’s Church webcam. Family flowers only.
Michael (Pa) Ward, Quay Road, Dungloe
The death has occured in Letterkenny University Hospital of Michael (Pa) Ward Quay Road. Dungloe. He will be sadly missed by his four children Michael, Patrick, Margaret, John Gerard and father-in-law to Marie, Mary Pat, and Joanne. His brother Jim, 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his wife Mary and brother Hugh.
His remains are reposing at his home on Quay Road on Thursday with Rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, February 10 at 11am in St. Crona's Church, Dungloe, with burial in Maghery Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/dungloe
Gerard (Gerry) McGonagle, St Paul’s Park, Greencastle
The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Gerard (Gerry) McGonagle, St Paul’s Park, Greencastle. Reposing at his daughter, Bridget McGonagle’s home at Carrowtrasna, Greencastle, F93 V9P1.
Funeral from there on Friday morning, February 10t at 10.15am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Ballybrack, Moville followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard. Family time please from 10pm to 11am. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.
John Bradley, Fanad/Warrenpoint, Co Down/Belfast, Co Antrim/Crawley, England
The death has occurred of John Bradley, Fanad/Warrenpoint, Co Down/Belfast, Co Antrim/Crawley, England. Predeceased by wife Annie (née Friel, Rinboy, Fanad), brothers Arthur, Liam, Ted, Kevin, and sisters Gerri Conlon and Moira Doherty. Deeply regretted by his daughters Brighid Mc Pherson, Michele Desmond, Deirdre Dunlavey and sons Séan and Arthur. Sadly missed by brother Brendan, sisters Sheila Murphy and Una Quirke, his extended family, neighbours and large circle of friends.
His remains will arrive at St Mary's Church, Fanavolty, Fanad, today, Thursday, February 9 at 7pm to repose overnight. Requiem Mass will be held on Friday 10 at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
The receiving of John's remains at the church and the Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the St. Mary's Fanavolty and St. Columba's Massmount Facebook page https://m.facebook.com//stmarysfanavolty
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the St Vincent de Paul care of any family member or McAteer Funeral Directors.
Maureen Lynch, London and Ballintra
The death has occurred peacefully at St Thomas's Hospital, London, surrounded by her loving daughters, Caroline and Fiona, of Maureen Lynch (née Gallagher), Dromore, Ballintra.
Deeply regretted by her brothers, Michael, Eamon, Gerard and Tommy, Dromore, Ballintra.
Gertie McDaid, Letterkenny Road, Lifford
The death has taken place at her home of Gertie McDaid (née Devine) Letterkenny Road, Lifford. Beloved wife of the late Gerald, much-loved mother of Shane, Gavin and Claire, mother-in-law of Sandra and Maria, dearly loved grandmother of Ciara, Dean, Conor, Farrah, Patryk and Krystian, and sister of Isabel, Bridget, Tina and the late Mary and Tony. Her remains are reposing at her home.
Funeral leaving from there on Saturday at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick`s Church, Murlog at 11am with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/
Lizzie Gordon, Demesne, Convoy
The death has taken place of Elizabeth, known as Lizzie Gordon, Demesne, Convoy (F93 Y599) at the home of her daughter Edel.
Predeceased by her late husband Herbie, and sister Ann. Beloved mother of daughter Edel and son-in-law Paul, son Colin and fiancé Lorraine. She will be sadly missed by her stepmother Vera, grandchildren Conor, Lena and Adam also her sisters Cecilia, Maria and Helen, and brothers Lawrence and Liam.
Her remains will repose at her late residence on Thursday until 9pm. House private on the morning of the funeral. Funeral leaving from there on Friday at 10.15am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary's Church, Convoy followed by burial afterwards in the family plot in Aghyaran Cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director, Convoy.
Rev Michael Geoffrey Nevin, Dublin and Letterkenny
The death has occurred peacefully, in the loving care of the Little Sisters of the Poor, Sybil Hill, of Reverend Michael Geoffrey Nevin, Harrington Street, Dublin 8, Dublin and formerly of Letterkenny.
He will be deeply missed by his community at the Dublin Oratory in Formation, Saint Kevin’s, Harrington Street, by the priests of the Archdiocese of Dublin, by the Benedictines of Fontgombault, and by many devoted parishioners and friends.
His remains will repose at Fanagans Funeral Home Aungier Street on Thursday from 3.30 pm. Removal to St Kevin’s Church, Harrington Street arriving at 6pm.
Funeral Mass on Friday at 10am followed by burial at Conwal cemetery, Letterkenny, arriving at approximately 4pm.
Kyle Mooney, 7 Roseville Heights, Killybegs
The death has occurred of Kyle Mooney, 7 Roseville Heights, Killybegs.
Sadly missed by his loving mother Martina and father Warren, sister Amber, brothers Colin and Calvin, step-brother Morgan, Granda Mick, Granny Mooney, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends.
His remains are reposing at his residence on Thursday from 6pm to 9pm.
Removal from his home on Friday morning at 10.30am for Funeral Mass at 11am in St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Mass will be streamed live on www.mcnmedia.tv
Detta McDaid, Ballymoney, Burt
The death has occurred of Detta McDaid, Ballymoney, Burt.
Lovingly missed by her husband Danny, daughters and sons Pauline (McDermott), Daniel, Barry, Nicola (McDaid), Paul, Lynda (Diver) and Ciara (Williams McDaid) sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, Sadly missed by her brother and sister Gerald McCay and Sister Conleth and nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence. Follow the signs for the one-way system in operation. House private please on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral leaving her late residence on Friday morning at 10.20am going to St Aengus Church, Burt for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in Burt cemetery.
Edward O'Donnell, Magheraclogher, Bunbeg
The death has taken place at Dungloe Community Hospital of Edward O'Donnell, Magheraclogher, Bunbeg.
Predeceased by his sisters Bridget, Mary and Sarah, brothers Dana, Paddy, Jimmy, Micky and Hugh and nephews Neil, Michael and Paddy; sadly missed by his niece Margaret, nephews Conn and Johnny and extended family and friends.
His remains will repose at Roarty's Funeral Home, Derrybeg (F92DN4X) until 8pm on Thursday, with Rosary at 8pm and again on Friday, from 5pm to 6.45pm. Removal afterwards to St Mary's Church, Derrybeg for 7pm to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday morning at 11am with the interment afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Directors Facebook page https://bit.ly/3DoIMm
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