Deaths in Donegal - Thursday morning, March 2, 2023
The following deaths have occurred:
Seamus Behan, Lifford
The death has occurred of Seamus Behan, "Aisling," Butcher Street, Lifford.
Beloved son of the late James and Sarah Behan and much loved brother of the late Fr Hugh Behan.
HIs remains are reposing at St Patrick`s Church, Murlog, Lifford on Thursday from 5pm.
Requiem Mass on Friday at 10am with interment afterwards in St Mary's Cemetery, Melmount.
The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish webcam at https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/
Donations in lieu of flowers please to Donegal Hospic
Mai Mooney, Carndonagh
The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of retired national school teacher of Bocan and Culdaff, Mai Mooney, née Coyle, Moville Road, Carndonagh.
Beloved wife of the late Benny, and much loved mother of Anna, Paschal, Judy, Maire and the late Seamus, Joe-T and Dymphna. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sons, daughters, sons in law, daughters in law, adored grandchildren, extended family and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her home.
Funeral from there on Saturday morning at 10.30am going to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh for Requiem Mass at 11am with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
May Griffin, Stranorlar
The death has occurred peacefully at St Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar, surrounded by her loving family, of Mary (May) Griffin (née Devenney), Drumboe Cottages, Stranorlar, F93 YFF2.
Beloved wife of the late Gerry and much loved mother of Larry, Christina, Kenny, Mary (McGinty) Seamus, Ann,(Laverty) Gerard, Tony, Sharon, (Ward) and the late Noel and Martin, cherished sister of the late Jimmy and Patrick. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sons, daughters, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, extended family and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her home. Family time from 10pm until 11am each day, and on the morning of the funeral please.
Funeral leaving her home on Friday at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate Stranorlar at 11am. with interment afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery. Mass will be streamed live at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar
Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired to the patients' comfort fund, St Joseph’s Community Hospital, care of any family member.
Patricia O'Halloran, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred peacefully at Brentwood Manor, Convoy, surrounded by her family of Patricia O'Halloran (née Toland), Carricknahorna, Cashelard
Predeceased by her father George, mother Bridget, brothers George, Francis, Willie and sister Mary Bridget. Forever remembered by her children Christine (William), Martin (Donna), Margaret (Neil) and Patricia. She was much loved by her grandchildren Naomi, Calum, Dylan, Grace, John, Adam and Shay. Sadly missed by her sister Theresa (John), brothers Eddie (Jackie), Brendan and Patrick, sisters-in-law Joan and Philomena, nephews and nieces and all extended family and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her daughter Christine Dinsmore's residence Glasbolie, Ballintra. House private at all times, please.
Removal on Thursday morning to St Mary’s Church, Cashelard for 11am Funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Bernard Harkin, Clonmany
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Bernard Harkin, Gaddyduff, Clonmany.
He will be missed by his wife Mary his loving children Lenore, Daniel, Lisa, BJ, Gareth, Philip, Grace, Emmet, his cherished grandchildren brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews and the wider family circle.
His remains are reposing at his residence. Family Time from 10pm to 11am.
Funeral on Friday leaving at 10.15am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary's Church, Clonmany with burial afterwards in the new cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/clonmany
Maureen Lynch, London and Ballintra
The death has occurred of Maureen Lynch (née Gallagher), London and formerly of Dromore, Ballintra. She passed away peacefully at St Thomas’s Hospital, London.
Her remains reposed overnight at St Brigid’s Church Ballintra.
Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. This Mass can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/ballintra
Family flowers only, donations in lieu of so desired to https://in memory.diabetes.org.uk/fundraising/maureen-lynch-nee-gallagher or c/o Jackie Carron Funeral Directors
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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