Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday evening, July 2, 2024

The following deaths have taken place:

- Máire Mc Hugh (née Coll) Inver / Gaoth Dobhair

- Joe McElhill Tyrone / Donegal

- Hugh Mc Callion, Lifford

- Bried Britton (née Gaffney), Pettigo / Irvinestown, Fermanagh

- John (Jimmy John) Gallagher, Derrybeg

- Sadie Sweeney, Bunbeg

- John Doran, Newtowncunningham

- George Noble Robinson, Letterkenny

- Patsy Ayton, Lifford and Meath

- Philip McDermott, Gleneely

- Maura O'Donnell, Buncrana

- (Tiggy) Steven Reed, Ballyshannon

Máire Mc Hugh (née Coll) Inver / Gaoth Dobhair

The death has occurred of Máire Mc Hugh (née Coll) Ardaghey, Inver, F94F9Y2 and formerly of Luinnaghbeg, Gaoth Dobhair. Unexpectedly at Letterkenny University Hospital.

Predeceased by her Husband Francie, her mother Frances, her father Patrick and her brother Ailic.

Sadly missed by her loving daughter Fionnuala (Emmet), her sons Seamus (Brónagh), Pat (Sinéad), and Sean Paul, and her 7 adored grandchildren, Dylan, Ben, Lucy, Emily, Fionn, Odhrán, Katie, sisters Bríd and Nuala, sister-in-law Anna, nieces, nephews, extended family, and her many loyal friends and neighbours.

Reposing at her late residence on Wednesday July 3 and Thursday July 4 from 2pm to 9pm.

House private at all other times and on the morning of the funeral.

Removal from there on Friday morning for funeral mass in St Nauls Church, Ardaghey at 11am, with burial afterwards in St Nauls Cemetery, Ardaghey. Family flowers only please.

Máire's funeral mass will be live-streamed on this link here.

Michael Ward, Dublin / Donegal

The death has occurred of Michael Ward, Blackrock, Co. Dublin and formerly of Donegal, June 30, 2024, at Ballard Lodge Nursing Home.

Beloved husband of recently deceased Annette and much-loved father of Ray and the recently deceased Michael Jnr. (Mick) (Wisconsin, USA). Sadly missed by his loving family, brothers Patrick and Dermot, Ray's partner Heather and Mick’s partner Kelly, sister-in-law Sally, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.

Reposing in Massey Bros. Funeral Home, 5 Newtown Park, Blackrock (A94 X308) on Wednesday July 3 from 6pm – 8pm. Funeral Mass for Michael will be held on Thursday 4th July at 10am in Church of the Guardian Angels, Newtownpark Ave, Blackrock, followed by cremation service in the Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross at 12.15pm.

For those who cannot attend you can view the mass live by clicking here. To view the cremation service live, please click here.

To leave a private message of condolence, please click here  All enquiries to Massey Bros., Blackrock on (01) 280 4454.

Joe McElhill Castlederg / Aghyaran, Tyrone / Donegal

The death has occurred of Joe McElhill 36, Corgary Road, Castlederg, Tyrone, BT81 7YE / Aghyaran, Tyrone / Donegal.

Suddenly at home, July 1, 2024 R.I.P. Beloved husband of Helena, much loved father of John, Jackie and the late Proinnsias and father in law of Roisín and Eunan, adored pappy of Joseph, Proinnsías, Éimear, Lorcán, Rose and Charlie, loving brother of Marian (Danny), Sarah (John) and Ailish, cherished son of the late Mary and John.

Reposing at the family home on Wednesday, July 3, from 11am. Funeral from the family home on Friday, July 5, at 12.20 p.m. for Requiem Mass at 1pm in St. Patrick's Church, Aghyaran.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam. Family time please from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his entire family circle.

Hugh Mc Callion, Lifford

The death has taken place July 1 2024 at Letterkenny University Hospital of Hugh Mc Callion, Cavan, Ballindrait, Lifford. Beloved husband of the late Pauline, much loved father of Trina, John and Mark, father-in-law of Courtney, dearly loved grandfather of Rhianna and son of the late John and Agnes Mc Callion.

Reposing at Quigley's Funeral Home, Strabane on Tuesday July 2 from 7p.m.to 8p.m. Funeral leaving the funeral home on Wednesday (July 3rd) at 6p.m. to St Patrick`s Church, Murlog, Lifford for Requiem Mass on Thursday July 4 at 10a.m. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Deeply regretted by his sorrowing sons, daughter, daughter-in-law, granddaughter, brothers, sisters and family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. No Mass Cards or flowers please. Donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/ 

Bried Britton (née Gaffney), Pettigo / Irvinestown, Fermanagh

The death has occurred of Bried Britton (née Gaffney) of Britton's Bar, Main St. Pettigo and formerly of Streete, Co. Westmeath.

Peacefully at the Community Nursing Unit, Ballyshannon, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her husband John, parents Michael and Rita and by her brothers Fintan and Liam.

Bried will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children James (Deirdre), Pat (Patricia), Maeve (Tom), Aidan, Fiona (Will) and Trina (Michael), her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sisters, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Bried will repose at her daughter Trina's residence, 197, Pettigo Rd. BT938DG.

Removal of remains on Thursday morning, July 4, at 11.30 am to arrive at St. Mary's Church, Pettigo for Requiem Mass at 12pm with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Sheil Hospital patients comfort fund. 

House strictly private for family and friends only.

The funeral Mass will be live streamed on https://www.churchservices.tv/pettigo

John (Jimmy John) Gallagher, Derrybeg

The death has occurred of John (Jimmy John) Gallagher, Upper Cotteen, Derrybeg, Donegal, F92 A6P7.

Fuair John Ó Gallachóir, John Jimmy John mar a b'fhearr aithne air, as an Choitín Uachtarach, bás in Áras Ghaoth Dobhair inniú, 1ú Iúil.

Dhéanfar a fhaire sa bhaile amárach (Dé Máirt) agus Dé Céadaoin ón 11 a chlog go dtí'n 8 a chlog. Beidh an paidrín an dá oíche ag a 8 a chlog.

Curfar John i Reilig Mhachaire Gathlán, Déardaoin, i ndiaidh Aifreann Tórraimh ag a 11 a chlog i dTeach Pobail Mhuire sná Doirí Beaga.

The death has occurred in Áras Ghaoth Dobhair of John Gallagher, John Jimmy John, of Upper Cotteen, Derrybeg.

Predeceased by his parents; James and Nora, brother Pat and sisters; Kitty and Gracie.

Sadly missed by his wife Nancy, sons Seamus & Shaun; daughters-in-law Breege & Clare; grandchildren Isla & John-Paul; sisters Nora, Bridie, Máire, Margaret and Nuala, brother Neily and extended family and friends.

His remains will repose at his home on Tuesday and Wednesday from 11am to 8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday morning, July 4, at 11am in St. Mary's Church Derrybeg, interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page https://shorturl.at/JOfpm.

House private after rosary and on the morning of the funeral.

Sadie Sweeney, Bunbeg

The death has taken place at her home of Sadie Sweeney, née O'Donnell, Strand Road, Bunbeg, originally of Ardveen, Crolly.

Sadly missed by her husband Willie, son Charles (Kilmacrennan), daughter-in-law Deirdre, grandsons Liam and Darragh and extended family and friends.

Her remains will repose at Roarty's Funeral Home, Derrybeg, F92 DN4X on Tuesday from 2pm to 8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday morning at 11am in St Mary's Church Derrybeg, with interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page https://shorturl.at/JOfpm

John Doran, Newtowncunningham

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University hospital of John Doran, 1 Colehill, Newtoncunningham.

Predeceased by his late wife Bernadette, baby son Paul, his mother Annie, father John, sister Kathleen, brothers James, Pat and Neil; much loved father of daughters Fiona (Kevin) and Josephine (Declan), sons Jonathan (Tayna), William (Sinead) and Declan; cherished grandfather to his 13 grandchildren; John will be sadly missed by his twin brother Hugh, brother Stephen, sisters Ann and Ethna and the extended family circle.

His remains are reposing at the home of his daughter Josephine and son-in-law Declan McDaid’s home at Killyverry, Newtoncunningham (F93WR19). There will be a one way system in operation during the wake with entrance via the Galdanagh road. Rosary each night at 9pm. Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday at 10.15 for 11am Requiem Mass in All Saint’s Church Newtoncummingham, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. 

Family flowers only; donations in lieu to surgical ward one Letterkenny University hospital care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral director. 

George Noble Robinson, Letterkenny

The death has taken place peacefully, after a long illness, in the caring hands of the staff in Hillcrest House Nursing Home Letterkenny and surrounded by loving family, of George Noble Robinson, Gortlee, Letterkenny.

Survived by his daughter Suzanne Robinson and her fiancé Nicholas Stevenson, son Allen Robinson and his fiancée Francesca Lowry, son John Robinson, granddaughters Grace and Florence, son Andrew Robinson and his wife Kayleigh, daughter Julie Stevenson, and wife Olive Robinson; deeply regretted by sister Patricia O’Shaughnessy and her husband Donal, sister Sylvia Robinson, who cared for him for many years, sister Anne Moloney, brother Johnny Robinson and his wife Margaret. He is redeceased by brother Charlie Robinson, mother Lily Robinson, father John King Robinson.

House private to family and close friends please.

Service to celebrate the life of George will be held at his sister's residence Sylvia Robinson, Gortlee, Letterkenny at 2pm on Wednesday, followed by interment in Gortlee cemetery at 3pm.

Patsy Ayton, Lifford and Meath

The deaht has taken place peacefully at Letterkenny Universtity Hospital, of Patsy Ayton, Lifford, and formerly Trim, County Meath.

Predeceased by his parents Paddy and Jenny and brother Tony, he is sadly missed by his children, brothers and sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

His remains are reposing at Heffernan's Funeral Home, High Street, Trim, C15 HDT1, on Tuesday from 5pm to 7pm.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday morning at 11am in Saint Patrick’s Church, Trim, which can be viewed on https://mcn.live/camera/st-patricks-parish-trim followed by burial immediately afterwards in Saint Loman's Cemetery, Trim.

Philip McDermott, Gleneely

The peaceful death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Philip McDermott, Drumley, Gleneely F93 D598.

Predeceased in death by his Wife Nellie and daughter Mary; much loved father of Gerard (Catherine), Catherine (James), Maeve (Neil), Irene (Gerry), Annette (Bruno) and Phelim. A devoted grandfather to all his grandchildren. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his brothers Tommy and Hugh, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Philip's remains are reposing at his home. Family time from 10pm to 11am.

Funeral from there at 10.20am on Wednesday for 11am Funeral Mass in St Mary's Church, Bocan, followed by Interment in the adjoining graveyard. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.culdaffparish.com

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Maura O'Donnell, Buncrana

The peaceful death has taken place of Maura O'Donnell, Clonbeg, Buncrana.

Daughter of the Late Denis and Teresa McGonagle, Bankhead, Buncrana. Heartbroken by her passing are her loving family Martina, Marie, Brian, Eilish, Denis, Anne, Francie and Oliver.

Maura is predeceased by her late husband Francis O'Donnell, and her brothers Gerry and Seamus. Deeply regretted by her sons and daughters-in-Law, 20 grandchildren, greatgranddaughter Caoimhe and greatgrandson twins Cian and Oisin; sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and many friends.

Maura's remains arereposing at her late residence where you are welcome to come and pay your respects.

Funeral leaving there at 10.15am on Wednesday going to St Mary’s Church Cockhill for Reqieum Mass at 11am with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill

Family Flowers only please, donations if desired to Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Porter Funeral Directors.

(Tiggy) Steven Reed, Ballyshannon

The death has taken place unexpectedly at Galway University Hospital, of (Tiggy) Steven Reed, 1A Ernedale Heights, Ballyshannon.

Loved and forever remembered by his loving family, his daughters Reianna and Mellisa, brothers Robert and Bernard, sister Dawn, his siblings partners, nieces, nephews and all his in-laws, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his parents Bernard and Jean Reed and brother Martin Reed.

His remains will repose at Breslin's Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran F94E92F on Wednesday from 1pm with Funeral Service in the Funeral Home at 2pm. Burial will take place afterwards in St. Ninnidh's Cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran.

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