Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday evening, February 7, 2024

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The following deaths have taken place:

- Lt. Col. Charles (Charlie) Cunningham, Dublin 6W, Dublin / Carrick

- Joseph Wilkie, West Palm Beach, Florida and formerly Letterkenny

- Phonsie Crawford, Raphoe

- Ann Hoey (née Travers), Cliffoney, Sligo

- Bernie Clinton (née Devlin) Portsalon, Fanad / Strabane, Tyrone

- John Alexander, Ballinacor, Crossroads

- Carmel McDonagh née O’Donnell, Waterford formerly Moville

- Peter Boyle, Bunbeg

- Mark Quinn, Guest House End, Raphoe

Lt. Col. Charles (Charlie) Cunningham, Dublin 6W, Dublin / Carrick

The death has occurred of Lt. Col. Charles (Charlie) Cunningham, February 6, 2024, Templeville Rd., Templeogue, Dublin 6W and formerly of Aughera, Carrick, Co. Donegal.

Peacefully in the care of the wonderful staff of St. Vincent’s Hospital following the excellent care received in Brabazon House Nursing Home, Sandymount. 

Beloved husband of the late Noelle, loving and much-loved dad of Dónal and Ruairí. Charlie will be forever loved and deeply missed by his sons, daughters-in-law Denise and Orla, his adored grandchildren Darragh, Oscar, Aidan and Etain, brothers Connell and Eamonn, sister Lucy (McNiocaill), sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law especially Bebe and Mac, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.

Charlie is now re-united with his beloved Noelle and sister Mary.

Removal from Massey Bros Funeral Home, Templeogue Village, D6W AC82 this Saturday morning to St. Pius X Church, Templeogue arriving for 10am Requiem Mass. Cremation Service thereafter in the Victorian Chapel, Mt. Jerome Crematorium, Harold's Cross at 12.15 pm.

To view the Funeral Mass, please click here. To view the Cremation service, please click here.

Joseph Wilkie, West Palm Beach, Florida and formerly Letterkenny

The death has taken place of Joseph Wilkie, West Palm Beach, Florida and formerly from Dromore, Letterkenny F92 NY9W. Predeceased by his mother Grace in 2023.

Deeply missed by his loving father Louis, brother Andrew, sisters Ciara, Rebecca, Emma and husband Johndy Brogan, nephew Freddie and nieces Zoe and Lily, grandmother Ita Wilkie, partner Graciela and her family (Florida), aunts, uncles and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours Florida and Letterkenny.

Joseph’s remains will be reposing at the family home in Dromore on Wednesday February 7, which is private to immediate family only please.

Wake on Thursday February 8 from 12 noon until Rosary at 9pm. Family time after the Rosary please and on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral from there on Friday February 9 at 10.15am going to St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny. Interment afterwards in the family plot in New Leck Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust c/o any family member.

Phonsie Crawford, Raphoe

The death has occurred in Ramelton Community Hospital of Phonsie Crawford, 235 St Eunan’s Terrace, Raphoe.

Lovingly missed by his brothers Niall, Martin, John and sister Katie Flynn, nieces and nephews and all his extended family and friends. Phonsie was predeceased by his parents Nially and Anna, his brothers Bexie and Michael and sister Margaret.

Phonsie will be reposing at his late residence all day Wednesday.

Family time from 11pm to 10am. Funeral leaving his late residence on Thursday, February 8, in the afternoon at 1.40pm going to St Eunan’s Church, Raphoe for 2 pm Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed online via the parish webcam. https://www.parishofraphoe.com

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to Cancer Care West c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.

Ann Hoey (née Travers), Cliffoney, Sligo 

The death has occurred of Ann Hoey (née Travers) 8 Brookfield, Cliffoney, Sligo 

Peacefully at home. Beloved wife of Seamus and adored mother to Karen (Gary), Stacey (Enda), James (Teresa), Shauna (Vincent), and Aaron (Liadan). Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by her loving husband, daughters, sons and her grandchildren Grace, Alanna, Ava, Kate, April, Jack, Ryan, Aoife, Fayna, Doireann, Saibh, Tara and Conor, her sisters Mary and Phena, her brother Des, and all her extended family, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by her parents Mary Kate and Bilshie, her sister Marguerite and her brother Liam (Bundoran).

Reposing at Mc Gloin’s Funeral Home, Chapel Rd., Cliffoney on Thursday evening from 4pm until 8pm.

Funeral arriving to St. Molaise’s Church, Cliffoney, on Friday morning for 11am Funeral Mass. Cremation afterwards at 3pm in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Rd., Cavan. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to the Irish Heart Foundation c/o Mc Gloin Undertakers, Cliffoney.

Ann’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on http://www.facebook.com/ahamlishparishsligo/. Condolences can be left in the condolence section below or in private on the Condolence Page of www.mcgloinfunerals.com.

Bernie Clinton (née Devlin) Portsalon, Fanad / Strabane, Tyrone

The death has occurred of Bernie Clinton (née Devlin), Bernie, 16 Bracken Gate, Strabane, Co. Tyrone and Claggan, Portsalon, Fanad, February 5, 2024, peacefully at her home.

Deeply regretted by her loving husband Patsy, family Mary, James, Philomena, Joanne and Patrick, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister Anne, brothers John, Louie, Phelim, Bill, Peter, Tony, Arthur and Seamus, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her grandson Michael and granddaughter Clarice, sisters Margaret, Mary and Kathleen.

Reposing at her home in Claggan, Portsalon, Fanad. House private to family and close friends. Funeral Mass on Thursday, February 8, at 11am in St Columba’s Church, Massmount, Fanad. Burial afterwards in Massmount Cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors Facebook Page. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Arthritis Ireland, c/o any family member.

John Alexander, Ballinacor, Crossroads

The sudden death has occurred, at his late residence, of John Alexander, The Park, Ballinacor, Crossroads, Killygordon.F93 H582. Beloved husband of Mary, and much loved father of Bernadine (Neil), Teresa (Joe), Louise (Ivor), Paulette (Gabriel), Noreen (Paul), Emer (Matthew), Martin (Lisa), Brendan (Vicki), cherished brother of Jim, Tony (Susan) and Mary (Brendan) (Kee).

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, brothers, sister, brother in law, sisters in law, 14 grandchildren, nephews, nieces and extended family and friends.

Remains reposing at his late residence. Funeral leaving from his late residence on Thursday, February 8, at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon, at 11am.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish webcam. at https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish

Family time from 10pm until 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Carmel McDonagh née O’Donnell, Waterford formerly Moville

The death has occurred of Carmel McDonagh née O’Donnell, late of Passage Road, Waterford formerly of Moville.

Died February 4 2024, peacefully at home in the loving care of her family.

Predeceased by her husband Tom and her son Tommy.

Carmel will be sadly missed by her son Maurice, daughters Aileen and Fiona, grandchildren Lucas, Lily, Livia, Alison and Daniel, son-in-law Anthony, daughter-in-law Britta, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Reposing at Tom Hennessy’s Funeral Home, Johnstown, Waterford (X91FW4A).

on Wednesday, February 7, from 5pm to 7pm.

Requiem Mass on Thursday February 8 at 10.30am in St. Joseph & Benildus Church, Newtown, Waterford, followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ballygunner, Waterford.

House Private Please. Mass will be live streamed from 10.30am on Thursday. https://www.mcn.live/Camera/st-joseph-and-st-benildus-waterford

Peter Boyle, Bunbeg 

The death has taken place in Glasgow of Peter Boyle (Peadar Ned), originally from Upper Dore, Bunbeg.

Predeceased by his loving wife Ellen, his brother Paddy and his sister Nora (Sweeney).

Sadly missed by his nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

His remains will be received into St. Patrick's Church, Meenaweal on Wednesday, February 7 at 5.30 p.m. to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass on Thursday morning at 10am, interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page https://bit.ly/3DoIMm.

Family flowers only please.

Mark Quinn, Guest House End, Raphoe

The sudden death has occurred at his late residence of Mark Quinn, Guest House End, Raphoe.

Lovingly missed by his partner Andrea McCobb, his daughter Annie-Rose and partner Fran, his son Oliver and partner Caoilfhionn, his beloved grandson Frankie, his mother Mary, his sister and brothers Pamela, James, Garven and all his extended family and friends.

Mark will be reposing at Kelly’s Funeral Home, Oakfield, Raphoe F93 KP0N on Wednesday afternoon from 2pm to 9 pm. Rosary at 9 pm.

Funeral cortege will be leaving Kelly’s funeral home, Oakfield, Raphoe on Thursday morning at 10.30 am travelling via The Sheep’s Lane (Back Road), Guest House End and The Diamond to St Eunan’s Church, Raphoe for 11 am Requiem mass followed by internment in the adjoining cemetery.

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