Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, December 6, 2023
The following deaths have taken place:
- Irene Hegarty, Malinmore, Glencolmcille
- Nicky Hanlon, Ramelton
- Michael Lynas, Glasgow and Killult
- Margaret Patton (née Bovaird), Midcut, Drumkeen
- James Joseph Boyle, Treanmore, Mohill, Leitrim / Falcarragh
- James Woods, Ballindrait
- Patrick Brennan, 12 Bracken Lea, Letterkenny
- Sally Gallagher, Main Street, Mountcharles
- Cassie Heekin (née Cannon), Malinmore, Glencolmcille
- Patricia Logue (née Devine), Dunfanaghy / Derry
Irene Hegarty, Malinmore, Glencolmcille
The death has occurred of Irene Hegarty of Malinmore, Glencolmkille and Bounds Green, London on 04 December at UCH Euston after a battle with cancer.
A service shall be held on December 20 at 10am in Our Lady of Muswell Hill, Roman Catholic Church, 1 Colney Hatch Lane, Muswell Hill, N10 1PN followed by cremation in St. Marylebone Crematorium, East End Road, London N2 0SE.
Her final remains shall be taken to Ireland for a funeral on December 29 at 1PM in St. Columba's Church, Glencolmkille, County Donegal.
Her family would like to express their sincere gratitude to all her friends, neighbours and cancer support staff that helped and assisted her in any way during her struggle with cancer.
Donations in lieu of Flowers to Ovacome Ovarian Cancer Support: https://www.ovacome.org.uk/ or Breakthrough Cancer Research https://breakthroughcancerresearch.ie/
Nicky Hanlon, Swilly Park, Ramelton
The death has occurred of Nicky Hanlon, Swilly Park, Ramelton, December 5, 2023, peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital.
Deeply regretted by his loving family, daughters Sally, Jackie and Kirsty, sons Neil, Nicky and Paul, daughter-in-law Sara, sons-in-law Shauney, Myles and Dzenan, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, sister Sally Stewart, brother-in-law Sammy Stewart, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Remains reposing at the residence of his daughter Sally and Shauney Mooney, Castle Street, Ramelton, F92 N6X7, from 5pm today, Wednesday, December 6. Funeral mass on Friday, December 8, at 10am in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Funeral mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Mary’s Church Ramelton on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/ramelton
Family time on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Ramelton Community Hospital, c/o any family member or Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.
Michael Lynas, Glasgow and Killult
The peaceful death has occurred in Glasgow of Michael Lynas, Glasgow & Killult.
Predeceased by his wife Peggy née Carroll, his son Edward Paul, his parents Connie and Edward and his granddaughters Ailís and Aoífe. Survived by his children Josephine, Michael, Kathleen and Peter, sons in law, daughter in law, grandchildren and great grandchildren, his brothers and sister, brother in laws and sister in laws, nieces nephews and a large circle of family and friends.
His remains will repose at his late residence in Killult Wednesday December 6 from 7pm. Funeral from there on Friday December 8 for 1pm requiem mass in Christ the King Church, Gortahork F92 DP86 with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. Rosary both night at 8pm. House private on the morning of the Funeral.
Margaret Patton (née Bovaird), Midcut, Drumkeen
The peaceful death has occurred taken at the Donegal hospice of Margaret Patton, (nee Bovaird) Midcut, Drumkeen, F93 EA89. Predeceased by her late husband Francie. Much loved mother of John (Collette), Noel (Bernie), Joe (Patricia), Theresa, Marie (Eugene), Carmel (Liam), Katriona (John), Eamonn (Anne Marie) and Bernie. Cherished grandmother of Patrick, Grace, Anna, Holly, Sean, Olivia, Anthony, Leah, Sarah, William and Dean. Margaret will be sadly missed by her sister Teresa, brothers Johnny, Jimmy, Sammy and Joe, wider family circle, neighbours and many friends.
Her remains reposing at her late residence. Funeral leaving from there on Thursday December 7 at 12.15pm for 1pm Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Drumkeen followed by burial in the family plot in the adjoining graveyard. Family time please from 10pm to 10am and on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director.
James Joseph Boyle, Treanmore, Mohill, Leitrim / Falcarragh
The death has occurred of James Joseph (Jimmy) Boyle (retired Garda Sgt), Carrick Rd, Treanmore, Mohill, Co. Leitrim and formerly of Falcarragh, in his 99th year, peacefully in the exceptional care of the staff of Arus Carolan Nursing Home, Mohill, and surrounded by his loving family on December 4 2023.
Predeceased by his loving wife Bella, James will be sadly missed by his loving family, sons Michael (Lucan), James (Ballinamore) and John (Mohill) and daughters Mary (Reno USA) and Isobel (Mohill), sisters-in-law Celine Whelan (Rathfarnham) and Sr. Finnian (Ursuline Convent, Thurles), daughters-in-law Mary, Irene and Lisa, grandchildren, Paul, Adam, James, Peter, Aoibheann, Fiona, Peter, Johnny, Sarah and Harry and great-grandchildren Declan, James, Zara, Aera and Jack, nephews, nieces, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his home (N41 KV99) on Thursday December 7 from 5pm to 8pm, house private to close family at all other times. Funeral will take place on Friday, December 8 in St. Patrick’s Church, Mohill at 12 noon followed by burial afterwards in Mohill cemetery. James’s funeral mass can be viewed on the link: www.churchtv.ie/mohill.
James Woods, Ballindrait
The sudden death has occurred, on December 4, 2023, of James Woods R.I.P, at his home, Ballymonaster (The Bridge), Ballindrait.
Predeceased by his parents Seamus and Margaret. Beloved brother of Ann Carr (Michael), Conor and Gerard.
Reposing at his brother Gerard's home at Dreenan, Stranorlar. Funeral from there on Thursday, December 7, at 10.15am, going to St. Patrick's Church, Murlog, Lifford, for Requiem Mass at 11am.
Burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Deeply regretted by his sorrowing family, neighbours and friends.
Requiem Mass may be viewed live via the Parish webcam: https://clonleighparish.com
Patrick Brennan, 12 Bracken Lea, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Patrick Brennan, 12 Bracken Lea, Letterkenny F92WC2D, peacefully in his 92nd year.
Predeceased by his wife Bridget, brothers Eugene and Jim
Sadly missed by his son Martin, sisters Annie Brady, Mary Carney and brother John Brennan. Nephews John Cullen, Milford, Joseph Cullen USA, nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours.
Remains reposing at his late residence.
Requiem mass at 12pm on Wednesday December 6 in St Marys Church, Fanavolty, Fanad with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Sally Gallagher, Main Street, Mountcharles
The death has occurred of Sally Gallagher, Main Street, Mountcharles in her 90th year, (Former proprietor of Sally’s Souvenirs Shop, Main Street, Donegal Town), peacefully at Donegal Community Hospital, Donegal Town. Predeceased by her parents, Paul and Sophia, and her brothers, Paul and Colm. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her brothers, Danny (Dympna RIP) and Eddie (Anne), her sister Mary Dympna (Jim), nieces and nephews and all of her extended family.
Remains reposing at Gallaghers Funeral Home, Mountcharles.
Removal from there on Wednesday, December 6, going to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mountcharles for 11am funeral mass, with interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. Family flowers only please.
Cassie Heekin (née Cannon), Malinmore, Glencolmcille
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Cassie Heekin, (Nee Cannon), Malinmore, Glencolmcille, Co Donegal. Predeceased by her husband John, her sister Mary, brother Cormac and twin brother Charles. Much loved mother of Marie, Sara, Joan, Kathleen, Caroline and John. Sadly missed by sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-granddaughter, sister-in- law, brother-in-law, nieces and nephews and a wide circle of relatives, neighbours and friends.
Remains reposing at her late residence. Removal on Wednesday morning (December 6) for Funeral Mass at 11am at St Columba's Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House Strictly Private on the morning of the Funeral. The Funeral Mass will be streamlined by:
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Killybegs Community Hospital, Patients Comfort Fund, care of, any family member or Michael L Byrne, Funeral Director, Cashel, Glencolmcille.
Patricia Logue (née Devine), Dunfanaghy / Derry
The death has occurred of Patricia (Pat) Logue of ‘Black Braes’, Campsie, Co. Derry and Kill, Dunfanaghy. Pat passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Sadly missed by her husband Davie, and family Sean and Jen, Ciara and Marty, grandson Lewis and her close and wider family circle and friends.
Her remains are eposing at her late residence in Dunfanaghy. Funeral Mass in Holy Cross Church, Dunfanaghy on Thursday December 7 2023 at 12noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Mass can be viewed live on https://mcnmedia.tv/Camera/holy-cross-church.
Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired, to the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association C/O of any any family or James Harkin, Funeral Director, Creeslough.
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