Deaths in Donegal - Friday morning, January 20

The following deaths have occurred:

- Maureen Kelly, Buncrana

- Robbie Ellis, Donegal Town

- Brian O'Doherty, Dunkineely and formerly Bundoran

- Ruth Galligan, Tullaghan / Bundoran

- Ronan Roddy, Stranorlar

- Hughie Eamonn McGarvey, Gweedore

- Anne McHugh (née McCann), Killybegs

- Christopher Doherty (Christy Gill), Buncrana

- Catherine (Kate) McErlean (née Convery), Newtowncunningham

- Mary McGonagle (née O'Donnell) Burnfoot

- Annie Boyle (née Mc Loone), Glenties

- Máire Clinton (née Shiels), Glassagh, Fanad

- Nuala Gallagher (née O'Brien), Ballyshannon

- Anne Kelly, (née Mc Hugh), Ballybofey

- Eamonn Gilmartin, Florida / Bundoran

- Frank Murray, Donegal Town

- Edward McMonagle, Milford

- Patrick Carlin, Manorcunningham

- Margaret Houston, Newtowncunningham

- Teresa Leeper, Ballybofey

Maureen Kelly, Buncrana

The death has occurred of Maureen Kelly (nee McKenna) Shandrum, Dumfries and Buncrana. Maureen is predeceased by her husband Owen, brothers James, Eddie, Paddy, John and her parents Patrick and Cassie. Sadly missed by her loving family Siobhan, Kathleen, Sharon, Liam, Jason, her sister Bridie (Birmingham), sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends and the wider family circle.

Maureen's remains will repose at her home from 6pm on Friday. Funeral on Sunday at 11am Mass in St Mary's Church, Cockhill, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral can be viewed live on on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill.

Robbie Ellis, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Robbie Ellis, Drumstevlin, Donegal Town.

Deeply regretted by his wife Jean, sons Robert (Mandy) and Andrew (Natasha), grandchildren Caleb and Lucas, sister Kathleen, nieces and nephews and extended family circle.

Remains reposing at his family home on Friday, January 20 and Saturday 21 from 2pm to 9pm. House private at all other times and on the morning of funeral please.

Funeral service in Killymard Parish Church on Sunday, 22 at 2pm followed by burial in New Edrim graveyard.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Parkinson’s Association (Donegal Branch) and Alzheimer’s Society (Donegal) c/o George Irwin Funeral Directors or any family member.

Brian O'Doherty, Dunkineely and formerly Bundoran

The death has occurred of Brian O'Doherty, Brenter, Dunkineely and formerly of Sea Rd, Bundoran. January 19 2023, peacefully in the excellent care of all at Ballyshannon Community Nursing Unit.

Beloved husband of the late Catherine . Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving son Brian Tadhg, daughters Catríona (Barry), Brídín (Dermot) and Aileen (Fergal), his beloved grandchildren Pearl, Tadhg and Aoibhá, his brothers James (Bundoran), Joe (Bundoran), sisters Assumpta Daly (Bundoran) and Eilish (Bundoran), his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and all his many relatives neighbours and friends.

Reposing at the Family Home, Brenter, Dunkineely (F94 KD43) on Saturday, January 21 January from 4pm to 7pm and Sunday 22nd Jan from 3pm to 7pm. House private at all other times please.

Removal from there on Monday morning, January 23 at 9.45am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Ninnidh's Cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran.

Brian's funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie.

Condolences to the O'Doherty Family can be left in private on www.breslinfunerals.ie .

Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Brian to the Patient Comfort Fund at Ballyshannon Community Nursing Unit, care of donation box at Family Home/Church or by post to Donal Breslin at Breslin's Funeral Home, Bundoran.

Ruth Galligan, Tullaghan / Bundoran

The death has occurred of Ruth Galligan, Duncarbury, Tullaghan, Co. Leitrim and 15 Benwisken View, Dinglei Coush, Bundoran. January 18, 2023, peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Sligo University Hospital.

Beloved daughter of the late Michael and Nuala Galligan. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving and heartbroken sisters, Johanne and Michelle, her brothers-in-law Michael McElhinney and Cian Kelly, her adoring nephews Turlough, Ryan and Aaron, and all her many relatives, neighbours and dear friends.

Reposing at Breslin's Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran F94E92F on Friday, January 20, from 1pm to 3pm and from 6pm to 8pm. Removal from there on Saturday morning at 10.30am to arrive at St. Patrick's Church, Tullaghan, Co. Leitrim for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Aidan's Cemetery, Kinlough. Fresh Flowers welcome

Condolences to the Galligan Family can be left in private at www.breslinfunerals.ie.

Ronan Roddy, Stranorlar

The death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny of Ronan Roddy, Trenamullin, Stranorlar. Beloved son of Phil and Pauline and much-loved brother of Timothy, Louise, and the late Adeen.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his heartbroken father, mother, brother, sister, sister-in-law Sally-Ann, nieces Nadine, Freya, and Isla, extended family and friends.

Remains reposing at Mc Cool’s Chapel of Rest, Ballybofey on Thursday, January 19 from 6pm until rosary at 9pm when his
remains will be removed to the family home.

Funeral leaving from his home on Saturday morning, January 21 at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am. Interment afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery.

The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, directly to the Donegal Hospice at https://www.idonate.ie/2625_donegal-hospice.htm or care of any family member.

The house is private to family and close friends, please.

Hughie Eamonn McGarvey, Gweedore

The death has occurred of Hughie Eamonn McGarvey in Letterkenny University Hospital, peacefully surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his parents Eamonn and Máire, his brothers Pádraig and Connie and sister Una.

Sadly missed by daughter Mari, sons Manus & Hugh, son in-law Charlie, daughters in-law Siobhan & Kathy and grandchildren, Blake, Gavin, Zara, Anna, Hugh, Maggie Mae & Hugh Beag. Deeply regretted by sisters Máire (USA), Grace, Bella, Kit, Sadie and brothers John (Dublin) & Ted (London), extended family & friends.

Removal from Eternal Light Chapel of Rest Mountain Top, Letterkenny took place this afternoon, going to his son Hugh's residence Chapel Road Brinalack F92 P304.

Funeral from there on Saturday, January 21 going to Teach Phobail Colmcille, Cnoc Fola for requiem Mass on Saturday at 11am, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Rosary both nights at 8pm, family time from 11pm to 11am.

Funeral mass can be viewed live on Charlie Mc Clafferty Funeral Director Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063472426298.

Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu, to Áras Alzheimers Unit, Gaoth Dobhair care of any family member.

Minibus will be available from Teach Phobail Colmcille car park to the wake house.

Please feel free to leave a message of condolence on Charlie McClafferty Funeral Directors' Facebook page.

Anne McHugh (née McCann), Killybegs

The death has occurred peacefully at the North West Hospice after a long illness bravely borne of Anne McHugh (nee Mc Cann), The Commons, Killybegs.

Sadly missed by her loving husband Eugene, daughters Aine and Kathleen, sons-in-law John and Jason, granddaughters Julia, Ava and Freya, relatives and friends.

Remains reposing at her residence on Thursday to 10pm. Removal on Friday at 1.30pm to St.Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs for 2pm funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

Mass will be streamed live on www.mcnmedia.tv.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu, if desired, to The North West Hospice, Sligo, via the following link; https://northwesthospice.ie/donations/. 

Christopher Doherty (Christy Gill), Buncrana

The death has occurred in London England of Christopher Doherty (Christy Gill) The Rock, Foffenagh, Ballymagan, Buncrana. Christy's remains will arrive at 6pm on Thursday, January 19 to St Mary's Church, Cockhill to repose overnight. Funeral on Friday at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.

Christy will be sadly missed by his sisters Annie, Kathleen and brother James his in laws, nieces and nephews, cousins Neighbours and friends. Funeral can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill.

Catherine (Kate) McErlean (née Convery), Newtowncunningham

The death has occurred of Catherine (Kate) McErlean (Née Convery) Newtowncunningham Co Donegal (Formerly Coolnasillagh, Maghera) Catherine (Kate) R.I.P. Peacefully at Donegal Hospice, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Terence and loving mother of Conor, Ryan and Áine.

Devoted granny of Jake and Amelia. Daughter of the late Henry and Bridie and sister of Paddy Joe, Margaret Teresa, Damien, Henry, Anne Marie and Seamus.

Funeral from her home Monglass, Newtowncunningham, F93PK8P on Saturday, January 21 at 11.15am for 12noon requiem Mass in All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Family time from 11pm to 11am.

Family flowers only. Donation in lieu to Donegal hospice. Deeply regretted by sorrowing husband, sons, daughter, grandchildren, daughter-in-law Elaine, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and wider family circle.

Mary McGonagle (née O'Donnell) Burnfoot

The death has occurred at her residence of Mary McGonagle (nee O'Donnell), Crislamore, Burnfoot. Predeceased by her husband Jim.

Much loved mother of Denis, John, Hugh, Catherine, William and Peter. Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by her sons, daughter, son-in-law Gerry, daughters-in-law Sadie, Mary, Edel, Theresa and Lily, grandchildren, her extended family, relatives and friends.

Her remains reposing at her home. Removal on Saturday morning, January 21 at 10.15am to St Mura's Church, Fahan for requiem mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/fahan. Family time please from 11pm to 11am.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Ballytrim House, Raphoe c/o any family member.

Annie Boyle (née Mc Loone), Glenties

The death has occurred at the Killybegs Community Hospital of Annie Boyle (nee McLoone), Loughcrillan Road, Glenties and formerly Aughla and the Croaghs.

Predeceased by her husband Johnny, brothers Michael (Lutton), Johnny (Lutton/Glenfin) and Patrick (Croaghs/Ballinamore) and sisters Breid Devine Glenswilly and Nellie Moy Glenfin.

Survived by sisters Marie Sweeney Ballinamore Fintown, Josephine Bonner and Mary Patton Drumkeen, nieces, nephews extended family and friends.

Reposing at Shovlin's Funeral Home, Sandfield Ardara, on Thursday, January 19, with removal at 5.30pm to arrive at St.Connells Church, Glenties at 6pm to repose overnight.

Funeral mass on Friday afternoon at 1pm with burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/glenties.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Killybegs Community Hospital c/o James McGuinness & Sons, Funeral Director, Main Street, Glenties or any family member. 

Michael Boyle, Loughfad, Portnoo

The death has occurred of Michael "Tommy" Boyle, Loughfad peacefully at home in the arms of his loving family. Predeceased by his infant daughter Suzanne and sister Mary.

Michael is deeply regretted and sadly missed by his wife Anne, sons Michael (Sharon), Darren (Donna) and daughter Sinead, brothers, sister cherished grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at his daughter's residence, 5 Golf Cottages, Clooney F94h7w1. Rosary at 9pm.

Funeral from there on Friday morning for 11am requiem Mass in St. Conal’s Church, Kilclooney with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House strictly private on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Alzheimer's Society,(Donegal Branch) C/o James McGuinness &Sons, Funeral Director, Main Street, Glenties or any family member. 

Máire Clinton (née Shiels), Glassagh, Fanad

The death has occurred of Máire Clinton (née Shiels), Glassagh, Fanad. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Letterkenny University Hospital.

Predeceased by her husband Eamonn, brothers Dorby and John, sister Margaret Friel, nieces Áine Friel and Sheila Friel and nephew Seamus O’Brien.

Deeply regretted by her daughter Ann Marie Poole, sons Martin and Seamus and her loving grandchildren Casey, Ciarán, Órla and Éamonn.

Sadly missed by her brothers Danny and Brendan, sisters Bridget McAteer, Sally Gallagher, Grace O’Brien, Angela Blaney, Kate Sweeney, son-in-law Geoff Poole, daughter-in-law Louise Moran, her extended family, neighbours and large circle of friends.

Máire’s remains will repose at her late residence on Thursday, January 19. Rosary at 8pm.

Requiem Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Church, Fanavolty at 1pm on Friday January 20 followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard. House private on the morning of the funeral.

The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the St. Mary's Fanavolty & St. Columba's Massmount Facebook page https://m.facebook.com//stmarysfanavolty.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Fanad Day Centre, care of any family member or Mc Ateer Funeral Directors.

Nuala Gallagher, Assaroe View, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Nuala Gallagher (née O'Brien), Assaroe View, Ballyshannon and formerly of Belfast.

Peacefully at her late residence in the loving care of her husband Jackie, surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her

parents James & Sheila and her father-in-law Josie.
 
Nuala will be forever remembered by her husband Jackie,much-loved mother of Niall (Pam), James (Stacey), Emma and Tony. Much loved by her grandchildren Kurt, Nicole, Mark, Joe and Rory.

She will be sadly missed by her mother-in-law Rose, brother Danny (Margaret), sisters Sheila, Jacinta (P.J.), and Angela (Mark) and her sister-in-law and dear friend Avril, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
 
Funeral on Friday to arrive at St. Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am with interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery, The Rock, Ballyshannon.
 
Donations in lieu if so desired to the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (I.M.N.D.A) or the Northwest Hospice, The Mall, Sligo c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors or any family member.
 
The Mass shall be streamed live on St. Patrick's page at www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon.
House strictly private please.

Anne Kelly, (née Mc Hugh), Ballybofey

The death has occurred, at her late residence, of Anne Kelly, (nee Mc Hugh), 3 St Vincent’s Close, Ballybofey and formerly Meenglass.

Beloved wife of the late Harry and much-loved mother of Paddy, Johnny, Harry and William, cherished sister of Matt, (England) and the late Denis, Jamie, Paddy, Joe, Mary and Katie. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

Remains reposing at her late residence on Wednesday, January 18, from 5pm. Funeral leaving from there on Friday, January 20, at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoneill, at 11am.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/StMarysSessiaghoneill

Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, directly to the Donegal Hospice at https://www.idonate.ie/2625_donegal-hospice.html or care of any family member. Family time from 9pm to 11 am.

Eamonn Gilmartin, Florida / Bundoran

The death has occurred of Eamonn Gilmartin (November 11, 2022) of Winter Park, Florida USA and Ellesmere Avenue, Bundoran.
Peacefully. Adoring husband to the late Felice.

Sadly missed by his heartbroken mother Margaret, his sons Eamonn Jnr & Aiden, his sister Michelle, brother-in-law to Liam & fondly remembered by his nephews Liam Jnr & Finn, his aunt Teresa & his cousins.

Greatly missed by his partner Terri and son Nathan, a large circle of friends and neighbours in Bundoran & Florida.

Funeral Mass for Eamonn will take place on Friday, January 20, at 10am at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Bundoran. Interment of ashes afterwards in St. Ninnidh's Cemetery, Bundoran. Eamonn's funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie.

Enquiries to John Mulreany Funeral services Bundoran (071) 9841547.

Frank Murray, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Frank Murray, Drimark, Donegal Town. Peacefully, at Letterkenny University Hospital, after a short illness.

Predeceased by his wife Kathleen and his sister Rita. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his children David, Vinny, Deirdre, Gavin and Fiona; his sons-in-law John and Daniel; daughters-in-law Karen and Anna; his adoring grandchildren Alanna, Ríonn, Aoibheann, Luke, Katie, Éabha, Dylan and Leah, his brothers Jim, John and Noel, and his sisters Ann and Mary.
 
Frank's remains will be reposing at Gallagher's Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles (Eircode F94WN24) on Thursday, January 19, until 8 pm.

Removal from there on Friday, January 20, going to St Mary’s Church, Killymard, for funeral Mass at 11am, with burial afterwards in the local cemetery. House strictly private at all times, please. Family flowers only, please.

Donations, if so desired, to the Irish Heart Foundation.

Edward McMonagle, Milford

The death has occurred of Edward McMonagle, Golan, Milford.

Peacefully, at Letterkenny University Hospital, from Golan, Milford and laterally of Termon, beloved husband of Ann and loving father of Lisa and Shane. Deeply regretted by his wife, son, daughter, sister Rita, grandchildren, relatives and friends.

There will be a private reception into St. Brigid's Church, Golan, on Thursday to repose overnight.

Requiem Mass on Friday morning at 11am, followed by interment in Milford Cemetery. The house is strictly private.

Patrick Carlin, Manorcunningham

The death has occurred of Patrick Carlin, 20 Greenhill, Manorcunningham (F92 WK82), formerly of Bogay, Newtowncunningham and Cloonamahon Disability Service, Co Sligo.

Lovingly missed by his sister Kathleen, Noeleen, Geraldine, Ursula's brother Joseph, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Patrick was predeceased by his parents Joe and Isobel, his sisters Doreen, Pauline and Evelyn. 

Patrick is reposing at his sister Ursula Carlin's residence, 20 Greenhill, Manorcunningham.

Funeral leaving from there on Friday morning at 10.20am going to St. Baithin’s Church, St Johnston, for 11am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.   

Margaret Houston, Newtowncunningham

The death occurred on December 27 of Margaret Houston (née Gillespie) Moyle, Newtowncunningham, peacefully in Birmingham.

Beloved wife of Peter, loving mother of Pauline, Eamon, Peter and Kieron; mother-in-law of Brendan, Karen, Sarah and Claire-Marie. A much-loved grandmother and great-grandmother.

Beloved daughter of the late Charlie and May, sister of Brian and the late Eamon, formerly of Killyverry, Newtowncunningham
A much-loved auntie to all her nephews and nieces.
 
Requiem Mass took place in Mother of God and Guardian Angels Church, Birmingham on Thursday, January 19, before Margaret is taken home to Ireland for burial. 
Funeral from her aunt Mary Gillespie's home, Moyle, Newtowncunningham F93 PW82 on Sunday, January 22 at 10.15am to All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham for Mass at 11am.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Link for funeral Mass: https://www.churchservices.tv/newtowncunningham.
 
Those wishing to pay their respects to Margaret are welcome to call to the Gillespie family home on Saturday, January 21 from 11am until the Rosary at 9pm.   

Teresa Leeper, Ballybofey

The tragic death occurred of Teresa Leeper on December 15 in Birmingham.

Teresa will be sadly missed by her loving husband Joe, daughters Caroline and Sharon and son Martin, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, sisters Bernadette and Rosaleen, brothers-in-law, her adored grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Teresa’s remains will be received into our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Yardley Wood, Birmingham on Monday, January 23 at 6pm to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday at 11am followed by burial at Widney Manor Cemetery. Teresa's funeral will be live streamed on the following link www.ourladyoflourdesbirmingham.co.uk. 

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