Deaths in Donegal - Thursday morning, March 16, 2023

The following deaths have occurred:

- Ciaran Aiken, Letterkenny

- Mairéad Cunningham, Carrick

- Irene Mc Crudden, Belfast and Killybegs

- Francie Doherty, Cranford

- Edward Duggan, St Johnston

- Phyllis Galvin, St Johnston

- John McGlinchey, Raphoe

- Frances Walsh, Derry, Bridgend and Wexford

- Eamonn Burns, Lifford 

- Gary McGinley, Lifford 

- Danny Walsh, Dublin and Dungloe

- Drew McCrabbe, Manorcunningham

- Mary Fallon, Crossroads

- Virginia Bowden, Killybegs

- Eric Byrne, Kilcar

- Sr Berchmans Doohan, Meath and Derryconnor 

Ciaran Aiken, Letterkenny

The death has occurred suddenly, in Cork, of Ciaran Aiken, 29 Gleann Tain Close, Letterkenny. 

Deeply regretted by his loving mother Sharon, brother Dillon, sisters Natasha and Emily, grandparents Andy and Margaret, niece Enya, nephew Drew, aunts, uncles, extended family and friends.

His remains will repose at his home in Letterkenny from 3pm on Thursday, private to family, please.

Funeral arrangements to be confirmed.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Brú Columbanus, c/o any family member.

Mairéad Cunningham, Carrick

The death has occurred peacefully in Killybegs Community Hospital of Mairéad Cunningham (née McShane), Braeside, Teelin Road, Carrick, F94 V8V0

Predeceased by her brother Fr Pádraic McShane and her sister Mary Folan, Mairéad will be sadly missed by her loving husband Francis, her sons Eunan and Rónan, daughters-in-law Peggy and Christine, her grandchildren Sinéad, Pauric, Christopher, Áine, Aishling, Aoife, Dermot and her great-granddaughter Kyrna, her nephews Fergus, Lorcan & Colm and wide circle of relatives, neighbours and friends.

Her Remains will be reposing at her family home from 4pm to 8pm on Thursday and from 4pm to 8pm on Friday. The family home is private to family and relatives at all other times.

Removal to St Columba’s Church, Carrick on Saturday for Funeral Mass at 1pm with burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Killybegs Community Hospital, c/o Curran’s Funeral Services.

Irene Mc Crudden, Belfast and Killybegs

The death has occurred of Irene Mc Crudden, formerly of 63 Duneden Park, Belfast 14 and recently of Bradley Manor Carehome, Belfast. 

Predeceased by her husband Joe, son John and grandson Ryan. Sadly missed by her son Paul, daughters Hilary and Adrienne, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Her remains are reposing at her daughter Hilary's residence (Conlin Road, Killybegs, F94 RRW3) on Friday from 3pm to 10pm.

Removal on Saturday at 12.30pm to St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs for 1pm Funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Mass will be streamed live on www.mcnmedia.tv

Francie Doherty, Cranford

The sudden death has taken place of Francie Doherty, The Pans, Cranford.

Sadly missed by his wife Christine, his son Ben, his daughter Rachel, sister Annette and her husband Kieran (Termon), sister Margaret and her husband Mike (Sligo), brother Charlie and his partner Sally (Letterkenny), all his nieces and and a wide circle of family and friends.

His remains are reposing at his sister Annette's house in Clonkillymore, Termon.

Removal from there on Thursday morning at 11am going to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Coole, Cranford for Requiem Mass at 12noon. Interment will take place immediately after Mass with his parents Willie and Philomena in Umlagh Cemetery, Carrigart.

Edward Duggan, St Johnston

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Edward Duggan, Hillhead, St Johnston and formerly of Brockagh, St Johnston.

Beloved husband of the late Vera, much loved father of Donna, father-in-law of George, dearly loved grandfather of Edwina,grandfather-in-law of Ken, loving great grandfather of Amelia and brother of the late baby William, Patrick, Josie, Annie, Bob, James, Mary and Kathleen.

His remains are eposing at Quigley`s Funeral Home on Thursday from 7pm to 8pm.

Funeral leaving the Funeral Home on Friday at 5pm to St Baithin's Church, St Johnston for Requiem Mass on Saturday at 2pm with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Phyllis Galvin, St Johnston

The death has occurred of Phyllis Galvin, Transallagh, St Johnston.

Lovingly missed by her sons and daughters Shaun, David, Edel, Gina and Catrina, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, her grandchildren Aaron, Dylan, Zara, Leona, James and Ella. Deeply missed by her brothers and sisters and extended family and friends. Phyllis was predeceased by her husband John Joe.

House is strictly private please. 

Funeral leaving her late residence on Saturday morning at 10.20am going to St Baithin’s Church, St Johnston for 11am requiem mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

John McGlinchey, Raphoe

The death has occurred of John McGlinchey, Tullyvinney, Raphoe, F93 H762.

John passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Deeply regretted by his wife Monny, sons Gerard (Sligo), Michael (Newtowncunningham), and Malachy (Raphoe) and daughters Grainne Brogan (Raphoe), Jacqueline Griffin (Killea), Nuala McGlinchey (Dublin), Lorna Gallagher (Raphoe) Shauna Maguire (Convoy), Carole McFadden (Raphoe) and Maeve McGlinchey (Letterkenny), sons-in-law and daughters-in-law, 22 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

John's remains are reposing at his late residence. There is a one way system in place for wake. Family time please from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral from his late residence on Friday afternoon at 12.30pm going to St Eunan’s Church, Raphoe for 1pm Requiem Mass followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu, if desired, to Relay for Life, Donegal c/o any family member of Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.

Frances Walsh, Derry, Bridgend and Wexford

The death has occurred at Altnagelvin Hospital of Frances Walsh, née Gallagher, 21 Abbey House, Derry and formerly Skeoge Cottages, Bridgend; Coventry, England and Wexford.

Predeceased by her husband Richard, her parents Mary and Henry Gallagher, Skeoge Cottages, Bridgend and her sisters Margaret Callaghan, Bridgend and Rose Coyle, Coventry and her brother John Gallagher, Westport, she is deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her brother Patsy, Skeoge, Bridgend and her sisters Angela Friel, Buncrana and Eileen Devine, Dunamanagh, her nieces, nephews, wider family circle and friends.

Removal from Murphy's Funeral Home, F93PW96, on Thursday afternoon at 2pm going to her late sister Margaret Callaghan's late residence at Bonemaine, Bridgend.

Removal from there Friday evening at 4.30pm to St Aengus' Church, Burt to repose overnight. Requiem Mass will take place Saturday morning at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Frances' Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/burt

Eamonn Burns, Lifford 

The death has occurred of Eamonn Burns, The Haw, Lifford.

Husband of Noreen, loving father of Ryan and Sarah, beloved brother of Tommy, Ken, Martin, Terry and Celeine. Predeceased by Barry, Gerard and Marie.

His remains are reposing at the home of his brother Martin, The Haw Lane, Lifford.

Remains will leave on Thursday at 10.30am, for 11am Requiem Mass at St Columba's Church, Doneyloop with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed live on The Doneyloop Church webcam.

Gary McGinley, Lifford 

The death has taken place of Gary McGinley, Moneen, Ballindrait, Lifford.

Much loved father of Cianán, Casey and Sarah, dearly loved son of Deirdre and Louie McGinley and cherished brother of Lyndsay and Courtney.

His remains are reposing at his home. The house is private to family and friends only.

Funeral leaving his home on Friday at 10.45am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick's Church, Murlog at 11.30am with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam

Donations in lieu of flowers please to, Carrick-on-Shannon Rapid River Responders

Danny Walsh, Dublin and Dungloe

The death has occurred peacefully at home of Danny Walsh Sutton, Dublin  and formerly of Dungloe.

Beloved husband of the late Terry and much-loved dad of Colette, Gráinne, Danny and Seán. Cherished Gaga to Sorcha, SIneád, Conor, Gráinne, Aoife, Shane, and Áine, great-grandchildren Ollie, Sam, Ben, Summer, Jamie, Dani and Nina.

He will be sadly missed by his son-in-law Peter, daughter-in-law Cathy, sisters Agnes and Teresa, sisters-in-law Liz and Gerry, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends and kind neighbours.

His remains are reposing at Stafford's Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock on Friday afternoon from 3 pm to 5 pm.

Removal on Saturday morning to St Fintan’s Church, Sutton arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium. For those who are unable to attend the Funeral Mass it will be streamed live on Saturday morning at www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-fintans-parish-church-sutton-dublin

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to a charity of your choice.

Drew McCrabbe, Manorcunningham

The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Drew McCrabbe, Mondooey Lower, Manorcunningham F92 FY92.

Predeceased by his mother Isobel McCrabbe, he is deeply missed by his loving wife Yvonne, son Gavin and partner Aimee, son JP and partner Chloe, and son Oisin, grandchildren A.J, Ada-Isobel and Emery-Anna, his father Ronnie (Drumatoland, St Johnston), brother Rodney, sisters Caroline, Cynthia and Tracy, mother-in-law Anna McDaid, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Funeral from his late residence on Thursday at 10.15am going to St. Columba’s Church Drumoghill for 11am Requiem Mass with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private on the morning of the funeral please.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.

Mary Fallon, Crossroads

The death has occurred in Hutton, Essex, England of Mary Fallon, née O’Brien, formerly Cronalaughey, Crossroads, Killygordon

Beloved daughter of the late Stephen and Hannah O’ Brien, and much loved wife of Eddie, dearly loved mother of Caroline (Phil), Yvonne (Malcolm) cherished sister of Angela, Stephen, Patrick James, Sam, Benny, also the late Bridie, Eileen, Susan, Josephine, and Charlotte; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Charlotte, Oliver, and Cameron; great-grandchild Bobby, nieces in England, nieces and nephews in Ireland, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family and friends .

Funeral took place in Essex, England on Tuesday. Memorial Mass will be celebrated in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon on Thursday at 7.30pm. The Mass will be streamed live on youtube.com/@killygordonparish

Virginia Bowden, Killybegs

The death has occurred of Virginia Bowden, Seasons, Donegal Road, Killybegs. 

Predeceased by her husband Jim, she is sadly missed by her sons Alan and Richard, daughters-in-law Amardeep and Maeve, grandchildren Eva and Priya, extended family, friends and neighbours.

House private, please.

Removal on Thursday at 10.30am for 11am Funeral Mass in St. Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs with 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 Donegal Hospice care of any family member or McBrearty Funeral Directors. 

Eric Byrne, Kilcar

The unexpected death has occurred of Eric Byrne, Roxborough, Kilcar.

Eric is sadly missed by his parents Paul and Rose, brother Cian, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and a wide circle of friends.

House private to family and close friends on the morning of the funeral.

The funeral will take place in St Cartha's Church, Kilcar on Thursday at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

The funeral can be viewed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/Camera/st-carthas-church-kilcar,-f94-h2y5

Sr Berchmans Doohan, Meath and Derryconnor

The death has occurred peacefully at St Michael's, Loreto Convent, Navan, in her 103rd year, of Sr Berchmans (Nora) Doohan, St Michael's, Loreto Convent, Navan, Meath and late of Derryconnor.

Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Brigid, brothers Hughie, Johnny, Charlie and Francis, sisters Sr Patrick and Sr Ignacio, she is very sadly missed and fondly remembered by her Loreto community and carers, nieces, nephews and their families in Scotland, Australia, USA and Donegal, in particular Moira Nì Ghallachoir and Paul - relatives, neighbours and her wide circle of friends.

Her remains reposed overnight at St Eunan's Cathedral. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am, followed by burial in New Leck Cemetery. The Funeral Mass may be viewed on the cathedral webcam.

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