Deaths in Donegal - Sunday evening, March 26

The following deaths have occurred:

- Joe Long, Ballybofey and London

- Michael Joseph Strain, Letterkenny

- Margaret McGonagle, Moville

- Mary Ellen Whoriskey, Ramelton

- Molly Bourne, Newmills and Killygordon

- Patrick McGlynn, Cloghan

- Eilish Sweeney, Letterkenny

- Theo James Crampsey, Scotland and Donegal

- James Gethins, Ballyshannon

- Charlie Mc Donagh, Donegal Town

- Rosie Catterson, Killygordon

- Margaretta Birchenough, Ballintra

- Sheila Kelly, Solihull and Burtonport

- Pat Brennan, Ardara and Dublin

- Mary Duffy McCoy, England and Letterkenny

Joe Long, Ballybofey

The death has occurred in London, England of Joe Long, formerly Meencarrigach, Ballybofey. Beloved son of the late Susan and Joseph Long and much-loved husband of the late Christine. Dearly loved father to Joey, Jacqueline, and Mark, cherished brother of Mai, Anne, Patricia, Elizabeth, Carmel and the late Susie, Maggie and John. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sons, daughter, sisters, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, extended family and friends.

The funeral will take place in London on Wednesday, March 29. A memorial Mass will be celebrated in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar, on Wednesday, March 29 at 10am.

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

Michael Joseph Strain, Letterkenny

The death has occurred  Unexpectedly at his late residence of Michael Joseph Strain, 223 Ros Suilighe Oldtown, Letterkenny. 
Sadly missed by patients Mary and John, sisters Mary, Josephine and Hannah, and brothers Edward and Sean.

Deeply regretted by extended family members neighbors and friends. Micheal's remains will repose in Eternal Light Chapel of Rest Mountain Top Letterkenny F92 XE35 from 6pm to 8pm on Monday, March 27.

Funeral from there on Tuesday, March 28 at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in St Eunan's Cathedral at 11am followed by  interment in Conwall cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on http://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny.

Margaret McGonagle, Moville

The death has taken place at Carndonagh Community Hospital of Margaret McGonagle (Née Doherty), O’Gara Villas, Moville.

Her remains will repose at her home from 6pm, Sunday March 26. Family time please from 11pm to 11pm. Funeral arrangements to be confirmed later. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the St. Vincent de Paul, Moville, c/o any Family member.

Mary Ellen Whoriskey, Ramelton

The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny, surrounded by her family, of Mary Ellen Whoriskey, Whoriskey’s Shop, The Mall, Ramelton.

Dearly loved wife of Hugo and loving Mother of Hugh, John, Anita and Gillian. Deeply regretted by her husband, sons, daughters, sons-in-law Marty and Conor, Hugh’s partner Christine, her grandchildren Kaleb, Jolan, Elli, Ronan, Cora and Rionach, her brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, relatives and very many friends.

Reposing at the family home, Milford Road, Ramelton, F92 YP65, Sunday, March 26 from 6pm to 10.00pm and on Monday from 11am to 10am. Family time on the morning of the funeral. Rosary both nights at 9pm.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday, March 28 at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Molly Bourne, Newmills and Killygordon

The death has occurred of Molly Bourne (Nee Gallen), Rareagh, Newmills and formerly of Meenareagh, Killygordon, F92 XR1H.

Predeceased by her loving husband Mickey Bourne, her brothers Patrick and Anthony. Sadly missed by her daughter Bried, and granddaughters Kelly Anne and Molly Michelle.

Her remains will be reposing at her late residence from 6pm, Sunday, March 26. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, March 28 at 1pm in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny, with burial afterwards in the family plot in Conwal Cemetery.

Molly’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live at: https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny.

Enquiries to Con McDaid Funeral Directors.

Patrick McGlynn, Cloghan

The death has occurred of Patrick (Neil) McGlynn, Ardlaghan, Cloghan, at Letterkenny University Hospital.

Patrick is survived by his brother Anthony and his wife Grace, Ardlaghan; his sister Mary Prendergast and husband Joe, Melbourne, Australia. His nephews, Anthony Prendergast, Australia; Patrick and Conal McGlynn, (partner Melda) and also by Matthew and Dylan.

Patrick’s remains will repose at his nephew Conal McGlynn’s home from 5pm on Sunday, March 26. A shuttle bus will run from Harkins bar car park 6pm on both nights. The Rosary will take place both nights at 9pm. Family time from 10pm to 11am. 

Removal on Tuesday at 10.15am for Requiem Mass in Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Glenfin, at 11am. Burial afterwards in the family plot in Kilteevoge Cemetery, Glenfin.

Requiem Mass can be viewed on the Parish Webcam: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/our-lady-of-perpetual-succour-glenfinn.

Eilish Sweeney, Letterkenny

The death has occurred at her home, in her 97th year, in the care of her loving family of Eilish Sweeney, (née Conaghan), 54, Ard O’Donnell, Letterkenny, (F92 WCN5).

Predeceased by her beloved husband William, daughter Collettee and son-in-law Jim Archibald, sadly missed by her family, sons Andy (Dublin), Hughie (Letterkenny), Mark (Perth) and Colm (Letterkenny), daughters Geraldine Durning and Janice Archibald (Letterkenny), 15 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, sister Noreen O’Boyle (Breenagh), daughters-in-law Mary, Moira, Anne and Michelle, son-in-law John, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Reposing at her late residence with Rosary each night at 9pm.

Funeral from there on Monday, March 27 going to St Eunan’s Cathedral for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed online by using the link https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by burial in the family plot in Conwal Cemetery.

Family time please on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if wished to Mary’s Meals c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Rd, Letterkenny.

Theo James Crampsey, Scotland and Donegal

A Memorial Mass will take place in St Mary's Church, Bocan, Culdaff, on Easter Monday, April 10 at 11am for Theo James Crampsey, who passed away on March 7 aged five.
Loving son of Leann and Finbar, precious brother to Rhys and Aimee, dearly loved by all the family, local and in Ireland.

James Gethins, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of James (Seamus) Gethins, Finner, Ballyshannon.

He passed away peacefully, at Sligo University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his wife Loretta and his children Mary, Jimmy, Patricia, John Joe, Patrick, Loretta, Annmarie, Finbar and Gerry.

Predeceased by his parents James and Mary, sisters Annie, Gertie, Patsy and Mary Ellen, grandchildren Aaron and baby Eamon. Sadly missed by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and all extended family.

Reposing at his residence on Saturday, March 25 from 3pm to 8pm and Sunday, from 2pm to 6pm. House private at all other times, please.

Removal on Monday morning to St Joseph's Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon, for 11am funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to Alzheimer's Society c/o of John McGee & Sons Funeral Directors or any family member.

Charlie Mc Donagh, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Charlie Mc Donagh, 8 Railway Park, Donegal Town. He passed away peacefully aged 21years after a long illness bravely borne. 

His remains will be reposing at Gallagher's Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles (Eircode F94 WN24) on Monday, March 27th from 4pm until 6pm. Removal afterwards to St Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town arriving at 7pm, to repose overnight. Funeral mass on Tuesday, March 28 at 11am, with burial afterwards in Clar churchyard.

Rosie Catterson, Killygordon

The death has occurred of Rosie Catterson, Mounthall, Crossroads, Killygordon.

Reposing at the family home from 8pm on Saturday, March 25. Funeral from the family home on Monday, March 27 at 10.30am for Requiem Mass at 11 am in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. Family time please from 11pm to 11am.

Margaretta Birchenough, Ballintra

The death has occurred of Margaretta Isobel Birchenough, nee Boyd, Upper Glassbolie, Ballintra, Co. Donegal and formerly of Stockport, England.

She passed away peacefully, at the Ballyshannon Community Nursing Unit, surrounded by her family and with the unstinting and loving care of all the staff. Predeceased by her dear husband Hugh, sadly missed by her children Diane, Nigel and Adrain, her brothers Jim Boyd, Thomas Boyd and her sister Matilda Corscadden. Her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren and all her extended family and friends.

Funeral service will take place at St Anne's Church, Ballyshannon, Monday at 1pm, followed by private cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, at 5.30pm. House private at all times, please. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to The Rock Patient Comfort Fund c/o John McGee & Sons funeral directors.

Sheila Kelly, Solihull and Burtonport

The death has taken place on March 19 of Sheila Kelly, nee Boner, Solihull, England, formerly of Leffin, Burtonport.

Funeral arrangements to be confirmed later.

Pat Brennan, Ardara and Dublin

The death has taken place peacefully n the loving care of the staff at TLC Nursing Home, Maynooth, of Patrick (Pat) Brennan, Woodfarm Ave, Palmerstown, Dublin 20 and formerly of Ardara.

Beloved husband of the late Nancy and dear father of Louise, Ronan, Onagh and Lorna; sadly missed by his loving son, daughters, grandchildren, James, Eleanor, Sophie, Sarah and Matthew, sons-in-law Dan and David, sister Clare, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

His remains are reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Lucan on Sunday afternoon between 4pm and 6pm.

Removal on Monday morning to St Philomena’s Church, Palmerstown arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in Palmerstown Cemetery. 

Mary Duffy McCoy, England and Letterkenny

The peaceful death has occurred at her home at St Cecilia’s, England of Mary Duffy McCoy, formerly Lower Main Street, Letterkenny.

Deeply missed by her loving family Anne, Josephine, Hope, Alice, Susan, Gail, Edmond and Tony, sister Annette Duffy (Letterkenny), nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours in London, Drumkeen and Letterkenny.

She is predeceased by her husband PJ McCoy and her brothers James Duffy (Letterkenny) and John Charles Duffy (Drumkeen).

Funeral Mass to celebrate Mary’s life will take place at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Bromley BR1 3FH at 12 noon on Monday, March 27 and can be live streamed on the parish YouTube channel or by clicking https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WeZLT0EG5s

You are invited to join the family after the funeral at Sundridge Park Golf Course, Garden Road, Bromley BR1 3NE to share stories and memories of Mary over lunch. Mary adored vibrant colours and patterns and therefore, if you feel comfortable, the family would love you to wear something colourful that makes you happy, as they remember Mary.

Family and friends who are unable to join the family on the day are invited to share their stories with the family by using the following e-mail address: memoriesofmarymccoy@gmail.com

Over the past 20 years, Mary and her family have been supported by the most remarkable care from two charities, Leonard Cheshire and St Christopher’s Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to either charity in honour of Mary’s memory and to support both organisations to provide the professional expertise and sensitive loving care to others that Mary and her family were so lucky to benefit from.

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