Deaths in Donegal - Thursday morning, April 6, 2023

The following deaths have occurred:

- Seamus McConalogue, Stranorlar

- Seamus McGinley, Milford

- Jimmy Timoney, Fintown

- Kathleen Mulhern, Crossroads

- Billy Doherty, Lifford and Strabane

- Jane Baird, Letterkenny

- Phonsie Donaghey, Buncrana 

- Kenneth John Houlgreave, Mountcharles 

- Brid Logan, Raphoe and Mayo

- Owen McCullough, Malin

- Kayden Coyle McGeady, Brinlack

- Theo James Crampsey, Scotland and Donegal

Seamus McConalogue, Stranorlar

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Seamus McConalogue, 554 Ard McCool, Stranorlar F93 V8CO and formerly from Glenmaquin.

Deeply missed by his loving brother Phonsie (Ard McCool) and sisters Teresa O’Reilly (Dublin), Josephine Byrne (Dublin), Christine Mathers (Strabane), Gorettie Gallagher (Convoy), Monica Butler (London), brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours. Seamus is pre-deceased by his parents Bridget and John.

His remains will be reposing at his late residence on Good Friday from 5pm until 10pm and on Saturday from 12 noon until 10pm with Rosary both evenings at 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral from there on Easter Sunday at 11.30am going to St Mary’s Church, Convoy for 12.30pm Requiem Mass. Interment will take place afterwards in the Old Cemetery, Convoy.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to The Cloghan Day Centre c/o any family member. 

Seamus McGinley, Milford

The death has occurred peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital of Seamus Mc Ginley, Tirhomin, Milford.

Deeply regretted by his brothers Hughie, John and Henry, sisters Eileen Bonnar, Sheila Anderson and Bernadette Summerville, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, Angela Mc Ginley, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

His remains are reposing at the residence of his brother Henry and Elizabeth Mc Ginley, Loughnakey, Milford, F92 EY2F. Family time from 11pm until 10am and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral liturgy on Good Friday at 11am in St Peter’s Church, Milford with burial afterwards in Milford Cemetery. Funeral liturgy can be viewed on Church Services TV St Peter’s Church Milford.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired, to Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member or Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.

Jimmy Timoney, Fintown

The death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital, of James (Jimmy) Timoney, Fintown, Donegal, F94 K525

James was predeceased by his wife Nora, (nee McConnell, Glendoan) and his brother, Brian. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sons, John and Michael and his daughter, Kathleen, sisters Maura (Redding), Róise (Ballybofey), Nora (Ardara) and Kathleen and Eileen (Luton), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives and friends.

James' remains will repose at his home in Fintown from 6pm on Thursday, until 8pm and again on Friday from 2pm until 8pm. The house is private on the morning of the funeral.

A Celebration of James' life will be held in Fintown Day Centre on Saturday at 10am. followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Kathleen Mulhern, Crossroads

The death has occurred, at her late residence, of Kathleen Mulhern (née Roulston) Gortichar, Crossroads, Killygordon F93 XP2P.

Beloved wife of the late Joseph and much loved mother of Catriona, Joseph and Rosemary, cherished sister of Mary, Helen, Josephine, Margaret, Paddy, Sammy, Bernadette and the late Bridget and Willie. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving, son, daughters, brothers, sisters, son-in-law Kevin, grandchildren Darragh, Cormac, and Clodagh, extended family and friends.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence. Family time from 10pm until 11am, and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral leaving from her late residence on Friday at 9.45am for Service in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon, at 10.30am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. The Service will be streamed live on the St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon YouTube Channel.

Billy Doherty, Lifford and Strabane

The death has occurred of Billy Doherty, Porthall, Lifford, Donegal, F93 X78Y and formerly of Dergalt, Evish, Strabane.

Beloved husband of Marian, much loved father of Edel, Ryan, Connor, Aaron and Matthew and father-in-law of Kieran, Elaine, Alison, Charlene and Natasha, loving granda Billy of Melissa, Niall, Georgia-Mae, Willow, Connor, Lily-Rose, Farrah, Mason, Ariah, Cole, Tatum and Bella.

His remains are reposing at his late home. Family time please from 10pm to 11am. 

Funeral from there on Friday at 11.20am for Funeral Service at 12 noon in St Patrick's Church, Murlog with interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. The Service can be viewed via the parish webcam.

Family flowers only please. Anyone wishing to leave a message of sympathy may do so on the condolence section below. 

Jane Baird, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Jane Baird née McCarron, Hawthorn Cottage, Drumnahoagh, Letterkenny and formerly from Lisfannan, Fahan.

Pre-deceased by her parents John and Catherine McCarron; deeply missed by her loving husband John, son Johnny and his partner Bríd, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Jane’s remains will repose at The Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny on Holy Thursday from 6pm until 8.30pm.

Removal from there on Good Friday at 8.30am going to St Mura’s Church, Fahan F93 ER02 for 10am Funeral Liturgy which can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/fahan. Private cremation to take place later.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Relay for Life c/o any family member.

Phonsie Donaghey, Buncrana 

The death has occurred at his home of Phonsie Donaghey (Doe), 54 Cockhill Park, Buncrana, surrounded by his loving family.

Phonsie will be sadly missed by his son Francis and daughter-in-law Mel and daughter Grace, his siblings Henry, Margaret, Brian, Nancy, Roseleen, Tina, Breedge, Chantelle, his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, cousins, neighbours and friends. Phonsie is predeceased by his parents Henry and Agnes, brothers Seamus, Michael, Patrick, Anthony, sister Maureen.

Phonsie's remains are reposing at his residence.

Funeral on Friday, leaving at 10.30am for Service at 11am in St Mary's Church, Buncrana with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass for Phonsie will be at 11am on Sunday. Family time from 11pm to 11am. Both can be viewed live on the parish webcam.

Kenneth John Houlgreave, Mountcharles  

The death has occurred peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Kenneth John Houlgreave, Raneely, Mountcharles.

Sadly missed by his wife Audrey, and children John, Kevin, Dawn and Peter. 

A private cremation will take place on Thursday at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Brid Logan, Raphoe and Mayo

The death has occurred of Brid Logan (née Cawley), Townparks Raphoe in the tender care of the Donegal Hospice and surrounded by her loving family. Brid was formerly from Tallagh Hill, Belmullet, Co Mayo.

Lovingly missed by her daughters and son, Sarah, Raymond and partner Elaine, Leeann and husband Marcus, her grandchildren Abaigeal, Sadie, Dylan, Shaun, Lauren and Saoirse. She is deeply missed by her brothers Mike, Christy, Tony, Brian and sister May, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and all her extended family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Willie, her parents Brian and Mary, her brother Pauric and sister Margaret, may they rest in peace.

The wake is strictly private please to family only at the request of the deceased.

Funeral leaving her late residence, Townparks, Raphoe on Thursday morning at 10.20am going to St Eunan’s Church, Raphoe for 11am Requiem Mass followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. The funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam. 

Family flowers only please; donations in lieu if desired to The Donegal Hospice or Mary’s Meals c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.

Owen McCullough, Malin

The death has occurred peacefully, at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Owen McCullough, 156, Brookfield Terrace, Malin, F93 N5C2.

He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Sadie, and his children Owen (Lifford), Sheila McGrath (Tulla, County Clare), Susan McLaughlin (Malin), Mary Brennan (Broadford, County Limerick) and Petra (Malin). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sons and daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, his brother and sisters, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends.

His remains are reposing at his home. Family time please from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral. F

Funeral leaving his home on Thursday at 12.15pm for 1pm funeral service in St Mary's Church, Lagg, Malin, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. The funeral service can be viewed live on the Malin Head Community Facebook page.

Family flowers only, donations, in lieu, to the Coronary Care Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o any family member.

Kayden Coyle McGeady, Brinlack

The unexpected death has taken place at his home of 5-year-old Kayden Coyle McGeady, Chapel Road, Brinlack.

His remains are reposing at his home. House private after rosary and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Service in Teach Pobail Cholmcille, Cnoc Fola, on Thursday, at 11am with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The funeral service can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to the Children's Ward, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member or Kieran Roarty Funeral Director.

Theo James Crampsey, Scotland / Donegal

A Memorial Mass will take place in St Mary's Church, Bocan, Culdaff, on Easter Monday at 11am for Theo James Crampsey, Scotland, 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.

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