Deaths in Donegal - Sunday morning, April 23, 2023

The following deaths have occurred:

- James McHugh, Cullion Road, Letterkenny and formerly Killygordon

- Josephine Clarke, Moneen, Ballindrait

- Bernadette O' Sullivan (née Mulharter), Glasbolie, Ballintra

- Val Phillips, Drogheda, Louth and Letterkenny

- Johnny Sweeney, 12 Muckish, Terrace, Creeslough

- Nora Sweeney, Magheragallon, Gweedore

- Anne Maloney (née Mc Kemey), Fanad and Leeds

- Mary McBride, Toragh, Lough Salt Road, Glen

- Tony Clarke, 24 Cloncool Park, Buncrana

- Patrick Burke, Galway, Westmeath and Ardara

- Keeva Coughlin, Ballyshannon

- Mary Duffy, Gortnacor, Portsalon

- Elaine Goudie, Raphoe

- Johnny Patton, Stranorlar

- Hughie Sweeney, Drumkeen

- Rachael Connolly, Buncrana

- John Gallagher, Gortahork

James McHugh, Cullion Road, Letterkenny and formerly Killygordon

The peaceful death has taken place of James McHugh Cullion Road, Letterkenny F92 K7NH and formerly of Killygordon.
Predeceased by his daughter Wendy and sister Bridie Wilson. Deeply missed by his loving wife Patricia and family Vanessa and husband George Savva (Churchill), Jason and wife Majella (Drumoghill), Debra and husband Ciarán Harvey (Coolboy, Letterkenny) and Darren (Letterkenny), grandchildren Lucas, Sophie, Katie, Adam, Sam, Caolán, Áine, Seán and Eoghan, brother Eddie (Lifford) and sister Ann O’Connor (Killygordon), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

James’ remains will repose at his late residence from 2pm until 10pm on Sunday, April 23 and from 12noon until 10pm on Monday, April 24. Rosary both nights at 9pm. Funeral from there on Tuesday, April 25 at 10.15am going to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Letterkenny for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed on the Parish YouTube channel.

Interment afterwards to St. Columba’s Church Cemetery, Drumoghill. House private on the morning of the Funeral please.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Haematology and Oncology, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.

Peggy McGinley (née Gallagher), Kilrane, Cloghan

The death has occurred of Peggy McGinley (née Gallagher), Kilrane, Cloghan F93 Y659. She was pre-deceased by her husband John and infant son James Joseph. Deeply regretted by her loving family, daughters Susan, Noreen and husband Tom Cooney, son Hughie and partner, Claire Doherty and grandchildren John and Ellen Cooney, neighbours and friends.

Peggy will repose at her home from 2pm on Sunday, April 23. Funeral Mass at 2pm on Tuesday, April 25 in The Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Glenfinn with burial afterwards in Kilteevogue Cemetery. The funeral Mass can be viewed on:

https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/our-lady-of-perpetual-succour-glenfinn

Rosary both nights at 8pm. 

Josephine Clarke, Moneen, Ballindrait

The death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital of Josephine Clarke, Moneen, Ballindrait, Lifford.

Lovingly missed by her brothers and sisters, Colm, John, Mary, Sally, Patsy, Monica, Oliver, Teresa, Liam, Geraldine, Noeleen, Clement and Majella, sisters-in-law, bothers-in-law and all her nieces and nephews and extended family and friends.

Josephine was predeceased by her parents Charles and Bridget Clarke and brother James, may they rest in peace.

Josephine will be reposing at her late residence Moneen, Ballindrait, on Sunday evening from 6pm to 10pm and Monday from 11am to 10pm. Funeral from her late residence on Tuesday, April 25 at 11.20am going to St Patrick’s Church, Murlog for 12pm Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in St Columba’s Church Cemetery, Drumoghill.

Requiem Mass can be viewed on

https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to Medical 3, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.

Bernadette O' Sullivan (née Mulharter), Glasbolie, Ballintra

The death has occurred of Bernadette O' Sullivan (née Mulharter), Glasbolie, Ballintra.

She passed away at the Rock Nursing Unit, Ballyshannon, surrounded by her loving family.

Deeply regretted by her daughter, Evelyn and by her adored grandchildren, Jo-Anne, Veronica and Ryan. Forever remembered by her great grandchildren, Jason, Eloise and Sean-óg and all extended relatives and friends.

Reposing at the residence of her daughter, Evelyn, Glasbolie, Ballintra on Sunday from 3pm until 9pm.

Removal to St Brigid's Church, Ballintra, on Monday for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

House strictly private on the morning of the funeral, please. Bernadette's Funeral Mass may be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/ballintra

Val Phillips Drogheda, Louth and Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Val Phillips Drogheda, Louth and Letterkenny.

Funeral arrangments later.

Johnny Sweeney, 12 Muckish, Terrace, Creeslough

The death has taken place of Johnny Sweeney, 12 Muckish, Terrace, Creeslough.

No wake at the request of the deceased.

His remains will arrive at St Michael's Church, Creeslough, on Sunday April 23 at 6pm to repose overnight. Funeral Mass there on Monday, April 24, at 12 noon, followed by burial in Doe graveyard.

Johnny’s Mass can be viewed on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church

Nora Sweeney, Magheragallon, Gweedore

The sudden death has taken place in Galway University Hospital of Nora Sweeney, Magheragallon, Gweedore.

Her remains are reposing at her home, Sunday from 12 noon to 8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm.

House private after rosary and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Derrybeg on Monday, April 24, at 11am, with interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page.

Anne Maloney (née Mc Kemey), Fanad and Leeds

The death has occurred of Anne Maloney (née Mc Kemey) Doocarrick, Ballyherrin, Fanad Feanville and Leeds, UK. She passed away peacefully at Leeds General Infirmary, surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of the late Les (April 2019) and deeply regretted by her children Charles, Margaret, John, Annette, Robert and Sarah. Sadly missed by her brothers Charlie, Douglas and George, sister-in-law Margaret, her extended family, neighbours and many friends.

A wake will be held at Anne’s home in Doocarrick on Sunday, April 23 from 12 noon to 6pm.

A Service will be held in the Church of Christ the Redeemer, Rossnakill on Monday, April 24 at 2pm, with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Stroke Association UK care of any family member.

The service will be live streamed on the Mc Ateer Funeral Directors Facebook page.

Mary McBride, Toragh, Lough Salt Road, Glen

The sudden death has taken place of Mary McBride, Toragh, Lough Salt Road, Glen. F92 D308.
 
Mary is survived by her husband Kevin and son Tiarnan, her mother Christine, her brothers Thomas and Patrick, her sisters Tina, Eileen and Caroline, nieces, nephews, in-laws and a wide circle of friends.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence. Funeral from there on Monday, April 24, going to the Church of St. John the Baptist, for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by internment in the adjoining cemetery.
 
Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the Funeral. 

Tony Clarke, 24 Cloncool Park, Buncrana

The sudden death has occurred of Tony Clarke, 24 Cloncool Park, Buncrana. Husband of Michelle and dear father of Nicola, Darren, Shannon, Callum, Jordan, Caolán and Molly.

Deeply regretted by his wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, his extended family and friends.

Reposing at Murphy's Funeral Home (F93PW96) on Wednesday, April 26 and Thursday, April 27 from 6pm to 9pm each evening.

Removal Friday April 28 at 9.15am to St Mary's Oratory, Buncrana for 10am Requiem Mass followed by cremation at 4pm in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/buncrana

Family flowers only, donations if desired, to The Irish Lung Fibrosis Association c/o any family member or Shaun Murphy Funeral Director.

Patrick Burke, Galway, Westmeath and Ardara

The death has occurred of Patrick (Paddy) Burke, Carrowntober West, Athenry, Galway, Athlone, Westmeath and Ardara.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Eileen and his parents Pa and Bridgie. He passed away peacefully in Galway Hospice. Paddy will be sadly missed by his brother Willie, sister in-law Brenda, nephew Ian and his partner Tracy, Aunt Josie, brother in-law Ronan, sister in-law Finola, extended family, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Quinn’s Funeral Home, Athenry on Sunday, April 23 from 6pm to 7pm. Arriving to the Church of The Assumption, Athenry on Monday, April 24 for Funeral Mass at 12 noon. Funeral Mass will be live streamed on https://www.churchmedia.tv/st-marys-parish-1 and can be listened to on the parish radio 106.5FM.

Removal from his brother Willie’s home in Carrowntober West, Athenry on Tuesday, April 25 at 11am where Paddy will be laid to rest with his beloved wife Eileen in the Church of The Holy Family Cemetery, Ardara for approximately 4pm. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Galway Hospice (https://galwayhospice.ie/donate/).

Keeva Coughlin, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Keeva Coughlin, aged 11, Upper Creevy, Ballyshannon (Eircode:F94DV29).

She passed away on April 20, peacefully in the excellent care of the staff of Temple Street Children’s Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by her loving family.

Dearly loved daughter of Hannah and Michael Des and sister of Grace, Jodie and Lilly. She will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her heartbroken family, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, neighbours, Saint Cecelia’s School Community, Sligo and many friends.

Reposing at her home on Saturday, April 22, from 2pm until 8pm. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated in Saint Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon on Sunday, April 23, at 1pm.

Burial follows in the Abbey Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Temple Street Children’s Hospital c/o Seán Feehily’s Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo at www.feehilys.ie/pay.

Family time on Sunday morning, please.

Keeva’s family wish to thank the Paediatric Unit at Sligo University Hospital, Temple Street Children’s Hospital, Dublin and BUMBLEance for all their help.

All enquiries to Seán Feehilys Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo on 0719159999 / 0872411114.

Mary Duffy, Gortnacor, Portsalon

The death has occurred of Mary Duffy (née Gallagher) Gortnacor, Portsalon. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at The Donegal Hospice.

Reposing at her late residence. Rosary at 8pm.

Removal from there at 11.30am on Sunday, April 23, arriving at St. Columba’s Church, Massmount for 12 noon Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

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

Elaine Goudie, Raphoe

The death has occurred of Elaine Goudie (née Gillespie), Carrickadawson, Raphoe, Donegal, F93 XVA4.

The death has taken place at Sligo University Hospital of Elaine Goudie née Gillispie, Carrickadawson, Raphoe F93XVA4. Beloved wife of Leslie. Predeceased by her father Willie John and brother David. Cherished daughter of Gretta. Dearly loved mother of Lesley Ann, Louise, Rachel and Jonathan, sons-in-law Stuart and Darren. Loving nanna of Sophie and Jamie. Elaine will be remembered with love by her sister Beatrice, brother Kenneth, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, neighbours and many friends.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence. Funeral leaving from there on Sunday, April 23 at 2.15pm for 3pm Funeral Service in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Raphoe, followed by burial afterwards in the family plot in the adjoining graveyard.

Family time please on the morning of the Funeral. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to St Eunan’s Cathedral Church Funds care of any family member or Terence McClintock funeral director, Convoy.

Johnny Patton, Stranorlar

The death has occurred of Johnny Patton, Glebe Hollow, Stranorlar. He passed away peacefully at St Joseph’s Community Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of the late Bridie and much-loved father of Paul (Liz), Gráinne (John), Mark (Shirley) and Stephen (Fiona).

Cherished grandfather of Lisa, Shauna, Aoife, Eimear, Conor, Kerrie, James, Dearbhla, Sinead and Sean. Predeceased by his brothers and sisters.

Deeply regretted and very sadly missed by his sons, daughter, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family and very many friends.

Reposing at the home of his son Mark Patton, Mullanachose, Ballybofey, F93 H6FD.

Funeral leaving from there on Sunday, April 23 at 10.15am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am. Interment afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery. Rosary each night at 9pm.

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

Hughie Sweeney, Drumkeen

The death has taken place on Friday, April 21 at his home after a short illness of Hughie Sweeney, The Farrigans, Drumkeen.

Predeceased by his son, baby Eamonn. Deeply missed by his loving wife Brigid and family Maria, Steven, Hugh Enda, Elaine, Raymond, Caroline, Gary and Sandra, grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Funeral from his late residence on Sunday, April 23 at 1.45pm going to St Patrick’s Church, Drumkeen via Stralongford, for Requiem Mass at 2.30pm which can be viewed on Craigs Media Facebook page.

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

Rachael Connolly, Buncrana

The death has occurred of Rachael Connolly, 1 Ballymagan, Buncrana. Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by her mother and father, her brothers and sisters especially her sister Sophia, her extended family, relatives and friends.

Reposing at her home on Saturday from 1pm to 8pm. The wake is strictly private to family and close friends only and is strictly private on the morning of the funeral.

Removal on Sunday, April 23 at 10.15am to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Rachael’s Requiem Mass can be viewed on churchservices.tv/cockhill. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Jigsaw Ireland c/o any family member or Murphy Funeral Directors.

John Gallagher, Baltony, Gortahork

The death occurred of John Gallagher (John Jack Bán), late of Baltony, Gortahork on April 13 in Mount Anthony, Rathmines, Dublin 6. 

Survived by his sons John and Seamus, daughters Bríd and Niamh, sisters Madge and Margaret, brothers Seamus and Josie.

Reposing at Gallagher Funeral Directors, Gortahork, Saturday, April 22 from 4pm to 8pm.

Requiem Mass will take place in Christ the King Church, Gortahork, on Sunday, April 23 at 11am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to Donegal Hospice, c/o Gallagher’s Funeral Directors, Gortahork or to any family member.

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