Deaths in Donegal - Monday morning, April 24, 2023

The following deaths have occurred:

- Thomas Meehan, Killian, Inver

- Mary McGee Tommy, Meenmore, Dungloe

- Peggy McGinley, (née Gallagher), Kilrane, Cloghan 

- Joe Heraghty, Coshia, Ballyheerin, Fanad

- 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

Thomas Meehan, Killian, Inver

The death has occurred of Thomas Meehan, Killian, Inver, suddenly. Predeceased by his loving son Hugo. Beloved husband of Mary. Deeply missed by his caring sons Martin and Paul and his cherished grandson Darragh. He will be remembered with love by his sisters Margaret and Nora and brothers Séan, Eugene and Patrick, his sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Remains will be reposing at Gallaghers Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles on Monday, April 24 from 5pm until 9pm, and on Tuesday, April 25 from 5pm until 8pm.

Removal from there on Wednesday, April 26 going to the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses for 11am Funeral Mass with interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. The Funeral Mass will be live-streamed at: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/ camera/st-marys-frosses-inver

Mary McGee Tommy, Meenmore, Dungloe

The death has taken place in Dungloe District Hospital of Mary McGee Tommy, Meenmore, Dungloe.

Mary’s remains are reposing at her late residence from 10am, Monday, April 24, with Rosary at 9pm.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11am at St. Crona’s Church Dungloe. Internment afterwards in the local cemetery. House private on the morning of the Funeral, please.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Dungloe Hospital Patients Comfort Fund, c/o any Family member.

Peggy McGinley, (née Gallagher), Kilrane, Cloghan

The death has taken place in Brentwood Nursing Home, Convoy, of Peggy McGinley, (née Gallagher), Kilrane, Cloghan.
 
Peggy was pre-deceased by her Husband John and infant Son James Joseph. She is survived by her daughters Susan, Noreen (Tom Cooney), son Hughie and partner Claire Doherty, grandchildren John and Ellen Cooney, neighbours and friends.
 
Her remains are reposing at her late residence. Rosary on Monday at 8pm. Requiem Mass at 2pm on Tuesday, April 25, in The Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Glenfin, with burial afterwards in Kilteevogue Cemetery.

Joe Heraghty, Coshia, Ballyheerin, Fanad

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Joe Heraghty, Coshia, Ballyheerin, Fanad.
 
Joes remains will repose at his late residence F92W825 from 6pm this evening, Sunday, April 23. Removal from there on Tuesday, April 25, going to St Marys Church Fanavolty for Requiem Mass at 12pm followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
 
Rosary both nights at 8pm. Family time please from 10pm and on the morning of the Funeral.

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.

Remains reposing at her late residence. 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 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 arrangements 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.

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/).

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