Deaths in Donegal - Monday evening, April 24, 2023

The following deaths have occurred:

- Seán Ó Beirne, Seán Chon Johnny, Teileann

- Alice Duffy, Lower Main Street, Kilmacrennan

- Robert Hegarty, Meenavoy, Ballybofey and formerly Letterkenny

- 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

- Val Phillips, Drogheda, Louth and Letterkenny

- Tony Clarke, 24 Cloncool Park, Buncrana

- Patrick Burke, Galway, Westmeath and Ardara

Seán Ó Beirne, Seán Chon Johnny, Teileann

Fuair Seán Ó Beirne, Seán Chon Johnny mar ab fhearr aithne air, as an Atharach, Teileann, bás tobann maidin Dé Sathairn 22 Aibreán.

Cailliúint mhór é dá thriúr deirfiúracha, Máire, Eileen agus Anna Bella (Norah), a dheartháir céile William, a neacht Aisling agus a bheirt nianna John agus Liam chomh maith le neart gaolta, comharsan agus cairde.

Beidh faire ina theach cónaithe ó thráthnóna Dé Céadaoine, 2in.

Cuirfear é i Reilig na Carraige, Dé hAoine, Aibreán 28ú, i ndiaidh Aifreann a 12 i dTeach Pobail na Carraige.

Seán Byrne, known as Seán Chon Johnny, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 22.

He will be sadly missed by his sisters Máire, Eileen and Anna Bella (Norah), his brother-in-law William, his niece Aisling and his nephews John and Liam, and a wide circle of relatives and friends.

His remains will repose at his late residence from 2pm on Wednesday. Removal to St Columba’s Church, Carrick on Friday, April 28 for 12 o’clock Funeral Mass and burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Donegal Mental Health Sevices, c/o Curran’s Funeral Services.

Seán was a much loved, talented musician and singer and will be greatly missed in the local community and among musicians all over the country. 

The Byrne family would like to thank you all for your kind support at this difficult time.

Alice Duffy, Lower Main Street, Kilmacrennan

The peaceful death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Alice Duffy, Lower Main Street, Kilmacrennan, F92 W1W8.

Remains will repose at her home from 2pm, Tuesday, April 25.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday, April 26, at 11am in St Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan.

Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Columba’s Church Kilmacrennan.

Robert Hegarty, Meenavoy, Ballybofey and formerly Letterkenny

The peaceful death has occurred at his residence of Robert Hegarty, Meenavoy, Ballybofey, F93T674, and formerly of Drumany, Letterkenny.

Robert was pre-deceased by his son Brendan and daughter Marie. He is survived by his loving wife Maura, sons John, Thomas, Robert, Gerard, Kevin, David and his daughters Patricia and Louise and sister Josephine Boyle, Ballindrait.

Robert's remains are reposing at his late residence.

Requiem Mass at 11am on Wednesday, April 26, in The Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar, with internment afterwards in Ardmore Cemetery, Derry.

The funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar

Rosary nightly at 9pm with family time from after the Rosary until 11am and on the morning of the Funeral.

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. 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 are reposing at his late residence F92W825. 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 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 are reposing at his late residence 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.

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.

Val Phillips, Drogheda, Louth and Letterkenny

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

Funeral arrangements later.

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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