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Deaths in Donegal - Tuesday evening, May 2

Deaths in Donegal

Deaths in Donegal - Tuesday evening, May 2

The following deaths have occurred:


- PJ McGinty, 204 Corkey, Manorcunningham

- Paul McKenna, Kinnegar Road, Rathmullan / Antrim Town, Antrim

- Sister Margaret Mary Larkin, Cornalaur Rahan, Tullamore / Fahan

- Bríd Sweeney (née Boyle) Tullymore, Ardara

- Michael James (Jim) McIntyre, Passage West, Cork / Creevy

- Tommy Graham, Rathneeny, Laghey

- Maura McMenamin (Nana), (Née McNulty), Ardeevin, Barnesmore, Donegal Town

- Annie McGlynn (née Doherty), Ardeskin, Donegal Town and formerly of Glenfin

- Derek Doyle Jnr, College Street, Ballyshannon

- Bríd Tennyson (née Gallagher), Glasgow / Baltoney, Gortahork

PJ McGinty, 204 Corkey, Manorcunningham, Donegal, F92 X9K5

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital on Saturday, April 29 of PJ McGinty, 204 Corkey, Manorcunningham F92 X9K5.

Loving son of Veronica McGinty and the late Raymond Crossan. Deeply missed by his loving sister Sarah Louise, grandmother Margaret Crossan (Letterkenny), aunts, uncles, cousins and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

His remains will repose at his late residence on Tuesday, May 2 from 7pm until 10pm and on Wednesday, May 3 from 12 noon until 10pm with Rosary both nights at 9pm. Funeral from there on Thursday, May 4 at 10.15am going to St. Columba’s Church, Drumoghill for 11am Requiem Mass with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private on the morning of the funeral, please.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Intensive Care Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.

Paul McKenna, Kinnegar Road, Rathmullan / Antrim Town, Antrim

The death has occurred of Paul McKenna, Kinnegar Road, Rathmullan F92 D2E5 / Antrim Town, Antrim
and Desertmartin, Co Derry peacefully at Antrim Area Hospital.

Predeceased by his wife Kathleen (Cáit Jim). Deeply regretted by his loving family, Maureen (Maynard), Paul, Pádraic and Áine, son-in-law Ivan, daughters-in-law Valerie and Orlaith, grandchildren, Laoise, Seán Paul, Maria, Aoibhín and Dana, brother Peter, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Remains will repose at his home in Rathmullan on Wednesday, May 3, from 12 noon until 10pm. Funeral Mass on Thursday, May 4 at 11am in St Joseph’s Church, Rathmullan. Burial afterwards in Rathmullan Cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on MCN Media St Joseph’s Church Rathmullan, on the following link: st-joesphs-church-rathmullan - MCN (mcnmedia.tv)

Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Sister Margaret Mary Larkin, Cornalaur Rahan, Tullamore / Fahan

The death has occurred at Nazareth House, Fahan of Sister Margaret Mary Larkin, Cornalaur, Rahan, Tullamore, Co Offaly and Sister of Nazareth, Nazareth House, Fahan. Predeceased by her parents Edward and Annie and her brothers Joseph, Peter and Kieran. Much loved sister of Fursey, James and Ann Doherty (Clonmany). Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her brothers, sister, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives, friends and especially by Sisters of Nazareth Community, Fahan.

Removal from Nazareth House, Fahan on Wednesday morning, May 3, at 11.30am going to St Carthage's Church, Killina, Rahan, Co Offaly arriving at approximately 6pm to repose overnight.

Requiem Mass Thursday, May 4 at 12 o'clock noon followed by interment in St Carthage's Cemetery, Rahan. Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.mcnmedia.tv rahan

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Nazareth House Patients Comfort Fund c/o any family member.

Bríd Sweeney (née Boyle) Tullymore, Ardara

The death has occurred of Bríd Sweeney (neé Boyle) ,Tullymore, Ardara on May 1, her birthday, peacefully at her home.

Beloved wife of the late John Joe Sweeney. Predeceased by her brother Sean, sisters Mary and Philomena. Deeply regretted by her loving family; John (Rosemarie), Neil (Mary), Martin (Grainne), Danny (Margaret), Conal (Marena), Annmarie (Martin), Kevin (Nickie), Anthony (Teresa), Gerard (Dot), Sinéad (Declan). Sadly missed by her 35 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren, her brother Paddy, sisters Annie, Winnie and Teresa and all her relatives, neighbours and friends.

Remains reposing at her residence to 10pm today (Tuesday) and tomorrow, Wednesday, May 3 from 12 noon to 10pm. Funeral from there on Thursday morning, May 4 at 10.30am to The Church of The Holy Family, Ardara, for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Michael James (Jim) McIntyre, Passage West, Cork / Creevy

The death has occurred of Michael James (Jim) McIntyre, Passage West, Cork / Creevy on May 1, peacefully at home, late of the Naval Service and I.F.I. Marina Point.

Beloved husband of Mary (née Kelly) and loving father of John, Shane and Cassandra. Sadly missed by his loving family, grandchildren, son-in-law Brendan, daughters-in-law Carol and Trudy, brother Michael, sisters Mary, Dolores and Margot, extended family, relatives and friends.

Reposing at his residence, 4 Pembroke Wood (T12RF9T) on Wednesday, May 3 from 4pm until 7pm. Requiem Mass on Thursday, May 4 at 12.30pm in Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Haulbowline, funeral afterwards at The Island Crematorium which may be viewed at 2pm at www.islandcrematorium.ie/services/

Tommy Graham, Rathneeny, Laghey

The death has occurred peacefully of Tommy Graham, Rathneeny, Laghey at Aras Mhic Shuibhne, Mullinasole, Laghey.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Margaret, children Johny (Adele), Julie (Martin) and Andrew, grandchildren David, Emma, Tori, Laura and Jamie and great-grandchildren.

Funeral service in Laghey Parish Church on Thursday, May 4, at 2pm followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to Aras Mhic Shuibhne Patient’s Comfort Fund, care of George Irwin Funeral Directors or any family member. House strictly private, please.

Maura McMenamin (Nana), (Née McNulty), Ardeevin, Barnesmore, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Maura McMenamin (Nana), Ardeevin, Barnesmore, Donegal Town.

She passed away peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital. Maura’s remains will repose at her late residence in Ardeevin, Barnesmore from 7pm until 9pm Tuesday and from 1pm until 9pm on Wednesday. House Private at all other times, please.

Requiem Mass on Thursday, May 4 at 11am in St Agatha’s Church, Clar, followed by cremation immediately afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
Mass can be viewed at https://www.mcnmedia.tv/Camera/st-agathas-clar-donegal

Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Solace Cancer Centre, Donegal Town care of any family member or R Faulkner Funeral Director.

Annie McGlynn (née Doherty), Ardeskin, Donegal Town and formerly of Glenfin

The death has occurred of Annie Mc Glynn (née Doherty), Ardeskin, Donegal Town, F94 E0W7 and formally of Taobh na mBan, Glenfin. She passed away peacefully in Donegal Community Hospital.

Loving wife to Paddy, mother to Patrick, (London), Kevin, (Mairead), Joanne, (Des), Jacqueline, (Donegal Town), Peter, (Dublin) and Aiden, (Peru), Granny to Aine, Joseph, Paddy, Brendan, Kathleen, Cormac and Ailbhe, great-granny to James, Emily, Clare and Laura. Sister to Peter Doherty, Glenmore, Glenfin.

Annie’s remains will repose at her late residence in Ardeskin on Tuesday until 9pm.

Requiem Mass on Wednesday, May 3 at 11am in St Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town, with burial immediately afterwards in Clar, graveyard.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Patient Comfort Fund, Donegal Community Hospital care of any family member or R Faulkner Funeral Director.

Derek Doyle Jnr, College Street, Ballyshannon

The sudden death has occurred of Derek Doyle Jnr, College Street, Ballyshannon.

Predeceased by his father Derek, and sadly missed by his mother Margaret, his sister Alanna and all extended family and friends.

Reposing at the Sheil Hospital Mortuary, on Wednesday, May 3 from 4pm to 7pm. Removal on Thursday from his late residence at 1.30pm to arrive at St. Anne’s Church, Ballyshannon, for Funeral Service at 2pm, with Service of Interment in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to The Sheil Hospital Patients Comfort Fund c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon or any family member.

Enquiries can be made to Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon on (087) 2485819.

Bríd Tennyson (née Gallagher), Glasgow / Baltoney, Gortahork

The death has taken place in Southern General Hospital Glasgow, of Bríd (Hughie John) Tennyson (née Gallagher), Glasgow and formerly of Baltoney, Gortahork,

Predeceased by parents Frances and Hughie Gallagher, sisters Mary and Nora, and brothers John and Seamus.

Survived by her husband Davie Tennyson, 11 brothers and sisters, daughters; Caroline, Eileen, Maureen, Bernadette, Rosaleen, son David, 18 grandchildren and great-grandchild.

Her remains will return to the family home in Fanaboy, for burial in Gortahork at a date to be confirmed. Funeral arrangements later.

If you have a death notice or an obituary you wish to have included on Donegal Live, Letterkenny Live or Inish Live, e-mail news@donegallive.ie

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