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Death notices for Donegal on Tuesday morning
The following deaths have occurred:
- Edward (Ned) Boyce, Downings
- Mary Gallogley, Ballyshannon
May McColgan, Castlefin
The death has occurred peacefully at the Donegal Hospice surrounded by her loving family, of Mary (May) McColgan (née McGhee), 359, Grahamsland, Castlefin, Donegal, F93 W9NW
Predeceased by her father and mother, Josie and Bridget (Hillhead, Castlefin), brother Seamus (Killygordon) and Patsy (Strabane); beloved wife of Johnny and much loved mother of Patrick (Jackie), Anthony (Noelle), Sharon (Kevin) and Damien (Katrina). Dearly loved by all her grandchildren.
Her remains are reposing at her late home. Rosary nightly at 9pm. Family time from 10pm to 12 noon and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday for Requiem Mass at 3pm in St Mary's Church, Castlefin with interment afterwards in St Mary's Cemetery, Castlefin. The Requiem Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam on https://m.facebook.com/urneycastlefinnparish
Donations in lieu of flowers to The Donegal Hospice on https://www.idonate.ie/cause/donegalhospice
Edward (Ned) Boyce, Downings
The death of Edward (Ned) Boyce has taken place of formerly of Pier Road, Downings. Edward left Donegal in the 1940’s and worked on the Hydro Dams in Scotland, Australia and the UK.
He will be sadly missed by his children, grandchildren and all his family and friends in Ireland and the UK.
Funeral will take place at St Sebastian and St Pancras Church, Diocese of Westminster, London in the coming weeks.
Brid Maguire, Castlefin
The death has occurred at her late residence of Brid Maguire, née Callaghan, Coolyslin, Castlefin, F93 E798.
Predeceased by her father and mother, Thomas and Bridget Callaghan. Beloved wife of Plunkett and much loved mother of Trent (Monica), Noelle, (Anthony), Lawrence, (Tracey), Belinda (Paul) cherished sister of Patsy, Rosie, Charlie, Maureen, Thomas, and Seamus, dearly loved grandmother of Kevin, Rebecca, Lucia, Sean, Laura, Sarah, Oliver, Eve, Beth, and Cillian.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence with Rosary at 9pm. Family time from 10pm until 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral leaving there on Wednesday at 11.15am for Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Castlefin at 12 noon with interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via https://www.facebook.com/urneycastlefinnparish/
Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, directly to the Donegal Hospice at https://www.idonate.ie/cause/donegalhospice or any family member.
Cormac Kerrigan, Muff
The death has taken place of Cormac Kerrigan, Keady, Muff.
Family home strictly private.
Cormac’s Funeral Mass will take place in St Patrick’s Church, Iskeheen, Muff on Tuesday at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.iskaheenparish.com
Cormac will be sorely missed by his Mammy and Daddy Fiona and Michael, his sister Luci and his brother Ronan, his family at the Little Angels Special School, Letterkenny. Deeply regretted by all who knew and loved him.
No flowers, donations to the Little Angels School, Letterkenny in memory of Cormac c/o Liam Collins Funeral Director, Culdaff.
Kevin Quirke, Buncrana
The death has taken place in Nazareth House, Fahan of Kevin Quirke 3 St Mary’s Road, Buncrana, and formerly of Boston Spa, England.
Beloved husband of the late Susan, née Grant, and dear father of Adam, Nick and Dominic sadly missed by his family circle and friends.
Removal from McLaughlin’s funeral home Buncrana at 9.30 =am on Tuesday going to St Mary’s Oratory for 10am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in Cockhill cemetery.
Mary Gallogley, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Mary Gallogley, née McCloy, West Port, Ballyshannon, the retired owner of the Barbecue, Bundoran and Gallogley’s Jewellers. She passed away peacefully, at the Northwest Hospice, Sligo, in the loving care of her family.
Predeceased by her late husband Reggie and son Paul and baby daughter Catherine. Mary will be forever remembered by her daughter Leslie, son-in-law Declan and her grandchildren, James, Conor, Matthew, Lauren, Darragh, Diarmuid and Charlie. Mary will be sadly missed by Katrina, Deedee, her brother-in-law Fr Vincent Gallogley of the Franciscan Friary, Rossnowagh and extended family circle and friends.
Her remains are reposing at the family home on Tuesday from 12 noon to 9pm.
Removal on Wednesday from her family home at 10.30am to arrive at St Joseph's Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon, for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am with interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the North West Hospice, The Mall, Sligo c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon, or any family member.
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