Death notices for Donegal on Saturday evening, July 22

The following deaths have occurred:

- John Joe McMenamin, Killygordon, Coventry and Mayo

- Alice Gallen, Crossroads

- Gloria Lavendar, Falcarragh

- Danny O'Brien, Ballyshannon

- Louis Malone, Lifford and Glasgow

- Roland Stevenson, Donegal Town

- Ruby Holmes, Stranorlar

- Liam Kelly, Letterkenny and Dublin 

- Mary McGee, Buncrana

John Joe McMenamin, Killygordon, Coventry and Mayo

The death has occurred unexpectedly while on holidays, of John Joe Mc Menamin, Cheylesmore, Coventry, formerly Aveltygort, Crossroads, Killygordon, and Westport, Mayo.

Predeceased by his loving wife Cath, brother Danny and sister Anna Bonar; deeply mourned and sadly missed by his loving son Steve (West Sussex), daughter Lorraine Gordon (Malaysia), brothers Michael and Phil, sisters Kathleen Danks, Maureen, and Helen Mc Clafferty, daughter-in-law Kay, son-in-law Peter, grandchildren Freddy and Harry, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended Mc Menamin and Navin Families and many friends in Ireland and England.

Mass of the Resurrection will be offered for the repose of John Joe's soul in St Patrick's Church, Crossroads, Killygordon on Wednesday at 12 noon followed by Service of Committal at Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Rd., Cavan at 4pm. Mass will be streamed live on St. Patrick's Church, Crossroads, Killygordon @ https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish

Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired to An Crann Óg Autism Centre St Patrick's NS, Lurgybrack, c/o Sweeney Funeral Directors, Louisburgh, Co. Mayo, donation box also at the Church. 

Alice Gallen, Crossroads

The death has occurred peacefully at Donegal Hospice, of Alice Gallen, Crossroads, Killygordon, Donegal, F93 TKW1.

Predeceased by her husband Andy and daughter Nuala; dearly loved mother of Gerald, Joe (Liz), Liam (Marjorie), Mary (Denis), Nuala RIP (Hughie), Evelyn, Paul (Erin), Angela, Rosario, Dessie (Arlene) and Linda (David), adored Nanna of Conor, Ronan, Laura, Finbar, Fionnuala, Keelan, Stephen, Aiden, Karen, baby Dylan RIP, Gareth, Jamie, Rosemarie and Aoife.

Her remains are reposing at the family home from 12 noon on Sunday with Rosary nightly at 9pm. Family time please from 10 pm to 12 noon and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral from the family home on Tuesday at 10.30am for Requiem Mass at 11am in St Patrick's Church, Crossroads with interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish you tube channel.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Donegal Hospice c/o any family member. 

Gloria Lavendar, Falcarragh

The death has occurred of Gloria Lavender, Falcarragh, and formerly Ashford, Kent, aged 90 years. Gloria passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family and in the kind care of the team at Falcarragh Nursing Home.

Predeceased by her loving husband Harry; grandmother of Sophie and Susie; survived by son Alan and his wife Margaret, niece Lyn and nephew Grahame.

A private ceremony of celebration of Gloria’s life is to take place in Lakeland’s Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan, H12 RF78 on Monday at 4pm. It can be viewed at https://www.churchservices.tv/lakelands

In lieu of flowers, donations to Patient Comfort Fund, Falcarragh Nursing Home, Donegal.

Danny O'Brien, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Danny O'Brien, Bachelor's Walk, Ballyshannon. He passed away peacefully at North West Hospice, Sligo surrounded by his loving family.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Noeleen, his sons Karl (Avril), Daniel (Sandra), Gary, his daughter Megan and his adored grandchildren Katelyn, Cara and baby Aoibhe, his brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and all extended family and friends.  

His remains are reposing at his residence on Saturday from 2pm to 9pm. House private at all other times, please.

Removal from his residence on Sunday morning to St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon, for 11am Funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the Abbey Cemetery. Danny's funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon

Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if so desired, to North West Hospice c/o of John McGee & Sons Funeral Director's or any family member.

Louis Malone, Lifford and Glasgow

The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Louis Malone late of 236 Coneyburrow Road, Lifford and formerly of Glasgow.

Beloved husband of the late Nellie (Mc Elroy), much-loved father of Gary, father-in-law of Kathy and dearly loved grandfather of Sean, Gerard, Kayleigh, Lauren, Conor and the late baby Jason.

His remains are reposing at Quigley`s Funeral Home on Saturday from 4pm with removal at 5.30pm to St Patrick’s Church, Murlog, Lifford.

Funeral Mass takes place on Sunday at 10 am with interment will take place afterwards in the City Cemetery, Derry. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/

Roland Stevenson, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Roland Stevenson, Doonan, Donegal Town.

Removal to Donegal Parish Church, Saturday arriving at 7pm.

Funeral Service in Donegal Parish Church Sunday at 2pm followed by burial in the Glebe Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to Donegal Parish Church care of George Irwin Funeral Directors or any family member.

Ruby Holmes, Stranorlar

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Ruby Holmes, née Mc Cready, Drumboe Upper, Stranorlar.

Beloved wife of John and much-loved sister of Katie. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her Husband, sister and extended family.

The house is strictly private, at the request of the deceased.

Funeral leaving from her late residence on Sunday at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am. Interment will take place afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar

Liam Kelly, Letterkenny and Dublin

The death has taken place of Liam Kelly, 15 Mount Pleasant, Mountain Top, Letterkenny and formerly of Rialto Cottages, Dublin 8.

His remains are reposing at his home. Family time please from 10pm to 10am and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass in The Church of the Irish Martyrs, Letterkenny on Sunday at 1pm with burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery, Creeslough. Mass can be viewed live on the Church of the Irish Martyrs Facebook Page.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu, if desired, to The Donegal Hospice C/O any family member or James Harkin Funeral Director, Creeslough.

Mary McGee, Buncrana

The death has occurred at her home of Mary McGee, Porthaw Glen, Buncrana.

Predeceased by her husband John; dearly loved mother of Malcolm, Rory, Karl, Matthew, Aileen and Doreen and dearest sister of Evelyn, Kathleen, Noreen and the late Denis. Sadly missed by her heartbroken sons, daughters, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters, her extended family, friends and neighbours.

Her remains are reposing at her home. Family time please from 11pm to 11am.

Removal from there at 10.15am on Sunday morning to St Mary's Church, Cockhill for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Mary's Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Donegal Hospice Pallative Care c/o any family member or Murphy Funeral Directors.

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