Deaths in Donegal - Tuesday morning, September 19

The following deaths have taken place:

- Hilda Boyle, Killybegs

- Mae Doherty, Clonmany

- John Curran, Quigleys Point

- James Harkin (Big Jim), Clonmany

- Frank Shovlin, Ardara

- Barbara Byrne, Letterkenny / Churchill

- Liam McCauley, Donegal Town

- Daniel (Danny) Blair, Bunbeg

- Jimmy Spratt, Thurles / Bundoran

- Karl Gillespie, Crossroads

- Elizabeth Egan (née McGowan), Bundoran / Ballyshannon / Mullingar

- Paddy Doherty, Buncrana

- Philip McLaughlin (Barr), England / Buncrana

Hilda Boyle, Killybegs

The death has occurred of Hilda Boyle, Aughavogue, Five Points, Killybegs.

Sadly missed by her nieces Beverly, Lesley, Muriel and Ann-Marie, nephews Damian, Eamonn, Robert, Jack and Alan, carers and friends.

Reposing at McBrearty's Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 19 from 6pm-7pm. Removal on Wednesday morning, September 20 to St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs, for 11am funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in the local cemetary.

Mae Doherty, Clonmany

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Mae Doherty, Chapel Glen, Clonmany.

Loving wife of the late John Joe, loving mother to Neil, John and the late Anthony. Much loved mother-in-law to Denise and Tillie. Loving grandmother to Sara, Hannah and Callum. Her extended family and friends and everyone who knew and loved her.

Removal from Eternal Light Chapel of Rest today, Tuesday, September 19 at 1pm, going to her late home.

Funeral leaving from there on Thursday morning, September 21 at 10.40am, going to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany for Requiem Mass at 11am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

House private please from 10pm til 10am.

Funeral mass can be viewed live at: www.churchservices.tv/clonmany

John Curran, Meenavanaghan, Quigleys Point

The death has taken place at his home of John Curran, Meenavanaghan, Quigleys Point.
His remains are reposing at his home.

Funeral from there on Wednesday, September 20 at 10.15am going to St Columba’s Church, Drung for Requiem Mass at 11am with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family time please from 11pm to 10am and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live at: www.stcolumbasdrung.net

James Harkin (Big Jim), Glebe, Clonmany

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of James Harkin (Big Jim), Glebe, Clonmany.

Removal from Eternal Light Chapel of Rest this evening, Tuesday, September 19 at 5.30pm, going to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday, September 20 at 11am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Medical 3 Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o any family member or Comiskey Funeral Directors.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live at: www.churchservices.tv/clonmany

Frank Shovlin, Crumlin, Ardara

The death has occurred of Frank Shovlin, Crumlin, Ardara. His remains will repose at McCabe’s Funeral Premises on Tuesday, September 19, from 6pm to 8pm.

Funeral from there on Wednesday, September 20 going to the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara for funeral Mass at 11am with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Barbara Byrne, Letterkenny / Churchill

The death has occurred of Barbara Byrne, 16 Westhill, Letterkenny, Churchill and England. Predeceased by her husband, Brian and her brother and sisters.

Survived by her sons and daughters, Maureen Byrne, Patricia Craig, Michael Byrne, Josephine O'Donnell, Charles Byrne, Noelle Ryan, Paul Byrne and her sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces and extended family.

Her remains are reposing at her daughter Noelle Ryan's residence in Westhill, Letterkenny. House private to family, extended family, neighbours and friends only, please.

Removal to St.Columba's Church, Glenswilly at 10.15am on Tuesday, September 19 for 11am Mass: https://www.churchservices.tv/glenswilly

Liam McCauley, 13 Castle Street, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Liam McCauley, 13 Castle Street, Donegal Town (F94C6DO). He passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his brothers, Paddy, Gerry, Hughie and sister Mary. Deeply regretted and forever remembered by his wife, Bridie and his children, Treacy (Seamus), Siobhan (Tom), Emer (Gerry), Emmett, Bridin (Stephan), Liam, Sinead (Alan), Shane (Billieanne), Rosa (Mike). Much loved by his 24 grandchildren, his brothers, Anthony and Sean and by his sister Nancy.

Reposing at the family home, Castle Street, Donegal Town, on Tuesday, September 19 from 2pm until 8pm. Removal on Wednesday, September 20 to St Patrick's Church, Donegal Town, for 11am funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in St Agatha's graveyard Clar, (F94VXT6). Liam's Mass may be viewed online at: https://mcnmedia.tv/Camera/donegal-town-tawnawilly-parish-donegal-town

House strictly private to family in the morning of the funeral, please. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to Mental Health Ireland or Men's Shed, Donegal Town, c/o Jackie Carron Funeral Directors or any family member. Anyone wishing to offer their sympathy to the family can do so on www.jackiecarronfuneraldirectors.com

Daniel (Danny) Blair, Bunbeg / Glasgow

The peaceful death has occurred at his home of Daniel (Danny) Blair, Upper Dore, Bunbeg, (F92 V6X0), originally of Glasgow. Predeceased by his parents; Hector and Nellie, brothers; Con, Charlie and John and sister Faye. Sadly missed by his loving wife Anne, sons, Joe and Anthony, in-laws Eileen, Kathleen, Noreen, Jackie and Robert and extended family and friends.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday, September 19, in St. Mary's Church Derrybeg at 12 noon, with interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.

The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page: https://bit.ly/3DoIMm

Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice and Donegal Cancer Flights and Services c/o any family member or Kieran Roarty Funeral Director.

Jimmy Spratt, Thurles / Bundoran

The death has occurred of Jimmy Spratt Derryvilla, Glengoole, Thurles, Tipperary, (E41 T3C7) / Bundoran.

He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Tom and Bridie, sisters Rosie and Patricia and brother Philip.

Deeply regretted by his devoted wife Eileen, sons James, Thomas, Stephen, Michael, David and Damien, sister Mairead, brothers Thomas, Michael, Marty and John, daughter-in-law Emma, son's partners, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, relatives and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at his home, Derryvilla, Glengoole, E41 T3C7, on Tuesday, September 19, from 5pm to 8pm. Arriving at St James Church, Two Mile Borris on Wednesday, September 20, at 10.30am for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Two Mile Borris Cemetery. Donations if desired to Home Carers Ireland.

Karl Gillespie, Crossroads

The death has occurred of Karl Gillespie, Crossroads in Birmingham, England. Beloved son of Mary and the late Gregg.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving mother, the extended Gillespie and Gallen families, neighbours, and very many friends.

Funeral arriving at the Church of St Terese of The Child Jesus, 273 Wellington Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham on Tuesday, September 19 for Requiem Mass at 10am, followed by removal on Thursday, September 21 to St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon, arriving at approximately 3pm to repose overnight.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Friday, September 22 at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live on the St.Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish

Elizabeth Egan (née McGowan), Bundoran / Ballyshannon / Mullingar

The death has occurred of Elizabeth Egan (née McGowan), 46 Gaelic Park Drive, Bundoran and formerly of Dunmuckrim, Ballyshannon and Mullingar. September 16. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved and adored mother of Tina, Martin, Michael, David, Richard, Carolann and Donna, mother-in-law to Elaine, Louise, Pamela, Allan and Gary, loving grandmother to her 17 grandchildren and great-grandmother to her six great-grandchildren. Deeply regretted by her loving family, her partner Christy Dowd (Mullingar), her brother John McGowan and wife Grace, her sister Mary Kelly and husband Martin and all her aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by her parents John and Annie McGowan and her beloved daughters Michelle and baby Teresa.

Removal from her late residence on Tuesday morning September 19 at 10.30am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph's Cemetery, The Rock, Ballyshannon.

Elizabeth's funeral Mass can be viewed live at: www.magheneparish.ie

Condolences to the Egan Family can be left in private at www.breslinfunerals.ie

House private to family and close friends only, please. Enquiries to Breslin's Funeral Home on (071) 9829990

Paddy Doherty, Rockytown, Buncrana

The death took place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Paddy Doherty, Rockytown, Buncrana and formerly of 16 St Columba’s Avenue, Buncrana.

Deeply missed by his loving wife Breege, daughters Deirdre, Caroline and Trish, sons-in-law Liam and Eunan, grandchildren Olivia, Ben, Beth, Joseph and Lucy, brothers and sisters Neil, Angela, Willie and Bernie, nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.

Remains reposing at his late residence. House private on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral from there on Tuesday, September 19 at 10.15am going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Funeral Mass can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/Cockhill

Philip McLaughlin (Barr), Manchester, England / Buncrana

The sudden death has occurred of Philip McLaughlin (Barr), Bury, Manchester, England formerly of Leophin, Linsfort, Buncrana. Much loved Father of Tina, Janine and Philip, dearest brother of Rose, Helen and Brigid and the late John, Pauline and Mary.

The funeral is to take place on Thursday, September 21 at St Bernadette’s Church, Whitefield.

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