Death notices for Donegal - Friday morning, October 20

The following deaths have taken place:

- Liam O'Brien, Ballyshannon

- John McCafferty, Ballyshannon

- Ronald Lyttle, Killygordon

- Margaret Doherty, Buncrana

- Joe Talbot, Mountcharles

- Dan Mc Cafferty, Gaoth Dobhair

- John McGowan, Arranmore Island

- Eileen Foster, Milford and Ramelton

- Sally Price, Dublin and Ballintra

Liam O'Brien, Ballyshannon

The death occurred of Liam O'Brien, Chester, England and formerly of Coolcholly, Ballyshannon, who passed away at his home in Chester , England on April 14. He is greatly missed by his children Elaine, Lorna , Rory, his sister Lily and his grandchildren Megan, Jared, Jake, Braeden and Erin. His children are bringing his ashes home to Ballyshannon for an interment Mass which will be held on Monday, October 23, at 9.30am in St Patrick’s Church, followed by the burial at the Abbey Cemetery. All enquiries to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home on 087 2218483.

John McCafferty, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of John McCafferty, Brentwood Manor, Convoy and formerly of 5 East Rock, Ballyshannon, Donegal. Peacefully at Brentwood Manor surrounded by the care of the staff.

Sadly missed by his brothers and sisters Margaret Berrigan, Eileen, Joe, Patrick and Geraldine Gallagher, his nephews, nieces and all extended family and friends. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Catherine, his sister Mary.

Reposing at John McGee and Sons Funeral Home, Belleek Rd, Ballyshannon, Co.Donegal, F94ED21 on Friday from 5pm to 8pm followed by removal to St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon to repose overnight. Funeral mass on Saturday morning at 10am with burial afterwards in the Abbey Cemetery. All enquiries to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home on 087 2218483.

Ronald Lyttle, Killygordon

The death has taken place at his home of Ronald Lyttle known as Ronnie, Carricknamana, Killygordon, F93WN73.

Beloved husband of Lily, much loved father of David and Rhonda, father-in law of Aisling and Justin Green, adored grandfather of Darragh, Amy, Adam, Ellie and Kiera.

His remains are reposing at his late residence from today Friday, October 20.

Family time please from 10pm to 11am.

Funeral leaving from there on Sunday afternoon, October 22nd at 1.30pm for 2pm funeral service in Donaghmore Presbyterian Church followed by burial in the family plot in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to the Parkinson’s society North West branch care of any family member or Terence McClintock funeral director.

Margaret Doherty, Buncrana

The death has occurred at Buncrana Community Hospital of Margaret Doherty, 11 Red Row, Buncrana.

Reposing at her late residence.

Funeral leaving there on Saturday morning, October 21 at 10.15am going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Buncrana Community Hospital C/O Porter Funeral Directors.

House private from 10pm to 11am.

Joe Talbot, Mountcharles

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Joe Talbot, Old Road, Mountcharles, F94VW28.

Joe is sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, his extended family, neighbours and friends.

His remains will be reposing at Gallaghers Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles, F94WN24 on Thursday from 3pm until 8pm, followed by removal to his late residence where they will repose on Friday from 2pm until 8pm.

Funeral Mass on Saturday in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mountcharles at 11am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.

Dan Mc Cafferty, Gaoth Dobhair

The death has taken place at his home of Dan Mc Cafferty, Glasserchoo, Gaoth Dobhair F92 E2R1.

Predeceased by his wife Mina, his son Dónal, his parents Joe and Annie, his sisters Tesie, Fanny and Mary, he is survived by his son Shaun, daughters Brenda, Annmarie and Fiona, sons-in-law Charlie, Manus and Matt, grandchildren Lucy, Tom, Laura, Danny and Nikila, his sisters Nellie, Madge and Kitty and brother John Joe.

Wake at his family home on Thursday from 4pm until Rosary at 7pm. House strictly private afterwards and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral from there on Friday for 11am Requiem Mass in St Colmcille's Church, Knockfola F92 D586 with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed live on Gallagher funeral directors Facebook page on https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054534291357

John McGowan, Arranmore Island

The death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice of John McGowan, Arranmore Island.

His remains are reposing at his sister’s residence with Rosary at 9pm. House private after the Rosary please.

Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am in St Crone’s Church, Arranmore followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Eileen Foster, Milford and Ramelton

The death has occurred peacefully in Donegal Hospice, of Eileen Foster (née Aiken) Moylehill, Milford, Donegal and formerly of 
or Drumherrive, Ramelton.

Deeply regretted by her loving husband Terry, sons Wesley and Terry, grandson Bailey, sisters Kathleen and Mary, brothers Andy, Richard, David, Patrick, Michael and Noel, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her parents Andy and Ellen, sister Bridget and brother John.

Her remains are reposing at her home. House strictly private at the request of the deceased.

Requiem Mass on Friday at 11am in St Peter’s Church, Milford. Burial will take place afterwards in Milford Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Peter’s Church on https://www.churchservices.tv/milford

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member. 

Sally Price, Dublin and Ballintra

The death has occurred of Sally Price (née Graham), Rush, County Dublin and late of Ballydermot, Ballintra.

She will be sadly missed and forever loved by her husband Eamonn, children David, Graeme and Sarah, their partners Niamh, Bernadette and Nodlag, her adored grandchildren, brother Billy, extended family and a wide circle of friends.

House private please, family and friends only.

Sally's funeral service will take place on Friday at 11am in Kenure Church, Skerries Road, Rush, K56 YW70, followed by burial in Whitestown Cemetery. Funeral link: https://www.youtube.com/c/joefinnegan.

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