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The following deaths have taken place:
- John McGrath, Manorcunningham
- John McCafferty, Ballyshannon
John McGrath, Manorcunningham
The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of John McGrath, 13 Fr. Arnold Terrace, Manorcunningham, F92 VW64.
Deeply missed by his loving wife Patricia, sons John (Scotland), Michael and wife Theresa (Manorcunningham), Stephen and wife Marie (Buncranna), daughters Veronica Cullen and husband Paddy (Letterkenny), Annemarie Bildik and husband Sevki (Pluck), Trisha Desmet and husband Pascal (Raphoe), sisters Mary McNulty (Buncranna) and Margaret McLaughlin (Burnfoot), brothers Robert McGrath (Newtowncunningham) and Jim McGrath (Burt), grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
John is predeceased by his parents Bridget and John, sister Madge McGrath, brothers Cathal and Eamonn, and granddaughter Maríosa Cullen.
John’s remains will be reposing at his late residence. House strictly private please due to family health concerns.
Funeral leaving his late residence on Sunday, October 22 at 12.15pm going to St Aengus’ Church, Burt for Requiem Mass at 1pm. Interment afterwards in Burt Cemetery. Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Oncology Ward, Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o any family member.
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. 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.
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