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The following deaths have taken place:
- Michael Geary, Letterkenny
- Andy Coyle, Gortahork
- Bernard Francis Doherty, Malin Head
- David Lavery, Burnfoot
- Maureen O’Brien, Meenreagh and Rathmullan
- Bernadette Porter, Crossroads
- Liam Cassidy, Celbridge, Kildare and formerly of Kilmacrennan
- Margaret (Greta) Cole, Galdonagh, Manorcunningham
- Chris Toye, Lower Mount Marian, Milford
- Edwin Patton, Knock, Ballybofey
- Sadie Arnold, formerly Curraghamone and Ballybofey
- Charlie McGinley, Letterkenny
- Sammy Nesbitt, Barnesmore
- Bobby Tan, Kilmacloo, Creeslough
- Antoinette Boyce (née Doherty), Gulladuff, Moville
- Caroline Dickson, Fahan and Derry
Michael Geary, Letterkenny
The death has taken place of Michael Geary, Lisnenan, Letterkenny. Pre-deceased by his loving parents John and Agnes Geary.
Sadly missed by his ex-wife Grainne, daughter Leah, son-in-law Michael and grandchildren Jayden, Ashton, Mila and Blake, his sister Jacqueline Blake and Husband Brian Blake and niece Yenthi, brother Sean and nephew Evan.
Funeral Mass in St Eunan's Cathedral at 1pm Thursday, February 22 with burial afterwards in Conwal Cemetery.
Andy Coyle, Gortahork
The peaceful death has taken place in Falcarragh Community Hospital of Andy Coyle Meencarrick, Gortahork F92 A622 . Predeceased by his parents Kate and Daniel, his brother William, his nephew Danny. Survived by his sisters Mary and Breid, his brother Jimmy, nieces, nephews and a circle of family and friends. Reposing his home in Meencarrick. Rosary both nights at 8.00pm. House private after Rosary till 10am. Funeral from there on Friday, February 23 for 11am requiem Mass in Christ the King Church, Gortahork F92 DP86 with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed here.
Bernard Francis Doherty, Malin Head
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Bernard Francis Doherty, Slievebawn, Malin Head, F93 Y2P4.
Funeral arrangements to be confirmed later.
David Lavery, Burnfoot
The death has occurred at Altnagelvin Hospital of David Lavery, Dundrain, Burnfoot.
Beloved husband of Marie, much loved father of Sarah, Con, Charlie and Jack and dear brother of Anne, Fiona, Bridget, Georgia, Rosaleen, Dennis, Johnny and Paul.
Predeceased by his parents Con and Mary, Buncrana and his brother Con.
Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by his loving wife, daughter, sons, sisters, brothers, extended family and friends.
David’s remains will be reposing at his home from 11am on Thursday, February 22. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am and on the morning of the funeral.
Removal from there on Saturday, February 24 at 10.15am to St Aengus’ Church, Burt for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in Burt Cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed here. Family flowers only please.
Maureen O’Brien, Meenreagh and Rathmullan
The peaceful death has occurred of Maureen (Maisie) O’Brien (née Mortimer), Meenreagh and formerly Glenalla, Rathmullan, Donegal. Dearly loved wife of Patrick.
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, son, daughters, relatives and friends.
Her remains will be received into St Joseph’s Church, Rathmullan on Sunday at 6.00pm to repose until Requiem Mass on Monday at 11.00am followed by interment in the adjacent cemetery.
Funeral Mass will be streamed live here.
Bernadette Porter, Crossroads
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Bernadette (Bernie) Porter, nee Ewing, 478 The Curragh, Crossroads, Killygordon (F93 E1V3).
Beloved wife of the late Hugo, and much loved mother of John, Michelle, Linda, Stephen, David, and Derek.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
Remains reposing at her late residence from 6pm on Thursday, February 22.
Funeral leaving from her late residence on Saturday, February 24 at 10.30 am for Requiem Mass in St. Patrick’s Church Crossroads, Killygordon at 11am.
Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.
The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam.
Family time from 10pm until 11 am, and on the morning of the funeral.
Liam Cassidy, Kildare and Kilmacrennan
The death has occurred of Liam Cassidy, Celbridge, Kildare and formerly of Kilmacrennan. February 18, 2024 peacefully but suddenly at home.
Beloved husband of Anne née Cullen and dear devoted father of Lisa, Aoife and Clare. Predeceased by his sister Margaret. Sadly missed by his loving wife, daughters, brothers Vincent, Roger and Martin, sisters Ann, Bridget and Christina, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his residence on Thursday, February 22 between 3 pm and 7 pm. Removal on Friday morning (February 23) to St. Patrick’s Church, Celbridge arriving for Funeral Mass at 11 am followed by burial in Barntown Cemetery, Co. Wexford. Liam’s funeral service may be viewed (live only) by following this LINK. Messages of sympathy and condolences for the family may be left at www.cunninghamsfunerals.com.
Margaret (Greta) Cole, Galdonagh, Manorcunningham
The peaceful death has occurred of Margaret (Greta) Cole, Galdonagh, Manorcunningham, F92CK88 in the wonderful care of St Eunan’s Nursing Home Letterkenny, surrounded by her loving family.
Greta is predeceased by her beloved husband John and daughter Sally Devir also her son-in-law Jim McKnight, Johns partner Eileen McLaughlin and two granddaughters Natasha Melaugh and Nicole McLaughlin. Greta will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her daughters Josie Cole, Margaret Steele (Ernie), Mary McKnight, Geraldine Gallagher (Willie), Heather Melaugh (Paddy) her son John Cole and son-in-law John Devir, also her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Her remains reposing at her late residence. Funeral leaving from there on Thursday, February 22 at 1.15pm for 2pm funeral service in Newtoncunningham Presbyterian Church, followed by burial in the family plot in the adjoining graveyard. Family time please on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only donations in lieu to St Eunan’s Nursing Home comfort fund care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director.
Chris Toye, Lower Mount Marian, Milford
The death has occurred of Chris Toye, Lower Mount Marian, Milford. Deeply regretted by his loving mother Kate and John, son Jack, brother William, sisters Kate, Lauralee and Rosalind, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his father Paddy and brother Mark.
Reposing at the residence of his mother Kate Toye, 11 Grey Rock, Milford. House private to family and close friends.
Funeral mass on Friday, February 23, at 12 noon in St Peter’s Church, Milford. Burial afterwards in Milford Cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Peter’s Church, Milford, on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/milford.
Edwin Patton, Knock, Ballybofey
The death has occurred, at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Edwin Patton, Knock, Ballybofey, F93 D43F. Beloved husband of Margaret and much loved father to Anne (Damian), Edwin (Christina), Martin (Michaela), Kevin (Rachel) and the late Theresa, dearly loved grandfather to Jason, Ryan, Jack, Jamie, Joey and Emily, cherished brother of John, Margaret, Marion, Kathleen, Olive, Jean and Elizabeth. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his wife, sons, daughter, brother, sisters, grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Remains reposing at his late residence. Family time from 10pm to 11am, and on the morning of the funeral. Funeral leaving from there on Friday, February 23, at 10.15am for Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoneill, at 11am.
Interment in the adjoining churchyard. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish
Sadie Arnold, formerly Curraghamone and St. Vincent’s Close, Ballybofey
The death has occurred at St. Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar of Sadie Arnold, formerly Curraghamone and St. Vincent’s Close, Ballybofey. Beloved wife of the late Tony and much loved mother to Tony (Kathleen), Brigid (Eugene), John (Noreen). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sons, daughter, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, and friends.
Remains reposing at Mc Cool’s Chapel of Rest, Ballybofey on Wednesday February 21 from 5pm to 10pm. Rosary at 9pm. Funeral leaving from there on Thursday, February 22 at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar. Interment in Drumboe Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar
Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Barnes View Ward, St Joseph’s Community Hospital, care of any family member.
Charlie McGinley, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Charlie McGinley, 8 Iona Road, Letterkenny, (F92 KHN8), school master, artist and fiddler originally from Rann na Feirste. Survived by his wife Eileen, his five daughters and four sons, eighteen grandchildren and his sisters, Róisín and Margaret.
Reposing at his late home from 12pm until 9pm on Wednesday, February 21 with Rosary each night at 9pm. Funeral from there on Thursday, February 22, going to St. Eunan’s Cathedral for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed live at https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery.
Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please, donations, if wished to the Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.
Sammy Nesbitt, Barnesmore
The death has occurred of Sammy Nesbitt, Mullinalamphery, Barnesmore.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Hazel, devoted daughters Demelza (Darren) and Linda (John), adored grandchildren Niamh, Eluned, Zach, John Jnr, Rhiannon and Gavin, brother Dick (Elizabeth) and sister Susan (the late John Spratt).
Reposing at his late residence, Wednesday, February 21, from 1pm to 8pm for family and close friends only, please.
House private at all other times, please.
Burial on Thursday, February 22, in the Glebe Cemetery, Donegal Town at approximately 3pm.
Bobby Tan, Kilmacloo, Creeslough F92HW11
The death has occurred of Bobby Tan, Kilmacloo, Creeslough F92HW11. A much loved husband, father and grandfather. He will be sadly missed by his wife, children, grandchildren, sister and sisters-in-law.
Reposing at his home in Kilmacloo, F92HW11.
Open to the public on Wednesday, February 21 from 11am to 10pm.
Funeral Mass in St. Michael's Church, Creeslough, on Thursday, February 22 at 11am. Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-michaels-church
Burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery. Family time on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to St Vincent de Paul Creeslough c/o any family member or James Harkin Funeral Directors, Creeslough.
Antoinette Boyce (née Doherty), Gulladuff, Moville
The death has taken place at her home of Antoinette Boyce (née Doherty), Gulladuff, Moville.
Antoinette’s remains are reposing at her home.
Antoinette’s Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday at 11am in St Pius X Church, Moville followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 4pm.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.movilleparish.com
Family time please from 10pm to 10am.
Caroline Dickson, Fahan and Derry
The death has occurred of Caroline Dickson, FRIAI, RIBA, of Fahan and Derry City. She died at Buncrana Community Hospital after a short illness.
Predeceased by her parents Christine (née Dunne) and Peter Dickson. A much-loved cousin, fondly and sadly missed by her many friends, colleagues and her beloved Fahan community.
Removal to St Mura’s, Church of Ireland, Fahan, arriving 2.30pm on Thursday.
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