Death notices for Donegal - Monday morning, April 1

The following deaths have taken place:

- Breid O’Donnell, Letterkenny

- Úna, Ciara and Saoirse Bowden, Raphoe and Galway

- Colin Geagan, Bundoran and Galway

- Diarmuid McGarvey, Bunbeg 

- Celine Doherty, Moville

- Tony McBride, Portnablagh

- Geraldine McDermott, Burt

- Cecily McFadden, Creeslough

- Frances Glackin, Buncrana

- James Kelly, Termon

- Eileen Harkin, Moville

- Michael Walsh, Bundoran

- Edward Rogers, Carrigart

- Mary Doherty, Letterkenny

- Eddie McColgan, Muff

Breid O’Donnell, Letterkenny

The death has occurred at her late residence Gortlee Letterkenny (F92 VK6C) of Breid O’Donnell née Hannigan.

Predeceased by her parents John and Bridget, husband Noel and Brothers Seamus and John.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her Sons and Daughter, Paul (Yvonne), Enda (Maureen), Declan (Celia), Brenda (Richard) and Shane (Michelle), Sisters Sally Dempsey (Dublin) and Maura Corley (Donegal Town), Grandchildren Helen, Eimear, Maeve, Anna, James, Thérese, Aoife, Ciara, Noel, Cathal, Thomas, Béibhínn, Ruairí, Patrick, Aidan and Marianna, extended Family and many friends.

Reposing at her late residence from 12pm to 9pm with Rosary at 9pm on both nights. Family time please on the morning of the Funeral.

Funeral Mass in Eunan’s Cathedral on Tuesday, April 2 at 11am which can be viewed live here followed by burial in the family plot in New Leck Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations if wished to the Irish Cancer Society c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

Úna, Ciara and Saoirse Bowden, Raphoe and Galway

The death has occurred of Úna (née Carlin), Ciara and Saoirse Bowden, Miltown, Raphoe, Donegal, F93Th72 and Moycullen, Galway.
 Predeceased by her motherand grandmother Mary. Beloved wife and daughters of David. Much loved daughter and granddaughters of John, and sorely missed by his partner Jill and the Earls family, daughter-in-law and granddaughters of Gus and Eileen Bowden. Cherished sister and nieces of Eimear and Catriona, brother-in-law and uncle Andrew.

Úna, Ciara and Saoirse will repose at the home of Úna’s father John Carlin, (Carlin Farm) Miltown, Raphoe (F93TH72) from 7pm on Monday, April 1. Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday, 3, at 11am for 12pm. Requiem Mass in St Eunan’s Church, Raphoe with interment afterwards in the family plot in the old graveyard, Convoy. Family time please on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Madrá – a dog and cat rescue center in Galway that was very close to the hearts of the girls, care of Terence McClintock Funeral Director. The funeral Mass can be viewed live on MCN media or Parish of Raphoe webcam.

Colin Geagan, Bundoran and Galway

The death has occurred of Colin Geagan, (known as Kolie) 7 Silverhill, West End, Bundoran and formerly of Poulatagle, Kilmacduagh, Gort, Co. Galway.

He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and in the exceptional care of all at The North West Hospice, The Mall, Sligo.

Beloved partner to Elaine, and dear father to Paul and Gina (Witherow). Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by his loving partner, son, daughter, son-in-law Mark, daughter-in-law Michelle, his adored grandchildren Alannah, Anna, Gemma, David, Zoe and Aoife, his sisters Ann and Pauline, and all his many nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Mary, sons David and Marc, granddaughter Zara Witherow, brothers Pat, Joe, Jim, Frank, Martin and Mick, sisters Briget, Margaret and Maryann.

Reposing at his late residence, 7 Silverhill, West End, Bundoran F94H320 on Monday, April 1 from 4pm to 8pm. House private at all other times please and on the morning of the funeral. Removal from his late residence on Wednesday morning, 3rd April, at 10.30am to arrive at St. Aidan's Church, Kinlough, Co. Leitrim for Funeral Service at 11am.

Burial afterwards in St. Ninnidh's Cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran. Funeral Service can be viewed live on the Kinlough-Glenade Parish Facebook Page.

Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Colin to The North West Hospice, The Mall, Sligo, care of donation box at Family Home/Church or Donal Breslin at Breslin's Funeral Home, Bundoran.

Diarmuid McGarvey, Bunbeg 

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Diarmuid Mc Garvey, Knockastolar, Bunbeg.

Originally of Meenaduff, Bunbeg. Predeceased by parents Hughie and Annie, brothers; Eoghan and Padraig and sisters; Kathleen, Maire and Sadie.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Síle, daughters; Anne-Marie, Rosaleen & Jacinta, son Diarmuid, sister Anne, brother Hughie, in-laws, grandchildren: Erin, Eoghan, Oisín, Aoife, Iseult & Comhghal and extended family and friends.

Funeral Mass on Monday, April 1 at 11am in St Mary's Church, Derrybeg (F92 H289), interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery. The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page.

Celine Doherty, Moville

The peaceful death has taken place at Carndonagh Community Hospital of Celine Doherty, Quay Street, Moville.

Funeral arrangements to be confirmed later.

Tony McBride, Portnablagh

The death has occurred of Tony McBride, Rockhill, Portnablagh, Dunfanaghy.

He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Sadie, sons Anthony, Neil Gerard and John Paul, sisters Marion and Ann, brothers Jim and Shaun, daughters-in-law Margaret, Mary T and Julie, brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, grandchildren Hannah, James, Peader, Enya, Sean Pol, Holly Abbey and Alayna and nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his sister Teresa Ulliott.

Reposing at his late residence. Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass in Holy Cross Church, Dunfanaghy on Tuesday, April 2 at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live here. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice, C/O any Family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director.

Geraldine McDermott, Burt

The death has occurred at her home of Geraldine McDermott (nee Callaghan), Inch Level, Speenogue, Burt.

Dear wife of Johnny, much loved mother of Rankin, Darren, Lavinia, Yolanda and Ardal, loving sister of John, Lavinia, Lena and her late brothers and sisters.

Deeply regretted by her husband, sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, sisters, brother, her extended family and friends.

Removal from her home on Sunday, March 31 to St Aengus’ Church, Burt arriving at 6.15pm to repose overnight.

Requiem Mass will take place on Monday afternoon, April 1 at 2pm followed by interment in Burt Cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed live here. Family flowers only please. Wake is strictly private at the request of the deceased.

Cecily McFadden, Creeslough

The sudden death has taken place of Cecily Mc Fadden.

Funeral Mass at 11am in the Church of St. John the Baptist, Carrigart, on Easter Monday, April 1, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Frances Glackin, Buncrana

The death has taken place of Frances Glackin (neé Donaghey), 2 Millfield, Buncrana peacefully in the loving care of the staff in the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny. Devoted mother to Jacqueline, Patrick, Stephen, Aisling and Shane.

Loving mother-in-law to Aine and Gerard. Much loved grandmother to Joshua, Diarmuid, Reggie, Dylan and Mabel.

Lovingly remembered by the Donaghey and Glackin families, extended family members, neighbours and friends.

Funeral from the home of her daughter Aisling Porter, Lisfannon Heights, Fahan (F93 P7X6) on Monday morning, going to St Mary’s Oratory Buncrana for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by interment in Cockhill Cemetery.

Family Flowers, only please donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice care of any family member, or Charlie McClafferty Funeral Directors.

James Kelly, Termon

The death has taken place peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family of James Kelly, Ballybuninabber, Termon (F92R206).

Predeceased by parents Jim and Winnie Kelly and brother Niall. Fondly remembered by loving wife Michelle and stepdaughter Hannah McGee. Deeply regretted by brothers Martin, Edward, Daniel and Patrick, sister-in-laws Sinead, Bernie, Patricia & Tina.

Forever in the thoughts of his nieces, nephews, extended family members and a wide circle of family and friends.

Funeral from his late residence on Monday, April 1 for Requiem Mass at 11am in St. Columba’s Church Termon, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. There is a one-way system now in operation via Termon National School.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Donegal Hospice care of any family member, or Charlie McCafferty Funeral Directors. Funeral Mass can be viewed live here. 

Eileen Harkin, Moville

The peaceful death has taken place at her home of Eileen Harkin, Luban, Malin Road, Moville, F93 CRX8.

She passed away surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her loving husband, Patrick Harkin (The Barbour).

Much-loved mother of Stephen and Emma. Sadly missed and deeply regretted by her grandchildren, wider family circle friends and neighbours.

Eileen’s remains will leave Liam Collins’ Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh, F93E4FN on Saturday, March 30 at 2pm going to her home where you are welcome to pay your respects. Family time from 11pm to 11am.

Funeral leaving there on Monday, April 1 at 10.20am for11am Funeral Mass in St Mary’s Church, Ballybrack with burial afterwards in Ballybrack Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Donegal Hospice C/O Any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Michael Walsh, Bundoran

The death has occurred of Michael Walsh, Church Road, Bundoran. He passed away on March 28, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.

Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his loving wife Kathleen, sons Michael, David and Kevin, daughter Donna Marie, daughter-in-law Andrea, son-in-law Richard, his beloved and adored grandchildren Hannah, Ciara, Ella, Fionn and Lyra, his brother Bobby, sister-in-law Sheila and all his many nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and great friends.

Reposing at the family home, Church Road, Bundoran F94F4AO on Sunday, March 31 from 2pm to 7pm. All welcome. House strictly private at all other times and on the morning of the funeral.

Removal from the family home on Monday, April 1 at 10.45am to arrive at The Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran, for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Ninnidh's Cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live here. Family flowers only please, donations in Memory of Michael to the Palliative Care Team, The North West Hospice, The Mall, Sligo, care of donation box at Family Home/Church or to Donal Breslin at Breslin's Funeral Home, Bundoran.

Edward Rogers, Carrigart

The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Edward Rogers, Aughalatty, Carrigart.

His remains are reposing at his late residence.

Funeral from there on Easter Sunday going to the Church of St John the Baptist for Requiem Mass at 2pm followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Family time please from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the Funeral.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Donegal Hospice C/O any family member.

Mary Doherty, Letterkenny

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Mary Doherty (née McMenamin), 2 An Gleann Rua, Killylastin, Letterkenny (F92 D7NN0) formerly College Road, Letterkenny.

Predeceased by her parents Eddie and Lily and brother Niall McMenamin.

Sadly missed by her son Christopher McMenamin and partner Orla, daughter Rachael Doherty and husband Medhi, her siblings Martin and wife Mary, Eddie and wife Maxine, Louise, Aisling and husband Joe, Karen and husband Michael, nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Reposing at her late residence on Friday, March 29 from 3pm to 9pm and on Saturday from 12 noon to 9pm with Rosary at 9pm on both nights. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass in Eunan’s Cathedral on Sunday afternoon, 31st March at 2pm which can be viewed live here followed by burial in New Leck Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations if wished to the National Rehabilitation Hospital, Rochestown Avenue, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

Eddie McColgan, Muff

The death has taken place at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin of Eddie McColgan, Garrison, Iskaheen, Muff.

Predeceased by his wife Anne (nee Barr).

Much-loved father of Christopher, Sinéad and Audrey, dear father-in-law of Patricia and loving grandfather of Ciara and Declan.

Deeply regretted and will forever be missed by his loving daughters, son, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, wider family circle and friends.

Eddie’s remains will be reposing at his home. House is private to family and close friends and on the morning of the funeral.

Removal from his home Monday, April 1 at 10.30am to St. Patrick’s Church, Iskaheen for Requiem Mass at 11.00am followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.

Requiem Mass can be viewed here.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to ICU at Beaumont Hospital c/o any family member.