Death notices for Donegal on Friday morning, May 31

The following deaths have taken place:

- Hugh Boyce, Ramelton

- James Frield, Mayo and Fanad

- Pauline McEleney, Clonmany

- Eileen Rankin, Muff

- Danny McLaughlin, Creeslough and USA

- Sam Maxwell, Ballindrait

- Alma O'Donnell, Carrigans

- Anthony Byrne, Gortahork

- James Gallagher, Dublin and Ardara

- Joan Doherty,Stranorlar and Limerick

- Bridie Bradley, Strabane and Dungloe

- Clare O'Sullivan, Carndonagh

- Sr Eileen Friel, Mountcharles and USA

Hugh Boyce, Ramelton

The death has occurred unexpectedly at Beaumont Hospital of Hugh Boyce, Whiteleas, Ramelton, F92 E7Y7.

Beloved husband of Bernie, much loved dad of Aidan, Donna and Calum, grandfather of Malachy, Hannah, Georgia and Sophie, brother of Tony and Anna.

His remains are reposing at his home on Saturday from 3pm until 10pm and on Sunday from 12pm until 9pm. House private on the morning of funeral.

Funeral mass on Monday at 11am in St Mary's Church Ramelton with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Mary’s Church Ramelton on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/ramelton

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Croí, Irish Heart & Stroke Foundation, c/o any family member.

James Frield, Mayo and Fanad

The death has occurred surrounded by his loving family, of James Friel of Shanaghy, Ballina, County Mayo and formerly of Rinboy, Fanad.

Beloved husband of Anne and dear father of Declan, Eithne, Deirdre, Fergus and Aoife, he is sadly missed by his wife, sons, daughters, brother Humphrey, sons-in-law Anthony, Michael and Enda, daughters-in-law Sandra and Aimée his 17 grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended Baxter and Friel families.

His remains will repose at his residence (F26 PA85) on Saturday evening from 4pm until 8pm. House Private on Sunday morning, please.

Funeral will arrive to St Muredach's Cathedral, Ballina, on Sunday for Requiem Mass at 12.30pm followed by burial in Leigue Cemetery, Ballina. James’s funeral Mass will be live streamed on www.ballinaparish.org

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to St Joseph’s Hospital, Ballina c/o McGowan’s Funeral Home, Ballina.

Pauline McEleney, Clonmany

The death has taken place at Carndonagh Community Hospital of Pauline McEleney, Tiernasligo, Urris, Clonmany.

Loving wife of Packie; loving mother of Hughie, John, Ann, Pauline and Brigid; loving grandmother of Sean, Laura, Patrick, Daniel, Kieran and Brian.

Her remains are reposing at her home. Family, friends and neighbours welcome. House private please on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral leaving from there on Friday at 10.20am, going to St Michael’s Church, Urris for Requiem Mass at 11am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/stmichaelurris

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Carndonagh Community Hospital, Co any family member or Comiskey Funeral Directors. 

Eileen Rankin, Muff

The death has occurred of Eileen Rankin, Ture, Muff.

Beloved wife of the late Robin, much loved mother of Gordon, Ronald, Lorna and Sheena, mother-in-law of Jacqueline, Rob and Colin, a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother and dear sister of Elsie, Honor, William, Samuel, Norman and the late Alex, Ernest and Albert.

Everyone is welcome to the family home, for wake which continues on Friday from 2 to 4 pm and from 6 to 9 pm. House private at all other times and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral service will take place in Greenbank Presbyterian Church on Saturday at 1 pm. Burial will take place afterwards in adjoining burying ground.

Family flowers only please. If wished donations in lieu of flowers to Greenbank Presbyterian Church, c/o Mrs Sylvia McConn, Three Trees, Quigley’s Point, Co Donegal.

Danny McLaughlin, Creeslough and USA

The death has occurred of Daniel Noel (Danny) McLaughlin of Yonkers, New York, formerly of Creeslough.

He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Isabel, his daughter Mary Alvarez, his siblings Charlie McLaughlin, Michael (Sheila) McLaughlin, Kathleen McLaughlin, Finola (Raj) McLaughlin, Jethwa and Brendan (Theresa) McLaughlin as well as his sister-in-law Margaret McLaughlin. He will also be deeply missed by his uncle Donald McLaughlin, aunts Mary O'Keefe and Josie Gallagher, his nieces Ashling, Nichola, Laoisha, Sharon, Caroline, Michelle, Jenny and Orla, his nephews; Emmet, Colm and Raymond as well as his godson Donal. Danny will be missed by everyone who knew him. He has a special place in his heart for Mary O'Keefe who he called Rymomma, his close friends Eugene, Collum and Danny Brown. He is predeceased by his parents Michael and Kathleen, and his brother Raymond.

Danny's remains will be reposing at the home of his brother Brendan, 11 Birchill Upper, Creeslough F92 EW86, for family only on Saturday. Wake will take place there on Sunday from 12noon to 10pm, everyone welcome. Family time, please, on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass in St Michael's Church, Creeslough, on Monday at 11am. Burial will take place afterwards in Doe Cemetery. 

Family flowers only, please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or James Harkin Funeral Director.

Sam Maxwell, Ballindrait

The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Sam Maxwell, Cumberland Lodge, Ballindrait, Lifford (F93 EO65).

Predeceased by his late wife Adelaide; beloved father of daughters Amanda (Dennis) and Liz (Andy) sons Joe (Stephanie) Charley (Lee), much-loved grandfather of Sam, Jon, Victoria, Tynan, Jace and Bevan. Sam will be sadly missed by his brother Joe, sisters Lily and Edie.

His remains are reposing at his home. Family time please from 10pm to 12 noon and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral leaving from there on Sunday at 2pm for 3pm funeral service in Trinity Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Letterkenny followed by private cremation at Lakelands Crematorium Cavan on Monday. 

Family flowers only please; donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director. 

Alma O'Donnell, Carrigans

The peaceful death has occurred surrounded by her loving family of Alma O’Donnell, née Murphy, Carrig Inn, Carrigans.

Alma will be lovingly missed by her children Michael (Patricia), Margaret (Denis Duffy, Carrickfinn), Liam (Mairead) and Murray (Patricia) her 7 grandchildren. Her nieces and nephews and all her extended family and friends. Alma was predeceased by her loving husband Maurice, her sister Roma and brother William.

Reposal of her remains continues on Friday from 11am to 10pm with Rosary at 9pm, Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Cortege leaving Main Street, Carrigans on Saturday at 1.45pm going to St Baithin’s Church, St Johnston for 2.30pm Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in All Saints Church cemetery, Newtowncunningham.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to The Good News Cancer Bus c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.

Anthony Byrne, Gortahork, Donegal

The death has taken place in Donegal Hospice of Anthony Byrne, Curransport, Meenlaragh, Gortahork, Co Donegal F92 F5E5.

His remains are going to St Colmcille's Church, Knockfola F92 D586 (Teach Pobail Cholmcille, Cnoc Fola) on Thursday, May 30 at 1pm, to repose overnight. Funeral mass takes place Friday, May 31 at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

James Gallagher, Dublin and Ardara

The death has occurred of James (Jim) Gallagher late of Finglas and Iona Villas, Glasnevin  fandormerly Ardara.

Jim will be deeply missed, forever loved and never forgotten by his beloved wife Mai, loving daughters Sinéad and Suzanne, sons Danny and Eamon, grandchildren Lauren, Emily, Libby, Haley, Elliott, Holly and Josh, sisters Mary, Brid and Annie, brothers Donal and Paddy, sons-in-law John and Anto, daughters-in-law Tracy and Jana, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

His remains will repose in Massey Bros Funeral Home, Main St, Finglas, D11ET7P, on Monday from 3pm to 5pm.

Removal on Tuesday morning to St Canice’s Church, Finglas Village, arriving at 9.50am for Requiem Mass at 10am, followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium.

Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to a charity of your choice.

Joan Doherty, Stranorlar and Limerick 

The death has occurred at her late residence of Joan Doherty, 559 Ard Mc Cool, Stranorlar and formerly 60 St Ita's Street, St Mary's Park, Limerick.

Beloved wife of John, and much-loved mother of Shirley, Jonathan, and Richard, dearly loved sister of Michael, Tony, and the late Frances, Rita, Breda, Angeline, Bommy and David. 

Reposal of her remains continues at Mc Cool’s Chapel of Rest on Friday from 7pm to 10pm, when everyone is welcome to pay their respects.

Funeral leaving from there on Saturday at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar, at 11am. Cremation will take place afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish webcam

Donations, in lieu of flowers please, to the Dialysis Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital, care of any family member or G McCool & Son, Funeral Directors, Ballybofey.

Bridie Bradley, Strabane and Dungloe

The death has taken place at Melmount Manor of Bridie Bradley, née Gallagher, The Orchard, 31 Urney Road, Strabane and formerly of Crannamadue, Dungloe.

Beloved wife of the late Jim, much loved mother of Margaret, Bernadette, Breige, Gerard, Vincent, Maria, Roisin, Pauline, Michael and Mark and sister of Rosie, Anne, Jimmy and the late Molly, Ellen, John and Joe.

Her remains are reposing at her home. Family time please from 10pm to 11am.

Funeral leaving her home on Saturday at 9.15am for Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Melmount at 10am. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, brother, sisters, grandchildren, great grandchildren and family circle. Donations in lieu of flowers please to Melmount Manor Resident’s Comfort Fund.  

The death has taken place of Sr Eileen Friel, Glencoagh, Mountcharles and San Antonio, Texas. She was a member of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.

Predeceased by her parents Conn and MaryAnn, her siblings Conn, Cathal and Marion; loved and deeply missed by her brothers, Liam, Dan, Eamon, sister-in-law Anne, nieces, nephews, her religious sisters and friends. She will be remembered with love by her religious community and as a wonderful sister and Aunt by her family.

Burial will take place in San Antonio, Texas on Friday.

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