Death notices for Donegal on Sunday, June 2

The following deaths have taken place:

- Bríd Fitzpatrick, Malinbeg

- Henry Bradley, Annagry and Killygordon

- Cecelia Callaghan, Ballybofey

- Eileen Boyce, Letterkenny

- John Byrne, Ballybofey

- Dessie Laughlin, Letterkenny

- Patricia Duddy, Lettermacaward

- James Gallagher, Dublin and Ardara

- Caroline Mc Daid, Buncrana

- Hugh Boyce, Ramelton

- Danny McLaughlin, Creeslough and USA

- James Frield, Mayo and Fanad

- Peggy Sweeney, Portsalon

- Sam Maxwell, Ballindrait

Bríd Fitzpatrick, Malinbeg

The death has occurred of Brı́d Fitzpatrick, née Murrin, of Malinbeg, Glencolmcille, and Erith, Kent. She passed away on March 28 at Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford, Kent.

Beloved wife to Bernard, much loved mother to Paul, Anna (Thomas) and Susan (Tim), missed by all her grandchildren, Joseph, Libby, Moya, Áine, Conal and Gearóid, her sister Mary, her loving cousins Carmel and Geraldine, Mark her nephew and all of her many family and friends.

Her final remains shall be taken to St Columba's Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille, County Donegal on Thursday for Funeral Mass at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed at https://mcn.live/Camera/st-columbas-glencolmcille

Donations, in lieu of flowers, to Macmillan Cancer Support. 

Henry Bradley, Annagry and Killygordon

The death has taken place of Henry Bradley, Annagry East and formerly The Cross Post Office, Killygordon.

Sadly missed by loving wife Mary, sisters Marie and Ann, and brother Michael, sister-in-law Bríd and family, and the extended Bradley family. Henry is predeceased by his parents Patrick and Ruby and his brothers James, Eugene and Patsy.

His remains will repose at McGlynn's Funeral Home, Dungloe, on Monday, from 1pm until Rosary at 8pm. Private removal to his home in Annagry East on Tuesday. House strictly private to family only.

Funeral on Wednesday in St Mary’s Star of the Sea, Annagry, at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Dungloe Community Hospital Comfort Fund.

Cecelia Callaghan, Ballybofey

The death has taken place peacefully, at Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, of Cecelia Callaghan, Kinletter, Ballybofey.

Beloved wife of the late Edward and much loved mother of Julia Anna (Byrne), Imelda (Ryan) Edwina (Gilbert), cherished sister of Sean, and the late, Fr.Colm, Hugo, Mollie, Eugene, Kate, Julianna, Peadar and Imelda. Deeply regretted and very sadly missed by her daughters, brother, grandchildren, sons-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family neighbours and friends.

Family friends and neighbours are welcome at her home from 6pm until 9pm on Monday and Tuesday. Family time at all other times and on the morning of the funeral please. T

Funeral leaving from her home on Wednesday at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoneill, at 11am. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. he Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish youtube channel at https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish

Eileen Boyce, Letterkenny

The death has taken place of Eileen Boyce, née Mc Daid, Rough Park, Woodlands, Letterkenny, F92 E12D, and formerly The Half Way House, Ballymaleel, Letterkenny. She died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the exceptional care of the staff at Hillcrest Nursing Home.

Deeply regretted by her loving family, Joe and Anne, John and Bridget, Rosaleen, Brendan and Rosaleen, Kevin and Annabella, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother Seamus, sisters-in-law Brid and Betty (Dublin), nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her husband Jack, sister Betty and brothers Pat and Dan.

Her remains are reposing at her home from 3pm Sunday. Family time from 10pm until 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 11am in the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Gortlee, Letterkenny. Burial will take place afterwards in Conwal Cemetery. Mass can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/@churchoftheirishmartyrs4657/streams

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Hillcrest Nursing Home Patients Comfort Fund, c/o any family member.

John Byrne, Ballybofey

The death has occurred, at Letterkenny University Hospital, of John Byrne, Carrickmagrath, Ballybofey, F93YR63.

Beloved husband of the late Eileen and much loved father of Stephen (Karin), Carl (Michelle), Mary Sue (Brendan), Margaret (Paddy) and Eimear, cherished brother of Ellen, Rose, Kathleen, Michael and the late, Laurence and Brigid. Deeply regretted and very sadly missed by his sons, daughters, brother, sisters, grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family neighbours and friends.

His remains are reposing at his late residence with Rosary each night at 9pm. Family time from 10pm to 11am, and on the morning of the funeral. 

Funeral leaving from his home on Tuesday at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoneill, at 11am. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish

Dessie Laughlin, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Dessie Laughlin, 24 Muckish Avenue, Letterkenny F92 F38R.

Deeply missed by his loving son Brendan and partner Amanda (Aberdeen), daughter Tracey (Abroath), grandchildren Connell, Jordan, Jade, Paige, Steph, Jack and Daniel, great-grandchildren Chas, Kensey and Bob, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours in Scotland and Letterkenny. Dessie is predeceased by his brothers Noel, Paddy, Damian and Jim, sisters Noeleen Lowe and Mausheen Elliott and his parents Tony and Bridie.

Dessie’s remains will be reposing at his late residence on Sunday from 4pm until 10pm and on Monday from 1pm until 10pm with Rosary both nights at 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral from there on Tuesday at 10.30am going to St Eunan’s Cathedral for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny. Interment  will take place afterwards in Conwal Cemetery, Letterkenny. 

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Medical 3 Ward, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.

Patricia Duddy, Lettermacaward

The peaceful death has occurred in the Donegal Hospice of Patricia Duddy, Dirlaught, Lettermacaward.

Sadly missed by her loving husband Peter, children Donal (Liz), Ann Marie (John), Michael (Tara), her adored grandchildren James, Oonagh, Christopher, Shaun, Karl, Ellie and Tia and her extended network of family and friends.

Reposal of her remains continues at McGlynn's Funeral Home on Sunday from 12 noon until removal at 6.30pm to St Bridget’s Church, Lettermacaward to repose overnight.

Funeral mass takes place on Monday at 12 noon followed by interment in the new cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Donegal Hospice

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.

Caroline Mc Daid, Buncrana

The death has taken place in Galway University Hospital of Caroline McDaid, 12 Slieve Snaght, Buncrana.

Daughter of the late Annie and Jimmy McDaid, dear sister of Martin (Fiola) and Julie, sadly missed by her niece Orla and nephews Ryan and Aaron, family circle and friends.

Her remains reposing at McLaughlin’s funeral home, Buncrana, with viewing time on Sunday from 2pm until 6pm.

Funeral from there on Monday at 10.20am going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

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.

Reposal of his remains continues at his home 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.

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.

Wake will take place at the home of his brother Brendan, 11 Birchill Upper, Creeslough F92 EW86, 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.

James Friel, 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.

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.

Peggy Sweeney, Portsalon

The death has taken place of Margaret (Peggy) Sweeney, Aughadaghley, Portsalon, Fanad. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the exceptional care of the staff at Ramelton Community Hospital.

Predeceased by her husbands Nicolas Duggan (County Clare) and Dan Sweeney (Portsalon, Fanad), she is sadly missed by her son Roddy and daughters Úna and Ann Marie, her granddaughter Kelly and great granddaughter Bethany and her sister Mary Mackey (London).

Requiem Mass will be held at 12 noon on Sunday with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Patient Comfort Fund at Ramelton Community Hospital c/o any family member or Mc Ateer Funeral Directors.

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. 

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