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The following deaths have taken place:
- James Joseph Boyle, Bearsden and Glasgow
- Vic Whittington, Ardara
- Donald Devenney, Maghery
- Eileen McDevitt, Fintown
- John Conaghan, Ardara
- Adrian Harkin, Moville
- Raymond Page, Raphoe and Galway
- John Moody, Convoy
James Joseph Boyle, Bearsden and Glasgow
The death has taken place at Balquidder House Nursing Home in Alexandria, Scotland of James Joseph Boyle of Bearsden, formerly from Toryglen, Glasgow.
Much loved son of the late Teddy Boyle and Maggie Cooper, dearly loved brother of Charlie, Sheila, Frank and Martin.
Beloved uncle of Chris, Lucy, Matthew, Helen, Susan, Andrew, Luke, Madeleine, Eve, Caitlin and Danny. Devoted husband to Lorraine.
Reposing at Sweeneys Funeral Home in Ballyboes, Falcarragh on Saturday,June 8 from 6pm. Rosary will be at 9pm.
Funeral leaving Sweeney’s Funeral home in Ballyboes, Falcarragh on Sunday 9th June at 10am for Requiem Mass in St Fionan’s Church, Falcarragh at 11am, followed by burial in St Fionan’s graveyard.
The funeral mass can be viewed live here and at Sweeney’s Funeral Services Facebook page.
Vic Whittington, Ardara
The peaceful death has taken place at home of Vic Whittington, Crannogboy, Loughros Point, Ardara .
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Nancy, daughters Sharon, Ann, Andrea, Nichola and Laura, his sons Shane and Victor.
Sadly missed by his daughters-in-law Kathy and Andrea, son in laws Joe, Adam and Martin, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and all his neighbours and friends.
His remains will repose at Shovlins Funeral Home Sandfield F94N923 on Saturday, June 8 from 5pm to 9pm and on Sunday at his son Shane’s Residence Loughros Point Road Ardara F94YR25 from 12noon until 10pm.
Funeral from there on Monday at 10.30a.m to The Church Of The Holy Family Ardara for 11am requiem Mass with cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium Co Cavan at 4pm.
Family flowers only please, donations to Irish Cancer Society if desired c/o any family member.
Donald Devenney, Maghery
The death has occurred in Dungloe Community Hospital of Donald Devenney, Roisin South, Maghery, F94 A3X2.
Reposing at McGlynn’s Funeral Home on Friday June 7 from 3pm with Rosary at 8pm followed by removal to his daughter, Geraldine’s home in Roisin.
Reposing Saturday June 8 from 11am to 8pm with Rosary at 8pm. House private from after the Rosary and on the morning of the Funeral.
Funeral Mass on Sunday morning, June 9th at 11am in St Crone’s Church, Dungloe with interment afterwards in Maghery Cemetery.
Eileen McDevitt, Fintown
The death has taken place of Eileen McDevitt, Kingarrow, Fintown, Co. Donegal, F94X732.
Eileen is survived by her sons John and Brendan, daughters-in-law Maureen and Mary, sister Grace Mary nieces, nephews, relatives and friends and predeceased by her husband, Conal, brothers John, Michael, Francie and sisters Rita and Róise.
Reposing at her home. Funeral Mass at 1pm on Sunday, June 9 in St Colmcille’s Chapel, Fintown, with burial afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. Family time from after the Rosary until 11 a.m.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed on the St. Colmcille’s Chapel, Fintown Facebook page.
John Conaghan, Ardara
The death has taken place at Killybegs Community Hospital of John Conaghan, Cloughboy, Loughros Point, Ardara. Predeceased by his Mother Annie.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Veronica and son John Anthony. Sadly missed by his daughter-in-law Brid, granddaughter Katelyn and all his relatives, neighbours and friends.
His remains will repose at Shovlin's Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara F94N923 on Friday, June 7 from 4pm to 9pm. Funeral from there on Saturday at 10.00am travelling to John's native Loughros Point, before arriving at The Church Of The Holy Family, Ardara at 11am for Funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to The Patients Comfort fund at Killybegs Community Hospital and Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.
Adrian Harkin, Moville
The peaceful death has occurred of Adrian Harkin, Greencastle Road, Moville at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Beloved husband of Sharon and much-loved father of Kayleigh and Jessica. Dear stepfather of Ryan and Leanne. Deeply regretted by his son-in-law Joe, daughters, step-son, step-daughter, grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends.
His remains are reposing at his home where you are welcome to pay your respects.
Removal from there on Saturday at 10.30am to St. Pius X Church Moville for 11am Requiem Mass followed by cremation at 4pm at Lakelands Crematorium, Co. Cavan.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Summit 2 Sea For MND c/o any family member or Kelly's Funeral Directors. Family time please from 9pm to 11am.
Raymond Page, Raphoe and Galway
The death has occurred of Raymond Page, 5 St Eunan’s Terrace, Raphoe and formerly of Woodford, Co. Galway.
Lovingly missed by his children Christine (Paul Brolly), Raymond (Camilla McGranaghan), Edel, Donna (Mark Kee), Margaret (Enda Slevin) and Joe, his 18 beloved grandchildren, sisters Agnes and Margaret, brothers Dermot and Micheal.
Deeply regretted by his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews all his extended family and friends.
Raymond was predeceased by his wife Helen, and his brother Nelius may they all rest in peace.
Raymond will be reposing at his late residence today Friday, June 7, from 3pm to 10pm and Saturday, June 8, from 11am to 10pm with rosary at 8pm on both nights. Morning of the funeral private to family please.
Funeral cortege leaving his late residence on Sunday afternoon at 1.30pm going to St Eunan’s Church, Raphoe for 2pm Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed online via the parish webcam. https://www.parishofraphoe.com.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny c/o any family member or Kellys Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
John Moody, Convoy
The death has occurred of John Moody, Kiltoal, Convoy has taken place in Brindley Manor Nursing Home.
Predeceased by his late wife Maura.
His remains will repose at his late residence from 6pm today Thursday June 6. Funeral leaving from there on Saturday at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Convoy with burial afterwards in the family plot in the old graveyard.
House private to family & close friends only please. Family time on the morning of the funeral. Rosary each night at 9pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Brindley Manor Nursing Home care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director.
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