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Death notices for Donegal on Friday evening
The following deaths have taken place:
- Dinny O Donnell, Dungloe and Ranafast
- Mary Mc Bride, Mullaghduff
- Mary Rainey, Newtowncunningham
- Noel McAuley, Sligo and Lifford
- Dessie McInerin, Pettigo and Fermanagh
Dinny O Donnell, Dungloe and Ranafast
Tá Dinny Ó Dómhnaill are shiúil ar shlí na fírinne inniu. Fear as Rann na Feirsde a raibh cónaí air ar an Chlochán Liath le thar a leath chéad bliain.
The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Dinny O'Donnell (Dinny Domhnaill) Quay Road, Dungloe and formerly Ranafast.
Predeceased by his parents Donal and Neillie brothers Hughdie and Paddy and sisters Breid and Eileen, he is sadly missed by his broken hearted family, his wife Breid, son Donal (Dodie) daughters Maura and Helena, son-in-law Terence, his grandchildren Michael, Liam, Shane and Aisling and his great-grandchildren, his brother Gonna, sisters Maureen, Roisin and Frances.
His remains will repose in McGlynn's Funeral Home Dungloe on Saturday from 11am until 4pm followed by removal to his home in Quay Road, F94 Y6P7. Rosary will take place at 8pm. Wake on Sunday from 12 noon and Rosary at 8pm. House is private please from 10pm and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am in St Crona's Church, Dungloe with interment in Maghery Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/dungloe
Mary Mc Bride, Mullaghduff
The death has taken place peacefully at her home of Mary McBride, née Hanlon, Mullaghduff, Kincasslagh, and late of Calhame.
Predeceased by her loving husband Joe, sister Kathleen, brothers Murray and Hughie and parents; loving mother of Bridget (Patrick) John Joe (Sheila) Jim (Marianne) Joseph (Michelle) Ciarán (Karen), her brother Johnny, sister-in-law Margaret, brother-in-law Pat, her adored grandchildren, Maria, Aileen, Laura, Katie, Joseph, Charlie, Ella, Ruby, Conor & Mathew, her nieces, nephews and friends and neighbours.
Her remains are reposing at her family home Friday and Saturday from 10am to 9pm.
Funeral Mass on Sunday at 12 noon in St Mary's Star of the Sea Church, Annagry with burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery
Mary Rainey, Newtowncunningham
The death has occurred of Mary Rainey, née Callaghan, formerly of Colehill, Newtowncunningham. She died peacefully in hospital in England after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family.
She leaves behind four children, Joan, Karen, Sean and Stephanie, six grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
Requiem Mass for Mary will be held in All Saint’s Church, Newtowncunningham on Saturday at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Noel McAuley, Sligo and Lifford
The sudden death has taken place of Noel McAuley, 1 St Ann’s Terrace, Sligo and formerly of Glencush, Lifford.
He will be deeply regretted and sadly missed by his brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and wider family circle also by all his friends in Sligo and Enniskillen.
Removal from his former home at Glencrush, Lifford on Friday at 6pm going to Clonleigh Church of Ireland (St Lugadius) Lifford for reception prayers and to repose overnight. The house is strictly private please.
Funeral service there on Saturday at 2.30pm followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Clonnleigh Church care of Doris Crawford or Terence McClintock Funeral Director.
Dessie McInerin, Pettigo and Fermanagh
The death has occurred peacefully at Southwest Acute Hospital, Enniskillen of Desmond (Dessie) McInerin, Tullyhassen, Pettigo, and 6 Bircog Collages, Pettigo.
Dessie is predeceased by his wife Margaret, parents Charles and Agnes and by his sisters Violet, Catherine and Margaret. He will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his son Paul, daughter Tracey, daughter-in-law Serena, son-in-law Levinus and his much loved and adored grandchildren Callum, Kayden and Cara, his brothers Jim (Lany) and John, sister Gladys and all of his extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposal of Dessy's remains continues at 6 Bircog Cottages on Friday, from 12 noon to 9pm. House private to family and friends on morning of funeral please.
Removal of remains on Saturday at 10.30am to arrive at St Mary's Church, Pettigo for Requiem Mass at 11am with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery. The funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/pettigo
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