Death notices for Donegal - Thursday morning, September 19

The following deaths have taken place:

- Patrick (Pat) Walsh, Bundoran and Ballintra

- Rosemarie Burke, Manorcunningham

- Kathleen Higdon, Letterkenny

- Ann Boyle, Ardara

- Mary Sweeney, Fanad

- Bernard Dillon, Letterkenny

Patrick (Pat) Walsh, Bundoran and Ballintra

The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat) Walsh Finner Avenue, Bundoran and Ballintra.

Predeceased by his parents Paddy and Rose. Sadly missed by his siblings, Mick (Shell), Ann (Ralph RIP), Pauline and Sarah, his nieces and nephews, Darren, Siobhan, Aisling and Luke, extended family and friends.

Pat's remains will arrive at St Brigid's Church, Ballintra on Thursday, September 19 evening at 7.30pm to repose overnight. Funeral Mass Friday at 11am, followed by cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 2pm.  The funeral Mass can be viewed live here. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to GRASP Life Foundation, C/O Jackie Carron Funeral Directors or any family member. 

Rosemarie Burke, Manorcunningham

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Rosemarie Burke, 36 Abbey Park, Manorcunningham, F92 HY51.

Deeply missed by her loving partner Kevin, daughters Amylee and Rachel, her father Anthony, brothers David and Noel and sister Katie, Kathleen, D.J, Mark and Stephen, uncles, aunts, cousins and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Rosemarie is predeceased by her mother Bridget. Rosemarie’s remains are reposing at her late residence on Wednesday, September18 from 12 noon until 10pm

Funeral from there on Thursday, September 19 at 10.15am going to All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed live here.

Interment afterwards in St Columba’s Church Cemetery, Drumoghill. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Intensive Care Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.

Kathleen Higdon, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Kathleen Higdon née McDaid, 8 Binnion Avenue, Letterkenny F92 CPX3.

Deeply missed by her loving daughters Eileen McCormack (Paul) and Shirley Duddy (Mick), son Mark (Trish), grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sisters Margaret Matthewson, Annie O’Brien and Angela Dorrian, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Kathleen is predeceased by her husband Howard, parents Neil and Eileen McDaid, sister Bridie Gibson and brothers John and Neil.

Kathleen’s remains are reposing at her late residence on Tuesday, September 17 from 6pm until 10pm and on Wednesday, September 18 from 12 noon until 10pm with Rosary both nights at 9pm.

Funeral from there on Thursday, September 19 at 12.30pm going to St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for Requiem Mass at 1pm which can be viewed live here.

Interment afterwards in Conwal Cemetery. Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Letterkenny University Hospital Medical 6 Ward c/o any family member.

Ann Boyle, Ardara

The death has taken place at The Donegal Hospice of Ann Boyle, Tullycleave, Ardara.

Predeceased by her husband Peter. Deeply regretted by her loving family, sons Martin, John (Melissa) and Peter (Louise) and her daughter Caroline (Winston).

Sadly missed by her grandchildren Chloe, Ava and Garry, brothers John and Vinney (RIP), sisters Mary and Bernie and all her relatives, neighbours and friends

Her remains will be reposing at her residence on Tuesday, September 17 from 5pm.

Funeral from there on Thursday at 10.30am to The Church Of The Holy Family Ardara for 11am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.

Mary Sweeney, Fanad

The death has occurred of Mary Sweeney (née Mc Groarty), Cooladerry, Ballylar, Fanad, Donegal.

Peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents Johnny and Sally and by her brother Jim and sister Rose.

Deeply regretted by her husband Patrick, daughter Rose and son John.

Sadly missed by her sister Resa Sweeney, her nephews and nieces, extended family, neighbours and her many friends.

Mary’s remains will repose at her late residence from 10am on Wednesday, September 18. Rosary at 9pm.

Removal from there to St. Mary’s Church, Fanavolty, Fanad at 11.30 am on Thursday, September 19 for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

The Requiem Mass will be live-streamed on the McAteer Funeral Directors Facebook page.

Family Flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Fanad Day Care Center c/o any family member or Mc Ateer Funeral Directors.

Bernard Dillon, Letterkenny

The death has taken place of Bernard Dillon, Glenview, Ballyraine, Letterkenny, (F92 AP2H). He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his devoted family in the special care of the Donegal Hospice.

Deeply regretted and forever missed by his loving wife, Brid, son Ciarán (Jacqui), daughters, Bronagh and Sinead (Gráinne), granddaughter, Aoife (Graham), great-granddaughter, Fíadh, nieces, nephews and extended family, friends and neighbours.

Reposing at his late residence on Tuesday, September 17 and Wednesday, September 18 from 1pm to 9pm each day. Rosary on both nights at 9pm. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.

Removal from there on Thursday, September 19 to St Eunan’s Cathedral for 11 am Requiem Mass which can be viewed live here . Followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery. 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if wished to the Donegal Hospice c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

If you have a death or an obituary you wish to have included on Donegal Live, Letterkenny Live or Inish Live, e-mail news@donegallive.ie.