Death notices for Donegal - Thursday evening, October 10

The following deaths have taken place:

- Maeve Lydon, St John's Point and Dublin

- Brian Diver, Gleneely

- Michael Doherty, Buncrana

- Derry Begley, Ballyshannon

- Briget McGinley, Burtonport

- Maria Gallagher, Burtonport, Donegal

- Barry Breslin, Kilcar 

Maeve Lydon, St John's Point and Dublin

The death has occurred of Maeve Lydon (née Ryan) St John’s Point, Co Donegal and late of Mount Merrion.

She passed away peacefully in the tender care of the staff of St Vincent’s University Hospital with her loving husband Donal by her side. She will be very sadly missed by Donal who is inconsolable with grief and by her brother Padraig, her sisters Breeda and Caroline, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased by her brothers Seamus (Jim) and Edward, and her sisters Mairead and Antoinette.

Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum on Monday, October 14 from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Tuesday, October 15 to Church of St Thérèse, Mount Merrion, arriving for 10am funeral Mass. Prayers at Ballymacward Parish Church at 3pm followed by burial in Ballymacward Cemetery, Co Galway.

Brian Diver, Gleneely

The peaceful death has taken place at the Nazareth House, Fahan, of Brian Diver, Carrowmore, Gleneely.

Much-loved father of Bernard (Brendan) and Andrew.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sister Anne, his nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Reposing at the home of his nephew, Barry Diver, Carrowmore, F93 Y3E8.

Funeral from there on Saturday morning, October 12 at 10.30am from 11am Funeral Mass in St Mary’s Church, Bocan followed by Interment in Bocan graveyard. Funeral Mass can be viewed live here.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to The Nazareth House, Fahan and to Buncrana Community Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Michael Doherty, Buncrana

The death has taken place at his residence of Michael Doherty (Hutton) St Mary’s Road, Buncrana.

Beloved husband of Mary and dear father of Seamus, Regina, Declan, Kieran, Connie and Tina.

Son of the late James and Mary RIP, sadly missed by his wife, sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, partners, grandchildren, family circle and friends.

Removal from McLaughlin’s funeral home at 6pm on Thursday, October 10. Reposing at his residence from 6:30pm.

Funeral from there on Sunday, October 13 at 12.10pm, going to St Mary’s Oratory for 12:30pm requiem Mass with burial afterwards in Cockhill cemetery.

Derry Begley, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Derry James Begley Bristol, England and Erne Street, Ballyshannon.

Pre-deceased by his father Peter and sadly missed by his mother April, sisters Liz and Claire, aunt Delia Pender (Ballyshannon), uncle Paddy Begley (Derry), uncle Anthony Begley (Ballyshannon), extended family and friends.

Cremation to take place in England, with final resting place in Kilbannon Cemetery, Tuam, Co. Galway.

Briget McGinley, Burtonport

The peaceful death has taken place in Aras Gweedore of Brigid McGinley, The Harbour, Burtonport. Sadly missed by her daughter Mary, granddaughter Tara, her beloved great-grandchildren Conor, Ciara and Aoife and her extended family. Predeceased by her husband Joe and grandson Charles McDevitt.

Her remains will repose at McGlynn’s Funeral Home from 1pm on Thursday, October 10, rosary at 6pm followed by removal to her home in Burtonport. Wake on Friday from 12pm, rosary at 8pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday, October 12, at 11am in St Columba’s Church, Acres with interment in Belcruit cemetery.

House private to family and close friends after rosary and morning of the funeral. Mass can be viewed live here.

Maria Gallagher, Burtonport, Donegal

The death has occurred of Maria Gallagher (née Mannion) Lower Keadue, Burtonport, Donegal, F94YT97 and formerly of Barrack Street, Dunmore, Co Galway.

Loving wife of Patrick Gallagher (Frank) and stepmother to Declan (Lisa), Noreen (Martin) and Angela (Patrick)

Sadly missed by her beloved grandchildren

Predeceased by parents Patrick and Bridie Mannion brothers Jim, Pat, Niall, Richard, Stephan and the late John Bosco

Lovingly remembered by her sisters-in-law, brothers-in-laws, nieces, nephews, grandnephews and grandnieces and a large circle of friends.

Wake will take place at McGlynn's funeral home, Dungloe on Tuesday October 9 from 3pm, with rosary at 8pm followed by removal to her home in Keadue. Wake on Thursday from 11am to 10pm. Funeral will take place on Friday 11am at St Mary's Chapel, Kincasslagh folllowed by interment at Belcruit cemetery.

Barry Breslin, Kilcar 

The tragic death has occurred of Barry Breslin following an accident in Perth, Australia.

Beloved father to his son Tommy. Sadly missed by his loving fiancée, Melissa, his parents Mary and Seamus, his brothers Owen (Beth and Hazel) and Shane (Gerard).

House private until further notice. Funeral arrangements later.

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