Death notices for Donegal - Friday evening, October 11

The following deaths have taken place:

- Thomas McCready, Dunkineely

- John Farren, Carndonagh

- Kyle Mc Dermott, Burt and Tyrone

- Maeve Lydon, St John's Point and Dublin

- Brian Diver, Gleneely

- Michael Doherty, Buncrana

- Derry Begley, Ballyshannon

- Briget McGinley, Burtonport

- Barry Breslin, Kilcar 

Thomas McCready, Dunkineely

The death has occurred of Thomas McCready, Ballymagowan, Dunkineely and formerly of Ballysaggart, St John's Point in the caring hands of the Harbour Lights Nursing Home.

Predeceased by father Willie and mother Mary Ann, his wife Margaret, partner Breda, his brothers Edward, Paddy, Seamus and John, sisters Mary Margaret, Bridget, Alice and Teresa. Sadly missed by his sister Lily (Seattle), his sister in law Mary (England) and his partner Ina, his nieces, nephews, extended family, kind neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Shovlin's Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara, on Friday from 4 pm to 6 pm followed by removal to the Church of Saint Joseph and Saint Conal, Bruckless, going via Ardaghey and Dunkineely, to repose overnight. Funeral mass on Saturday morning at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

John Farren, Carndonagh

The sudden death has taken place at his home of John Farren (Mickey Roe), 22 Pound Street, Carndonagh F93 XN9D and formerly of Aughaclay School House.

Beloved Husband of Mary and much loved Father of Martin (Ann), Geraldine (Seamus) and Helen (Tommy),

Devoted Granddad of Shane, Emer, Megan, Siobhan, Ciara and Jack.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his Sisters Annie and Mary Ellen, his Nieces and Nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

John's remains are now reposing at his home, where you are all welcome to pay your respects on Friday from 3pm to 10pm and Saturday from 11am to 10pm.

Funeral from there on Sunday, October 13 at 10.30am for 11am Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh followed by Interment in the adjoining graveyard.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live here.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to The Irish Heart Foundation C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Kyle Mc Dermott, Burt and Tyrone

The death has taken place on October 7 at Altnagelvin Hospital of Kyle Mc Dermott Castlecooley, Burt.

Cherished son of Stephen and Claire, beloved partner of Chloe, much loved brother of Stephanie, Arden and Sheehan, dearly loved grandson of Ellen and the late Packie Mallon and the late Phonsie and Annie Mc Dermott.

Deeply regretted by his heartbroken mum, dad, partner, brothers, sister, granny and family circle. 

Funeral leaving his home on Sunday, October 13 at 1.20pm for Mass in St. Aengus’ Church, Burt at 2pm.

Interment afterwards in Burt Cemetery.

The House is strictly private to family only please. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam. 

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.

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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