Death notices for Donegal - Friday morning, March 21

The following deaths have taken place:

- Foncie Ward, Derby and Creeslough

- Leslie McGowan, Burnfoot

- Mary Leahy Bundoran and Glenties

- Noel Smith, Rathmullan

- Thomas Gallagher, Manorcunningham

- Donal Feely, Donegal Town

- Frank Mongan, Barnesmore

- Anna Macauley, Lettermacaward

- Jean Kelly, Hillhead, Castlefinn

- Jacqueline Witherow, Convoy

- Kathleen Sweeney, Castlefinn

- Charlie McLaughlin, Burnfoot

- Pearse Mc Garrigle, Donegal Town and USA

Foncie Ward, Derby and Creeslough

The death has taken place in Derby, England of Foncie Ward formerly of Knocknafaugher and Ards, Creeslough, Co. Donegal. Aged 96.

Predeceased by his parents Charlie and Margaret, brothers Charlie, Paddy and Con, sisters Mary Ann, Susan, Rose Margaret and Veronica.

Beloved husband of Margaret, much loved father of Charlie, John, Michael, Brendan and Ann, father in law of Mary, Sally and Carol and dearly loved Grandad of Máiread, Fionnuala, Aisling, Jordan, Cavan, Caomhán and Ella.

The Vigil Mass will take place at English Martyrs Church, Derby, on Friday, March 21.

Foncie’s remains will then be taken to St Michael’s Church, Creeslough, arriving on Saturday,  March 22 at 6:30 pm, where he will repose overnight.

The Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am on Sunday, March 23 followed by burial in Doe Cemetery.

Funeral can be viewed online at https://mcn.live/Camera/st-michaels-church.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Irishheart.ie c/o any family member or James Harkin Funeral Director, Creeslough.

Leslie McGowan, Burnfoot

The sudden death has occurred at University Hospital Galway of Leslie McGowan, Ballyderowen, Burnfoot, F93 VF22.

Predeceased by his wife Margaret. Much loved father of William, Margaret, Jacqueline, Thomas, Helen, Elizabeth, Lexie, Catherine, Mervin and John. Dear brother of Mary Milligan and brother-in-law of Willie McLaughlin.

Deeply mourned and will be forever missed by his loving sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister, brother-in-law, extended family and friends.

Leslie’s remains will be reposing at his daughter Jacqueline’s home, Ballyderowen, Burnfoot, F93 VF22 from 11am on Saturday, March 22 where everyone is welcome to pay their respects.

Removal from there on Monday, March 24 at 10.15am to St Mura’s Church, Fahan for funeral Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only donations in lieu to ICU University Hospital Galway c/o any family member. Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/fahan.

House is private to family on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only please.

Mary Leahy Bundoran and Glenties

The death has occurred of Mary Leahy, (nee Doogan), 1 Church Rd, Bundoran and formerly of Glenties.

She passed away peacefully in the exceptional care of all at Sligo University Hospital. Predeceased by her beloved daughter Elizabeth.

Mary will be forever loved and sadly missed by her loving family, her sons Pat, Daniel and Tommy, daughters Sheila, Angela and Bernadette, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, her beloved 19 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, close family friend Bernie Coffey and all her relatives, neighbours and great friends, especially all the Doogan and Ward Families.

Mary will repose at Breslin’s Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran F94E92F this Sunday 23rd March from 2pm to 7pm where all are most welcome. Removal from Breslin’s on Monday morning 24th March at 10.30am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Removal afterwards to St. Ninnidh’s Cemetery for burial service.

Mary’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie.

Noel Smith, Rathmullan

The peaceful death has taken place at his home, surrounded by his loving family, of Noel Smith, Glebe, Killygarvan, Rathmullan.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Theresa, son Mark, daughter Sandra, daughter-in-law Andrea, grandchildren Amelia and Joshua, extended family and friends. Reposing at his home.

House private please at the request of the deceased.

Funeral service on Saturday, March 22 at 2pm in St Columba’s Church of Ireland, Rathmullan. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Oncology Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o any family member or Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.

Thomas Gallagher, Manorcunningham

The death has taken place of Thomas Gallagher, Upper Corkey, Manorcunningham F92 X252.

Deeply missed by his loving wife Ann-Marie, sons Charlie (Claire) and Stephen (Yvonne) and grandson Aron, sisters Annie May Roddy (Derry), Margaret Wadhwa (Canada) and Virginia Lynch (Pluck, Manorcunningham), brother Johnny (Canada), nieces Karen, Fiona, Dearbhla, Róisín and Sarah, grand-nieces and nephews Eimear, Ethan, Conor, Penny-Rose, Beau and great-grand niece Ada, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours. Thomas is predeceased by his brother Cathal.

Thomas’ remains are reposing at his late residence on Thursday, March 20 from 3pm and on Friday, March 21 from 12 noon, with Rosary both nights at 9pm.

Funeral from there on Saturday, March 22 at 10.15am going to All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/newtowncunningham. 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 Respiratory Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.

Donal Feely, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Donal Feely, Glebe Court, Donegal Town and formerly of The Station House, Donegal Town.

He passed away peacefully in Sligo University Hospital. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Betty, son Donal Óg,daughter in law Bernie, grand daughters Tara, Niamh, Aíne. Survived by his sisters Rita, Renee, Isobel, sister in law Gaye (Hughes) nieces and nephews.

Reposing in Tir Conaill Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal Town, F94 FX3A Friday 21st March from 5pm to 8pm. Funeral Mass in St Agatha's Church Clar at 11am Saturday, March 22, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard. Donal’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live here. House private please.

Frank Mongan, Barnesmore

The sudden death has taken place in London of Frank “Frankie” Mongan, formerly of Cullionboy Barnesmore, F94EY76.

Predeceased by his parents Frank and Rita Deeply loved and Sadly missed by his son Ciaran(Rebecca), grandchildren, Eoghan & Ava, brothers Seamus(Eileen), Liam(Mary), Sean(Kay), Joe, Noel(Veronica), Pat, Eunan(Marie) sisters Mary, Breid(Denis), Rita(David), nephews, nieces, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family and many friends.

Frank’s remains will repose in the Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Donegal Town, F94FX3A from 2pm on Friday, March 21 until 9pm and from 2pm until 7pm on Saturday, March 22.

Funeral Mass on Sunday, March 23 at 10am in St Agatha’s Church, Clar with burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to Kevin Bell Trust, care of any family member or Faulkner Funeral Undertakers. House private at all other times please.

Anna Macauley, Lettermacaward

The death has occurred of Anna Macauley, Dublin and formerly of Lettermacaward.

She passed away suddenly, but peacefully in the tender care of the staff at Peamount Healthcare.

Predeceased by her parents Joe and Margaret and her siblings Sadie, Mary, Jim, Leo, Tony, and Michael.

Anna will be very sadly missed by her sister Nora, brothers Joe and Pat, nieces, nephews, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, and friends.

Reposing at Fanagan's Funeral Home, Willbrook, Rathfarnham on Friday, March 21 from 4:30pm to 6pm.

Removal on Saturday morning to the Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium.

Jean Kelly, Hillhead, Castlefinn

The death has taken place on March 18 at Letterkenny University Hospital of Jean Kelly, Hillhead, Castlefinn, F93 H275.

Much-loved wife of James, dearly loved mother of Francie, beloved daughter of Teresa and the late Francie and sister of Grace, Jacqueline, Frances and Martin.

Reposing at her home on Wednesday, March 19 from 7pm. Funeral leaving her home on Saturday, March 22 at 11.30a.m. for Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Castlefin at 12 noon.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, son, brother, sisters and family circle.

Family time please from 10pm to 11am. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam.

Jacqueline Witherow, Convoy

The peaceful death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Jacqueline Witherow née Cromie, Ardvarnock, Convoy, F93E5C0.

Jacqueline will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her husband Norman, and daughters Lisa (William), Paula (Johnny), Emma (Rodney) and son Ian (Emma). Devoted granny of Curtis, Beth, Hanna, Vicky, Alisha, Sam, Molly, Harry and Ruby. She will be sadly missed by her brother, sisters and wider family circle.

Her remains will repose at her home from 6pm on Wednesday, March 19. Funeral leaving from there on Friday  at 1.30pm going to Raphoe Presbyterian Church for 2pm Service of Thanksgiving, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Family time please from 10pm to 12 noon and on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice and Raphoe Presbyterian Church care of any family member or Terence McClintock funeral director.

Kathleen Sweeney, Castlefinn

The sudden death has occurred at her late residence of Kathleen Sweeney (née McBrearty), 609 Liscooley Villas, Castlefinn.

Much-loved mother of Michael (Breda), Teresa Rush (Alo), devoted sister of Nita also the late Annie, Eileen, Mary, John, Margo, Bernie.

Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her son, daughter, sister, grandchildren Kevin (Lucinda), Damien (Kerry Ann) great-grandchildren Ashyln, and Hailey, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

Reposing at Mc Cool’s Chapel of Rest Ballybofey on Wednesday, March 19 and Thursday, March 20 from 6pm until 9pm.

Funeral leaving from there on Friday, March 21 at 10.20am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon. Interment in the adjoining churchyard.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live here.

Charlie McLaughlin, Burnfoot

The death has occurred at his home of Charlie McLaughlin (Mick), Rockstown, Tooban, Burnfoot.

Beloved husband of Kathleen, much loved father of Charles, Aoife, Debra, Odhran and the late PJ. Dear son of Vera and the late Jimmy.

Deeply mourned and will be forever missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, mother, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Charlie’s remains will be reposing at his home on Wednesday, March 19 from 12 noon where all are welcome to pay respects.

Removal from there on Friday morning, March 21 at 10.15am to St Mura’s Church, Fahan for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/Fahan.

Pearse Mc Garrigle, Donegal Town and USA

The death has occurred of Pearse Mc Garrigle, Nevada, USA and formerly Castle Street and Drumcliffe, Donegal Town.

Predeceased by his parents Joe and Anna and his brother Ciaran, he is sadly missed by his loving family, sister Geraldine, brother-in-law Dan, brother James and sister-in-law Marie and dear nephew Jamie, relatives and friends.

Further arrangements later.

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