Death notices for Donegal - Monday evening, March 31

The following deaths have taken place:

- Mary Ellen Caughlin, Ballyshannon

- Paul Duffy, Bunbeg

- Bríd Bean Uí Ghrianna, Ranafast 

- Danny Gallagher, Downings

- William Morrison, Carndonagh

- Cecilia McGonagle, Moville

- Eunice Toland, Clonmany

- Seamus Gillespie, Bruckless

- Patrick McCabe, Glenties, Cavan and Meath

Mary Ellen Caughlin, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Mary Ellen Caughlin (née McConville), Ballyshannon, Donegal.

She passed away peacefully in loving care of doctors and nurses of Our Lady's hospital, Manorhamilton surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents Mary and Robert McConville and sister Antoinette McConville. Dearly loved by her loving husband Sean and her three children.

Forever missed by her siblings, cherished grandchildren Aaron, Amelie, Blake, Cora, Eoin and Killian, great grand daughter Sofia, sister in law Bridie, sons in law Martin and Eric, daughter in law Anne, nieces, nephews, extended family, thoughtful neighbours and friends.

Reposing at McGee's Funeral Home, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon on Tuesday, April 1 from 5pm to 7pm. Funeral to arrive at St. Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon on Wednesday for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am with service of Interment in Abbey Assaroe Cemetery. House strictly private.

Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to Our Lady’s Hospital Comfort Fund, Manorhamilton c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon or any family member.

The funeral Mass shall be streamed live here.

Paul Duffy, Bunbeg

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Paul Duffy, Lower Knockastolar, Bunbeg.

Predeceased by his mother Nellie, father Dominic and brothers William and Francie.

Sadly missed by his wife Ann, daughter Elaine, sons; Colin & Paul, sister Shelagh, son-in-law Martin, daughter-in-law Angelique, grandchildren; Caoimhe, Conor, Dominic, Cliodhna, Joseph, Grace, Olivia, Niamh, Luke, Charlie & Oliver and extended family and friends.

His remains will repose at Roarty’s Funeral Home, Derrybeg, F92 DN4X on Monday, March 31 from 6pm to 8pm and on Tuesday from 3pm to 8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm.

Funeral Mass will take place in St Mary’s Church, Derrybeg on Wednesday afternoon (April 2nd) at 1pm, interment afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery.

The Funeral mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Directors Facebook page.

Bríd Bean Uí Ghrianna, Ranafast 

The death has taken place at Cornfield Care Home, Limavady of Bríd Bean Uí Ghrianna of Ranafast, Annagry.

Predeceased by her husband John and daughter Margaret.

Sadly missed by her daughters; Bridie, Roseanne and Mary, sons; James, John, Kevin & Frankie, sister-in-law Mary Connor-Smythe, grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family and friends.

Her remains will repose at the family home in Ranafast, F94 VP38 Monday. March 31 from 4pm to 8pm and on Tuesday from 11am to 8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm.

House private after rosary and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, April 2 at 11am in St Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Annagry, interment afterwards in the new graveyard.

The Funeral mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Directors Facebook page  and on the parish webcam.

Danny Gallagher, Downings

The sudden death has taken place of Danny Gallagher, the Glebe, Downings.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his wife Marian, his daughters Roisin and Sharon, his sons Seamus, Martin, Paul and Danny, brothers Ned and Micheal, sisters AnneMarie and Cait, grandchildren, nephews, nieces and a wide circle of relatives and friends.

Removal from the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest on Monday, March 31 at 4.00pm going to his late residence.

Funeral from there on Wednesday going to the Church of St John the Baptist for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Family time please from 11.00pm until 10.00am and on the morning of the funeral.

The Mass can be viewed live on Mevagh Parish Facebook page.

William Morrison, Carndonagh

The death has taken place at Good Hope Hospital Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham of William Morrison, formerly Ballyloskey, Carndonagh

Dear brother of Mary and deeply regretted by his nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Williams remains will repose at Kelly’s Funeral home, Station Road, Carndonagh from 7pm to 9pm on Monday, March 31 where all are welcome to pay their respects.

Removal from there tomorrow morning, Tuesday, April 1 at 10:40am going to Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh for 11am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam.

Cecilia McGonagle, Moville

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Cecilia McGonagle (née Craig), formerly of Ballynally, Moville.

Much Loved Mother of Louise, Marie and Paul (Patricia) and a cherished Granny of Seán, Matthew, Aimee, Jaydin, Rylan, Pierce, Jake Paul and Ella.

Predeceased by sister Mary and brother Patrick, deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sister Christina and her brothers Hughie and John.

Cecilia’s remains are now reposing at the home of her sister, Christina, 120 St Finian’s Park, Moville (F93 E8HP) where everyone is welcome to pay their respects.

Removal from there on Tuesday, April 1 at 11.30am for 12pm private burial in Ballybrack Cemetery.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to Letterkenny University Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Eunice Toland, Clonmany

The peaceful death has occurred at Carndonagh Community Hospital of Eunice Toland, Tornabratley, Clonmany, F93P11F.

Predeceased by her parents Philip, Bridget, brother and twin sisters.

Much loved sister of Bernard (Bridie), Marion, Ellen Anne (Danny), Michael (Rose), Philip (Susie), Patrick (Margaret), sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, cousins and the wider family circle.

Her remains will be reposing at her home on Sunday, March 30 at 11am where all are welcome to pay respects.

Funeral from there on Tuesday, April 1 at 10:30am, going to St Mary’s Church Clonmany for requiem Mass at 11am with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family time please from 10pm till 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to the Irish Wheelchair Association or St. Columbcille Village, Cleagh, Clonmany ,C/O any family member or McFeeley Funeral Directors.

Eunice’s funeral mass can be viewed live here.

There will be a shuttle bus service in operation on Sunday from 3pm till 10pm and Monday from 5pm till 10pm from the car park at Rashenny National School.

Seamus Gillespie, Bruckless

The peaceful death has occurred at Letterkenny Hospice of Seamus Gillespie, Drumaghy, Bruckless, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his loving wife Mary, infant son Brian, sisters Rita, Josephine, and Kathleen and brother-in-law Patrick.

Dearly loved and sadly missed by his sons Jimmy (Fidelma), Michael (Louise), Jason (Laura), his adored grandchildren Daniel, Darragh, Chloe and Andrea and his extended family, friends and neighbours.

Private removal for family and neighbours to his home on Sunday, March 30.

Remains reposing on Monday, March 31 from 11am to 9pm.

Funeral mass on Tuesday, April 1 at 11am in St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs with burial afterwards in local cemetery.

Mass can be viewed live here. House private on the morning of the funeral please.

Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to Letterkenny Hospice.

Patrick McCabe, Glenties, Cavan and Meath

The death has taken place of Patrick McCabe, Cornagrillagh, Glenties, formerly of Carnalynch, Bailieborough County Cavan, and former Principal of St Anne’s NS Maio, Tierworker County Meath. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents John and Nan, his infant brother Anthony and his infant sister Brigid. He will be forever loved and sadly missed by his devoted wife Winnie, his children Deirdre, Grace, John, Mairéad and Úna, son-in-law Martin, daughter-in-law Regan and grandson Páidí, his sisters Rita and Winnie, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and friends.

His remains are reposing at his late residence, F94 CF86), from 10.30am to 3pm on Tuesday, where you are welcome to pay your respects. Family time please before this, and on the morning of funeral. Removal from his home on Tuesday evening to Holy Family Church Edeninfagh, arriving at 4pm to repose overnight. 

Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 12 noon, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed here

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Irish Cancer Society c/o McGuinness Funeral Directors, or any family member.

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