Death notices for Donegal - Wednesday morning, April 2

The following deaths have taken place:

- John Griffin, Castlefinn

- Hugh McFadden, Gaoth Dobhair and Galway

- Ann McGrory (née Herron), Fintown

- Charles David Moffitt, Dunfanaghy

- Margaret Crumlish, Moville

- Patrick McCabe, Glenties and Cavan

- Mary Ellen Caughlin, Ballyshannon

- Paul Duffy, Bunbeg

- Bríd Bean Uí Ghrianna, Ranafast 

- Danny Gallagher, Downings

- Patrick McCabe, Glenties, Cavan and Meath

John Griffin, Castlefinn

The death has taken place peacefully at home of John Griffin, Demesne, Ringsend, Castlefin, F93 E9C7.

Beloved husband of the late Barbara, much loved father of Meraid, Marcus, Andrea, Tori and the late Dallas.

Reposing at his late home on Wednesday, April 2 from 2pm.

Private removal to Lynch’s Funeral Home, 50 Castlefinn Road, Castlederg, BT81 7 EE on Thursday, April 3.

Service in the Funeral Home on Saturday, April 5 at a time to be confirmed.

Private cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Co. Cavan.

Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his entire family circle.

Hugh McFadden, Gaoth Dobhair and Galway

The death has occurred of Hugh McFadden Blackgarden, Craughwell, Galway and  formerly of Cnoc Fola, Gaoth Dobhair.

He passed away very peacefully in The Galway Hospice. Pre-deceased by his parents, Paddy and Máire McFadden and father in-law Michael Irwin.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Edel, his precious daughters; Aileen, Maya and Anna, sisters; Anne, Kathleen, Maureen and Noreen, brothers; Pádraig and Raymond, mother in-law Eileen, brothers in-law Pat, Kieran, John Paul and Joseph, sisters in-law Jacinta and Gemma, extended family neighbours and his many friends.

Reposing at Irwin’s Funeral Home, Bóthar Irwin, Galway City (H91 CK854), on Thursday, April 3 from 4pm. Removal at 7pm to his home in Blackgarden, Craughwell. Hugh's Requiem Mass will take place on Friday, April 4 at 1pm, in St Colman's Church, Craughwell (H91 F5X2). Hugh will then be laid to rest in Killogilleen Cemetery, Craughwell, Co. Galway.

Mass can be livestreamed via https://churchmedia.tv/st-colman-craughwell.

House strictly private please, to family and close friends only. Family flowers only, donations if desired to The Galway Hospice at https://galwayhospice.ie/donate/.

Motorists attending the reposing on Thursday evening, are advised to park in the car park in the Corrib Shopping Centre, which is located directly opposite Irwin's Funeral Home. Please note that the car park remains open until 9pm (H91 DP6R).

Ann McGrory (née Herron), Fintown

The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Ann McGrory, Fintown.

Ann is predeceased by her husband Seamus and sister Kathleen. Sadly missed and deeply regretted by her loving family, daughter Emma (John), sons Shane and Aaron (Tara), six grandchildren, brother Michael and sisters Marie and Sadie. May She Rest in Peace.

The wake will commence in her home at 12 noon on Thursday, April 3 until Rosary at 9 pm. Requiem Mass on Friday, April 4 at 11am in St Colmcille's Chapel, Fintown, with burial afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.

Family time from after the Rosary and on the morning of the funeral.

Charles David Moffitt, Dunfanaghy

The death has taken place of Charles David Moffitt of 32 Oak Grove, Dunfanaghy, much loved brother of Marlene Irwin (nee Moffitt). David will be deeply missed by his extended family and friends.

House private, no wake. Funeral Service in St John's Church, Ballymore (F92AE10) on Friday, April 4 at 12.00 noon. Followed by private cremation.

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

Margaret Crumlish, Moville

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Margaret Crumlish, Upper Ballybrack, Moville.

Predeceased by her loving husband Sean. Much loved mother of John (Jenny), Bridin, Sarah (John), Harry (Tina), Mairead (John), Adrian, Catherine, Charlene (Paul) and Melissa and a cherished granny to all her grandchildren.

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

Margaret’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh, F93 E4FN, this evening (Tuesday) at 6pm going to her home.

Funeral from there on Thursday, April 3) at 10.30am for 11am funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Ballybrack followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.

Family time from 10pm to 11am. Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to The Patients Comfort Fund, Letterkenny University Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Patrick McCabe, Glenties and Cavan

The death has occurred of Patrick McCabe, Cornagrillagh, Glenties,  and Carnalynch, Bailieborough, Co Cavan.

He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Former Principal of St Anne’s NS Maio, Tierworker, Co Meath.

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 (née Mimnagh), 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.

Reposing at his residence (Eircode F94 CF86), from 10:30am to 3.00pm on Tuesday, April 1 where everyone is welcome to pay your respects.

Family time please before this and on the morning of funeral. Removal from his home on Tuesday, April 1 to Holy Family Church Edeninfagh, F94YA62 arriving at 4pm.

Requiem Mass on Wednesday, April 2 at 12 noon which can be viewed on www.memoriallane.ie/livestream followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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

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.

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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