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Death notices for Donegal on Sunday evening, April 27

Death notices for Donegal on Saturday morning, April 26

Death notices for Donegal on Sunday morning

The following deaths have taken place:

- Betty Stewart, Falcarragh

- Rebecca (Ruby) Moore, Carrigans

- Joe Lynch, Killderry, Muff

- Kalize McGuigan, Letterkenny

- Manus Elliott, Doochary

- Kitty Sweeney, Donegal Town and Scotland

- Rosaleen Mogan, Mountcharles

- Patricia McKeegan, Antrim and Castlefin

- Seamus McBride, Milford

Betty Stewart, Falcarragh

The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Betty Stewart, Moyra, Falcarragh, Co. Donegal.

Sadly missed by her son Leslie, daughter Jacqueline, grandchildren Stewart, Philippa and Jennifer, extended family and friends.

Predeceased by her husband Bobby. No wake.

Viewing will take place at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal on Monday, April 28 from 5pm until 7pm, followed by removal to Holy Trinity Church, Hornhead Road, Dunfangahy for 8pm to repose overnight.

Funeral Service in Holy Trinity Church, Hornhead Road, Dunfanaghy, on Tuesday, April 29 at 2pm. Burial afterwards in Ballymore Graveyard.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Áras Uí Dhomhnaill Nursing Home, Patient Comfort Fund, c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director.

Rebecca (Ruby) Moore, Carrigans

The peaceful death has taken place at Altnagelvin Hospital of Rebecca (Ruby) Moore, in her 92nd year, formerly nee Hastings, Legnathraw, Monreagh Carrigans, Co. Donegal, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her late husband Noel, her siblings Roy, Norman, Kathleen and Willie. Cherished mother of Harold and wife Karen, Derek and partner Deirdre.

Treasured Granny of Hayley (James), Lindsey (John), Kyle (Lou, Brazil) and Matthew (Brooke) and a proud Great-Granny of Miguel, Zac, Mollie, Phoebe, Ozzie, Heidi and Koby.

Ruby will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her sisters Margaret and Eileen and brother David, fondly remembered by the Moore-Hastings family circle, neighbours and friends.
Remains reposing at her late residence Monreagh, Carrigans, with house strictly private to family only, all welcome to attend Ruby’s Service of Thanksgiving.

Service of Thanksgiving on Monday, April 28 for the life of Ruby at 2pm in Monreagh Presbyterian Church, with burial afterwards in the family plot in the adjoining graveyard. Family flowers only.

Joe Lynch, Killderry, Muff

The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Joe Lynch, Killderry, Muff.

Beloved Husband of Carol and dear father of Elaine (Greg), Christine, David (Anna), Stephan and Paul (Kyla).

Sadly missed by his wife, children, grandchildren, family circle and friends.

Removal from his residence on Monday, April 28 at 12 noon going to St Patrick’s Church Ishkaheen, Muff for requiem mass at 12.30pm. with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

House private to family and friends only at the request of deceased.

Kalize McGuigan, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Kalize McGuigan, aged 13, of 45 Windmill View, Letterkenny, loving daughter of Sarah Louise McGuigan.

Sadly missed by her sisters Sophie and Ruby, aunt Ciana (AKA Putsy), uncles Martin and Damien (AKA Uncle’s Day), Granny Bridie, Granda John, cousins and extended family.

Reposing at her late residence. Rosary at 9pm.

The Mass of the Angels will take place in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny at 11am on Monday with burial afterwards in Conwal Cemetery.

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

Family flowers only with donations in lieu if desired to the Laura Lynn Hospice c/o any family member or Con McDaid Funeral Directors.

Any enquiries to Con McDaid Funeral directors.

Manus Elliott, Doochary

The death has occurred of Manus Elliott, Doochary. He passed away peacefully, following a long illness borne with great strength and dignity, surrounded by his loving family and in the wonderful tender care of the staff of Áras Mhic Shuibhne.

Predeceased by his beloved wife, Mary, his parents, Simon and Rosie and his brother, Paddy, Manus will be forever loved and greatly missed by his children Rosemarie, Annette and Simon, his grandchildren Enda, Paul, Maria, Cian, Eoin, Katie and Luke, his sons-in-law Oliver and Liam, daughter-in-law Mary, his brothers, Dinny, Connell, Huddie (Hughie) and Columba, his sisters, Mary, Sarah-Anne, Gracie and Teresa, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and friends.

His remains are reposing at Mc Glynn's Funeral Home Dungloe on Sunday from 5pm until Rosary at 7 pm with removal afterwards to his home in Doochary to repose on Monday, from 1pm with Rosary at 8 pm. House strictly private until 1 pm.

Requiem Mass will take place on Tuesday at 1 pm in St Conal's Church, Doochary followed by burial in the new cemetery.

Kitty Sweeney, Donegal Town and Scotland

The death has occurred of Catherine (Kitty) Sweeney, née Hone, Clydebank, Scotland, and formerly of Finadose, Donegal Town. She passed away on April 15, aged 92, at her home surrounded by all her loving family.

Beloved wife of the late Peter, mother to Annemarie, John, Patricia, Kathleen, Brenda, Denise, Peter, and the late Andrew; sister to Eamon Hone. Much loved by everyone including her sons- and daughters-in law, grandchildren great-grandchildren friends and wider family.

The Rosary will be held in McColgan’s Funeral Directors Kilbowie Road Clydebank at 4.30pm on Monday. House private from Monday evening.

Funeral Mass will take place in St Eunan’s Chapel Clydebank on Tuesday at 9.30am, followed by burial after in Dalnotter Cemetery.

Rosaleen Mogan, Mountcharles

The death has taken place peacefully following a short illness at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Rosaleen Mogan, Lower Glencoagh, Mountcharles, Donegal, F94F62V.

Predeceased by her daughter Ann, husband Cyril, granddaughter Nicola, parents Mickey and Annie Keeney and her brother Joe (USA), Rosaleen is deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving sister Margaret Bonner and family (USA), her sons and daughters, 24 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren Cindy and Pat Gallagher, Patrick and Nicola, Jack Holly, Aoife, Grace and Saoirse, Kevin and Chantelle, Sean and Daniel; Cecil and Teresa, Austin, Amy and Bronagh, Aisling, Damien Conor and Killian, Stephen and Aliah, Siobhan and Gerard, Caoimhe, Peter and Archie, Ciara an Josh; Noelle and Patrick Mulhern, Bryan and Grace, Erin, Aidan and Ronan, Bridgeen, Ritchie, Alanna and Paddy; Mick and Geraldine, Natasha and Raymond, Ann Marie Ronan and Jayden, David; Peter and Siobhan, Peadar and Shauna, Oisin and Holly, Cian, James and Claire, Caitlin, Aoife an d Tara; nieces, nephews, cousins and extended Keeney, McLaughlin and Mogan families.

Reposal of her remains continues at her late residence (F94F62V) on Sunday from 2pm until 10pm. There will be a one-way system in operation at the wake - enter via Mountcharles Village (opposite the green pump) and exit at the Glen (Mountcharles/Donegal Road)

Removal from there on Monday for 11am funeral Mass in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mountcharles, followed by removal to Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 3pm.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu if desired to the Stroke Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital, C/O Gallagher Funeral Directors, Mountcharles.

Patricia McKeegan, Antrim and Castlefin

The death has taken place of Patricia McKeegan, née Grieve, Tully Crescent, Cushendall, County Antrim and late of Laught, Castlefin, County Donegal. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the exceptional care of the medical staff of Causeway Hospital, Coleraine.

Predeceased by her beloved husband and best friend Frankie (January 2025), Patricia is deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving siblings, Teresa O’Reilly (Mullagh, Cavan), Ann Gorman (Kilmacrenan, Donegal), Genevieve McElwee (Kilmacrenan, Donegal), Martina Hamilton (Ballintogher, Sligo), Carmel Feeney (Kilargue, Leitrim), Marion Rogers (Carrigart, Donegal), Gerard (Tievebrack, Castlefin, Donegal), Deirdre McGinley (Carrigart, Donegal), and Jacqueline Ryan (Ballyclough, Limerick), her beloved nieces and nephews, brothers in law, sister in law, relatives, the McKeegan family, neighbours and many friends.

Her remains are reposing at her home 12 Tully Crescent, Cushendall BT 44 OSW on Sunday from 12 noon to 8pm. House private to family on Monday morning please.

Requiem Mass on Monday morning at 10am in St Mary's Church Cushendall, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Seamus McBride, Milford

The death has taken place suddenly in Glasgow of Seamus McBride, Moyle View, Milford.

Much loved son of Mary (Milford) and Eddie (Creeslough); loving father of David, Hannah and Rebecca and regretted by their mother Lucy. Sadly missed by his sister Kim and her husband Dermot, his niece Tamara and his nephew Eoghán. Forever in the thoughts of his partner Shannan and her daughter Kaylagh. Always loved by his aunts, cousins and wide circle of friends. Predeceased by his grandmother Peggy Rodgers (Milford), his grandparents James and Rosie Mc Bride (Creeslough) and his cousin Chris Toye (Milford).

His remains are reposing at the residence of his sister Kim and Dermot Ward, 21 Lough Fern Heights, Milford, F92 VOY5. Family time from 10pm until 10am and on the morning of the funeral.

Requiem Mass on Monday at 11am in St Peter’s Church, Milford. Burial will take place afterwards in Milford Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Peter’s Church Milford on https://www.churchservices.tv/milford

If you have a death or an obituary you wish to have included on Donegal Live, Letterkenny Live or Inish Live, e-mail news@donegallive.ie.

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