Death notices for Donegal on Wednesday morning, June 18

The following deaths have taken place:

- Dara McDermott, Letterkenny

- Maura Mc Fadden, Ramelton

- Mary Gallagher, Lifford

- Margaret Monagle, Malin

- Norita O'Boyle, Letterkenny

- Roseanna McAleer, Ballybofey

- Billy Mulhall, Donegal Town and Dublin

- Seán Grant, Newtowncunningham

- Kay Shovlin, Bruckless and Ardara

- Brigid Ferguson, Gweedore and Derry

- Billy Kilpatrick, Raphoe

- Terri Tully, Killybegs

- Johnny McCafferty, Termon

- Kathleen McClay, Bridgend

Dara McDermott, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Dara McDermott, Calhame, Letterkenny, Donegal, F92 REH0. She passed away peacefully after a short illness in Letterkenny University Hospital.

Deeply regretted by her adored daughter Eimear, loving parents Paddy and Gabrielle, sister Patricia, brothers James and Karl, brother-in-law Kilian, sisters-in-law Edelle and Janie, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Her remains are reposing at the residence of her parents Paddy and Gabrielle McDermott, Calhame, Letterkenny, F92 REH0, from 3pm on Wednesday. Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Requiem Mass on Friday at 11am in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny, with burial afterwards in New Leck Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Gynaecology Ward, Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o any family member.

Maura Mc Fadden, Ramelton

The death has taken place peacefully at her home, of Maura Mc Fadden, née Friel, Bridge End, Ramelton, Donegal, F92 V8D2.

Deeply regretted by her loving family, Margaret, John, Joseph and Jennifer, brother Joe, son-in-law Michael, daughter-in-law Noleen, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her husband William.

Her remains are reposing at her home from 5pm on Wednesday. Family time from 10pm until 10am and on the morning of the funeral.

Requiem Mass on Friday at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton. Burial will take place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/ramelton

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member.

Mary Gallagher, Lifford

The peaceful death has taken place of Mary Gallagher, née Hegarty, 292, Coolatee, Lifford.

Predeceased by her husband Charlie, she is missed by her family and brothers Thomas and John and sister-in-law Eileen.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence on Wednesday from 12 noon until 10pm. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral from there on Thursday at 1.20pm for Requiem Mass at 2pm in St Patrick’s Church, Murlog. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.

Margaret Monagle, Malin

The peaceful death has taken place at her home of former public health nurse Margaret Monagle, Letteror, Malin.

Predeceased by her loving husband Packie; much-loved mother of Bernie (Paddy), Anne (Mark) and Brendan (Anne); deeply regretted by her grandchildren Ciara, Aisling, Conor, Niamh, Sarah, Donal and Aine, her great-grandchildren Roán and Dáire, her nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Her remains are reposing at her home.

Removal from there on Thursday at 1.30pm to St. Mary’s Church, Lagg for 2pm Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please, family time please from 11pm to 11am.

Norita O'Boyle, Letterkenny

The death has occurred at LUH of retired national school teacher Norita O’Boyle, née Galvin, Ballyraine, Letterkenny, F92 TWT4, and formerly Dunkineely.

Norita is predeceased by her husband Brendan and infant child and sisters Mary and Cathleen. She is sadly missed by her children, Susan, Michael, Ann, Noreen, Maeve and Rory; sisters and brothers Michael, Joan, Ethna, Seamus and Sally, sister-in-law Marita, brother-in-law Eugene; grandchildren Michael and Kelly, James, Emer, Helen and Rory, James, Afraic, Hannah and Mary, Kate, Sean, Meabh and Tom, Tom, Matthew, Sarah, Peter and William; sons-in-law Connie, David, Tony and James, and partners Adem and Carmel; grandson-in-law Barry.

Reposal of her remains continues at her late residence on Wednesday from 12 noon to 9pm, concluding with Rosary at 9pm on both nights. Family time, please, on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral from there on Thursday going to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine, Letterkenny, F92 PN81, for 11am Requiem Mass, which can be viewed online at https://www.youtube.com/@churchoftheirishmartyrs4657 followed by burial in the family plot in Conwal Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if wished, to the Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

Roseanna McAleer, Ballybofey

The death has taken place of Roseanna McAleer, née Quinn, 271 Ard Mac Carron, Ballybofey, Donegal, F93 X6DH. She passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff in the Donegal Hospice,Letterkenny, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents Frank and Delia Quinn, brother Cathal, sister Martina (Peter) and her late husband Jim. Much loved and will be sadly missed by her daughter Cora Harvey, son-in-law Brian, grandchildren Dean (Aine) and Náomh. Roseanna will be forever remembered and loved by her brother Sean (Kathleen), Frankie (Margaret) Paul (Breda), Sisters Marie (Barney), Kathleen (Davog), Delia (Gerry) and Bridgeen, her dear friend John, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and friends. 

Reposal of her remains continues at her late residence on Wednesday from 10am to 10pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral leaving from there on Thursday at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate Stranorlar at 11am. Interment will take place afterwards in St.Mary’s Churchyard Sessiaghoneill. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live at www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar

Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired, directly to the Donegal Hospice at https://www.idonate.ie/2625_donegal-hospice.html or care of any family member.

Billy Mulhall, Donegal Town and Dublin

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Billy (Dublin Billy) Mulhall, 18 Mill Race Cresent, Drumrooske, Donegal Town, and formerly of Swords, Dublin.

Much loved father to Tony (Tricia), Shaun (Bridget), Kevin (Helen), Tina (Phil) and Rachel (Craig); forever remembered by his grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family and friends.

Billy's remains are reposing at Tir Connaill Funeral Home, Donegal Town F94 FX3A on Wednesday from 6pm until 9pm. All welcome.

There will be a Mass for Billy in St Patrick's Church, Donegal Town on Thursday at 10am with funeral proceeding to Rocks Funeral Home, North street, Swords, Co Dublin.

Funeral Mass on Friday at 10am in St Sylvester's Church, Malahide, followed by burial afterwards in Malahide Cemetery, Yellow Walls Road.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, Letterkenny University Hospital.

Seán Grant, Newtowncunningham

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Seán Grant, Moneymore, Newtowncunningham F93 H983.

He will be deeply missed by his loving wife Mary, sons Michael (Laura-Ann), John (Elaine), Kevin (Orla), Anthony (Melanie) and Liam (Éadáoin), daughters Kathleen and Rita, grandchildren, sisters Máighread McGonagle (Carndonagh) and Mary Grant-Folan (Galway), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours. Seán is predeceased by his parents Michael and Brigid, brother Liam, sister Maeve Doherty (Tipperary) and grandchildren Aaron and Amelia.

Seán’s remains will repose at his late residence on Wednesday from 10am to 10pm with Rosary at 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral Mass at 11am on Thursday in All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham. Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/newtowncunningham. Interment will take place afterwards in St. Columba’s Church Cemetery, Drumoghill.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.

Kay Shovlin, Bruckless and Ardara

The death has occurred of Kay Shovlin, née Maguire, of Bruckless, and formerly of Carrickacleave, Ardara. She died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her beloved daughter Yvonne and her siblings Packie, Mary, James and Conal. Sadly missed by her loving husband Pete, sons Emmet (Laura) and Mark (Grace), and her adored granddaughters Cassie and Maggie. Also missed by her sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.

House strictly private at all times please.

Removal from her late residence to the Church of St Conal and St Joseph, Bruckless on Thursday for funeral Mass at 11am. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. 

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to the Irish Cancer Society.

Brigid Ferguson, Gweedore and Derry

The death has occurred in Áras Ghaoth Dobhair of Brigid Ferguson (Biddy John Ruaidh) of Lower Glassagh, Gweedore, Donegal and formerly of Tamnaherin, County Derry.

Predeceased by her husband Andy, sisters Gráinne, Annie, Mary and Róise and brother Joe. Sadly missed by her daughters Mary, Brid, Kathleen, Patricia and Anne, son Andy, grandchildren Ray, Stephen, Jane, Sean, David, Peter, Mike, Eddie, Connor, Kathleen, Erinn and Róisín, sister-in-law Teresa Gallagher and extended family and friends.

Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday at 12pm in St Mary's RC Church, Tamnaherin, BT47 3AU, with interment afterwards in Star of the Sea Church graveyard (BT47 3EA), Derry.

Billy Kilpatrick, Raphoe

The peaceful death has taken place in the Donegal Hospice of William James Kilpatrick – known as Billy, Habistown, Raphoe.

Predeceased by his son Richard and sister Gretta, Billy will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Iris, son Ivor (Martie), daughters Janet, Linda, Jill (Ian), grandchildren Jacqui, Lisa, Laura, James, Gordon, Jack, Isla, Shane and Miranda and his great-grandchildren Odhrán, Oisín, Katelyn, Sophie, Adam, Kara, Hannah, Ellie, Mia and Frankie. Deeply regretted by his sisters Jean and Ruby, brothers Kenneth and Raymond, and also his nieces, nephews and extended family circle.

The house is strictly private please, and also on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday at 12.30pm for 1pm Service of Thanksgiving in Raphoe Presbyterian Church followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard. 

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.

Terri Tully, Killybegs

The death has occurred of Terri Tully, née O'Boyle, St Catherine's Road, Killybegs.

Predeceased by her loving husband Jerry (John), mother Mary, father Dr Michael O'Boyle, sister Grainne Bach and niece Zoe Bach, she is sadly missed by her brother-in-law John Bach, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Removal on Wednesday morning to St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs for 11am funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the local cemetery. 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Irish Cancer Society care of any family member.

Johnny McCafferty, Termon

The peaceful death has taken place in the University Hospital Galway of Johnny McCafferty Snr, The Lagoon, Termon.

Sadly missed by his wife Sheila, children John (Lisa), Maeve (Kevin) and Grainne (Paddy) and his nine grandchildren. Loving brother of Margaret (Roarty), Rose (Toye), Christy, Netty (Gibson) and Kevin. Regretted by his nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by his parents John and Gracie and his sister Theresa.

Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday at 12pm in Saint Columba’s Church, Termon. Burial afterward in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Galway Hospice.

Kathleen McClay, Bridgend

The death has occurred at her residence of Kathleen McClay, Bunnamayne, Bridgend.

Predeceased by her husband Alex. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her loving sons and daughters Sam, Tom, Richard, Jim, Robert, David, Olive, May, Sandra, Patricia and Caroline, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, her wider family circle and friends.

Removal from her home on Wednesday at 1.15pm, to St Peter’s Church of Ireland, 60 Culmore Road, Londonderry for funeral service at 2.00pm, followed by interment in St.Mura’s Church of Ireland Graveyard, Fahan.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Buncrana Community Hospital Patients Comfort Fund c/o any family member or Shaun Murphy Funeral Director.

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