Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Sunday morning, July 27

The following deaths have taken place:

- Edward Gallagher, Dublin and Gortahork

- Anne Smet, Donegal Town, Longford and England

- Lexie McClean, St Johnston

- Bríd Griffin, Falcarragh and Gortahork

- May Henderson, Ramelton

- JJ Doherty, Monaghan and Ballybofey

Edward Gallagher, Dublin and Gortahork

The death has taken place on Edward Gallagher, Perrystown, Dublin  and Gortahork, Donegal. He passed away peacefully at home in Vincennes, France.

Beloved husband of the late Bridget and loving dad of Anthony; sadly missed by his loving son, daughter-in-law Murielle, grandchildren Caitlín, Órla and Ciara, brother Joe and sister, Madge, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours, former colleagues and many friends.

Funeral arrangements to follow

Anne Smet, Donegal Town, Longford and England

The death has taken place of Anne Smet, née Doherty, late of Donegal Town and formerly of St Albans, Hertfordshire, England and Granard, County Longford. 

Beloved wife of René, much loved mother to sons Richard (Beverley), Dean, daughters Deborah, Elaine (Sean); cherished sister of Mary, Susie, Phelim and Christy; dearly loved grandmother and great-grandmother. She is predeceased by her parents Marie and Felix, her sisters Maggie and Betty, her brothers Jack, Seamus, Alan and Gerry. Anne is deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her husband, children, step-children, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family and many friends.

Her remains are reposing at Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Donegal Town on Monday from 2pm to 7pm, with family only please from 2pm to 5pm. House private. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral leaving from Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Donegal Town on Tuesday at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town at 11am, followed by cremation at Lakelands Funeral Home and Crematorium, Cavan, at 2.30pm approximately. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam 

Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired directly to the Donegal Hospice 

Lexie McClean, St Johnston

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University hospital of Lexie McClean, Clashygowan, St Johnston, F93D894.

Lexie will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Sylvia, daughters Heather (Charlie), and Linda (Philip), son Ian and grandson Jack.

Reposal of his remains continues at his family home on Sunday from 10am to 10pm. House private on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral leaving from his home on Monday at 2pm going to St Johnston Presbyterian Church for 2.30pm Service of Thanksgiving, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to St Johnston Presbyterian Church care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral director.

Bríd Griffin, Falcarragh and Gortahork

The peaceful death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Bríd Griffin, Ballina, Falcarragh F92 C3W7 and formerly of Lower Keeldrum, Gortahork.

Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Margaret, sister Margaret and brother-in-law Stjohn, brother James and nephew Thomas and John Killcullen. Survived by her sisters Máire and Nora, brother-in-law Patrick, sister-in-law Philomena, nieces, nephews and a circle of family and friends.

Funeral Mass on Sunday at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. Funeral can be viewed live on the parish webcam 

May Henderson, Ramelton

The death has taken place of May Henderson, née Friel, Ballyare, Ramelton, Donegal, F92 P9P1. She passed away peacefully in the Donegal Hospice.

Deeply regretted by her loving family, Josie, Anne, Rose (Matt), Patricia (Hugh), Kathleen (Gerard), Valerie (Andrew) and Marie, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers Alex and Brendan, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her husband Bobby, daughter Margaret, daughter-in-law Rita, grandson Christopher, brothers Billy, Mick, Patsy and Oliver, sisters Jeanie and Kathleen.

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

Funeral mass on Sunday July at 11am in St Peter’s Church, Milford with burial afterwards in Milford Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member or Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.

JJ Doherty, Monaghan and Ballybofey

The has taken place of John James (JJ) Doherty, Department Of Agriculture, Ballybay, County Monaghan and formerly Sessiaghoneill, Ballybofey. He passed away peacefully at the Beaumont Hospital Dublin.

Predeceased by his parents Andy and Pat, JJ is deeply regretted and remembered with love by his family, son Stephen, partner Amy and Stephen’s mother Collette, sisters Patricia, Maeve, Pauline, Tess, Bernadine and Ursula, brother Drew, brothers in-law, sisters in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends.

Removal on Sunday morning at 10.40am, proceeding on foot, to arrive at St Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoneill for funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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