Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Thursday morning, August 13

The following deaths have taken place:

- Siobhan Mc Brearty, Kilcar

- Sheila Cunningham, Killybegs

- Sean Doherty, Malin

- Denis Gallagher, Stranorlar and Dublin

- Stephen Patterson, Letterkenny

- Francis Cunningham, Killybegs

- Margaret Mc Donagh, Dungloe

- Betty McElhinney, Donegal Town

- Peggy Gallagher, Falcarragh

- Laurence Sweeney, Clare and Ballybofe

Siobhan Mc Brearty, Kilcar

The peaceful death has occurred of Siobhan Mc Brearty, née Gillespie, Churchtown, Kilcar, Donegal, F94TW93. She passed away at Donegal Hospice surrounded by her loving family after a short illness.

Predeceased by her husband Con, Siobhan is sadly missed by her children, Mary and Peter (Churchtown), Sean and Fiona (Letterkenny), Susie and Joe (Gweedore), Martina (Letterkenny), Gerry (Letterkenny), Paul and Mary (Ballina), Donal and Annette (Carrick), Jacinta (Letterkenny) and Una and Vincent (Claregalway). She is fondly remembered by her much loved 11 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, extended family and many friends.

Her remains are reposing at her family home in Churchtown Kilcar, F94TW93, on Thursday and Friday from 12 noon until the Rosary at 9pm each day. House strictly private at all other times and on the morning of the funeral. A shuttle bus will be in operation from the Aislann Carpark during wake times.

Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday at 11am in St Cartha’s Church, Kilcar, F94KA07, followed by burial in the local cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Carrick Day Care Centre care of any family member or Mc Shane Funeral Directors. 

Sheila Cunningham, Killybegs

The death has occurred of Sheila Cunningham, Riverdale Heights, Killybegs. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family in the devoted care of Aras Mhic Shuibhne.

Predeceased by her husband Willie, she is sadly missed by her daughter Finula (Paul), sons Barry (Ashley) and Peter (Margaret), grandchildren Eimear, Evin, Glen and Vince, sister Joan, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Repose of her remains continues at her residence on Thursday from 12noon to 9pm. House private on the morning of the funeral please.

Removal on Friday morning at 10.30am to St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs for 11am funeral Mass. Burial will take place afterwards in the local cemetery.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to the Alzheimer's Society via the link below or care of any family member.

Sean Doherty, Malin

The death has taken place at his home of Sean Doherty (John Ned), Ballysalla, Culkeeny, Malin F93 V2T6

Beloved husband of Ann and much loved father of Gary (Bernadette), Michelle, Pamela (Ciaran), Deborah (Conor) and Ciaran, devoted grandfather of Liam, Chloe, Max, Aoife, Shannan, Shaun, Lily, Clara, Lorcan and Ava. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sisters Mary, Betty, Sadie and Hannah, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Sean's remains are reposing at his home where everyone is welcome to pay their respects.

Funeral from there on Friday at 11.15am for 12pm Requiem Mass in St Patrick's Church, Aughaclay, followed by Interment in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Directors Facebook Page.

Family flowers only please; donations in lieu if desired to Friends of Inishowen Hospice or the Donegal Hospice C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Denis Gallagher, Stranorlar and Dublin

The death has taken place of Denis Gallagher, Dublin and formerly of Stranorlar.

Predeceased by his parents Jack and Nora and his sister Fidelma, he is sadly missed and remembered with love by his beloved family - his wife Colette, his daughter Lynn and his son John, his son-in-law Matt and his daughter-in-law Deirdre, his much loved grandchildren Sean, Mairéad, Aoife, Niamh, Eimear, Aoibheann, Roisín, Katie and Johnny, his sisters Sylvia, Yvonne and Terri, his brothers Andrew, Gerard and Paul, his extended family and friends.

His remains will repose overnight at St Mary’s Church, Stranorar, F93 AVN0 from 7pm on Thursday.

Funeral Mass there on Friday morning at 11am followed by burial afterwards in the Old Graveyard, Stranorlar.

Family flowers only please.

Stephen Patterson, Letterkenny

The death has occurred at University Hospital Galway of Stephen Patterson, 17 Ashbrook, Letterkenny, F92 XPR8, and formerly Clonmass, Portnablagh.

Stephen will be deeply missed by his son Adrian, daughters-in-law Catriona and Moira, granddaughters Nessa and Oonagh, brother Henry (Anne) brothers-in-law JP and George (Maria), sisters-in-law Susan and Anne (Chris), nieces, nephews and friends. Stephen is predeceased by his wife Kathleen and son Ciarán.

His remains will be reposing at his late residence in Ashbrook on Thursday from 12 noon.

Funeral Mass in St Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny on Friday at 12 noon with burial afterwards in Fanavolty Cemetery, Kindrum, Fanad

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Croí, care of any family member or Eamonn Scott Funeral Director

Francis Cunningham, Killybegs

The death has taken place of Francis Cunningham, Aughavogue, Killybegs, Donegal, F94X8H4.

Cherished and will be missed by wife Mary Bridget (Mulreany), children John (Elysia), Shirley (Garrett), Clement (Cathy), Elizabeth (Declan) and Joseph, grandchildren Morgan, Rachel, Matthew, Calum, Sarah-Kate, Ben, Joshua and Benjamin, he is predeceased by his mother Sarah Cunningham and father Johnny Cunningham. Predeceased by Michael, Sean, Vincent, Columba. Fondly remembered by Mary, Angela, Margaret, Una, Leonard and Ann.

Celebration of Francis' life will take place on Thursday at 12 noon in the Bride Christian Fellowship, Bruckless, F94K263. Burial will take place afterwards in Killybegs Cemetery.

Family flowers only place Donations in lieu if so desired to Kellybegs Community Hospital care of Martin Gallagher Funeral Directors.

Margaret Mc Donagh, Dungloe

The peaceful death has taken place of Margaret McDonagh, née Doherty, Meenmore, Dungloe.

She is predeceased by her husband Frank and daughter Una Cotter, and sadly missed by her sons Thomas (Marian), Seamus (Carol), Francis (Christina), daughter Mary (Shaun), son-in-law Dave and grandchildren Christina, Fran, Stephen, Owen, Dylan, Daragh, Declan Katie, Leah, Shauna, Evan, Orla, Conor, Megan, and her seven great grandchildren.

House private on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral on Thursday at 1pm with interment afterwards in Dungloe Cemetery.  Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Dungloe Hospital patients comfort fund.

Betty McElhinney, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Betty McElhinney, Cully, Donegal Town, County Donegal peacefully at Sligo University Hospital.

Predeceased by her loving husband Tommy, son George, brother Freddie and sister Mabel, she is sadly missed by her sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy (Linda) and William (Eileen), granddaughter Janet (John), great granddaughters Eva and Cora and sister Gina.

Her remains are reposing at her son Tommy’s residence Golard, Laghey, F94 EY28.

Removal from Tommy’s residence at 1.30pm Thursday to Rathneeny Presbyterian Church for funeral service at 2pm, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to the Alzheimer’s Society (Donegal Branch) and Ballyshannon Community Hospital care of any family member.

Peggy Gallagher, Falcarragh

The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Peggy Gallagher, Mount Carmel, Meenderry, Falcarragh, formerly of Roshine, Dunfanaghy.

Predeceased by her husband Joe, sisters Mary and Agnes and brothers Timmy and Mickey, she is sadly missed by her sons John Joe (Rosaleen), Seamus (Mary) and Paul, daughters Margaret, Rosealeen and Patricia (Hugo), sisters Patricia and Catherine, grandchildren Cillian, Dainne, Roisín, Shauna, Tia, Molly, Sophie, Olivia and Malachey and extended family and friends.

House private to family on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday at 12 noon in St Finian’s Church, Falcarragh, with interment afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page and on the church webcam.

Laurence Sweeney, Clare and Ballybofey

The death has taken place peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, or Laurence Sweeney, Coill Mhara, Shannon, Clare and formerly of Ballybofey.

Deeply missed by his heartbroken family, wife Kathleen, children Catherine, Larry, Edwin and Adeline, granddaughter Erin, Larry's partner Sylvia, brothers Brian and Liam, sisters Anne and Eileen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and his many friends.

House strictly private.

Funeral on Thursday to St John and Paul Church Shannon for 11am Mass followed by burial in Illaunmanagh Cemetery.

Donations if desired to Clare Care.

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