Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Friday, August 14

The following deaths have taken place:

- Lilyan Holmes, Killybegs

- Veronica Behan, Carrigart and Dublin, UK and Canada

- Patrick Michael Gallen, Clonmany

- Peter Campbell, Glenties

- Michael Loughrey, Rathmullan

- Siobhan Mc Brearty, Kilcar

- Sheila Cunningham, Killybegs

- Sean Doherty, Malin

- Denis Gallagher, Stranorlar and Dublin

- Stephen Patterson, Letterkenny

Lilyan Holmes, Killybegs

The peaceful death has occurred of Lilyan Holmes, née Melly, formerly of The Hill, Killybegs. She passed away peacefully at her home in Edmonds, Seattle, USA surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her infant son Noel and her parents John and Rosaleen, she will be sadly missed by her husband John, sons John (Kate) and Michael, her grandchildren, Jack, John Victor, Freddie and Niamh, her brothers and sisters, Michael, Faustina (Hughie), Fiona and Shane, her much loved Nieces and Nephews, extended family and friends.

Requiem Mass to be held in St Mary of the Visitation Church Killybegs on Thursday, August 21 at 7pm.

Veronica Behan, Carrigart and Dublin, UK and Canada

The death has taken place of Veronica Behan, née McDarby, Gortnabrade, Carrigart and formerly London, Ontario and Shantalla Road, Whitehall, Dublin. She passed away surrounded by her loving family in the excellent care of the staff of the Donegal Hospice.

Predeceased by her loving husband Kevin, brothers and sisters, she will be greatly missed and remembered by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Donegal:

Her remains will leave The Chapel of Rest, Letterkenny on Friday at 7pm going to the Church of St John the Baptist, Carrigart to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass will be at 11am on Saturday.

Dublin:

Her remains will arrive at Frank Jennings undertaker Greendale Road, Foxfield, Dublin 5 for repose on Tuesday from 2pm to pm.

Funeral Mass at The Church of The Holy Child, Whitehall Wednesday at 11am.

Patrick Michael Gallen, Clonmany

The death has taken place at his home of Patrick Michael Gallen, Main Street, Clonmany, former postmaster, Clonmany post office.

Predeceased by his wife Brid, née McFadden, loving father of Megan (Mickey) and Michael, brother of Gerard, Anne and Emer.

His remains will repose at his home on Friday from 2pm to10pm, and on Saturday from 12 noon to 10pm. House private on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral leaving from there Sunday at 2.15pm, going to St Mary's Church, Clonmany for requiem Mass at 2.30pm, with burial afterwards in the new cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Friends of Inishowen Hospice, c/o any family member or Comiskey Funeral Directors.

Peter Campbell, Glenties

The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Peter Campbell, Silverhill, Glenties, F94VP66.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Susan, son Cathal, daughters Mary Rose (Brian), Philomena, Siobhan (John), Eileen (Colm) and Gráinne, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Peter is predeceased by his parents Charlie and Róise, his sister Mary Brigid and Susie Ann, his brother Charlie and infant brother. 

Peter's remains will repose at his home from 5pm on Friday, and from 12 noon on Saturday, with Rosary nightly at 9pm. A shuttle bus will be in operation from Edeninfagh Church car park for the duration of the wake. Family time from after the Rosary both nights and on the morning of the funeral.

Requiem Mass on Sunday at 1.30pm in The Church of The Holy Family, Edeninfagh, with burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. 

Michael Loughrey, Rathmullan

The death has taken place peacefully at home of Michael Loughrey, Drumhalla, Rathmullan.

Deeply regretted his loving wife Rose Ann, sons Kevin (Caroline) and Mark, grandchildren Bronagh, John, Killian, Ríadh and Micheál, brothers Fr Neil, Paddy, Dan, Paul and Noel, sisters Mary, Siobhan, Evelyn and Stella, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. He is predeceased by his parents John and Rosie and his brother John.

Repose of Michael's remains continues at his home from 1pm until 10pm on Friday.

Requiem Mass on Saturday at 11am in St Catherine’s Church, Oughterlin. Burial afterwards in Rathmullan Cemetery. Those attending the wake should park at St Catherine’s Church, Oughterlin, F92 A432, and a bus will be provided from there.

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.

Reposing of her remains continues at her family home in Churchtown Kilcar, F94TW93, on 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.

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.

Funeral Mass at St Mary’s Church, Stranorlar, F93 AVN0 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.

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

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