Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Thursday morning, August 28

The following deaths have taken place:

- Catherine McNulty, Creeslough

- Sean McCready, Lettermacaward

- Con McKeague, Dublin and Letterkenny

- Freddie Duncan, Mountcharles

- Gabrielle Carty, Dungloe, Cork and UK

- Kathleen Mc Hugh, Killygordon and Raphoe

- Mary Gillespie, Lettermacaward and Carrick

- Hedley Gilliland, Bundoran

- Margaret McCauley, Ballyshannon

- Mary Ann Byrne, Kilcar

Catherine McNulty, Creeslough

The peaceful death has taken place of Catherine McNulty, née Wilkinson, Umerfad, Creeslough.

Sadly missed and much loved by her daughter Mary (Richard), her sons James (Michelle), Shaun (Caroline), Edmund and Vincent, her granddaughters Aisling, Tara, Kate and Laura, her brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She is predeceased by her husband Vincent.

Her remains will be reposing at her late residence on Thursday from 3pm. Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass in St Michael's Church, Creeslough on Saturday at 3pm with burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live here

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director.

Sean McCready, Lettermacaward

The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Sean McCready, Corr Point, Lettermacaward. 

Predeceased by father Hughie, mother Cecelia and brothers Aidan and Brendan; sadly missed by his loving daughter Lisa, her partner Al and his adored grandsons Leo and Dylan, his sister Marjorie and brothers Ciaran, Micheal and Joe, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews and nieces.

Sean’s remains will repose at his family home in Corr Point (F94R923) on Thursday from 11am until Rosary at 8pm and on Friday from 11am until Rosary at 8pm. House strictly private to family only on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral will take place at 11am in St Bridget’s Chapel, Lettermacaward on Saturday with burial afterwards in the adjacent graveyard.  

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

Con McKeague, Dublin and Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Cornelius (Con) McKeague, 1, West Block, Mount Anthony, Ardee Rd., Rathmines, Dublin 6, formerly Torr Head, County Antrim and Letterkenny, County Donegal.

Predeceased by his parents James and Mary and brothers Gerry, John, Patrick and Seamus. Deeply regretted by his sister Kathleen, retired midwife (Letterkenny), brother Alex (Rathdowney), nieces, nephews, relatives, in-laws, neighbours and many friends.

His remains are reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny (F92 XE35) from 3.30pm to 4.30pm on Friday, where you are most welcome to pay your respects, concluding with removal to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine, Letterkenny (F92 PN81) for Reception Prayers at 5pm.

Requiem Mass at 11am Requiem Mass on Saturday, which can be viewed online at the Church of the Irish Martyrs YouTube channel followed by interment in the family plot in Conwal Cemetery.

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

Freddie Duncan, Mountcharles

The peaceful death has occurred of Frederick (Freddie) Duncan, Drumconnor, Mountcharles. He passed away after a short illness at his home surrounded by his devoted family.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Viola, his children Jennifer (Fiach), David (Emma), Anne-Claire (David) and Matthew (Kelly), he is sadly missed by his adored grandchildren Sorcha, Rohan and Siomha, Lydia, Hannah and Chloe, Andrew, Jonathan, Alexander, Ellen, Alice and Eloise. Freddie is predeased by his brother Bill (Celine). Also remembered by his sister Joyce (Billy) his nieces and nephews, extended family and many good friends and neighbours.

Reposing of his remains continues at his family home on Thursday from 2pm until 9pm.

Funeral service in St John's Church, Inver on Friday at 2pm, followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to The Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o Gallagher Funeral Directors Mountcharles, or any family member.

Gabrielle Carty, Dungloe, Cork and UK

The death has occurred suddenly at home, of Gabrielle (Gaye) Carty, née Saunders), Dungloe, and late of Croydon, UK and Mallow, County Cork.

Beloved and devoted wife of John Carty who was with her when she passed, loving mother to Joanne and doting grandmother to Rian, sister of the late Anna, Dermot and Pat. Sadly missed by her sisters Frances and Dene and her nephews and nieces Rachel, Rónán, Feargal, Geraldine, Gavin, Gráinne, Siobhan, Colm, Sean, Annagh, Terence, Michelle and Amanda.

Her remains are reposing in McGlynn's Funeral Home, Dungloe (F94WD68) on Thursday from 6pm to 8pm.

Funeral liturgy in St Crona's Church, Dungloe on Friday at 12 noon. Followed by internment at Maghery graveyard.

Kathleen Mc Hugh, Killygordon and Raphoe

The peaceful death has occurred in Croydon, London in her 88th year of Kathleen McHugh, née Matthewson, Kiltown, Killygordon and formerly Coolaghey, Raphoe.

Beloved wife of Denis, much loved mother to her daughter Catherine (Mc Gowan), son Nigel, daughter-in-law Debbie, and late son-in-law Kevin, devoted grandmother to Kerry, Sinead, Daniel, Ryan, Ciaran, Ellie, and great-grandmother to Cáitlin, Finlay, Aoife and Tommy, cherished sister of Herbie, Maureen, Danny, Nancy. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her husband, son, daughter, daughter-in-law, sisters, brothers, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces extended family neighbours, and friends.

Reposing of her remains continues at her residence in Kiltown, Killygordon on Thursday from 1pm to 9pm.

Funeral leaving from her residence on Friday at 10.30pm for Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon at 11am. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed live on https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish

Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Mary Gillespie, Lettermacaward and Carrick

The peaceful death has occurred of Mary Gillespie, née Gallagher, Lettermacaward and Carrick. She passed away surrounded by her loving family and under the wonderful care of Donegal Community Hospital.

Mary is predeceased by her father Michael James Gallagher and will be sadly missed by Eamon, her children Maureen (Carl), Gary (Katie) and Paul, her grandchildren Amy, Leah, Jason, Thomas and Shay, her mother Nora, sisters Catherine, Jackie, Fiona, Amanda and Noreen, her brothers Michael, Kevin, Danny, Declan and Peter, her in-laws, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral Mass in St Columba's Church, Carrick on Thursday morning at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to Donegal Community Hospital.

Hedley Gilliland, Bundoran

The death has taken place peacefully at the home, surrounded by his loving family, of Hedley Gilliland of Siocháin, 21 Tullan Strand Road, Bundoran. 

Predeceased by his granddaughter Grace, he is deeply regretted by his loving wife Patricia, his son Neil, Neil’s partner Katriona and special close family friend Olga and all his neighbours and friends.

Removal on Thursday morning at 9.30am to Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan for a private cremation. All family and friends welcome to attend the removal at the funeral home on Thursday morning. Cremation strictly private please.

No flowers please. Donations in lieu to The Simon Community, Sligo c/o Patsy Mc Gloin and Sons Undertakers, Cliffoney.

Margaret McCauley, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Margaret McCauley, née Fox, Springvale Care Home, Lennoxtown, formerly of Bonahill, Ballyshannon. She passed away peacefully after three years in the loving care of the staff at Springvale Care Home.

She is sadly missed by her loving sons Seán and Cathal, sister Helen, grandchildren Cara, Calum and Katie, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Funeral Mass in St Michael’s RC Church, Mulleek on Thursday at 11am, followed by burial in St Michael’s graveyard.

In lieu of flowers, family preference is donation to charity of your choice or to just giving page www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/springvalegardenmargaret

Mary Ann Byrne, Kilcar

The peaceful death has occurred at her home of Mary Ann Byrne, née Cannon, Straleel, Kilcar and formally of Srath Buí, Gleann Cholmcille.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children, Martin (Margaret), Pete (Mary), Mary (Seamus), Bríd (Michael) Michael (Ann), Margaret (Seamus), Gerry (Christine), Ann (Danny RIP), Jimmy (Ciara), Charlie (Orla), Martina (Francis), her 34 cherished grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She is fondly remembered and sadly missed by her brothers Sean, Francie and Hughie, her sisters Threasa, Kathleen and Bríd, her extended family, neighbours and friends. Mary Ann is predeceased by her beloved husband Hugh Patrick, her grandson Barry Breslin, son-in-law, Danny Mc Gill, her brother Peter and sisters Bernadette and Philomena.

Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am in St Cartha's Church Kilcar with burial afterwards in the local Cemetery.

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