Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Sunday evening, August 31

The following deaths have taken place:

- Jacqueline Watson, Dublin and Stranorlar

- Colm Sweeney,  Ardara

- Mick Gallen, Ballybofey and Tyrone

- Seamus Logue, Antrim and Carrigart

- Philomena Griffin, Falcarragh

- Joseph Leppard, Killea and Derry

- Brendan O’Kane, Castlefin

- Ollie Horgan, Galway and Letterkenny

Jacqueline Watson, Dublin and Stranorlar

The death has occurred of Jacqueline Watson, (née McCafferty), late of Elmcastle Green, Kilnamanagh, Dublin 24 and formerly Drumboe Avenue, Stranorlar, Co. Donegal. She passed away peacefully at home following a long illness.

Beloved wife of Neil for 58 years, loving mother of Nigel and Lucinda, cherished granny to Craig and Imogen. Sadly missed by her daughter in law Niamh and son in law Ivor. Predeceased by her parents Jock and Bridie and her brother Cormac. Dear sister to Fergus, Mary, Ann, Fionnuala and Louise.

Reposing at family home in Elmcastle Green from 5 pm until Rosary at 9 pm on Monday, September 1.

On Tuesday, September 2 and Wednesday, September 3, reposing at the home of her sister and brother in law Ann and Leon McGranaghan, Drumboe Avenue Stranorlar from 4 pm until Rosary at 9 pm.

Leaving the family home at Drumboe Avenue  on Thursday, Septemberat 4 at 10.40 for Mass of the Resurrection at 11 am, at Church of Mary Immaculate, Main St., Stranorlar,

The funeral mass can be viewed on the parish webcam. Jacqueline will be laid to rest in the family plot at Drumboe Cemetery, Stranorlar.

Family time at all other times please. Further enquiries to Martin McGowan Funeral Director, c/o McGowan’s Funeral Home, Stranorlar.

Colm Sweeney,  Ardara

The peaceful death has occurred of Colm Sweeney, Drumaghy Park, Ardara, formerly of Carrickacleave, in the Donegal Hospice, surrounded by his loving wife and family.

Colm will be forever missed by his beloved wife Teresa, his children Linda, Jennifer (Lawrence), Danielle (Richard Patrick), Elena (Ezel) and son Colm.

Sadly missed by his two granddaughters, Ellieanne and Niamh and his seven grandsons Axel, CJ, Joey, Shayne,Turlough, James and Lukas, his loving sister Finola (PJ) and Geraldine, along with his nephews and nieces and extended family and friends.

Colm is predeceased by his cherished mother Helen, father John, his son Joseph, sister Elizabeth and grandson Theo.

His remains will repose at McCabe Funeral Home, Ardara on Sunday, August 31 from 5pm until 9pm and on Monday, September 1 from 4pm until 9pm.

Funeral from there on Tuesday morning, going to the church of the Holy Family Ardara for funeral mass at 11am.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Mick Gallen, Ballybofey and Tyrone

The death has taken place peacefully at home, of Mick Gallen, Meenglass Road, Ballybofey, Donegal, F93 EYT5 and Aghyaran, County Tyrone.

Beloved husband of Mary, much loved father of Gary (Kay) and Sinéad (Shaun), loving granda of Emily, Jamie, Andrew and baby Aaron, dearest brother of Gerard, Kathleen, Anne, Seamus, Brian, Eugene and the late Maryrose and Bernard, cherished son of the late Brian and Bridget (Altgoland). Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sorrowing wife, son, daughter, daughter in law, son in law, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews and entire family circle.

His remains are reposing at the family home on Sunday from 11am until the rosary at 9pm and on Monday from 11am until the rosary at 9pm.

Funeral from the family home on Tuesday at 10.20am for Requiem Mass at 11am in The Church Of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar. Interment will take place afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery. The Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam.

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.

Seamus Logue, Antrim and Carrigart

The death has taken place of Seamus Logue, of Larganreagh, Downings and Gransha, Belfast. He passed away at the Royal Hospital, Belfast, surrounded by his family.

Seamus is predeceased by his sister Susie and his brothers James, Paddy and Michael. He is survived by his brothers Owen and Hughie and his sister Mary.

Beloved son of the late John and Winifred Logue, husband of Leontia, loving father to Sarah and Ciarán and grandfather to Clara and Rosa.

His remains will be reposing in the chapel of rest at Healy Brothers, 56 Andersonstown Road, Belfast on Sunday from 11am to 3pm, and at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny on Monday from 6pm to 8pm.

Funeral Mass at St John The Baptist Church, Carrigart at 11am on Tuesday followed by burial at adjoining cemetery.

Philomena Griffin, Falcarragh

The peaceful death has taken place at her home, surrounded by her loving family, of Philomena Griffin, née Sheerin, of Ballyness, Falcarragh F92 H9A0.

Predeceased by her husband James, son Thomas, son-in-law John Kilcullen, her parents Charles and Bridget, sisters Madge and Christie, Eileen and Frank, her brother Brother Patrick and sisters-in-law Brid, Margaret and Stjohn and brother-in-law Paddy. She is survived by her daughters Ann Marie and Aonghus Buckley, Margaret and Josephine, daughter-in-law Alice, grandchildren and great grandchildren, her sister Kathleen Gallagher, sisters-in-law Nora and Máire and Paddy, nieces, nephews and a circle of family and friends.

Her remains are reposing at her home with wake continuing on Sunday from 2pm to Rosary at 9pm. House private after Rosary and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral from there on Monday for 12 noon Mass in St Finian's Church, Falcarragh F92 x302 with burial afterwards in Gortahork cemetery. 

Joseph Leppard, Killea and Derry

The death has taken place peacefully surrounded by his loving family, of Joseph Leppard, living in Killea County Donegal, originally from Melmore Gardens, Creggan, Derry.

Much loved father of Orla, Caoimhe and Cillian, he is sorely missed by Annette, son-in-law Michael, Yue and Pádhraic, his beloved grandchildren Ruairi and Tadhg and much loved brother and uncle.

HIs remains are reposing at his home in Killea, on Sunday from 3pm to 7pm.

Funeral will take place on Monday at 10am in St Eugene’s Cathedral, followed by burial at Derry City Cemetery. Mass can be viewed live here

Brendan O’Kane, Castlefin

The death has taken place peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Brendan O'Kane, 602, Liscooley Villas, Castlefin, Donegal, F93 VR0C.

Beloved husband of Kathleen, much loved father of Brenda and Rónán (Sinéad), loving brother of Teresa (Gillespie), Hugo, Noel and the late Seamus and Kevin, cherished son of the late Mary-Jane and Michael.

His remains are reposing at the family home. Family time please from 11pm until 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral from the family home on Monday at 11.30am for Requiem Mass at 12 noon in St Mary’s Church, Castlefin. Interment will take place afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Castlefin. The Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam.

Ollie Horgan, Galway and Letterkenny

The death has taken place of Ollie Horgan, Cahermorris, Corrandulla, Galway, and formerly of Beinn Aoibhinn, Letterkenny, County Donegal and Dalysfort Road, Salthill, Galway

Beloved son of the late Joe and Bernie and brother of the late Martin, Ollie is mourned by his wife Anita and their children Emma, Anthony, Brendan, Conor and David, sister Mary and brother Ger. He will also be missed by Kit, Brian and Caroline and his nephews, nieces and extended family. Ollie loved his football, his family and his friends

His remains are reposing on Sunday at the O’ Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue, Galway (H91V1K8) from 3pm to 6pm. Parking and entrance to the funeral parlour: Please approach the funeral parlour entrance on foot from Fr Burke Park. Pedestrian Zone on Upper Dominick Street and William Street West - Sunday from 3pm to 2am. Street parking on Fr Griffin Road, The Claddagh, Sea Road, Henry Street, very limited on Munster Avenue. Car Parks Claddagh Church, Mill Street (beside Garda Station), Spanish Arch.

Ollie’s Requiem Mass will be celebrated at the Church of Christ the King, Salthill on Monday at 12 noon. Mass can be viewed here

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