Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Sunday evening, September 28

The following deaths have taken place:

- George Hayes, Quigley’s Point

- Michael Murphy, Stranorlar

- Joe Mc Nulty, Letterkenny

- Brian Harkin, Clonmany

- Mary Lafferty,  Ballybofey

- Benny Rodgers, Manorcunningham

- Sr Kathleen (Philomena) Gallagher DC, Falcarragh and Dublin

- Ailis Mairead Malone, Stranorlar and Offaly

- Doddy McGee, Falcarragh

George Hayes, Quigley’s Point

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of George Hayes, Clunelly, Quigley’s Point F93 E523.

Predeceased by his wife Cecilia and his sister Gladys.

Much-loved father of Michelle (Raymond) and devoted Granda of Amy, Niamh, and Leah.

Sadly missed by his niece and nephew, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

George’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh F93 E4FN on Sunday, September 28 at 7pm, going to his home.

Funeral from there on Tuesday, September 30 at 10.20am for 11am Funeral Service in St Columba’s Church Drung, followed by Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Funeral Service can be viewed live here. Family time from 10pm to 11am.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Letterkenny University Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Michael Murphy, Stranorlar

The death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice of Michael Murphy, 30 Woodlawn, Stranorlar.

Predeceased by his parents William and Margaret. Beloved husband of Angela, much loved father of Mary (Brian), Michael (Marie), Anthony, Eric (Cindy), Fiona (Paddy), devoted Grandad to Kellymarie, Taralouise, Conor, Matthew, Chanice and Adam, great grandad to Saoirse, cherished brother of Margaret, Nora, Liam, Annie, Sean, Carmel, Brendan, Bernadette, and the late Gerry, Pat and Eunan.

Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his loving wife, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, sons in law, daughter in law, brothers and sisters in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Remains reposing at Mc Cool’s Funeral Home, Ballybofey on Sunday, September 28 and Monday, September 29 from 4pm and concluding with the Rosary each night at 9pm.

Funeral leaving the Funeral home on Tuesday, September 30th at 10.30am for Requiem Mass at 11am in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar.

Interment afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery.

The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar

Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired directly to the Donegal Hospice at https://www.idonate.ie/2625_donegal-hospice.html or care of any
family member.

The House is strictly private please.

Joe Mc Nulty, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Joe Mc Nulty, Gortlee Road, Letterkenny (F92 N6VW) and formerly Ardsmore, Gortahork. 

Retired school principal of Dooish NS, Ballybofey and Woodlands NS, Letterkenny. He passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of Maryellen (née Diver), dedicated dad to Mark, Donna, Louise and Rory and fun-loving pops to his grandchildren, Keeva, Erin, Dara, Tara, Ashling, Lia, Shannon, Maya, Ryan, Keira and Kayla.

Survived by his sister Tina McGlynn and brother Vinty.

Reposing at the family home, Gortlee, Letterkenny, today, Saturday, 27th September from 5.00pm until 9.00pm, and on Sunday, 28th September, from 10.00am to 9.00pm, where you are most welcome to pay your respects. 

Funeral from there on Monday, September 29 going to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine, Letterkenny (F92 PN81) for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed online here, followed by interment in Conwal Cemetery. Family time, please, on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only please, donations, if wished, to the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

Brian Harkin, Clonmany

The death has occurred at his home of Brian Harkin, No.12, Binnon Cottages, Clonmany, F93T4A8.

Much loved husband of Rose, deeply regretted by his sons and daughters Michael, Ursula, Siobhan, Brian, Colleen and Owen, devoted grandfather to Scarlett, Callum, Matthew, Connor, Niamh, Cassie, Sophie and Riley.

Sadly missed by his sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Brian’s remains are reposing at the family home today where all are welcome to pay respects.

Funeral from there on Monday at 10:30am going to St Mary’s Church Clonmany for requiem Mass at 11:00am, with burial afterwards in the new cemetery.

Family time please from 10:00pm until 11:00am.

Brian’s funeral mass can be viewed live here.

Mary Lafferty,  Ballybofey

The peaceful death has occurred of Mary Lafferty, Navenny, Ballybofey.

Predeceased by her husband Jim (December, 2005), her parents Margaret and William O’Meara, brothers Liam and Josie and sister Dolly Maxwell.

Sadly missed by her brother Michael O’ Meara, daughters Margaret, Helen, Eithne, Mae, Anne, Angela and Paula, sons Seamus, Brian, Liam, Aidan and Karl, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, neighbours and good friends.

Remains reposing at her late residence on Sunday, September 28  from 2pm to 9pm. House strictly private on the morning of the funeral please. Family flowers only.

Requiem Mass will take place at 12 noon on Monday, September 29 in St. Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoneill, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Benny Rodgers, Manorcunningham

The peaceful death has taken place at his home on Saturday, September 27 of Benny Rodgers, Corkey, Manorcunningham.

Deeply missed by his loving wife Annabelle, daughters Pamela (Jonathan), Patti (Darren) and Marcella, sons Ben (Charlene) and Oisin (Mary), grandchildren Cora, Dean, Calvin, Emily, James, Maci, Erín, Caela, Kyley, Ben and Frankie and great-grandchild Jaxon, brothers Billy, Johnny, Jim, Danny, Gabriel and Anton, sister Isobel, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Benny is predeceased by his parents Benny and Sadie.

Funeral from his late residence on Monday,  September 29 at 10.15am, going to All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham for 11am Requiem Mass.

Interment afterwards in St Columba’s Church Cemetery, Drumoghill.

House strictly private please at the request of the deceased. Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Oncology Ward, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.

Sr Kathleen (Philomena) Gallagher DC, Falcarragh and Dublin

The death has taken place of Sr Kathleen (Philomena) Gallagher, Daughters of Charity, Mount Prospect Avenue, Clontarf, Dublin and late of Derryreel, Falcarragh. She passed away peacefully in the loving care and presence of the Sisters and staff of the Daughters of Charity, Mount Prospect Avenue, Clontarf.

Predeceased by her parents, Daniel and Bridget Gallagher, her Sister Gracie(Seamus), her niece Marie, and grandnephew Brian, she is deeply regretted by her sisters Anne (Willie deceased), Rosie (Willie deceased), and Bridget (Joe deceased), brothers Frank and Mary, James and Christine, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, the Community of the Daughters of Charity extended family, relatives, and friends.

Her remains are reposing at St Catherine’s Provincial House, Blackrock, A94P2K3 from 3.30pm on Sunday with Prayers at 5 pm.

Funeral Mass Monday at St Catherine’s at 10.30 am which may be viewed here

Her remains will then repose at her brother Frank’s home Derryreel, Falcarragh F92 WR82, on Monday 7pm to 10 pm and Tuesday from 12 noon to 9pm with Rosary at 9 pm both nights.

Burial will follow 11am Mass on Wednesday.

Ailis Mairead Malone, Stranorlar and Offaly

The death has taken place of Ailis Mairead Malone, née McMullin, Coolfin, Banagher, County Offaly and formerly of Camas, Washington, USA and Stranorlar. Ailis died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her loving husband David, her parents Carmel and Vincent, brothers, Ernan and Eunan, sisters Marie and Patricia, she will be forever remembered by her loving daughters and sons, Petria, Kevin, Sean and Steven, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, seven grandchildren, nephews, nieces and friends.

Her remains are reposing at her home Coolfin, Banagher, R42 CX26 on Sunday from 3pm until 5pm.

Removal on Monday from her home to St Rynagh’s Church, Banagher arriving for Mass at 11am. Private cremation will take place afterwards. Her ashes will rest alongside her husband at Camas Cemetery, Camas, WA. Mass will be broadcast at www.cloghanbanagherparish.ie and on Church Radio 106.6 FM

In lieu of flowers, donations if desired, may be made to the Irish Cancer Society Palliative Care Night Nursing Service, whose care and support were invaluable to Ailis and to her family.

Doddy McGee, Falcarragh

The peaceful death has taken place of Doddy McGee Derryreel, Falcarragh surrounding by his loving family.

Predeceased by his mother Annie and cousin Michael McGee, he is sadly, missed by his loving wife Mary, daughters Mary B (Éamonn), Rosanne (Eamonn) and Margaret (Brian), grandchildren Eamonn, Shaun, Caoimhe and Odhrán and a wide circle of family and friends.

His remains are reposing at his late residence in Derryreel, Falcarragh on Saturday and Sunday from 12pm with Rosary both nights at 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass will take place on Monday at 1pm in St Finian’s Church, Falcarragh F92 N6Y9 with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam or https://bit.ly/SweeneyFuneral

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