Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Saturday morning, October 11

The following deaths have taken place:

- Grace Mary Norton, Antrim and Fintown

- FA Conway (Francis Anthony), Bundoran

- Elizabeth  Buchanan, Milford

- Cronán O’Donnell, Ramelton

- Brian Lafferty, Malin Town and Glengad

- Charlie Logan, Raphoe and London

- Bridget Lennon, London and Bruckless

- Rosaleen Connolly, Lifford

- Bríd McGlinchey, Glencolmcille

- Michael Friel, Kerry and Clonmany

- Sr Helen IBVM McGinty, Donegal Town and Dublin

Grace Mary Norton, Antrim and Fintown

The death has occurred of Grace Mary Norton (née McDevitt) Ballyclare, Antrim and formerly of Fintown.

She passed away peacefully in her 99th year on October 8. 

Beloved wife of the late Joe RIP. Much loved mother of Deirdre, Eamonn, Peter and Grainne. Mother-in-law of Paula, Joanne, Conor and the late Andrew. A devoted grandmother and great-grandmother.

Grace will be reposing at 101 Boghill Road, Templepatrick, BT39 0HS from Monday, October 13. 

Requiem Mass will be held in St Bernard’s Church, 165 Antrim Road, Glengormley on Thursday, October 16 at 9.45am, followed by committal at Antrim and Newtownabbey Crematorium at 3pm. No flowers please. 

Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Children’s Hospice online via flemingandcuthbert.co.uk or by telephone (028 93344242 Mon - Fri 9.00am – 5.00pm).

Always loved and remembered by all the family circle. May she rest in peace dear Jesus, in thy heavenly home above with the Sacred Heart of Jesus in his own eternal love.

FA Conway (Francis Anthony), Bundoran

The death has occurred of FA Conway (Francis Anthony), Doran Close, East End, Bundoran and formerly of Crockanboy Rd, Greencastle, Co. Tyrone. 

He passed away suddenly at home on October 10.

FA will be forever remembered and sadly missed by Eileen, sons Raymond, Ruairi and Ryan, daughters Michelle and Francesca, his brother P.J. his sisters Kathleen, Monica, Sarah, Rosemary, Bernadette, Geraldine and Pauline, his beloved grandchildren Amy, Megan, James, Matthew, Ella, Lauren, Emily, Isabella and Isla, his brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and all his many relatives, neighbours and friends

Predeceased by his parents Frank & Mary Rose Conway

Reposing at Breslin’s Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran F94E92F on Saturday, October 11 from 12pm to 3pm followed by removal to his son Ruairi's home at 352 Crockanboy Rd, Greencastle, Co. Tyrone BT798HD to repose from 7.30pm Saturday evening.

Removal from there at 11.20am on Monday to St Patrick's Church, Greencastle, Co. Tyrone for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Family time from 11pm to 10am. 

Further enquiries to Breslin's Funeral Home at 0862492036.

Elizabeth  Buchanan, Milford

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Elizabeth (Liz) Buchanan, Rosgarrow, Milford F92 H6R3. 

Dearly loved wife of Edward (Ned) and loving mother of Douglas, Gary and Jackie. Deeply regretted by her loving sons, daughter, brother Stewart, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, grandchildren, relatives and very many friends.

Reposing at her late residence in Rosgarrow from 6.30 pm to 10.00pm this Friday evening, October 10th, and from 12 noon until 10.00pm tomorrow Saturday, October 11th.

Funeral Service at her home on Sunday afternoon October 12th at 2.00pm, followed by interment in Milford Cemetery.

Family flowers only.House private on the morning of the funeral, please.

Cronán O’Donnell, Ramelton

The peaceful death has occurred of Cronán O’Donnell, 6 Elm Court, Ramelton, F92 D528, in the caring hands of the staff of the Mater Hospital, Dublin, after a short illness.

Cronán will be forever loved and missed by his heartbroken family, wife Denise, children Kyra, Niamh, Calvagh and Naoise.

Cherished son of Mary and Eamonn (deceased) Killycreen, Ramelton.

Much-loved brother of Evita Doherty (Charlie), Moville, Eamonn (Orla), Ramelton and Emer O’Neill (Conn), Derry.

He will be very sadly missed by his extended McDaid family, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and his wide circle of friends.

Reposing at his home on Saturday, October 11 and on Sunday from 12 noon until 10pm each day. 

Rosary each night at 9pm. Family flowers only.

Funeral Mass on Monday, October 13 at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Mass can be viewed live here.

Donations if desired, to the Oncology Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o any family member or Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.

Brian Lafferty, Malin Town and Glengad

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Brian Lafferty, Millbrook Terrace, Malin Town (F93 C5P6) and formerly of Bunn, Glengad.

Predeceased by his wife Mary Margaret and daughter Deirdre and much-loved father of Kieran (Kristen), Anne (Patrick), Helen (Joe) and Madeleine (Giles).

Devoted granda of Caolán, Keely, Leah, Saoirse, Ella, Emily, deeply regretted by his nieces and nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Reposing at his home.Family time from 11pm to 11am.

Funeral from his home on Sunday, October 12 at 9.45am for 10.30am Funeral Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Aughaclay followed by Interment in St Mary’s Church, Lagg cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Directors’ Facebook Page.

Charlie Logan, Raphoe and London

The death has taken place of Charlie Logan, London, and formerly of The Diamond, Raphoe, County Donegal. He passed away in London on October 3 aged 78 years.

Charlie is lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his devoted wife Kathleen, his children Emma, Brian, and Kevin, his cherished grandchildren, his brother Ollie, sisters Etta, Gertie and Jean, nieces, nephews, extended family, and many dear friends. He will be fondly remembered by all his family in London, Raphoe, and his connections in Buncrana. Charlie was predeceased by his beloved parents Charlie and Sadie Logan, and his brothers Tommy and Willie.

A short service with prayers will also be held at the Roman Catholic Church of St Paul, Harefield UB9 6DG on Wednesday, October 15 at 7pm.

The funeral service for Charlie is at the Roman Catholic Church of St Paul, Harefield on Thursday, October 16 at 11am. For those unable to attend in person, both services can be viewed online on the church webcam Committal will take place at 12.30pm at St Mary's Church, Harefield, Church Hill, Harefield, Middlesex, UB9 6DU

After the service, you are warmly invited to join Charlie's family at The Shamrock Sports and Social Club to share a drink and memories in his honour.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, can be made to Cancer Research UK in his memory.

Bridget Lennon, London and Bruckless

The death has occurred of Bridget (Breege) Lennon, née McNern, Winchmore Hill, London and formerly Church View, Bruckless. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side.

Predeceased by her parents Joe and Maggie McNern, she is sadly missed and lovingly remembered by husband Matty, daughter Sharon, sons Mark and Barry, daughter-in-laws Maxine and Sophy, much adored grandmother of James, Ellie, Jack, Matthew, Bea and Molly, brothers Brian, Sean, Jim, Martin, sisters Margaret and Geraldine, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-laws, nieces, nephews, dear friend Nanda and wide circle of friends in Ireland and London.

Funeral Mass on Thursday, October 16 at St Monica’s Church, Stonard Road, Palmers Green, London N13 4DJ. Mass can be viewed on the St Monica’s webcam.

Rosaleen Connolly, Lifford

The death has taken place of Rosaleen Connolly, née Harte, 4 Cluain Laoi, Coneyburrow Road, Lifford.

Beloved wife of the late Rory, much loved mother of Donal, Eileen, Roisin, Rory and the late baby Roger, dearly loved grandmother of Rosie, Darragh, Isabella and Owen and sister of Eileen, Dessie and the late Billy, John, Brian and Thomas.

Her remains are reposing at her home on Friday from 6pm. Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral please. 

Funeral leaving her home on Sunday at 11.45am for Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Murlog at 12.30pm with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam

Donations in lieu of flowers please to the Woodville Ward, St Joseph’s Hospital, Stranorlar, c/o Quigley Funeral Directors, Newtown Place, Strabane.

Bríd McGlinchey, Glencolmcille

The peaceful death has occurred at her home of Bríd McGlinchey, née McGuire, Doonalt, Glencolmcille, Donegal, F94 R7W6. She passed away peacefully in her 94th year surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Paddy, daughter Christina Byrne, her brother John James, sisters Anna, Mary Kate and Una, she is very sadly missed by her loving family: sons, Seamus, Patrick and John, daughters Josephine and Claire, sister, Sr Sarah McGuire, daughter-in-law Margaret, sons-in-law, Paddy Byrne, Eddie McLoone and Tony Winsall, grandchildren Laurena, Colm, Aisling, Eamonn, Sharon, Louise, Pauric and Emma, great-grandson Oisin, nieces and nephews.

Her remains are reposing at Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara, F94 A250 on Friday from 3pm to 5pm with removal to her late residence to repose from 6 pm until rosary at 9pm and on Saturday from 12 noon until Rosary at 9pm. House private at all other times.

Funeral mass at 11am on Sunday in St Columba’s Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Bríd's Funeral Mass will be streamed on the parish webcam

Michael Friel, Kerry and Clonmany

The peaceful death has taken place of Michael Friel of Leedale, Caherslee, Tralee, County Kerry and formerly Dunaff, Clonmany.

Beloved husband of Breda and dearest father of James and Michael. He is sadly missed by his loving family, his grandchildren Elly & Rowan, daughters-in-law Brenda & Sarah, brothers Danny, Bernard, Gerard, Christy and John, sister Teresa Ann, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many good friends.

Michael's remains will repose at the Gleasure Funeral Home, Tralee, on Friday from 6pm to 8pm.

Funeral arriving to Our Lady and St Brendan’s Church, Tralee on Saturday at 12.30pm where the Requiem Mass for Michael will be celebrated at 1pm. Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam A private cremation will follow. 

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to The Palliative Care Unit, UHK via Kerry Hospice Foundation or care of The Gleasure Funeral Home, Tralee.

Sr Helen IBVM McGinty, Donegal Town and Dublin

The death has taken place peacefully at the Beaumont Hospital of Sr Helen McGinty, IVBM, Clar, Donegal Town and formerly Loreto Convent Balbriggan and Loreto Convent Letterkenny. 

Predeceased by her parents, mother Brigid Toher and father Bernard. Deeply regretted by her Loreto Community, her sisters Kathleen Meehan (Seamus RIP), Noreen Rooney (Peter) and Mai Mac Auley (Gerry). Greatly missed by her loving nieces and nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, great-grand nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.

Her remains will arrive at St Agatha’s Church, Clar, F94 N821 on Friday at approximately 6 pm to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass takes place on Saturday at 12 noon and may be viewed on the parish webcam with burial will be immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

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