Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Thursday evening, November 13

The following deaths have taken place:

- Anthony Breslin, Ballyshannon

- Brid Byrne, Carrick

- Joan Cunningham, Portnoo

- Molly Harkin, Cloghan

- Rory McCullagh, Ballindrait

- Gráinne (Grace) Ní Cheallaigh, Teelin

Anthony Breslin, Ballyshannon

The death has taken place of Anthony Breslin, 75 Ernedale Heights, Ballyshannon, F94 D6K7. He passed away peacefully in Sligo University Hospital under the gentle and exceptional care of the doctors, nurses and staff of the ICU and oncology wards surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Jim and Bridget, siblings Jim, Patsy, Kevin and Mary; sadly missed by his loving wife Marian and children Stephen, Dermot (Kate), Aidan (Claire) Kieran (Rachael) Martina (Patrick) Lisa and Claire, grandchildren Shannon, Brona, Aoife, Eoghan, David and Martin, his brother John, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, neighbours and close friends

His remains will repose at his late residence on Friday from 1pm to 9pm.

Removal from his late residence on Saturday at 10.30am to arrive at St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am with service of interment in the Abbey Assaroe Cemetery. The funeral Mass shall be streamed live on the parish webcam

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to Shout Cancer Care c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors Ballyshannon or any family member.

Brid Byrne, Carrick

The death has taken place of Brid Byrne, née Carr, Crove, Carrick. She passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family.

Predeceased by her husband Josie, her son Neil, daughter Máire, and granddaughter Niamh, she will be dearly missed by her son John (Rosemary), daughters Sorcha (Gerry), Noreen (Rory), Carmel, and Kathleen (Patrick); her beloved grandchildren Danielle, Natasha, Gráinne, Aoife, Róisín, Mairéad, Danny, Barry, and Darragh; sisters Tina and Eileen; brother-in-law Michael; extended family, friends and neighbours.

Her remains are reposing at McCabe’s Funeral Home, Ardara (F94VCK1) from 2pm to 8pm on Thursday, and at her residence (F94 FK51) from 12pm to 10pm on Friday. House private on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral from there on Saturday going to St Patrick’s Church, Meenaneary, for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial afterwards in Kilcar Cemetery.

Joan Cunningham, Portnoo

The death has taken place at her home of Joan Cunningham, Narin, Portnoo, F94X4C6.

Predeceased by her husband Andy, she will be forever missed by her children Andrew, Deirdre, John and Maureen, her 10 grandchildren and her 7 adored great grandchildren and all her relatives, neighbours and friends.

Her remains are reposing at her home.

Funeral from there on Saturday morning at 11.30am to St Conal's Church, Kilclooney for 12noon Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.Mass can be viewed live on Shovlin's Funeral Home Facebook page.

Family flowers only please.

Molly Harkin, Cloghan

Tá Molly Bean Uí Earcáin, Baile na mBan, An Clochán, imithe ar shlí na fírinne.

Ar shlí na fírinne roimpi, tá a fear céile, Francie, agus a hiníon, Nuala. Maireann a clann Lavina (Noel), Mary (Sean RIP), Bríd (John), Anne (John), Frank (Bridie), Joe (Philomena), Padraig (Paula), Seán (Breid), 26 dá garchlann agus 23 dá clann gharchlainne, a teaghlach, a comharsana, agus a cairde.

Beidh faire ar siúl i dteach a hiníon, Lavina Uí Theampaill, Tonn Dubh Mhic Thomáis, An Clochán, F93 EF67, Dé Céadaoin ó 12in go dtí 9in, agus Déardaoin ó 12in go dtí an t-aistriú go Teach Pobail Ghleann Fhinne, le haghaidh paidreacha ag 6:45in.

Beidh Aifreann sochraide ar siúl i dTeach Pobail Ghleann Fhinne, Dé hAoine ag 11rn, le hadhlachadh i Reilig Taobhóige.

The death has taken place at St Joseph's Community Hospital Stranorlar, of Molly Harkin Ballinaman, Cloghan.

Molly is predeceased by her husband Francie and daughter Nuala. Molly is sadly missed and deeply regretted by her daughters, Lavina (Noel), Mary (Sean RIP), Bríd (John), and Anne (John), sons Frank (Bridie), Joe (Philomena), Padraig (Paula), Seán (Breid), 26 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposal of Molly's remains continues at the home of her daughter, Lavina Temple, Thompsontonduff, Cloghan F93 EF67, on Thursday from 12 noon until removal at 6.15pm to Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Glenfin, for reception prayers at 6.45pm.

Requiem Mass will take place on Friday at 11am with burial afterwards in Kilteevogue Cemetery, Glenfin. Mass can be view on the parish webcam. ​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Barnes View Ward, St Joseph's Hospital, care of any family member or Marley Funeral Directors

Rory McCullagh, Ballindrait

The death has taken place of Rory McCullagh, Gortin North, Ballindrait, Donegal, F93 Y938. He passed away in Galway University Hospital after an illness borne with great strength.

Predeceased by his loving parents Paddy and Olive and his father-in-law Eamon Crerand; deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his devoted wife and best friend Andrea, his cherished son Cameron, his brothers and sisters, nieces, nephews, mother-in-law Mary Crerand (Milford), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Reposal of his remains continues at his residence on Thursday from 3pm until 10pm. House strictly private at all other times.

Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am in St Peter’s Church, Milford with burial afterwards in Milford Cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed on the parish webcam 

Gráinne (Grace) Ní Cheallaigh, Teelin

Fuair Gráinne (Grace) Ní Cheallaigh, Baile Mór, Teelin, Donegal, F94F658 bás go síochanta faoi chúram cinealta dhochtúirí agus altraí Otharlann Leitir Ceanainn.

Imithe roimpí ar slí na fírinne tá a athair Pádraig, a dearthár Proinnsias agus a deirfiúir, an leanbh Seosaimhín. Croíbhriste ina dhiadh tá a máthair Mary, a dearthár agus deirfiúiracha, Maryanne, Helen, Martina, Niall agus Bernadette, chomh maith le a beirt deirfiúir céile Janet agus Cathie. Bhí sí ina aintín ghrámhar le Pio (Kerri-Ann), Lisa (Michael), Taragh (Louis), Mary, Saoirse agus Kate agus seanaintín chuig Pippa agus Patrick. Cronófar go mór í i measc a gclann, col ceathracha agus comharsan.

Beidh sí a fhaire i dteach torraimh Shovlin in Ard an Rátha ar an 12ú Samháin on a dó go dtí a sé trathnóna agus arís ar an 13ú Samháin on a dó go dtí a ceathair a chlog. Aistreofar a chorp abhaile go Teileann, Déardaoin 13ú Samháin, ag fágáil teach torraimh Shovlin ar a ceathair a chlog. Teach príomhaideach don teaghlach agus cairde amháin.

Tabharfar a chorp go teach pobal Naomh Columba ar an Charraig ar an Aoine an 14ú d’Aifreann na sochraide ag meanlae agus cuirfear ina dhiaidh sin é sa reilig aitiúil.

Blathanna ón teaghlach amháin ach is féidir liúntas a thabhairt, más mian leat, chun sochar seirbhísí Cúram Ailse na hÉireann (nasc thíos) nó tríd an adhlacóir nó aon duine den chlann.

Grace Kelly, Ballymore, Teelin

Grace passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the doctors and nurses at Letterkenny University Hospital.

Predeceased by her father Patrick, her brother Proinnsias and infant sister Josephine; beloved daughter of Mary, loving sister to, Maryanne, Helen, Martina, Neil and Bernadette. She will be sadly missed by her sisters-in-law Janet and Cathie, her nephew Pio (Kerri-Ann) and her nieces Lisa (Michael), Taragh (Louis), Mary, Saoirse and Kate and her grandniece Pippa and grandnephew Patrick and a wide circle of family and friends.

Reposal of her remains continues in Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara, on Thursday from 2pm to 4pm followed by removal to her late residence in Teelin (travelling via Killybegs). House private to family and close friends.

Removal to St Columba’s Church, Carrick on Friday for funeral Mass at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Irish Cancer Society (link below) or through Curran’s Funeral Services or any family member.

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