Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Tuesday morning, December 9

The following deaths have taken place:

- Padraig Gallagher, Cloghan

- John Boyce, Termon

- Charlie Doherty, Greencastle

- Philip McLaughlin, Buncrana

- Tina Duffy, Newtowncunningham

- Annie Marie McKinley, Dunfanaghy

- Charlie Callaghan, Ramelton

- Edward McCosker, Lifford

- Tara Scanlon,  Killygordon

- Maria McMenamin, Rossnowlagh

- Maxi McCreary, Killygordon

- Andy McCallion, Muff

Padraig Gallagher, Cloghan

The death has taken place in Eltham, London, of Padraig Gallagher (Big Pat), formerly from Ardlaghan, Cloghan, Co. Donegal. Pre-deceased by his parents Annie and Edward Gallagher and his brother-in-law Liam Kelly.

Sadly missed by his brothers, Fr Eddie and John (Mary) and his sister Annie (John). Deeply regretted by his nieces, nephews, the wider family circle, neighbours and friends.

Padraig's Remains will repose at the home of his sister, Annie Kelly in Ardlaghan (F93 YP46) from 12 noon on Thursday, December 11.

Requiem Mass will be at 12 noon on Friday in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Glenfin (F93 FH98), with burial afterwards in Kilteevogue Cemetery in the family plot.

The funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam.

John Boyce, Termon

The death has occurred of John Boyce, Drumfin, Termon, Donegal, F92 TD70.

He passed peacefully in the hands of the caring staff in the Donegal Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. 

Predeceased by his parents Johnny and Mary and brother James. Survived by his wife Bridget, son Declan (Jeanine). Deeply regretted by brothers Brian, Joe, Tony, Willie & sister Mary. Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, extended family members, neighbours & friends.

John's remains will be reposing at his late residence on Tuesday, December 9 from 3pm until 10pm and on Wednesday from 10am until 10pm. 

Funeral from there on Thursday morning going to St Columba’s Church Termon for requiem mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Charlie Doherty, Greencastle

The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Charlie Doherty, Carrowhugh, Greencastle F93 HC59.

Predeceased by his wife Sarah and much loved father of Jayne, Ellen, William and Gwyneth.

Devoted grandfather to all his grandchildren.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his daughter-in-law Kelly and sons-in-law Sean and Alan, his sisters, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Charlie’s remains will repose at his home from 5pm on Tuesday, December 9 where all are welcome to pay respects.

Funeral from there on Thursday at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Ballybrack, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Family time from 10pm to 11am.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Musical Memories and Ard Aoibheann Dementia Unit Carndonagh Community Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Philip McLaughlin, Buncrana

The death has taken place at Beech Hill Manor of Philip McLaughlin (Philips) Dunree, Linsfort, Buncrana, F93RX89.

Predeceased by his parents, John & Kathleen, brother Johnny, and sisters Mary Ellen, Kathleen, Cissie, and Brigid.

Lovingly remembered by his wife Kathleen, sons Philip (Catherine), Paul (Nicola), Daughters Kathleen, Mary (Derek), Claire (Marty), Sadie (Nicholas), Grace (Jamie), his sisters Mena and Patsy, his grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, Brothers-in-law, and sister-in-law; wider Family circle and friends.

Philip’s remains will be reposing at his late residence from 8 pm this evening, Monday 8th December, where all are welcome to pay their respects.

Leaving there at 10.30 am on Wednesday, going to Star of the Sea Church, Desertegney for 11 am Requiem Mass with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Mass can be viewed live on www.youtube.com/@buncranaparish.

House private from 10 pm – 10 am both nights and Private on the morning of the Funeral, please.

Family flowers only please, Donations in lieu if desired to The Alzheimer’s Association c/o Porter Funeral Directors.

May Philip Rest in Peace,

Tina Duffy, Newtowncunningham

The death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice of Tina Duffy (née McGee), Cottage Farm, Newtowncunningham, Co. Donegal, F93 Y0Y9.

Tina will be lovingly missed by her husband William, daughters Emma (Shaun) and Tara (Lee), grandchildren Gracie and Olivia, sisters Dolores McNulty, Carmel McDaid, Veronica Burns, Teresa Carlin, brothers Tommy McGee and Liam McGee, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and all her extended family and friends.

She was predeceased by her parents William and Gracie, and brothers John and Barney, brothers-in-law Oliver McDaid, Seamus McNulty and Jim McDevitt. May they all rest in peace.

Removal from Kelly’s Funeral Home, Oakfield, Raphoe, F93 KP0N, on Tuesday, December 9 at 2pm, going to her late residence to repose for wake until 10pm.

Wake on Tuesday from 3:00pm to 10.00pm and Wednesday from 10:00am to 10:00pm.

Family time on the morning of the funeral, please. Cortege leaving her late residence on Thursday, at 10:30am in the morning going to All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham, for 11:00am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

The Mass can be viewed online at www.newtownkilleaparish.com.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to The Donegal Hospice directly, online or c/o any family member, or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.

One-way system is in place, please follow the signs. Additional parking available in Duffy Express Freight yard.

Annie Marie McKinley, Dunfanaghy

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Annie Marie (Nan) McKinley (nee Dunleavy), Kill Brea, Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal, F92 X0C7.

Sadly missed and much loved by her sons Fred (Kathleen) and James (Mary), her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister Martha, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Reposing at her home from on Monday, December 8 at 4.00pm.

Funeral Service in Holy Trinity Church, Hornhead Road, Dunfanaghy, on Wednesday at 1.00pm. Burial afterwards in Clondahorkey Cemetery.

Family time, please, from 10.00 p.m. to 10.00 a.m. and on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to The Creeslough Day Centre c/o any family member or James Harkin Funeral Director.

Charlie Callaghan, Ramelton

The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Charlie Callaghan, Ballyare, Ramelton.

Deeply regretted by his loving family, daughters Anne Marie Mc Gee (Denis) and Roisin, sons Packie and Johnny (Tara), and their mother Bernie, grandchildren Dylan, Caolain, Emma, Chloe and Charlie, great-grandson Cody, nephews, extended family and friends.

Reposing at the residence of his son Johnny and Tara Callaghan, Gortnavern, Coolboy, Letterkenny, F92 HYD7, from 6pm on Monday, December 8.

Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11 am in St Peter’s Church, Milford. Burial afterwards in Tully Cemetery.

Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Peter’s Church, Milford.

Family time from 10pm until 10am and on the morning of the funeral.

Edward McCosker, Lifford

The death has taken place on December 8 at Letterkenny University Hospital of Edward McCosker, 2 Butcher Street, Lifford.

Beloved husband of the late Margaret (Peggy) and brother of the late Thomas, Joe and Billy.

Reposing at his niece Margaret McGrinder’s home, 31 Mourne Place, Strabane on Monday, December 8 from 6p.m.

Funeral leaving his niece’s home on Tuesday at 9.25a.m. for Requiem Mass in St Patrick's Church, Murlog, Lifford at 10a.m.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Deeply regretted by his sorrowing nieces, nephews and family circle.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Family time please from 10p.m. to 11a.m. and on the morning of the funeral.

The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam.

Tara Scanlon,  Killygordon

The death has occurred of Tara Scanlon, formerly Drumavish, Crossroads, Killygordon. F93 RF78.

Predeceased by her mother Nora.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughter Chloe, father Eddie, brother Edward, sisters Elaine and Edel, extended family and friends.

Reposing at the home of her father Eddie Scanlon at Drumavish, Crossroads, Killygordon on Monday, December 8 from 6pm to 9pm and on Tuesday from 12noon to 9pm.

Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday at 10.20 am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon.

Interment in the adjoining churchyard.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live here.

Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired directly to the Donegal Hospice  or care of any family member.

Family on the morning of the funeral please.

Maria McMenamin, Rossnowlagh

The sudden death has occurred of Maria Frances Josephine McMenamin, Corker, Rossnowlagh, at her residence.

Beloved daughter of the late Mary & Dan McMenamin, Corker, Rossnowlagh.

Jo lived for many years in America. She made her home in Braintree, Boston, with her precious son Danny, who sadly predeceased her just a little over one year ago. Beloved sister to Anna/June, Donal, Nuala, Pauline & their partners. Doting grandmother / Baba to her darlings Shelby and Bailey.

Aunty Josie to Timothy, Siobhan & Hannah. Aunty Jo to her many much-loved nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Godmother to Jo-Ann and Stuart. Her much-loved cousins, lifelong friends and neighbours.

Jo will be sadly missed by so many on both sides of the Atlantic.

 Reposing on Saturday, December 13 at 1.30pm to 3.30pm at John McGee & Sons Funeral home, Belleek Rd, Ballyshannon, F94ED21 where everyone is welcome to say their goodbyes. Followed by private cremation. 

Please join her family for soup and sandwiches in Dorrian's Hotel, Main Street, Ballyshannon at 3.45pm.

Maxi McCreary, Killygordon

The death has taken place at Brindley Manor Nursing home of Maxi McCreary, Glebe House, Ballinacor, Killygordon, F93 N2RT, surrounded by his loving family.

He is predeceased by his parents Kathleen and William, son Wesley, brother Derek and brother-in-law Tom.

Maxi will be deeply missed by his loving wife Louise, sons Darren (Lorraine), Brian, daughter Maxine (John).

Much-loved granda of Caitlín, Sophie, Josh, James and Ben.

Sadly missed by his sisters Muriel (Jimmy), Frankie, Wendy (Robert), sister-in-law Anne (Peter) and their daughter Kerry, the wider family circle, all Topline McCreary staff and his many friends.

His remains will repose at his late residence on Monday, December 8 from 10am to 10pm.

Funeral leaving from his home on Tuesday at 1.30pm, going to Donoughmore Presbyterian Church, Liscooley for 2pm Service of Thanksgiving, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

The house is private to family only please on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland, care of Terence McClintock Funeral Director.

Andy McCallion, Muff

The death has occurred of Andy McCallion, Iskaheen, Muff on December 7, peacefully at the Donegal Hospice.

Predeceased by his wife Mary and sadly missed by his son Seamus (Rosemary), his daughters Mary and Kathleen (Jonathan) and grandchildren Mollie, Jack, Ciaran, Aine, Andrea, Patrick and great-grandchildren India, Ionah and Arlo.

Funeral from his home on Tuesday at 10:30 am for 11am requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Iskaheen, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Family time 10pm to 10am and on the morning of the funeral, please.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

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