Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Thursday evening, December 18

The following deaths have taken place:

- Kathleen Diver, Bundoran

- Jimmy Mc Ginley, Falcarragh

- Helen Foster, Strabane and Lifford

- Bridget Mulhern, Bridgend

- Mary Devenny, Letterkenny

- Kathleen Scanlon, Killygordon

- Elizabeth McCole, Malin

- John Devaney, Glenvar

- Louise Sheridan, Buncrana

Kathleen Diver, Bundoran

The death has occurred of Kathleen Diver (née Fitzgerald), Sheil Ave, Bundoran, Co. Donegal and late of The Richie Fitzgerald Ceili Band.
She passed away suddenly at home on December 18 surrounded by her loving family.

Forever loved and sadly missed by her beloved husband Sean, her adored and treasured daughters Marie-Therese, Gráinne, Angela and Joan, her sisters Josephine and Mary, her brothers and sisters-in-law and all her many nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Predeceased by her parents Richard & Ann Fitzgerald and her dear brothers Richie and Barney.

Kathleen will be reposing at the Family Home, Sheil Ave, Bundoran (F94XY99) on Friday from 4pm to 8pm. All welcome.

Removal from the Family Home on Saturday at 10.45am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am.

Removal afterwards to St. Ninnidh’s Cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran for burial service.

Kathleen’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie.

Jimmy Mc Ginley, Falcarragh

The sudden death has taken place at his home of Jimmy Mc Ginley (Jimmy Tracey), 48 Ballina, Falcarragh, Co Donegal F92 V3AO and formerly of Rocktown, Falcarragh.

Predeceased by his son Pio, parents Michael and Mary, brothers Neil and Patrick.

Survived by his loving wife Margaret, daughters Amanda, Mary, Sarah, Katie, Jamie and Maggie, sons-in-law, his 18 grandchildren, nephews, niece and a circle of family and friends.

His remains are reposing at his residence at 48 Ballina, Falcarragh F92 V3AO on Thursday, December 18 from 12 noon to 9.00pm and on Friday from 12 noon to 9.00pm.

Rosary both nights at 9.00pm. House private after Rosary and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral from there on Saturday  for 11.00am requiem Mass in St Finian’s Church, Falcarragh F92 X302 with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live.

Helen Foster, Strabane and Lifford

The death has taken place on December 17 at Silverdale Care Home of Helen Foster (née Gormley) formerly Harte, late of Brookvale, Strabane and formerly of Lifford.

Beloved wife of the late Brian Foster and the late Billy Harte, much-loved sister of Malachy, sister-in-law of Mary and loving aunt of Allen, Yvonne and Sabrina.

Reposing at Quigley`s Funeral Home on Friday, December 19 from 4pm with removal at 6p.m.to St Mary`s Church, Melmount to repose overnight.

Requiem Mass on Saturday (December 20th) at 10am. Interment afterwards in St Patrick`s Cemetery, Murlog, Lifford.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing brother, sister-in-law, nieces, nephew and family circle.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.

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

Bridget Mulhern, Bridgend

The peaceful death has occurred, surrounded by her loving family, of Bridget Mulhern née McKinney Carrowreagh, Bridgend,Co Donegal.

Bridget is predeceased by her husband Mickey her sister Kathleen, brother Henry , Bridget will be sadly missed and never forgotten by her cherished family Danny (Val) Henry, Michael (Ann), Rose (Morris), Kathleen (Henry), Peter (Louise), John (Maire), William (Pascal), Mary (Jimmy), her Siblings Mick, John, Patrick, Teresa, Dinny , Liam, Tony, Sarah .

Her cherished grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, sisters in law, brothers in law, cousins and the wider family circle .

Bridget’s remains will be reposing at her home from 5pm on Thursday, December 18, where all are welcome to pay  respects.

Funeral from there on Sunday leaving at 9.30am going to St Mary’s Church Cockhill for 11am Mass with Burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.

Family flowers only. Funeral can be viewed live here.

Mary Devenny, Letterkenny

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Mary (Mae) Devenny (Née Mc Ginty), 25 Ballymacool Terrace, Letterkenny.

Pre-deceased by her loving husband William Devenny, her parents Catherine and Thomas Mc Ginty and her brother Thomas.

Sadly missed by her daughter Majella (Robert) Mc Dowell, son Gabriel (Elaine) and daughter Deirdre, grandchildren Kelsey, Chloe, Dylan, Mia, Aimee, Jonathan and Laila, her sister Bridie O’Donnell and brothers Pat and Brendan, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at her late residence from 6pm to 10pm on Thursday, December 18 and from 11am and 10pm Friday, December 19. Rosary both nights at 9pm.

Funeral Mass in St Eunan’s Cathedral on Saturday, December 20 at 11am with burial afterwards in Conwal Cemetery.

Mass can be viewed live here. Family time on the morning of the funeral please. Family flowers only with donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice, c/o any family members or Con Mc Daid Funeral Directors.

Kathleen Scanlon, Killygordon

The death has occurred of Kathleen (Katie) Scanlon, Drumavish, Crossroads, Killygordon. F93 A309.

Predeceased by her husband Hughie, son Tim, and daughter Winnie.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughters Annie May (Adrian), Margaret (Brendan), Kathleen (Gerard), son Andy (Annmarie), son in law Tommy, by her 16 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, extended family and friends.

Reposing at her home at Drumavish, Crossroads, Killygordon on Thursday, December 18 from 5pm to 10pm and on Friday from 12 pm to 10pm.

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

Interment in the adjoining churchyard.The Requiem Mass can be viewed live here. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Elizabeth McCole, Malin

The death has occurred in her 101st year of Elizabeth McCole, Camata, Malin, peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Edward and much loved mother of Richard, Nuala (John), Maureen, Eilish (Paddy), Eamonn (Maureen), Patricia (Shaun), Mairead (Jimmy RIP), Seamus and Kathleen.

Devoted granny to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sister-in-law Mary-Rose Baillie and brother-in-law Charlie McCole, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Elizabeth’s remains are now at her home (F93 KH32), where all are welcome to pay respects on Thursday, December 18 from 10am until 10pm, with parking and a shuttle bus in operation from Byrne Seafoods.

Funeral from there on Friday at 11.20am for 12pm Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Aughaclay followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

The family home is private on the morning of the funeral please.

John Devaney, Glenvar

The death has taken place of John Devaney, Lurganbrack, Glenvar, peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Bríd.

Dear father of Martin and Sheila. He will be sadly missed by his son, daughter, sisters-in-law Marian McConigley (Fanad), Teresa Devaney (Mayo), brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

House strictly private please. Removal at 6:00pm on Thursday, December 18 from Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountaintop, Letterkenny (F92XE35) to St Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Glenvar (F92D897) to repose overnight.

Requiem Mass at 11:00am on Friday, December 19 followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Louise Sheridan, Buncrana

The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Louise Sheridan (Née) Deehan, 30 Lisowen Avenue, Buncrana.

Loving mother of Oran, Ciara, Aimee and Jamie.

Dear daughter of Vincent and Marie Deehan, Sister of Martina (Darren), Bernadette (Kieran), Donna (Fearghal) and Gary.

Sadly missed by her children, parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, family circle and friends.

Remains will repose at her parents home 30 Lisowen Avenue from 7pm on Wednesday, December 17, Thursday and Friday.

Funeral from there on Saturday at 10.30am going to St Mary’s Church Cockhill for 11am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu to ICU Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.

House private from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Church service can be viewed online here.

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