Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Saturday evening, December 20

The following deaths have taken place:

- Mary Murphy, Ballyshannon

- Jimmy Wilkinson, Creeslough

- James Anthony Green, Quigley’s Point

- Thomas Meehan, Raphoe

- Neil Gibbons, Clonmany

- Mary Alice Black, Castlefinn

- Fr Tom Mullin, Malin Head and Manchester

- Conor Temple, Killygordon

- Eileen O'Doherty, Fanad

- Seamus Doherty, Letterkenny and Killygordon

- Bridget Mulhern, Bridgend

Mary Murphy, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Mary Murphy, East Rock, Ballyshannon.

She passed away peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Packie. Mary will be dearly missed by her family, Keith (Mairead), Arylene, Gavin (Louise), Michelle (Dave), Cathy (Joe) and Padraig, her niece Tina and daughter Terri, her grandchildren Siobhan (RIP), Brian, Padraig, Shane, Shauna, Grace, Kerry, Eoghan, Cillian, Megan and her great grandchildren Cain, Fiadh and Arabella.

Reposing on Sunday at the residence of her Daughter Michelle and son-in-law Dave's home, Ashbrook drive, Rossnowlagh Road, Ballyshannon, F94 Y228 from 1pm to 5pm with the house private to family outside of reposing times.

Removal from her late residence, The rock, on Monday at 11.45am to arrive at St. Joseph's Church, The Rock for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon with service of interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Mary to the Dialysis unit at Sligo University Hospital c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon.

The Murphy family would especially like to thank all the doctors, nurses and staff of the Dialysis Unit at Sligo University Hospital, The palliative care team and Bay view family practice, Ballyshannon for their care, compassion and attention shown to their mother over the past few years.

Jimmy Wilkinson, Creeslough

The peaceful death has taken place at home of Jimmy Wilkinson, Feymore, Creeslough F92 ED30.

Predeceased by his son Jim.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Eileen, sons Pat (Julie) and Joey, grandchildren Cory, Jason, Danny Jim, Katie, Aine and Orla and his great granddaughter Amber.

Jimmy’s remains will repose at his home from 4pm to 9pm on Saturday and 10am to 12noon on Sunday.

House private please outside of these times.

Funeral on Sunday at 2pm in St Michael’s Church Creeslough with burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu to the Parkinson’s Society C/O John McCafferty Undertaker or any family member.

James Anthony Green, Quigley’s Point

The death has occurred of James Anthony Green, North Andover, Massachusetts and formerly of Drung, Quigley’s Point, suddenly on December 12, with his beloved wife by his side.

James was born in Donegal, Ireland, on December 9, 1985, the son of James and Ann Green, and the youngest brother of Michael and Majella.

He and his wife, Michelle, emigrated to Boston in July 2013, where they built a successful life together.

Above all else, James was a devoted father, soccer coach, and all-round sports enthusiast to his cherished sons, Dylan (10) and Darragh (6).

Professionally, James was a highly respected payments expert in the banking sector, most recently holding the position of Senior Manager, Operational Risk Oversight, at Discover Financial Services.

James loved all things sport – from his beloved Donegal GAA team to his lifelong support of Manchester United, as well as his passion for all Boston sports teams.

He took his greatest pride in sharing his deep knowledge and love of sport with his two sons, especially through coaching the boys’ soccer teams in North Andover.

A natural with landscaping, James lovingly crafted a beautiful yard at the family home, always happiest seeing his boys and their neighborhood friends enjoying it.

He was also a talented cook, and his meals – and the love behind them – will be forever missed by his family.

James was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed by his childhood sweetheart and wife of 13 years, Michelle Green; his sons, Dylan and Darragh, of North Andover, Massachusetts; his parents, James and Ann Green; his brother Michael and his wife Nuala, his sister Majella, and his nieces Michaela, Aimee, Eimear, and Hannah.

He is also lovingly remembered by his in-laws, Peter and Bridie McLaughlin of Bundoran, Donegal; his sisters-in-law Karen, Megan, and Niamh, and their partners and children across Donegal, Sligo, and Tipperary; his aunts, uncles and cousins across Ireland and Glasgow, Scotland.

James will then return to his beloved Donegal, Ireland, where he will be laid to rest.

James’s remains will arrive at the Muff border on Saturday December 20 at approx 12pm to continue to his home in Drung, Quigley’s Point (F93 W5N3).

James’s remains will repose at the family home in Drung on Saturday from 4pm to 11pm and on Sunday from 11am to 11pm, where you are all welcome to pay your respects during those hours. All other times are private please including the morning of the Funeral.

Funeral from there on Monday at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in St. Columba’s Church, Drung followed by interment in Drung cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on www.stcolumbasdrung.net.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Thomas Meehan, Raphoe

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Thomas Meehan, known as Tommy, 17 Cathedral Hill, Raphoe.

Predeceased by his parents Tommy and May and brother Don.

Tommy will be forever loved and cherished by his wife Rose, daughters Angela, Susan and Lorraine, sons Antony, Christopher and Garrett, their partners, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

His remains will repose at Terence McClintock’s Funeral Home at Ballyboe, Convoy (F93WF54) on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st from 3pm to 6pm, where you are welcome to call to pay your respects.

The house is strictly private please at the request of the deceased.

The funeral will leave from his home at 17 Cathedral Hill at on Monday 22nd at 10.30am, going to St Eunan’s Church, Raphoe, for Funeral Prayers at 11am, followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 2.30pm.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Surgical Two Ward, Letterkenny University Hospital, care of Terence McClintock Funeral Director.

Neil Gibbons, Clonmany

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Neil Gibbons, Ballyhallion, Clonmany F93 K688.

Loving Husband of Helen, dear father of Neil (Amanda), Kathleen (Emmet), Billy (Roseena) & Paddy (Sinéad).

Son of the late Packie and Brigid and brother of the late Liam.

Remembered by his grandchildren, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends.

Neil’s remains will repose at his home tomorrow, Saturday 20th December from 11am.

Funeral leaving from there Monday at 10.30am, going to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany for requiem Mass at 11am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please. House private please from 10pm till 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live here.

Mary Alice Black, Castlefinn

The death has occurred of Mary Alice Black, 30 Hillhead, Castlefin, at Donegal Hospice.

Wake from 5pm on Friday, December 19 at her late residence.

Funeral from there at 10 am Sunday 21 going to St Mary’s Church, Castlefin, for 10:30am requiem mass and burial immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Sorely missed by her loving husband John senior, daughters Anne-Marie McMahon and Caroline Colton (Jason), sons John, Stephen, Brian, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Fr Tom Mullin, Malin Head and Manchester

The death has taken place in Nazareth House, Fahan, of Fr Tom Mullin, late of Bree, Malin Head, and the Diocese of Salford, Manchester.

Brother of the late Jim Mullin, Teresa McLaughlin, and Mary Mullin. Deeply regretted by his sister-in-law, Patricia Mullin, and his Mullin and McLaughlin (Sheosa) nieces and nephews.

Resposing at his home in Bree, Malin Head where all are welcome to pay respects.

Funeral from there on Sunday at 10.20am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Lagg followed by Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Donations in lieu of flowers, to Nazareth House Fahan care of any family member or Eamon Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Conor Temple, Killygordon

The tragic death has occurred of 13 years old Conor Temple, Cavan Lower, Killygordon F93 AN8H.

Beloved son of Clare and Aidan, much loved brother to Aoibhin and Matthew, cherished grandson of Carmel and Laurence, and the late Bridget and Pat.

Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken parents, sister, brother, grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Remains reposing at his late residence on Saturday, December 20 from 12 noon to 9pm.

Funeral leaving from his late residence on Sunday morning at 10.20 am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate Stranorlar, at 11am.

Interment in Drumboe cemetery.

The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the webcam.

Family time please on the morning of the funeral.

Eileen O'Doherty, Fanad

The sudden death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Sr Eileen O’Doherty, (IBVM), Ballyheerin, Fanad.

Predeceased by her brothers, James, John and Fr. Dan, and her sister, Anne Deeney.

Deeply regretted by her brother Michael, sister Mary O’Donnell and her sisters-in-law, Mary and Bridie. Sadly missed by her nieces and nephews.

Remains reposing at her late residence from 12 noon to 9pm on Friday and Saturday. Rosary each night at 9pm.

House private both nights after the rosary and on the morning of the funeral.

Requiem Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Ballyheerin, Fanad, on Sunday at 1pm.

Internment afterwards in Massmount Cemetery.

The funeral mass may be viewed on Bradley/O’Doherty Funeral Director’s Facebook page.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Oncology Ward c/o any family member.

Seamus Doherty, Letterkenny and Killygordon

The peaceful death has taken place at St. Eunan’s Nursing Home, Woodlands, Letterkenny on Thursday, December 18 of Seamus Doherty, 15 Orchard Grove, Ballyraine Letterkenny F92 RWV8, and formerly from Railway Road, Killygordon.

Deeply missed by his loving son Noel, nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, cousins and extended family, friends and neighbours.

Seamus is predeceased by his wife Sally (2017), parents William and Minnie, sisters Maureen Deery, Kitty Doherty and his brother Liam Doherty.

Seamus’ remains will repose at his late residence on Friday and Saturday from 12 noon until 10pm with Rosary both nights at 9pm.

Requiem Mass on Sunday at 11.30am in the Church of The Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine which can be viewed on the parish YouTube channel.

Interment afterwards in New Leck Cemetery, Letterkenny.

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.

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