Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Tuesday morning, January 13

The following deaths have taken place:

- Vivien Holt, Malin

- Anne Doohan, Termon and USA

- Davy Murray, Ramelton

- Alfie Gallagher, St Johnston

- Mary O’Brien, Mayo and Ardara

- Maureen Flynn, Bundoran

- Lily Harley, Letterkenny

- Bill Meehan, Convoy

Vivien Holt, Malin

The death has taken place peacefully at Carndonagh Community Hospital of Vivien Holt, Goorey, Malin.

Oredeceased by her husband John and much loved mother of Caroline (RIP), Marianne and James; beloved grandmother of Edward, Patrick, Michael, Catherine and Esmé and Gran-Gran of Tilly, Evie and Romy; predeceased by her sister Sheila and sadly missed by her sisters, Di, Val and Ros, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Vivien's remains will repose at her home on Friday from 12pm to 6pm where you are all welcome to pay your respects.

Funeral Service will take place on Saturday at 2pm in Cloncha Parish Church, Malin Town, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Flowers are welcome or donations in lieu if desired to RNLI C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Anne Doohan, Termon and USA

The death has taken place of Anne Doohan, of Broomall, PA. 

Born in Gortnalaragh Termon, Co Donegal, Ireland, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Rose (née McDaid) Friel. Anne was the beloved wife of the late Peter J Doohan; the loving mother of Marianne Kavchok (the late Michael), Caroline Wilkinson, Rosalie Reeve (the late Robert), and Sheila Doohan. She was the devoted and caring grandmother of Gabriel Wilkinson, Andrea Wilkinson, Lindsay Kavchok, and Michael Kavchok. She is survived by her brother in Ireland, Colm Friel, as well as her many nieces and nephews in the USA, Ireland, and the UK. She is also survived by her four godchildren, Eileen Pollock-Stanton, Bridin Gallagher, Rosemarie O’Malley-Halt, and Carmel Pollock-Mortimore. Anne is predeceased by her siblings, Mary Friel, Bridget Pollock, Sarah Friel, Ellen McCauley, James Friel, Rose Bourke, Hugh Friel, and Nora O’Malley.

Relatives and friends are invited to honor Anne at a Viewing on Friday from 9am to 10am at St Pius X Church, 220 Lawrence Road, Broomall, PA 19008, followed by a Funeral Mass commencing at 10am. Funeral Mass to be live streamed here Interment thereafter at SS Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Anne’s memory to National Centre Padre Pio, https://www.padrepio.org/donate/memorial-gifts/

Davy Murray, Ramelton

The death has taken place peacefully at home, of Davy Murray, Whiteleas, Ramelton, Donegal, F92 Y2F9.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Annabella, daughters Marian (Vinnie), Bernadette (John) and Angela, sons John (Margaret), David (Anne Marie), Francis (Cathy), Christopher (Janette), Paul (Patricia), Kieran (Olivia), Trevor (Nicole), Nicholas, Raymond, Kevin (Kelly-Anne) and Dessie (Grace), 33 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, sisters Martha and Susan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. He is predeceased by his brothers James and John.

His remains are reposing at his home on Tuesday from 2pm until 10pm and on Wednesday from 11am until 10pm. Those attending the wake between the hours of 6pm and 10pm should park at St Mary’s Church Car Park, F92 D264, and a bus will be provided from there. Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam

Alfie Gallagher, St Johnston

The death has occurred of Alfie Gallagher, Ardagh, St Johnston. 

Lovingly missed by his daughters and sons Clare (Paul), Jim (Libby), Feargal (Georgina), Áine (Tommy), and Alfie (Natasha); his grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and all his extended family and friends. Alfie was predeceased by his wife Anne. 

Alfie's remains will repose at his late residence on Tuesday from 6pm to 9pm, and on Wednesday from 12pm to 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral, please.

The funeral cortege will leave his late residence on Thursday at 10.15am, travelling to All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham, for 11am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in St Columba’s Church, Drumoghill.

Mary O’Brien, Mayo and Ardara

The death has taken place of Mary O’Brien, née Ward, Treenduff, Bohola, County Mayo and formerly of Lagunna, Ardara. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the wonderful care of Mayo University Hospital.

Predeceased by her parents Francis and Mary Ellen Ward, she is sadly missed by her husband Michael, sons Jon and Aiden, daughters-in-law Adrienne and Niamh, grandchildren Kayleigh, Cormac and Finn, her sisters Peggy Roarty, (Creeslough), Bridget McGee, (Falcarragh), and brother John, (Ardara), nephews, nieces, neighbours, and friends.

Her remains are reposing at the Sheridan Memorial Community Centre, Bohola, F12 VP28, on Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm.

Funeral mass in the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara, Co. Donegal, on Thursday at 12 noon, followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed on the church webcam 

Maureen Flynn, Bundoran

The death has taken place of Maureen Flynn, née Banks, East end, Bundoran. She passed away peacefully in the gentle and exceptional care of the wonderful doctors, nurse and staff at the Nazareth House Nursing Unit, Sligo, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Thomas, grandson Sean Flynn, brothers Padraic Banks and John Banks; beloved mother to Brendan (Caroline), Martin, Trisha, Michael (Amanda)l brandchildren and great grand children; forever remembered by her extended family, neighbours and friends.

Her remains are reposing at Breslin's Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran on Tuesday from 4pm to 8pm. House private please.

Removal from the Funeral Home on Wednesday at 10.40am to arrive at Our Lady's Star of the Sea Church, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am with service of interment in St Ninnidh's cemetery, Bundoran. Mass will be streamed live on the parish webcam

Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Maureen to the Nazareth House Patients Comfort Fund c/o Patrick McKenna funeral directors, Ballyshannon or any family member.

Lily Harley, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice, of Lily Harley née Price, Curraghleas, Letterkenny F92 HHF1.

Deeply missed by her loving daughters Bríghde (Andy), Isle of Man and Marian (Liam), Letterkenny and her son John (Veronica), Bruckless, sister Nellie McHugh (Charlie), Letterkenny, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours. Lily is predeceased by her husband Joe, her parents and brothers and sisters.

Lily’s remains will repose at her late residence on Tuesday from 11am until 10pm with Rosary at 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral from there on Wednesday at 1.15pm going to St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 2pm Requiem Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny Interment will take place afterwards in Conwal Cemetery, Letterkenny. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.

Bill Meehan, Convoy

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Bill Meehan, 201 Townparks, Convoy, F93 XAR2.

Predeceased by his parents Rose and Robert, and brother-in-law PJ. Beloved brother of his twin sister Mary Maguire, and his sister Margaret Ponsonby (Eunan), his nieces, nephews and the wider family circle. He will be sadly missed by his carer Noelle, his neighbours and many friends.

Funeral leaving from his home on Tuesday at 10.30am, going to St Mary’s Church, Convoy for 11am Funeral Mass followed by burial in the old graveyard. Family time please on Saturday and on the morning of the funeral.

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