Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Wednesday evening, January 14

The following deaths have taken place:

- Elish McGinley, Bruckless

- Bill Sheridan, Galway and Creeslough

- Imelda McLoone, Ballyshannon and Longford

- Vivien Holt, Malin

- Edward McGettigan, Kilmacrennan

- Leslie Burnett, Ballyshannon and Down

- John Dorrian, Inver

- Anne Doohan, Termon and USA

- Angela Flanagan, Ballyshannon

- Davy Murray, Ramelton

- Alfie Gallagher, St Johnston

- Mary O’Brien, Mayo and Ardara

Elish McGinley, Bruckless

The death has occurred of Elish McGinley, Brighton and formerly of Loughmult, Bruckless. She passed away peacefully at Maycroft Manor Care Home on on December 5.

Predeceased by her parents Rose and Francis, sisters Anne, Sally and brother Danny; sadly missed by her brothers and sisters, Mary, John, Peg, Goretti (Peter), Vera (Hugh), Brendan (Marian), Celine (Denis) and Roger (Marcia) and her many nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.

Funeral mass was held on Thursday, January 8t in St John The Baptist Catholic Church, Brighton followed by private cremation at Downs Crematorium, Bear Road, Brighton.

A memorial Mass will be held for Elish in the Church of St Joseph and St Conal, Bruckless on Saturday, January 17 at 11am, followed by internment of ashes in the family plot.

Donations in lieu of flowers to the MSA Trust care of any family member.

Bill Sheridan, Galway and Creeslough

The death has taken place of William (Bill) Sheridan, Stradbally East, Kilcolgan, County Galway and formerly of Creeslough,  and Philadelphia, USA. Bill passed away in the tender care of his family in his home at Stradbally East.

Predeceased by his parents John and Madge, sister Mary and brothers Danny and Gerard. Beloved husband of Mary and dearly loved father of son Billy and daughters Marie and Christine. He will be sadly missed by his sons-in-law Robert and Stephen and daughter-in-law Bernie. Bill was a very proud grandfather to Adam, Danial, Molly, Stephen, Megan, Shirine and Luke and great granddaughter Mila. He is survived by his sister-in-law Margaret (Glasgow), nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

His remains are reposing at Suaimhneas on the grounds of the Church of the Annunciation, Clarinbridge, H91 HW58 on Friday  from 5pm to 6.30pm.

Funeral in St Colman's Church, Roveagh, H91XK29 on Saturday at 11am. Burial will take place afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Galway Hospice.

Imelda McLoone, Ballyshannon and Longford

The death has occurred at Sligo University Hospital surrounded by her loving family, of Imelda McLoone, née Kelly, Abbeylane, Ballyshannon, and formerly of Ballymahon, County Longford.

Predeceased by her husband Michael, her parents Michael and Josephine, her sister Maisie and her brothers Hugh, Brendan and Matt, she is survived by her children Michael, David, Philip and Caroline, her daughters in-law Elaine, Aoife and Louise and son in-law Noel. Adored by her grandchildren Aaron, Kate, Daniel, Nicole, Emily and Conall. Brother Mike (Washington DC) and in-laws Catherine McLoone, Catherine Kelly, Peter and Liz, Paul and Marie, nieces, nephews, all her extended family and many friends.

Her remains are reposing at her residence Abbeylane, Ballyshannon, F94 F6D7 on Thursday from 4pm to 8pm and Friday from 3pm to 7pm. The house shall be private to family outside of reposing times and on the morning of the funeral. 

Removal on Saturday from her residence for 11am funeral Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon followed by burial afterwards in the Abbey Cemetery. The funeral Mass shall be streamed live on the parish webcam 

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.

Edward McGettigan, Kilmacrennan

The death has taken place of Edward McGettigan, Kilconnell Glebe, Kilmacrennan. Edward passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his beloved wife, Margaret; his grandchildren Donna, Joseph, and Christopher; his son-in-law Seamus; his parents, Eamon and Mary, he is deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family: Marie (Gerry), Laurence (Eileen), Colette, Michael (Joanie), Brendan (Marian), Fidelma (Seamus RIP), Declan (Donna), Adrian (Mary), Martina (Pete), and Raymond (Tracey); his many cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and his beloved sister Susan.

Edward's remains are reposing at his late residence on Wednesday from 4pm to 10pm and on Thursday from 10am to 10pm. Parking is available at the car park opposite Thatch Cottage, Kilmacrennan, F92 YD92. Family time on the morning of the funeral, please.

Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am in St Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan. 

Leslie Burnett, Ballyshannon and Down

The death has occurred of Leslie Burnett, 1 Abbey view Terrace, Ballyshannon, and formerly of Strangford, County Down. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Harry and Ethel, he is deeply regretted by his partner Margaret, sister Sylvia, brother in-law John and nephews Ciarán, Jamie and Robbie, all extended family and friends.

His remains are reposing at his late residence (F94 V304) on Thursday from 2pm to 8pm.

Funeral Service on Friday 11am at St Anne's Church, Ballyshannon followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, for 4pm Service.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if so desired to St Anne's Church c/o John McGee & Sons Funeral Directors or any family member.

John Dorrian, Inver

The death has occurred of John Dorrian, Meenachan, Inver, County Donegal. He passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Harbour Lights Nursing Home, Bruckless, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his sisters Nancy Dorrian and Mary Arnold and his great grand nephews Cooper and Eoin Aronold, he will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and -nephews, great-grand-nieces and -nephews, and a large circle of family, neighbours and friends.

John’s remains will repose at his nephew John Arnold’s home at Meenachan, Inver, F94 TW30 on Wednesday and Thursday from 12 noon until 9pm with Rosary at 9pm each night.

Removal on Friday at 10.30am to the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses for 11am funeral Mass with internment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. John’s funeral can be viewed on the parish webcam 

Family Flowers only please. Donations if desired in lieu to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland care of John McGowan Funeral Directors or any family member.

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/

Angela Flanagan, Ballyshannon

The death has taken place of Angela Flanagan, née Feely, East Port Ballyshannon, and formerly of Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim. She passed away peacefully in the gentle and exceptional care of the wonderful doctors, nurses and staff at the Ballyshannon Community Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her brother Ciaran, Angela will be dearly missed by her husband Tony, her sister Frances, her niece and nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

House private please. Funeral to arrive at St Joseph's Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon on Wednesday at 7pm to repose overnight.

Mass of the Resurrection at 11.30am on Thursday with service of cremation at Lakelands, Crematorium, Dublin Road, County Cavan at 4pm. 

Family Flowers only; donations in memory of Angela to the Ballyshannon Community Hospital Patient Comfort Fund c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon or any family member. 

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 with wake continuing 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 are reposing at his late residence, with wake continuing 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, on Thursday at 12 noon, followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed on the church webcam 

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