Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Saturday evening, January 31

The following deaths have taken place:

- Adrian Mc Hugh, Derrybeg and Galway

- Ita Kernan, Dublin and Newtowncunningham

- Lawrence O'Toole, Finglas and Killybegs

- Andrew Dinsmore, Ballintra

- Kathleen Martin, Fanad

- Rita McLaughlin, Lifford

- Tommy Curry, England and Glenswilly

- Catherine Gallagher, Ballyshannon

- Tom Lawne, Donegal Town

Adrian Mc Hugh, Derrybeg and Galway

Fuair Adrian Mc Hugh as Sráth Mairtín , Na Doirí Beaga agus Cathair na Gaillimhe bás in Otharlann Leitir Ceanainn.

Dhéanfar é a fhaire i dTeach Tórraimh Uí Rabhartaigh sná Doirí Beaga (F92 DN4X) Dé Domhnaigh ón 12 a chlog go ham paidrín ag a 8 a chlog. Aistreofar a chorp 'na bhaile ina dhiaidh sin ach beidh an fhaire sa teach don teaghlach, comharsain agus cairde amháin.

Cuirfear Adrian i Reilig Mhachaire Gathlán, Dé Máirti ndiaidh Aifrea nn Tórraimh ag a 11 a chlog i dTeach Pobail Cholmcille Cnoc Fola, F92 D586.

The death has occurred at Letterkeny University Hospital of Adrian Mc Hugh, Gweedore, Donegal and Galway City.

Predeceased by his father Tony Mc Hugh, he is deeply regretted and sadly missed by his mother Sheila and sister Regina and extended family and friends.

His remains are reposing at Roarty's Funeral Home Derrybeg, F92 DN4X on Sunday from 12pm to  8pm. Rosary will be at 8pm. Removal after the Rosary to the family home in Stramartin to repose overnight and on Monday. House private to family, neighbours and friends.

Adrian's Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday at 11am in St Colmcille's Church Cnoc Fola, F92 D586, with interment afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page  and on the church webcam

Ita Kernan, Dublin and Newtowncunningham

The death has taken place of Ita Kernan, Killester, Dublin, and late of Newtowncunningham. She died in the loving care of the staff at the Sacred Heart Residence, Sybil Hill Road, Raheny.

Beloved sister of the late Frankie and Eileen, she is sadly missed by her loving sister Maureen, brothers Seamus and Anthony, sister-in-law Irene, her many loving nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, relatives and friends.

Her remains are reposing in the Fanagan Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand, on Monday afternoon from 3pm to 5pm.

Requiem Mass on Tuesday morning at 10am in St. Brigid’s Church, Killester, followed by a short service in the Seafield Room at the Fanagan Kirwan Funeral, Home Fairview Strand at 12noon.

Lawrence O'Toole, Finglas and Killybegs

The death has taken place of Lawrence O'Toole, late of Finglas and Killybegs. He passed peacefully away in the loving care of his family and the Palliative Care Team of the Mater Hospital.

Beloved son of the late Mary and Francis, loving brother of Brendan, Elizabeth, Mary, Rita and Bridget.

He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by his brother and sisters, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, friends and neighbours.

His remains are reposing at the Fanagan Funeral Home, Church Street, Finglas on Monday from 5pm to 7pm.

Removal on Tuesday morning to St Canice’s Church, Finglas arriving for 11am Requiem Mass followed by Cremation at Glasnevin Crematorium. Lawrence’s funeral Mass can be viewed live here

Andrew Dinsmore, Ballintra

The death has takenn place of Andrew Dinsmore, Drumholme, Ballintra. He passed away peacefully at Sligo University Hospital surrounded by his loving family, following a short illness.

Predeceased by his parents, his brother, Willie John, sisters, Emma, Violet and Edith, he is sadly missed by his sisters, Margaret, Frances, Ellen, Lucy and Kathleen, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and many friends.

Andrew will repose at Tir Conaill Funeral Home, Donegal Town F94 FX3A on Sunday from 3pm until 8pm. House strictly private please.

Removal from Drumholme on Monday at 12.15 pm for 1pm Funeral Service in Drumholme Parish Church, Ballintra, followed by burial afterwards in Drumholme Graveyard.

Family flowers only please.

Kathleen Martin, Fanad

The death has taken place of Kathleen (Cattie) Martin, née Mc Ateer, Coolback, Kindrum, Fanad. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Joe and her daughters Roisin and Mary; deeply regretted by her children Margaret, Johnny, Paula, Gerard, Enda and Karen; sadly missed by her sisters Nora Cronin (Letterkenny) and Nelly Geary (Salthill, Galway), her adored grandchildren and great grandchild, her extended family, neighbours and many friends.

Cattie's remains will repose at her home (F92H3C2) from 4pm on Saturday. Rosary will be held at 9pm both evenings of the wake.

Removal from there on Monday at 11.30am to arrive at St Mary’s Church Fanavolty for Requiem Mass at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. The Requiem Mass will be recorded and will be available to view on the Mc Ateer Funeral Directors Facebook Page later on Monday afternoon.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Fanad Day Care Centre c/o any family member or McAteer Funeral Directors.

Rita McLaughlin, Lifford

The death has taken place of Rita (Margaret) McLaughlin, née Porter, 72 Croaghan Heights, Lifford, following a long illness, and in the peaceful embrace of her family at Donegal Hospice.

Much‑loved and devoted wife of Ian, loving mother to her heartbroken children Stephen (Nataly), Carina (Michael) and Daniel (Sarah), cherished Granny to Eve, Liam, Rónán, Reilly and Anamaria. She is sadly missed by her sisters and brother Jennifer Brolly, Benny Porter and Christina, Frances Foley, Monica O’Loughlin and Brian, Millie Colhoun and Danny, Helen Porter, and Pauline Porter, and lovingly remembered by her sisters‑in‑law Angela, Valerie, Moira, Claire and Rosemarie, all her nieces and nephews, the wider family circle, neighbours and friends. Rita was predeceased by her parents Bob and Maggie Porter, and her brother Eunan. 

The family kindly ask those attending the wake and funeral to be considerate and patient with Ian, who has moderate dementia and may struggle with conversation and recalling names.

Rita's remains are reposing in the family home.
Friday: Private to family, neighbours and close friends.
Saturday: Reposing at her late residence from 1pm to 9pm.
Sunday: Reposing from 1pm to 9pm.

Funeral from her late residence on Monday morning at 10.30am going to St Patrick’s Church, Murlog, for 11am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in Ballybrack Graveyard, Moville, F93 HK16. Mass may be viewed on the parish webcam

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

Tommy Curry, England and Glenswilly

The death has taken place suddenly at his residence, of Thomas Francis (Tommy) Curry, formerly of Coventry, England, and late of Glenswilly.

Predeceased by parents Peter and Maria, he is deeply regretted by brothers, Patrick, Michael and Peter. he is fondly remembered by his good neighbours, extended family members and many friends.

Tommy's remains will repose in Eternal Light Chapel Of Rest, Mountain Top Letterkenny, F92 XE35, on Sunday from 5 to 7pm.

Funeral Mass in St Columba's Church, Glenswilly on Monday at 11am, followed by interment in Kilpheak cemetery.

Catherine Gallagher, Ballyshannon

The death has taken place suddenly at her family home, of Catherine Gallagher, Cashelard, Ballyshannon, F94 DH51

Predeceased by her loving husband Michael, her beloved son Patrick and her daughter-in-law Patricia, she is forever loved and missed by her children Mary (Jimmy), John, Michael (Karen), Caroline (Shaun), Daniel (Siobhan), Brendan (Maggie), Lynda (Frank), Stephen (Eleanor), her 26 cherished grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and her beloved cousins Mary and Nano.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence with wake continuing on Saturday from 12 Noon to 10pm. House private to family outside of reposing times and on the morning of the funeral please.

Removal on Sunday at 9.15am to arrive at St Mary's Church, Cashelard for Mass of the Resurrection at 10am followed by service of interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only; donations in lieu of flowers to the Northwest Hospice, The Mall, Sligo c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon or any family member.

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