Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Monday evening, February 2

The following deaths have taken place:

- Rita Boyle, Strabane and Ballindrait 

- John (Dessie) Rooney, Quigley’s Point and Clonmany

- Noeleen Brennan, Ardara

- Dan Callaghan, Quigley’s Point

- Sally Huston, Newtowncunningham

- Adrian McHugh, Derrybeg and Galway

- Ita Kernan, Dublin and Newtowncunningham

- Lawrence O'Toole, Finglas and Killybegs

Rita Boyle, Strabane and Ballindrait 

The death has taken place on February 2 at Altnagelvin Hospital of Rita Boyle (née Lafferty) 2 Olympic Drive, Strabane and formerly of Ballindrait.

Beloved wife of the late Mickey, much-loved mother of Michael (Una), Christine, John (Margaret) and Martin (Gertie), dearly loved grandmother of Ciarán, Kevin, Aodhán, Sarah-Jane and Rachel.

Loving great grandmother of Alannah, Rosa, Maeve, Norah and Yoshi and sister of Sean, Maureen, Susie and the late Anna, Charlie and Liam.

Reposing at her home on Monday, February 2 from 6pm. Funeral leaving her home on Wednesday at 9.25am for Requiem Mass in St Mary`s Church, Melmount at 10am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughter, partners, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother, sisters and family circle.

Donations in lieu of flowers please to St Vincent de Paul c/o Quigley Funeral Directors, Newtown Place, Strabane.

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

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

John (Dessie) Rooney, Quigley’s Point and Clonmany

The death has occurred of John (Dessie) Rooney, 4 Green Bank Cottages Quigley’s Point, formally Tullagh, Clonmany.

He passed awaypeacefully on January 31 at Letterkenny University Hospital.

Beloved husband of Eilish. Loving father of John, Meletia, Eamon, Michelle, Kayrena and the late Kevin. Much-loved grandfather and great-grandfather.

Beloved son of the late Martin and Madge (formally of Pennyburn, Derry). Brother of Maureen, Ann, Madeline, Irene, Dermotte, Martin and the late Marjorie and Eamon.

Dessie is now reposing at his family home, 4 Green Bank Cottages Quigley’s Point, F93 V6PO.

Funeral from there on Tuesday at 10am to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany for requiem Mass at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by all his family and everyone that knew him.

Family flowers only. If wished, donations in lieu to the oncology unit at Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.

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

Noeleen Brennan, Ardara

The peaceful death has occurred of Noeleen Brennan (née McCole), Hillhead, Ardara, Co. Donegal (F94V8Y4), at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of Josie and devoted mother to Annmarie (Liam), Pauric (Annmarie), Joseph (Sharon), Adrian (Emer), Declan (Ruth) and Angela (Ronan). A much-loved and cherished grandmother to her nineteen grandchildren.

Noleen will be sadly missed by her sisters Annie, Fidelma, Bernadette and her extended family.

Predeceased by her parents Dan and Nan McCole, her sister Margaret Mary and her brother John.

Her remains will repose at her home on Monday, February 2 from 12pm to 9pm and on Tuesday from 12pm to 9pm.

Requiem Mass will take place at 12pm on Wednesday in the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed on MCN media church of the holy family Ardara.

Dan Callaghan, Quigley’s Point

The death has occurred of Dan Callaghan, Carrowkeel, Quigley’s Point, peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his wife Mary.

Much-loved father of John (Ann-Marie), Catherine (Manus) and Mary D (Conor) and devoted granda of Codie, Keelan, Corey and Madison.

Predeceased by his parents John and Bridget and his brother Hugh.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sister and brothers, Marie, JJ and Vincent, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Dan’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh, F93 E4FN on Sunday at 2pm returning to his home (F93 X489).

Funeral from there on Tuesday, February 3 at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Columba’s Church Drung, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on www.stcolumbasdrung.net. Family flowers only please.

Sally Huston, Newtowncunningham

The death has occurred of Sally Huston (neé Hughes) Colehill, Newtowncunningham, F93 XW2N.

Peacefully in care of the staff in Daleview nursing home, surrounded by her family in her 102nd year.

Predeceased by beloved husband William (Billy) Houston (June 2018).

Loving mother of Selena, Helen, Gerald, Brendan and Paul.

Devoted grandmother and great- grandmother. Deeply loved by her extended family, neighbours and friends.

Sally’s remains will be reposing at her late residence on Sunday, February 1 from 4.30pm until 10pm and again on Monday from 11am until removal to All Saints Church for welcoming prayers at 5pm.

Funeral Mass there on Tuesday at 12 noon, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/newtowncunningham.

In accordance with Sally’s wishes, bright colours may be worn at her funeral.

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.

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