Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Wednesday evening, February 25

The following deaths have taken place:

- Enda Drummond, Ballyshannon

- Frank Blaney, Dublin and Letterkenny

- Tony Foy, Raphoe and Dublin

- Barney McGranaghan, Wexford and Letterkenny

- Patricia Mc Garvey, Ramelton

- Rita Kane, Derrybeg and Dublin, Kerry and Wicklow

- Kathleen McKeague, Letterkenny and Antrim

- Paddy Deeney, Letterkenny

- Mary McDaid, Letterkenny

- Michael Curran, Loughanure and Falcarragh

- John Holmes, Ballybofey

- Joseph Chambers, Donegal Town

Enda Drummond, Ballyshannon

The sudden death has taken place peacefully at Beaumont Hospital of Enda Drummond, Finner, Ballyshannon.

Predeceased by his loving parents Eddie and Philippine, Enda is sadly missed by his brother Kieran (Frances) and sister Frances (John), his nephew Eugene (Louise) and his nieces Sarah (Shane) and Eve and his godson Adam and all extended family and friends.

Funeral arrangements to follow.

Frank Blaney, Dublin and Letterkenny

The death has taken place of Frank Blaney, Deansgrange, Dublin and formerly Wolfe Tone Place, Letterkenny. He passed away peacefully in the care of all the staff at St Vincent’s University Hospital, after excellent care at Belmont Nursing Home.

Beloved husband of Marian and devoted father of Helen, Suzanne, Denise, Frankie, Marian, Patrick and Seán, he will be sadly missed by his wife, children, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren John, Blaney, Joseph and Iveagh, his sister, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

His remains are reposing at his home on Sunday from 3pm to 5pm.

Funeral on Monday in the Church of the Holy Family, Kill Avenue arriving at 10.45am for an 11am Mass followed by private cremation.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to the Society of St Vincent de Paul, a charity close to his heart.

Tony Foy, Raphoe and Dublin

The death has taken place suddenly at his home, of Tony Foy, Raphoe and formerly of Bannow Road Cabra Dublin 7. 

Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Julia, brother Bernard. Tony will be very sadly missed by his brothers, Joe, Gerry, John, Edward and Philip , sister Sally, sisters-in-law Theresa, Sheila, Angela, Beverly, Meena and Anne, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.

His remains are reposing at Lanigan's Funeral Home, Faussagh Avenue, Cabra on Friday from 2pm to 4pm.

Removal on Saturday to the Church of the Most Precious Blood, Cabra arriving for 10.15am Mass, followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium at 12.30.

Barney McGranaghan, Wexford and Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place of Bernard (Barney) McGranaghan, Bridgetown, Wexford and Letterkenny, Donegal.

Beloved husband of Barbara; loving father of Bernard (Dublin) and daughter Gráinne (Wexford); deeply regretted and very sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughter, daughter-in-law Nuala, son-in-law Colin, his cherished grandchildren Aoife, Luke, Daniel, Alastair and Henry. Also mourned by his sister Susan and brother Dicky, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. He is predeceased by his brothers James, Leo, John, Paddy and Danny, his sisters Margaret and Sally. 

His remains are reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, in Letterkenny, F92 XE35 on Friday from 3pm with removal at 4.30pm to St Eunan's Cathedral for reception prayers at 5pm to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass on Saturday at 11am followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Patricia Mc Garvey, Ramelton

The death has taken place peacefully at the Donegal Hospice of Patricia McGarvey, née Gallagher, White Leas, Ramelton, F92 W2W8.

Sadly missed by her loving sons and daughters, Edward (Annette), Nichola (Leon), Kieran (Amanda), Daryl (Shauna), Bróna (Brendan), Niamhann (Paul) and Ursula, grandchildren, sisters Pauline and Margaret, brothers Patsy and Edward, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Patricia is predeceased by her husband Dan, son Kevin, brother Jock and parents Margaret and John.

Her remains are reposing at her home on Wednesday from 5pm until 10pm and on Thursday from 10am until 10pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral.

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

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

Rita Kane, Derrybeg and Dublin, Kerry and Wicklow

The death has taken place of Rita Kane, née Byrne, Carrick, Derrybeg, County Donegal and formerly of Blackrock, County Dublin; Arklow, County Wicklow and Kenmare, County Kerry. She passed away peacefully, in the care of the staff at Áras Ghaoth Dobhair Nursing Home.

Predeceased by her husband Michael Kane, she is sadly missed by her daughters Brenda, Sheila and Eileen, sons Michael, John, Brian and Ronan, extended family and friends.

Her remains are reposing in Fanagans Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown, A94 XK28, on Thursday from 5pm to 7pm.

Funeral Mass at 11am on Friday in St Patrick’s Church, Curtlestown, Enniskerry, County Wicklow followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.

Kathleen McKeague, Letterkenny and Antrim

The death has occurred of Kathleen McKeague, 1, Ashlawn, Letterkenny, formerly Torr Head, County Antrim. Kathleen is a retired midwife at Letterkenny University Hospital.

Predeceased by her parents James and Mary and brothers Gerry, John, Patrick, Seamus and Cornelius, she is sadly, missed by her brother Alex (Rathdowney), nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends. 

House private please. Kathleen's remains are reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, F92 XE35 from 6pm to 7.30pm on Wednesday, where you are most welcome to pay your respects. Removal to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine, Letterkenny, F92 PN81 to repose overnight, with Reception Prayers at 8pm 

Requiem Mass takes place at 1pm on Thursday, followed by burial in the family plot in Conwal Cemetery. Mass can be viewed online at the Church of the Irish Martyrs YouTube channel

Family flowers only, please, donations, if wished to the Church of the Irish Martyrs Fund, c/o Paschal Blake Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

Paddy Deeney, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Paddy Deeney, Dromore, Letterkenny F92 WFA4.

Deeply missed by his loving wife Maíread, daughters Margaret Ann and Maureen (Mark), son Charlie (Fiona), grandchildren Charlie, Meara, Rylee and Hannah, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours. Paddy is predeceased by his brothers and sisters James, Joe, John, Kathleen, Mollie and Una

His remains are reposing at his home on Wednesday from 2pm to 9pm with Rosary at 8.30pm. 

Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral from there on Thursday at 10.15am going to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Letterkenny for 11am Requiem Mass. Interment will take place afterwards in St Columba’s Church Cemetery, Drumoghill, F92 DX31.

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

Mary McDaid, Letterkenny

The death has taken place peacefully in the exceptional care of the staff at the Donegal Hospice, of Mary McDaid, née Gallagher, 10 Swilly Park, Ashlawn, Letterkenny.

Deeply regretted by her loving family, Pat, Noreen, Brendan (Claire) and JR, grandchildren, sisters Roisín (Calgary), Brigid (Philadelphia) and Ann (Glebe), brothers Brian (Cabra) and Eamonn (Trimragh), nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She is predeceased by her husband James and her parents Nora and Packie.

Her remains are reposing at the residence of her son Pat, Coolboy, Letterkenny, F92 DRT2, with wake continuing on Wednesday from 11am until 10pm.

Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am in St Colmcille’s Church, Glendowan. Burial will take place afterwards in Templedouglas Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on the church webcam

Michael Curran, Loughanure and Falcarragh

The death has occurred suddenly but peacefully of Michael Curran, 14A Loughanure, County Donegal, F94 E767, and formerly of Ballintemple, Falcarragh.

Survived by his wife Margaret, children Michael Joseph and Niamh, his parents Daniel and Sarah his brothers Danny Óg (Sandra), John (Janet), Bryan (Hilary) and his sisters Cáit (Mark) and Maire, nieces, nephew, relatives, neighbours and wide circle of friends.

Michael is being waked in his house in Loughanure (F94 E767) with wake continuing from 11am on Wednesday with Rosary at 8pm. House private after the rosary and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday at 11am in the Star of the Sea Church, Annagry with burial afterwards in the new graveyard. Mass can be viewed here 

Family flowers only, donations if desired to The Irish Heart Foundation c/o any family member or McGlynns Funeral Directors. 

John Holmes, Ballybofey

The death has occurred at Brentwood Manor Nursing Home, Convoy of John Holmes, Meencarriagh, Ballybofey, formerly Drumboe, Stranorlar.

Beloved husband of the late Ruby; predeceased by his father and mother Charlie and Bella, and his sisters Charolotte Long and Margaret Dorrian; deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his sister-in-law Katie Harron, brothers-in-law Charlie Long and JJ Dorrian, his nephews, nieces, extended family, former work colleagues, and many friends.

Reposing of his remains are reposing at Mc Cool’s Funeral Home on Wednesday from 6pm concluding with Rosary at 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral leaving from there on Thursday at 10.30pm for Requiem Mass at 11am in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar with interment in Drumboe cemetery. ass will be streamed live via the parish webcam  

Joseph Chambers, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Joseph Chambers, 20 O'Cleirigh Avenue, Donegal Town. Joseph passed away peacefully in Sligo University Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Philomena, sons Paul(Christine) Barry(Caroline), daughter Gillian(Darren), grandchildren, nieces, nephews, neighbours, friends and extended family.

Joseph's remains are reposing in Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal Town, F94 FX3A from 1pm until 5.30pm on Wednesday with removal to St Mary’s Church, Killymard for 6pm to reside overnight. House strictly private

Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Killymard with burial immediately afterwards in adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired Sligo CCU patient comfort fund.

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