Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, February 15, 2023

The following deaths have occurred:

- Anna Slevin, Dublin / Kilcar 

- Lynda Byron, Ardravan, Buncrana and formerly of Rhodesia, South Africa

- Mary Doherty, Ballybofey

- Fredrick David Russell, Cavan Upper, Killygordon

- Siobhan McBride (née Gallagher), Glasgow/ Knockastoller/ Meenaniller, Gweedore

- Philomena Ward (née Cunningham), Clogher, Carrick

Anna Slevin, Dublin / Kilcar 

The death has occurred of Anna Slevin, (née Carr) Galloping Green, Stillorgan and late of Kilcar.

February 7, 2023. Predeceased by her husband Brendan, peacefully at her daughter Valerie’s home in the UK. Sadly missed by her adored children Mary (Ennis), Paul, Kieran, Declan and Valerie (Young), sons-in-law Vincent and Mike, daughters-in-law Gina, Phoebe and Bronagh, grandchildren David and his wife Tabitha, Jessica, Eleanor, Laura, Aoife, Derbhla, Dylan, Zoe and Rhiann, great-grandchildren Lucy and Isla, brothers Andrew and Paul, sisters in law Siobhan and Bernadette, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Fanagans Funeral Home, Willbrook, Rathfarnham Thursday, February 16, 2023, between 2.30pm and 4.30pm. Funeral mass on Friday, February 17, at 10am in the Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham followed by burial at Kilmashogue Cemetery.

Lynda Byron, Ardravan, Buncrana and formerly of Rhodesia, South Africa

The death has occurred of Lynda Byron, Ardravan, Buncrana and formerly of Rhodesia, South Africa. Beloved mother of Heath and Gregg and much loved sister and grandmother to Audrey, Josh, Jordan, Lauren, Zach, Toby and Great-grandson Garry. Sadly missed by her wider family circle and friends.

Her remains will be reposing at McLaughlin's funeral home Lower Main Street, Buncrana, as per Lynda's wishes there is no wake, but prayers can be said at the funeral home.

Funeral home time on Wednesday between 2pm and 4pm. Removal from there on Thursday February 16 at 11am going to Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan for cremation at 2pm. The house at Beach Halt, Lisfannon is private to close friends and family only, please.

As per Lynda's wishes fresh flowers or single flowers at funeral service, but no wreaths. Donations if desired to Beach Hill Manor, Nursing Home, Lisfannon, where Lynda spent her last days in the wonderful care of all the staff, c/o any family member.

Mary Doherty, Ballybofey

The death has occurred peacefully at the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny of Mary Doherty (nee Mc Ginty), Carrickmagrath, Ballybofey. Beloved wife of the late Billy and much loved mother to Liam, (late daughter in law Angela) Terence, Bernadette (son in law Daniel) and the late Michael, cherished sister of Rosaleen and the late Seamus and Gregg.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sons, daughter, sister, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

Remains reposing at her late residence. Funeral leaving from there on Thursday February 16 at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoneill at 11am. Interment in the adjoining churchyard.

The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish youtube at https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish

Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired to the Donegal Hospice, directly at https://www.idonate.ie/cause/donegalhospice or any family member.

Fredrick David Russell, Cavan Upper, Killygordon

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Fredrick David Russell, Cavan Upper, Killygordon.

Predeceased by his wife Iris (née Lindsay) son Ian (cot death) sister Joan (Canada), brother John (Cavan Upper), and much loved father of David, Ronnie, Harold, Ernest, Gwen, Diane, and Caroline, Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sons, daughters, brother. sister, nephews, nieces, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Remains reposing at his late residence.

Funeral leaving his late residence on Wednesday, February 15 at 1.15pm for Service of Thanksgiving in Stranorlar Presbyterian Church at 2pm, with burial afterwards in the Church of Ireland  Churchyard, Stranorlar.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the Donegal Down’s Syndrome Association, directly to https://www.idonate.ie/cause/donegaldownsyndrome or care of any family member.

The house is private to family and close friends only please, at the request of the deceased.

Siobhan McBride (née Gallagher), Glasgow/Knockastoller/Meenaniller, Gweedore

The peaceful death has taken place of Siobhan McBride, in Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Glasgow on February 9.
Predeceased by her loving husband Con, parents Sarah and Seamus, brothers Owen and Dan, and sisters Maggie, Biddy and Nellie.
Sadly missed by her brother Charlie, sons, Seamus and Cornelius, daughter Noreen, daughters-in-law Mylene and Lorraine, son-in-law Robert, grandchildren; Shannon, Connell, Sean, Erin, Cara, Conor, Rebecca and Ben, great grandson Cian, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday morning, February 15, at 11am in St Mary's Chapel, Derrybeg, with interment afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery.
The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Directors Facebook page https://bit.ly/3DoIMm

Philomena Ward (née Cunningham), Clogher, Carrick

The peaceful death has occurred of Philomena Ward, (née Cunningham, Chapel Gate) Carrick, formerly of Chicago. Predeceased by her loving husband Jimmy and her children Gerard and Maryann she will be sadly missed by her children Jimmy, Kevin, Michael, Trish and Bob, daughters-in-law Christine, Debbie, Karen and Christine and son-in-law Padraig.
Forever remembered by her grandchildren Meagan, Katie, Brian, Colin, Eileen, Stephen, Chris, Kyle, Fiona, Kelly, Jillian, Deirdre, Timmy and her great-granddaughter Raina, her sister Margaret, her brother Barney and her sisters-in-law Mary, Peggy, Sue, Angela, Bernie and her many nieces and nephews and a wide circle of relatives and friends.
Her remains will be reposing at her late residence in Clogher, Carrick from 12 noon until 10pm on Wednesday, February 15.
Removal from her late residence on Thursday, February 16 arriving at St Columba’s Church, Carrick, for Requiem Mass at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

The family home is private on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Killybegs Community Hospital c/o Curran’s Funeral Services, Carrick.
The family would like to thank you all for your kind support at this difficult time.

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