Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday evening, February 15, 2023

The following deaths have occurred:

- Tom Frawley, London / Killult, Gortahork / Kilshanny, Clare

- James Joseph (Honey) McGranaghan, Letterkenny

- Simon Nolan, Ballydevitt, Donegal Town

- Anna Slevin, Dublin / Kilcar 

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

- Mary Doherty, Ballybofey

- Philomena Ward (née Cunningham), Clogher, Carrick

Tom Frawley, London / Killult, Gortahork / Kilshanny, Clare

The death has taken place in London of Tom Frawley, originally of Kilshanny, Co. Clare.

Survived by his loving wife Mary, née Brogan, Killult, Gortahork, brother Martin (Tuam), sisters-in-law; Sally Ferry (Dunfanaghy) & Frances Curran (Glassagh), brother-in-law Phil Brogan (Killult), nieces, nephews and extended family & friends.

Predeceased by his parents Delia & John, sisters; Sr. Magdelene, Mary, Margaret & Eileen, brothers; John, Paddy & Fr. Gus, nephews; Martin, Joseph, Sean, Gussie & Joe, nieces; Margaret, Maureen and Brigid.

His remains will arrive at the Church of Christ the King, Gortahork (F92 DP86) on Friday, February 17 at 6.30pm, to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass on Saturday morning at 11am, with interment afterwards in the adjacent cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Directors Facebook page https://bit.ly/3DoIMm

or on the parish webcam https://bit.ly/3ByZ7YJ.

James Joseph (Honey) McGranaghan, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of James Joseph McGranaghan (Honey), in his 92nd year from 32 Wolfe Tone Place, Glencar, Letterkenny formerly UK and Perth Australia. Predeceased by his wife Pauline (February 6, 2023) and brothers Danny, John and Leo (Toots) and sisters Margaret and Sally.

Deeply regretted by his family, sons Kerry (Perth) and Paul (Lettterkenny), daughters Jane Melvin (Perth) and Sally Thompson (Queensland), brothers Paddy (Coventry), Barney (Wexford), Dicky (Letterkenny) and sister Susan Geraghty ((Letterkenny), daughters-in-law Claire and Breid, sons-in-law Alex and Andrew, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, relatives and friends.

Reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny from 3.30pm to 4.30pm on Thursday, February 16, concluding with removal to St. Eunan’s Cathedral for Reception Prayers at 5pm, reposing overnight for 11am Requiem Mass on Friday, February 17, which can be viewed online by using the link https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations, if wished, to the Donegal Alzheimer’s Society or St. Eunan's Nursing Home Residents Comfort Fund (Letterkenny) c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Rd., Letterkenny. 

Simon Nolan, Ballydevitt, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Simon Nolan, peacefully at his home Shirley, Croydon, formerly of Ballydevitt, Donegal Town.

Dearly loved and sadly missed by his wife, Philomena (nee McGinty, Townawilly), children, Isabella, Caoimhe, Matthew and Noelle. Predeceased by his parents, Ann and Matthew.

Funeral arrangements to be announced at a later date.

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.

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.

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 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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