Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, March 14, 2023

The following deaths have occurred:

- Virginia Bowden, Seasons, Donegal Road, Killybegs

- Vera Connolly, 8 O'Cleirigh Avenue, Milltown

- Winnie McGee (née Rooney), Carricode, Pettigo

- Eamonn McLaughlin, 2 Foster Terrace, Moville

- Edward (Eddie) Gallagher, Ballybun, Castlefin

- Eric Byrne, Kilcar

- Sr Berchmans Doohan, Meath and Derryconnor

- Ida Sweeney, Letterkenny

- Kathleen Bannigan, Stranorlar

- Mary Assumpta Gallagher, Burtonport 

- Columba McDwyer, Leitrim and Glenties

Virginia Bowden, Seasons, Donegal Road, Killybegs

The death has occurred of Virginia Bowden, Seasons, Donegal Road, Killybegs. 

Predeceased by her husband Jim. Sadly missed by her sons Alan and Richard, daughters-in-law Amardeep and Maeve, grandchildren Eva and Priya, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Remains reposing at Mc Brearty’s Funeral Home, eircode F94R8WR, on Wednesday evening from 5pm to 7pm.

Removal on Thursday, March 16, at 10.30am for 11am Funeral Mass in St. Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

Mass will be streamed live on www.mcnmedia.tv. House private, please.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Donegal Hospice care of any family member or McBrearty Funeral Directors. 

Vera Connolly, 8 O'Cleirigh Avenue, Milltown

The death has occurred of Vera Connolly, 8 O'Cleirigh Avenue, Milltown, Donegal Town. 

She passed away peacefully in the Aras Mhic Shuibhne nursing home Mullinasole.

Vera’s remains resposed overnight at St Mary’s Church, Killymard.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Killymard with burial immediately afterwards in Clar, graveyard.

Kathleen Bannigan, née Buchanan, 39 Woodlawn, Stranorlar

The peaceful death has occurred of Kathleen Bannigan (née Buchanan) 39 Woodlawn, Stranorlar, Donegal, F93 E3F1.
Predeceased by her husband Danny. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her son and daughters, Danny, Margaret, Joan and Catherine, daughter-in-law Anne, sons-in-law Bernard, Andy and Mike, 12 grandchildren, brothers Mosie, and Seamus, sisters Bridget and Monica, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

Kathleen remains reposing at her late residence. Funeral leaving her late residence on Tuesday, March 14, at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar, at 11am.

Interment afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar

Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Mary’s Meals, care of any family member.

Family time on the morning of the Funeral, please.

Winnie McGee (née Rooney), Carricode, Pettigo

The death has occurred of Winnie McGee (née Rooney), Carricode, Pettigo.

She passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family. Predceased by her husband Willie, sadly missed by her daughter Mary and her sons Liam, John and all extended family.

Reposing at her late residence with removal on Tuesday to St. Mary’s Church, Pettigo for 11am Funeral Mass with burial afterward in the adjoining cemetery.

House private on the morning of the Funeral, please.
 
Winnie’s funeral mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/pettigo
 

Eamonn McLaughlin, 2 Foster Terrace, Moville

The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Eamonn McLaughlin, 2 Foster Terrace, Moville.

His remains are reposing at his home. Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, March 15 at 11am in St Pius X Church, Moville followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 5.15pm.

Eamonn’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.movilleparish.com

Family time please from 9pm to 11am and on the morning of the Funeral.

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

Eric Byrne, Kilcar

The unexpected death has occurred of Eric Byrne, Roxborough, Kilcar.

Eric is sadly missed by his parents Paul and Rose, brother Cian, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and a wide circle of friends.

Wake Tuesday and Wednesday until 10pm both nights. House private to family and close friends on the morning of the funeral. The funeral will take place in St.Cartha's Church, Kilcar on Thursday March 16 at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

The funeral can be viewed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/Camera/st-carthas-church-kilcar,-f94-h2y5

Sr Berchmans Doohan, Meath and Derryconnor

The death has occurred peacefully at St Michael's, Loreto Convent, Navan, in her 103rd year, of Sr Berchmans (Nora) Doohan, St Michael's, Loreto Convent, Navan, Meath and late of Derryconnor.

Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Brigid, brothers Hughie, Johnny, Charlie and Francis, sisters Sr Patrick and Sr Ignacio, she is very sadly missed and fondly remembered by her Loreto community and carers, nieces, nephews and their families in Scotland, Australia, USA and Donegal, in particular Moira Nì Ghallachoir and Paul - relatives, neighbours and her wide circle of friends.

Her remains are reposing in Fitzsimon's Funeral Home, Navan (C15WD68) with prayers at 4.30pm on Tuesday.

She will then repose at Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, from 2pm to 5pm on Wednesday with removal to St Eunan's Cathedral for prayers at 5.30pm.

Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am, followed by burial in New Leck Cemetery. The Funeral Mass may be viewed on the cathedral webcam.

Eddie Gallagher, Castlefin

The death has occurred peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Edward (Eddie) Gallagher, Ballybun, Castlefin.

Cherished son of the late Margaret and Andrew.

His remains reposed overnight at St Mary's Church, Castlefin.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11 am with interment afterwards in St Mary's Cemetery, Castlefin. The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam.

Ida Sweeney, Letterkenny

The death has occurred peacefully at home, of Ida Sweeney, Greenhill, Letterkenny, Donegal, F92 EKF2

Deeply regretted by her son Eamonn, daughters Bridie and Clare, grandchildren, extended family and friends.

Her remains are reposing at her home.

Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 11am in the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Letterkenny with burial afterwards in New Leck Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the Church of the Irish Martyrs YouTube channel.

Kathleen Bannigan, Stranorlar

The peaceful death has occurred, at her home, of Kathleen Bannigan, née Buchanan, 39 Woodlawn, Stranorlar, F93 E3F1.

Predeceased by her husband Danny, she is deeply regretted and sadly missed by her son and daughters, Danny, Margaret, Joan and Catherine, daughter-in-law Anne, sons-in-law Bernard, Andy and Mike, 12 grandchildren, brothers Mosie, and Seamus, sisters Bridget and Monica, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence. Family time on the morning of the funeral, please.

Funeral leaving her late residence on Tuesday at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar, at 11am with interment afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar

Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Mary’s Meals, care of any family member.

Mary Assumpta Gallagher, Burtonport 

The death has taken place in St Vincent's Hospital, Dublin, of Mary Assumpta Gallagher, Arlands, Burtonport.

She is sadly missed by her husband Jimmy, daughters Marion and Fiona and son Edward (Patricia), grandchildren Ciara, Brianna, Seamus and Liam and her sisters Ann, Margaret and Bridget.

Her remains reposing at her home in Arlands.

Funeral Mass in St Columba's Church, Burtonport, on Tuesday at 11am with interment in Belcruit Cemetery.

Family flowers only, with donations, in lieu, to Northwest Cancer Care c/o any family member.

Columba McDwyer, Leitrim and Glenties

The death has occurred peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family at Sligo University Hospital, of Colm (Columba) McDwyer of Cara Court, Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim and formerly of Kilraine, Glenties

Predeceased by his parents Columba and Margaret, sisters Ena, Peg and infant Mary, brothers Alec and Dan, partner Albertine, he is sadly missed by his loving daughter Julie, son Andrew (Dublin) and their mother Pat (Derry), son-in-law Gabor Radoczy, Andrew’s partner Aoife, brothers Paddy (Glenties), James (Letterkenny), sisters Deirdre (Derry), Patricia (Nenagh) Annie (New York), Breege (Scotland), Paula (Gortahork, Donegal), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and many friends in Donegal and Carrick-on-Shannon.

His remains reposed overnight at The Heritage Centre, Chapel of Rest, Church Lane, Carrick-on-Shannon, N41 KP62.

Removal to St Mary’s church on Tuesday morning for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by burial in St Mary’s Cemetery.

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