Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday evening, March 15, 2023

The following deaths have occurred:

- Francie Doherty, The Pans, Cranford

- Edward Duggan, Hillhead, St Johnston

- Phyllis Galvin (née Coyle), Transallagh, St Johnston

- John McGlinchey, Tullyvinney, Raphoe

- Frances Walsh (née Gallagher) Derry City/ Bridgend / Wexford

- Eamonn Burns, The Haw, Lifford 

- Gary McGinley, Moneen, Lifford 

- Danny Walsh, Sutton, Dublin / Dungloe

- Drew McCrabbe, Mondooey Lower, Manorcunningham

- Mary Fallon (née O'Brien), Cronalaughey, Crossroads, Killygordon

- Virginia Bowden, Seasons, Donegal Road, Killybegs

- Eric Byrne, Kilcar

- Sr Berchmans Doohan, Meath and Derryconnor

Francie Doherty, The Pans, Cranford

The sudden death has taken place of Francie Doherty, The Pans, Cranford.

Sadly missed by his wife Christine, his son Ben, his daughter Rachel, sister Annette and her husband Kieran (Termon), sister Margaret and her husband Mike (Sligo), brother Charlie and his partner Sally (Letterkenny).

All his nieces and and a wide circle of family and friends. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace. His remains are reposing at his sister Annette's house in Clonkillymore, Termon.

Removal from there tomorrow (thursday) morning at 11am going to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Coole, Cranford for Requiem Mass at 12noon. Interment immediately after mass with his parents Willie and Philomena in Umlagh Cemetery, Carrigart.

Edward Duggan, Hillhead, St Johnston

The death has occurred of Edward Duggan, Hillhead, St Johnston, March 15, 2023 and formerly of Brockagh, St Johnston, at Letterkenny University Hospital.

Beloved husband of the late Vera, much loved father of Donna, father-in-law of George, dearly loved grandfather of Edwina,grandfather-in-law of Ken, loving great grandfather of Amelia and brother of the late baby William, Patrick, Josie, Annie, Bob, James, Mary and Kathleen.

Reposing at Quigley`s Funeral Home on Thursday, March 16 from 7pm to 8pm.

Funeral leaving the Funeral Home on Friday, March 17 at 5pm to St Baithin's Church, St Johnston for Requiem Mass on Saturday, March 18 at 2pm.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Deeply regretted by his sorrowing daughter, son-in-law, granddaughter, grandson-in-law, great granddaughter and family circle.

Phyllis Galvin (née Coyle), Transallagh, St Johnston

The death has occurred of Phyllis Galvin, Transallagh, St Johnston. Lovingly missed by her sons and daughters Shaun, David, Edel, Gina and Catrina, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, her grandchildren Aaron, Dylan, Zara, Leona, James and Ella. Deeply missed by her brothers and sisters and extended family and friends.

Phyllis was predeceased by her husband John Joe, may they rest in peace.

House is strictly private please. 

Funeral leaving her late residence on Saturday morning at 10.20am going to St Baithin’s Church, St Johnston for 11am requiem mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

John McGlinchey, Tullyvinney, Raphoe

The death has occurred of John McGlinchey, Tullyvinney, Raphoe, F93 H762.

John passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Deeply regretted by his wife Monny, sons Gerard (Sligo), Michael (Newtowncunningham), and Malachy (Raphoe) and daughters Grainne Brogan (Raphoe), Jacqueline Griffin (Killea), Nuala McGlinchey (Dublin), Lorna Gallagher (Raphoe) Shauna Maguire (Convoy), Carole McFadden (Raphoe) and Maeve McGlinchey (Letterkenny), sons-in-law and daughters-in-law, 22 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

John will be reposing at his late residence from 8pm this evening Wednesday and all day Thursday. There is a one way system in place for wake. Family time please from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral from his late residence on Friday afternoon, March 17, at 12.30pm going to St Eunan’s Church, Raphoe for 1pm Requiem mass followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live online via the parish webcam: https://www.parishofraphoe.com

Family flowers only please donations in lieu, if desired, to Relay for Life, Donegal c/o any family member of Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.

Frances Walsh (née Gallagher) Derry City/ Bridgend / Wexford

The death has occurred at Altnagelvin Hospital of Frances Walsh, née Gallagher, 21 Abbey House, Derry and formerly Skeoge Cottages, Bridgend; Coventry, England and Wexford.

Predeceased by her husband Richard, her parents Mary and Henry Gallagher, Skeoge Cottages, Bridgend and her sisters Margaret Callaghan, Bridgend and Rose Coyle, Coventry and her brother John Gallagher, Westport.

Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her brother Patsy, Skeoge, Bridgend and her sisters Angela Friel, Buncrana and Eileen Devine, Dunamanagh, her nieces, nephews, wider family circle and friends.

Removal from Murphy's Funeral Home, F93PW96, on Thursday afternoon, March 16 at 2pm going to her late sister Margaret Callaghan's late residence at Bonemaine, Bridgend.

Removal from there Friday evening, March 17 at 4.30pm to St Aengus' Church, Burt to repose overnight.

Requiem Mass Saturday morning, March 18 at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Frances' Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/burt.

Eamonn Burns, The Haw, Lifford 

The death has occurred, March 13, 2023, of Eamonn Burns, The Haw, Lifford.

Husband of Noreen, loving father of Ryan and Sarah, beloved brother of Tommy, Ken, Martin, Terry and Celeine. Predeceased by Barry, Gerard and Marie.

Reposing at the home of his brother Martin, The Haw Lane, Lifford. Remains will leave on Thursday, March 16, at 10.30am, for 11am Requiem Mass at St. Columba's Church, Doneyloop. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Sadly missed by his nephews, nieces and entire family circle.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on The Doneyloop Church webcam: 

https://youtube.com/@st.columbaschurchdoneyloop2112

Gary McGinley, Moneen, Lifford 

The death has taken place March 13, 2023 of Gary McGinley, Moneen, Ballindrait, Lifford.

Much loved father of Cianán, Casey and Sarah, dearly loved son of Deirdre and Louie McGinley.

and cherished brother of Lyndsay and Courtney. Reposing at his home.

Funeral leaving his home on Friday, March 17 at 10.45am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick's Church, Murlog at 11.30am

Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Deeply regretted by his heartbroken daughters, son, mum, dad, sisters, nieces, nephew and family circle.

The house is private to family and friends only.

Donations in lieu of flowers please to, Carrick on Shannon Rapid River Responders

The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam: https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/

Danny Walsh, Sutton, Dublin / Dungloe

The death has occurred of Danny Walsh Sutton, Dublin / Dungloe. March 13, 2023 peacefully at home. Beloved husband of the late Terry and much-loved dad of Colette, Gráinne, Danny and Seán. Cherished Gaga to Sorcha, SIneád, Conor, Gráinne, Aoife, Shane, and Áine, great-grandchildren Ollie, Sam, Ben, Summer, Jamie, Dani and Nina.

Will be sadly missed by his son-in-law Peter, daughter-in-law Cathy, sisters Agnes and Teresa, sisters-in-law Liz and Gerry, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends and kind neighbours.

Reposing at Staffords Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock Friday afternoon, March 17, from 3 pm to 5 pm. Removal on Saturday morning, March 18, to St. Fintan’s Church, Sutton arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium.

For those who are unable to attend the Funeral Mass it will be streamed live on Saturday morning at 10am via the following link: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-fintans-parish-church-sutton-dublin

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to a charity of your choice.

Drew McCrabbe, Mondooey Lower, Manorcunningham

The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice on Monday March 13, 2023 of Drew McCrabbe, Mondooey Lower, Manorcunningham F92 FY92.

Predeceased by his mother Isobel McCrabbe. Deeply missed by his loving wife Yvonne, son Gavin and partner Aimee, son JP and partner Chloe, and son Oisin, grandchildren A.J, Ada-Isobel and Emery-Anna, his father Ronnie (Drumatoland, St. Johnston), brother Rodney, sisters Caroline, Cynthia and Tracy, mother-in-law Anna McDaid, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Drew’s remains will repose at his late residence until 10pm on Wednesday March 15.

Funeral from there on Thursday March 16 at 10.15am going to St. Columba’s Church Drumoghill for 11am Requiem Mass with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private on the morning of the funeral please.

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

Mary Fallon (née O'Brien), Cronalaughey, Crossroads, Killygordon

The death has occurred in Hutton, Essex, England of Mary Fallon, nee O’ Brien, formerly Cronalaughey, Crossroads, Killygordon Beloved daughter of the late Stephen and Hannah O’ Brien, and much loved wife of Eddie, dearly loved mother of Caroline (Phil), Yvonne (Malcolm) cherished sister of Angela, Stephen, Patrick James, Sam, Benny, also the late Bridie, Eileen, Susan, Josephine, and Charlotte. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving husband, daughters, brothers, sister, sons in law, grandchildren, Elizabeth, Charlotte, Oliver, and Cameron, great-grandchild Bobby, nieces in England, nieces and nephews in Ireland, brothers in law, sisters in law, extended family and friends .

Funeral took place in Essex, England on Tuesday, March 14. Memorial Mass will be celebrated in St. Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon on Thursday, March 16, at 7.30pm. The Mass will be streamed live on the St.Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish

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. 

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 on Wednesday until 10pm. 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 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.

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