Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, June 21, 2023

The following deaths have occurred:

- Susan McColgan, Derry / Carndonagh

- John Gallagher, London and Kinlough

- Anna Mc Monagle (née Mc Ginley) Letterkenny / Milford

- Bernadette McGeehan, Drimnadoney, Donegal Town

- Tracey Mulhern Gallagher, 13 Mountain View, West End, Bundoran

- Margaret Doherty, London / Tullyarvan, Buncrana

- Rosemary Smith, (née Duffy), Foxhills, Letterkenny

- Cormac Gallagher, The Drum Bar, Lower Main Street, Letterkenny

- Mary Lyons, Dublin / Ballyshannon

- Eileen McElhinney, 18 St Eunan’s Terrace, Raphoe

- Sadie McGee, Middle Dore

Susan McColgan, Derry / Carndonagh

The death has taken place at the Foyle Hospice of Susan McColgan, Cranlee Park, Derry and Carrowreagh Road, Carndonagh.

Predeceased by her husband, Dan.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sons Brian and William, daughter in law, Laura, grandchildren Shane, Darcy and Imogen and Sister Maureen, and her wider circle of family and friends.

Removal today, Wednesday June 21 at 1pm from Liam Collins’ Funeral Premises, Station Road, Carndonagh, F93 E4FN going to her home at Carrowreagh Road, Carndonagh.

Funeral from there on Friday morning, June 23 at 10.15am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Columba’s Church, Drung, Quigley's Point, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.stcolumbasdrung.net

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

John Gallagher, London and Kinlough

The death has occurred of John Gallagher, Battersea, London and Mullinaleck, Kinlough, Co Leitrim. 

Peacefully in London on June 18, 2023 aged 64 years. Predeceased by his parents Paddy and Patricia Gallagher, Mullinaleck, and his brother Dermot, Kinlough.
 
Deeply regretted by Karen, his loving daughters Kate and Niamh, his brother Colm, (Lareen, Kinlough), sister Yvonne, (London) and all his many relatives and friends.

Funeral will take place in London at a later date. Condolences to the Gallagher family can be left in private at www.breslinfunerals.ie

Anna Mc Monagle (née Mc Ginley) Letterkenny / Milford

The death has occurred of Anna Mc Monagle (née Mc Ginley), 8 Ard Crannagh, Gortlee, Letterkenny, formerly Moylehill, Milford, June 20, 2023, peacefully in Donegal Hospice.

Deeply regretted by her son Joe, daughter-in-law Sandra, grandchildren Colm, Gary and Joanna, brothers Dessie, Gerald and Colm, sisters Mary, Bridget, Sarah and Frances, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her husband Joe, son Brendan, brother Michael and sister Vera.

Remains reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, from 5pm until 6pm, today, Wednesday, June 21, followed by removal to the home of her son Joe and Sandra Mc Monagle, Wood Road, Cullion, Letterkenny, F92 FK0F.

Wake on Thursday, June 22, from 11am until 10pm. Rosary on Thursday at 9pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, June 23rd, at 12 noon in the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Gortlee, Letterkenny. Burial afterwards in New Leck Cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on the Church of the Irish Martyrs YouTube channel on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/@churchoftheirishmartyrs4657/streams

Family time after 6pm on Wednesday and on the morning of the funeral.

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

Bernadette McGeehan, Drimnadoney, Donegal Town

The death has taken place, at Sligo University Hospital, of Bernadette McGeehan, Drimnadoney, Donegal Town, (F94D3C2). Bernie was a devoted and loyal mother, wife, daughter and friend, who left this world on Monday, June 19, after a short illness and brave fight, surrounded by her loving family.

Bernie devoted her life to the happiness and well-being of her family. During her battle with a serious illness, her strength and love shone even brighter as she continued to focus her attention on the care of her husband, family and friends and never lost her precious smile, despite her struggles.

She will be sorely missed forever by her broken family, her husband Vincent, son James and daughter Mary, brothers Seamus and Kevin and her mum Tess, and all her many relatives, amazing friends and neighbours.

Her remains will be reposing at the family home from 2pm to 9pm Wednesday, June 21. Funeral from there on Thursday morning, June 22 at 10.30am to St Agatha's Church, Clar, for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

House private on Thursday morning, please.

Tracey Mulhern Gallagher, 13 Mountain View, West End, Bundoran

The death has occurred of Tracey Mulhern Gallagher, 13 Mountain View, West End, Bundoran.
She passed away peacefully at The North West Hospice, The Mall, Sligo. Tracey, a caring and devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend, left this world courageously on Monday, June 19 surrounded by those who loved her.

Tracey lived a good life, doting on all her family and friends. Her battle with cancer in recent years showed her unfailing courage in facing life challenges with a precious smile, despite all the pain, Tracey’s love of life didn’t come to an end with her passing.

Predeceased by her beloved son Hayden, daughter Danielle and partner James Connolly. She will be sorely missed and loved by her heartbroken family, her children Rory, Rachel (William), Jamie, Jessica (Lee), and Simon, her loving parents Dessie and Rita Mulhern, her beloved grandchildren Rhys, Niamh, Patrick, Rocco, Anthony, Courtney, Daniel and Bonnie-Lee, her brothers Billy, Danny and Michael, her sister Aisling, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews and all her many relatives, neighbours and a great circle of friends.

Reposed at the family home on Tuesday, until 9pm. House private at all other times, please. Removal from there on Wednesday, June 21 at 11am to arrive at Lakeland’s Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan for Cremation Service at 1pm, all welcome.

Please wear bright colours as Tracey would have wanted. The Cremation Service can be viewed live at: www.churchservices.tv/lakelands

Margaret Doherty, London / Tullyarvan, Buncrana

The death has taken place in Ealing, London of Margaret Doherty, formerly of Tullyarvan, Buncrana.
Remains will be reposed at her sister, Mary’s house, 7 Dun Na Ri, Buncrana.

Funeral from there at 9.15am on Wednesday, June 21, going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for 10am Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Rosemary Smith, (née Duffy), Foxhills, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place at her home of Rosemary Smith, (née Duffy), Foxhills, Letterkenny, formerly of Canada and Glasgow.

Her remains reposed at Roarty’s Funeral Home, Derrybeg.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday, June 21, at 11am in St. Mary’s Church, Derrybeg, with interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery. The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page.

Cormac Gallagher, The Drum Bar, Lower Main Street, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice on Sunday, June 18, in his 95th year and surrounded by his loving family, of Cormac Gallagher, The Drum Bar, Lower Main Street, Letterkenny, (F92 DD76) and formerly from Killymasney, Glenswilly.

Deeply missed by his loving son Cormac, daughters Ann-Marie and Mary and son-in-law Nader, grandchildren Leda and Ana, brothers James and Charlie (Glenswilly), Pat (New Jersey, USA) and sisters Nellie Devine (New Jersey, USA) and Rose Doherty (Dublin), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Cormac was predeceased by his wife Annette in 2013, sister Elizabeth (Lizzie) Cummins and brothers Denis and Peter. His remains reposed at his late residence.

Funeral from there on Wednesday, June 21 at 10.30am going to St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny

Interment afterwards in Conwal Cemetery. Family time 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 Lyons, Dublin / Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of retired nurse and midwife, Mary Lyons, late of Glasnevin, Dublin and formerly of Ballyshannon. She passed peacefully in her 89th year after a long illness in the loving care of her family and the staff of Highfield Hospital, Whitehall.

Beloved daughter of the late Jane and Edward and beloved sister of the late Sr Margaret (Castleblaney) and Breege (Bantry). Sadly missed by her brother-in-law James, niece, nephews, grandniece, grandnephews, relatives, work colleagues, neighbours and friends.

Her remains are reposing at Rom Massey & Sons Funeral Home, the Civic Centre, Ballymun Road, (D09 C8P5).

House private, please.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday, June 21 at 10am at Our Lady of Dolours Church, Glasnevin (near Botanic Gardens), followed by burial in Glasnevin Cemetery. The funeral Mass can be viewed at www.glasnevinparish.ie/

Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, National Office, Temple Road, Blackrock, County Dublin or at https://alzheimer.ie/get-involved/become-a-friend-support-asi/donate/

Eileen McElhinney, 18 St Eunan’s Terrace, Raphoe

The sudden death has occurred of Eileen McElhinney (née Melaugh), 18 St Eunan’s Terrace, Raphoe.

Lovingly missed by her husband Anthony, daughter Fidelis and sons Anthony, Patrick and Michael, son-in-law Patrick Devine, grandchildren, Stephen, Patrick, Paul, David, Louise, Courtney, Daniel, Karen, Sarah, Justine, great-grandchildren Kiernan, Kyran, Bella and Jack and all her extended family and friends. Eileen was predeceased by her parents, Kathleen, and Patrick Joseph, in-Laws Elizabeth and William McElhinney.

Eileen will be reposing at her late residence. Funeral leaving there on Wednesday, June 21 at 10.30am going to St Eunan’s Church, Raphoe for 11 o’clock Requiem Mass followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

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

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to St Vincent de Paul c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.

Sadie McGee, Middle Dore

The death has taken place of Sadie McGee, Glenrothes, Bun na Leaca and Middle Dore.

She passed away very peacefully in hospital in Scotland on June 5 aged 94, with family by her side.

Requiem Mass will take place at St Paul’s, Glenrothes on June 27 at 10am, followed by interment in St Drostan’s at 11am, followed by a meal at Balgeddie House at 12 noon. Family flowers only, please.

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