Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, July 12, 2023

The following deaths have occurred:

- Mary Gillespie (née McLaughlin), Tullyarvan, Buncrana

- John Mandy McGee, London / Falcarragh

- Johnny McColgan, Castlefin

- Daniel Maloney, Brackenstown, Swords / Carrick

- Nataliia Liekar, Fintown / Ukraine

- Declan (Decky) Boyle, Letterkenny

- Mary McShane, Teelin

- Paddy Kennedy, London / Meath / Carrick

Mary Gillespie (née McLaughlin), Tullyarvan, Buncrana

The peaceful death has occurred of Mary Gillespie, Tullyarvan, Buncrana. Mary is predeceased by her late Husband James ,son Seamus and grandson Mark.

Mary will be sadly missed by her daughter Roma, sons Packie, Martin and daughter in law Noeleen, her brother Dinney, sisters Annie and Bridget, brother in law Patrick, her cherished grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and the wider family circle. Mary's remains will be reposing at her Home form 3pm today, Wednesday.

Funeral on Friday leaving at 10.15am going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill with burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.    Funeral can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill

John Mandy McGee, London / Falcarragh

The death has taken place in London of John Mandy McGee London and of Killult, Falcarragh. Predeceased by his parents Manus and Nellie, brothers Pat and Seamus, Survived by his brothers Manus and Joe, sister Ann, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews and a circle of family and friends.

Requiem Mass on Thursday, July 13 at 11am in Church of Christ the King, Gortahork with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live at: www.mcnmedia.tv./camera/christ-the-king-gortahork or Gallagher Funeral Directors Facebook page.

Johnny McColgan, Castlefin

The death has occurred of Johnny McColgan, 359, Grahamsland, Castlefin, (F93 W9NW).
Peacefully at the Donegal Hospice surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his beloved wife and soul mate May, his father and mother, John and Elizabeth and sister Phyllis, Castlefin. Beloved father of Patrick (Jackie), Anthony (Noelle), Sharon (Kevin) and Damien (Katrina). Dearly loved by all his grandchildren. Beloved brother of Margaret, Marion, Frances and brother-in-law to Pearse, Davey, Declan, Aidan, Geraldine, Dougie and the late Seamus and Patsy.

Dearly loved and sadly missed by his loving sons, daughter, sisters, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

Remains reposing at his late residence. Funeral leaving from his late residence on July 13 at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Castlefin at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, directly to the Donegal Hospice at https://www.idonate.ie/cause/donegalhospice or any family member. Family time from 10pm till 12 noon onwards and from 9.30am on the morning of the funeral. Rosary nightly at 9pm.

Daniel Maloney, Brackenstown, Swords / Carrick

The death has taken place of Daniel (Donal) Maloney of St Cronan’s Cottages, Brackenstown, Co Dublin formally Aughera, Carrick, on June 22. Donal passed away peacefully at Rush Nursing Home. Beloved brother of Brigid McHugh and Cathal Maloney.

Reposing on Thursday, July 13, at Jennings Funeral Home, Oscar Traynor Road from 3pm to 5pm. Removal on Friday, July 14, to St Cronan’s Church Brackenstown, Swords arriving at 9.50am for 10am Mass. Funeral afterwards to Glasnevin Crematorium for 11.30 service.

For those who would have liked to attend the funeral but are unable to, a video link of the Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking the following link at 10am on July 14: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-cronans-church-brackenstown-swords

The Crematorium Service will be streamed live on Friday morning at 11:30am via the following link.
https://www.dctrust.ie/location/glasnevin/chapel-webstream.html

Nataliia Liekar, Fintown / Ukraine

It is with deep regret and sadness we announce the death of Nataliia Liekar, Fintown and formerly Ukraine, peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital.

Nataliia will be sadly missed by her mother and family in Ukraine. Funeral Service this evening, July 11 at 7pm in Marley's Funeral Home Letterkenny (F92 FR1X) followed by private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Declan (Decky) Boyle, 14 Gaeltex Drive, Letterkenny

The sudden death has taken place of Declan (Decky) Boyle, 14 Gaeltex Drive, Letterkenny at his late residence. Predeceased by his granny Nan and grandad Joe, father Barney (1988), and brother James Dean Alcorn (2013). Sadly missed by mother Anna (Milford), brother Bernard (Kilmacrennan) and sister Tara (Letterkenny).

Fondly remembered by extended family members, neighbours and friends.
Roposing at his late grandparents' residence at 32 Mc Neely Villas, Oldtown, Letterkenny (F92 W7PP).

Funeral on Wednesday, July 12 going to St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in New Leck Cemetery.

Mary McShane, Upper Cappagh, Teelin

The death has occurred of Mary McShane, Upper Cappagh, Teelin, (F94 R6H3).

Deeply missed by her loving family husband Paddy, sons Pat, Steven, Shane, Brendan, daughters-in-law, partners, adored grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at her late residence with removal last evening to Saint Columba’s Church, Carrick. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, July 12 at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Paddy Kennedy, Meath / Carrick

The death has occurred of Paddy Kennedy, Ealing, London, Dunshaughlin, Co Meath and formerly of Meenaneary. He passed away peacefully after a short illness in London, surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of Catherine, and much-loved father to Sinéad, Caitríona and Niamh and their partners Joe, Cathal and Paul. Paddy will be sadly missed by his heartbroken family, brothers Gerry, Teague, Noel, Aidan and Jimmy, his sisters Máire, Cáit, Ann and Martina, his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, cousins and a large circle, neighbours and friends at home and abroad.

Reposing at his late residence (51 Ardlea, Dunshaughlin, A85DY26) from 4pm – 10pm on Wednesday, July 12. The house is strictly private to the family at all other times. Removal from Dunshaughlin to his late residence in Meenaneary on Thursday morning. Reposing from 4pm – 10pm on Thursday, July 13 and from 2pm – 10pm on Friday, July 14. The house is private to the family at all other times and on the morning of the funeral.
 
Removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Meenaneary on Saturday, July 15, for funeral Mass at 12 noon with burial afterwards in St. Columba’s Cemetery, Carrick. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Fund, through Curran’s Funeral Services or any family member.
 
 
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