Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, September 6, 2023

The following deaths have taken place:

- Máire Coll (née Mc Garvey), Derrybeg / Ranafast 

- Christine McGowan (née Cleary), Kinlough

- Fergus Sweeney, Clare / Ardara

- John Whoriskey, Burnfoot

- Niall Greene, Dungloe

- Gráinne O'Doherty, Donegal Town

- Nina Ruane, England / Bundoran

- Michael Byrne, Dublin / Donegal

- Margaret O’Loughlin (née Carr), Laghey

- Patrick McLaughlin, Letterkenny / Castlefin

- Danny McNern, Wicklow / Ballyshannon

- Peter Gavigan, Glenties

- Sarah Theresa Anthony, Ramelton

- Peter Bonar, Swords, Dublin / Ballybofey

- James McClenaghan, Greencastle

Máire Coll (née Mc Garvey), Derrybeg / Ranafast 

The death has occurred of Máire Coll (née Mc Garvey), in Dungloe Community Hospital of Máire Coll (née Mc Garvey) Derrybeg and originally from Ranafast.

Predeceased by her husband John Coll, her parents; Nellie John Eoghain & Donnchadh Sheáin, her sister Nora Boyle and her brother Hudie Mc Garvey. Sadly missed by her brothers; Denis Mc Garvey (Rannafeirste) and Seán Mc Garvey (Glasgow), her sisters; Sarah Rua Greene (Ranafast), Annie Hammill (Glasgow) & Evelyn Breen (Stranorlar), nieces, nephews and extended family & friends. 

Her remains will repose at Roarty's Funeral Home Derrybeg (F92 DN4X)  today, Wednesday, from 4pm until rosary time at 8pm and again tomorrow from 4pm until 6.45pm. Removal afterwards to St. Mary's Church Derrybeg for 7pm to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass on Friday, September 8,  at 11am with interment afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery. The Funeral mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page. https://bit.ly/3DoIMm.

Christine McGowan (née Cleary), Kinlough

The death has occurred of Christine McGowan (née Cleary), 30 Melvin Fields, Kinlough, Co Leitrim, peacefully at Our Lady’s Hospital, Manorhamilton.

Reposing at Our Lady’s Hospital chapel, Manorhamilton on Thursday evening from 6pm to 7.15pm, with removal to St Aidan’s Church, Kinlough to arrive at 8pm.

Funeral mass on Friday at 10am with cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

No flowers by request.

Donations in lieu to the Sligo Branch Alzheimers Society C/O any family member or the Funeral Director. House private please.  

Fergus Sweeney, Clare / Ardara

The death has occurred of Fergus Sweeney, Knockliscrane, Miltown Malbay, Clare / Ardara,
Born in Gortnacart, Ardara. Died peacefully, surrounded by family, after a short illness.

Mourned by his loving wife Ann, his sons Michael and Gez and their partners Ann and Deirdre; his daughter Cathy and her husband Chris; his brother Vincent and sister-in-law Eileen; brothers-in-law Jimmy and Michael; sister-in-law Bridie, nieces and nephews and extended family. Adored and mourned by his grandchildren Sean, Maebh, Niall, Holly, Dan, Joey and Molly.

Reposing in St Joseph's Church, Miltown Malbay on Wednesday evening, September 6 from 6pm with prayers at 8pm.

Funeral Mass on Thursday, September 7 at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Kildimo graveyard. Funeral Mass can be viewed at: www.miltownmalbayparish.ie

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Milford Care Centre, Co Limerick.

John Whoriskey, Burnfoot

The death has occurred at his late residence of John Whoriskey, Birdstown, Burnfoot. Much loved father of Johnny and dear brother of Lila. Predeceased by parents Tilly and Bob, his brothers Willie, Vincent, Phonsie and his sister Annie. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his son, sister, grandchildren, extended family and friends.

Reposing at his home. Removal from there on Thursday morning, September 7 at 10.15am to St Aengus' Church, Burt for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in Burt Cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/burt

Family time please from 11pm to 2pm and on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only please, donations to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.

Niall Greene, Dungloe

The death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital of Niall Greene, Meenmore, Dungloe, (F94 V6K6).

Reposing at the family home from Wednesday, September 6 at 4pm.

House strictly private until this time, please. Rosary at 8pm Wednesday and 9pm on Thursday.

Funeral Mass on Friday, September 8 at 11am in St Crona’s Church, Dungloe with interment afterwards in Maghery Cemetery.
Family time please from 10pm to 10am and strictly private to family only on the morning of the funeral.

Gráinne O'Doherty, Donegal Town

The death has occurred on September 4 of Gráinne O’Doherty, Maldon House, The Glebe, Donegal Town aged 91 years. Peacefully, in the presence of her family and the exceptional care of staff at Letterkenny University Hospital. Deeply regretted by her sisters Mary (Sr Paula), Francis (Bert), Bernie, her nieces, nephews and extended family.

Predeceased by her parents Thomas John and Elizabeth, sisters Margaret and Eilis, brothers Gene and Tommy. Reposed at Maldon House, The Glebe, Donegal Town.

Funeral Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town on Wednesday morning, September 6 at 11am, with burial immediately afterwards in The Old Abbey Cemetery, Donegal Town.

Nina Ruane, Basingstoke, England / Bundoran

The death has occurred of Nina Ruane, Basingstoke, England and previously, Bundoran. Nina sadly left this life on August 28 after a brief illness.

Forever in the hearts of her husband Jarlath Corbett, their daughters Sinéad and Meadbh, her siblings Adrian, Brendan, Darina, Meadbh, Patrick, James and Shena, her extended family, including nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters in law and her friends and colleagues.

Cremation service at 2.45pm on Thursday, September 7 at Basingstoke Crematorium, RG25 2BA
The service can be viewed at Webcast | Obitus: https://watch.obitus.com/N4c244
User name: koku2129 - Password: 870208.

Donations if you wish, in lieu of flowers, to Basingstoke Food Bank at: https://basingstoke.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/donate-money/

Michael Byrne, Artane, Dublin and Donegal

The death has occurred of Michael Byrne, Artane, Dublin and Donegal. He passed away following a long illness carried with dignity and courage in the wonderful care of the staff of Letterkenny University Hospital.

Michael will be forever loved and deeply missed by his beloved wife Teresa, son Ciaran together with his partner Gail and their children Daniel and Hollie, son Colm together with his wife Róisín and their children Ultan, Saoirse, Saidbhe and Naoise, daughter Niamh and her fiancé John, his sister Breda, brother-in-law Gabriel his brother Edward, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and especially his close family friends Raj, Martina, Shanti and Ravi and wide circle of friends.

Reposing at Lanigan's Funeral Home, Beaumont Road (D09VW90). Removal to the Church of Nativity Beaumont on Wednesday, September 6 arriving for 10am Requiem Mass followed by cremation at 12.30pm in Dardistown Crematorium, Collinstown Cross, Old Airport Road, Dublin.

The funeral Mass can be viewed live at 10am on Wednesday, September 6 at the following link: https://www.beaumontparish.ie/webcam/

The cremation service can also be viewed at 12:30pm via the following link: https://www.dctrust.ie/location/dardistown/dardistown-chapel-webstreaming.html

Margaret O’Loughlin (née Carr), 19 An Lagan Gorm, Laghey

The death has occurred of Margaret O’Loughlin (née Carr), 19 An Lagan Gorm, Laghey.
She passed away peacefully at her residence. Reposed at the family home last evening until 9pm.

Removal on Wednesday, September 6 for 11am funeral Mass in St Brigid’s Church, Ballintra, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

House strictly private on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Donegal Community Hospital c/o Jackie Carron Funeral Directors or any family member.

Patrick McLaughlin, 26 Fernhill, Letterkenny and Skelpy, Castlefin

The death has taken place of Patrick McLaughlin, 26 Fernhill, Letterkenny and Skelpy, Castlefin.
Remains will repose at his mother-in-law, Tulip McCrory’s residence, Skelpy, Castlefin, (F93VIDW).

Funeral from there on Wednesday, September 6, at 11.30am going to St Columba’s Church, Doneyloop for 12 noon Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to St Vincent De Paul, Castlefin c/o Kennedy Funeral Directors, Castlefin.

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

Danny McNern Wicklow / Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Danny McNern, Bray, Wicklow and Ballyshannon.
He passed away on September 2, in the wonderful care of St Colmcille’s Hospital, Loughlinstown, after a life well lived.

He will be sadly missed by his dearly loved wife Teresa, his brother Tommy, niece and nephews, his sister-in-law Patricia, extended family and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray on Wednesday, September 6 from 10.30am until a Service takes place in the funeral home at 12 noon followed by cremation in Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W.
Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the RNLI.

Peter Gavigan, Stroughter, Kilraine, Glenties

The peaceful death has occurred at Donegal Hospice of Peter Gavigan, Stroughter, Kilraine, Glenties. Deeply regretted by his brother Patrick (Birmingham) niece, nephews neighbours and friends.

Peter's remains will repose at Shovlin's Funeral Home, Sandfield on Wednesday evening, September 6 from 4pm to 7.30pm followed by removal to St Conal's Church, Glenties arriving at 8.30pm Funeral Mass on Thursday morning, September 7 at 11 am with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

Sarah Theresa Anthony, Glebe, Ballyare, Ramelton

The peaceful death has taken place in Ramelton Community Hospital of Sarah Theresa Anthony, Glebe, Ballyare, Ramelton, (F92 P5N8) Doaghmore, Fanad.

Remains reposing at her home. Removal from there last evening going to St Mary’s Church, Fanavolty to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday, September 6 at 10am. Burial afterwards in Fanavolty Cemetery.
House private to family and friends.

Peter Bonar, Swords, Dublin / Ballybofey

The death has occurred of Peter Bonar, Swords, Dublin and formerly of Ballybofey. He passed away peacefully at CareChoice Nursing Home Swords.

Beloved husband of the late Rosemary and father of the late Michael.

Sadly missed by his loving daughters Deirdre and Rita, son Niall, sons-in-law Tommy and John, daughter-in-law Colette, grandchildren Daniel, Clara, Katie, Beckie, Adam, Orla, Amy and Shane, brother Plunkett, sisters-in-law Madeline, Gay and Anne, brothers-in-law Mikey, Dessie and John, nieces, nephews, including Michael, David and Mark, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Rock's Funeral Home, Swords. Removal on Wednesday, September 6, to St Colmcille’s Church, Swords arriving for 10am Mass followed by burial to adjoining cemetery.

You can view the funeral Mass live on the parish webcam at: https://mcnmedia.tv/Cameras/st-columcilles-swords

Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland and the Parkinsons Association of Ireland.

James McClenaghan, Greencastle

The sudden death has occurred in Melbourne, Australia, of James McClenaghan, formerly St Martin's, Greencastle.

Beloved husband of Lisa and much-loved father of Finn and Harriet, cherished son of Maureen and the late Jim McClenaghan. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughter, mother, sisters, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, mother and father-in-law, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

A Service to celebrate his life will take place at WD Rose Brighton, 139 Marriage Road, on Friday, September 8 at 2pm.

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