Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, November 7, 2023

The following deaths have taken place:

- Annmarie Campbell (née Gethins), Portnason, Ballyshannon

- Hannah McGuire (née McGinley), Doonalt, Glencolmcille

- Samuel (Sammy) Sheehan, Buncrana / Derry City, Derry

- Mary Margaret Bredin (née Mc Caul), Donegal Town

- Tamara Matviienko, Kilbeg, Kilcar and Ukraine

- Annie Boyle, Dr. Mc Closkey Cresent, Glenties and Doochary

- Ciarán Gilcreest (Mac Giolla Chríost), Hawthorn Heights, Letterkenny

- Seán Ó hAodha, 11, Tara Court, Letterkenny

- Christopher Mc Ghee, Stranorlar

Annmarie Campbell (née Gethins), Portnason, Ballyshannon
The sudden death has occurred of AnnMarie Campbell (nee Gethins), Portnason, Ballyshannon, F94 RW18. Predeceased by her father Seamus, missed dearly by her mother Loretta, her children Jamie and Shauna, their father Brian, her brothers and sisters Mary, Jimmy, Patricia, John Joe, Patrick, Loretta, Finbar and Gerry.

Sadly missed by her nieces, nephews and all extended family and friends.

All enquires to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home on 087 2218483.
Funeral Arrangements later.

Hannah McGuire (née McGinley), Doonalt, Glencolmcille
The death has occurred of Hannah McGuire, Doonalt, Glencolmcille, F94 R2K4, peacefully at Harbour Lights Nursing Home.

Predeceased by her husband John James and daughter Margaret.  Sadly missed by her daughters, Mary, Pauline and Geraldine, her Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Son in Law, Packie.

Remains reposing at her late residence on Tuesday from 11am to 9pm. Removal on Wednesday morning for Funeral Mass at 11am at St Columba's Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.  House Strictly Private on the morning of the Funeral.  

The Funeral Mass will be streamlined by https://www.mcnmedia.tv/Camera/st-columbas-glencolmcille

Family Flowers only please, donations if desired to Patients Comfort Fund, Harbour Lights, c/o Michael L Byrne, Funeral Director, Cashel, Glencolmcille or any family member.

Samuel (Sammy) Sheehan, Buncrana / Derry City, Derry
The sudden death has occurred of Samuel (Sammy) Sheehan, 2 Westbrook, Buncrana, formerly 16 Rathowen Park, Derry. Sammy is predeceased by his parents Eddie and Sadie, sister Nuala and brother Michael.

He will be sadly missed and never forgotten by his siblings Marian, Eugene, Eamonn, James, Donal, Martin, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and his many friends.

Sammy's remains reposing at his home. Funeral on Thursday leaving at 10am going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill, Buncrana with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill

Mary Margaret Bredin (née Mc Caul), Dun Uisce, Ballyboyle, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Mary Margaret Bredin (née Mc Caul), Dun Uisce, Ballyboyle, Donegal Town.
Peacefully at Donegal Community Hospital on Saturday November 4, aged 90 years. 
Predeceased by husband James and sadly missed by sons Anthony and Adrian, grandchildren, Russell, Marcus, Abraham and Rebecca, great grandchildren, Nicolás, Henry and Benjamin, brother Patsy and sister Kathleen. May She Rest In Peace 

Reposing at Gallagher Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles. Removal from there on Tuesday, November 7, to Church of the Sacred Heart, Mountcharles, for 11am Funeral Mass,  followed by interment in the adjoining churchyard. 
Family flowers only please, Donations to Donegal Community Hospital, Donegal Town.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Coronary Care Unit at Letterkenny University Hospital, and at Donegal Community Hospital, for their dedicated care and compassion.

Tamara Matviienko, Kilbeg, Kilcar and Ukraine

The sudden death has occurred of Tamara Matviienko, Kilbeg, Kilcar. Tamara is formerly from Ukraine and has been residing in south Donegal since October 2022.

Tamara's sudden passing is felt by her loving son Roman, his wife Inna, their son Danylo and daughter Anna.

Tamara's passing is deeply regretted and remembered by all those around them in Kilcar and south Donegal.

The wake is strictly private, at the family’s request. Reposing at McCabe's funeral home. Funeral service at 11am Wednesday, November 8, at St. Cartha's Church, Kilcar.

The Ukrainian/Irish and all of the community are invited to attend Tamara's funeral service on Wednesday at 11am.

Annie Boyle, Dr. Mc Closkey Cresent, Glenties

The death has occurred of Annie Boyle, Dr. Mc Closkey Cresent, Glenties and formerly Coolvoy, Doochary. Deeply regretted by relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Shovlin's Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara, on Tuesday, November 7 from 5pm with removal at 6.30pm to St. Connell's Church Glenties, for 7pm to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am with burial afterwards in Fintown Cemetery. 

Ciarán Gilcreest (Mac Giolla Chríost) of Hawthorn Heights, Letterkenny

The sudden death of Ciarán Gilcreest (Mac Giolla Chríost) of Hawthorn Heights, Letterkenny has sadly occurred.

Survived and forever missed by his loving parents Terry and Freda (Kilroe) Gilcreest, sisters Nicola, Hazel and Ërlaith (and partner Aaron), uncles and aunts Brody, Mike, Michael and Brigid, James and Lorna, Ann and Adrian, and Loretta, cousins Fiona, Deirdre, Michael, Michelle and Aoife, and his many, many friends – forever changed by his being here and by his being gone.

Reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny (F92 XE35) from 6pm to 9pm on Monday, November 6 and 3pm to 7pm on Tuesday, November 7, where you are invited and most welcome to a celebration of Ciarán’s life.

House private on Tuesday, November 7.

Private cremation on Wednesday, November 8 in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

No flowers please, donations in lieu to Donegal Search and Rescue c/o Paschal Blake Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

Seán Ó hAodha, 11, Tara Court, Letterkenny

The death has occurred in the loving care of the staff of the Donegal Hospice of Seán Ó hAodha, 11, Tara Court, Letterkenny (F92 W2NW), a retired school teacher Rosses and Kerrykeel.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Marife, adored children Síne, Saoirse, Róise and Séany, his siblings Eileen Noonan, Donal Hayes, Tom Hayes, Joe Hayes and Emma Kennedy (Co. Limerick), Martin Hayes (Australia) and Patrick Hayes (Florida U.S.A.), neighbours, extended family, relatives and friends.

Remains reposing at his late residence.

Removal from there on Tuesday, November 7 going to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed live on https://www.youtube.com/@churchoftheirishmartyrs4657 followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery.

Family time please on the morning of the Funeral.

Family flowers only please, donations if wished to the Donegal Hospice c/o Paschal Blake Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

Christopher Mc Ghee, Stranorlar

The sudden death has occurred of Christopher Mc Ghee, 106 Ard Mc Cool, Stranorlar, F93 D5F9.

Beloved son of late Bridget, and much loved father of Nathan, Eoin, and Dillion, cherished brother of Stephen, Barry, Patrick, Pauline, Veronica, and the late baby Martin, Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sons, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, brother- in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family, neighbours and friends.

His remains are reposing at his late residence. Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral leaving from there on Tuesday at 10.30am for Requiem Mass at 11am in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar. Interment afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live at www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar

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