Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, January 23, 2024

The following deaths have taken place:

- Michael Cunningham, Largy, Killybegs

- Mary Gallagher (née Gallagher) Dublin and formerly Letterkenny

- May Mulvihill (née Ward), Ballykerran, Kilmacrennan

- Jackie (John Thomas) Wilkie, Stranorlar / Letterkenny

- Stephen O'Donnell, Mullingar, Westmeath and formerly Letterkenny

- Paul Coyle, Carraig a' Choill, Ranafast and Gaoth Dobhair

- Mary Magee, Oran Road, Buncrana

- Kieran Gallagher, Station Road, Creeslough

- Hannah Boyle, née Sharkey, Galway and Donegal

- Patrick (Patsy) Collins, Sallaghagraine, Letterkenny

- John Harkin, The Green, Athlumney and late of Boyerstown, Meath and Killybegs

- Kitty Mc Garvey, née Harkin, Bunbeg

- Annie Doogan, née Walsh, Perth, Scotland, Kincasslagh and Crolly

- Aiden Garvin, formerly of "Mulroy", Glencar Road, Letterkenny

- John Patrick O'Shea - Victoria, Australia and Kilmacrennan

Michael Cunningham, Largy, Killybegs
The peaceful death has occurred, at the Donegal Hospice, of Michael Cunningham, Largy, Killybegs, Co.Donegal. Sadly missed by his loving wife Michelle, son Michael, father Mickey Joe, mother Celine, sisters Siobhan, Helena (Pat), Sharon (Gerard) and Lorraine (John), nieces and nephews.

Michael’s remains will repose at Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara, F94 N923, on Tuesday evening (January 23) from 4pm until 7pm. Removal from Shovlin’s Funeral Home on Wednesday morning at 10.15am to St. Mary’s of the Visitation Church, Killybegs, for 11am funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in Clar Cemetery, Donegal Town. Funeral Mass will be streamed live on the link below.

https://mcn.live/Camera/st-mary-of-the-visitation-church-killybegs

Mary Gallagher (née Gallagher) Dublin and formerly Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Mary Gallagher (née Gallagher) Coolmine, Dublin 15 and formerly of Ballymaleel, Letterkenny January 22, 2024 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Swords Nursing Home.

Mary, beloved wife of the late Richard (Dick) and much loved mother of Catherine, Neil and Richard. Sadly missed by her loving family, brother Patrick, grandchildren Jack, Samuel and Holly, daughters-in-law Claire and Helen, cousin Eileen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May Mary rest in peace.

Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Blanchardstown on Friday evening (January 26) between 6pm and 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning (January 27) to St. Brigid’s Church, Blanchardstown arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium.

Mary’s funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) by clicking this link. Messages of sympathy and condolences for the family may be left at www.cunninghamsfunerals.com.

Family flowers only, please, donations if desired to Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.

May Mulvihill (née Ward), Ballykerran, Kilmacrennan

The death has occurred of May Mulvihill (née Ward) Ballykerran, Kilmacrennan, Donegal, F92 A3Y9, January 21, 2024, peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital.

Predeceased by her husband Patsy.

Deeply regretted by her loving family, Gerald, Nigel, Caroline, Fiona, John and Maureen, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, sister-in-law Rita, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Remains reposing at her home. Requiem mass on Wednesday, January 24, at 11am, in St Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan on the following link: Church Services TV St Columba's Church Kilmacrenan

Family time from 11pm until 11am and on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only. Donations if desired, to Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o any family member.

Jackie (John Thomas) Wilkie, Stranorlar / Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Jackie (John Thomas) Wilkie, Stranorlar, Letterkenny and Gartan. Suddenly in Letterkenny University Hospital. Deeply regretted by partner Kathleen, daughter Emma, son Eoin. Fondly remembered by brother Willie (Gartan) & sister Reba Cullen (Letterkenny), extended family members, neighbors & friends.

Jackie’s remains will repose at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny (F92XE35) from 7pm to 9pm tomorrow, Tuesday, January 23. Service of Thanksgiving, for the life of Jackie will take place in Eternal Light Chapel of Rest Mountain Top on Wednesday afternoon, 24th January, at 1pm followed by Interment in Gartan Cemetery.

 Please feel free to leave a message of condolence for Jackie's family on Charlie McClafferty Funeral Directors Facebook page.

Stephen O'Donnell, Mullingar, Westmeath and formerly Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Stephen O'Donnell, Austin Friars Street, Mullingar, Westmeath and formerly Letterkenny, on January 19, 2024 (peacefully) following a short illness.

Predeceased by his parents Fred and Monica, brothers Gregory and Valentine and sister Theresa.

Father of Zoe, Holly and Bruce, grandfather of Kayleigh, Lexi, Logan and James, missed by his brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements later.

Paul Coyle, Carraig a' Choill, Ranafast and Gaoth Dobhair

The death has occurred of Paul Coyle, Carraig a' Choill, Ranafast and Luinneach, Gaoth Dobhair.

Predeceased by his parents Hugh and Maggie Coyle and niece Angela. Sadly missed by his loving wife Ann, sons David and Conor, sister Grace, brothers Charlie, Hugh, James and John, mother-in-law Sandra Devenney, in-laws and extended family and friends.

His remains will repose at his home on Tuesday and Wednesday from 11am until rosary at 9pm. Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Star of the Sea Church, Annagry, on Thursday afternoon at 1pm, interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Donegal Hospice.

House private tonight Monday and on the morning of the Funeral to family, only please.

Mary Magee, Oran Road, Buncrana

The death has taken place of Mary Magee, who passed away peacefully in Donegal Hospice surrounded by her family.

Beloved wife of Liam, loving mother of Clare, Don, Kathryn, Patrick and Lee and adored grandmother of Matthew, Jack, Cian, James, David, Lara and Dan. Mary will be deeply missed by her brothers John and Desmond, sons-in-law John and George, daughter-in-law Vanessa and Lee’s partner Catherine and all her extended family and friends.

Remains reposing at her residence. Removal to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for 7pm on Tuesday, January 23 to repose overnight.

Requiem Mass at 11am on Wednesday, January 24, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

House Private please with the exception of close family, friends and neighbours. Family time from 11pm until 11am.

Family flowers only donations if desired to Donegal hospice. Mary’s family would like to thank the staff of Donegal Hospice for the exceptional care and kindness given to Mary.

Kieran Gallagher, Station Road, Creeslough

The sudden death has occurred of Kieran Gallagher, Station Road, Creeslough. 

Remains reposing at his home. Funeral Mass in St. Michael’s Church, Creeslough on Wednesday, January 24, at 11am.
Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-michaels-church
Burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery.
Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Hannah Boyle, née Sharkey, Coogan Park, Newcastle, Galway and Donegal

The death has taken place of Hannah Boyle, née Sharkey, Coogan Park, Newcastle, Galway, Australia and Donegal. Hannah passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, and under the wonderful care of the Galway Hospice, on January 20.
Pre-deceased by her husband John, her son Henry and by brothers and sisters. Beloved mother of Bernard and Norah, and sister of Sarah. Sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, neighbours, extended family and her circle of friends.

A reposing was held for Hannah in St Pio’s Room, on the grounds of the Sacred Heart Church, Westside, last evening with removal afterwards to the adjoining Church. Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 23, at 11.30am.

A private cremation service will take place afterwards in Shannon Crematorium at 2pm.

The Mass will be available to livestream via the following link: https://mcn.live/camera/catholic-church-of-the-sacred-heart

Donations if desired, in lieu of flowers, can be made to the Galway Hospice Foundation: https://galwayhospice.ie/donate/

House private, please.

Patrick (Patsy) Collins, Sallaghagraine, Letterkenny

The death has occurred, at the Donegal Hospice, of Patrick (Patsy) Collins. Deeply regretted by his sisters, Veronica, Noreen, Mary, Marjorie and Ann, brothers, Danny and James.

Predeceased by his father Dan, his mother Brigid and his sister Carmel. Sadly, missed by his sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and family circle.

Remains are reposing at his late residence, Carmel House, Sallaghagraine, Letterkenny, F92Y4XT. Requiem Mass on Tuesday, January 23, in St Eunan’s Cathedral, at 1pm with burial afterwards in the family plot in Conwal Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the St Eunan’s Cathedral parish webcam www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny

Donations, in lieu of flowers, to Donegal Hospice, care of any family member.

House private on the morning of the funeral, please.

John Harkin, The Green, Athlumney and late of Boyerstown, Meath and Killybegs

The death has occurred of John Harkin, The Green, Athlumney and late of Boyerstown, Navan, Meath and Killybegs.

He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 21. John, dearly loved husband of Joan and loving father of Eithne, John, Kevin, Eileen, Conor and Michael. Very sadly missed by his family, sister Anne Cannon, son-in-law Greg, daughters-in-law Ger, Ali and Sue, Conor's partner Anne, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, grandchildren Emily, Seán, Isobel and Daniel Fulton, Eleanor, Ailish, Rachael, Johno, Julia, Darragh, Kate and Ava Harkin, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing at the Fitzsimons Funeral Home, Canon Row, Navan, today Tuesday from 4-7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 10am in St. Mary's Church, Navan, followed by burial in Boyerstown Cemetery. No flowers, please. Donations, in lieu, to Navan Meals On Wheels.

For those who cannot attend the Funeral Mass on Wednesday morning, it can be viewed at Livestream on the Navan Parish website.

Kitty Mc Garvey, née Harkin, Bunbeg

The death has taken place in Áras Ghaoth Dobhair of Kitty Mc Garvey (Kitty Annie Rua), Bunbeg, originally of Sleeghan, Gaoth Dobhair. Predeceased by her husbands, Arthur Mc Gee and Jimmy Mc Garvey, sisters, Nancy and Frances and brothers, Jack, Jimmy, Charlie, Micí and Owenie.

Sadly missed by her daughters, Mary and Anne, in-laws Pádraig, Bella, Michael and Caitriona, grandchildren, Colleen, Cathal, Catherine, Ben, Joel, Kitty and Zack, 8 great grandchildren and extended family and friends.

Reposed at her daughter Mary's residence at Strand Road, Magheragallon.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11am in St. Mary’s Church, Derrybeg (F92 H289), interment afterwards in Maghergallon Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page https://bit.ly/3DoIMm.

Annie Doogan, née Walsh, Perth, Scotland, Kincasslagh and Crolly

The death has taken place of Annie Doogan, née Walsh, of Perth, Scotland and Gortnasade, Kincasslagh, formerly Ardveen, Crolly.

Annie passed away peacefully at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee on January 16, aged 92. She is predeceased by her beloved husband Jim. She is sadly missed by her children Bridget, Seamus, Joseph, Anne, Charles and David, daughters-in-law Frances, Susan, Peggy and Gill and son-in-law Simon. She was devoted to her grandchildren Caitlin, Jack, Conall, Fergus, Emmet, Ciara, Maria, Niamh, Charlie and James. 

Remains to be received into St Mary Magdalene’s RC Church, Glenearn Road, Perth on Tuesday, January 23 at 7pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday, January 24, 11am.

Remains arriving in St. Mary’s Church, Kincasslagh on Thursday, January 25 at about 6pm and Mass before burial on Friday, January 26, at 11am.

The family would like to thank all the staff of Ninewells Hospital, Dundee for their outstanding care.

Family flowers only. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page https://bit.ly/3DoIMm.

Aiden Garvin, formerly of "Mulroy", Glencar Road, Letterkenny

The sudden death has occurred in London of Aiden Garvin, formerly of "Mulroy", Glencar Road, Letterkenny.

Predeceased by his parents Tom and Una. Deeply regretted and remembered with love by his partner Caron, London; sister Anne (Tim), Galway, brothers Declan, Dublin; Kevin, (Deirdre), Dublin and sister Mary, Letterkenny, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews, cousins and his wide circle of friends in Donegal, London and beyond.

Reposing at his sister Mary's residence, 32, Meadow Hill, Kiltoy, Letterkenny (Eircode F92 TFP9) on Tuesday, January 23 from 2pm to 7.30pm. Removal from there at 10am on Wednesday,  January 24, going to St. Eunan's Cathedral for 11am Funeral Mass which can be viewed live on the link www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny 

Private cremation on Thursday, January 25 at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan​​​​​. Family time please on the morning of the Funeral.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired to the Irish Heart Foundation c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Rd., Letterkenny.

John Patrick O'Shea - Victoria, Australia and Kilmacrennan

The death has occurred of John Patrick O'Shea, Yanakie, Victoria Australia and Kilmacrennan. He passed away on January 14 at Foster Hospital, surrounded by family and loved ones, aged 82.

Loving husband of Mary, father to Sarah and Niall, father-in-law to Rebecca and Rowan. Grandpa to Rory and Molly.

A Funeral Mass will be offered at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Fish Creek-Foster Rd, Fish Creek on Wednesday, January 24 at 11am and can be viewed here.

The Funeral will leave at the conclusion of Mass for the Foster Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Peter Mac Callum Canter Centre would be appreciated.  

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