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The following deaths have taken place:
- Kathleen Hughes (née Bryan), Cashel, Rossnowlagh
- Noel Melaugh, Cronalaughey, Crossroads
- Bridie Hasson, Malin Head and formerly Derry
- Samuel Kelso, Killyclug, Letterkenny
- Maeve Magee (née Kyles), Cois Locha, Gweedore Road, Dungloe
- Joseph (Joe) Gallagher, Wexford and formerly Convoy
- Eamonn Paul O'Connor, St Johnston / Derry City, Derry
- Mary Herron (retired N.T.), Welchtown, Ballybofey
- Lucy Mc Geehan, Castlederg / Manorcunningham
Kathleen Hughes (née Bryan), Cashel, Rossnowlagh
The death has occurred of Kathleen Hughes (née Bryan), Cashel, Rossnowlagh. Peacefully at Aras Mhic Shuibhne Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband Norman, sadly missed by her children Sylvia, Richard (Sandra), Gladys and Bryan, her grandchildren and all extended family and friends.
Reposing Tuesday at her son Richard and Sandra Hughes' residence, Cashel, Rossnowlagh, F94E447 from 6pm to 9pm. House private at all other times please.
Funeral service will take place at her son's residence on Wednesday at 1pm, followed by burial in Drumholm Graveyard.
All enquiries to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home on 087 2218483.
Noel Melaugh, Cronalaughey, Crossroads
The sudden death has occurred of Noel Melaugh, Cronalaughey, Crossroads, Killygordon, F93 W3P1.
Beloved husband of Teresa, and much loved father of Gerard, Laura, and Elaine. Dearly loved brother of P.J., Kevin, John, Sadie, Mary Kathleen, and Anne. Predeceased by his sister Eileen and grandson Caolan. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughters, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, grandchildren, extended family and friends.
Sacred Heart Of Jesus Have Mercy On His Soul.
Funeral leaving from his late residence on Thursday March 7 at 10.15am for Requiem Mass in St. Patrick’s Church Crossroads, Killygordon at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live on the Youtube Channel, at https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish
The house is private to family, close friends and neighbours, please.
Bridie Hasson, Malin Head and formerly Derry
The death has occurred of Bridie Hasson, Lowerbraghey, Malin Head, F93D950 and formerly Derry.
Beloved wife of Frank (predeceased), much loved mother of Martin and John. Dear sister of Jimmy and Mary.
Deeply regretted by her sons, sister, brother, daughters-in-law, her five grandchildren Oisin, Aoife, Niamh, Owen and Lauren, extended family, friends and neighbours. May Bridie Rest In Peace.
Removal from Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Letterkenny last evening going to her late residence.
Funeral from there Wednesday morning at 10.20am to St. Mary's Church Lagg for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please.
Samuel Kelso, Killyclug, Letterkenny
The death had occurred in the Donegal Hospice of Samuel John Kelso known as SJ, Killyclug, Letterkenny.
Sadly missed by his loving wife May, much loved Father of Pauline (Robert), Anna-Maria (Owen), Samuel (Karen), grandchildren Stephen, Christopher, Natalie, Mathew, Holly and Harry, great grandchildren Marlow and Isla.
Funeral service in the family home on Wednesday March 6 at 2pm with burial afterwards to Gortlee Cemetery.
House strictly private at the request of the deceased.
Family flowers only with donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Con Mc Daid Funeral Director.
Maeve Magee (née Kyles), Cois Locha, Gweedore Road, Dungloe
The death has occurred of Maeve Magee (née Kyles), Dungloe and formerly Howth, Co Dublin. Maeve passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in the care of the staff of Dungloe Community Hospital on Sunday March 3, 2024.
Much loved mother of John, Brendan, Brian (predeceased), Martin, Derek, Stephen, Niamh and Alan. Beloved grandmother of Michelle, Karl, Kellyann, Adam, Ben, Lily, Oisin, Conor, Fiachra, Malachy, Jack, Darcy, Loghan, Arwen and Fiadh. Deeply regretted by her family, twin sister Bridget, brothers Joe and Paddy, son and daughters in law, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. May she Rest in Peace.
Reposing at McGlynns Funeral Home Dungloe on Monday evening March 4 from 5pm to 8pm with Rosary at 7pm.
Removal on Wednesday morning, March 6, to the Church of the Assumption, Howth, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am, followed by burial in St. Fintan’s Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass will be streamed live on Wednesday morning at 10am via the following link:
https://www.churchservices.tv/howth
Joseph (Joe) Gallagher, Wexford and formerly Convoy
The death has occurred of Joseph (Joe) Gallagher, Clonjordan, Ballindaggin / Enniscorthy, Wexford and formerly Convoy.
Beloved husband of the late Ellen (nee O’Brien) and loving father of Joe & Caroline and the late Paul & Dessie. Dearly loved brother of Hugo, Madeline, Marie & Philomena and the late Fonsie & Billy.
Sadly missed by his loving family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, son-in-law Kevin, brother-in-law Joe (O’Brien), sister-in-law Mary, nephews, nieces, extended family, relatives and friends. May he rest in peace.
Reposing at Crosbie’s Funeral Home on Tuesday from 10am with removal at 10.30 am to St. Colman’s Church, Ballindaggin for Funeral Mass at 11 am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
House Private.
Eamonn Paul O'Connor, St Johnston / Derry City, Derry
The death has occurred of Eamonn Paul O'Connor, Maymore, St Johnston, F93 HKV5 / Derry City, Derry on March 3, 2024, at the Donegal Hospice.
Beloved husband of Karen, much loved father of Ciaran, Thomas, David, Steve, Kim and Rory, dearly loved grandfather of Beth, James and Lucy and brother of Margaret, Frank and Ann.
Reposing at his home. Funeral leaving his home on Tuesday March 5 at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in St Baithin’s Church, St Johnston at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughter, brother, sisters, grandchildren and family circle.
Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
Mary Herron (retired N.T.), Welchtown, Ballybofey
The death has occurred of Mary Herron (retired N.T.), Welchtown, Ballybofey, F93 E138. Peacefully at the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny, surrounded by her loving family, in her 95th year.
Beloved wife of the late Tommy, and much loved mother to Seamus (Rose), Carmel (Yuksel), Helen (Tom), Patricia (John), John (Katrina), and Angela (Seamus), cherished sister of Pat (Jean), Eddie (Annie), Noreen (Michael) also the late John, Mick and Brigid.
Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, brothers, sister, sons in law, daughters in law, 17 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Pray For Her.
Remains reposing at her late residence. Funeral leaving her home on Tuesday March 5 at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Glenfin at 11am. Interment afterwards in Cill Mhuire Cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed live on www.mcnmedia.tv/our-lady-of-perpetual-succour-glenfinn
Donations in lieu of flowers,if so desired directly to the Donegal Hospice at https://www.idonate.ie/2625_donegal-hospice.html or any family member.
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Lucy Mc Geehan, Castlederg / Manorcunningham
The death has occurred of Lucy Mc Geehan 3, Elmwood Green, Castlederg, Tyrone, BT81 7GY / Manorcunningham.
Peacefully at The Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Belfast, March 2, 2024 aged 11 years.
Much cherished daughter of Lynne and Paul, loving sister of Tony, much loved granddaughter of Bridie and Willie Mc Geehan, Thomas and Bernie Gamble and Uel Gibson and the late Maggie, dearest niece of Patrick Mc Geehan, Joyce Gamble, Wendy Lynch, Nicola McKay, Kerrie Gibson and the late Gary Gibson.
Reposing at the family home. Funeral from the family home on Tuesday March 5 at 11.20am for Mass of The Angels at 12 noon in St. Patrick's Church, Castlederg.
Interment afterwards in Castlederg New Cemetery.
The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to: Paul's House, Young Lives v's Cancer c/o Charles Lynch, Funeral Director or any family member.
Family time on the morming of the funeral please.
Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sorrowing parents, brother, grandparents, aunties, uncle, cousins, friends and entire family circle. WITH THE ANGELS.
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