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The following deaths have taken place:
- Danny Gallagher, Mountcharles
- Paddy Carlin, Castlederg, Co Tyrone / Castlefin
- Dermot Peoples, St Johnston
- Peter Kyle, Barnesmore
- Annemarie Devenney, St Johnston
- Ann McBride (née Mather) Ardee, Louth / Carrigart
- Bernadette Doran, Newtowncunningham
- John Ward, Raphoe and Galway
- Gerry Sweeney, Falcarragh
- Donna Dorrian, Crossroads
- Rose Campbell, Bunbeg
- Paddy Flynn, Ballyshannon
- Cahal Mc Fadden, Milford
- Lorna Kelly, Letterkenny
Danny Gallagher, Beefpark, Mountcharles
The death has occurred of Danny Gallagher, Beefpark, Mountcharles, F94 XT6V, following a long illness, surrounded by his loving family on his 84th birthday.
Predeceased by his son Gerald, his wife Dympna, his brothers Paul & Colm and his sister Sally. Sadly missed and forever cherished by his daughters Marion, Sharon (Pat) and Niamh, his son Daniel, his sister Mary Dympna, his brother Eddie, nieces & nephews, extended family & friends.
Remains will be reposing at his late residence (eircode F94 XT6V) on Wednesday, March 27, from 2pm until 8pm. Removal from there on Thursday March 28, going to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mountcharles, for 11am funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
Paddy Carlin, Castlefin Park, Castlederg / Castlefin
The death has occurred of Paddy Carlin, Castlefin Park, Castlederg, Co Tyrone and formerly of Alt Lower, Castlefin.
Peacefully, March 25 2024 RIP. Husband of Betty, much loved father of Deirdre, Seán (Edel), Bernadette (Brian), Seamus, Paul (Jackie), Kieran (Diane), Damien (Gaynor), Liam (Colette and the late Theresa) and Eamonn (Orla), loving granddad of Ryan, Lee, Claire, Michael, Shannon, Eimear, Willis, Malachy, Mariesa, Grace, Matthew, Shane, Peter, James and Daniel and great-granddad of Ellen, Grace, Logan, Maisie, Mia, Tadgh and the late Lilly, cherished son of the late Sarah.
Reposing at the home of his daughter Deirdre, 56, Castlefin Park, Castlederg, from 3pm on Tuesday afternoon, March 26. Funeral from Deirdre's home on Wednesday, 27th March, at 1.30pm for Requiem Mass at 2pm in St. Patrick's Church, Castlederg. Interment afterwards in St. Columba's Churchyard, Doneyloop.
The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam.
Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his entire family circle.
Dermot Peoples, 280 Ard Baithin, St Johnston
The death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital of Dermot Peoples, 280 Ard Baithin, St Johnston.
Dermot will be lovingly missed by his brother Patrick, sisters Kathy and Eva, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends.
Dermot will be reposing at his late residence from Tuesday March 26 from 11am to 10pm. Wake is private to family and friends at the request of the deceased.
Funeral cortege will be leaving at 10.30am on Wednesday March 27 from his late residence 280 Ard Baithin’s, St Johnston going to St Baithin’s Church, St Johnston for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to Parkinson’s Ireland c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
Peter Kyle, Barnesmore
The death has occurred in the loving care of his family, of Peter Kyle at his home in Ardatole, Barnesmore, Donegal.
A loving husband to Anne and caring father to Damien, Paul, Barry, Adrian and Martina. Peter will be greatly missed by his nine grandchildren, beloved sister Helen and all of his extended family and friends.
His remains are reposing at Tir Conaill Funeral Home, Donegal Town F94 AEA4 on Tuesday from 3pm to 8pm followed by private removal to his residence. House strictly private to family only.
Funeral from there on Wednesday morning at 10.30am for Requiem Mass at 11am in St Agatha’s Church, Clar, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please.
Annemarie Devenney, St Johnston
The sudden death has taken place at her home of Annmarie Devenney, Moness, St Johnston, F93WF24.
Sadly missed by her hearbroken mother Margaret; much loved sister of Sarah and partner Alan, brother Derek and uncle Davy, nephews Alan, Joseph and Gary.
Her remains reposing at her home.
Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday at 1.30pm for 2pm funeral service in Taughboyne parish Church Carrigans followed by burial in the family plot in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please donations in Lieu to Down Syndrome Association Donegal branch, care of Terence McClintock funeral director.
Ann McBride (née Mather) Ardee, Louth / Carrigart
Ann McBride (née Mather), Moorehall Rise, Ardee, Co. Louth and formerly of Carrigart. Peacefully in Moorehall Lodge, Ardee on Monday, March 25 2024.
Ann will be sadly missed by her loving husband Jimmy, her sons and daughters Martin, Paul, Áine and Fiona, her nine cherished grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, her brother John and sisters Irene and Sinéad, sister-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and good friends.
Ann will repose at Finlay Funeral Home, Tierney Street, Ardee, Co Louth, Eircode A92 TW68 on Tuesday March 26 from 4pm to 7pm. Removal on Wednesday to St. John the Baptist Church, Carrigart, Donegal arriving for 5pm. Funeral Liturgy on Thursday at 11am. Burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
Bernadette Doran, Newtowncunningham
The death has taken place at her home of Bernadette Doran, 1 Colehill, Newtoncunningham.
Predeceased by her mother Bridget, father William, brothers Joe and Frank, sisters Mary, Margaret and Theresa and also baby son Paul. Beloved wife of John, loving mother of daughters Fiona (Kevin) and Josephine (Declan), sons Jonathan (Tanya), William (Sinead) and Declan. Cherished grandmother of her 13 grandchildren. Bernadette will be greatly missed by her sisters Annie and Josephine and brother Billy, her wider family circle and friends.
Her remains reposing at her daughter Fiona and son-in-law Kevin’s home at Gortree, Newtoncunningham, F9329HD. Rosary at 8.30pm. Family time please from 10pm and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday at 10.15am for 11am Requiem Mass in All Saint’s Church Newtoncunningham followed by burial in the family plot in the adjoining graveyard.
John Ward, Raphoe and Galway
The sudden death has occurred in Brindley Manor Nursing home, Convoy of John Ward, Magherahan, Raphoe, and formerly Errisbeg, Roundstone, County Galway and London.
Lovingly missed by his daughter Bernadette and son-in-law Ladd, his sister Mary and brother Patrick. His niece Leigh, nephews Declan and Stephen and all his extended family and friends. John was predeceased by his wife Monica and his parents Percy and Margaret and young brother Jimmy, may they all rest in peace.
John's remains will repose at Kelly’s funeral home on Monday from 5pm to 8pm with Rosary at 5pm.
Funeral from there on Tuesday morning at 10.30am going to St Eunan’s Church, Raphoe for 11am Requiem Mass. St Eunan’s Chapel, Raphoe the Funeral Mass of John can be viewed online via the parish webcam. https://www.parishofraphoe.com
Afterwards the Funeral cortege will travel to Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Roundstone, County Galway to repose overnight.
Following 10am Mass on Wednesday, burial will take place in Gurteen Cemetery, Roundstone, County Galway.
Gerry Sweeney, Falcarragh
The sudden death has occurred of Gerry Sweeney, Clonbara, Falcarragh, Donegal, F92 E866, Glasgow and Ray.
Predeceased by his parents Bella and James. Sadly missed by his loving wife Aisling Sweeney (nee Duggan), daughter Shannon, son James, brothers Manus, John, Michael and sister Marie, mother-in-law Rose and father-in-law Seamus, sister-in-law Lorraine and brother-in-law Martin, nephews Jamie and Christopher, niece Melissa and all his extended family and friends.
His remains are reposing at his sister-in-law Lorraine Duggan's home in Clonbara, Falcarragh F92 E866 on Tuesday, from 12pm with Rosary both nights at 9pm. Family time after the rosary and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 12pm in St Fionan's Church, Falcarragh F92 N6Y9 with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed live on www.mcnmedia.tv/falcarragh-parish-church or Sweeney Funeral Directors Facebook Page.
Donna Dorrian, Crossroads
The sudden death has occurred at her home of Donna Dorrian, née Marley, Monellan, Crossroads, Killygordon, F93 CFK2.
Beloved wife of Cathal, much loved mother to Barry, and Paul, cherished sister of the late Patrick, Winnie, Chris, Celine, and Jean, dearly loved grandmother to Róise, Dara, Grace, Adam, Sarah, and James; Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sons, daughters in law Sandra and Anita, nephews, nieces, grandchildren, extended family and friends.
The house is private please.
Funeral leaving from her home on Wednesday at 10.20 am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon at 11am with interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live on the You tube Channel, at https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish
Rose Campbell, Bunbeg
The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Rose Campbell, Ballindrait, Bunbeg, F92 D8X4
Predeceased by her husband Tom, parents Neil and Sheila, brothers; Hudai, Ned, Patrick and Danny and sisters Máire, Bella and Kitty.
Sadly missed by her daughters Sheila and Angela, sons Michael and Neil, sister Nora, in-laws Charlie, Ray and Lorraine and her 11 grandchildren.
Reposal of her remains at her home. House private on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11am in St Mary's Church, Derrybeg, F92 H289, with 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 I.C.U. Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member or Kieran Roarty Funeral Director.
Paddy Flynn, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Paddy Flynn, The Knather, Ballyshannon, F94 X9C6. He died peacefully, at Mowlam House Nursing Home, Sligo surrounded by his loving family and in the care of the wonderful Staff at Mowlam House Nursing Home.
Predeceased by his wife Mary, sadly missed by his nieces and nephews, all extended family and friends.
His remains are reposing at his late residence, The Knather, Ballyshannon, F94 X9C6.
Removal on Tuesday morning to St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for 11am Funeral Mass, with burial afterward in The Abbey Cemetery. Paddy's funeral Mass can be viewed live on churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon
Cahal Mc Fadden, Milford
The death has taken place in Áras Uí Dhomhnaill Nursing Home, Milford of Cahal Mc Fadden, The Square, Milford.
Predeceased by his parents Mary and Patrick and brother Patrick. Beloved brother to his brothers Aneas and John (Milford) and sisters Brid and Annmarie (Tipperary and Dublin) adored uncle to his nieces and nephews.
His remains are reposing at the home of his brother Aneas and Margaret McFadden's residence Upper Mount Marian, Milford (F92 X8C). Family time please between 10pm and 12 noon.
Funeral leaving there on Tuesday morning going to St Peter’s Church Milford for 11am Requiem Mass followed by interment in Milford Cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Peter’s Church, Milford, on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/milford
Vincent Sherry, Burt
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Vincent Sherry, Speenogue, Burt.
Beloved husband of Lena and much loved father of Eugene, Angela McNicholl and Endaear; dear brother of Benny and Bridie. Predeceased by his brothers and sisters Ownie, John, Maggie, Eileen and Mary. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his loving wife, daughter, sons, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, brother, sister, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Vincent's remains are reposing at his home. Family time please from 9pm to 12 noon.
Removal from his home on Tuesday morning at 10.30am 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 flowers only, please, donations, in lieu, to Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.
Lorna Kelly, Letterkenny
The death has taken place of Lorna Kelly, North Kensington, London and 1 Ashleigh Close, College Farm Road, Letterkenny in St Mary's Hospital, Paddington, London.
Lorna is forever loved and cherished by her heartbroken parents Eunan and Jenny, her brother Luke and her sister Helen. Lorna is sadly missed and will never be forgotten by her close circle of wonderful friends, her aunties and uncles, Cathy and Tom (Scotland) Peter (Dublin), Rachel (Dublin), JG and Anne (Letterkenny), Jim and Theresa (Letterkenny), Martin and Mary (Letterkenny), her much loved cousins and extended family, her colleagues from the Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare and the Palace of Westminster, London and her beloved cat CP.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
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