Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, April 9, 2024

The following deaths have taken place:

- Bridie Cullen (née Gallagher), Donegal Town / Ballintra / London

- Jimmy Foody, Letterkenny

- Alec Kerr, Ramelton and Termon

- Joe O'Gorman, Bundoran

- Michael McGoldrick, Ballintra

- Helena Chaney, Ballindrait

- Mary Harkin, Cloghan

- Con Magee, Greencastle and Antrim

- Colm McCoy, Inver and Coventry

Bridie Cullen (née Gallagher), Donegal Town / Ballintra / London

Jimmy Foody, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Jimmy Foody, 13 Mountain View, Ballaghderg, Letterkenny. Sadly missed by his wife Anne, brother Anthony, nieces, nephews and brothers-in law. Pre-deceased by his brother Sean.

His remains will repose at his home. Requiem Mass on Wednesday, April 10, at 11am in St Eunan's Cathedral, burial afterwards in Conwal Cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed on the St Eunan’s cathedral parish web cam at www.churchservices.tv./Letterkenny

Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to Leukaemia Research care of any family member or Bradley O'Doherty Funeral Directors. House private from 10pm to 10am and on the morning of the funeral.

Alec Kerr, Ramelton and Termon

Joe O'Gorman, Bundoran

The death has occurred of Joe O'Gorman, The Hollow, East End, Bundoran. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

Forever missed by his sister Anitta, brother Frankie, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandniece, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

His remains are reposing at the family home The Hollow, East End, Bundoran on Tuesday from 1pm to 8pm.

Removal from the family home on Wednesday morning at 10.30am to arrive at our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Bundoran for 11am funeral mass. Interment will take place afterwards in St. Ninnidh's Cemetery, Bundoran. The funeral mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie

Michael McGoldrick, Ballintra

The death has occurred of Michael McGoldrick, Main Street, Ballintra. He passed away peacefully, in the loving care of the staff of Sligo University Hospital.

Predeceased by his brother, Martin; beloved father of Caroline (Richard) and his granddaughter, Jemma; deeply regretted by his sisters, Kathleen (Jimmy) Margaret (John, RIP) Marian (Anthony) Geraldine, Annmarie, his brother, Seamus, nieces, nephews, cousins and wider family circle.

Michael's remains reposed at St Brigid's Community Centre, Ballintra on Monday until removal to St Brigid's Church, Ballintra for receival of remains.

Funeral mass on Tuesday at 11am, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Helena Chaney, Ballindrait

The death has occurred of Helena Chaney, Gortin North, Ballindrait., Lifford. She passed away peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Hillcrest House Nursing Home, Letterkenny.

Beloved wife of the late Patrick, and much loved mother to Michael, Patrick, John, Francis and David, cherished sister of Charlie, Sadie, and the late George. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sons, brother, sister, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence. Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral leaving from there on Tuesday at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Murlog, at 11am. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at www.mcnmedia.tv/Camera/st-patricks-church-lifford

Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the Irish Cancer Society at www.cancer.ie/donate or care of any family member.

Mary Harkin, Cloghan

The death has taken place at her residence of retired school teacher, Mary Harkin, née Cunnion, Harkins Bar, Brockagh, Cloghan, F93 V670. 

Predeceased by her husband Francie and her brother Frankie Cunnion, she is survived by her daughters Marie (Allan), Geraldine and sons Eugene (Georgina) and Bernard, grandchildren Pauric, Tammy, John, Faith, Dermott &Derek, sisters Christina, Peggy and Helen, nieces and nephews, staff, neighbours and friends.

Mary's remains are reposing at her home. Rosary will take place nightly at 8pm with family time from after Roasary until 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass at 1pm on Tuesday in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Glenfin with burial afterwards in Kilteevogue Cemetary. 

Family flowers only please with donations if desired to the Donegal Branch of the Diabetic Association and the Council for the Blind c/o any family member.

Con Magee, Greencastle and Antrim

The death has taken place suddenly but peacefully, of Con Magee, Main Street, Greencastle, Donegal, F93W564 and formerly of Gortfad Road, Portglenone. 

Beloved husband of Bridie, née Crawford, and devoted father to Damian and Daniel, father-in-law to Mary Patricia and brother of Bernie O’Lone. Deeply regretted by the Magee and Crawford family circle.

Con’s wake is taking place at his home, with family time from 10pm to 10am.

Funeral from there on Tuesday at 10.15am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary's, Ballybrack. Interment afterwards in adjoining churchyard.

Family flowers only; donations in lieu if desired to Irish Heart Foundation.

Colm McCoy, Inver and Coventry

The death has occurred peacefully at home, of Colm McCoy, Fanaghan, Inver and Coventry, England.

Predeceased by his wife Barbara, Con is sadly missed by his daughter Karen (Kevin), his son Paul (Gop), his four grandchildren, Kit, Lewis, Nat and Grace, extended family and friends.

His remains reposed at Gallaghers Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles on Monday.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday in St Naul's Church, Ardaghey, at 12 noon, with burial afterwards in the Cranny Road Cemetery, Frosses.