Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday evening, June 4, 2024

The following deaths have taken place:

- Frances O'Donnell (née McElroy), Donegal Town

- Frankie Cavanagh, Moville

- Anne Sweeney (née Dunne), Letterbarrow

- Cathy Gallen, Aghyaran / Stranorlar

- Seán Denis Maher, Meath and Bayview, Inishowen

- Phil Kelly, Wexford and Ballyshannon

- Bríd Fitzpatrick, Malinbeg

- Teresa McGeady, Derrybeg

- John Wasson, Greencastle and Derry

- Henry Bradley, Annagry and Killygordon

- Cecelia Callaghan, Ballybofey

Frances O'Donnell (née McElroy), Donegal Town

Frankie Cavanagh, Moville

Cathy Gallen, Aghyaran / Stranorlar

Seán Denis Maher, Meath and Bayview, Inishowen

The death has taken place of Seán Maher, Tailteann Close, Navan, County Meath, and formerly of Bayview, Inishowen.

Seán passed away after a long illness on May 28 in the presence of his loving family and in the kind care of the nursing staff at St Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin.

Sadly missed by his mum Cecilia Quinn, his father Michael Maher, brothers Mike, Robert, Dillon, Patrick and Liam, his sisters MollyKate and Abbey, and extended family and friends. 

A ceremony of celebration of Seán’s life has taken place in private in accordance with Seán’s wishes.

Phil Kelly, Wexford and Ballyshannon

The death has taken place Phil Kelly, Parklands, Wexford Town, and formerly Taghmon, Wexford and Ballyshannon. 

Beloved husband of the late Bernadette and loving father of Marcella, Dolores, Paul and Fidelma. Sadly missed by son-in-law Jeffrey, Tom and grandchildren Marcus and Aoife, his loving family, relatives and friends.

His remains are reposing in his residence on Tuesday from 1pm until removal at 4.45pm to Church of the Immaculate Conception, Rowe Street, for Mass at 5.45pm.

Funeral will arrive to St. Joseph’s Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon, on Wednesday at 7pm.

Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am, burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Irish Cancer Society at www.cancer.ie

Bríd Fitzpatrick, Malinbeg

The death has occurred of Brı́d Fitzpatrick, née Murrin, of Malinbeg, Glencolmcille, and Erith, Kent. She passed away on March 28 at Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford, Kent.

Beloved wife to Bernard, much loved mother to Paul, Anna (Thomas) and Susan (Tim), missed by all her grandchildren, Joseph, Libby, Moya, Áine, Conal and Gearóid, her sister Mary, her loving cousins Carmel and Geraldine, Mark her nephew and all of her many family and friends.

Her final remains shall be taken to St Columba's Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille, County Donegal on Thursday for Funeral Mass at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed at https://mcn.live/Camera/st-columbas-glencolmcille

Donations, in lieu of flowers, to Macmillan Cancer Support. 

Teresa McGeady, Derrybeg

The death has taken place in Áras Ghaoth Dobhair of Teresa 'Tim' Mc Geady, née Boyle, Ard na gCeapairi, Derrybeg.

Predeceased by her husband James, brothers and sisters, she is sadly missed by her son Hugh, daughter Bernadette, daughter-in-law Carmel, son-in-law Cathal, grandchildren Rogan, Ryan, Lorcan and Cian, sister Margaret Mellet and extended family and friends.

Her remains will repose at her daughter Bernadette's house in Magheraclogher, F92 P2D2, on Tuesday until rosary time at 8pm. House private to family only on the morning of the funeral. 

Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St Mary's Church, Derrybeg, interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page.

John Wasson, Greencastle and Derry

The peaceful death has taken place of John Wasson, Balleighan East, Greencastle F93 TOA8 and formerly of Derry.

Beloved partner of Nuala, much loved father of Sandra, Jayne and Richard, loving grandfather of Harry and Emma. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his brothers Lowry and Robert, sons-in-law Michael and Simon, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

John's remains left Eamonn McLaughlin's funeral home, Station Road, Carndonagh, on Monday evening going to his home.  Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral from there at 1.20pm on Wednesday for 2pm Funeral Service in Moville Presbyterian Church followed by burial in Ballybrack Graveyard.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the RNLI.

Henry Bradley, Annagry and Killygordon

The death has taken place of Henry Bradley, Annagry East and formerly The Cross Post Office, Killygordon.

Sadly missed by loving wife Mary, sisters Marie and Ann, and brother Michael, sister-in-law Bríd and family, and the extended Bradley family. Henry is predeceased by his parents Patrick and Ruby and his brothers James, Eugene and Patsy.

His remains reposed at McGlynn's Funeral Home, Dungloe before private removal to his home in Annagry East on Tuesday. House strictly private to family only.

Funeral on Wednesday in St Mary’s Star of the Sea, Annagry, at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Dungloe Community Hospital Comfort Fund.

Cecelia Callaghan, Ballybofey

The death has taken place peacefully, at Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, of Cecelia Callaghan, Kinletter, Ballybofey.

Beloved wife of the late Edward and much loved mother of Julia Anna (Byrne), Imelda (Ryan) Edwina (Gilbert), cherished sister of Sean, and the late, Fr.Colm, Hugo, Mollie, Eugene, Kate, Julianna, Peadar and Imelda. Deeply regretted and very sadly missed by her daughters, brother, grandchildren, sons-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family neighbours and friends.

Family friends and neighbours are welcome at her home from 6pm until 9pm on Tuesday. Family time at all other times and on the morning of the funeral please. 

Funeral leaving from her home on Wednesday at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoneill, at 11am. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. he Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish youtube channel at https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish

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