Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, June 25, 2024

The following deaths have taken place:

- Connell Cunningham, Dublin and Carrick

- Nicholas Patrick Meenan, Oxfordshire, Tory Island and Dunfanaghy

- Mary Martin, Cloghan

- Anna Marie Leavy, Westmeath and Pettigo

- Thomas Curran, Letterkenny

- Michael McLaughlin, Quigley's Point

- Dr Aidan Dunn, Ballyshannon and Fermanagh

- Theresa O'Connor, Letterkenny

- Marty Brennan, Letterkenny

- Rosaleen Molloy, Narin

- Teresa Carolan, Letterkenny and Mayo

Connell Cunningham, Dublin and Carrick

The peaceful death has taken place of Connell Cunningham, Stillorgan, Dublin, late of Carrick.

Predeceased in April 2024 by his loving wife Mary, he is sadly missed by his daughters Emer and Nuala, and his son Paul; his sister Lucy and brother Eamonn; sisters-in-law Anne Cunningham and Teena Coughlan; daughter-in-law Flor, sons-in-law Paul and Jimmy; his grandchildren Aisling, Christine, Isabelle, Sam and James; relatives, carers Janice, Tina, Lea, VJ and Gina, neighbours, and many friends.

Funeral arrangements to follow.

Nicholas Patrick Meenan, Oxfordshire, Tory Island and Dunfanaghy

The death has taken place of Nicholas Patrick Meenan, late of Thame Oxfordshire, formerly of Tory Island and Dunfanaghy. Nicholas passed away peacefully at Florence Nightingale Hospice in the company of his loving wife Mary and caring daughter Kerry.

Predeceased by his brother Peter and sister Mary; much-loved father of Peter, Paul and Kerry, brother of Michael, Sadie and John. He will also be sadly missed by his daughters-in-law Orla and Sarah, and his son-in-law Chris, his grandchildren Seb, Charlie, Jack, Harry, Martha, Nellie and Daisy, as well as his extended family, nieces, nephews, neighbours and his circle of friends.

A funeral service will take place at St Edmund Campion RC Church, Watlington, Oxfordshire at 2.30pm on Friday with the cremation at 4pm at Oxford Crematorium. Wake to be held at Holiday Inn, Pear Tree, Oxford that evening.

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, can be made to Florence Nightingale Hospice.

Mary Martin, Cloghan

Tá Máire Bean Uí Mháirtín (Nic an Bhaird), An Clochán Beag, An Clochán, F93 XY05, imithe ar shlí na fírinne.

Ar shlí na fírinne roimpi, tá a fear céile Francie, garpháistí Nicola agus Gareth, a tuismitheoirí William agus Catherine Ward, a deartháireacha Owen, Francie, agus a deirfiúracha Brid agus Kitty. Maireann a clann, Neil (Mary), Liam (Ailish), Francie (Geraldine), Kathleen (Danny), Mary (John), Suin (Francie), Brid (Denise), Sean (Anne-Marie), Paddy (Laura), Declan (Marie), Paul (Noreen), Ann (Johnny), Tommy (Edel), 42 garpháistí, 64 de chlann gharchlainne, a deirfiúracha Nancy agus Gráinne, a deartháir Paddy, a neachtanna agus nianna, agus a ciorcal teaghlaigh níos leithne.

Beidh a faire sa teach cónaithe ó 11r.n., Dé Máirt. Am teaghlagh ó 10i.n. go 11r.n. Teach príobháideach don teaghlach ar maidin na sochraide.

Ag fágáil an teach ag 12.15i.n. Déardaoin 27 Meitheamh le haghaidh aifreann sochraide i dTeach Pobail Ghleann Fhinne. Déanfar an paidrín gach oíche ag 8 a’chlog.  

The peaceful death has occurred of Mary Martin, née Ward, Cloghanbeg, Cloghan. F93 XY05.

Predeceased by her loving husband Francie, her grandchildren Gareth and Nicola, her parents Catherine and William Ward, brothers Owen, Francie, sisters Brid and Kitty. Sadly missed and never forgotten by her family of Neil (Mary), Liam (Ailish), Francie (Geraldine), Kathleen (Danny), Mary (John), Suin (Francie), Brid (Denise) Sean (Anne-Marie), Paddy (Laura), Declan (Marie), Paul (Noreen), Ann (Johnny), Tommy (Edel), her 42 grandchildren, 64 great-grandchildren, sisters Nancy and Grainne, brother Paddy, nieces and nephews and the wider family circle.

Her remains are reposing at her home from 11am Tuesday. Rosary each night at 8pm. Family time from 10pm to 11am. House strictly private to the family on morning of the Funeral.

Funeral from her home at 12.15pm on Thursday for 1pm Mass in Church of Perpetual Succour, Glenfin. 

No flowers at the request of the deceased. Donations in lieu to Vision Ireland and the Donegal Hospice c/o Marley Funeral Directors or any family member.

Anna Marie Leavy, Westmeath and Pettigo

The death has taken place of watercolour artist Anna Marie Leavy, née Moss, 'Hannafield, Ballagh, Mullingar, County Westmeath and formerly of Pettigo. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving and devoted family.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Oliver, their dear son Kieran, brother James, and sisters Sr Helena and Regina.

A much loved mother and grandmother, Anna Marie will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by her children Niall, Emer, Ronan, Aidan, Sarah and Rose Anna, their spouses and partner, Cécile, Bryan, Bernie, Marcela, Dermot and Aidan, her wonderful grandchildren Antoine, Clodagh, Tristan, Áine, Niamh, Cian, Róisín, Amy, Alex, Sebastian, Aran, Saibh, Daniel, Aodhín, Ólan and Caitlyn, brother Joseph (Canada), sister-in-law Áine, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Her remains will repose at Gilsenan’s Funeral Home N91 K660 on Tuesday from 6pm concluding with prayers at 8pm.

Anna Marie’s Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday at 11am in the Cathedral of Christ the King followed by burial in Ballyglass Cemetery.

Thomas Curran, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Thomas Curran, Kirkstown, Letterkenny.

Much loved son of Neil and Madge Curran, dearly beloved brother of Paul, Gregory (Cheryl) Lisa and aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family.

His remains reposing at his late residence on Tuesday from 12 noon to 9pm.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St Eunan's Catherdral, Letterkenny, with burial afterwards in Conwal Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed at https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny

Family time only on the morning of the funeral, please. Family flowers only with donations in lieu of Donegal Hospice c/o Con Mc Daid Funeral Directors.

Michael McLaughlin, Quigley's Point

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Michael McLaughlin, Drung, Quigley's Point.

Beloved husband of Sadie, much loved father of Tracy-Maire and Paul and loving brother of Thomas, Gerald, Marian McGonagle, Frances Arbuckle, the late Christy and Willie James. Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by his loving wife, son, daughter, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Removal from Murphy's Funeral Home, has taken place to his sister Marian McGonagle's residence, Mullanbane, Muff, F93VW88, where you are welcome to pay your respect. Family time please from 10pm to 11am.

Removal from there on Wednesday morning at 10am going to St Columba's Church, Drung for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Nazareth House, Fahan Patients Comfort Fund c/o any family member.

Dr Aidan Dunn, Ballyshannon and Fermanagh

The death has taken place unexpectedly of Dr Aidan Dunn, late of 657 Lough Shore Road, Belleek, County Fermanagh, BT93 3FT, and formerly of the Knather Road, Ballyshannon.

Predeceased by his parents Evelyn and Richard, son Peter and siblings, Patricia, Sean, Paul and Shelagh. Aidan will be forever remembered by his wife, Helen, daughter Nadia, son Richard (Emma) and granddaughter Zoe. He will be sadly missed by his siblings Brendan, Kieran and Margaret, nieces, nephews, his former wife Merita and extended Dunn and McCloskey families.

His remians will repose at McGee’s Funeral Home, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon, on Tuesday evening from 5pm to 8pm.

Service of prayer shall take place on Wednesday in McGee’s Funeral Home at 12 noon with removal at 12.30pm to Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan for cremation service at 2pm.

Donations, in memory of Aidan to the Air and Sea rescue c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon or any family member.

Theresa O'Connor, Letterkenny

The death has occurred, at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Theresa O’Connor née Magee, of 19 Wolfe Tone Place, Letterkenny.

Deeply regretted by her sons Derek, Barry and her daughter-in-law Shelley, her partner Liam and her grandchildren Aoife, Anthony, Rory and Zoe. She is predeceased by her daughter-in-law Maeve and her parents Tom and Doris, her sisters Carmel, Joan, Ethel and Mary and her brother Joe.

Quaker celebration of Life Service in Ramelton Town Hall on Tuesday at 11am. Cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Co Cavan, on Wednesday at 1pm.

Donations, in lieu of flowers, to Donegal Donkey Sanctuary care of any family member, or Damian O’Doherty Bradley / O’Doherty Funeral directors.

Marty Brennan, Letterkenny

The death has take place of of Martin (Marty) Brennan, 12 Bracken Lea, Letterkenny.

Predeceased by his parents Bridget and Patsy Brennan, Marty will be lovingly remembered by his aunts Ellen Friel, Ballure, Fanad, Annie Brady, Longford, Mary Carney, New York, uncle John Brennan, Dungannon, aunts in law, uncles in law, cousins, neighbours, friends and work colleagues in Tesco Letterkenny.

Marty's remains are reposing at his late residence, 12 Bracken Lea, F92 WC2D.

Requiem Mass will be held at St Mary's Church, Fanavolty, Fanad, on Tuesday at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Eamonn Scott Funeral Director

Rosaleen Molloy, Narin

The death has taken place of Rosaleen Molloy, née Moore, Narin, Portnoo. She passed away while in the dedicated care of the staff of Harbour Lights Nursing Home.

Predeceased by her husband Pete, she will be sadly missed by her son Leonard, daughter-in-law Marie, grandchildren Luke and Sarah, sister Monica, nieces and nephews and her neighbours and friends.

Reposal of her remians continues at at Shovlin's Funeral Home, Sandfield last evening, followed by removal to St Conal's Church, Kilclooney.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday morning at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

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