Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, July 2, 2024

The following deaths have taken place:

- John (Jimmy John) Gallagher, Derrybeg

- Sadie Sweeney, Bunbeg

- John Doran, Newtowncunningham

- George Noble Robinson, Letterkenny

- Patsy Ayton, Lifford and Meath

- Philip McDermott, Gleneely

- Maura O'Donnell, Buncrana

- (Tiggy) Steven Reed, Ballyshannon

- Ann Donegan, Letterkenny

- Jimmy Ward, Donegal Town

- Barney Carr, Dublin and Fanad

John (Jimmy John) Gallagher, Derrybeg

Sadie Sweeney, Bunbeg

The death has taken place at her home of Sadie Sweeney, née O'Donnell, Strand Road, Bunbeg, originally of Ardveen, Crolly.

Sadly missed by her husband Willie, son Charles (Kilmacrennan), daughter-in-law Deirdre, grandsons Liam and Darragh and extended family and friends.

Her remains will repose at Roarty's Funeral Home, Derrybeg, F92 DN4X on Tuesday from 2pm to 8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm.

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

John Doran, Newtowncunningham

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University hospital of John Doran, 1 Colehill, Newtoncunningham.

Predeceased by his late wife Bernadette, baby son Paul, his mother Annie, father John, sister Kathleen, brothers James, Pat and Neil; much loved father of daughters Fiona (Kevin) and Josephine (Declan), sons Jonathan (Tayna), William (Sinead) and Declan; cherished grandfather to his 13 grandchildren; John will be sadly missed by his twin brother Hugh, brother Stephen, sisters Ann and Ethna and the extended family circle.

His remains are reposing at the home of his daughter Josephine and son-in-law Declan McDaid’s home at Killyverry, Newtoncunningham (F93WR19). There will be a one way system in operation during the wake with entrance via the Galdanagh road. Rosary each night at 9pm. Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday at 10.15 for 11am Requiem Mass in All Saint’s Church Newtoncummingham, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. 

Family flowers only; donations in lieu to surgical ward one Letterkenny University hospital care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral director. 

George Noble Robinson, Letterkenny

The death has taken place peacefully, after a long illness, in the caring hands of the staff in Hillcrest House Nursing Home Letterkenny and surrounded by loving family, of George Noble Robinson, Gortlee, Letterkenny.

Survived by his daughter Suzanne Robinson and her fiancé Nicholas Stevenson, son Allen Robinson and his fiancée Francesca Lowry, son John Robinson, granddaughters Grace and Florence, son Andrew Robinson and his wife Kayleigh, daughter Julie Stevenson, and wife Olive Robinson; deeply regretted by sister Patricia O’Shaughnessy and her husband Donal, sister Sylvia Robinson, who cared for him for many years, sister Anne Moloney, brother Johnny Robinson and his wife Margaret. He is redeceased by brother Charlie Robinson, mother Lily Robinson, father John King Robinson.

House private to family and close friends please.

Service to celebrate the life of George will be held at his sister's residence Sylvia Robinson, Gortlee, Letterkenny at 2pm on Wednesday, followed by interment in Gortlee cemetery at 3pm.

Patsy Ayton, Lifford and Meath

The deaht has taken place peacefully at Letterkenny Universtity Hospital, of Patsy Ayton, Lifford, and formerly Trim, County Meath.

Predeceased by his parents Paddy and Jenny and brother Tony, he is sadly missed by his children, brothers and sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

His remains are reposing at Heffernan's Funeral Home, High Street, Trim, C15 HDT1, on Tuesday from 5pm to 7pm.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday morning at 11am in Saint Patrick’s Church, Trim, which can be viewed on https://mcn.live/camera/st-patricks-parish-trim followed by burial immediately afterwards in Saint Loman's Cemetery, Trim.

Philip McDermott, Gleneely

The peaceful death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Philip McDermott, Drumley, Gleneely F93 D598.

Predeceased in death by his Wife Nellie and Daughter Mary; much loved father of Gerard (Catherine), Catherine (James), Maeve (Neil), Irene (Gerry), Annette (Bruno) and Phelim. A devoted grandfather to all his grandchildren. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his brothers Tommy and Hugh, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Philip's remains are reposing at his home. Family time from 10pm to 11am.

Funeral from there at 10.20am on Wednesday for 11am Funeral Mass in St Mary's Church, Bocan, followed by Interment in the adjoining graveyard. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.culdaffparish.com

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

Maura O'Donnell, Buncrana

The peaceful death has taken place of Maura O'Donnell, Clonbeg, Buncrana.

Daughter of the Late Denis and Teresa McGonagle, Bankhead, Buncrana. Heartbroken by her passing are her loving family Martina, Marie, Brian, Eilish, Denis, Anne, Francie and Oliver.

Maura is predeceased by her late husband Francis O'Donnell, and her brothers Gerry and Seamus. Deeply regretted by her sons and saughters-in-Law, 20 Grandchildren, greatgranddaughter Caoimhe and greatgrandson twins Cian and Oisin; sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and many friends.

Maura's remains arereposing at her late residence where you are welcome to come and pay your respects.

Funeral leaving there at 10.15am on Wednesday going to St Mary’s Church Cockhill for Reqieum Mass at 11am with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill

Family Flowers only please, donations if desired to Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Porter Funeral Directors.

(Tiggy) Steven Reed, Ballyshannon

The death has taken place unexpectedly at Galway University Hospital, of (Tiggy) Steven Reed, 1A Ernedale Heights, Ballyshannon.

Loved and forever remembered by his loving family, his daughters Reianna and Mellisa, brothers Robert and Bernard, sister Dawn, his siblings partners, nieces, nephews and all his in-laws, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his parents Bernard and Jean Reed and brother Martin Reed.

His remains will repose at Breslin's Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran F94E92F on Wednesday from 1pm with Funeral Service in the Funeral Home at 2pm. Burial will take place afterwards in St. Ninnidh's Cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran.

Ann Donegan, Letterkenny

The death has taken place peacefully at her late residence, surrounded by her loving family, of Ann Donegan, née Miller, 48 Mc Neely Villas, Letterkenny, Donegal, F92 K44A.  

Predeceased by husband Tauge and daughter Mary; sadly, missed and much loved mother to daughters Ellen, Anne, Marie, Bridget, Margaret, Susan, Lena, Donna, Veronica and son Michael, sons-in-law James and Martin. Ann will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Ann's remains are reposing at her late residence.

Funeral from there on Tuesday morning for Requiem Mass in St Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny, at 11am followed by interment in Leck Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny

Jimmy Ward, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of James (Jimmy) Ward, Orbeg, Donegal Town,F94 X3H1. He passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his heartbroken family.

Loving husband of Gracie and cherished father of Patrick, Michael, Barry and the late Baby Sean.

Sadly missed by his wife, sons, daughters-in-law Deborah and Rachel and Barry's partner Kirsty, adored grandchildren Holly, Jack and Eoin, the extended Ward families, neighbours and many friends.

Jimmy's remains arrived at St Mary's Church, Killymard, last evening to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass at 11am on Tuesday, with burial immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only, please.

Barney Carr, Dublin and Fanad

The death has taken place of retired member of An Garda Síochána, Bernard (Barney) Carr, Cabinteely, Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin and formerly Ballinacrick, Fanad. He died peacefully in St Vincent's University Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his son Seán and brothers James, Michael, Frank and John; deeply regretted by his wife of 67 years Elizabeth (Dot), his sons Paddy and Eilish (Roestown, Ardee), Brian and Elaine (Shankill) and his daughters Mary and Martin Costello (Knocklyon), Carol (Kilmainham) and Elish and Colin Kelly (Stepaside) and his sisters Peggy and Marjory (London). Sadly missed by his adored eight grandchildren and five great- grandchildren, his extended family, neighbours and many friends.

Barney's remains travelled to Shannagh, Fanad, where they reposed overnight after Rosary at 9pm.

Removal from there on Tuesday at 10.30 am going to St Mary's Church, Fanavolty, Fanad, for 11am Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live on the Mc Ateer Funeral Directors facebook page.

Family flowers only, please.

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