Death notices for Donegal on Thursday evening, August 3

The following deaths have taken place:

- Rose Diver, Ramelton

- John Frederick Barker, Malin

- Mary Williamson, Killybegs

- Helen Mc Nulty, Ballybofey

- Patrick Mc Loughlin, Stranorlar, Dublin, Sligo and Leitrim

- Mary Gallagher, Ballyshannon

- John Pat Mc Fadden, Creeslough

- Mai Deery, Ballybofey

- Fr Henry Grant SJ, Buncrana, Dublin, Antrim and Paraguay

- Gabriel Raftery, Dublin and Donegal

- Michael Cunningham (Micí Rua), Carrick

- John Hegarty, Glenties

- Mary Ferry, Edinburgh and Creeslough

Rose Diver, Ramelton

The peaceful death has occurred in her 102nd year, of Rose Diver, Castle Street, Ramelton, F92 V4X9

Deeply regretted by her nephews and nieces Monsignor J Anthony McDaid, Edward C McDaid, Rosemaria Kennedy (née McDaid), and their spouses Lottie McDaid and Walter Kennedy and the Diver nieces and nephews.

Her remains are reposing at her home with Rosary nightly at 9pm. 

Funeral Mass on Saturday at 12 noon in St Mary's Church, Ramelton followed by interment in Killydonnell Cemetery.

Family flowers only; donations in lieu to St Mary's Church Building Fund care of any family member.

John Frederick Barker, Malin

The death has occurred peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital of John Frederick Barker, K & M Connolly Foundation, Malin.

Beloved husband of Joan, much loved Dad of Simon, Ashley and Svava. Loving Granda of Joshua, Jake, Gareth and his great-grand kids Rose, Honey and Ruby.

John's remains will repose from 1pm on Friday in the oratory at K & M Connolly Foundation, Malin Town where you are welcome to pay your respects.

Funeral from there on Sunday at 10.15am for cremation at 2pm in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Mary Williamson, Killybegs

The death has occurred of Mary Williamson, Ballysallagh, Killybegs.

Sadly missed by her brothers John and Eddie, sisters-in-law, Irene, Marion and Patricia, nieces, nephews, relatives and good friends Kathleen, Patricia, Marion and Anne.

Her remains are reposing in McBrearty's Funeral Home from 6pm to 8pm on Friday. ]

Removal on Saturday morning at 10.30am to St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs for 11am Funeral Mass followed by burial in the local cemetery. Mass will be streamed live on www.mcnmedia.tv

Helen Mc Nulty, Ballybofey

The death has occurred of Helen Mc Nulty, (née Mc Nulty), Donegal Road, Ballybofey, F93 P8VX

Beloved wife of the late Paddy, much loved mother of Marie, John, Rose, Paul, Helena, Elizabeth and the late Patricia.

Her remains are reposing at the family home from 6pm on Thursday.

Funeral from the family home on Saturday at 3 pm for Requiem Mass at 3.30pm in The Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar. Interment will take place afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery. The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam.

Patrick Mc Loughlin, Stranorlar, Dublin, Sligo, Leitrim and England

The death has occurred of Patrick Mc Loughlin, late of Dunwiley, Stranorlar, Dublin, England, Sligo and Leitrim.

Beloved husband of the late Martha and dear father of John, Peter, Keith, and Declan, his daughter-in-law Linda, Helen, and Marie, his grandchildren Conor, Niall, Eva, Isaac, Finn, Patricia, Andrew and the late David, cherished brother of Nancy, Bridie, Bosco, Jacinta and the late Nuala. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his extended family and friends and neighbours.

His remains are reposing at his late residence in Dunwiley,on Monday from 5pm to 9pm.

Funeral leaving his late residence on Tuesday at 9.45am for Requiem Mass in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo at 11.30am. Interment will take place afterwards in Sligo New Cemetery. The Requiem will streamed live via the webcam at http://www.sligocathedral.ie/

Mary Gallagher, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Mary Gallagher, née Kelleher, Donegal Road, Ballyshannon, F94 T264.

Predeceased by her parents Hugh and Veronica Kelleher, Abbey Terrace and loving brother John Kelleher. Forever remembered by her husband Cathal, children Kevin (Andrea), Conor (Helen), Martin (Jessica) and Marie (Jack). Mary was much loved by her grandchildren Fionn, Orlaith, Martin, Megan, Alex, Robbie, Ben, Mya and Rebecca. She will be sadly missed by her friends and family near and far.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence on Friday from 1pm to 8pm.

Removal from her residence on Saturday at 10.30am to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am with interment in the Abbey Assaroe Cemetery. The Funeral Mass shall be streamed live on St. Patrick's Church page at www.churchservices.tv/Stpatricksballyshannon

Donations in lieu of flowers to the Sheil Hospital Patients Comfort Fund c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon or any family member.

House private to family on the morning of the funeral. 

John Pat Mc Fadden, Creeslough

The death has taken place of John 'Jim Pat' McFadden, late of Roscad, Creeslough and formerly McFadden Brothers Garage in Falcarragh. He passed away peacefully in the care of the Lakehouse Nursing Home in Portnablagh, Dunfanaghy.

Predeceased by his parents James and Mary, sisters Mary and Grainne, brothers Gerard, Packie and Tommy, he is survived by his wife Mary, daughters Maria and Angela, sons Eamonn, Shaun and Enda, daughters-in-law Maeve, Laura and Úna, son-in-law Martin, grandchildren Killian, Connor, Amelie, Tanya, Darcey, Clara and Felim, brothers James and Brendan, sisters Agnes, Eileen, Martha, Sadie, Margaret and Cash. 

The wake is taking place at the home of his daughter Angela, opposite the family home, on the Carrigart Road, Roscad, Creeslough. Family time from 10pm to 11am and on morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass in St Michael's Church, Creeslough, on Saturday at 11am with interment afterwards in Doe Graveyard. Mass can be viewed live on https://mcnmedia.tv/Camera/st-michaels-church

Family flowers only please, donations, in lieu, to the Lakehouse Comfort Fund c/o any family member or James Harkin Funeral Director.

Mai Deery, Ballybofey

The death has taken place of Mai Deery, Apartment 2 The Beeches, formerly Donegal Road., Ballybofey. She died peacefully at St Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar, surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of Vivian and much loved mother of Vivienne, Geraldine, Jude, Adrian, Marcus, Mary, Frances, Daniel, Shane, Rosalind, Rodney, and the late Liam. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence.. Family time from 10 pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral leaving from her late residence on Saturday at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish webcam page at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar Cremation will take place afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. 

Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to Barnes View Ward,St. Joseph’s Community Hospital, care of any family member.

Fr Henry Grant SJ, Buncrana, Dublin, Antrim and Paraguay

The death has taken place in St Vincent's Hospital of Fr Henry Grant, SJ, Milltown Park, and formerly of Buncrana, Belfast, Portadown, and Asuncion (Paraguay).

Predeceased by his brothers Patrick, Jim, and Denis. Much loved and missed by his sisters Mary and Joan, his brothers John, Noel and Willie, nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, and by his Jesuit Community and many friends.

His remains are reposing at Cherryfield Lodge.

Funeral Mass in Gonzaga College Chapel on Friday at 11.30am, followed by burial in Glasnevin Cemetery.

Gabriel Raftery, Dublin and Donegal

The death has occurred of Gabriel (Gay) Raftery, Portmarnock, Dublin and formerly of Finglas, Dublin, and Donegal.

Predeceased by his sisters Bernadette and Kathleen and brother Seán. Beloved husband of Margaret. Very sadly missed by his loving wife, children Dalgan, Deirdre and Brian, daughter-in-law Clodagh, Brian’s partner Aideen, his adored grandchildren Conor and Tadhg, sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

His remains are reposing in Staffords Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock on Friday from 3pm to 5pm.

Removal to Glasnevin Crematorium Chapel on Saturday morning for a Service at 10am. A live stream of Gay’s Service can be viewed at https://www.dctrust.ie/location/glasnevin/chapel-webstream.html

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to St. Francis Hospice, Raheny.

Michael Cunningham (Micí Rua), Carrick

The death has occurred of Michael Cunningham (Micí Rua), Straleel, Carrick. He died peacefully in Killybegs Community Hospital after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Jane, his brothers Joseph, Seán, Paddy, Jimmy and Francis and his sister Mary Ellen. Michael will be sadly missed by his brother Noel, his sisters Bridget, Jenny, Anna, Kathleen and Mairéad, his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, cousins and a large circle of neighbours and friends.

His remains are reposing at his late residence on Thursday until 7pm, with removal to St Columba’s Church, Carrick  for 8pm.

Funeral Mass on Friday at 11 am in St Columba’s Church, Carrick with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Killybeg’s Community Hospital, through Curran’s Funeral Services or any family member.

John Hegarty, Glenties

The peaceful death has taken place in his 106th year of John Hegarty, Meenalargan, Glenties and formerly Meenawannia. Predeceased by his wife Bridget.

John will be sadly missed by his daughter Eilish, sons John and Christy (Glenties) and Laurence (Ballybofey), son-in-law Thomas, daughters-in-law Paula, Una, and Ann, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives neighbours and many friends.

His remains are reposing at his daughter Eilish Gildea's residence, Stranalough, Glenties (F94X406).

The funeral Mass will take place on Friday morning in St Connell's Church Glenties at 11am, with interment afterwards in the local cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed live at: www.churchservices.tv/glenties

Mary Ferry, Edinburgh and Creeslough

The death has occurred of Mary Ferry (née Diver), Moredun, Edinburgh and formerly of Derryherriff, Creeslough.

Mary died peacefully in the Marie Curie Hospice in Fairmilehead, Edinburgh surrounded by family and friends. She will be deeply missed by her sons John, Danny, Michael and Dermot, her 11 grandchildren, her daughters-in-law and by her surviving sisters Nelly and Margaret and all her family and friends.

Her remains are reposing at the family home at 35 Moredun Park St, Edinburgh (EH17 7HD) on Thursday evening, with the rosary at 6.30pm.

Funeral Mass will be held in St John Vianney’s RC Church, Edinburgh (EH17 7HN) at 10am on Friday, with burial at Mortonhall Cemetery (EH16 6TX) at 11.15am.

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