Death notices for Donegal - Friday morning, November 10

The following deaths have taken place:

- Nora Rodgers, Falcarragh

- Irene Healy, Sligo and Bundoran

- Andy McKelvey, Fintown

- Eithne White, Killybegs

- Eamonn Gallagher, Downings

- Maureen McHugh, Ballyshannon

- Liam Doogan, Letterkenny

- Mary Gallagher, Killygordon

- Jimmy McGonigle, Buncrana

- Tina Sisson, Letterkenny 

- Mary Gallagher, Killygordon

- Eilish Mellon, Buncrana

- Frankie Fletcher, Buncrana

- Alana Harkin, Gleneely

Nora Rodgers, Falcarragh

The death has taken place at her home of Nora Rodgers 32 Ballina, Falcarragh, F92 PKR7 and formerly of Tory island. Predeceased by her husband John. Survived by her daughters Mary, Brid, Sarah, Noreen and Jeanette, sons Mickey and Padraig, in laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her sister Ann (Birmingham), nieces, nephews and a large circle of family and friends.

Resposing at her home. Funeral from there on Saturday for 11am requiem Mass in St Finian's Church, Falcarragh F92 N6Y9 with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. House private after Rosary till 11.00 am and on the morning of the Funeral. Funeral mass can be viewed live on www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/falcarragh-parish-church.

Irene Healy, Sligo and Bundoran

The death has occurred of Irene Healy (née McManus) 4 Pearse Crescent, Pearse Rd, Sligo Town, Sligo / Bundoran, Donegal
and formerly of Newtown, Bundoran. She passed away peacefully, in her 95th year, surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the nurses, carers and staff at Summerville Nursing Home.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Vincent, loving mother of Maurice, Regina McGettigan, Niamh Adams, Philomena Mulcahy, Helen Murphy and Joe. She will be sadly missed by her sons, daughters, her adored grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law Rifat and Sandra, sons-in-law Bernard, Gerry and Bob, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Reposing at The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home, Market Yard, Sligo on Sunday from 4pm to 5:30pm. Funeral will arrive to St. Anne’s Church, Sligo on Monday morning for Requiem mass at 11am followed by burial at Sligo Cemetery after.

The funeral Mass can be streamed here. 

Andy McKelvey, Fintown

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Andy McKelvey, Glenamohill, Fintown, Donegal.

Andy is survived by his beloved wife Sadie, sister-in-laws, Helen Foley (Lifford), Mona Patton (Strabane) and Martha Barclay (Bangor).

Sadly missed by his nephews, nieces, relatives and a large number of friends.

Andy’s remains will repose at his home today, Friday 10th November from 2 o’clock.

Funeral leaving his late residence for Requiem Mass at 1pm Sunday, November 12 in St Colmcille’s Chapel, Fintown.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.

Family time from 10pm to 12 noon.

Shuttle bus will run from Norton’s pub from 5pm each evening. 

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on http://www.facebook.com/Teach-Pobal-Cholmcille-Naofa-Baile-na-Finne-366683274293668

Eithne White, Killybegs

The death has occurred of Eithne White, 99 Church Road, Killybegs.

Sadly missed by her sons Rory, Jimmy, Kevin, Brendan, Ronan and Conor, daughters Carrie, Roisin and Fionnuala, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, eldest granddaughter Sharon, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Remains reposing at her home. Removal on Saturday morning at 10.30am to St. Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs for 11am funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

Mass will be streamed live on www.mcnmedia.tv.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Donegal Community Hospital care of any family member or Mc Brearty Funeral Directors.

House strictly private on the morning of the funeral, please.

Eamonn Gallagher, Downings

The death has taken place  at Letterkenny University Hospital of Eamonn Gallagher, Larganreagh, Downings, Co. Donegal.

Beloved husband of the late Bridie, loving father of Sophia, Nuala, Philomena, Ann, Yvonne, Michael, Breda, Barbara, Eileen, Siobhan, Eddie, and Seamus, cherished brother of Sheila, Rory, Susie, Kathleen and late Phylis, Patrick, Eileen and John.

Deeply regretted by his sorrowing sons, daughters, sons and daughters-in-law, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, family circle and friends.

Remains reposing at his late residence, 58, Larganreagh, Downings, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal F92 W2F4.

Funeral leaving from his late residence on Saturday morning for Requiem Mass at St. John the Baptist Church, Carrigart, at 11am.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral can be viewed live on Meevagh Parish Facebook Page. Family flowers only.

Maureen McHugh, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Maureen McHugh, née McIntyre, Donegal Road, Ballyshannon, FR94 HN2O. She died peacefully, in her 97th year, in the tender loving care of the staff of the Rock Nursing Unit, Ballyshannon.

Beloved wife of the late Sean, much loved mother of Declan (Karen) Anne (Tommy) and Barry (Stéphanie). Predeceased by her parents James and Brigid, brother Paddy and sister Kathleen O'Neill, sister in-law Ailish and brothers in-law Paddy, Larry and Dessie. Very sadly missed by her sons, daughter, daughters in-law, son in-law, grandchildren Martin, Rose, Lauren, Emily, Pearl and John, brothers John and Fr Raymond S.D.B., sister Agnes Rooney (late husband Brendan), sister in-law Mary Furey, nieces, nephews and extended McHugh and McIntyre Families.

Her remains are reposing at her home on Thursday and Friday from 2pm until 7pm. Both days are private at all other times.

Requiem Mass on Saturday in St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon, at 11am followed by burial in St Joseph's Cemetery, The Rock. Maureen's funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon.

Liam Doogan, Letterkenny

The death took place on October 1 in hospital in England of Liam Doogan, formerly of Ard Colmcille, Letterkenny.

Predeceased by his parents Colm and Susan (née McTeague); deeply regretted by his loving wife Eleanor, daughter Rhiannon, son-in-law Edward, sister Sandra, brother Colm and his two nieces Niamh and Eimear.

Mass for the repose of his soul will take place in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny, at 10.45am on Saturday, November 11, followed by interment of his ashes in the family plot in Conwal Cemetery. Mass can be viewed live at  www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny

Mary Gallagher, Killygordon

The death has occurred of Mary Gallagher, née Boyle, Cavan Lower, Killygordon. She passed away peacefully at St Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar, surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of the late Tommy and much loved mother of Rita (late Willie), Celine (Bartley), Nuala, Yvonne, (Kevin), Paddy (Diane),and the late Gerry, cherished sister of the late Jim; deeply regretted and forever loved by her son, daughters, sons in law, daughter in law, 21 grandchildren,30 great-grandchildren, extended family and friends.

Her remains  are reposing at her late residence. Rosary each night at 9pm. Family time from 10pm until 11am, and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral leaving from there on Friday at 10.20 am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon at 11 am with interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live on https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish

Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the Patients Comfort fund, St.Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar, care of any family member.

Jimmy McGonigle, Buncrana

The death has occurred at his home of Jimmy McGonigle, Aghilly House, Buncrana.

Beloved husband of Brigid, much loved father of Sharon, Anne Marie, Philip, Neil, Stephen and Paul and dear brother of Teresa, Helen, Mary and the late Anna. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his loving wife, daughters, sons, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, sisters, nieces, nephews, his wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Jimmy's remains will be reposing at his home on Thursday from 11am. Family time please from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral. 

Removal from his home on Saturday morning at 10.15am to St Mary's Church, Cockhill for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.

Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.

Tina Sisson, Letterkenny 

The peaceful death occurred on February 20, 2023 of Tina Sisson (née Bianconi), Pensacola, Florida, USA and formerly the Dolphin Café, Main St, Letterkenny. 

Predeceased by her parents Gabriella and Matteo Bianconi, husband David Sisson, sister Ingrid and brother Nino, she will be sadly missed by her loving children Donna Kilcawley, Jacqueline Kilcawley and Mark Kilcawley, son-in-law Tonino, grandchildren Brian, Sean, Liam, Taylor, Shana and Josh and great-grandson Flavio.

Mass for the repose of her soul will take place in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny on Saturday, November 11 at 3pm followed by interment of her ashes in the family plot in New Leck Cemetery. Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny 

Mary Gallagher, Killygordon

The death has occurred of Mary Gallagher (née Boyle), Cavan Lower, Killygordon, F93 DH3E. She died peacefully at St Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar, surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of the late Tommy and much loved  mother of Rita (late Willie), Celine (Bartley), Nuala, Yvonne, (Kevin), Paddy (Diane),and the late Gerry, cherished sister of  the late Jim. Deeply regretted and forever loved by her son, daughters, sons in law, daughter in law, 21 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, extended family and friends. 

Remains reposing at her late residence. Rosary each night at 9pm. Family time from 10pm until 11am, and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral leaving from there on Friday at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon at 11am. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live on  https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish

Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the Patients Comfort fund, St.Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar, care of any family member.

Eilish Mellon, Buncrana 

The death has occurred in her hundredth year of Eilish (Alice, Philomena) Mellon, née Mc Swiggan, Linsfort, Buncrana, F93 C1X8 formerly Glengormley and Whitehead, Belfast.

Lovingly missed by her daughters and sons, Nuala Prince, Keiron, Rosemary (Johnson), Neal Óg, Brian, Oonagh (Dalton), Rory, Catriona (Hughes), Shane and Eadaoin, daughters-in-law and sons-in-law Sue, Kevin Johnson, Jane, Sue, Michael Dalton, Jill, Jimmy Hughes and Sriyani, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews and all her extended family and friends. Eilish was predeceased by her husband Neal, son Jimmy, grandson Ben, may they rest in peace.                 

Eilish's remains will be reposing at her late residence on Thursday from 2pm to 8pm and on Friday from 2pm to 8pm.

Funeral leaving her late residence on Saturday at 10.15am going to Star of the Sea Church, Desertegney for 11am Requiem Mass followed by interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Frankie Fletcher, Buncrana

The death has occurred in Buncrana Community Hospital of Frankie Fletcher, 19 Cornmill Ave, Buncrana.

Husband of the Late Anna RIP and husband of Carmel Fletcher. Dear father of Tracey and Joe, son of the late Joe and Bella Fletcher, Ferris Lane, Buncrana. Brother of Jim (Mary), Jeanette (David), Joseph (Mary),Canice (Evelyn), Anne and the late Charliel sadly missed by his seven grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family circle and friends.

His remains are reposing at his sister Anne’s residence St Oran’s Road, Buncrana. Viewing time from 11am until 9pm on Thursday 

Funeral from there on Friday at 9.30am going to St Mary’s Oratory for 10am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in Cockhill Cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv 

Alana Harkin, Gleneely

The death has taken place of Alana Harkin, Falmore, Gleneely, F93 VW56.

Alana’s remains reposing at her home.

Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am in St. Mary’s Church, Bocan, Culdaff, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.culdaffparish.com

Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Neo-Natal Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.

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