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Death notices for Donegal on Monday morning
The following deaths have taken place:
- Dom Mc Gee, Fanad
- Pat Craig, Glenties
- Chris Early, Ballyshannon and Glasgow
- PJ McGuire, Castlefin
- Sheila McLaughlin, Lifford
- Patricia Harkin, Churchill
- Sean Hegarty, Ramelton
- Betty McColgan, Strabane and St. Johnston
- Patrick Coll, Portsalon
- Margaret Kelly, Burnfoot
- Mary Margaret Grant, Buncrana
- Margaret MacBride, Greencastle
Dom Mc Gee, Fanad
The death has taken place peaefully at home of Dominic (Dom) McGee, Ballyheerin, Fanad and formerly Rossnakill, Fanad.
Predeceased by his parents Neil Joe and Gertrude, brother Niall Fiachre and his daughter Kerry; deeply regretted by his wife Bernie, his sons Darren and Siobhan (Ballyheerin), Dom and Rachael (Chicago), Cormac and Shanila (Perth), and Connor and Jacinta (Chicago), his brothers PJ (NY), Seán (Cavan), Ciarán (Waterford) and his sisters Deirdre Xavier (Dublin) and Máire Wallace (Clare). Sadly missed by his adored grandchildren Alexandria, Giulianna, Vivian, Naomi, Dominic Jnr, Rocco, Kiara, Connor, Arianna, Cormac, Fiona and Gavin, his extended family, neighbours and his many friends.
Removal from The Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny at 3pm on Tuesday going to his late residence. As parking is limited, a shuttle bus service will be available from the carpark of The Church of The Immaculate Conception, Ballyheerin, from 5pm to 10pm. Rosary at 9pm on both nights.
Removal from there on Thursday at 11.30am going to St Mary’s Church, Fanavolty, Fanad for 12 noon Requiem Mass. Burial will take place afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live on the Mc Ateer Funeral Directors facebook page.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired to the Fanad Day Care Centre c/o any family member or Mc Ateer Funeral Directors.
Pat Craig, Glenties
The peaceful death has occurred, at the Donegal Hospice, of Pat Craig, 6 Dr McCloskey Cresent Glenties, F94A9PO and formerly of Stranaglough, Glenties.
Predeceased by his mother Mary Craig; sadly missed and forever loved by his father Terence, brother Damien, sisters Imelda (Pat) and Maria (Mark), nieces Bronagh and Tierna, nephews JD, Aaron, Conan and Orin, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Reposal of Pat's remains will continue at the family home at Stranaglough, Glenties (F94A9PO) on Monday from 11am until 10pm with Rosary at 9pm.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday morning at 11am in St Connell's Church, Glenties, with interment afterwards in the local cemetery. Family time on the morning of the funeral. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/glenties
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c/o James McGuinness, Funeral Directors, Main Street, Glenties, or any family member.
Chris Early, Ballyshannon and Glasgow
The death has occurred of Chris Early, Bakers Court, Ballyshannon and formerly of Zena Street, Glasgow, Scotland.
Chris is predeceased by his grandparents Charles and Catherine Early and Donald Glen and Margaret Mclaren, his father Joseph. Sadly missed by his mother Pauline Mclaren, sister Susan, bother James, son Ethan Dolan, niece Rachel Early and great-nephew Joseph Blair and all his extended family and friends.
His remains are reposing at John McGee & Sons funeral home, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon, F94ED21 on Monday evening from 6pm to 7pm.
Removal on Tuesday morning July 9 to St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon, for 11am funeral Mass followed by private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. Chris funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon
PJ McGuire, Castlefin
The death has occurred of PJ McGuire, Meenlougher, Castlefin, F93 Y92E. He passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Beloved husband of Mary, much loved father of Maurice (Bríd), Kathleen (PJ deceased) and the late John, Patrick, Anthony and Rosemary, loving granda of Marcus, Kelly, Shane, Ciarán, Connor, Emma and the late Jordan and great-granda of Rion, Ada-Rose and Caragh, dearest brother of Pettie, Kathleen, Annie-Mary, Josephine, Marie, Julie, Angela, Plunkett and Matt, cherished son of the late Packie and Cassie.
His remains are reposing at the family home.
Funeral from the family home on Tuesday at 10.30am for Requiem Mass at 11am in St. Patrick's Church, Crossroads, Killygordon. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam.
Sheila McLaughlin, Lifford
The death has occurred of Sheila Mc Laughlin, née Crawford, 12 Letterkenny Road.
Beloved wife of the late Danny, much loved mother of Eamonn, Leila, Bridín, Shane, Fergal, Pearse, Ruairi and the late Danny, mother-in-law of Patricia, Declan, Michelle, Mary, Louise, Aine and the late Stephen and sister of Jim, Billy, Geraldine, Eddie, Hugo, Gerry, Mary and the late John.
Hre remains are reposing at her home.
Funeral leaving her home on Tuesday at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick`s Church, Murlog, Lifford at 11am. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/
Patricia Harkin, Churchill
The death has occurred peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital of Patricia (Pat) Harkin, née Keeley, Corrderry, Glendowan, Churchill, F92 W5D5.
Deeply regretted by her children Patrick and wife Sharon, Siobhan and partner Kenny Sage, Frances and husband Roger Wilkins, Charlene and partner John Boyle; adored and missed by all her grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Funeral from her daughter Frances's residence in Corrderry, Glendowan,F92 W5D5 on Monday morning, July 8, for requiem Mass in St Colmcille's Church Glendowan at 11am, followed by interment in Templedouglas Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/churchhill
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice, care of any family member or Charlie Mc Clafferty Funeral Director.
Sean Hegarty, Ramelton
The death has occurred of Sean Hegarty, (Sean Hegarty & Sons Haulage Ltd), Woodtown, Ramelton, F92 RK37. He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Sadly missed by his loving wife May, family, John (Siobhán), Claire (Shaun), Marylee (James), Glenda (Michael), Brian (Sarah), his ten grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral mass on Monday, July 8 at 11am in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny with burial afterwards in Bank Cemetery, Ramelton.
Funeral mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Eunan’s Cathedral Letterkenny on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny
Betty McColgan, Strabane and St. Johnston
The death has occurred at her home of Betty Mc Colgan, née Sheils, 60 Lisnafin Park, Strabane and formerly of Cavanacaw, St Johnston.
Beloved wife of Eugene, much loved mother of Marie, Yolanda, Eugena and Barry, and sister of Noreen, Eddie, Bridie, Bernie, Dympna, Kevin, Marie and the late Paddy, Kathleen and Josie.
Her remains are reposing at her home.
Funeral leaving her home on Monday at 9.15am for Requiem Mass in St Mary`s Church, Melmount at 10am. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time please from 10pm to 11am. The Requiem Mass can be viewed at http://www.melmountparish.com/webtv.html
Margaret Kelly, Burnfoot
The death has occurred at her residence of Margaret Kelly, Gortnaskea, Burnfoot, F93 YR13.
Predeceased by her sisters Sadie O'Donnell, Mary Gallagher and Jean Arbuckle; beloved wife of Seamus, much loved mother of Niall, James and the late baby Nuala. Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her husband, sons, nieces and nephews her extended family, friends and neighbours.
Her remains will be reposing at her home.
Removal Monday at 10.15am to St Mura’s Church, Fahan for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment will take place immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Margaret’s Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/fahan.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Shaun Murphy Funeral Director.
Patrick Coll, Claggan, Portsalon
The death has occurred of Patrick Coll, Luton, England and formerly of Claggan, Portsalon.
Predeceased by his parents Maggie and Jamie, his brothers Hugh, James, John Bosco, Michael and his Sister Sadie. Patrick will be remembered by his brother Gerard, his sisters Kathleen, Mary, Ann and Margaret, his nieces and nephews.
Patrick's remains reposinng at his brother Gerard Colls home in Claggan, Portsalon (F92W8H0). Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Requiem mass will be held in St Columbas Church Massmount on Monday at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Rosary both nights at 8pm.
Mary Margaret Grant, Buncrana
The death has taken place of Mary Margaret Grant, peacefully at her home, Westbrook House, Buncrana.
Heartbroken by her passing her devoted husband of 53 years William and her daughters Edele (John), Eilish, Annemarie (Paul), Orla (Iain)and loving Son Liam (Sonya). Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Jayne, Dearbhla, Eimear, Peter, Cormac, Henry, Aoife and Saoirse. Sadly missed by her sister Patt (Bahamas) and brother Joseph (Manchester), sisters-in-law, Nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her parents Hugh Farren (October 1986) Bridget Farren (November 1953) sisters Teresa (1952 age 10 years) Charlotte (Manchester January 1993), Betty (California July 2023) and brother Louis (1955 age 4 years).
Removal from her residence on Monday at 10.30 am going to St Mary's church Cockhill for 11am requiem mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed online.
Margaret MacBride, Greencastle
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by her heartbroken husband Seán and her loving family, of Margaret (Gretta) MacBride, née Friel, late of White Bay House, Drumaweir, Greencastle, F93 DDX3, .
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