Death notices for Donegal - Wednesday morning, September 18

The following deaths have taken place:

- Patrick (Pat) Walsh, Bundoran and Ballintra

- Rosemarie Burke, Manorcunningham

- Kathleen Higdon, Letterkenny

- Ann Boyle, Ardara

- Mary Sweeney, Fanad

- Bernard Dillon, Letterkenny

- Susan Mc Daid, Ramelton

- Dan Coyle, Gweedore

- Ivan Tucker, Carrick and Corbally, Limerick

Patrick (Pat) Walsh, Bundoran and Ballintra

The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat) Walsh Finner Avenue, Bundoran and Ballintra.

Funeral arrangements later.

Rosemarie Burke, Manorcunningham

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Rosemarie Burke, 36 Abbey Park, Manorcunningham, F92 HY51.

Deeply missed by her loving partner Kevin, daughters Amylee and Rachel, her father Anthony, brothers David and Noel and sister Katie, Kathleen, D.J, Mark and Stephen, uncles, aunts, cousins and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Rosemarie is predeceased by her mother Bridget. Rosemarie’s remains are reposing at her late residence on Wednesday, September18 from 12 noon until 10pm

Funeral from there on Thursday, September 19 at 10.15am going to All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed live here.

Interment afterwards in St Columba’s Church Cemetery, Drumoghill. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Intensive Care Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.

Kathleen Higdon, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Kathleen Higdon née McDaid, 8 Binnion Avenue, Letterkenny F92 CPX3.

Deeply missed by her loving daughters Eileen McCormack (Paul) and Shirley Duddy (Mick), son Mark (Trish), grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sisters Margaret Matthewson, Annie O’Brien and Angela Dorrian, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Kathleen is predeceased by her husband Howard, parents Neil and Eileen McDaid, sister Bridie Gibson and brothers John and Neil.

Kathleen’s remains are reposing at her late residence on Tuesday, September 17 from 6pm until 10pm and on Wednesday, September 18 from 12 noon until 10pm with Rosary both nights at 9pm.

Funeral from there on Thursday, September 19 at 12.30pm going to St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for Requiem Mass at 1pm which can be viewed live here.

Interment afterwards in Conwal Cemetery. Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Letterkenny University Hospital Medical 6 Ward c/o any family member.

Ann Boyle, Ardara

The death has taken place at The Donegal Hospice of Ann Boyle, Tullycleave, Ardara.

Predeceased by her husband Peter. Deeply regretted by her loving family, sons Martin, John (Melissa) and Peter (Louise) and her daughter Caroline (Winston).

Sadly missed by her grandchildren Chloe, Ava and Garry, brothers John and Vinney (RIP), sisters Mary and Bernie and all her relatives, neighbours and friends

Her remains will be reposing at her residence on Tuesday, September 17 from 5pm.

Funeral from there on Thursday at 10.30am to The Church Of The Holy Family Ardara for 11am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

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

Mary Sweeney, Fanad

The death has occurred of Mary Sweeney (née Mc Groarty), Cooladerry, Ballylar, Fanad, Donegal.

Peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents Johnny and Sally and by her brother Jim and sister Rose.

Deeply regretted by her husband Patrick, daughter Rose and son John.

Sadly missed by her sister Resa Sweeney, her nephews and nieces, extended family, neighbours and her many friends.

Mary’s remains will repose at her late residence from 10am on Wednesday, September 18. Rosary at 9pm.

Removal from there to St. Mary’s Church, Fanavolty, Fanad at 11.30 am on Thursday, September 19 for Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

The Requiem Mass will be live-streamed on the McAteer Funeral Directors Facebook page.

Family Flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Fanad Day Care Center c/o any family member or Mc Ateer Funeral Directors.

Bernard Dillon, Letterkenny

The death has taken place of Bernard Dillon, Glenview, Ballyraine, Letterkenny, (F92 AP2H). He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his devoted family in the special care of the Donegal Hospice.

Deeply regretted and forever missed by his loving wife, Brid, son Ciarán (Jacqui), daughters, Bronagh and Sinead (Gráinne), granddaughter, Aoife (Graham), great-granddaughter, Fíadh, nieces, nephews and extended family, friends and neighbours.

Reposing at his late residence on Tuesday, September  17 and Wednesday, September 18 from 1pm to 9pm each day. Rosary on both nights at 9pm. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.

Removal from there on Thursday, September 19 to St Eunan’s Cathedral for 11 am Requiem Mass which can be viewed live here . Followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery. 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if wished to the Donegal Hospice c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

Susan McDaid, Ramelton

The death has occurred of Susan McDaid (née Murray), Farnagh, Ramelton, F92 E6X2
She passed away peacefully at her home. Deeply regretted by her loving family, husband Vincent, daughter Debbie, son-in-law Chris, granddaughters Ellie and Livvy, also Shirley and David, brothers Paddy and Corny, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her loving son Mark.

Reposing at her home on September 16 from 4pm until 10pm and on Tuesday, September 17 from 11am until 10pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral. Requiem Mass on Wednesday, September 18 at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton. Burial afterwards in Killydonnell Graveyard. Mass can be viewed live here.

Dan Coyle, Gweedore

The death has taken place at his home of Dan Coyle, Cnoc Fola, Gweedore.

Predeceased by his brothers Paddy, John, Mickey and Tony, sisters Sheila and Kitty, nephews; Patsy, Paul and Robert and grandnieces and grandnephews.

Sadly missed by his sister Bríd Coll, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. His remains will repose at his home from 12pmon Monday and on Tuesday from 11am. Rosary both nights at 8pm.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday, September 18 in St Colmcille's Church, Cnoc Fola, at 11am, interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page.

Ivan Tucker, Carrick and Corbally, Limerick

The death has occurred of Ivan Tucker, St Columba's Close, Carrick and Corbally, Limerick, surrounded by his loving family. Our hearts go out to his wife Rachel Ward Tucker, their daughters Edith and Clare, and to his parents Gerry and Louise, as well as his brothers David, Niall and their wives Fiona and Aneela. Ivan will be missed by his nieces Ina, Seren, Sophie, Bethan, Róisín, Claragh and his nephew Eoin, along with his extended family, friends and neighbours. Our sympathies also extend to Rachel’s mother Libby, (wife and mother to the late Donal and Edith Ward) and her brother Michael and his wife Ornagh. We also wish to acknowledge the great support of Rachel’s cousin Deirdre Hardiman, who has been a tremendous help to the family.

He was immensely proud of their daughters, Edith and Clare and their achievements brought him great joy. Ivan, in turn, gave great joy to all who knew him. May his family find strength and comfort in each other and those around them during this difficult time. His absence will be deeply felt by all.

Arriving at his late residence at Naomh Columba Clos for 2pm on Monday via Ard Crinn. House is strictly private as per Ivan’s wishes.

Removal to St Columba’s Church, Carrick on Tuesday, September 17 for 7pm to repose overnight. Funeral Mass at 11am on Wednesday  with removal from there to Lakelands Crematorium afterwards for cremation.

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Donegal Hospice, through Curran’s Funeral Services or any family member.

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