Death notices for Donegal on Saturday morning, October 19

The following deaths have taken place:

- Don Brolly, Lifford

- Catherine Brophy, Westmeath and Killybegs

- Pat Byrne Jnr, Kilcar

- Lucy Dorrian, Ballyshannon

- Celine McGill, Ardrara

- Noel O Donnell, Buncrana- Tommy Friel, Letterkenny

- Charlie Mc Fadden, Gortahork

- Kenneth Hegarty, Bridgend

- Mabel Cassidy, Bruckless

- Teresa Marie O'Rourke, Carrigart

- Joan Considine, Dublin and Malin Head

- Barry Breslin, Kilcar 

Don Brolly, Lifford

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Don Brolly, 381 Coneyburrow Road, Lifford.

Beloved son of the late Annette and Daniel and much loved brother of Marie, Noeleen, Brian, Aine and the late Shaun. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing brother, sisters, nieces, nephews and family circle.

Funeral arrangements to follow.

Catherine Brophy, Westmeath and Killybegs

The death has taken place of Catherine Brophy, née Mulhern, 5 Maple Court, Athlone, Westmeath and formerly of Meenreagh, Killybegs.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Patrick, her parents Anne and John, her sister Anne and Peg (Breslin), her infant sister Brigid and her brother Tommy. Sadly missed by her loving son Michael, daughter Anne, daughter-in-law Beatrice and son-in-law Pat, her five adoring grandchildren Ellen, Patrick, Mary, Peter and David, in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends.

Her remains are reposing at her residence on Monday from 2pm until 6pm.

Requiem Mass in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Coosan on Tuesday at 10.30am followed by burial afterwards in Killybegs Graveyard.

Pat Byrne Jnr, Kilcar

The death has taken place of Pat Byrne (Jnr) Cashel, Kilcar. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family after a short illness.

Deeply regretted by his parents Pat and Mairead, sister Jacqueline (Keith) and brother Francis (Yvonne). Sadly missed by his nieces and nephew and all his relatives, neighbours and friends.

His remians are reposing privately at his family home for family and close friends.

Removal from there on Sunday morning at 10.30am to St Cartha's Church, Kilcar for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

Lucy Dorrian, Ballyshannon

The death has taken place of Lucy Dorrian, of Dorrian's Imperial Hotel, Ballyshannon, F94 PKA4. She passed away in the exceptional care of St Phelim's Nursing home, Dromahair, Co. Leitrim, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her beloved brothers and sisters, Frank, Paid, Mary, Sr Francis, Monica, Bridget, Rosabelle, Anna and Bernadette, Lucy will be sadly missed by her brothers Dan (Pat) Youghal, Benedict (Mary), Sister Cecilia (Galway), nephews, nieces especially Ann O'Connor (Paddy), relatives and friends.

Her remains are reposing at her home, Dorrian's Imperial Hotel, Ballyshannon on Saturday from 1pm to 7pm.

Removal on Sunday from Dorrain's Imperial Hotel at 10.40am to arrive at St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for Mass of the resurrection at 11am with service of interment in the Abbey Assaroe Cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of Lucy if desired to the Patients Comfort fund, St Phelim's Nursing home, Dromahair c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors or any family member.

Celine McGill, Ardrara

The peaceful death has occurred of Celine McGill Scadaman, Ardara, F94 K8NP.

Sadly missed by her loving daughters Marie (Liam), Josephine (John), Pauline (Michael) and son Tony, her sisters Anna, Breid and Mamie, her grandchildren, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her husband Teague.

Reposal of her remians continues at her residence on Saturday from 12 noon to 9pm. House private please on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass on Sunday at 11am at the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. 

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

Noel O'Donnell, Buncrana

The death has taken place at his residence of Noel (Nollaig) O'Donnell, Boyne Hill, Gransha, Buncrana.

Beloved husband of Mary and dear father of Cuaran (Emma), Deirdre (James), Noleen, Sinead (Kris), Aidan (Ayesha). Brother of Cahal, Grandfather of Jude, Seth, Malachey, and Ruben. Noel will be sadly missed by his wife, children, brother, grandchildren, family circle and friends.

His remains are reposing at his residence. Family time from 11pm to 11am.

Removal at 10.15am on Sunday going to St Mary’s church Cockhill with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations If Desired to Donegal Hospice care of any family member.

Tommy Friel, Letterkenny

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, of Tommy (Thomas) Friel, 60, Elmwood Downs, Letterkenny, F92 K6YF, formerly of 27, Ard O’Donnell, Letterkenny and London.

Predeceased by his wife Eileen, his parents Arthur and Mary Friel, his brothers Pat and Charlie Doherty, and sister Kay McGlynn. Deeply regretted by his family, brother James and wife Grace, Daughter Elaine and husband Colin, Son David, grandchildren Corrina and Reece, his many nieces and nephews, close friends, neighbours and extended family.

Family time please on the morning of funeral.

Funeral from his residence on Saturday going to St Eunan’s Cathedral for 11am Requiem Mass, followed by private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Family flowers only please. Donations if wished to the Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

Charlie Mc Fadden, Gortahork

The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Charlie Mc Fadden surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his son Michael, daughter Bella, his parents Bella and Michéal, sisters Breid and Moira, brother John, he is survived by his wife Anna, daughters Teresa and partner Shane, Isobel, son Seamus, daughter in law Gráinne, granddaughters Sally, Anna and Sandra, brothers Eddie, Paddy, William, Michael and Danny, sister Anna, in-laws, nieces and nephews and a circle of family and friends.

His remains reposed overnight at Christ the King Church, Gortahork F92 DP86.

Requiem Mass on Saturday at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed live on https://www.mcn.live/Camera/christ-the-king-gortahork

Family Flowers only, donations in lieu to Donegal Hospice care of any family member.

Kenneth Hegarty, Bridgend

The death has occurred at his home of Kenneth Hegarty, 274 Skeoge Cottages, Bridgend.

Beloved husband of Moire, much loved father of John, Noel, Kelley, Gillian and Vanessa and dear brother of Michael, Brendan, Patricia Smith, Valerie Shanley and the late Eunan, Rosemary Campbell and his twin brother Kevin. Deeply regretted by his loving wife, sons, daughters, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, sisters, brothers, extended family and friends.

Removal on Saturday morning at 10.15am going to St Aengus' Church, Burt for Requiem Mass at 11.00am followed by interment in Burt Cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/burt

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

Mabel Cassidy, Bruckless

The death has occurred peacefully at Donegal Community Hospital of Mabel Cassidy, Tullintain, Bruckless. 

Predeceased by her husband Andrew and brother Freddie; much loved mother of Drew (Evelyn), Robert (Julie), Stuart (Olga), David (Ethna), Eleanor (Hugh), Georgina (Thomas) and Walter (Emma). Sadly missed by her sisters Betty and Gina, grandchildren Morgan, Laura, Grace, Andrew, James, Matthew, Gary, Luke, Darren, Alfie and Ollie, great-grandchildren Tommy and Ethan, relatives and friends.

House private on the morning of the funeral please.

Removal on Saturday at 12.30pm to Dunkineely Methodist Church for funeral service at 1pm with burial afterwards in Killaghtee cemetery.

Teresa Marie O'Rourke, Carrigart

The death has taken place of Teresa Marie O’Rourke, suddenly, in Brighton, England.

Precious daughter of Brigid and Vincent, Dunmore, Carrigart, beloved partner to Chris. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her partner, Chris, her mum and dad, Brigid and Vincent, by her aunts, uncles and cousins in the McGettigan family circle, the O’Rourke family circle and the Johnston family circle and by her very many friends in Ireland and England. Predeceased by her loving brother Vincent John.

Funeral Mass in St John the Baptist Church, Carrigart on Saturday at 11am followed by internment in the adjoining graveyard.

Joan Considine, Dublin and Malin Head

The death has taken place unexpectedly in St Vincent's Hospital  surrounded by her loving family, of Joan Considine, née McGinty, Dublin and Malin Head.

Predeceased by her husband Con, parents Joseph and Jane and brother Raymond. Joan will be deeply missed by her loving daughter Rachel, her cherished granddaughter Ella, sisters Margaret (Refoy), Carmel (Newton), Anne (Druhan), brothers John, Michael (Ted), brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and friends.

House private.

Removal on Saturday morning to the Church of St Thérèse, Mount Merrion, County Dublin arriving at 9.50am for a 10am funeral Mass followed by burial in Mount Venus Cemetery.

Barry Breslin, Kilcar 

The tragic death has occurred of Barry Breslin following an accident in Perth, Australia.

Beloved father to his son Tommy. Sadly missed by his loving fiancée, Melissa, his parents Mary and Seamus, his brothers Owen (Beth and Hazel) and Shane (Gerard).

House private until further notice. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.

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