Death notices for Donegal - Sunday morning, November 17

The following deaths have taken place:

- Anna French, Porthall

- Josephine Canning, Dublin and Downings

- Peter Hoines, Ballyshannon

- Betty Pitcher, Inver

- Nora T Quinn, Glenties

- Sally Stewart Shields, Gortahork and Glasgow

- Nora Gallagher, Gweedore

- Jackie Grant, Burnfoot and Derry

- Leonard Timoney, Letterkenny

- Davy Robb, Raphoe and England

Anna French, Porthall

The death has taken place at her home of Anna French (née Rowan) Boyagh, Porthall, Lifford, F93 NT79.

Beloved wife of the late Robert, much loved mother of Tony, Martin, Gerard, Bobby and Paula and sister of Kathleen and the late Gretta, Noel and Wilfred.

Reposing at her home on Sunday, November 17 from 2pm. Funeral leaving her home on Tuesday, November 19 at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick`s Church, Murlog, Lifford at 11a.m.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughter, fourteen grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, sister and family circle.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Donations in lieu of flowers please to Donegal Hospice

The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam.

Josephine Canning, Dublin and Downings

The death has occurred of Josephine Canning (née Gallagher) Malahide, Co Dublin and formerly of Downings, Co. Donegal. Late of St Pope John Paul II National School, Malahide. She passed away peacefully, in the care of the Bon Secours Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Liam.

Very sadly missed by her loving husband, children Seamus, Nora, Mary, Paddy, Nuala and Bairbre, daughter-in-law Rosemary, sons-in-law Paul, Conor, Mick and Shane, her adored grandchildren Ronan, Hugh, Kevin, Nora, Conall, Paddy and Rory, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Reposing in Staffords Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock, on Tuesday, November 19 from 3pm to 5pm. Removal to St.Sylvester’s Church, Malahide, on Wednesday morning for 11am Funeral Mass followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium. Family flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Society of Saint Vincent De Paul.

Peter Hoines, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Peter Hoines, 2 Assaroe view, Ballyshannon, Co.Donegal, F94 NP48 formerly of Galbally, Dungannon, Co Tyrone. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.

Sadly missed by his wife Rose, his Children Martina, Kevin (Nikki), Siobhan (Harvey) and Olivia, his grandchildren Ellie and Tallulah, his brother Pat, Sister Lena, nieces, nephews and all extended family and friends. Predeceased by sisters Mary, Sarah and Rosie.

Reposing at his residence on Sunday and Monday from 2pm to 8pm. House private at all other times please. Removal on Tuesday morning to St.Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for 11am funeral mass, followed by burial afterward in St John the Baptist cemetery, Galbally, Dungannon, Co. Tyrone. House private on the morning of the funeral please.

 Peter's funeral mass can be viewed live here. All enquiries to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home on 087 2218483.

Betty Pitcher, Inver

The death occurred of Betty Pitcher of Walsall, England, and Cranny Lower, Inver, Co. Donegal on August8, 2024.

Pre-deceased by her husband Ray (Roy) and son Paul. Sadly missed by her sons Mark, Colin and Charles and their extended families.

Ashes to return to Inver for interment in St Naul's Cemetery, Ardaghey on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 2pm

Nora T Quinn,  Glenties

The peaceful death has occurred of retired national school teacher Nora T Quinn, Glen Road, Glenties F94R9K1 and formerly The Glen Tavern, Greenans, Glenties.

Deeply regretted by her nephews Fr Denis G Quinn and Pat Gallagher, nieces Isabell and Annie Gallagher, Mary, Annie and Evelyn Quinn, grand nieces, grand nephews , cousins, neighbours and friends.

Nora is Predeceased by her parents Denis and Annie Quinn, her sister Mary Josephine, brothers John and Cormac.

Nora’s remains will repose at her home on the Glen Road, Glenties F94R9K1 on Sunday, November 17 from 3pm with rosary at 9pm.

Removal from her home on Monday evening at 5.30pm to Church of the Holy family Edeninfagh for 6pm to repose overnight.

 Funeral mass on Tuesday at 12noon with burial afterwards in the family plot Edeninfagh.

Sally Stewart Shields, Gortahork and Glasgow

The sudden death has taken place in Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow of Sally Stewart Shields of Glasgow and formerly of Baltoney, Gortahork, F92 P4F3.

Predeceased by her father Paddy, she is survived by her son Thomas (Katie), her daughter Emmy (Tony), her mother Kathleen, her sister Eileen (Frankie), sister Moya and Kevin, her niece Kitty, nephews Anton, Frankie óg, and Hal and a circle of family and friends.

Her remains are reposing at her mother Kathleen's residence in Lower Baltoney F92 P4F3 Saturday from 6pm and on Sunday  from 10am. Rosary on Saturday at 9pm and on Sunday at 8pm.

Funeral from there on Monday for 11am requiem Mass in Christ the King, Gortahork, F92 DP86, with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. Funeral can be viewed live on https://www.mcn.live/camera/christ-the-king-gortahork

Nora Gallagher, Gweedore

The peaceful death has taken place at her Tollcross home of Nora Gallagher (Billy Antoin) Glasgow and Carrick Boyle Gweedore.

Predeceased by her parents Mary and Billy, her sister Mary and infant sister Theresa. Sadly missed by her brothers Tony and his wife Cathy, Joe and his wife Ann, sisters Margaret and her partner Ian, Kathleen and her partner John, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and extended family and friends.

Her remains will repose at Roarty's Funeral Home, Derrybeg (F92 DN4X) on Sunday from 1pm with Rosary at 8pm.

Funeral Mass at 11am on Monday in St Mary's Church, Derrybeg with interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Directors Facebook page https://shorturl.at/JOfpm

Jackie Grant, Burnfoot and Derry

The death has taken place peacefully at the Foyle Hospice after a short illness of John (Jackie) Grant, 9 Killala Park, Foyle Springs, Derry and formerly of Burnfoot. 

Beloved husband of Myra, loving father of Helen, John, Paul and Raymond, father-in-law of Caroline and Jacqui, devoted grandfather of Patrice and Jonathan, great-grandfather of Coen, Liara and Órla and dear brother of Vera, Eamon, Grainne and the late Sheila.

His remains are reposing in his home. Family time please from 10 pm to 11 am.

Funeral from there on Sunday at 12 noon for 12.30 pm funeral Mass in Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty. Interment will take place afterwards in All Saints Cemetery, Newtowncunningham. 

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to the Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry, BT48 8JE.

Leonard Timoney, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place in the gentle care of the staff of the Donegal Hospice of Leonard Timoney, Ballymacool, Letterkenny, and formerly of Meenatawey, Fintown.

Sadly missed and forever loved by his wife Maria, daughters Carla (Edd), Lorraine, sons Aidan and Jamie (Joe), grandchildren Reegan, Cillian, Meghan, Carrie and Teddy. Leonard is predeceased by his parents John and Anna Maria, sister's Helena, Veronica, Gertrude, Josephine and Maria. Sadly missed by his brother Peter, (Letterkenny), sister's Angela (Lucan), Anastasia (Dublin), Christine (Dublin), Kathleen (Dublin) and Carmel (Kildare)

His remains are reposing at his late residence on Saturday from 2pm until Rosary at 9 pm.

Funeral from there on Sunday going to St Colmcille's Church, Fintown for 1.30 pm requiem Mass with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Family flowers only with donations in lieu, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c/o Con Mc Daid Funeral Directors or any family member.

Davy Robb, Raphoe and England

The death has taken place in Birmingham, England of Davy Robb, formerly of Drumfad, Raphoe.

Much loved father of Megan, He will be sadly missed by his sister Betty McClintock and his brother James Robb.

The committal of his ashes will take place in Ballindrait Presbyterian Church graveyard on Sunday at 2.30pm.

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