Death notices for Donegal on Thursday morning, December 12

The following deaths have taken place:

- Josephine Mc Bride, Ballybofey

- Jimmy Begley, Milford

- Ernie Steele, Manorcunningham

- John Flood, Pettigo and London

- Tim Ryan, Letterkenny

- Elma Duncan, Letterkenny

- Ewen Campbell, Letterkenny

- Mary McGarry, Falcarragh

- Jacquline Hannigan, Ballybofey

- Eugene (Dodger) Gamble, Castlefin

Josephine Mc Bride, Ballybofey

The death has occurred at Archview Lodge Nursing Home, Letterkenny, of Josephine Mc Bride, née Hogan, Cappry, Donegal Road, Ballybofey.

Beloved wife of the late John, much loved mother of Marcel, Joanne, and Don, cherished sister of the late Kathleen, Phonsie and Tommy. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her, sons, daughter, grandchildren, nephew, extended family, and very many friends.

Her remains are reposing at Mc Cool’s Chapel of Rest, Ballybofey, on Thursday and Friday from 5pm until Rosary at 9pm.

Funeral leaving from there on Saturday at 10am, via Cappry for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am. Interment will take place afterwards in St Mary’s churchyard, Sessiaghoneill. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live  at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar

Jimmy Begley, Milford

The death has taken place peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital, of Jimmy Begley, Glenalla, Milford.

Deeply regretted by his loving family, sister-in-law Mary, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. He is predeceased by his brothers Willie and Neil and his sister Frances.

Jimmy's remains are reposing at the residence of his sister-in-law Mary Begley, Glenalla, Milford, F92 Y803. Family time from 10pm until 10am and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral mass on Friday at 11am in St Joseph’s Church, Rathmullan. Burial will take place afterwards in Rathmullan Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on MCN Media St Josephs Church Rathmullan

Ernie Steele, Manorcunningham

The peaceful death has taken place at Brindley Manor Nursing Home of Ernie Steele, Galdonagh, Manorcunningham.

Beloved husband of Margaret, much loved father of Julian (Donna), Gwendoline (the late Stanley), Alison (Paul) and Lindsey (Gavin). He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and wider family circle.

His remains are reposing at his late residence. House private please to immediate family only.

All are welcome to attend a Service of Thanksgiving at his home on on Friday at 2.45pm followed by burial in Newtowncunningham Presbyterian Churchyard.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu to Brindley Manor Nursing Home care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director.

John Flood, Pettigo and London

The death has taken place peacefully at the South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen surrounded by his loving family, of John Flood, formerly Floods Hotel, Pettigo, and London, England.

Beloved son of the late Patrick and Elizabeth Flood, much loved brother of Mona (Flood), PJ (Flood), Betty (Colton), Vera (Smith), Josephine (Kilkenny), Joan (Flood), Rosaleen (Roohan) and the late Frankie (Downing).

John's remains will be reposing at his sister Betty Colton’s residence, F94 Y165 on Thursday from 2pm to 9pm, with removal on Friday morning at 10.15am arriving at Saint Mary's Church, Pettigo for 11am Requiem Mass followed by Cremation. Funeral Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam.

Family flowers only please.

Tim Ryan, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice, surrounded by his loving family of Timothy (Tim) Ryan, Trentagh, Letterkenny.

Predeceased by his wife Angela and brother Peter. Deeply missed by his family, incredible Dad to Tony and Emily. Tim is survived by many loved ones including Julia (granddaughter), daughter-in-law Aphria, Avril (mother of Emily & partner), Janet (niece) and 7 brothers (Jim, Hugh, Pat, Terry ,Chris, Mike and Joe) and sister (Marg), as well as many cherished friends and extended family.

Reposal of his remains continues at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, F92 XE35, on Thursday from 3.30pm to 5.30pm, where you are most welcome to pay your respects, concluding with removal to St Eunans Cathedral for Reception Prayers at 6pm. Family residence at Trentagh private to family only.

Requiem Mass on Friday, which can be viewed live on the link www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny  followed by family only private cremation.

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

Elma Duncan, Letterkenny

The death has taken place at University Hospital Galway of Elma Duncan, née Stevenson, Aughliard, Letterkenny F92 YE3V.

Deeply missed by her loving daughters Adeline Doherty, Patricia Diver and Jacqueline Duncan, son John, daughter-in-law Annette, sons-in-law James Doherty, Lexi Diver, Eddie Ateef, 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, brother Henderson Stevenson, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours. Elma is predeceased by her husband John (2021), sisters Adeline McKnight and Margaret Parke and brother Roy Stevenson.

Reposal of Elma’s remains continues at her late residence on Thursday from 12 noon until 10pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral from there on Friday at 12.15pm going to Ray Presbyterian Church, Manorcunningham for Funeral Service of Thanksgiving at 1pm. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. 

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Medical 4, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.

Ewen Campbell, Letterkenny

The sudden death has taken place of Ewen Campbell, Englewood, New Jersey, and formerly Beechwood Avenue, Letterkenny. Predeceased by his mother Bernie Campbell (Letterkenny).

Deeply missed by his father John Campbell (New Jersey), brothers Garrick (New Jersey)and Scott (Brisbane), sister Colette Balaam (New Jersey), brother-in-law Martin (New Jersey), sister-in-law Kelli (Brisbane), nieces Lucy, Sophie and Darcie, nephew Paxton. Relatives, neighbours and friends.

His remains are reposing at Kugler Funeral Home, 311 Fifth Street, Saddle Brook, New Jersey 07663.

Funeral services and visiting hours for family and friends will be on Friday, with viewing from 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm local time at Kugler Funeral Home.

Cremation will be private to family members and close friends only. Weblink for Kugler Funeral Home https://www.kuglerfuneralhome.com/

Donations, if desired can be made in support of The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust or c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stony Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal.

Mary McGarry, Falcarragh

The death has taken place at the Falcarragh Community Hospital of Mary McGarry, Derryreel.

Predeceased by her husband John, father Michael, mother Mary, brothers Barney and Charlie, sisters Kate and Nora. Sadly missed by her sisters Sheila and Nellie, and brothers Paddy and Michael, also her in-laws Myra and Margaret Gallagher, and Michael Ferry.

Reposal of her remains continues at Sweeney's Funeral Home, Ballyboes, Falcarragh F92 RW32 on Thursday from 11am to 1.30pm.

Removal to St Finian's Church, Falcarragh at 1.30 pm on Thursday for 2pm Funeral Mass with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed live on https://www.mcn.live/camera/falcarragh-parish-church

Jacquline Hannigan, Ballybofey

The death has taken place peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, of Jacquline Hannigan, née Ryan, Corgary, Ballybofey, F93 H531.

Beloved wife of Martin and much loved mother of Aishling (Marc), Shea, and the late Rosaleen, cherished daughter of John and Brenda, adored sister of Caroline, and Lorraine, dearly loved grandmother to Jamie, Millie,and Layla. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her husband, father, mother, son, daughter, sisters, son-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family neighbours and very many friends.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence. The house is strictly private to family only please.

Funeral leaving her late residence on Thursday at 10.15am for Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoneill at 11am. Interment will take place afterwards in Drumboe cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish youtube channel at https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish

Eugene (Dodger) Gamble, Castlefin

The death has taken place at his home of Eugene (Dodger) Gamble – Sessiagh, Castlefin.

Much loved father of Kyle (Laura) and Katie, dearly loved grandfather of Cormac, beloved son of the late Kathleen and Michael Gamble and cherished brother of John (Anita), Anne (Stephen), Michael (Caroline) and Kieran (Carmel).

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

Funeral leaving his home on Thursday at 11.25am for Requiem Mass in St Mary`s Church, Castlefin at 12 noon. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed live at https://www.facebook.com/urneycastlefinnparish/

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