Death notices for Donegal on Sunday morning, January 19

The following deaths have taken place:

- Marie McGonigle, Ballyshannon 

- Edel Vitalis (née Doherty), Glencolmcille and London

- Mary McCafferty, Kilmacrennan and Dublin

- Phil Boyle, Glenties

- Liam Toland, Carndonagh

- Patricia Fisher, Moville

- Junior (John James) Mc Guinness, Killybegs

- Noel Coyle, Elaghbeg, Burnfoot

- Melissa Mulligan, Dungloe and Fermanagh

- Anne Doherty, Clonmany, Mayo and Offaly

- Joseph Boland, Brownstown, Killygordon and Kildare 

- Mary Griffin, Ballybofey and Kerry

Marie McGonigle, Ballyshannon 

The death has occurred peacefully at her residenceof Marie McGonigle, The Lantern Bar, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon. 

Funeral arrangements to follow.

Edel Vitalis (née Doherty), Glencolmcille and London

The death has occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving family of Edel Vitalis, née Doherty, of London, formerly of Glencolmcille.

She is sadly missed by her husband Richard, son Orin, father Jim, sisters Emer (Gavin), Catherine (Stephen), brothers Kenneth (Julie) and Owen (Caitriona), nieces Aoife, Saorlaith and Leah, nephews Josh and Jamie and her wide circle of relatives and friends. Edel is predeceased by her mother Ann, sister Dervla and mother-in-law Catherine.

Her funeral and cremation will take place in London, with details to be released at a later date. A Mass for Edel will be held at St Columba's Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille, County Donegal, on Saturday at 10am.

Donations, if desired, can be made to the Melanoma Focus charity.

Mary McCafferty, Kilmacrennan and Dublin

The death has occurred of Mary McCafferty, late of Donnybrook and formerly of Kilmacrennan. She passed away at St Vincent’s University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents, Una and James, her siblings Patrick, Cathal, Una, William, Teresa and Colette. She is lovingly remembered by her sister Lucy, brothers Jim and Hugh, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family, friends and former colleagues at Adelaide Hospital, Dublin.

Removal on Wednesday to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, for funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery.

Phil Boyle, Glenties

The peaceful death has occurred surrounded by his loving family of Phil Boyle, Station Road, Glenties. F94T2T5

Predeceased by his parents John and Maryann, brothers Paddy, John, Gerry , Eamon and sister Mamie. Phil is deeply regretted by his loving wife Bridie, son Philip (Maeve) Glenties, daughters Caroline (Desmond) laghey, Michelle (Paul) Ballybofey, Laura (Shane) Killarney, grandchildren Lauren, Sophie, Emma, Adam, Enya, Ava, Darragh, Ollie, Phelim, Ciarian, Caoimhe, Rosarie, Farragh and Tony, sisters-in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends.

Phil’s remains will repose at the family home on Sunday from 5pm until 10pm and on Monday from 10am until 10pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral mass on Tuesday at 11am in St. Connell’s Church Glenties, with burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Funeral can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/glenties

Liam Toland, Carndonagh

The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Liam Toland (LT), Carrowreagh Road, Carndonagh F93E5XN.

Beloved husband of Mary and much-loved father of John, Teresa, Daniel and William, Liam is deeply regretted by his sisters, brothers, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, extended family, friends and neighbours.

His remains are reposing at his home where all are welcome to pay their respects.

Removal from there on Tuesday morning at 103.0am going to Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh for 11am Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed live on http://www.carndonaghparish.com/

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Friends of Inishowen Hospice C/O any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors.

Patricia Fisher, Moville

The peaceful death has taken place surrounded by all her loving family, of Patricia Fisher, Ballynally, Moville.

Beloved wife of Aidan and much-loved mother of Michael (Fiona), Aphra (Sam), Aideen (David) and Rebecca (Youssef). Devoted granny of Farrah, Isla, Oisín, Lachlan, Ruairi, Davin, Hugh, Tommy, Mikey, Aisha and Aidan. Sadly missed by her brother Michael, nieces and nephew, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Patricia's remains are reposing at her home (F93 Y234).

Funeral from there on Tuesday at 1.30pm for 2pm funeral Mass in St Pius X Church, Moville followed by Interment in Ballybrack Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.movilleparish.com. Family time from 10pm to 11am.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Haematology/Oncology Ward, Letterkenny University Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Junior (John James) Mc Guinness, Killybegs

The peaceful death has occurred of Junior (John James) McGuinness, peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Sligo University Hospital.

Predeceased by his parents John James and Catherine and brother Peter. Beloved husband of Margaret, and father of John, Declan, Mary, Catherine and much loved grandfather of Eoin, Anna, Jessica and Joel. Sadly missed by his brother Eddie, sisters Adelaide and Bridget McGowan (Sonny), sister and brothers in law, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposal of his remains continues at his home on Sunday from 11.30am.

Removal on Monday at 10.30am to St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs for 11am Funeral mass. Burial will take plae afterwards in the local cemetery. The Mass can be viewed live here. 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to The Alzheimer's Society of Ireland.

Noel Coyle, Burnfoot

The death has occurred at Nazareth House, Fahan of Noel Coyle, Elaghbeg, Burnfoot.

Beloved husband of Noreen, and much-loved father of Tanya Grant, Stephen, Damian and Emma. Dear brother of Kevin, Neil and Eileen McClay, Noel is predeceased by his brothers and sister James, Henry, Gerry and Jean Arbuckle.

His remains are reposing at his late residence.

Removal from there on Monday at 10.15am to St. Mura’s Church, Fahan for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/fahan. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am and on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Alzheimer Society of Ireland c/o any family member or Shaun Murphy Funeral Director.

Melissa Mulligan, Dungloe and Fermanagh

The death has occurred of Melissa Mulligan (née McGettigan), Cloghgaddy Road, Newtownbutler, Fermanagh and Dungloe, Donegal. She passed away peacefully in hospital by surrounded her loving family.

Loving daughter of Rachel and James. Beloved wife of Jason and loving mother to baby Madison. Daughter-in-law of Hugh and Phyllis Mulligan.Sister of Louise (Kristin), Hayley (Neil) and Jamie (Chloe). A darling granddaughter of Granny Ray Bedford.

Family home private to family and close friends at all times please.

Removal from her late home on Monday morning at 10.15am to arrive at Church of the Immaculate Conception, Newtownbutler for 11am funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.Melissa’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live here.

Anne Doherty, Clonmany, Mayo and Offaly

The peaceful death has taken place at Brookvale Manor Nursing Home of Anne Doherty (Little) née Larkin, Saint Columbcille Village, Clonmany and formerly Ballyhaunis, County Mayo and Rahan, County Offaly.

Predeceased by her husband Charlie and grandson Ben. Beloved mother of Siobhan, Margaret, Gerald, Bronagh, Catherine, and Pearse. She is sadly missed by her grandchildren Ciaran, Jamie, Aoife, Ethan, Liam, Mark, Siena, Ellen, Alana, Caoimhe Kate, Eanna, Charlie, and Cliodhna. Deeply regretted by her sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers, brothers-in- law, and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and her many friends.

Reposal of Anne’s remains continues at Saint Collumbcille Village Oratory on Sunday from 4pm until 8pm.

Funeral leaving from there on Monday at 10.30am, going to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany for Requiem Mass at 11am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/clonmany.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Saint Collumbcille Village, C/O any family member or Comiskey Funeral Directors.

Joseph Boland, Killygordon and Kildare 

The death has occurred of etired engineer at McDermott Barracks, The Curragh, Joseph (Joe) Boland, Brownstown, The Curragh, Kildare and late of Killygordon. He died peacefully in Naas hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his loving wife Molly, Joe is sadly missed by his loving family, Jenny, Billy, Terry, Angie and Paul, sons and daughters in law, grandchildren, Sinéad, Sarah, Wayne, Daniel, Ian, Rachel, Terry, Céire and Ellie, great-grandchildren Lucy, Tanner, Scott, Charlie, Leo & Sophie, brother, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.

His remains are reposing in Anderson and Leahy Funeral Home, Newbridge, on Sunday from 4pm with prayers at 7.30pm.

Removal on Monday at 10.15am to arrive at St Brigid’s Church, The Curragh for 11am Mass. Joe’s funeral will be live-streamed here. Burial afterwards in Holy Cross Cemetery, Suncroft.

Mary Griffin, Ballybofey and Kerry

The death has occurred at her late residence of Mary Griffin, née Brosnan, Sessiaghoneill, Ballybofey, and formerly Knocknagoshel, Cordal East, Castleisland, County Kerry.

Daughter of the late Denis and Julia Brosnan. Beloved wife of the late Peter and much-loved mother to Denis, Peter, and Tony, cherished sister of Sheila, Peg, Dinjoe, and the late Breda. She is deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her sons, sisters, brother, nephews, nieces, extended family, and friends.

Funeral leaving her late residence on Sunday at 10.40am for Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoneill at 11am. Interment will take place in the adjoining churchyard. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish Youtube channel. The house is private.

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