Death notices for Donegal - Wednesday morning, March 19

The following deaths have taken place:

- Kathleen Sweeney, Castlefinn

- Anthony Gallagher, Letterkenny

- Charlie McLaughlin, Burnfoot

- Margaret James, Letterkenny

- Beryl O'Donnell, Falcarragh

- Kathleen McLoughlin, Bundoran

- Joe McCormack, Donegal Town

- Michael Gerard Roarty, Bunbeg

- Eileen Powell, Letterkenny and Churchill

- Patsy O'Donnell, Lifford

- Pearse Mc Garrigle, Donegal Town and USA

Kathleen Sweeney, Castlefinn

The sudden death has occurred at her late residence of Kathleen Sweeney (née McBrearty), 609 Liscooley Villas, Castlefinn.

Much-loved mother of Michael (Breda), Teresa Rush (Alo), devoted sister of Nita also the late Annie, Eileen, Mary, John, Margo, Bernie.

Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her son, daughter, sister, grandchildren Kevin (Lucinda), Damien (Kerry Ann) great-grandchildren Ashyln, and Hailey, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

Reposing at Mc Cool’s Chapel of Rest Ballybofey on Wednesday, March 19 and Thursday, March 20 from 6pm until 9pm.

Funeral leaving from there on Friday, March 21 at 10.20am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon. Interment in the adjoining churchyard.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live here.

Anthony Gallagher, Letterkenny

The tragic death has taken place, as a result of a road traffic collision in Letterkenny University Hospital, of Anthony Gallagher, 28 Daly Terrace, Letterkenny.

Predeceased by mother Brigid and aunt Rosaleen. Survived by his brother Martin, cousin Kevin and his wife Dolores.

Deeply regretting by his extended family, good neighbours and many friends.

Anthony’s remains will repose in Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny (F92 XE35) on March 19 from 6pm until 9pm.

Funeral Mass in St Eunan’s Cathedral on Thursday, March 20 at 11am followed by interment in Conwal Cemetery.

Funeral mass can be viewed live here.

Charlie McLaughlin, Burnfoot

The death has occurred at his home of Charlie McLaughlin (Mick), Rockstown, Tooban, Burnfoot.

Beloved husband of Kathleen, much loved father of Charles, Aoife, Debra, Odhran and the late PJ. Dear son of Vera and the late Jimmy.

Deeply mourned and will be forever missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, mother, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Charlie’s remains will be reposing at his home on Wednesday, March 19 from 12 noon where all are welcome to pay respects.

Removal from there on Friday morning, March 21 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.

Margaret James, Letterkenny

The death has taken place at Arch View Lodge Nursing Home, Letterkenny of Margaret James, formerly of Cabra Brook and Beechwood Road, Letterkenny.

Beloved mother to John, and partner Anne. Reposing in Arch View Lodge Nursing Home from 6pm to 8pm on Tuesday, March 18 and Wednesday. March 19 from 6pm to 8pm.

Funeral Mass on Thursday at 1pm in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny, with burial afterwards in Conwal Cemetery.

Her son John’s house is strictly private.

Beryl O'Donnell, Falcarragh

The peaceful death has taken place in Falcarragh Community Hospital, of Beryl O'Donnell (nee Duffy), Station Road, Falcarragh.

Beloved wife of Seamus and loving mother to her three children John, Peter, and Yvonne.

Her remains will repose at her late residence from 5pm on Tuesday, March 18.

Funeral Mass in St Finian’s Church, Falcarragh on Thursday, March 20 at 1pm with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed live here.

Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral. Rosary both nights at ppm

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to the St Vincent de Paul, c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director.

Kathleen McLoughlin, Bundoran

The death has occurred of Kathleen McLoughlin, Church Road, Bundoran, Donegal, F94VIW9.

She passed away peacefully at her residence. Funeral arrangements to follow later.

Enquiries to John Mulreany funeral director, Bundoran.

Joe McCormack, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Joe McCormack, Orbeg, Donegal Town, F94 HAF4.

He passed away peacefully at Sligo University Hospital.

Deeply regretted and missed by his beloved wife Renate, children Anton, Fiona and Siobhan, grandchildren Joshua, Liam, Ruairi, Aoife, Oisin, Ciara and Mila and brother Gerard.

Reposing in Tir Conaill Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal Town, F94 FX3A Wednesday 19th March from 4pm to 7pm.

Reposing in his late residence on Thursday, March 20 from 3pm to 8pm. Family home private at all other times.

Funeral Mass in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mountcharles at 11am Friday, March 21 followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Michael Gerard Roarty, Bunbeg

The sudden and unexpected death has taken place of Michael Gerard Roarty, Knockastolar, Bunbeg.

Predeceased by his Dad Micheál Roarty, uncles; Charlie and Noel, auntie Bella and godmother Irene Roarty.

Sadly missed by his heartbroken mother Sheila, sister Kathleen (Liam), brother Charlie (Ciara), uncles: Hughie and Martin, nephews and nieces; Liam, Sinéad, Síle Kate, Ava, Charlie & Louis, cousins, extended family and a wide circle of friends and work colleagues.

His remains will repose at his sister Kathleen’s residence (F92 NY32) in Knockastolar on Tuesday, March 18 from 5pm to 10pm and on Wednesday from 11am to 8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm.

House private on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass will take place in St Mary’s Church, Derrybeg (F92 H289) on Thursday, March 20 at 11am, interment afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Croí Heart & Stroke Foundation c/o any family member or Kieran Roarty Funeral Director.

The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Directors Facebook page. 

Eileen Powell, Letterkenny and Churchill

The peaceful death has taken place of Eileen Powell, 6 Bracken Lea, Mountain Top, F92ATD6, Letterkenny formerly of Gartan, Churchill, in the gentle care of the staff in the Donegal Hospice Letterkenny, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by husband Bruce (2017), parents George (2003) and Ellen (2016).

Sadly missed by brothers Seamus (Frances), Benny (Deirdre), sister Marian (PJ), best friend Louise Duffy and good neighbour Dymphna Byrne.

Fondly remembered by aunties Kate Doohan and Vonnie Gallagher, nieces, nephews, their partners and grand nieces & extended family members.

Removal on Monday, St Patrick’s Day, March 17 at 5pm from the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest going to her late residence.

Funeral from there on Wednesday, March 19 going to St Columba’s Church, Glendowan for requiem Mass at 11am, followed by interment in Gartan cemetery. Family time only please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Donegal Hospice or the short stay medical ward, Letterkenny University hospital care of any family member or Charlie Mc Clafferty Funeral Director.

Patsy O'Donnell, Lifford

The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Patsy O`Donnell, Gortin North, Ballindrait, Lifford.

Beloved husband of Patricia, much-loved father of Gavin and Rachel, dearly loved grandfather of Sophie and Kaiden and brother of Maureen, Anne, Brian, Angela and Jacqueline.

Reposing at his home on Monday, March 17 from 6pm. Funeral leaving his home on Wednesday, March 19 at 11.20am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick`s Church, Murlog, Lifford at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, son, daughter, grandchildren, brother, sisters and family circle.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.

Donations in lieu of flowers please to the Donegal Hospice c/o Quigley Funeral Directors, 1A Newtown Place, Strabane.

The house is strictly private to family and very close friends only. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam.

Pearse Mc Garrigle, Donegal Town and USA

The death has occurred of Pearse Mc Garrigle, Nevada, USA and formerly Castle Street and Drumcliffe, Donegal Town.

Predeceased by his parents Joe and Anna and his brother Ciaran, he is sadly missed by his loving family, sister Geraldine, brother-in-law Dan, brother James and sister-in-law Marie and dear nephew Jamie, relatives and friends.

Further arrangements later.

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