Death notices for Donegal - Saturday evening, March 22

The following deaths have taken place:

- Bridget Lynch, Buncrana

- Evelyn McGee, Falcarragh

- Eugene Doherty, Moville

- Donal Whelan, Ardara

- Marie Gallagher, Ramelton

- Maighread Quinn, Downings

- Kathleen Patterson, Letterkenny and Fanad

- Fergal Marley, Cloghan

- Bridie Gallagher, Falcarragh

- Ruby Druce, Castlefinn

- Greg Rintoul, Donegal Town

- Jessie Thompson, Dunfanaghy

- James John Bradley, Glasgow and Redcastle

- Foncie Ward, Derby and Creeslough

- Leslie McGowan, Burnfoot

- Mary Leahy Bundoran and Glenties

- Frank Mongan, Barnesmore

Bridget Lynch, Buncrana

The peaceful death has occurred at Beach Hill Manor Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family, of Bridget Lynch, 26 St Joseph’s Park, Buncrana.

Bridget is predeceased by her parents Michael and Kathleen and her brothers Daniel and Liam.

Bridget will be sadly missed and never forgotten by her loving family, her sister Eileen (Tommy) and her brothers Edward, Michael (Pamela), her cherished nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews, cousins and the wider family circle.

Bridget’s remains will be reposing at the family home from 12 noon on Sunday, March 23 until 10pm.

Wake house is private to family and close friends and house is strictly private on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral on Monday, March 24 leaving at 10am going to St Mary’s Church Cockhill for Requiem Mass at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. Family flowers only.

Funeral can be viewed live here.

Evelyn McGee, Falcarragh

The death has taken place of Evelyn McGee, Ray Bridge, Falcarragh, F92 F1P8.

She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Daniel, parents Owen and Sarah and brothers Owen and Danny. Survived by her children, JohnJoe (Ann), Owenie (Rose), Kathleen (Patrick) and Danny (Rebecca). Sadly missed by her brothers Jimmy and John and sister Annie. Forever loved by her grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Her remains will repose at her home, from Saturday, March 22 between 12pm and 9pm and again on Sunday, March 23 between 12pm and 9pm. Rosary Saturday at 8:15pm and Sunday at 8pm.

Funeral Mass on Monday, March 24 at 3pm in St Fionan's Church Falcarragh with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Family time after the rosary and on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Renal Dialysis Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital in care of any family member or Sweeney Funeral Directors & Embalmers.

The funeral Mass can be viewed live on mcn live or at https://www.facebook.com/SweeneyFuneralDirectorsEmbalmers.

Eugene Doherty, Moville

The peaceful death has taken place at The Brentwood Manor Nursing Home, Convoy of Eugene Doherty, Tremone Bar, Carrowmena, Moville F93 XN32.

Recently predeceased by his dear wife Joan and much-loved father of Marie-Therese (Gavin) and Eugene.

Devoted grandfather of Jack, Oisín, Molly and Donnacha.

Predeceased by his brothers John and Willie and his sister Kathleen and survived by his sisters Sheila, Frances, Eileen, Rose, Mary and brothers Paddy, Michael and Eddie.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Funeral from his home on Sunday, March 23 at 10.50am for 11.30am funeral Mass in St Columba’s Church, Ballinacrae, followed by Interment in the adjoining Cemetery. Family time from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only please, donation in lieu if desired to Ard Aoibheann Dementia Unit, Carndonagh Community Hospital C/O and family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Donal Whelan, Ardara

The death has occurred of Donal Whelan, Hillhead, Ardara. Donal will be sadly missed by his daughter Aoife, his parents Bart and Rosemarie, his brothers and sisters Sandra, JohnJoe, Adrian, Ronan, Tracy, Cathy, Kieran, Mary and aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. 

Remains reposing at Mc Cabe’s funeral home in Ardara on Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23 from 4pm to 8pm followed by private removal to the family home Hillhead, Ardara. 

Funeral from there on Monday, March  24 going to the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara for funeral Mass at 11am followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, at 3pm. House private please and on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Donegal Hospice.

Marie Gallagher, Ramelton

The peaceful death has taken place in Donegal Hospice of Marie Gallagher, Swilly Park, Ramelton, F92 E3W6.

Deeply regretted by her loving husband Joe, son Michael, daughter-in-law Kate, brothers John, Jim and Frank, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, her life-long friend and Michael’s godmother Mary Cullen, her niece Maryann, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her niece Amanda Milner.

Reposing at her home from 6.30pm on Friday, March 21. Funeral Mass on Sunday, March 23 at 2.30pm in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Funeral mass can be viewed live here. Rosary both nights at 9pm. House private on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Ramelton Community Hospital and Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member or Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.

Maighread Quinn, Downings

The sudden death has occurred peacefully at her home of Maighread Quinn, neé Boylan, The Villas, Rosapenna, Downings.

Dearly beloved wife of Peter, and sadly missed by her daughters Catherine and Aine, son in law, Andrew, and her grandchildren Aoife, Liam and Sinead, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, dear friends, and extended family.

Reposing at her home, The Villas, Rosapenna, Downings, F92 PP21. Family time please from 9pm until midday.

The funeral will take place on Sunday, March 23 at 11.30am in St John The Baptist Church, Carrigart.

Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The funeral will be live streamed on the Mevagh Parish Facebook page. Family flowers only please.

Kathleen Patterson, Letterkenny and Fanad

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Kathleen Patterson (née Shiels), 17 Ashbrook Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, F92 XPR8 (formerly of Cashel, Kindrum, Fanad).

Kathleen will be deeply missed by her loving husband Stephen, son Adrian, daughters-in-law Catriona and Moira, granddaughters Nessa and Oonagh, brothers JP and George (Maria), sisters Susan and Anne (Chris), nieces, nephews and friends.

Kathleen is predeceased by her son Ciarán, sister Margaret and brothers Hugh and Gerard. Her remains will be reposing at her late residence from 1pm on Saturday, March 22.

Funeral Mass in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny at 11am on Monday, March 24 with burial afterwards in Fanavolty, Cemetery, Kindrum, Fanad. Rosary both nights at 9pm.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the paliative care team, Letterkenny University Hospital.

Fergal Marley, Cloghan

The death has occurred of Fergal Marley, Gortiness, Cloghan, Donegal, F93 F6KW and Fintona, Tyrone.

Fergal is predeceased by his father, Willie. Fergal will be sadly missed by his partner, John, his mother, Noreen, his sister Fionnuala, his nephew Caolán and his nieces Leah and Aoibhin.

Fergal’s remains will repose at the family home from 1pm on Saturday, March 22 until 9pm.

Fergal’s funeral mass will take place on Sunday, March 23 in Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Glenfin at 11am with interment afterwards in Kilteevoge Cemetery, Glenfin.

A rosary will take place at 8pm on Saturday night with family time from 9pm and on the morning of funeral.

Bridie Gallagher, Falcarragh

The peaceful death has taken place at her late residence of Bridie Gallagher, Drumfin, Falcarragh, Co Donegal, F92F791.

Predeceased by her husband John, her son Joe, sisters Marie, Madge and Eileen, brothers Joe and Pat.

Survived by her daughters Patricia, Eileen and Bernadette, sons Danny, John Anthony and Paul. Also sadly missed by her sister Elizabeth and brother Hughie, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters in law and sons-in-law.

Bridie’s remains will repose at her late residence, Drumfin, Falcarragh this evening, Friday, March 21 from 5pm for family only.

Everyone welcome to pay their respects tomorrow, Saturday March 22 between 11am and 9pm and again on Sunday between 11am and 9pm. Rosary both nights at 9pm.

Funeral mass on Monday, March 23 at 12 noon in St Fionan’s Church, Falcarragh with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Family time after the rosary and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral mass can be viewed live on mcn.live or on https://bit.ly/SweeneyFuneral.

Ruby Druce, Castlefinn

The death has taken place of Ruby Druce, at the age of 109, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

Predecessed by her parents George and Lizzie, husband Jim, brothers Geordie and James, sisters Maggie and Molly, her niece Margo and nephew Tony.

Survived by her nieces Carmel and Claire, and nephew Seamus and extended family and very close friends.

Ruby will be waked at the home of her niece, Carmel Harran, Castlefinn, F93 E67R from 6pm to 9pm Friday, March 21 and Saturday from 12noon until 9pm.

Funeral will take place on Sunday, March 23 at 12pm in St Mary’s Church, Castlefinn, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be streamed live via parish website. Family time please on morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Donegal Carers care of Kennedy's funeral directors or any family member.

Greg Rintoul, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Greg Rintoul of Donegal Town, formerly Wicklow and Edinburgh.

He passed away peacefully at Galway University Hospital. Deeply regretted and forever missed by his beloved wife Irene, children Jamie (Nikola) and Jenny (Anthony) and his adoring grandchildren, Max, Bonnie, Sam and Isla.

Greg passed after a courageous battle surrounded by love from all his family including siblings Hugh, Heather, Martin, Kevin, Tara and David. Predeceased by his parents Hugh and Irene and siblings Robyn, Violet and Linda. Greg will be missed by all his and Irene’s extended family and a wide circle of friends and neighbours.

Reposing at Gallagher’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles, (F94X02N) on Sunday, March 23 from 2pm until 6pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, March 24 at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Killymard followed by burial immediately afterward in the local cemetery.

House strictly private at all times, family flowers only all donations in lieu of the Irish Cancer Society.

Jessie Thompson, Dunfanaghy

The death has taken place at the Lake House Nursing Home of Jessie Thompson (nee Boyd), Rockhill, Dunfanaghy, Co  Donegal, F92 K8Y7.

Jessie will be deeply missed by her beloved husband David, sons Kenneth (Lisa), David (Hayley), daughters Jenny (Barry) and Helen (Jamie). Grandchildren Jayke, Nathan, Tara and Bóann and extended family and friends.

Her remains will be reposing at her late residence on Friday, March 21 for close family only. Wake will take place on Saturday,   March 22 from 12.00 noon to 9pm, everyone welcome.

Family time on the morning of the funeral please. Funeral Service in St John’s Church, Ballymore on Sunday, March 23 at 3pm.

Burial afterwards in adjoining graveyard. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to The Lake House Comfort Fund c/o any family member or James Harkin Funeral Director, Creeslough.

James John Bradley, Glasgow and Redcastle

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital, after a long illness, of James John Bradley (Jim, Jimmy, Jimmy Jock, the Sailor), originally from Glasgow, and Redcastle, late of Beach Hill Manor Home, Fahan, and previously of Taobh na Cille, Moville, and before that in Dublin, and Ballycroy, Co Mayo.

Beloved partner of Barbara, and father of Helen, Aine, Adam, and Rosalind. He is survived by his sister, Elizabeth, and will be sorely missed by all his family, extended family and friends.

His remains will be reposing at Kelly’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh, F93YE1C from 6pm to 8pm on Saturday, March 22 where all are welcome to pay their respects.

Removal on Sunday, March 23  at 12.20pm to St Columba’s Church, Drung for Requiem Mass at 1:00pm followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed on http://www.stcolumbasdrung.net/.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Medical Aid for Palestinians, c/o any family member, or Kelly’s Funeral Directors.

Foncie Ward, Derby and Creeslough

The death has taken place in Derby, England of Foncie Ward formerly of Knocknafaugher and Ards, Creeslough, Co. Donegal. Aged 96.

Predeceased by his parents Charlie and Margaret, brothers Charlie, Paddy and Con, sisters Mary Ann, Susan, Rose Margaret and Veronica.

Beloved husband of Margaret, much loved father of Charlie, John, Michael, Brendan and Ann, father in law of Mary, Sally and Carol and dearly loved Grandad of Máiread, Fionnuala, Aisling, Jordan, Cavan, Caomhán and Ella.

The Vigil Mass will take place at English Martyrs Church, Derby, on Friday, March 21.

Foncie’s remains will then be taken to St Michael’s Church, Creeslough, arriving on Saturday,  March 22 at 6:30 pm, where he will repose overnight.

The Funeral Mass will be held at 11am on Sunday, March 23 followed by burial in Doe Cemetery.

Funeral can be viewed online at https://mcn.live/Camera/st-michaels-church.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Irishheart.ie c/o any family member or James Harkin Funeral Director, Creeslough.

Leslie McGowan, Burnfoot

The sudden death has occurred at University Hospital Galway of Leslie McGowan, Ballyderowen, Burnfoot, F93 VF22.

Predeceased by his wife Margaret. Much loved father of William, Margaret, Jacqueline, Thomas, Helen, Elizabeth, Lexie, Catherine, Mervin and John. Dear brother of Mary Milligan and brother-in-law of Willie McLaughlin.

Deeply mourned and will be forever missed by his loving sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister, brother-in-law, extended family and friends.

Leslie’s remains will be reposing at his daughter Jacqueline’s home, Ballyderowen, Burnfoot, F93 VF22 from 11am on Saturday, March 22 where everyone is welcome to pay their respects.

Removal from there on Monday, March 24 at 10.15am to St Mura’s Church, Fahan for funeral Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only donations in lieu to ICU University Hospital Galway c/o any family member. Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/fahan.

House is private to family on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only please.

Mary Leahy Bundoran and Glenties

The death has occurred of Mary Leahy, (nee Doogan), 1 Church Rd, Bundoran and formerly of Glenties.

She passed away peacefully in the exceptional care of all at Sligo University Hospital. Predeceased by her beloved daughter Elizabeth.

Mary will be forever loved and sadly missed by her loving family, her sons Pat, Daniel and Tommy, daughters Sheila, Angela and Bernadette, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, her beloved 19 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, close family friend Bernie Coffey and all her relatives, neighbours and great friends, especially all the Doogan and Ward Families.

Mary will repose at Breslin’s Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran F94E92F this Sunday, March 23 from 2pm to 7pm where all are most welcome. Removal from Breslin’s on Monday, March 24 at 10.30am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Removal afterwards to St. Ninnidh’s Cemetery for burial service.

Mary’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie.

Frank Mongan, Barnesmore

The sudden death has taken place in London of Frank “Frankie” Mongan, formerly of Cullionboy Barnesmore, F94EY76.

Predeceased by his parents Frank and Rita Deeply loved and Sadly missed by his son Ciaran(Rebecca), grandchildren, Eoghan & Ava, brothers Seamus(Eileen), Liam(Mary), Sean(Kay), Joe, Noel(Veronica), Pat, Eunan(Marie) sisters Mary, Breid(Denis), Rita(David), nephews, nieces, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family and many friends.

Frank’s remains will repose in the Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Donegal Town, F94FX3A from 2pm on Friday, March 21 until 9pm and from 2pm until 7pm on Saturday, March 22.

Funeral Mass on Sunday, March 23 at 10am in St Agatha’s Church, Clar with burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to Kevin Bell Trust, care of any family member or Faulkner Funeral Undertakers. House private at all other times please.

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