Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Thursday morning, July 24

The following deaths have taken place:

- Morgan Downey, Limerick and Ballyshannon

- James (Séamus) McLoone, Galway and Glenties

- Bridie Porter, Bridgend

- Charles Mc Gee, Stranorlar

- Gerry Caldwell, Donegal Town

Morgan Downey, Limerick and Ballyshannon

The death has taken place peacefully at home, of Morgan Downey, Mill Road, Ballyclough, Limerick and late of Higginstown, Ballyshannon.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Stella, sons Ambrose, Morgan, Ivor and Michael, daughters-in-law Michaela, Sylvia and Bríd, adored grandchildren Ronan, Christian, Ciara, Aisling, Éabha, Shane, Oscar, Aoife, Tom, Ambrose and Morgan, by his brothers Michael, John, Ambrose and Fergus, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends

His remains are reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate on Friday from 4.30pm to 6pm. House private. 

Funeral arriving at Donoughmore Church, on Saturday, July 26 for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial will take place afterwards in Castlemungret Cemetery, Mungret.

Family flowers only please.

James (Séamus) McLoone, Galway and Glenties

The death has taken place of James (Séamus) McLoone, Aughnacurra and late of Renmore, Galway and formerly of Glenties. James died peacefully at home with his much-loved family by his side.

He is mourned and sadly missed by his sister Nábla McCarthy, brothers Patrick, Donal, Hugh and Fr Francis, brother-in-law Pat, sisters-in-law Kathleen, Ethna, Mary and Mairéad, friend Máire O’Leary, his nieces and nephews, devoted carers, the extended family and retired colleagues from the Brothers of Charity Services and University of Galway. He is predeceased by his parents John and Bella, brother John, sister Eileen and her husband Jim Loftus.

His remains will repose at ‘Aras Naofa’ (H91 PX95) within the grounds of the Church of St Oliver Plunkett, Renmore on Thursday from 5pm, with removal into the Church at 6.30pm.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated for James (Séamus) at 12 noon on Friday in the Church of St Oliver Plunkett, Renmore. Following Mass, he will be laid to rest in Bushy Park cemetery adjacent to St James’ Church (H91 A5V2). 

Memorial donation in lieu of flowers if so desired to Concern. 

Bridie Porter, Bridgend

The death has taken place of Bridie Porter, née Connaghan, 279 Skeoge Cottages, Bridgend, Donegal, F93 R9V4. She passed away peacefully in Donegal Hospice, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by loving husband John, Parents John and Margaret Connaghan (Gartan, Churchill) grandchildren Aisling, Charlie and Ameera, brothers John and Willie, Sisters Gracie, Margaret and Frances; loving mother of Leo (Linda), Shaun (Noeleen), Mairead, Eileen (Brendan), Liam (Marie), Noreen (Danny), Frances (Andrew), Katrina (Paul), Martina (Shaun), Raymond (Teresa), Declan, Eamonn (Martina), Siobhan (Feargal), Clare (Damian) and Priscilla (Joe); deeply regretted by her grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family members and friends.

Bridie's remains will are reposing at her late residence. Family time from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral from there on Friday morning for Requiem Mass at 11am in St Aengus Church Burt, followed by interment in Burt cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Donegal Hospice or Medical 3 Letterkenny university hospital care of any family member or Charlie Mc Clafferty Funeral Director.

Charles Mc Gee, Stranorlar

The death has taken place place of former retired member of An garda Síochana, Charles McGee, 38 Woodlawn, Stranorlar, F93 C6Y8. He passed away peacefully after a long illness bravely borne, surrounded by his loving family, in the compassionate care of the staff in Donegal Hospic.

Beloved husband of Margaret, much-loved father to sons John (Julie), Cathal (Clodagh), Joseph (Maria); daughters Pamela (Mark), Moira (Derek); cherished brother of James, Micheal, Hudie; dearly loved grandfather to Hannah, Órlaith, Sophie, Ruby, Noah, Poppy, Aaron, Louis, Luke, Adam, Ollie and Conor. He is predeceased by his parents John, and Theresa, sister Bella and grandson Niall. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his, wife, sons, daughters, brothers, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family and many friends.

His remains are reposing at Mc Cool’s Funeral Home, Ballybofey on Wednesday from 4pm to 9pm and at his late residence on Thursday from 2pm until Rosary at 9pm for family and friends. Family time on the morning of the funeral please

Funeral leaving from his late residence on Friday at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am followed by burial in Drumboe cemetery. Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam

Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired directly to the Donegal Hospice or care of any family member.

Gerry Caldwell, Donegal Town

The death has occurred peacefully at home of Gerry Caldwell, Main Street, Donegal Town surrounded by his loving family.

Much loved husband of Philomena, Father of Kieran (Charleen), Joan (Declan), Carla (Micheal), Geraldine (Danny) ,Enda (Maeve) ,Gerald (Olena), Ronan (Elaine) and Dearbhla (Enda). He is sadly missed by brothers and sisters Margaret, Seamus (RIP) (Maura), Conor (Charlotte), Mena (RIP) (Liam), Tommie (Brid) (RIP), Kevin (Eileen), Celene (Danny) and his 20 grandchildren, nieces and nephews and all his relatives neighbours and friends.

Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am in St Patrick’s Church Donegal Town with burial afterwards is Clar Cemetery.

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