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Death notices for Donegal on Saturday evening
The following deaths have taken place:
- Michael Joseph McMenamin, England and Ballybofey
- Gerard Laverty, Frosses
- Patricia Gallagher, Ballyshannon
- Michael Kelly, Ballyshannon
- Donna Devine, Glenswilly
Michael Joseph McMenamin, England and Ballybofey
The peaceful death has occurred of Michael Joseph McMenamin in Birmingham, England, formerly of Curraghamone, Ballybofey, F93 2DP5.
Predeceased by his parents Lizzie and Dan, brothers Vinnie and Danny, and grandsons Éamonn and Tony; devoted husband of Gráinne and dearly beloved father of Kathleen, Éilis, Roseleen, Noel and Michelle and father-in-law to Mick, Joe, Sharon and Steve. Loving grandfather to Gráinne, Tony, Kate, Éamonn, Rónán, Michael, Dan, Pearce, Ciarán, Luke and Aidan and great grandchildren Lily and Luke. Sadly missed by his brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.
Michael's remains will be received into Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church, Yardley Wood, Birmingham on Monday, August 11 at 6 pm.
Mass to celebrate Michael’s life will take place on Tuesday, August 12 at 11 am. Interment will take place afterwards in Widney Manor Cemetery, Solihull at 1pm. The Requiem mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live
Donations if desired can be made to Ward 21, Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham.
Gerard Laverty, Frosses
The death has taken place of Gerard Laverty, Drumathumper, Frosses. He died peacefully in the compassionate care of Aras Mhic Shuibhne, Mullinasole, Laghey, surrounded by his devoted family.
Gerard was the beloved husband of the late Jean, a cherished father to Sally, Jean, Patricia, and Gerard, and a proud grandfather and great-grandfather to his 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by his surviving siblings Ralph, Maire, Sally and Kathleen, as well as by his extended family, friends, and neighbours.
Gerard's remains will repose at Gallaghers Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles F94 X02N on Sunday from 2pm until 5pm, with a private cremation to take place at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
Family flowers only, please.
Patricia Gallagher, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Patricia Gallagher, née Gillespie, Doobally, Ballyshannon, F94 V2F9. She passed away peacefully at North West Hospice, Sligo surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband Pat and her parents PJ and Kathleen Gillespie, Patricia is sadly missed by her adored children David (Gráinne), Conor (Lauren), Richard, Laura (Fearghal) and Mark, her sisters Geraldine, Loretta, Marie her brothers PJ, John and Hugh, nieces, nephews and all extended family and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her residence on Saturday from 2pm to 9pm.
Removal on Sunday afternoon to St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for 2pm Funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the Abbey Cemetery. Patricia's funeral Mass can be viewed live on here
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to North West Hospice, Sligo care of John McGee and Sons Funeral directors or any family member.
Michael Kelly, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Michael Kelly, Ballyshannon.
Beloved son of Sinead Doran, brothers Gerard (Eimear), James (Rene), Nicole (Oisin), Conor and Alanna. Father to sons Jocob, CJ and daughter Kayleigh. Grandson of Rose Doran and predeceased by his grandfather Hugh. Michael is loved and remembered by his aunts, uncles, cousins and wider family.
House private please at all times.
His remains are reposing at John McGee & Sons Funeral Home, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon, F94ED21 on Sunday from 4pm to 8pm followed by private cremation at Lakelands Crematorium.
Family flowers only.
Donna Devine, Glenswilly
The peaceful death has occurred of Donna Devine (Nee Sheridan), Glenview, Kilpheak, Glenswilly,
Beloved wife of Brian, sadly missed by her sons, Shane, William and Brian. Deeply regretted by her brothers James and Stephen, beloved Aunt Bridget Mc Daid, Crohan, Ramelton, nieces and nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Donna's remains are reposing at her late residence.
Funeral Mass on Sunday at 11am in St Columba's Church, Glenswilly with burial afterwards in Kilpheak Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed here
Family time on the morning of the Funeral please.
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