Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Wednesday morning, August 13

The following deaths have taken place:

- Francis Cunningham, Killybegs

- Margaret Mc Donagh, Dungloe

- Betty McElhinney, Donegal Town

- Peggy Gallagher, Falcarragh

- Laurence Sweeney, Clare and Ballybofey

Francis Cunningham, Killybegs

The death has taken place of Francis Cunningham, Aughavogue, Killybegs, Donegal, F94X8H4.

Cherished and will be missed by wife Mary Bridget (Mulreany), children John (Elysia), Shirley (Garrett), Clement (Cathy), Elizabeth (Declan) and Joseph, grandchildren Morgan, Rachel, Matthew, Calum, Sarah-Kate, Ben, Joshua and Benjamin, he is predeceased by his mother Sarah Cunningham and father Johnny Cunningham. Predeceased by Michael, Sean, Vincent, Columba. Fondly remembered by Mary, Angela, Margaret, Una, Leonard and Ann.

His remains will be reposing at his home on Wednesday from 2pm to 8pm.

Celebration of Francis' life will take place on Thursday at 12 noon in the Bride Christian Fellowship, Bruckless, F94K263. Burial will take place afterwards in Killybegs Cemetery.

Family flowers only place Donations in lieu if so desired to Kellybegs Community Hospital care of Martin Gallagher Funeral Directors.

Margaret Mc Donagh, Dungloe

The peaceful death has taken place of Margaret McDonagh, née Doherty, Meenmore, Dungloe.

She is predeceased by her husband Frank and daughter Una Cotter, and sadly missed by her sons Thomas (Marian), Seamus (Carol), Francis (Christina), daughter Mary (Shaun), son-in-law Dave and grandchildren Christina, Fran, Stephen, Owen, Dylan, Daragh, Declan Katie, Leah, Shauna, Evan, Orla, Conor, Megan, and her seven great grandchildren.

Reposing of her remains continues at her home on Wednesday from 12pm till Rosary at 9pm. House private on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral on Thursday at 1pm with interment afterwards in Dungloe Cemetery.  Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Dungloe Hospital patients comfort fund.

Betty McElhinney, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Betty McElhinney, Cully, Donegal Town, County Donegal peacefully at Sligo University Hospital.

Predeceased by her loving husband Tommy, son George, brother Freddie and sister Mabel, she is sadly missed by her sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy (Linda) and William (Eileen), granddaughter Janet (John), great granddaughters Eva and Cora and sister Gina.

Her remains are reposing at her son Tommy’s residence Golard, Laghey, F94 EY28.

Removal from Tommy’s residence at 1.30pm Thursday to Rathneeny Presbyterian Church for funeral service at 2pm, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to the Alzheimer’s Society (Donegal Branch) and Ballyshannon Community Hospital care of any family member.

Peggy Gallagher, Falcarragh

The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Peggy Gallagher, Mount Carmel, Meenderry, Falcarragh, formerly of Roshine, Dunfanaghy.

Predeceased by her husband Joe, sisters Mary and Agnes and brothers Timmy and Mickey, she is sadly missed by her sons John Joe (Rosaleen), Seamus (Mary) and Paul, daughters Margaret, Rosealeen and Patricia (Hugo), sisters Patricia and Catherine, grandchildren Cillian, Dainne, Roisín, Shauna, Tia, Molly, Sophie, Olivia and Malachey and extended family and friends.

Her remains will continue to be reposed at her home, F92 VW29, on Wednesday from 12pm to 8pm with Rosary at 8pm. House private to family after the rosary and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday at 12 noon in St Finian’s Church, Falcarragh, with interment afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page and on the church webcam.

Laurence Sweeney, Clare and Ballybofey

The death has taken place peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, or Laurence Sweeney, Coill Mhara, Shannon, Clare and formerly of Ballybofey.

Deeply missed by his heartbroken family, wife Kathleen, children Catherine, Larry, Edwin and Adeline, granddaughter Erin, Larry's partner Sylvia, brothers Brian and Liam, sisters Anne and Eileen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and his many friends.

His remains will repose in Mc Mahon's funeral home Shannon on Wednesday from 6pm to 7.30pm. House strictly private.

Funeral on Thursday to St John and Paul Church Shannon for 11am Mass followed by burial in Illaunmanagh Cemetery.

Donations if desired to Clare Care.

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