Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Thursday evening, August 21

The following deaths have taken place:

- Seamus Griffin, Cavan and Pettigo

- Theresa Ferguson (née McGlynn) Malinmore

- John G Kelly,  Letterkenny

- Daniel (Dan) Breslin, Burnfoot

- Dylan Ward, Donegal Town, Donegal

- Eddie (Patrick) McGuinness, Killybegs

- Thomas James Spratt, Letterkenny

- Hugh Francis Shovlin, Portnoo

- Conor Porter, Raphoe

- Mickey McCormack, Churchill

- Lilyan Holmes, Killybegs

Seamus Griffin, Cavan and Pettigo

The death has occurred of Seamus Griffin, Drumahurk, Butlersbridge, Cavan  and formerly Pettigo.

He passed away August 20 peacefully at Cavan General Hospital, in the loving care of his family.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Cathy, brother Noel and his sisters Maura and Mina. Seamus will be very sadly missed by his loving family, Gerry (Bronagh), Jim (Patrina), Conor (Sara), Karl (Karen), John (Tracy) and Paul (Jenny), by his cherished grandchildren James, D.J, Millie, Toby, Rory, Darragh, Cara, Áine and Órla, sister Patricia, his nephews, nieces, all his extended relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Reposing at the McMahon Funeral Home, Farnham Rd, Cavan (H12C821) on Saturday from 5pm until 6pm. Seamus's remains will leave his home in Drumahurk on Sunday morning at 10.15 and will travel to St Aidan's Church, Butlersbridge, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10.30 am. Burial will take place afterwards in St Aidan's Cemetery, Butlersbridge.

Theresa Ferguson (née McGlynn) Malinmore

The death has occurred peacefully on August 15 of Theresa Ferguson (née McGlynn) of Ayr, Scotland and Malinmore, Glencolmcille, Donegal, at the Ayrshire Hospice in Ayr surrounded by her loving family.

Pre-deceased by her mother Margaret McGlynn (née Craig), her father John and her sister Mary. Sadly missed by her husband Hugh, daughter Lynn, son Richard and grandchildren Robyn, Adam and Kit and nieces, nephews and extended family.

Funeral Mass will be held on September 4 at 10am in St Margaret's RC Church in Ayr followed by Ayr Crematorium. Her final remains shall be taken to St Columba's Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille on Friday, September 12 where Mass will be held at 12 noon with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

The funeral Mass can be viewed live here.

John G Kelly, Letterkenny

The death has taken place of John G Kelly, “Bahai House”, Oldtown, Letterkenny, and formerly of Newmills, Letterkenny.

he passed away peacefully in the Donegal Hospice under the wonderful care of the Hospice staff and surrounded by his loving family and friends after a short illness bravely borne.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving partner Ann (Carroll), son Nathan. Pre-deceased by his Father Packie, Mother Bridie, Sister Teresa, Aunts and Uncles.

Sorely missed by his brothers, sisters, godson AJ (Tighe), nieces and Nephews and the Kelly, Carroll and Gallagher families.

John will repose at the home of his Sister in Law Breege Carroll Gallagher, Greenhill, Letterkenny, F92 PY2W from 5pm on Thursday, August 21, leaving there on Saturday morning, August 23 to go to Lakelands Crematorium for private cremation at 1pm.

Family time please from 9pm until on noon both days please.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to the Irish Kidney Association c/o Martin McGowan Funeral Director, Stranorlar or any family member.

The celebration of John’s life can be viewed on Lakelands Crematorium's live stream.

Daniel (Dan) Breslin, Burnfoot

The death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice of Daniel (Dan) Breslin, Gortnaskea, Burnfoot.

Predeceased by his loving wife Margaret and sister Sadie McColgan. Much loved father of Martha McClay (Stephen), Mary, Linda Whoriskey (Joe), Angela McDermott (Mark) and Daniel (Leanne).
Loving brother of John, Jimmy, Mickey and Ann.

Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his loving son, daughters, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister, brothers, extended family and friends.

His remains will be reposing at his home on Thursday, August 21 from 2.00pm where you are welcome to pay your respects.

Removal from there on Saturday, August 23 at 10.15am to St Mura’s Church, Fahan for Requiem Mass at 11.00am followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard. Family flowers only please.

Dylan Ward, Donegal Town, Donegal

The death has occurred of Dylan Ward, Millrace Crescent, Donegal Town. He passed away suddenly surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved son of Daniel and Fiona and brother to Leah. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his Grandad Dom, his aunts, uncles, cousins and his large circle of friends. Rest in Peace

Dylan’s remains will be reposing in Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal Town, F94 FX3A from 4pm until 9pm on Thursday.

Funeral mass in St Mary’s church Killymard on Friday at 11am with burial immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only donations if so desired to Barrettstown in memory of Dylan. House Private at All Times.

Donations in lieu of flowers to Barretstown in Memory of Dylan Ward

Eddie (Patrick) McGuinness, Killybegs

The death has occurred of Eddie (Patrick) McGuinness, Roshin (Tyrone), Killybegs, Co. Donegal.

Predeceased by his wife Rosaleen, daughter Mary and parents John James and Catherine. Sadly missed by his sons and daughters, Patricia (Michael), John (Doug), Patrick (Kieran), Capbrinia (Aaron), Caroline (Alan) Marina (John), Breda (Fintan) and Kevin, grandchildren Michaela, Alana, Ryan, Tegan, Daniel, Lucy, Jack , Abbie, Joseph and Róisin, sisters Adalaide and Bridget, brother in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

House strictly private on Wednesday, August 20. Reposing at his residence on Thursday and Friday from 11am to 9pm.

Removal on Saturday at 10.30am to St Mary of the Visitation Church Killybegs for 11am funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

Mass will be streamed live at https://mcn.live/Camera/st-mary-of-the-visitation-church-killybegs.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice care of any family member or McBrearty Funeral Directors.

Please note that there will be a one way traffic system in place during wake hours, entering from the Arctic side and exiting through Glenlee.

Thomas James Spratt, Letterkenny

The death has taken place of Thomas James Spratt, 288 Bomany Cottages, Letterkenny, and formerly of Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Sadly missed by his sisters Betty Boal, Isobel mc Gregor, Ann Doherty and his brother Henry, nieces and nephews.
Pre-deceased by his brother Richard and sister Ethel Gordon, Scotland.

Thomas will reposing at the Letterkenny Funeral Home, F92P407 on Thursday, August 21 from 6.30pm to 9.30pm.

Cremation to follow in Lakelands Cavan. Any enquiries to Con McDaid Funeral Directors.

Hugh Francis Shovlin, Portnoo

The death has taken place suddenly at his home of Hugh Francis Shovlin, Ballykilduff, Portnoo, Co Donegal. F94A627

Predeceased by his loving Wife Betty (nee Roche). He will be deeply missed by his brothers Seamus, Pat, Neil, Pete, Bill, John and Matthew, his Sisters Mary and Isabel, The Roche family (Rosslare ,Co Wexford), his extended Family, heartbroken neighbours and friends.

His remains will repose at his residence from 6pm on Wednesday, August 20.

Funeral from there on Friday to St Conal's Church Kilclooney for 11am requiem Mass, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Rosbeg Downstrands care of the aged c/o any family member
Hugh Francis’s Mass will be streamed live on Shovlin’s Funeral Home Facebook page.

There will be a one way system in operation to the wake with entry at Kilclooney Chapel, and exit at Clooney.

Conor Porter, Raphoe

The death has occurred surrounded by his loving family of Conor Porter, Townparks, Raphoe.

He will be lovingly remembered by his son Conor, his daughters Diane and Sarah-Jane, daughter-in-law Jessica, sons-in-law Darryl and Andy, his grandchildren: Anna, Niall, Ryan, Fíonn, Oisín, Conor and Ciarán and his sisters and brothers Margaret (Skerries), Mary (Letterkenny), Catherine, Joseph, Patricia, Raymond (Philadelphia), Bernadette (Hove), Carmel (Philadelphia), John Michael (New Ross), Liam, Fionnuala (Philadelphia), Una (Philadelphia), his Uncle George, Aunt Rita, Uncle Pat, Aunt Philomena, all his extended family, neighbours and many dear friends.

Conor was predeceased by his wife Mary and parents Kathleen and Joe, may they Rest In Peace. Conor will repose at his late residence, Townparks, Raphoe, F93 Y864 on Wednesday, August 20 from 4.00pm to 9.00pm and on Thursday, August 21 from 11.00am to 9.00pm.

The funeral cortege will leave his late residence on Friday morning at 10.30am travelling to St Eunan’s Church, Raphoe for 11.00am Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery

The Mass may be viewed online via Kelly’s Funeral Directors' Facebook page.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Mary’s Meals and Brindley Manor Residence Fund c/o any family member or Kelly's Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.

Mickey McCormack, Churchill

The death has taken place of Mickey Mc Cormack, Glendowan, Churchill.

He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents, Andy and Mary, baby McCormack, son Michael, and grandson Daniel.

Survived by his loving wife Celia, daughter Amanda & her husband John, grandchildren Gavin, Fíonn, Sàoirse and Cuinn. Great-grand children Aria, Charlotte, Faidh & Ella. Deeply regretted by his extended family members, neighbours & many friends.

Mickey’s remains will repose at his daughter Amanda Boyce’s residence, Cornagullion, Glendowan, (F92 NX94) from 11am on Wednesday, August 20.

Funeral from there on Friday morning August 22 for Requiem Mass in St Colmcille’s Church, Glendowan at 11am, followed by interment in Templedouglas cemetery.

Family time from 10pm to 11am. Funeral mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/churchhill.

Lilyan Holmes, Killybegs

The peaceful death has occurred of Lilyan Holmes, née Melly, formerly of The Hill, Killybegs. She passed away peacefully at her home in Edmonds, Seattle, USA surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her infant son Noel and her parents John and Rosaleen, she will be sadly missed by her husband John, sons John (Kate) and Michael, her grandchildren, Jack, John Victor, Freddie and Niamh, her brothers and sisters, Michael, Faustina (Hughie), Fiona and Shane, her much loved Nieces and Nephews, extended family and friends.

Requiem Mass to be held in St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs on Thursday at 7pm.

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