Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Friday morning, August 29

The following deaths have taken place:

- Terence Cunningham, Killybegs

- John Lynch, Killea

- Catherine McNulty, Creeslough

- Sean McCready, Lettermacaward

- Con McKeague, Dublin and Letterkenny

- Freddie Duncan, Mountcharles

- Gabrielle Carty, Dungloe, Cork and UK

- Kathleen Mc Hugh, Killygordon and Raphoe

- Mary Gillespie, Lettermacaward and Carrick

Terence Cunningham, Killybegs

The peaceful death has occurred of Terence Cunningham, Riverdale Heights, Killybegs. He passed away after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family in Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny.

Predeceased by his parents Jim and Margaret Rose Cunningham, sister and brother-in-law Breege and Connie Hegarty, and sister-in-law Patricia Cunningham, Terence is forever loved and sadly missed by his loving wife Maureen, his six children and daughter- and sons-in-law Terry (Majeda), Rosie (Edmund), Geraldine (Darragh), Sheila (Adam), Martina (David) and Gráinne (Conor). Cherished grandfather to Saoirse, Ava, Isla, Emily, Jack and Jamie. Loved and remembered by his sister Margaret, brothers Jimmy, Connie, Bernie and Cathal, his brother- and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Terence's remains will be reposing at his residence on Friday and Saturday from 12 noon to 9pm.

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

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

John Lynch, Killea

The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by his loving family, of John Lynch, 469 Killea, Carrigans, County Donegal F93 A9T7.

John will be dearly missed by his beloved wife Philomena, his children Helen (Pat Bonnar), late Patrick (Elizabeth), Sharon (Declan O’Donnell), Declan (Andrena), Emmett (Jodie), Darren (Mary), Rodney (Noreen), Louise (Eddie Connolly), his devoted grandchildren, his sisters Philis and Claire and brothers Albert and Charles, and all his extended family and friends. He is predeceased by his parents and son Patrick.

John's remains are reposing at his late residence on Friday from 11am to 9pm. Rosary at 9pm each evening.

The funeral cortege will be leaving his late residence 469 Killea, Carrigans on Saturday morning at 9.40am going to The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Killea for 10am Requiem Mass. Burial will follow in All Saints Church Cemetery, Newtowncunningham. Mass will be livestreamed at www.newtownkilleaparish.com

Family flowers only please.

Catherine McNulty, Creeslough

The peaceful death has taken place of Catherine McNulty, née Wilkinson, Umerfad, Creeslough.

Sadly missed and much loved by her daughter Mary (Richard), her sons James (Michelle), Shaun (Caroline), Edmund and Vincent, her granddaughters Aisling, Tara, Kate and Laura, her brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. She is predeceased by her husband Vincent.

Her remains arereposing at her late residence. Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass in St Michael's Church, Creeslough on Saturday at 3pm with burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live here

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director.

Sean McCready, Lettermacaward

The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Sean McCready, Corr Point, Lettermacaward. 

Predeceased by father Hughie, mother Cecelia and brothers Aidan and Brendan; sadly missed by his loving daughter Lisa, her partner Al and his adored grandsons Leo and Dylan, his sister Marjorie and brothers Ciaran, Micheal and Joe, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews and nieces.

Sean’s remains are reposing at his family home in Corr Point (F94R923) on Friday from 11am until Rosary at 8pm. House strictly private to family only on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral will take place at 11am in St Bridget’s Chapel, Lettermacaward on Saturday with burial afterwards in the adjacent graveyard.  

Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society.

Con McKeague, Dublin and Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Cornelius (Con) McKeague, 1, West Block, Mount Anthony, Ardee Rd., Rathmines, Dublin 6, formerly Torr Head, County Antrim and Letterkenny, County Donegal.

Predeceased by his parents James and Mary and brothers Gerry, John, Patrick and Seamus. Deeply regretted by his sister Kathleen, retired midwife (Letterkenny), brother Alex (Rathdowney), nieces, nephews, relatives, in-laws, neighbours and many friends.

His remains are reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny (F92 XE35) from 3.30pm to 4.30pm on Friday, where you are most welcome to pay your respects, concluding with removal to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine, Letterkenny (F92 PN81) for Reception Prayers at 5pm.

Requiem Mass at 11am Requiem Mass on Saturday, which can be viewed online at the Church of the Irish Martyrs YouTube channel followed by interment in the family plot in Conwal Cemetery.

Family flowers only, please, donations, if wished to the Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o Paschal Blake Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

Freddie Duncan, Mountcharles

The peaceful death has occurred of Frederick (Freddie) Duncan, Drumconnor, Mountcharles. He passed away after a short illness at his home surrounded by his devoted family.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Viola, his children Jennifer (Fiach), David (Emma), Anne-Claire (David) and Matthew (Kelly), he is sadly missed by his adored grandchildren Sorcha, Rohan and Siomha, Lydia, Hannah and Chloe, Andrew, Jonathan, Alexander, Ellen, Alice and Eloise. Freddie is predeased by his brother Bill (Celine). Also remembered by his sister Joyce (Billy) his nieces and nephews, extended family and many good friends and neighbours.

Funeral service in St John's Church, Inver on Friday at 2pm, followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to The Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o Gallagher Funeral Directors Mountcharles, or any family member.

Gabrielle Carty, Dungloe, Cork and UK

The death has occurred suddenly at home, of Gabrielle (Gaye) Carty, née Saunders), Dungloe, and late of Croydon, UK and Mallow, County Cork.

Beloved and devoted wife of John Carty who was with her when she passed, loving mother to Joanne and doting grandmother to Rian, sister of the late Anna, Dermot and Pat. Sadly missed by her sisters Frances and Dene and her nephews and nieces Rachel, Rónán, Feargal, Geraldine, Gavin, Gráinne, Siobhan, Colm, Sean, Annagh, Terence, Michelle and Amanda.

Funeral liturgy in St Crona's Church, Dungloe on Friday at 12 noon. Followed by internment at Maghery graveyard.

Kathleen Mc Hugh, Killygordon and Raphoe

The peaceful death has occurred in Croydon, London in her 88th year of Kathleen McHugh, née Matthewson, Kiltown, Killygordon and formerly Coolaghey, Raphoe.

Beloved wife of Denis, much loved mother to her daughter Catherine (Mc Gowan), son Nigel, daughter-in-law Debbie, and late son-in-law Kevin, devoted grandmother to Kerry, Sinead, Daniel, Ryan, Ciaran, Ellie, and great-grandmother to Cáitlin, Finlay, Aoife and Tommy, cherished sister of Herbie, Maureen, Danny, Nancy. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her husband, son, daughter, daughter-in-law, sisters, brothers, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces extended family neighbours, and friends.

Funeral leaving from her residence on Friday at 10.30pm for Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon at 11am. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed live on https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish

Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

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