Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Thursday morning, September 4

The following deaths have taken place:

- May Byrne, Mountcharles

- Teresa McGarvey, Creeslough and Dublin

- John McDyre, Glenties

- Dolie Higgins, Letterkenny

- John Stack, Clonmany and Blackrock 

- Lesley Ann Gormanley (née Jones), Ballintra and Essex 

- Marion Doherty (née Canning), Greencastle

- Nancy McCallion, Quigley’s Point and Eglinton 

- Neil Ferry, Knockfola

- Frances Doherty (nee McDaid), Buncrana

- Frances Laird (Nee Maxwell), Convoy and Clydebank

- Jacqueline Watson, Dublin and Stranorlar

May Byrne, Mountcharles

The death has occurred of May Byrne, Lower Main Street, Mountcharles.

She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. 

Cherished and adored mother of Alison (Donal), Tony (Sandra), Brian (Anita), Angela, Aine (Adrian) and much loved grandmother of Grace, Shéa, Daniel, Ella and Romy. Predecesded by her loving husband Sonny and baby son James.

May will repose at Gallaghers Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles (F94 X02N) on Thursday, September 4 from 3pm until 8pm, followed by removal to her late residence.

Funeral Mass on Friday, September 5 at 11am in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mountcharles, with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.

Teresa McGarvey, Creeslough and Dublin

The death has taken place in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin of Teresa McGarvey, Domville Road, Templeogue, Co. Dublin and formerly Derryart, Creeslough.

Teresa will be sadly missed by all her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Her remains will arrive at St Michael’s Church, Creeslough on Friday, September 5 at 6pm to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass there on Saturday, September 6 at 11.00 am, followed by burial in Doe Graveyard.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live here.

John McDyre, Glenties

The peaceful death has occurred, surrounded by his loving family, of John McDyre, Maas, Glenties, F94 X5DO.

Predeceased by his loving wife Ann. Forever loved by his sons Gerard (Helen), Bernard ( Deirdre), Denis (Elizabeth), and daughters Breege (PJ RIP), Bernadette (Paddy), Ann Marie (Donal), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family neighbours and friends.

John’s remains will repose at Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara on Thursday, September 4 from 4pm until 7pm, followed by removal to his home.

Removal from his home on Saturday morning at 10.30am to St. Connells Church, Glenties for Requiem Mass at 11 am with interment afterwards in the local cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live here. Rosary both nights at 9pm. Family time from 10pm until 10am

Family flowers only donations in-lieu if desired to The Day Centre Glenties.

Dolie Higgins, Letterkenny

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Dolie Higgins, 21 Slieve Sneacht Close, Letterkenny, F92 VHF9.

Deeply missed by his loving wife Nuala, sons John (Sandra), Danny (Elaine) and Marty (Stephanie), daughter Cathy (Dean), grandchildren, sisters Kay McCafferty, Annie Shaw and Bridie Whoriskey, brother Francis Higgins, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Dolie is predeceased by his parents Joe and Maggie, brothers Joh and Peadar, and sister Margaret Harkin.

Dolie’s remains will be reposing at his home, 21 Slieve Sneacht Close on Thursday, September 4 from 5pm until 10 pm and on Friday, September 5 from 12 noon until 10 pm, with Rosary both nights at 9 pm.

Funeral from there on Saturday, September 6 at 10.30 am, going to St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 11 am Requiem Mass, which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny.

Interment afterwards in Conwal Cemetery. Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Intensive Care Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.

John Stack, Clonmany and Blackrock 

The death has occurred of John Stack, formerly of St Columbcille Village, Clonmany; Riverdale Park, Straboe, Buncrana and Blackrock, Co Dublin.

He passed away peacefully on September 2 in the loving care of the staff at Letterkenny University Hospital.

He is sadly missed by his loving children Sean, Siobhan, Marie, Niall and Olivia and their mother Celine much loved grandfather of James, Alfie, Lily, Oscar, Se, Rylan, Eloise, Lloyd and Fionn, father-in-law of Brendan, Ralph, and Jodie, brother of Louise, Margaret and the late Eilish, Edmond and Michael. Deeply regretted by his nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, neighbours, all the wonderful staff at St Columbcille Village, Clonmany.

John will be reposing in his home, St Columbcille Village, Clonmany from 3pm on Friday. 

Requiem Mass will take place in St Mary’s Church, Cockhill, on Saturday at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. 

For those unable to attend in person, the funeral Mass will be streamed online here.

Lesley Ann Gormanley (née Jones), Ballintra and Essex 

The death has taken place of Lesley Ann Gormanley (née Jones), late of Ballintra, Donegal and  formerly of Harlow, Essex, United Kingdom.

Lesley Ann passed peacefully at home  in the presence of her loving family on August 4.

A private ceremony of celebration of Lesley Ann’s life took place in Lakeland’s Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan, H12 RF78 on Tuesday, September 2.

 Donations if desired to Rossnowlagh Friary and the Donegal Donkey Sanctuary.

Margaret Brown, (nee Daly), Bundoran

The death has occurred of Margaret Brown, (nee Daly) formerly of 5 Ellesmere Court, Dinglei Coush, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. She passed away on September 1 peacefully in the excellent care of all at Arás Mhic Suibhné Nursing Home, Laghey.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Tommy Brown. Forever remembered, loved and sadly missed by her loving daughters Laura, Kathleen and Una, sons-in-law Adrian and John, her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her sisters Ann and Lily and all her nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and extended family and friends, especially all in Arás Mhic Suibhné.

 Reposing at Arás Mhic Suibhné Nursing Home, Mullinasole, Laghey on Wednesday, September 3 from 5pm to 7pm. All welcome.

Removal from there at 10.20am on Thursday, September 4 to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Removal afterwards to St. Ninnidh’s Cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran for burial service.

Margaret’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie.

Marion Doherty (née Canning), Greencastle

The peaceful death has taken place at her home of Marion Doherty (née Canning), Eleven Ballyboes, Greencastle, F93 VHC6.

Beloved wife of George and much-loved mother of Keith (Donna), Carol (John), Claire (Patrick) and Mairéad (James) and devoted granny of Clara, Ronan, Evan, Declan, Aoife, Jamie, Cillian, Donncha, Paudie, James, and Georgia.

Predeceased by her sister Sr Anna Fidelis.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sisters and brother, Kathleen, Margaret, Phyllis, Josie, Bernie and Michael, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Marion’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh, F93 E4FN, on Wednesday, September 3 at 4 pm, going to her home.

Funeral from there on Friday, September 5 at 10.20 am for 11 am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Ballybrack, followed by interment in the adjoining Cemetery. Family time from 10 pm to 11 am.

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

Nancy McCallion, Quigley’s Point and Eglinton 

The death has taken place of Nancy McCallion, 1st September, late of Parochial House Brisland Road, Eglinton and Meedinmore, Quigley’s Point.

She was the dedicated housekeeper to Fr Michael Keaveny.

Beloved daughter of the late Denis and Ellen McCallion and dear sister of the late James, Mary, Sean, Teresa and Helen, a much-loved aunt, dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the Fallon family, Walter, Peter, Nicky (Nicola) and Deirdre, and her entire family circle and many friends.

Nancy’s remains will be removed from WJ O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton on Wednesday at 12 o’clock to repose in the home of her niece, Helen Grant, Ture, Muff, F93 F8F5.

Funeral from there on Friday, September 5 at 11.20 am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Iskaheen at 12 noon.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Friends of Altnagelvin (Ward 41), c/o Mr Peter Nicholl, MDEC Unit, Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry, BT47 6SB.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam.

Neil Ferry, Knockfola

The death has taken place at Letterkenny Hospital of Neil Ferry (Neily Bán) of Meenalough, Knockfola.

Predeceased by his parents; Mary and Neil John, sisters; Sheila, Rosie, Kathleen and Ann and brothers; Ned and John.

Sadly missed by his sister-in-law Margaret, nieces, nephews, neighbours and extended family & friends.

His remains will repose at his home (F92 Y135) on Tuesday, September 4 from 4pm to 8pm, and on Wednesday, September 3 from 12pm to 8pm, with rosary at 8pm.

House private please after the rosary, and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, September 4 at 11am in St Colmcille’s Church, Cnoc Fola, interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the church webcam and on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page.

Frances Doherty (nee McDaid), Buncrana

The peaceful death has taken place in Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny, surrounded by her loving family of Frances Doherty, (nee McDaid) 1 Lisowen Avenue, Buncrana.

Heartbroken by her passing are her loving husband Barney, sons and daughters Owen, Marie, Kathleen, Seamus, Fiona, Gwendoline, Bernard, Karol and Charlene; sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, 30 adored grandchildren and cherished great- grandson Brody.Deeply saddened are her sister Katie O Donnell and Anthony Mc Daid, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and wider family circle.

Frances’ remains are reposing at her home on Tuesday, September 2 until 10pm, and again on Wednesday, September 3 from 11am – 10pm, where all are welcome to come and pay their respects.House private from 10pm – 11am on both nights please, and on the morning of the Funeral.Funeral leaving there at 10.15am on Thursday, September 4, going to St Mary’s Church Cockhill for reqieum Mass at 11am with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Funeral can be viewed live here. Family Flowers only please.

Donations in lieu if desired to Donegal Hospice c/o any family Member or Porter Funeral Directors.

Frances Laird (Nee Maxwell), Convoy and Clydebank

The death has taken place in Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland of Frances Laird (Nee Maxwell) of Whitecrook, Clydebank, Scotland, formally of Kiltoal, Convoy.

Predeceased by her husband Thomas, parents Billy and Eliza Maxwell, and sister Gladys.

Loving mum of Billy (Carol), Ian(Gillian) Elizabeth and Alistair(Susanne) and dear grandmother of Colin, Jason, Craig, Grant, Stuart, Holly, Cameron, Ryan, Callum, Scott and Matthew and great grandmother of Adam, Rory and Alexander.

Beloved sister of Jackie, Elma, Vivienne and sister-in-law of Ruth, Vincent, Billy, Valerie and Helen.

Frances will be sadly missed and forever remembered by her nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Funeral leaving her home on Tuesday, September 16 at 9.30am for 10.00am service in The Waterfront Church, Clydebank, followed by burial in Dalnottar Cemetery.

Jacqueline Watson, Dublin and Stranorlar

The death has occurred of Jacqueline Watson, (née McCafferty), late of Elmcastle Green, Kilnamanagh, Dublin 24 and formerly Drumboe Avenue, Stranorlar, Co. Donegal. She passed away peacefully at home following a long illness.

Beloved wife of Neil for 58 years, loving mother of Nigel and Lucinda, cherished granny to Craig and Imogen. Sadly missed by her daughter in law Niamh and son in law Ivor. Predeceased by her parents Jock and Bridie and her brother Cormac. Dear sister to Fergus, Mary, Ann, Fionnuala and Louise.

Reposing at family home in Elmcastle Green from 5 pm until Rosary at 9 pm on Monday, September 1.

On Tuesday, September 2 and Wednesday, September 3, reposing at the home of her sister and brother in law Ann and Leon McGranaghan, Drumboe Avenue Stranorlar from 4 pm until Rosary at 9 pm.

Leaving the family home at Drumboe Avenue  on Thursday, September 4 at 10.40 for Mass of the Resurrection at 11 am, at Church of Mary Immaculate, Main St., Stranorlar,

The funeral mass can be viewed on the parish webcam. Jacqueline will be laid to rest in the family plot at Drumboe Cemetery, Stranorlar.

Family time at all other times please. Further enquiries to Martin McGowan Funeral Director, c/o McGowan’s Funeral Home, Stranorlar.

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