Death notices for Donegal on Monday evening, September 15

The following deaths have taken place:

- Majella Duffy (Duey), Glengad

- Joan McGee (née Gallagher), Carrigans

- Seamus McBride, Raphoe

- Mary Maureen Anderson, Lifford

- Eileen Williamson, Letterkenny

- Pauline Comerford (née Campion), Creeslough and Laois

- Kevin Francis DeBúrca (Burke), Killybegs

- Maurice Friel, Gweedore

- John Harkin, Bridgend

Majella Duffy (Duey), Glengad

The peaceful death has taken place at her home of Majella Duffy (Duey), Bunn, Glengad F93 K0E4.

Predeceased by her husband Johnny, her parents Rose and Andy Davenport and brother Gerard.

Much loved mother of Darren (Susan), Michelle (Kevin) and Patricia (Aiden) and devoted granny of Jessie, Emma, Danny and Shay, and sadly missed by her life long friend Teish.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sisters Esther and Mary K, her brother Phelim, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, all her work Colleagues at Inishowen Oil Company, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Majella’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh F93 E4FN on Monday, September 15 at 7pm going to her home.

Funeral from there on Thursday, September 18 at 10.20am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Aughaclay followed by Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director Facebook page.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to the Patients Comfort Fund, Carndonagh Community Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Artie Mc Ginley, Ballindrait and Strabane 

The death has taken place on September 15 at Melmount Manor of Artie Mc Ginley, 20A Newtown Street, Strabane and formerly of Gortin North, Ballindrait.

Beloved husband of the late Eileen, much-loved father of Kieran, Martin, Donna and Tony, dearly loved son of the late Con and Bridget Mc Ginley and brother of Jean, Conal and the late Peggy, Bridie, Patsy and Jackie.

Reposing at his home on Monday, September 15 from 6pm. 

Family time please from 10pm to 11am. and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral leaving his home on Wednesday, September 17 at 10.25am for Requiem Mass in the Sacred Heart Church, Derry Road, Strabane at 11am.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing sons, daughter, grandchildren, brother, sister and family circle.

The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam.

Joan McGee (née Gallagher), Carrigans

The sudden passing has occurred of Joan McGee (née Gallagher), 2 Millpark, Carrigans, Co. Donegal, F93 WY01.

Joan will be lovingly missed by her son Christopher (Denise), daughter Joanne (Christopher), her partner Des Devlin, grandchildren Calvin and TJ, sisters and brothers Bernie, Marie, Pauline, Geraldine, Dolores, Martin, David, Neil, Oliver, Jimmy, Tony, and Paul, as well as her nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

Joan is predeceased by her parents Mary and John, her brother Tommy, sister Nora, nephew Brian McDaid, and niece Noeleen Moore. May they all Rest in Peace.

Joan’s remains will be reposing at her late residence, 2 Millpark, Carrigans, from 12:00pm on Tuesday, September 16 and all day Wednesday, September 17.

The funeral cortege will leave her residence on Thursday, September 18 at 10:00am, proceeding to St Baithin’s Church, St. Johnston, for 11:00am requiem Mass.

Cremation will follow at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. Family flowers only, please.

Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Care West, c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.

Seamus McBride, Raphoe

The sudden death has taken place of Seamus McBride, 338 Railway Road, Raphoe, F93 YF30.

Seamus will be lovingly missed by his brothers, sisters, nieces, nephew, godchildren, his beloved dog Rolo and all his extended family and friends.

Seamus was predeceased by his mother Bridie, sisters Mena, Bridget, and brother Terry.

Seamus will repose at his late residence on Monday, September 15 from 5:30pm to 10:00pm and on, Tuesday from 11:00am to 10:00pm. Rosary will be recited each evening at 9:00pm.

The funeral cortege will leave his late residence on Wednesday morning, 17th September 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 on the Parish of Raphoe webcam.

Mary Maureen Anderson, Lifford

The death has taken place of Mary Maureen Anderson, Legnabraid, Lifford, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Brindley Manor Nursing Home, Convoy.

Maureen is predeceased by her brother Joe. She will be lovingly remembered by her brothers Jim, Andy (Alice), Robert (Chrissie), sisters Frances and Margaret, nieces, nephews and wider family circle.

Her remains will repose at her nephew’s home, Robin Long, Ballybogan, Lifford, F93 YF84 from 7pm to 11pm on Monday,  September 15 and on Tuesday, from 12 noon – 11pm. Family, close friends and neighbours are welcome to call.

Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday at 1.30pm for 2pm for Service of Thanksgiving in Donoughmore Presbyterian Church followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Family time please on the morning of the funeral, family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to Donoughmore Presbyterian Church care of any family member or Terence Mc Clintock Funeral Director.

Eileen Williamson, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Eileen Williamson, 4, Tara Court, Letterkenny (F92 RPN4), former staff nurse in the emergency department,  Letterkenny University Hospital.

Beloved mother of Roderick Keating (Edinburgh), Trevor Keating and wife Heather (Kiltoy), and the late Jonathan (Johnny) Keating, Fernhill, Letterkenny.

Reposing at the family home, 4, Tara Court, Letterkenny from 2.00pm until 7.00pm on Tuesday, September 16 where all are most welcome to pay respects.

Funeral from there on Wednesday, September 17 going to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine, Letterkenny (F92 PN81) for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed online here followed by interment in Conwal Cemetery.

Family time, please, on the morning of the funeral.

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

Pauline Comerford (née Campion), Creeslough and Laois

The death has occurred of Pauline Comerford (née Campion) Bushfield, Borris-in-Ossory, Laois, R32X229; Creeslough, and Kilcullen, Kildare.

She assed away peacefully on September 14 surrounded by her loving family, at the Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Michael and brothers Michael and Jack.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving son John, daughters Geraldine (Breen), Breda (Delaney) and Mary (Langan), daughter-in-law Imelda, sons-in-law Ger, Mick and Mark, grandchildren Brian, Sinéad, Shane, Aisling, and Márie Comerford, Caroline, Louise and Hannah Breen, Noel, Colm and Killian Delaney, Michael and Clodagh Langan, her 8 great-grandchildren, sister Anne (Nan) Hogan, brother Jimmy Campion and his wife Mary, sister-in-law Mary Comerford, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at her son John Comerford's residence, Bushfield, Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois, R32 X229 on Monday 15th September from 12 noon to 8pm, with Rosary at 8pm.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday, September 16 at 12 noon in St. Kieran's Church, Knockaroo, R32 F886 , followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery.

House Private on Tuesday morning Please

Kevin Francis DeBúrca (Burke), Killybegs

The death has occurred of Kevin Francis DeBurca (Burke), formerly of St Catherine’s Road, Killybegs and Balham, London.

Passed away peacefully on September 14 in a respite care home in London after a short illness.

Predeceased by parents Joe and Cappy DeBurca, sisters Catherine, Leonora (Comiskey) and brother Rory.

Survived by his loving sisters Joan (Simpson) and Sheila (Dunleavy), brothers Fergus, Declan and Cormac, nieces, nephews, and grandnephews and grandnieces.

Cremation in London, and a subsequent funeral service in Killybegs to be announced at a later date.

Maurice Friel, Gweedore

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Maurice Friel of Meenderrygamph, Gweedore.

Predeceased by his parents Mary and Paddy, brother Dominic and sister-in-law Annie.

Survived by his wife Maureen, daughter Donna-Marie, son Columba, grandchildren Kiera-Louise & Aimee Rose, brother Tom (Sadie), brother-in-law Fred (Carmel) and extended family & friends.

His remains will repose at Roarty’s Funeral Home, Derrybeg (F92 DN4X)  on Sunday, September 14 and Monday from 3pm until rosary at 8pm.

Removal afterwards to his late residence. House strictly private to family only.

Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, September 16 at 11am in The Church of the Sacred Heart, Dunlewey (F92 N668), with burial afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery.

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

John Harkin, Bridgend

The death has taken place at his home of John Harkin, 526 Bonemaine, Bridgend.

Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, his sons and daughters Maire, Michelle, Lorraine, Yvonne, John, Eamonn, James, Mark, Christopher and Derek, his grandchildren and great grandchildren, his sisters Gretta Rodgers and Mary McDowel, and his extended family and friends.

Predeceased by his daughter Carol and brothers and sisters Patrick, Frank, James, Phonsie, Kathleen and Annie.

His remains will be reposing at his home on Sunday, September 14 from 11.00am where  all are welcome to pay respects.

Removal on Tuesday, September 16 at 10.15am to St. Aengus’ Church, Burt for Requiem Mass at 11.00am, followed by interment in Burt Cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live here.

Family time please from 11.00pm to 11.00am and on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Care Unit, Letterkenny c/o any family member or Shaun Murphy Funeral Director.

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