Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Thursday evening, October 2

The following deaths have taken place:

- Gráinne Walsh (née Coll), Clonmany, Ballyliffin and Gweedore

- Susan Ackerman (née Temple), Strabane and Stranorlar

- Paddy McCrossan, Carndonagh

- Bernard (Brian) Devlin, Clonmany and Wexford

- Marion Graham, Dunkineely

- Gary Gomringer, Letterkenny

- Jacqueline Doherty, Buncrana

- Kathleen Doherty, Letterkenny

Gráinne Walsh (née Coll), Clonmany, Ballyliffin and Gweedore

The peaceful death has taken place of Gráinne Walsh (née Coll), Clonmany, formerly of Ballyliffin and Gweedore.

Remains reposing at her daughter Sinead’s home at Muineagh, Linsfort, Buncrana, F93 E6DN.

Deeply regretted by her family Tracy, Sinéad, Fionnuala, Kevin, Diarmuid and Robert. House private from 10pm to 11am both nights.

Funeral leaving her daughter’s home at 1:15pm on Saturday, October 4 travelling via Pinch Road and Clonmany for funeral Mass at 2pm in St Michael’s Church, Urris, with burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Mass can be viewed live here. 

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to St Columcille Village, Clonmany c/o any family member or Porter’s Funeral Directors.

Susan Ackerman (née Temple), Strabane and Stranorlar

The death has taken place at Melmount Manor in her 102nd year of Susan Ackerman (née Temple), late of 150 Carlton Drive, Strabane and formerly of Stranorlar.

Beloved wife of the late Percy, much loved mother of the late Pat Mc Garrigle, dearly loved grandmother of Linda, Edel and the late Bernie and Eddie.

Reposing at her great grandson, Sean Gallagher`s home, 18 Carlton Crescent, Strabane on Friday, October 3 from 11am.

Funeral from there on Saturday October 4th at 11.20am. for Requiem Mass in St Mary`s Church, Melmount at 12 noon.
Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing grandchildren, great grandchildren and family circle.  Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

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

Paddy McCrossan, Carndonagh

The peaceful death has taken place at his home, surrounded by his loving family, of Paddy McCrossan, Millbrae, Carndonagh.

Beloved husband of Rita and much-loved father of Rita (John), Paul (Mary), and Matthew (Charlotte).

Predeceased by his grandchild Ciara, his brother Jack and his sisters Mona and Nellie.

Deeply regretted by his grandchildren Emer, Aileen, Niall, Conor, Marykate, Ailbhe, Laura, Niamh, Jack, Aisling, and Danny, his great-grandson Ruaírí, his nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Paddy’s remains will be reposing at his home on Thursday, October 2 from 5pm, where all are welcome to pay their respects.

Funeral from there on Saturday at 10:40am going to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh for 11am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on Carndonagh Parish.

Family time please from 10:00pm to 10am.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to Donegal Hospice C/O any family member or Blaine McCarron, Kelly’s Funeral Directors.

Bernard (Brian) Devlin, Clonmany and Wexford

The sudden death has taken place in Wexford of Bernard (Brian) Devlin.

Beloved father of Shannon and Shane. Dear son of Kathleen and the late Mack Devlin, Boharna, Clonmany, F93W952.

Brother to Susanna (Michael), Denis (Róisín), Michael, Arthur (Sharon), Eileen (James), John, Mary (Eamonn) and the late Kathleen (Jimmy).

Brian’s remains will repose at his family home, Boharna, Clonmany, F93W952 on Thursday, October 2 from 12 midday.

Funeral leaving from there on Saturday, October 4 at 10.30am, going to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany for requiem Mass at 11am, with burial afterwards in the new cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Saint Collumbcille Village, C/O any family member or Comiskey Funeral Directors.

House private, please, from 10pm until 11am and on the morning of the funeral. A one-way system will be in operation

Funeral Mass can be viewed live here.

Marion Graham, Dunkineely

The death has occurred of Marion Graham, St. Johns Point, Dunkineely.

She passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, September 30.

Born on the 14th June 1949, Marion will be sadly missed by her devoted husband Robbie, daughters Cyndi (Brian), Sharon (Malcolm) and her loving grandchildren Erin and Amy, sister Caroline and brother John, nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours.

Reposing at Gallagher’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles, (F94X02N) on Wednesday, October 1 from 2pm until 8pm.

Funeral service in the Church of Ireland, Kilaghtee on Thursday, October 2 at 1pm, with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.

Gary Gomringer, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Gary Gomringer, formerly of 44, Lisnennan Court, Letterkenny. Sadly missed by family and friends.

Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Gary’s life at The Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny (F93 XE35), from 1pm to 3pm on Wednesday, October 1. Cremation to follow.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to The Residents Comfort Fund, Brentwood Manor, Private Nursing Home, Convoy, in appreciation of the kind and compassionate care, Gary received in his final years, c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Rd., Letterkenny.

Jacqueline Doherty, Buncrana

The death has taken place in Sligo Hospital of Jacqueline Doherty, 3a Cluain Mhuire, Buncrana.

Predeceased by her loving husband Bosco RIP.

Dear Mother of Stephen (Georgina), Grandmother of Ryan, Keenan and Jake Bosco, Sister of Marielaine (Australia) and the Late Terance, Aideen and Jacinta RIP.

At the request of the deceased Jacqueline’s remains will repose at McLaughlin’s Funeral home from 5pm until 7.30pm on Wednesday, October 1 and again on Thursday, October 2 from 12.30pm until removal at 1.45pm to St Mary’s Oratory to repose overnight.

Requiem Mass there on Friday, October 3 at 10am, with burial afterwards in Cockhill graveyard.

Kathleen Doherty, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital on Tuesday, September 30 of Kathleen Doherty née Byrne, 15 Derryveagh Avenue, Letterkenny F92 R9WH.

Deeply missed by her loving sons Brian and Vincent, daughters Helena (Christian) and Marie (Martin), Kathleen’s partner Noel, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sisters Mary McHugh (Strabane) and Geraldine Coyle (Letterkenny), brother Seán (Carn, Ballybofey), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Kathleen is predeceased by her husband Packie (1993), daughter Charlene (2004) and grandson Patrick (2015), brothers Vincent, Larry, Josie and Pat, and sisters Eileen, Bridget and Anne.

Kathleen’s remains will be reposing at her late residence on Thursday, October 2 from 12 noon until after the Rosary at 9pm.

Funeral from there on Friday, October 3 at 10.30am going to St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 11am requiem Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny.

Interment afterwards in New Leck Cemetery, Letterkenny. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

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