Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Sunday evening, December 14

The following deaths have taken place:

- Bernard Lynch, Buncrana

- Mary Callaghan, Redcastle

- Michael Boyle, Kilcar

- Rob Robins, Raphoe

- Mary Gallagher, Dunfanaghy

- William Alexander, Raphoe

- Margaret Foley, Burnfoot

- Ronan Daly, Rosbeg

Bernard Lynch, Buncrana

The peaceful death has taken place at The Donegal Hospice of Bernard Lynch, Gransha Road, Buncrana, Co. Donegal, F93 K2XE, surrounded by his loving family.

Bernard will be sadly missed by his loving wife Marian, much loved children Caroline (Paddy), Darrell (Catherine), Sabrina (Darren), Jacqueline (Diarmaid), Danielle (Michael) and Gareth.

Grandchildren Jane, Darragh, Layla, Úna, Oisín and Aria.

Predeceased by his parents Mary and Lawrence and his sisters Lily, Joan, and Rita. Always remembered by his siblings Maureen, Lawrence, Ruby, Eileen, Thelma, and Geraldine.

Bernard’s remains will be reposing at his home from 6pm Sunday, December 14 and on Monday, where all are welcome to pay respects.

Funeral from there on Tuesday at 10:20 a.m. going to St Mary’s Church Cockhill, for 11am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Funeral on be viewed online at churchservices.tv/cockhill.

Mary Callaghan, Redcastle

The peaceful death has taken place at Beach Hill Manor Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family of Mary Callaghan, Clar, Redcastle.

Beloved wife of Paddy and much-loved mother of Glen, Clodagh and Barry.

Dear sister of Bernadette, Beatrice, Josephine and Patsy.

Mary will be deeply missed by her 5 grandchildren, Matthew, Caitlin, Éabha, Cormac and Paddy, her daughter-in-law Rosie, her son-in-law Terence, her nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Resposing at her late residence, F93PC58. Family time please from 10:00pm to 10:00am.

Removal from there on Tuesday at 10:30am, going to St Columba’s Church, Drung for Requiem Mass at 100am followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on st-columbas-drung – MCN.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Ard Aoibhinn Unit, Carndonagh C/O any family member or Blaine McCarron – Kelly’s Funeral Directors.

Michael Boyle, Kilcar

The death has occurred of Michael Boyle, Meenacannon and Ballymcfadden, Kilcar.

Michael (90) passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry.

Predeceased by his dear partner Gemma, his brothers John and Francie, his sisters Mary, Bridget, Kay and Máiread.

Michael will be sadly missed by his sister Teresa, his many nieces and nephews and a wide circle of family and friends.

Michael’s remains will arrive at St. Cartha’s Church, Kilcar on Sunday afternoon for 2pm where he will repose overnight.

Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society via the link below or through Curran’s Funeral Services.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live here.

Rob Robins, Raphoe

The death has occurred of Rob (Malcolm E.) Robins, Muntertinney, Raphoe, Co. Donegal, F93 KD72.

Rob will be lovingly missed by his wife Wendy, his sister, his two brothers, and all his extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents.

Rob will repose at his late residence on Sunday, December 14 from 12:00pm to 9:00pm, and on Monday from 12:00pm to 9:00pm.

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

The funeral cortege will leave his home on Tuesday at 10:30am, travelling to Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan, for a 1:00pm Memorial Ceremony, followed by cremation.

The Memorial Ceremony can be viewed at www.churchservices.tv/lakelands Password: Crem16T. Family flowers only, please.

Wake and Funeral private to family and friends.

Mary Gallagher, Dunfanaghy

The death has occurred of Mary Gallagher (née Sweeney), Kill, Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal.

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

Predeceased by her husband Michael and son-in-law Brendan Duffy.

Deeply regretted by her daughters Marion, Grace, Kathleen, Siobhan, Louise, Sarah and son Brendan, her sons-in-law Julian, Andrew, Andrea, Pàraic and daughter-in-law Mary, grandchildren and extended family.

Her remains will be reposing at her late residence from 3.00 pm to 10.00pm on Saturday, December 13 and on Sunday from 11.00 am to 10.00 pm.

Funeral Mass in Holy Cross Church, Dunfanaghy, on Monday at 11.00am.

Burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Mass can viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/holy-cross-church.

Family time please on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired to St. Vincent de Paul c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director.

William Alexander, Raphoe

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of William Alexander, known as Billie, Sheskin, Raphoe.

His remains will repose at Terence McClintock’s Funeral Home, Ballyboe, Convoy (F93WF54) from 2pm – 6pm on Sunday, December, where all are welcome to call to pay respects.

The funeral service will take place in Ballylennon Presbyterian Church on Monday at 2pm followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to The Donegal Hospice, care of Bertie Houston or Terence McClintock Funeral Director.

The house is strictly private please.

Billie will be sadly missed by his wife Mabel, his niece, nephews, neighbours and friends.

Margaret Foley, Burnfoot

The peaceful death has occurred at her home in her 97th year of Margaret Foley (née Strain), Rockstown, Tooban, Burnfoot.

Predeceased by her loving husband John, infant daughter Rosemary, son-in-law Eddie, brothers James, Phonsie, Harry, Danny and Eamon and sister Elizabeth.

Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by her loving son and daughters Elizabeth Murphy, Gerard, Antoinette Toner and Mairead, son-in-law Martin, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother Willie John Strain, Gortnaskea and sister Anna McCarron, Glasgow, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Her remains will be reposing at her home on Saturday, December 13 from 12 noon, where all are welcome to pay respects.

Removal from there on Monday, December 15 at 10.15am to St Mura’s Church, Fahan for Requiem Mass at 11.00am followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard

Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/fahan.

Family time please from 11.00pm to 11.00am.

Ronan Daly, Rosbeg

The death has occurred of Ronan Daly, Rosbeg, and formerly of Terenure, Dublin.

Ronan will be sadly missed by his son Jonathan, brothers Bob and Aidan, sister Anne Marie, nieces and nephews, sister-in-law, and especially by his constant companion Mary.

Predeceased by his sister Deirdre and brother Paul.

Ronans remains will leave Shovlin's Funeral Home Sandfield, Ardara on Monday, December 15 at 10.30am travelling to service and cremation in Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harolds Cross Dublin at 3.15pm. 

Ronan's funeral service can be viewed live here.

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