Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Tuesday evening, January 13

The following deaths have taken place:

- Imelda McLoone, Ballyshannon and Longford

- Vivien Holt, Malin

- John Dorrian, Inver

- Anne Doohan, Termon and USA

- Angela Flanagan, Ballyshannon

- Davy Murray, Ramelton

- Alfie Gallagher, St Johnston

- Mary O’Brien, Mayo and Ardara

- Maureen Flynn, Bundoran

- Lily Harley, Letterkenny

Imelda McLoone, Ballyshannon and Longford

The death has occurred at Sligo University Hospital surrounded by her loving family, of Imelda McLoone, née Kelly, Abbeylane, Ballyshannon, and formerly of Ballymahon, County Longford.

Predeceased by her husband Michael, her parents Michael and Josephine, her sister Maisie and her brothers Hugh, Brendan and Matt, she is survived by her children Michael, David, Philip and Caroline, her daughters in-law Elaine, Aoife and Louise and son in-law Noel. Adored by her grandchildren Aaron, Kate, Daniel, Nicole, Emily and Conall. Brother Mike (Washington DC) and in-laws Catherine McLoone, Catherine Kelly, Peter and Liz, Paul and Marie, nieces, nephews, all her extended family and many friends.

Her remains are reposing at her residence Abbeylane, Ballyshannon, F94 F6D7 on Thursday from 4pm to 8pm and Friday from 3pm to 7pm. The house shall be private to family outside of reposing times and on the morning of the funeral. 

Removal on Saturday from her residence for 11am funeral Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon followed by burial afterwards in the Abbey Cemetery. The funeral Mass shall be streamed live on the parish webcam 

Vivien Holt, Malin

The death has taken place peacefully at Carndonagh Community Hospital of Vivien Holt, Goorey, Malin.

Oredeceased by her husband John and much loved mother of Caroline (RIP), Marianne and James; beloved grandmother of Edward, Patrick, Michael, Catherine and Esmé and Gran-Gran of Tilly, Evie and Romy; predeceased by her sister Sheila and sadly missed by her sisters, Di, Val and Ros, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Vivien's remains will repose at her home on Friday from 12pm to 6pm where you are all welcome to pay your respects.

Funeral Service will take place on Saturday at 2pm in Cloncha Parish Church, Malin Town, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Flowers are welcome or donations in lieu if desired to RNLI C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

John Dorrian, Inver

The death has occurred of John Dorrian, Meenachan, Inver, County Donegal. He passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Harbour Lights Nursing Home, Bruckless, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his sisters Nancy Dorrian and Mary Arnold and his great grand nephews Cooper and Eoin Aronold, he will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and -nephews, great-grand-nieces and -nephews, and a large circle of family, neighbours and friends.

John’s remains will repose at his nephew John Arnold’s home at Meenachan, Inver, F94 TW30 on Wednesday and Thursday from 12 noon until 9pm with Rosary at 9pm each night.

Removal on Friday at 10.30am to the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses for 11am funeral Mass with internment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. John’s funeral can be viewed on the parish webcam 

Family Flowers only please. Donations if desired in lieu to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland care of John McGowan Funeral Directors or any family member.

Anne Doohan, Termon and USA

The death has taken place of Anne Doohan, of Broomall, PA. 

Born in Gortnalaragh Termon, Co Donegal, Ireland, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Rose (née McDaid) Friel. Anne was the beloved wife of the late Peter J Doohan; the loving mother of Marianne Kavchok (the late Michael), Caroline Wilkinson, Rosalie Reeve (the late Robert), and Sheila Doohan. She was the devoted and caring grandmother of Gabriel Wilkinson, Andrea Wilkinson, Lindsay Kavchok, and Michael Kavchok. She is survived by her brother in Ireland, Colm Friel, as well as her many nieces and nephews in the USA, Ireland, and the UK. She is also survived by her four godchildren, Eileen Pollock-Stanton, Bridin Gallagher, Rosemarie O’Malley-Halt, and Carmel Pollock-Mortimore. Anne is predeceased by her siblings, Mary Friel, Bridget Pollock, Sarah Friel, Ellen McCauley, James Friel, Rose Bourke, Hugh Friel, and Nora O’Malley.

Relatives and friends are invited to honor Anne at a Viewing on Friday from 9am to 10am at St Pius X Church, 220 Lawrence Road, Broomall, PA 19008, followed by a Funeral Mass commencing at 10am. Funeral Mass to be live streamed here Interment thereafter at SS Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield, PA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Anne’s memory to National Centre Padre Pio, https://www.padrepio.org/donate/memorial-gifts/

Angela Flanagan, Ballyshannon

The death has taken place of Angela Flanagan, née Feely, East Port Ballyshannon, and formerly of Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim. She passed away peacefully in the gentle and exceptional care of the wonderful doctors, nurses and staff at the Ballyshannon Community Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her brother Ciaran, Angela will be dearly missed by her husband Tony, her sister Frances, her niece and nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Funeral to arrive at St Joseph's Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon on Wednesday at 7pm to repose overnight.

Mass of the Resurrection at 11.30am on Thursday with service of cremation at Lakelands, Crematorium, Dublin Road, County Cavan at 4pm. House private please.

Family Flowers only; donations in memory of Angela to the Ballyshannon Community Hospital Patient Comfort Fund c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon or any family member. 

Davy Murray, Ramelton

The death has taken place peacefully at home, of Davy Murray, Whiteleas, Ramelton, Donegal, F92 Y2F9.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Annabella, daughters Marian (Vinnie), Bernadette (John) and Angela, sons John (Margaret), David (Anne Marie), Francis (Cathy), Christopher (Janette), Paul (Patricia), Kieran (Olivia), Trevor (Nicole), Nicholas, Raymond, Kevin (Kelly-Anne) and Dessie (Grace), 33 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, sisters Martha and Susan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. He is predeceased by his brothers James and John.

His remains are reposing at his home on Tuesday from 2pm until 10pm and on Wednesday from 11am until 10pm. Those attending the wake between the hours of 6pm and 10pm should park at St Mary’s Church Car Park, F92 D264, and a bus will be provided from there. Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam

Alfie Gallagher, St Johnston

The death has occurred of Alfie Gallagher, Ardagh, St Johnston. 

Lovingly missed by his daughters and sons Clare (Paul), Jim (Libby), Feargal (Georgina), Áine (Tommy), and Alfie (Natasha); his grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and all his extended family and friends. Alfie was predeceased by his wife Anne. 

Alfie's remains will repose at his late residence on Tuesday from 6pm to 9pm, and on Wednesday from 12pm to 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral, please.

The funeral cortege will leave his late residence on Thursday at 10.15am, travelling to All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham, for 11am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in St Columba’s Church, Drumoghill.

Mary O’Brien, Mayo and Ardara

The death has taken place of Mary O’Brien, née Ward, Treenduff, Bohola, County Mayo and formerly of Lagunna, Ardara. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in the wonderful care of Mayo University Hospital.

Predeceased by her parents Francis and Mary Ellen Ward, she is sadly missed by her husband Michael, sons Jon and Aiden, daughters-in-law Adrienne and Niamh, grandchildren Kayleigh, Cormac and Finn, her sisters Peggy Roarty, (Creeslough), Bridget McGee, (Falcarragh), and brother John, (Ardara), nephews, nieces, neighbours, and friends.

Her remains are reposing at the Sheridan Memorial Community Centre, Bohola, F12 VP28, on Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm.

Funeral mass in the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara, Co. Donegal, on Thursday at 12 noon, followed by burial in the adjoining Cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed on the church webcam 

Maureen Flynn, Bundoran

The death has taken place of Maureen Flynn, née Banks, East end, Bundoran. She passed away peacefully in the gentle and exceptional care of the wonderful doctors, nurse and staff at the Nazareth House Nursing Unit, Sligo, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Thomas, grandson Sean Flynn, brothers Padraic Banks and John Banks; beloved mother to Brendan (Caroline), Martin, Trisha, Michael (Amanda)l brandchildren and great grand children; forever remembered by her extended family, neighbours and friends.

Her remains are reposing at Breslin's Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran on Tuesday from 4pm to 8pm. House private please.

Removal from the Funeral Home on Wednesday at 10.40am to arrive at Our Lady's Star of the Sea Church, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am with service of interment in St Ninnidh's cemetery, Bundoran. Mass will be streamed live on the parish webcam

Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Maureen to the Nazareth House Patients Comfort Fund c/o Patrick McKenna funeral directors, Ballyshannon or any family member.

Lily Harley, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice, of Lily Harley née Price, Curraghleas, Letterkenny F92 HHF1.

Deeply missed by her loving daughters Bríghde (Andy), Isle of Man and Marian (Liam), Letterkenny and her son John (Veronica), Bruckless, sister Nellie McHugh (Charlie), Letterkenny, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours. Lily is predeceased by her husband Joe, her parents and brothers and sisters.

Lily’s remains will repose at her late residence on Tuesday from 11am until 10pm with Rosary at 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral from there on Wednesday at 1.15pm going to St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 2pm Requiem Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny Interment will take place afterwards in Conwal Cemetery, Letterkenny. 

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.

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