Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Wednesday morning, March 25

The following deaths have taken place:

- Darren Jones, Ballybofey

- (Michael) John McGarrigle, Bundoran

- Gary Merritt, Stranorlar

Darren Jones, Ballybofey

The death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny of Darren Jones, 73 Blue Cedars, Ballybofey. F93 Y7F3.

Much loved father to Eve- Marie, Darren Lee, and Liana, devoted son of Eve, dearly loved grandfather to Daisy, cherished brother of Graham, Paul, Mark and the late Damian. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his mother, son, daughters, brothers, grandchildren, extended family and friends.

His remains are reposing at his home on Wednesday from 5pm to 9pm and on Thursday from 12noon to 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral leaving from there on Friday at 9.30am for 10am Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary immaculate, Stranorlar. followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live on the church webcam 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers if so desired directly to the Donegal Hospice at  or care of any family member.

(Michael) John McGarrigle, Bundoran

The death has taken place peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, of Michael) John McGarrigle, 6 Marina Court, Dinglei Coush, Bundoran.

Predeceased by his beloved his parents Michael and Rita McGarrigle, his brother Brendan and sister Yvonne, he is forever loved and cherished by his beloved wife Geraldine, his sons Jonathan, Ciaran and Neill, daughters-in-law Marian and Deirdre, his adored grandchildren Jack, Kyle, Katie, Lauren, Lucy and Darragh, his sisters Marie Gormerly and Aideen McGarrigle, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

His remains are reposing at home with house strictly private please.

Removal from the family home on Thursday morning at 10.30am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection 11am. Removal afterwards to Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Rd, Cavan for Cremation Service at 2pm. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie

No flowers please, donations in memory of John to The North West Hospice, The Mall, Sligo care of Breslin’s Funeral Home.

Gary Merritt, Stranorlar

The sudden death has occurred at his late residence of Gary Merritt, Drumboe, Stranorlar, F93 A27A.

Beloved husband of Rose, much-loved father of Oisin, Natasha, and the late Shane, cherished son of Bernie and the late Luke, dearly loved brother of Marion, Joy, Lucy, Martina, Michael, Maurice, Eunan, Jeffery, and Clement, devoted grandfather to Harlow and Raelyn. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his wife, son, daughter, mother, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, and friends.

Funeral leaving from his home on Wednesday at 10.20 am for Requiem Mass at 11am in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar. Interment will take place in Castlefinn cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish webcam

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