Deaths in Donegal - Thursday evening, December 15, 2022

The following deaths have occurred:

- Rose Cushnan, Fanad, Motherwell and Antrim

- Paddy Grant, Burnfoot

- Marie McGinty, Donegal Town

- Witold Okla, Ballyshannon

- Billy Broderick, Killybegs

- Willie Doherty, Carrigart

- Dennis Anthony Wallace, Dungloe

- Richard O'Brien, Leitrim and Dungloe

- Bozena Gruszewska, Letterkenny

- Billy Doheny, Letterkenny

- John Gallagher, Falcarragh

- Theresa Curran, Newtownards and Letterkenny

Rose Cushnan, Fanad, Motherwell and Antrim

The death has occurred peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, of Rose Cushnan (neé Whyte), Ballina, Tamney, Fanad and formerly Carfin, Motherwell and Toome, County Antrim.

Predeceased by her husband Frankie and her brothers Pat and John. Deeply regretted by her sons James and John, daughters Margaret Rose Mc Gonigle, Eleanor Giles and Mary B Mullen, her 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Sadly missed by her brother Jimmy and sisters Margaret, Moira and Anne (all Motherwell), daughters-in-law Donna and Sheila and sons-in-law Colm, Anthony and Brian, her extended family, neighbours and many friends.

Rose’s remains will repose at her late residence from 12 noon on Friday. Rosary at 8pm both nights. Family time only please from 10pm to 11am.

Removal from there at 11.30am on Sunday arriving at St Columba’s Church, Massmount for 12 noon Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the St Mary's Fanavolty & St. Columba's Massmount Facebook page https://m.facebook.com//stmarysfanavolty

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Tamney Health Centre patient comfort fund care of any family member or Mc Ateer Funeral Directors.

Paddy Grant, Burnfoot

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Paddy Grant, Garvery, Burnfoot.

Beloved husband of Bridget; loving father of Geraldine, Yvonne, Christopher, Gary, Martin, Breige and Mary and dear brother of Tillie, Margaret, Bernadette, Mickey, Colm and the late Mary Ann, Willie and Johnny. Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, his extended family and friends.

His remains are reposing at his residence Friday from 11am. Family time please from 11pm to 11am.

Removal from his home Sunday at 10.45am to St Mura's Church, Fahan for Requiem Mass at 11.30am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

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

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.

Marie McGinty, Donegal Town

The death has occurred suddenly of Marie McGinty, 13 Mill Race Cresent, Donegal Town.

Predeceased by her parents Frank and Nancy and her brother Patrick. Sadly missed by her long term partner Peter Lang, her sons, Peter, Conor and Daniel, and daughter Alisha, her brothers Sean and Peter McGinty, her sisters, Rose Browne and Donna Mc Ginty, brother in-law Shane Browne and sister in-law Glenda McGinty, and her aunt Eileen McGinty.

Her remains will repose at Gallaghers Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles (eircode F94 WN24) on Friday from 3pm until 8pm.

Removal from there on Saturday, going to the Church of the Sacred Heart Mountcharles, for 11am Funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.

Witold Okla, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred peacefully, at Sligo University Hospital, surround by his loving family, of Witold Okla, 62 Belindus Avenue, Ballyshannon.

Sadly missed by his wife Jolanta, sons Mateusz and Lukasz, daughter-in-law Monika and Marzena and granddaughter Nina and all his extended family and friends.

His remains are reposing at John McGee & Sons Funeral Home, Belleek Rd, Ballyshannon, F94ED21, on Friday from 7pm to 9pm.

Removal on Saturday at 10.30am from John McGee & Sons Funeral Home to St. Patrick's Church, Ballyshanonn, for 11am funeral Mass, followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium in Cavan for 2pm. Witold's Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon

Billy Broderick, Killybegs

The death has occurred of Billy Broderick, Riverdale Heights, Killybegs, and formerly of Youghal. 

Sadly missed by his wife Olivia, daughter Melissa, sons Cory, Evan and Kalen, extended family and friends. 

Removal from his home at 10.30am on Friday morning to St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs for 11am Funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the local cemetary. Mass will be streamed live on www.mcnmedia.tv

Family flowers only please.

Willie Doherty, Carrigart

The peaceful death has taken place of Willie Doherty, Umlagh, Carrigart.

His remains are reposing at his late residence. Family from 10pm until 11am.

Funeral from there on Friday morning going to the church of St John the Baptist for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed lived on  Mevagh Parish Facebook page.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to Donegal MS and Donegal hospice, care of any family member.

Dennis Anthony Wallace, Dungloe

The tragic death has occurred of Dennis Anthony Wallace, Cois Locha, Gweedore Road, Dungloe.

His remains are reposing at his mother’s house, Cois Locha.

Funeral Mass on Friday at St Crona’s Church, Dungloe at 12 noon with interment afterwards in Maghery cemetery.

Richard O'Brien, Leitrim and Dungloe

The death has occurred at Sligo University Hospital of Richard O'Brien, Trathnóna, Ballinamore, Leitrim and formerly Quay Road, Dungloe.

Predeceased last year by his wife Jean Sylvia Rose. Richard will be sadly missed by his niece Kathleen Creamer (Seán), his extended family, relatives, neighbours, friends and all who knew him.

His remains are reposing at Smith's Funeral Home, High Street, Ballinamore, County Leitrim N41 TD62 on Thursday evening from 5.30pm until 6.30pm

Funeral Mass in St Patrick's Church, Ballinamore on Friday at 12noon followed by burial in Oughteragh cemetery, Ballinamore. Funeral Mass may be viewed on www.churchtv.ie/ballinamore

Bozena Gruszewska, Letterkenny

The sudden death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Bozena Gruszewska, Railway Court, Letterkenny.

Deeply regretted by her loving family and friends.

Her remains are reposing overnight at St Eunan’s Cathedral ahead of 1pm Requiem Mass on Friday, which can be viewed online at https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by interment in New Leck Cemetery.

Billy Doheny, Letterkenny

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Billy Doheny, 17, Muckish Avenue, Letterkenny formerly Ard O’Donnell.

Predeceased by his parents Richard and Bridie and sister Susie Burke (Dublin). Deeply regretted by his family, daughters Helen (Co. Laois) and Suzanne (England), son Richard (England) and their mother Mary, also son Liam (England), sisters Mary (Letterkenny), Anne (Dublin) and Frances (Letterkenny), brothers James and John (Letterkenny), grandchildren, in-laws, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

His remains are reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny on Thursday from 4.30pm to 5.30pm with removal to St Eunan’s Cathedral for Reception Prayers at 6pm, reposing overnight for 3pm Requiem Mass on Friday, which can be viewed online by using the following link https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by interment in the family plot in Conwal Cemetery.

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

John Gallagher, Falcarragh

The sudden death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of John Gallagher, Carrowcannon and Main Street Falcarragh.

Survived by his loving wife Hannah, his step daughter Jackie Keegan, son-in-law John, and his adoring grandchildren, Robert, Jack, Mark and Claire. Also sadly missed by brother Fionn (Mullingar), sister Mary Rose Boyle and by his many nieces, nephews and a circle of friends. 

House is Private to family and close friends please.

Funeral Mass will take place in St Fionan's Church, Falcarragh on Saturday at 1pm with burial immediately afterwards to the adjoining cemetery. Funeral mass can viewed live on https://mcnmedia.tv/camera/falcarragh-parish-church

Family flowers only please.

Theresa Curran, Newtownards and Letterkenny

The death has taken place at her home of Theresa Curran, Newtownards, County Down and formerly 64 Ard O’Donnell, Letterkenny F92 V52P.

Predeceased by her partner Brian, parents Bobby and Kathleen and brothers Sean, Michael and Eddie.

Deeply missed by her sons Paul (Australia) and Liam and wife Tonia (Ashlawn, Letterkenny), grandchildren Holly and Jai, sisters Ann Mitchell (Lifford) and Patricia Gallen (Killygordon), nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours. 

Wake and funeral arrangement to be confirmed later.

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