Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, January 18, 2023

The following deaths have occurred:

- Frank Murray, Donegal Town

- Edward McMonagle, Milford

- Philomena McGinty, Barnesmore 

- Seamus McKeague, Letterkenny

- Mary McDevitt, Glenties 

- John Carter, Buncrana

- Patrick Carlin, Manorcunningham

- Margaret Houston, Newtowncunningham

- Bridget Morrow, Letterbrick, Cloghan

- Annie Patton, Castlebane, Stranorlar

- Samuel Derek Fleming (Derek), Gortlee, Letterkenny 

- Joshua Montgomery, Stoney, Ballynally, Moville 

- Charlie Moohan, Frosses

- Teresa Leeper, Ballybofey

Frank Murray, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Frank Murray, Drimark, Donegal Town. Peacefully, at Letterkenny University Hospital, after a short illness.
Predeceased by his wife Kathleen and his sister Rita. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his children David, Vinny, Deirdre, Gavin and Fiona; his sons-in-law John and Daniel; daughters-in-law Karen and Anna; his adoring grandchildren Alanna, Ríonn, Aoibheann, Luke, Katie, Éabha, Dylan and Leah, his brothers Jim, John and Noel, and his sisters Ann and Mary.
 
Frank's remains will be reposing at Gallagher's Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles (eircode F94WN24) on Thursday, January 19, from 3 pm until 8 pm.

Removal from there on Friday, January 20, going to St. Mary’s Church, Killymard, for funeral Mass at 11am, with burial afterwards in the local cemetery. House strictly private at all times, please. Family flowers only, please.

Donations, if so desired, to the Irish Heart Foundation.

Edward McMonagle, Milford

The death has occurred of Edward McMonagle, Golan, Milford.

Peacefully, at Letterkenny University Hospital, from Golan, Milford and laterally of Termon, beloved husband of Ann and loving father of Lisa and Shane. Deeply regretted by his wife, son, daughter, sister Rita, grandchildren, relatives and friends.

There will be a private reception into St. Brigid's Church, Golan, on Thursday to repose overnight.

Requiem Mass on Friday morning at 11am, followed by interment in Milford Cemetery. The house is strictly private.

Philomena McGinty, Barnesmore

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Philomena McGinty, Garvagh, Barnesmore, Donegal Town.

Deeply regretted by her loving husband Eamon and her family, sons Joseph (Theresa) Ballyshannon, Eamon (Sarah), Noel (Patsy) Kent, Declan (Jill) England, daughters Jacqueline (Martin Friel) Termon, Marie (Noel) Johnston, Belleek, Martina (Martin McMenamin) and Philomena (Simon Nolan) London.

Sadly missed by her brother Christy (Christine) Ovens, Rossnowlagh, her sister Frances Cooney (Wales) her 25 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and all her relatives, neighbours and friends.  

Reposing at her home in Garvagh. Rosary at 9pm.

Funeral from there on Thursday at 10.30am to St Agatha's Church, Clar for Funeral Mass at 11am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Oncology Unit at Letterkenny University Hospital or Cancer Research. Family time on the morning of the funeral, please.

Seamus McKeague, Letterkenny

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Seamus McKeague, 1, Ashlawn, Letterkenny formerly Torr Head, Co. Antrim.

Predeceased by his parents James and Mary and brothers Gerry, John and Patrick. Deeply regretted by his sister Kathleen, retired midwife (Letterkenny), brothers Cornelius (Dublin) and Alex (Rathdowney), nieces, nephews, relatives, in-laws and friends. 

Reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny from 3.30pm to 4.30pm on Wednesday, concluding with removal to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine, Letterkenny for Reception Prayers at 5pm.

Reposing overnight for 11am Requiem Mass on Thursday which can be viewed online at the Church of the Irish Martyrs YouTube channel 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. 

Mary McDevitt, Glenties

The death has occurred of Mary McDevitt (née Mc Cole), 99 Ard Patrick, Glenties and formerly Narin, Portnoo.

Predeceased by her husband Sean. Deeply regretted by her son Seanie and daughters Mary and Karen, sister Kathleen O'Shea, Portlaw, Co. Waterford, son-in-law John McKenna and grandchildren Ryan, Sophie, Conleith and Oran.  

Mary's remains are reposing at her residence on Wednesday from 11am until 4pm and from 6pm until 10pm.

Removal to St. Connell's Church, Glenties, on morning for requiem Mass at 11am with interment afterwards in the local cemetery. House private on the morning of the funeral. 

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/glenties 

John Carter, Buncrana

The death has occurred of John Carter, Willow Grove, Buncrana and formerly of Ballinahone, Fahan.

Son of the late Toby and Margaret Carter RIP, sadly missed by his brothers, sisters , family circle and friends.

Predeceased by his sister Andrena Strain.

Remains will repose at his brother and sister-in-law Tony and Phyllis Carter's residence, 46 Crana View, Buncrana.

Funeral from there on Thursday, January 19 at 10.15am going to St Mura's Church, Fahan for 11am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family time from 10pm until 10am.

Patrick Carlin, Manorcunningham

The death has occurred of Patrick Carlin, 20 Greenhill, Manorcunningham (F92 WK82), formerly of Bogay, Newtowncunningham and Cloonamahon Disability Service, Co Sligo.

Lovingly missed by his sister Kathleen, Noeleen, Geraldine, Ursula brother Joseph, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Patrick was predeceased by his parents Joe and Isobel, his sisters Doreen, Pauline and Evelyn. 

Patrick will be reposing at his sister Ursula Carlin's residence, 20 Greenhill, Manorcunningham, from 3pm on Wednesday afternoon and Thursday from 11am.

Funeral leaving from there on Friday morning at 10.20am going to St. Baithin’s Church, St Johnston, for 11am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.   

Margaret Houston, Newtowncunningham

The death occurred on December 27 of Margaret Houston (née Gillespie) Moyle, Newtowncunningham, peacefully in Birmingham.

Beloved wife of Peter, loving mother of Pauline, Eamon, Peter and Kieron; mother-in-law of Brendan, Karen, Sarah and Claire-Marie. A much loved grandmother and great-grandmother.

Beloved daughter of the late Charlie and May, sister of Brian and the late Eamon, formerly of Killyverry, Newtowncunningham
A much loved auntie to all her nephews and nieces.
 
Requiem Mass will take place in Mother of God and Guardian Angels Church, Birmingham on Thursday, January 19 at 11.30am before Margaret is taken home to Ireland for burial.

Link for Requiem Mass: https://www.stchadscathedral.org.uk/
 
Funeral from her aunt Mary Gillespie's home, Moyle, Newtowncunningham F93 PW82 on Sunday, January 22 at 10.15am to All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham for Mass at 11am.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Link for funeral Mass: https://www.churchservices.tv/newtowncunningham
 
Those wishing to pay their respects to Margaret are welcome to call to the Gillespie family home on Saturday, January 21 from 11am until the Rosary at 9pm.   

Bridget Morrow, Letterbrick, Cloghan

The peaceful death has taken place at her home in Letterbrick, Cloghan of Bridget Morrow.

Bridget has been predeceased by her husband James and son Seamus.

Deeply regretted by her family Charlie, Mary, John, Jerry and Jean and sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Her remains are reposing at her home in Letterbrick, Cloghan, F93 YK33.

Funeral leaving her home on Wednesday for Mass at 1pm in The Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Glenfin followed by interment in the family plot in Kilteevoge Cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on  https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/our-lady-of-perpetual-succour-glenfin

Family flowers only please with donations in lieu if desired to the Alzheimer's Society of Ireland or Cloghan Day Centre, c/o any family member. 

Annie Patton, Castlebane, Stranorlar

The death has occurred at her late residence of Annie Patton, Castlebane, Stranorlar (F93 X564).

Beloved wife of the late Tony, and much loved mother of Noel, Marie, Bernie, Eileen, Tommy, Charlie, Walter, Bridget, John, Vera, Teresa, and the late Anthony, cherished sister of Kathleen and Nita.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, extended family and friends.

Remains reposing at her late residence.

Funeral leaving from there on Thursday, January 19, at 12.15pm for Requiem Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon at 1pm. Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.

The Requiem Mass will be streamed live on the St.Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB2o-WNOMi7HNz16RNf4ujQ

https://www.facebook.com/StPatricksCrossroads/

Family time from 9pm until 12 noon each day, and on the morning of the funeral.

Samuel Derek Fleming (Derek), Gortlee, Letterkenny 

The death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice of Samuel Derek Fleming (Derek), Gortlee, Letterkenny.

Predeceased by his parents Samuel and Evelyn, sadly missed by his loving sister Edna Smith and husband Ian (Wyndquest, Poles, Cavan), brother Kenneth and wife Marie (Creeslough), nephews Glen, Ryan, Dean and niece Helena, relatives and friends.

There will be no wake, house strictly private at the request of the deceased.

Derek’s Service of Thanksgiving will take place in Trinity Presbyterian Church, Main St., Letterkenny on Wednesday, January 18, at 1.30pm followed by burial in the family plot at Gortlee Cemetery.

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

Joshua Montgomery, Stoney, Ballynally, Moville

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Joshua Montgomery, Stoney, Ballynally, Moville (F93 Y47N).

Remains reposing at his late residence.

Funeral Service on Wednesday, January 18 at 1pm in Moville Presbyterian Church followed by burial in Clar, Redcastle burial ground.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Ash Ward, Buncrana Nursing Unit Patients Comfort Fund.

Family time please from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.  

Charlie Moohan, Frosses

The peaceful death has occurred, at home, of Charlie Moohan, Drimbarron, Frosses.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Anna Marie (October 23, 2021), sister Roseleen (Doherty), brothers Sonny and Jimmy.

Charlie will be sadly missed by his children Martina (Eamon Cush, Convoy), Joseph (Sinead, Frosses), Angela (Brian Gallagher, Frosses), Cathal (Denise, Frosses), Brigid (Sean McLaughlin, Moville). Deeply regretted by his grandchildren Aoibheann, Meadbh, Patrick, Freya, Logan, Charlie, Calum, Dominic, Lucy, Anna, Dylan, Patrick and Charlie, sister-in-law Breid Moohan, brother-in-law Michael Jim Kenny (Brigid), nieces, nephews, extended family and a wide circle of great friends.

Remains reposing at his home. Removal on Wednesday for 12 noon Funeral Mass at The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses, with interment in the adjoining cemetery. 

House private on the morning of the funeral, please. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to the Bluestack Foundation, to any family member or John McGowan Funeral Directors. 

Charlie's Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link https://mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-marys-frosses-inver

Teresa Leeper, Ballybofey

The tragic death occurred of Teresa Leeper on December 15 in Birmingham.

Teresa will be sadly missed by her loving husband Joe, daughters Caroline and Sharon and son Martin, sons-in-law, daughter- in-law, sisters Bernadette and Rosaleen, brothers-in-law, her adored grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Teresa’s remains will be received into our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Yardley Wood, Birmingham on Monday, January 23 at 6pm to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday at 11am followed by burial at Widney Manor Cemetery. Teresa's funeral will be live streamed on the following link www.ourladyoflourdesbirmingham.co.uk. 

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