Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, March 8, 2023

The following deaths have occurred:

- Neily McGroarty, Drumbeigh, Mountcharles

- Marie Braddon, Drumaghy Park and formerly Garrowart, Ardara

- Patrick McGloin, formerly of Lisahully, Ballyshannon

- Kathleen Friel, Gortnavern, Coolboy, Letterkenny

- George Harpur, Gortnamuck, Castlefin

- Martin McNelis, 40 Glendale Drive, Letterkenny/Loughros Point, Ardara

- Robert (Bobby) Neely, Carrick, Trentagh, Letterkenny

- Eileen 'Nellie' Daly (née McDermott) of Glasgow/Roughpark, Letterkenny

- Richard Doherty (Little), England/Tandragee, Clonmany

- John Gallagher, London/Ardvalley, Ardara

- Simon Nolan, London/Ballydevitt, Donegal Town

- Feargus Ó Raghallaigh, Dunfanaghy/Dublin

Neily McGroarty, Drumbeigh, Mountcharles

The death has occurred of Neily McGroarty, Drumbeigh, Mountcharles, peacefully, at the Mater Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Predeceased by his son Bernard. Much loved husband of Kathleen Sadly missed by his children Neil (Mary), Eileen (Alan), Andrew, Clement (Tania), Marie (Colin), grandchildren, Aaron, Ryan, Niall, Shaunagh, Niamh, Aine, Jack, Eoin, Senan, Conor and Tom, brothers Leo and Ned, and all extended family and friends.

Remains reposing at his home, Drumbeigh, Mountcharles, F94 H0K8 on Wednesday March 8 from 2-8pm and Thursday March 9 from 2-8pm. House strictly private outside of these times and on the morning of the funeral. Please respect the family’s wishes.

Funeral Mass in Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses, Friday, March 10, at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to Mary's Meals to any family member or to John McGowan funeral directors.

Neily’s funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link here.

Marie Braddon, Drumaghy Park and formerly Garrowart, Ardara

The death has occurred of Marie Braddon, 18 Drumaghy Park and formerly Garrowart, Ardara.

Deeply regretted by her loving family sisters Winafred, Kate, and Eileen. Sadly missed by her brothers in law Paul and Austin, nieces Carina, Elanor and Cassie, nephews Jimmy, Geard, Cian and Jack and her cherished grandnephew Jimmy and all her relatives, neighbours and friends.

Her remains will repose at her former residence at Garrowart F94T8PO tomorrow from 11am to 11pm.

Funeral from there on Thursday morning at 10.30am to the Church of The Holy Family, Ardara for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family time from 11pm to 9am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to St Shanaghan House Ardara or St Vincent de Paul Ardara c/o any family member.

Patrick McGloin, formerly of Lisahully, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Patrick McGloin, formerly of Lisahully, Ballyshannon. Peacefully at the Ballyshannon Community Nursing Unit.
Predeceased by his brother Brendan. Patrick will be forever remembered by his brothers and sisters; Madge (Michael RIP), Frankie (Kathleen), Charlie (Margaret), Kevin (Mary), Tony (Regina), Loretta (Tony), Noel (Earnest), Carmel (Frank), Oliver (Bernie), nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposing at John McGee's Funeral Home, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon on Wednesday from 4pm to 8pm. Removal from the funeral home on Thursday morning at 10.30am to arrive at St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am with interment in the Abbey Assaroe Cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Ballyshannon Community Nursing Unit c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon.
The Mass will be streamed live at will be available to view on St Patrick's page by clicking on the link here.

Kathleen Friel, Gortnavern, Coolboy, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place of Kathleen Friel, Gortnavern, Coolboy, Letterkenny, F92 P863.
Remains to repose at her home from 2pm Wednesday, March 8.
Funeral Service at her home on Friday, March 10 at 11am with cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 5pm. Family flowers only.
Donations if desired to the Stroke Unit, Medical 4, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.

George Harpur, Gortnamuck, Castlefin

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of George Harpur, Gortnamuck, Castlefin.
Treasured brother of Ada Kee. Remains are reposing at the home of Ada Kee, Demesne, Castlefin. Family and friends welcome.
Family time please from 11pm to 10am.

Funeral from there on Wednesday, March 8 at 1pm for Service of Thanksgiving in Alt Presbyterian Church at 1.30pm followed by interment in the family plot in St Patrick's Church of Ireland, Donaghmore, Castlefin.
Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to St Joseph’s Hospital, Stranorlar and Alt Presbyterian Church c/o Roulston Funeral Services, Castlefin.

Martin McNelis, 40 Glendale Drive, Letterkenny/Loughros Point, Ardara

The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Martin McNelis, 40 Glendale Drive, Letterkenny, formerly of Loughros Point, Ardara.
Predeceased by his mother Mary, father Packie and brother Seamus.
Deeply regretted by his loving family brothers John, Anthony, Patrick, Hughie and Paul sisters Ann, Brigid, Bernadette and Marie. He will also be greatly missed by the staff and his friends at St Conal's Hospital and Garden Centre - a place he loved so dearly. He will be sadly missed by his aunts, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Funeral from his former home in Loughros Point, Ardara on Wednesday, March 8 at 10.30am to the Church of The Holy Family, Ardara for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family time from 11pm to 10am.

Robert (Bobby) Neely, Carrick, Trentagh, Letterkenny

The death has taken place peacefully in Galway University Hospital of Robert (Bobby) Neely, Carrick and Trentagh, Letterkenny. F92V2C4.
Predeceased by his brothers Andy and William George. Sadly missed by his son, Brandon, nieces, Louise and Mary, nephews, Billy, John, Victor, Lester and Oliver, grand nieces and grand nephews. Always remembered by extended family members, neighbours and friends.
Remains reposing at his niece, Louise Neely's home, Carrick, Trentagh F92 V2C4.
Funeral from there on Wednesday, March 8 for 2pm Service in Trentagh Presbyterian Church, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Funeral service can be viewed live on Charlie McClafferty Funeral Director Facebook page here.
Family time, please, on the morning of the funeral.

Eileen 'Nellie' Daly (née McDermott) of Glasgow/Roughpark, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Eileen 'Nellie' Daly (née McDermott) of Bearsden, Glasgow and Roughpark, Letterkenny.
Beloved wife of the late Eddie Daly. Deeply regretted by her devoted sons Edward and Paul and loving daughter Anne Marie McLaughlin and son-in-law John and loving daughter, Elaine McGettigan and son-in-law Kevin and grandchildren Eoin, James, Aidan, Niamh, Bryan, Emmett, Cara and Anna.
Predeceased by her parents Neil and Mary McDermott, Termon and her brothers Pat, Glasgow and Hugh, Termon.
Sadly missed by her brothers and sisters Jimmy McDermott, Termon, Tessie Mc Dermott, USA, Peggy McDaid, Glenswilly, Bridie McElchar, Castlefinn, Celia Parke, Knockbrack and Neil McDermott, Termon.
Reposing at her residence in Roughpark, Letterkenny, on Wednesday, March 8 from 12 noon - 10pm.
Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am in the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Letterkenny with burial afterwards in the family plot in New Leck Cemetery.
Family flowers only with donations in lieu, if desired, to Donegal Hospice c/o Con McDaid Funeral Directors. Family time from 10pm - 12 noon and on the morning of the funeral, please. Rosary at 9pm.

Richard Doherty (Little), England/Tandragee, Clonmany

The death has taken place in Coventry, England of Richard Doherty (Little), formerly Tandragee, Clonmany.
Husband to Olive, loving father of Claire and Stephen, and devoted grandfather to Roisin, Quinn, Ella, and Dominic. Loving brother of Kathleen, Elizabeth, Daniel, and the late Charlie and Patrick Pius. Dear son of the late Charles and Susan.
His remains arrive at St Mary’s Church, Clonmany, to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday morning, March 8 at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Saint Columbcille Village, c/o Comiskey Funeral Directors.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/clonmany

John Gallagher, London/Ardvalley, Ardara

The death has occured of John Gallagher London and formerly Ardvalley, Ardara.
Deeply regretted by his loving family, his children Jason, Jessica, Joseph, James and grandchildren, brothers Tom, Jim and Joseph. Predeceased by his sister Eileen. Sadly missed by his sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral arrangements later.

Simon Nolan, London/Ballydevitt, Donegal Town

The death occurred peacefully at his home in Shirley, Croydon, of Simon Nolan, formerly of Ballydevitt, Donegal Town.
Predeceased by his parents, Ann and Matthew, he is dearly loved and sadly missed by his wife, Philomena (née McGinty, Townawilly), and children, Isabella, Caoimhe, Matthew and Noelle.
Funeral arrangements are to be announced at a later date.

Feargus Ó Raghallaigh, Dunfanaghy/Dublin

The death has occurred of Feargus Ó Raghallaigh, Dunfanaghy, Donegal / Dublin. Died suddenly February 14 at his home in Waikanae, New Zealand, aged 74.
He will be forever loved and sadly missed by Miriam and their daughters Holly and Kate, his siblings Rónán, Éirnín, Dairine, Ultan, Feilim, Tomás and Siún, extended family and his many friends both in Ireland and New Zealand. Predeceased by his partner Trish and his parents Caitlín and Séamus.
The Funeral Service took place in Waikanae on Tuesday, March 7. A memorial service will take place on Sunday next, March 12, 3pm, at Dublin Unitarian Church, St Stephen’s Green.

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