Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, June 28, 2023

The following deaths have occurred:

- Roger (Rory) Connolly, Lifford / Kinlough, Leitrim

- Mary Kelleher (née O'Donnell), Cliffoney, Sligo / Cashelard, Ballyshannon

- Kathleen McNamara (née McCallion), Derry City / Donegal

- Anthony Leavy, Moyle View, Milford / Tully Mountain, Ramelton

- John Dawson, Pipersfield, Bridgetown, Glen, Carrigart

- Evelyn Mullen, Portnablagh, Dunfanaghy

- Eric Campbell, Meenacladdy, Gortahork

- Dan Bradley, Stragill, Buncrana / Shandrum, Drumfries

- Anthony McLaughlin, Fernbank, Redcastle

- Paddy John Gibbons, Carren, Kerrykeel

- Grace McShane, Dunaff, Urris, Clonmany

- Colm Grant, 17 The Cottages, Burnfoot

- Charles Timoney, Luton, England / Drumholme, Ballintra

Roger (Rory) Connolly, Lifford / Kinlough, Leitrim

The death has taken place June 27 at the Donegal Hospice of Roger (Rory) Connolly, 4 Cluain Laoi, Coneyburrow Road, Lifford and formerly of Kinlough, Co Leitrim.

Beloved husband of Rosaleen, much loved father of Donal, Eileen, Roisin, Rory and the late baby Roger dearly loved grandfather of Rosie, Darragh, Isabella and Owen and brother of Margaret, Una and the late Sean.

Reposing at his home. Funeral leaving his home on Thursday, June 29 at 10.25am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick`s Church, Murlog, Lifford at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren, sisters and family circle. Donations in lieu of flowers please to the Donegal Hospice. Family time please from 10pm. to 11am. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam at: https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/

Mary Kelleher (née O'Donnell), Cliffoney, Sligo / Cashelard, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Mary Kelleher (née O'Donnell), No. 4 The Cottages, Chapel Road, Cliffoney, Sligo / Cashelard, Ballyshannon. Sadly missed by her loving husband, Billy, her son Brian Gambrell, her brother Hugh O’Donnell, her nephews, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at McGloin’s Funeral Home, Chapel Road, Cliffoney on Wednesday evening, June 28 from 6pm with removal at 8pm to St Molaise’s Church, Cliffoney Funeral Mass on Thursday at 12 noon.

Burial afterwards in Cashelard Cemetery, Ballyshannon.

Donations in lieu of flowers to St John’s Hospital Patient Comfort Fund, c/o McGloin Undertakers, Cliffoney. House private please.

Kathleen McNamara (née McCallion), Derry City / Donegal

The death has occurred of Kathleen McNamara (née McCallion), Derry City / Donegal peacefully at her daughter Jacqueline's home, 7 Glenside Gardens, Kathleen, loving mother of Jacqueline, devoted grandmother of Niamh, Shona and Ashleigh and great-grandmother of Clodagh, dear sister of Jackie, Sadie, Kevin, Dessie, Geraldine Patricia and Danny McCallion (Aus.). Will be sadly missed by all her nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours.

Funeral leaving her home, 27 Glenvale Road on Wednesday, June 28 at 6.20pm to St Eugene’s Cathedral for Requiem Mass on Thursday at 10am. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery.

Family time please from 10pm to 11am. Family flowers only donations in lieu if wished to Foyle Hospice, 61 Culmore Road, Derry.

Anthony Leavy, Moyle View, Milford / Tully Mountain, Ramelton

The peaceful death has taken place in the Lake House Nursing Home, Portnablagh of Anthony Leavy, Moyle View, Milford, formerly Tully Mountain, Ramelton.

Remains arrived at St Peter’s Church, Milford last evening to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday, June 28, at 11am. Burial afterwards in Tully Cemetery.

Funeral mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Peter’s Church Milford at the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/milford

John Dawson, Pipersfield, Bridgetown, Glen, Carrigart

The peaceful death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of John Dawson, Pipersfield, Bridgetown, Glen, Carrigart.

His remains reposing overnight at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny. Removal from there today, Wednesday, June 28 going to Conwall Parish Church for Service at 2pm.

Cremation will take place in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan on Thursday afternoon, June 29 at 3pm.
Donations in lieu of flowers please to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member. 

Evelyn Mullen, Portnablagh, Dunfanaghy

The death has taken place, in the Lake House Nursing Home, of Evelyn Mullen of Portnablagh, Dunfanaghy (F92 WYY1). Sadly missed and much loved by her brother Eamon and sister Kathleen Freaney (Dublin), nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Her remains will be reposing at her late residence. Funeral Mass in Holy Cross Church, Dunfanaghy, on Thursday, June 29, at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Mass can be viewed live at: https://mcnmedia.tv/Camera/holy-cross-church

Family time from 11pm. to 10am. Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Lake House Nursing Home c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director.

Eric Campbell, Meenacladdy, Gortahork

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Eric Campbell, Meenacladdy, Gortahork, originally from England.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Margaret, daughters; Louise and Karen, sons; Bryan and Steven, sons-in-law Steve and St John, grandson Jack and extended family and friends.

His remains are reposing at his late residence. House private to family only.
Eric's cremation will take place in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan on Wednesday, June 28.

Dan Bradley, Stragill, Buncrana / Shandrum, Drumfries

The death has taken place at his late residence of Dan Bradley, Stragill, Buncrana, formerly from Shandrum, Drumfries.

Beloved husband of Catherine, loving father to Marie, Theresa, Sharon and Claire. Father-in-law to Derek and grandfather to Izaak, Cassidy and Paddy. Dear brother of Joe, Mickey, Eddie, Kathleen and Dinah; and the late John, Neil, Willlie, Jimmy, Eileen and Mary (RIP). Sadly missed by his nieces and nephews, neighbours and friends.

His remains will be reposing at his late residence. Removal from there on Thursday, June 29 morning at 10.15am going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for 11am Requiem Mass with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill

House private from 11pm – 11am.

Anthony McLaughlin, Fernbank, Redcastle

The death has taken place of Anthony McLaughlin, Fernbank, Redcastle.

Anthony’s remains are reposing at his home where you are welcome to pay your respects today, Wednesday, June 28 between 1pm and 11pm.
Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday morning, June 29 at 11am in St Columba’s Church, Drung followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society c/o any family member.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.stcolumbasdrung.net

Paddy John Gibbons, Carren, Kerrykeel

The death has occurred peacefully at his home, of Paddy John Gibbons, Carren, Kerrykeel, F92 WY46.

Deeply regretted by his brothers, Daniel, Edward, Willie and Michael, sister Margaret, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. His remains reposing at his home. Family time from 11pm to 11am.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday, June 28 at 11am in St Columba’s Church, Massmount with burial afterwards in Massmount Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on St Mary’s Fanavolty and St Columba’s Massmount Facebook page.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired, to Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member or Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.

Grace McShane, Dunaff, Urris, Clonmany

The peaceful death has taken place at Donegal Hospice of Grace McShane (née Doherty) (Jaki) Dunaff, Urris, Clonmany.

Beloved wife of Shane, loving mother of Jack, Shane, Grace and the late Mark, loving daughter of Jack and Hannah, sister to Joe, Rodger, Hannah, Jackie and Mary. Her remains will repose at her home F93 YKK7. House private please from 10pm to 10am. On the morning of the funeral, family and friends only please.

Funeral leaving from her home on Wednesday, June 28 at 10.15am, going to St Michael's Church, Urris, for Requiem Mass at 11am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live at: www.churchservices.t/stmichaelurris

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

Colm Grant, 17 The Cottages, Burnfoot

The sudden death has occurred of Colm Grant, 17 The Cottages, Burnfoot.

Predeceased by his wife Evelyn. Much loved father of Fergal, Seamus, Aisling, Kevin, Sinéad, Conor, Rory, Aoife and Dara. Dear brother of Tillie, Margaret, Bernadette, Mickey, the late Mary Ann, Willie, Johnny and Paddy. Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by his sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchild, brother, sisters, extended family and friends.

His remains are reposing at his home. Family time please from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Removal on Wednesday morning, June 28 at 10.15am to St Aengus' Church, Burt for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in Burt Cemetery. The Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/burt

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Croí - Heart and Stroke Charity c/o any family member.

Charles Timoney, Luton, England / Drumholme, Ballintra

The death has occurred of Charles (Charlie) Timoney, Luton, England and formerly Drumholme, Ballintra.

Predeceased by his parents, Patrick and Lizzie, and brothers, Patrick, Edward, William and Philip. Sadly missed by his partner, Monica, daughters Donna (Gavin), Sharlene (Lorcan), Roisin (Aran), Caeleigh, sons, Edward (Judith), Ciaran (Mary), Paul (Avril), Cathal (Lara), Joe (Shauna) and Cian.

Much loved by his grandchildren Jack, Aaron, Dylan, Jamie, Éireann, Liam, Abbie, Rois, Tiegan, Micheala, Paddy, Saoírse, Tiernan, his brother, sisters and extended family.

A Mass in celebration of his life, was held in the Sacred Heart Church, 148 Ashcroft Road, Luton, on Monday June 26.

Charles' remains reposing at his Residence in Drumholme, Ballintra on Wednesday from 2pm until 10pm.

A shuttle bus service will operate to and from the wake house, from GMG Mechanical Services Yard at Drumnacroil, Ballintra, just off the N15.

Removal on Thursday morning at 10.15am, to arrive at St. Brigid's Church, Ballintra for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

House private on the morning of the Funeral, please.

Charles' Funeral Mass may be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/ballintra

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired to www.diabetes.org.uk

Charles will be taken home to Ballintra for burial after Mass in Luton, with further funeral arrangements to be announced later. 

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