Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, November 21, 2023

The following deaths have taken place:

- Denis Martin, Skerries, Dublin and Falcarragh

- Mary Doherty, Devlinreagh, Carrigart

- Jim Russell, Aughalenty, Letterkenny

- Seamus McGrory, England and formerly of Buncrana

- Hugh (Hughie) Friel, Blackcastle, Navan, Meath and Fanad

- Teresa Burke, née Coyle, Carlow and formerly Newtowncunningham

- Michael (Mickey) Bradley, Lisfannon, Fahan

- Anne Stewart, née Quinn, Croaghan Heights, Lifford and formerly of Brockagh

- Bernadette McDonough, Dublin and Donegal Town

Denis Martin Skerries, Dublin and Falcarragh

The death has occurred of Denis Martin Skerries, Dublin and Falcarragh. 

Husband of the late Irene. Sadly missed by his loving and devoted children Lassie, Joanna and Julie, adored six grandchildren Evan, Jayden, Max, Sam, Irene and Elma, his partner Marie, brothers Sean, Brendan, Hugo and Kevin, nieces, nephews, relatives, extended family and a large circle of friends. 

Reposing at Lannon's Funeral Home Thursday from 6pm to 8pm, removal Friday to St. Patrick's Church, Skerries arriving for 10am Funeral Mass, interment thereafter in Ardla Cemetery. 

Mary Doherty, Devlinreagh, Carrigart

The death has taken place at St Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin of Mary Doherty, Devlinreagh, Carrigart.

Her remains repose at her late residence.

Funeral from there on Wednesday, November 22, 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 live on the Mevagh Parish Facebook Page.

Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the Funeral.

Jim Russell, Aughalenty, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Jim Russell, Aughalenty, Letterkenny.

Remains reposing at his home. House private to family friends and neighbours.

Funeral from there on Wednesday, November 22 at 1.15pm going to Trinity Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Letterkenny for service at 2pm with burial afterwards in Gortlee Cemetery.

Family flowers only, please. House private on the morning of the Funeral.

Seamus McGrory, England and formerly of Buncrana

The peaceful death has taken place of Seamus McGrory, Sheldon, Birmingham, England and formerly of Druminderry, Buncrana.

Brother-in-law of Anna Teresa McGrory, St Oliver’s Avenue, Marion Park, Buncrana. Survived by his loving wife Catherine McGrory and children Gerard, Marion, Martin and Paul.

Brother of John-Joe, Lily, Mary, Patrick, Denis, Gerard and Cathal. Predeceased by his parents, Mary and John McGrory.

Funeral will take place at later date in St Thomas Mores Church, Sheldon, Birmingham with burial in Widney Manor Cemetery, Solihull.

Hugh (Hughie) Friel, Blackcastle, Navan, Meath and Fanad

The death has occurred of Hugh (Hughie) Friel, Blackcastle, Navan, Meath and Fanad. Retired member of An Garda Síochána Traffic Corp.

He passed away peacefully, at The Mater Private Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by his loving family and the caring staff. Predeceased by his dad Denis, mother Rose and sister Bridget.

Hughie will be very sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, sons Denis, Darren and Jonathan, daughters-in-law Ruth, Aoife and Lijana, grandchildren Katie, Hugo, Noah, Taylor, Mason, Poppy, Kayden and Skye, brothers John and James (Donegal), sister Ann (Cork), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends.

Reposing at his residence on Tuesday and Wednesday from 3pm to 7pm. Removal Thursday at 9.30am to arrive at St Oliver’s Church, Blackcastle, for 10am Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in St Finian’s Cemetery, Old Athboy Road, Navan.

House Private at all other times, please. Hughie’s family would like to thank the staff of The Mater Private Hospital Dublin for taking care of Hughie with great kindness and affection throughout the course of his time with them and also Dr Seamus Kiernan (Watergate Street Navan) and O'Connor's Pharmacy, Blackcastle.

Teresa Burke, née Coyle, Carlow and formerly Newtowncunningham

The death has occurred of Teresa Burke (née Coyle), Beechwood Nursing Home, County Carlow and formerly Newtowncunningham.

She passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving family at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny.

Predeceased by her parents Charles and Kathleen, husband Leslie and brothers Hughie and Cathal.

Sadly missed by her daughter Lisa, son-in-law David, grandchildren Gwyneth, Cynan and Gabrielle, sister Claire, twin sister Kathleen, brother Joseph, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends. Teresa’s remains reposed at Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top Letterkenny last evening.

Funeral Mass in All Saints Church Newtowncunningham at 11am on Tuesday followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Michael (Mickey) Bradley, Lisfannon, Fahan

The peaceful death has occurred at his home of Michael (Mickey) Bradley, Lisfannon, Fahan.
 
Predeceased by his parents James and Mary, Shandrum, Dumfries, Buncrana. Cherished brother of Joe (Buncrana), Eddie (Clonmany), Kathleen (Boston), Dinah (Malin), the late John, Neil, Willie, Jimmy, Dan, Mary and Eileen. Sadly missed by his sisters-in-law Rita, Sadie and Kathleen, nieces, nephews, extended family and his many friends.
 
Michael’s remains are reposing at his home. Removal from there on Tuesday, November 21 at 10.15am to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill.
 
Family time please from 11pm to 2pm and on the morning of the Funeral. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Donegal Hospice c/o any Family member or Murphy Funeral Directors.

Anne Stewart, née Quinn, 55 Croaghan Heights, Lifford and formerly of Brockagh

The death has taken place at her home of Anne Stewart (née Quinn) 55 Croaghan Heights, Lifford and formerly of Brockagh.

Beloved Wife of Patrick, much loved mother of Sinead, Tina, Marie, Anne and Josephine and sister of Peggy and the late Jimmy and Kitty.

Reposing at her late residence. Funeral leaving her home on Tuesday, November 21, at 10.15am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick's Church, Murlog at 11am, with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister and family circle.

The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam

https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/

Bernadette McDonough, Dublin and Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Bernadette McDonough(née Gallagher) Stillorgan, Dublin and Donegal Town. Beloved wife of the late Gerry and loving mother of Gerry Jnr, Paul, Hugh and John. She will be very sadly missed by her family, daughter-in-law Michele, grandchildren Claire, Rachel and David, sister Breege, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Bernadette was predeceased by her sister Mary.

Reposing at Fanagan's Funeral Home, Dundrum, on Tuesday, November 21 from 7pm to 8.30pm. Removal on Wednesday, November 22 to the Church of St Laurence O’Toole, Kilmacud, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by private cremation at Mount Jerome.

Bernadette's Funeral Mass can be viewed live on this link https://churchmedia.tv/church-of-st-laurence-otoole-kilmacud. No flowers, please.

House strictly private. 

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