Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, May 14, 2024

The following deaths have taken place:

- Michael Gallagher, Birmingham / Ballyshannon

- Margery Brady, Buncrana

- Noel William Scott Buchanan, Burt

- Gwendoline Leeper, Liscooley

- Philomena McDevitt, Stranorlar and Fintown

- Adrian Thompson, Ballybofey and Letterkenny

- Madge Hirrell, Carndonagh

- Charlie Flood, Letterkenny

- Cameron White, Letterkenny

- John Coyle, Preston and Ballyarr

- Barry McLaughlin, Donegal Town

Michael Gallagher, Birmingham and formerly Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Michael Gallagher, Birmingham and formerly of 31 Cluain Barron, Ballyshannon.

Predeceased by his parents Mickey and Dolly, his wife Carmel, son Richard, his brothers Seamus, Jackie, Eugene, sisters Peggy, Anna and Noelle.

Sadly missed by his daughters Josephine, Julie, Rosemary, grandchildren, his brothers Cathal, Danny, Brendan, Fergal sisters Sheila Killiea, Regina Ayres, nieces, nephews and all extended family and friends. 

Reposed at John McGee & Sons Funeral Home.

Removal on Tuesday morning from there to St. Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for 11am funeral mass with burial afterwards in the Abbey cemetery.

Margery Brady, Buncrana

The peaceful death has taken place in Surrey, England of Margery Brady, née Barr, formerly of Birdstown and Buncrana.

Beloved mother of Anita and Anthony, and adored grandmother of Euan and Erin, Margery will be deeply missed and remembered with love, by her brother Philip, her daughter-in-law Margaret, nieces, nephews, and wider family. Predeceased by her sisters, Catherine, Bridget, and Patricia.

Requiem Mass at St Aengus' Church, Burt, Wednesday, May 15 at 10 am. Interment will take place afterwards at St Aengus' Cemetery.

Noel William Scott Buchanan, Burt

The death has taken place of Noel Buchanan Bridgetown, Burt. He passed away peacefully at at Buncranna nursing home in his 84th year. 

Dearly loved husband of Lorna, loving father of Alan and Ruth, father-in-law of Joanne and Kenneth, grandfather of Jack, Matthew, Zara, Charlotte and the late Alice, brother of James and Stewart.

His remains are reposing at his late residence. House strictly private to close family only please.

Funeral service at his home on Wednesday at 2pm for family only, followed by burial in the family plot in Burt Presbyterian Church graveyard at approximately 2.30pm. Those whom wish may attend the interment.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu to Buncranna Community hospital care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director.

Gwendoline Leeper, Liscooley

The sudden death has taken place at the late residence of Gwendoline Leeper, nee Barnett, 612 Liscooley Villas, Castlefin F93 AW2D.

Much loved mother of Avril, Wendy (Martin), Thomas (Hilary), Derek (Sandra), Raymond (Diane), Linda (Jonathan), Jason (Michelle). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Cherished sister of Winston, Eva and Valerie and the late Norman, Gretta, Stanley and Olive.

Family time please from 11pm to 12 noon. House private on the morning of the funeral. 

Funeral leaving from her late residence on Wednesday at 1.30pm for 2pm funeral service at St Patrick's Church, Lower Donaghmore, Castlefin, F93 XA97, followed by burial in the family plot.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu to the Donegal Down Syndrome Association c/o any Family member.

Philomena McDevitt, Stranorlar and Fintown

The peaceful death has taken place in Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny, of Philomena McDevitt, née Bonner, 98 Ard McCool, Stranorlar, F93 P9H2  and formerly of Fintown.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her daughter Gráinne, sons Michael, Paul and John, daughters in law, brothers Larry, George and Hugh and sister Emily, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and family circle and pre-deceased by her husband Hugh, sister Mary and daughter in law Philomena.

Philomena's remains are reposing at her home with Rosary nightly at 9pm and family time from after the Rosary until 11am. 

Requiem Mass at 11am on Wednesday in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar, with burial afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to The Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member.

Adrian Thompson, Ballybofey and Letterkenny 

The sudden death has occurred of Adrian Thompson, 3 Sparkburn Drive, Letterkenny and formerly Donegal Road, Ballybofey.

Beloved son of Fintan and Annie, much loved brother of Máired, Lorraine and the late Christina. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his heartbroken father, mother, sisters, uncle, aunt, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, extended family and friends.

His remains are reposing at the home of his father and mother, at Donegal Road, Ballybofey, on Monday from 6pm. Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday at 1.30pm for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar, at 2pm. Interment will take place afterwards in Stranorlar Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar

Madge Hirrell, Carndonagh

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny Universtiy Hospital of Madge Hirrell (Collins), Gortnayarn, Carndonagh.

Beloved wife of Frank Hirrell; much loved Mother of Bridie, Margaret, John Joe, Patrick, Michael, Gerard, Ann, Joseph, Paul and Josie. She is sadly missed and fondly remembered by her grandchildren, great grandchildren, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Madge's remains are repsoing at the home of her daughter Josie, Upper Ballyloskey F93 FX94 where you are all welcome to pay your respects. Family time from 11pm to 11am.

Funeral from there on Wednesday morning at 10.30am for 11am Funeral Mass in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh, followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard. Mass can be viewed live on www.carndonaghparish.com

Family flowers only please, donation in lieu if desired to the Patients Comfort Fund c/o Letterkenny University Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Charlie Flood, Letterkenny

The death has taken place peacefully in Arch View Lodge Nursing Home of Charlie Flood, 5 Ard Colmcille, Letterkenny.

Deeply regretted by his loving family, daughter Hilda, sons Gabriel and Cathal, daughters-in-law Kim and Jacinta, grandchildren Lisa, Andrew, Caolán, Shannen, Ciara, Rachael, Orla and Mark, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by his wife Margaret, son-in-law Tadhg, brothers Jimmy and John and sisters Kathleen and Josephine.

His remains arereposing at the residence of his daughter Hilda Culbert, 8 The Croft, Glencar Scotch, Letterkenny, F92 X8X4. Family time from 10pm and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11am in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny. Burial will take place afterwards in New Leck Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Arch View Lodge Nursing Home Patients’ Comfort Fund, c/o any family member.

Cameron White, Letterkenny

The sudden death has occurred of Cameron White in Crumlin Children's Hospital, Dublin after a tough battle with Leukaemia

Son of Robert and Vienna White, Roughan, Newmills; grandson of Phyllis and Joe White and Louise and David Wylie; aunts and uncles Helen, Alan, Mervyn, Nigel, Dale, Devon, Brook and Corey, Cousins and close friends.

Reposal of his remains at his late residence yesterday.

Funeral Service in Conwal Parish Church on Tuesday at 2pm with burial afterwards in Gortlee Cemetery.

Family flowers only with donations in lieu to St. John's Oncology Ward, Crumlin Children's Hospital, c/o Con Mc Daid Funeral Directors or any family member.

John Coyle, Preston and Ballyarr

The death has taken place at the age of 73 of John Coyle, originally from Gortnavern, Ballyarr, then Preston UK. He passed paway suddenly following respiratory illness at Chorley Hospital, Lancashire on April 20. A retired property developer, certainly one of a kind, once met never forgotten.

Deeply missed by partner Heather and sons Patrick, Jonathan and Simon. Cherished grandfather of Rosie, Hannah, Jude, Bonnie, Eve and Vincent. Sadly missed by aunts Nora and Veronica, sisters Valerie and Anna, along with cousins and many friends in the Donegal area.

Requiem Mass at St Oswald’s RC Church Longton Preston UK on Friday, May 17 at 10.30am.

Family flowers, donations kindly received in John’s memory to St Catherine’s Hospice, Preston c/o the Funeral Director Mr Neal Buckley Preston.

Barry McLaughlin, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Barry Mc Laughlin of Luton, Bedfordshire, England and formerly of Clar, Donegal Town. Barry passed away suddenly on April 21 in the L&D Hospital, Luton.

Predeceased by his father James, he is sadly missed by his children, Chantelle and Danny, his mother Geraldine, sisters Siobhan (Eamonn) Arlene (Jay) and brothers Seamus and Sean (Melanie), nieces and nephews and extended family.

Funeral arrangements: Tuesday, May 14 from 9.30am to 10.30am Chapel of Rest, Neville’s Funeral Home, Marsh Rd, Luton LU3 2RZ
12 noon to 1pm - Cremation at Oak Chapel, The Vale, Butterfield Green Rd, Stopsley, Luton LU1 8DD
Memorial Service on Wednesday, May 15 from 7pm to 7.30pm at the Church of Our Lady, 358 Greenford Rd, Greenford, London UB6 9QN.
Celebration of Life on Wednesday, May 29 from 10am to 10.30am at St Agatha's Church, Clar, Donegal Town can be viewed on the webstream

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