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The following deaths have occurred:
- Hudie O’Donnell, Maghery, Dungloe
- Gerry Galway, Derrybeg and Belfast
- Hannah McAteer, Gortnatra, Kerrykeel
- Philip St John Hamilton, Milford / Ballintra / Bangor, Down
Mary Breslin, Bundoran
The death has occurred of Mary Breslin (née Conway), St. Joseph's Villa, Church Road, Bundoran.
October 4, 2022, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved wife of Gerry and loving mother to Alan, David, Caroline and Jacqeuline.
Deeply regretted by her loving husband, sons, daughters, son-in-law Donal Gallagher, daughter-in-law Shawna, grandchildren Lauren, Emily, Charlie, Kieran, Conall and Finnian, her sisters Rita (Galway), Josephine (Dublin), and Sandra (Ennis), her brothers Frank (Portumna) and Billy (Cardiff), brother-in-law Enda Breslin (Mullingar), sister-in-law Anne McEvoy (Kilkenny) and all her nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Predeceased by her parents Tom and May Conway and her sister Ann Kennedy.
Reposing at the Family Home, St. Joseph's Villa, Church Road, Bundoran on Wednesday October 5, from 4pm to 8pm and Thursday, October 6, from 4pm to 8pm.
House Strictly Private at all other times please. Removal from the Family Home on Friday morning, October 7, at 10.45am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am.
Burial afterwards in St. Ninnidh's Cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran.
Mary's Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie
Condolences to the Breslin Family can be left in private on www.breslinfunerals.ie
Family flowers only please, donations in Mary's memory to the North West Hospice, The Mall, Sligo care of donation box at Family Home/Church or by post to Donal Breslin, Breslin's Funeral Home, Bundoran.
Mary Ann Gillespie, Carrick
The death has occurred of Mary Ann Gillespie, The Line Road, F94 T384.
Mary Ann, passed away peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Francis, she will be sadly missed by her family, (daughter) Marion and Philip, (daughter) Jacqueline and Johnny, (son) Francis and Caroline, (son) Shane and Deirdre, her grandchildren Odhrán, Naoise, Conor, Cian and Aoife, her sister Nora, her brother Leo, sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of relatives and friends.
Removal from McCabe's Funeral Home, Ardara, at 5pm Wednesday evening, October 5, to arrive at her son Shane’s house in Carrick for 6pm, travelling via Killybegs. (Eircode F94 T384).
Removal to St Columba’s Church, Carrick, on Friday for Funeral Mass at 12 noon followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private on the morning of the funeral, please.
The Gillespie family would like to thank you all for your kind support at this difficult time.
Hudie O’Donnell, Maghery, Dungloe
The death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital of Hudie O’Donnell, Maghery, Dungloe.
Reposing at his home in Maghery on Wednesday from 12noon with Rosary at 9pm.
Removal from there at 10.30am on Thursday for 11am Requiem Mass in St Crone’s Church, Dungloe with burial afterwards in Maghery Cemetery.
House private to family and neighbours only please on the morning of the Funeral.
Brian Doohan, Falcarragh
The death has taken place of Brian Doohan (Brian John Dubh), Forest Road, Ballyboes, Falcarragh and formerly of Magheroarty, Gortahork.
Sadly missed by his loving wife, Sally, sons Sean, Ben, Tony, Martin, Manus and grandson Brian and a wide circle of family and friends.
His remains will repose at Sweeney Funeral Directors, Ballyboes, Falcarragh today, Wednesday, October 5 from 4pm with Rosary at 8pm.
Funeral Mass on Thursday, October 6 at 11am in St Fionan’s Church, Falcarragh with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/falcarragh-parish-church or Sweeney Funeral Directors Facebook page.
Gerry Galway, Derrybeg and Belfast
The death has taken place in the Donegal Hospice of Gerry Galway, Srathmairtín, Derrybeg, originally from Belfast.
Removal last evening from the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny to his late residence. Rosary at 8pm on Wednesday. House private from 9pm to 11am.
Funeral Mass in St Mary’s Church, Derrybeg, on Thursday, October 6 at 2pm, with interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Donegal Hospice in care of Kieran Roarty Funeral Directors or any family member.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page. https://bit.ly/3DoIMm.
James Cannon, Gortahork
The death has occurred in the Donegal Hospice of James Cannon, Lower Keeldrum, Gortahork, (F92 EAD6).
Predeceased by his sisters Annie and Rosie. Survived by his wife Anna, sons James and Paul, daughters-in-law Anna and Anne, grandchildren, sisters May, Frances and Margaret, brothers Neil and Michael, in-laws, nieces, nephews and a large circle of family and friends.
Removal from Gortahork Funeral Premises last evening to his residence at Lower Keeldrum. where his wake is taking place. Rosary at 9pm.
Funeral from there on Thursday for 11am Requiem Mass in Christ the King Church, Gortahork with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/christ-the-king-gortahork.
Please continue to adhere to public health regarding mask wearing and handshaking.
Mary Evans, Buncrana
The death has taken place at her residence 21 The Beeches, Ludden, Buncrana of Mary Evans (née Adair) formerly of Swilly Terrace.
Wife of the late Trevor and dear mother of Gareth and grandmother of Jack sadly missed by her relatives and friends.
Remains are reposing at her residence. Funeral from there on Wednesday, October 5 at 11.20am going to Christ Church, Main Street, Buncrana for 12 noon Service with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
Family time from 10pm until 11am.
Margaret Leeper, Ballybofey
The death has occurred peacefully at Brindley Manor Nursing Home, Convoy of Margaret Leeper, formerly Ballinatone, Welchtown and 104 Ard McCool, Stranorlar.
Beloved daughter of the late James and Harriet Leeper. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, extended family, and friends.
Remains reposing at the home of her sister Florie Hume, 53 the Beeches, Ballybofey F93 RK8E.
Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday, October 5 at 1.30pm for Service of Thanksgiving in Stranorlar Parish Church at 2pm. Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
Funeral Service of Thanksgiving will be streamed live via the parish Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/smkcofi/.
Hannah McAteer, Gortnatra, Kerrykeel
The death has taken place of Hannah McAteer, Gortnatra, Kerrykeel.
Her remains are reposing at the family home.
Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am in St Columba's Church, Massmount, Fanad followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Mass can be viewed on Fanavolty Facebook page.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to the Blind Society of Ireland, c/o McElwee funeral director or any family member.
Philip St John Hamilton, Milford / Ballintra / Bangor, Co Down
The death has occurred of Philip St. John Hamilton, Milford/Ballintra/Bangor, Co Down.
Born in Bangor, Co Down in 1945, and formerly of Belfast and Ballintra. Passed away suddenly in Milford on Saturday.
Beloved husband of Barbara, and formerly of Prue, and cherished father of Helen. He is sadly missed by nephew John, and all of Barbara’s family - David, Amy, Anne-Marie, Ivor, Michael and Geraldine, Barry and Tess, Andrew and Avril, and especially by his grandchildren Ewan and Lily. Also extended family, friends and neighbours from Ballintra.
A procession will take place from Milford, and a funeral will take place on Wednesday, October 5 at 2pm in Cavan http://www.lakelandscrematorium.ie/
Friends and family are invited to a reception at Cavan Crystal Hotel from 3.30pm.
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