The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Jim Doherty, Clonmany
Ita Kernan, Newtowncunningham
Tom Lawne, Donegal Town
Betty Loughlin, Cloghan
Dylan McNamee, Drumkeen
Mary Ferry (née McGinley), Falcarragh
Bridie Doherty (née O’Donnell), Malin Head
Brigid Gallagher, Letterkenny
Lawrence O’Toole, Killybegs
Joe McGee, Newtowncunningham
Mairead Lafferty, Dunfanaghy
Kieran McGroary, Laghey
Maire Chichibnoud (nee Dilworth), Ballyshannon
Jim Doherty, Clonmany
The peaceful death has occurred in Beach Hill Manor Nursing Home, Lisfannan, Buncrana of Jim Doherty (Pat), No 7 The Cottage’s, Cleagh, Clonmany and formerly of Cloontagh, Clonmany.
Predeceased by his parents Johnny and Sarah, sisters Lizzy and Bridget and brother Patrick.
Much loved brother of Kathleen, sadly missed by his brother in law, nieces, nephews, cousins, family, friends and neighbours.
Jim’s remains will be reposing at St Collumbcille Oratory, Cleagh, Clonmany today at 5pm until 8pm and on Friday from 3pm n8pm, where you are welcome to pay your respects.
Funeral from the on Saturday morning at 10.40am going to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany for Requiem Mass at 11am with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Jim’s funeral Mass can be viewed live on Church Services.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to St Collumbcille Village, Cleagh C/O any family member or Mc Feeley Funeral Directors.
Ita Kernan, Newtowncunningham
Ita Kernan of Killester, Dublin, and late of Newtowncunningham, on January 28, in the loving care of the staff at the Sacred Heart Residence, Sybil Hill Road, Raheny.
Beloved sister of the late Frankie and Eileen. Sadly missed by her loving sister Maureen, brothers Seamus and Anthony, sister-in-law Irene, her many loving nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing in the Fanagan Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand, on Monday afternoon, Febraury 2 from 3pm to 5pm. Requiem Mass on Tuesday mornin, February 3 at 10am in St Brigid’s Church, Killester, followed by a Short Service in the Seafield Room at the Fanagan Kirwan Funeral, Fairview Strand, Home at 12noon.
For live-streaming of Ita’s Requiem Mass, please visit: https://www.churchservices.tv/killester
Family flowers only, please. Donations, in lieu, if desired, to St. Francis Hospice, Raheny.
Tom Lawne, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Tom Lawne, Drummeny Upper, Donegal Town peacefully at home. Predeceased by his wife Vera. Sadly missed by his loving, son’s Peter (Roberta) and James (Helen), daughter Mary (John) grandchildren Francis, Joseph and Maria nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Tom’s remains will repose at Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal from 1pm until 6:30pm Friday, January 30 with removal from funeral home to St Agatha’s Church, Clar for 7pm.
Tom’s requiem mass will be in St Agatha’s Church, Clar at 11am on Saturday, January 31 with burial afterwards in adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only donations in lieu of flowers to Donegal Community Hospital patient comfort fund in memory of Tom.
House private at all times please.
Betty Loughlin, Cloghan
The peaceful death has taken place of Betty Loughlin (nee Gallagher) of Ballykerrigan, Cloghan at the Donegal Hospice.
Beloved wife of Eunan, much loved mother to sons Patrick (Samantha), Eunan (Rosie), Daughter Irene (Chris). Dearly loved grandmother to Darian, Ethan, Kaleb, David, Anita, Krystel and Amber.
Predeceased by her parents Tommy, Mary and her brother Martin. Survived by her sisters Bridie, Mary, Lena and Vera, Brothers Kevin and Tony.
Betty’s remains will repose at the family home in Ballykerrigan, Cloghan F93 RX8P from today Thursday from 5pm until Rosary at 9pm and from 12 noon until 9pm on Friday.
Family time from outside reposing times and on the morning of the funeral. Requiem mass on Saturday, January 31 at 11am in the Church of Our Lady of Prepetual Succour, Glenfin with service of Interment afterwards in Cill Mhuire Cemetery, Glenfin.
Shuttle bus will operate from the Reelin Bar carpark F93 R821 from 5pm each evening. Family flowers only please donations if desired to Donegal Hospice care of any family member or Marley Funeral Directors
Dylan McNamee, Drumkeen
The sudden death has taken place of Dylan McNamee, 22 St Bridget’s Crescent, Drumkeen.
Dylan’s remains will repose at his home in Drumkeen on Thursday, January 29 from 12 Noon until 10pm, with Rosary at 9pm.
Requiem mass will take place in St Patrick’s Church, Drumkeen at 11am on Friday, January 30, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Mary Ferry (née McGinley), Falcarragh
The death has taken place of Mary Ferry (née McGinley) of Derryreel, Falcarragh.
Much loved and sadly missed by her children Manus, Jim, Neil, Maggie, Katie, Noel, Mary, Bríd and Grace, her loving grandchildren and great grand children, daughters in law and son in law, her brother Noel and sister Catherine, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.
Predeceased by her loving husband Neil, brothers Paddy and Hughie, sisters Gracie and Maggie.
Her remains will be reposing at her late residence on Thursday, January 29 from 1pm to 10pm and on Friday, January 30 from 11am to 10pm.
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Funeral Mass in Holy Cross Church, Dunfanaghy on Saturday, January 31 at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery, Creeslough, F92E5N2.
Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/holy-cross-church.
Bridie Doherty (née O’Donnell), Malin Head
The death has occurred of Bridie Doherty (Jimmy Roe) (née O’Donnell), Killourt, Malin Head F93 N8W2.
Predeceased by her son Liam. Beloved wife of Willie and much loved mother of Marie (Adrian) and Patrick (Jennifer) and cherished granny of Ciaran, Aoife, Corey, Shay, Maisey, Jay, Liam, Owen and Brendan.
Predeceased by sisters and brothers and sadly missed by her brothers John and Tony, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Bridie’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral home, Station Road, Carndonagh, F93 E4FN today at 1pm going to her home.
Funeral from there on Friday, January 30 at 11.30am for 12pm Requiem Mass in Star of the Sea Church, Malin Head followed by burial in Lagg cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Directors Facebook Page.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Breast Cancer Ireland C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
Brigid Gallagher, Letterkenny
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Brigid Gallagher of The Coach House, Mount Southwell Place, Letterkenny and formerly of Sheercloon, Ballindrait.
Beloved daughter of the late Ellen and Patrick Gallagher and much loved sister of Gracie (Tourish) and the late Patrick, Seamus, Vincent, Christina and Raymond.
Reposing at Quigley`s Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 28 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
Funeral leaving the funeral home on Thursday, January 29 at 6pm to St Patrick`s Church, Murlog, Lifford to repose overnight.
Requiem Mass on Friday, January 30 at 1pm.
Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sister, nieces, nephews, special friends and family circle.
The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam at https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/
Lawrence O’Toole, Killybegs
The death has taken place of Lawrence O’Toole of Finglas and Killybegs, in the loving care of his family and the Palliative Care Team of the Mater Hospital. Lawrence, beloved son of the late Mary and Francis, loving brother of Brendan, Elizabeth, Mary, Rita and Bridget.
He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by his brother and sisters, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at the Fanagan Funeral Home, Church Street, Finglas on Monday, February 2 from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on Tuesday morning, February 3 to St Canice’s Church, Finglas arriving for 11am Requiem Mass followed by Cremation at Glasnevin Crematorium.
The family wish to sincerely thank the Carers especially Mary and Thomas from Finglas Home Care who were so kind and caring to Lawrence in recent years.
Family flowers only please.
Joe McGee, Newtowncunningham
The death has taken place at his home on Tuesday, January 27 of Joe McGee, Ruskey, Newtowncunningham F93 WR1W.
Deeply missed by his loving wife Margaret, daughter Mary (Gary), sons Nigel (Ashling), Patrick (Louise) and Seamus (Caroline), grandchildren Conor, Gavin, Niamh, Mark, Rachel, Rónán, Reuben, Dean and Shane and great-grandchild Raya, brothers Cathal, James and Shaun, sister Gabrielle, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Joe is predeceased by his parents Neil and Margaret and his brother Eamonn.
Joe’s remains are reposing at his late residence today and tomorrow, Thursday, January 29 from 12 noon until 10pm with Rosary both nights at 9pm.
Funeral from there on Friday, January 30 at 10.30am going to All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham for 11am requiem Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/newtowncunningham.
Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Newtowncunningham Community First Responders c/o any family member.
Mairead Lafferty, Dunfanaghy
The death has occurred of Mairead Lafferty, Rockhill, Portnablagh, Dunfanaghy.
Ms Lafferty passed away in Ard Gréine Court, Stranorlar on Tuesday, January 27.
Much loved and sadly missed by her sister Grainne and her brother in law James, nephews Kevin and Dermot (Liz) and extended family and friends.
Predeceased by her parents John and Sarah, brothers John and William and nephew Declan.
Her remains will be reposing at her sister Grainne’s residence at Rockhill, Dunfanaghy from 6pm to 10pm today and tomorrow, Thursday, January 29 from 12 noon to 10pm, for family and neighbours only please.
Funeral Mass in Holy Cross Church, Dunfanaghy on Friday, January 30 at 12 noon.
Burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery, Creeslough.
Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/holy-cross-church
Kieran McGroary, Laghey
The death has occurred of Kieran McGroary, Laghey Barr, Laghey.
Mr McGroary passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 26.
Predeceased by his father Liam.
Remains will be reposing in Tirconaill Funeral Home Donegal Town F94FX3A today from 2pm until 8pm.
Funeral Mass on Friday, January 30 at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery in St Brigid’s Church Ballintra.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on churchservicestv/ Ballintra.
House private to family and neighbours please.
Mr McGroary will be sadly missed by his loving mum Ann, brothers Shane (Caroline), Garrett (Sarah), sister Mary (Ronnie), Jack, Shay, Aiobhè, Liam, aunts, uncles and cousins, neighbours and friends.
Maire Chichibnoud (nee Dilworth), Ballyshannon
Maire Chichibnoud (nee Dilworth), No 13 Station Road, Ballyshannon, Co Donegal F94 FK37.
Maire passed away suddenly but peacefully at Sligo University Hospital.
Predeceased by her husband Renè Chichibnoud, her parents Ky and Gerry and their son James.
Sadly missed by her son Rodney (Hartion), her brothers Gerry (Mai), Peter (Bridge RIP), Eric (Katherine) RIP Imelda and sister Catherina.
Further funeral arrangements to be announced later.
