The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Michael Loughrey, Rathmullan
Tony McLaughlin, Glengad
Lilyan Holmes, Killybegs
Christopher McGee, Gortahork
Peter Campbell, Glenties
Patrick Gallen, Clonmany
Kathleen Hirrell, Carndonagh
Stephen Patterson, Letterkenny
Siobhan McBrearty, Kilcar
Denis Gallagher, Dublin and formerly Stranorlar
Sean Doherty, Malin
Oliver Lockhart, Letterkenny
Sheila Cunningham, Killybegs
Michael Loughrey, Rathmullan
The death has taken place of Michael Loughrey, Drumhalla, Rathmullan, peacefully at his home.
Deeply regretted his loving wife, Rose Ann, sons, Kevin (Caroline) and Mark, grandchildren, Bronagh, John, Killian, Ríadh and Micheál, brothers, Fr Neil, Paddy, Dan, Paul and Noel, sisters, Mary, Siobhan, Evelyn and Stella, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his parents, John and Rosie and his brother, John.
Reposing at his home from 1pm until 10pm on Friday.
Requiem Mass on Saturday, August 16 at 11am in St Catherine’s Church, Oughterlin. Burial afterwards in Rathmullan Cemetery.
Those attending the wake should park at St Catherine’s Church, Oughterlin, F92 A432, and a bus will be provided from there.
Tony McLaughlin, Glengad
The peaceful death has taken place at Carndonagh Community Hospital, surrounded by all his loving family, of Tony McLaughlin (Thomas), 7 Seaview Terrace, Glengad, Malin F93 WC7X.
Predeceased by his wife, Ellen, he was the much loved father of Edward (Claire), Stephen (Donna), David, Shane (Catriona), Michelle (Marty) and Rosie (Brian).
Devoted grandad to all his grandkids and great-grandkids.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his nieces and nephews, wider family circle friends and neighbours.
Tony’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road Carndonagh, F93 E4FN on Friday at 6pm going to his home.
Funeral from there on Monday at 10.15am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Lagg, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Friends of Inishowen Hospice, ℅ any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
Lilyan Holmes, Killybegs
The peaceful death occurred on Wednesday of Lilyan Holmes, née Melly, formerly of The Hill, Killybegs .
She died peacefully at her home in Edmonds, Seattle, USA surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her infant son, Noel and her parents, John and Rosaleen. She will be sadly missed by her husband, John, sons, John (Kate) and Michael, her grandchildren, Jack, John Victor, Freddie and Niamh, her brothers and sisters, Michael, Faustina (Hughie), Fiona and Shane, her much loved nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.
Requiem Mass to be held in St. Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs on Thursday, August 21 at 7pm.
Christopher McGee, Gortahork
The unexpected death has taken place in London of Christopher McGee, Ardsbeg, Gortahork.
Predeceased by his father, Seamus (Mandy).
Sadly missed by his mother, Mae (Penrose), brothers, Brendan, Martin, Adrian and Conor, sisters-in-law, Ruth, Graceanne, and Maria, nephews and nieces, Darragh, Rosie, Naoise and Cathal, and his aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Christopher’s remains will repose at his family home in Ardsbeg (F92 RP79) from 5pm on Friday, August 15.
Rosary on Friday and Saturday at 8pm.
House private to family and friends. All are welcome to attend the funeral.
Funeral Mass will take place in Teach Phobail Críost Rí, Gortahork at 11am on Sunday with interment afterwards in the adjacent cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page and on the church webcam.
Peter Campbell, Glenties
The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital, Letterkenny of Peter Campbell, Silverhill, Glenties, F94VP66.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife, Susan, son, Cathal, daughters, Mary Rose (Brian), Philomena, Siobhan (John), Eileen (Colm) and Gráinne, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Peter is pre-deceased by his parents, Charlie and Róise, his sister, Mary Brigid and Susie Ann, his brother, Charlie and infant brother.
Peter will repose at his home from 5pm on Friday and from 12 noon on Saturday. Rosary nightly at 9 p.m with family time from after the Rosary both nights and on the morning of the funeral.
Requiem Mass on Sunday at 1.30pm in the Church of the Holy Family, Edeninfagh, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Patrick Gallen, Clonmany
The death has taken place at his home of Patrick Michael Gallen, Main Street, Clonmany, former postmaster, Clonmany Post Office.
Predeceased by his wife, Brid, he was the loving father of Megan (Mickey) and Michael; brother of Gerard, Anne and Emer
His remains will repose at his home today, Friday from 2pm until 10pm, and on Saturday from 12 midday until 10pm.
Funeral leaving from there on Sunday at 2.15pm going to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany for requiem Mass at 2.30pm, with burial afterwards in the new cemetery.
House private please on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Friends of Inishowen Hospice, c/o any family member or Comiskey Funeral Directors.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/clonmany
Kathleen Hirrell, Carndonagh
The peaceful death has taken place at Beech Hill Manor Nursing Home of Kathleen Hirrell, formerly of Tul Na Rí, Carndonagh.
Funeral arrangements to be confirmed later.
Stephen Patterson, Letterkenny
The death has occurred at University Hospital Galway of Stephen Patterson, 17 Ashbrook, Letterkenny F92 XPR8, formerly Clonmass, Portnablagh.
Stephen will be deeply missed by his son, Adrian, daughters-in-law, Catriona and Moira, granddaughters, Nessa and Oonagh, brother, Henry (Anne) brothers-in-law, J.P. and George (Maria), sisters-in-law, Susan and Anne (Chris), nieces, nephews and friends.
Stephen is predeceased by his wife, Kathleen and son, Ciarán.
His remains are reposing at his late residence in Ashbrook.
Funeral Mass in St. Eunans Cathedral, Letterkenny on Friday at 12 noon with burial afterwards in Fanavolty Cemetery, Kindrum, Fanad
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Croí, care of any family member or Eamonn Scott Funeral Director
Siobhan McBrearty, Churchtown, Kilcar
The peaceful death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice of Siobhan McBrearty (née Gillespie), Churchtown, Kilcar, surrounded by her loving family after a short illness.
Predeceased by her husband, Con. Sadly missed by her children, Mary and Peter (Churchtown), Sean and Fiona (Letterkenny), Susie and Joe (Gaoth Dobhair), Martina (Letterkenny), Gerry (Letterkenny), Paul and Mary (Ballina), Donal and Annette (Carrick), Jacinta (Letterkenny) and Una and Vincent (Claregalway).
Fondly remembered by her much loved 11 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, extended family and many friends.
Reposing at her family home in Churchtown Kilcar (F94TW93) on Thursday and Friday from 12 noon until the Rosary at 9pm each day. House strictly private at all other times and on the morning of the funeral.
A shuttle bus will be in operation from the Aislann car park during wake times.
Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday at 11am in St. Cartha’s Church, Kilcar (F94KA07) followed by burial in the local cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Carrick Day Care Centre, care of any family member or McShane Funeral Directors.
Denis Gallagher, Dublin and formerly Stranorlar
The death has taken place of Denis Gallagher, Dublin and formerly of Stranorlar.
Predeceased by his parents, Jack and Nora and his sister, Fidelma.
Sadly missed and remembered with love by his beloved family; his wife, Colette, his daughter, Lynn and his son, John, his son-in-law, Matt and his daughter-in-law, Deirdre, his much loved grandchildren, Sean, Mairéad, Aoife, Niamh, Eimear, Aoibheann, Roisín, Katie and Johnny, his sisters, Slyvia, Yvonne and Terri, his brothers, Andrew, Gerard and Paul, his extended family and friends.
Reposing overnight at St. Mary’s Church, Stranorar from 7pm on Thursday.
Funeral Mass there on Friday at 11am followed by burial in the Old Graveyard, Stranorlar.
Family flowers only please.
Sean Doherty, Malin
The death has taken place at his home of Sean Doherty (John Ned), Ballysalla, Culkeeny, Malin F93 V2T6.
Beloved husband of Ann and much loved father of Gary (Bernadette), Michelle, Pamela (Ciaran), Deborah (Conor) and Ciaran.
Devoted grandfather of Liam, Chloe, Max, Aoife, Shannan, Shaun, Lily, Clara, Lorcan and Ava.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sisters, Mary, Betty, Sadie and Hannah, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Sean’s remains are reposing at his home where everyone is welcome to pay their respects.
Funeral from there on Friday at 11.15am for 12pm Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Aughaclay, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Directors Facebook Page.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Friends of Inishowen Hospice or the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
Oliver Lockhart, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place of Oliver Lockhart, 87 Ard O’Donnell, Letterkenny .
Beloved husband of Sadie (née Coyle), and much loved father of Sarah and Anne Marie.
Deeply regretted by his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Predeceased by his parents, William and Frances, his brother, PJ and sister, Jean (Russell).
Remains reposed at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest on Wednesday evening.
House private to family, neighbours and friends.
Funeral Mass will take place in St Eunans Cathedral on Friday at 2pm, followed by burial in Umlagh Graveyard, Carrigart.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu to the neonatal unit Letterkenny if desired.
Sheila Cunningham, Killybegs
The death has occurred of Sheila Cunningham, Riverdale Heights, Killybegs, peacefully, surrounded by family, in the devoted care of Aras Mhic Shuibhne.
Predeceased by her husband, Willie. Sadly missed by her daughter, Finula (Paul), sons, Barry (Ashley) and Peter (Margaret), grandchildren, Eimear, Evin, Glen and Vince, sister, Joan, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her residence on Thursday from 12 noon to 9pm.
Removal on Friday at 10.30am to St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs for 11am funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery.
House private on the morning of the funeral please.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Alzheimers Society, care of any family member.
