The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Marian McDaid, Inch Island
Sarahanna Fullerton, Buncrana
Brian (Barney) McGee, Buncrana
Peggy McLaughlin, Buncrana
Mary Anne Canning, Rathmullan
Junior (Henry) Jordan, Ballyshannon and Bundoran
James (Seamus) Meehan, Monaghan and formerly Killybegs
Louise O’Donoghue, Galway and Ballybofey
William Grant, Buncrana
Mary O’Donnell, Ballybofey
May Timothy, Ballyshannon
Fiona Kennedy, Glenswilly
Charles Solan, Dublin and formerly Dungloe
Eugene Quinn, Dublin and Donegal Town
Peter Gilmartin, Cork and Bundoran
Marian McDaid, Inch Island
The death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice of Marian McDaid, née Harrigan, Glack, Inch Island.
Beloved wife of Charley. Cherished mother of Tina Porter (Michael), Fiona Henry (Darragh), Cathal (Francesca) and Martin (Claire). Dear sister of Lawrence, Frank, Malachy, Gerard and Annette.
Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by her loving husband, sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, sister, brothers, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Marian’s remains will be reposing at her home.
The wake is strictly private at the request of the deceased.
Removal from her home on Monday afternoon, December 29 at 12.15pm going to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Inch Island for Requiem Mass at 1pm followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.
Requiem Mass can be viewed on the Fahan Parish YouTube channel.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Shaun Murphy Funeral Director.
Sarahanna Fullerton, Buncrana
The death has occurred at her home of Sarahanna Fullerton, née Doherty, Hillcrest, Ardaravan, Buncrana.
Predeceased by her loving husband, William (Willie) and son, Bobby.
Cherished mother of Gary, Sarah, Leona, Ronnie and Shauna.
Dear sister of Jim, Harry, Tony and the late Neilie, John, infant brother Bobby, Olive Grant and Lena Matthews.
Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, extended family and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her home, where you are all welcome to pay your respects.
Removal from there tomorrow, Saturday at 12.15pm to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for Requiem Mass at 1pm followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.
Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill.
Family time please from 11pm tonight and before the funeral tomorrow.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, to the Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member or Shaun Murphy Funeral Director.
Brian (Barney) McGee, Buncrana
The death has occurred at his home of Brian (Barney) McGee, Upper Slavery, Buncrana.
Beloved husband of the late Rose. Cherished father of Roisín, Celine, Shaun, Brendan and the late Donal. Dear brother of Jack (UK) and the late Harry, Colm, Danny and Tessie Doherty.
Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his sons, daughters, grandchildren, brother, his wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
His remains are reposing at his home where you are all welcome to pay your respects.
Removal from there on Sunday 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 11am.
There will be a one-way system in operation, entering from Pillar Park.
Peggy McLaughlin, Buncrana
The death has taken place in Buncrana Community Hospital of Peggy McLaughlin, Mill Brae, Buncrana.
Beloved wife of the late Charlie McLaughlin and dear mother of Una, John (Marina), Hugo, George (Carmel RIP), Carl (Sandra), Sinead (Terry), Michael, Oran (Caroline), and Keelan (Diane).
Sadly missed by her grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family circle, and friends.
Remains reposing at her residence where you are welcome to pay your respects.
Funeral from there on Monday, December 29, at 9.30am going to St Mary’s Oratory, Buncrana, for 10am Requiem Mass, with burial afterwards in Cockhill Cemetery.
Funeral Service can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/Buncrana.
Mary Anne Canning, Rathmullan
The death occurred on December 24 of Mary Anne Canning (nèe Doherty) Oughterlin, Rathmullan, peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, Joe, daughters, Mary Moran and Sheila Brennan, son-in-law Mike.
Dear mother of Ann Friel (Michael), Una Rossbotham, Dan (Sheila) and Caroline.
She will be sadly missed by her daughters, son, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny (F92XE35) on Saturday, December 27 from 5pm to 7pm.
Funeral will arrive to St. Catherine’s Church, Oughterlin (F92A432) on Sunday for 11am for Requiem Mass followed by interment in Rathmullan Cemetery.
Junior (Henry) Jordan, Ballyshannon and Bundoran
The death has taken place of Junior (Henry) Jordan, 40 Saimer Drive, Ballyshannon and formerly of Antrim House, West End, Bundoran and Le Fleur Florists, Main St. Ballyshannon, peacefully in the exceptional care of all at Sligo University Hospital on December 24.
Forever loved and sadly missed by his loving partner, Paul, his beloved mother, Mary, sisters, Stephanie Kelly (Tommy), Mary Scallon (Frank), Judy Oliver (Stephen), his brother, Jim, and all his nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Predeceased by his father, Harry, sister, Majella and brother, John.
Reposing at Breslin’s Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran (F94E92F) on Saturday, December 27 from 4pm to 8pm.
Celebration of Life will take place on Sunday at 11.30am in Breslin’s Funeral Home.
Removal afterwards to Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan for cremation service at 2pm.
House strictly private please.
Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Junior to S.H.O.U.T at Sligo University Hospital care of the donation box at the funeral home or to Breslin’s Funeral Directors.
As a mark of respect, Le Fleur Florists, Main St, Ballyshannon will remain closed until January 2.
James (Seamus) Meehan, Monaghan and formerly Killybegs
The death has occurred of James (Seamus) Meehan, retired Garda Sergeant, Cavanageeragh, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan and formerly Killybegs.
He died peacefully, surrounded by his cherished family, at his home on Christmas Day.
Predeceased by his wife, Eilish, his parents, George and Teresa, his brothers, George, Sean and Joe and his sister, Mary.
Sadly missed and remembered with love by his beloved family; his son, Paul and his daughters, Ann, Linda and Helen (Martin), his much-loved grandchildren, Ciaran, Sean, Aaron, Megan, Daniel, Liam, Finley, Barry and Andrew and his great-grandchildren, Vanessa, Serena and Éabha, his daughter-in-law, Joan, his sister, Kathleen, his nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
James will repose at his home, Cavanageeragh, A81 C793, on St. Stephen’s Day, Friday, December 26, from 2pm until 8pm.
House private at all other times.
James’ funeral cortège will leave his home on Saturday, December 27, driving to the Pound and from there proceeding on foot, via the Bridewell, to St. Joseph’s Church, Carrickmacross, A71 K253, arriving for funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Louise O’Donoghue, Galway and Ballybofey
The death has taken place of Louise O’Donoghue, (née Dunne), Dun Saile, Prospect, Maree, Oranmore, Co. Galway and formerly of Ballybofey.
Predeceased by her parents, Grania and John.
Louise died on Wednesday, December 24 at her home, surrounded by her loving family after an illness borne with dignity and courage.
Dearly beloved wife of Eamonn, much loved mother of sons, Eoin and Neil and daughter, Rachel.
Louise will be sadly missed by Neil’s fiancé, Dana.
Louise is survived by her brother, Cormac and sisters, Claire and Ruth, brother-in-law, her aunt Ailish, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, friends and work colleagues.
Reposing at Maree Pastoral Centre on the grounds of St. Joseph’s Church, Maree (H91KOY9) on Saturday, December 27 from 4pm to 5.30pm.
Funeral Mass in St. Joseph’s Church, Maree on Sunday 28 at 12.30pm. Burial afterwards in Renville Cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Galway Hospice.
House private by request.
William Grant, Buncrana
The peaceful death has taken place of William Grant at his residence, Westbrook House, Buncrana.
Predeceased by his beloved wife, Mary-Margaret. Dear father of Edele (John), Eilish, Anne-Marie (Paul), Orla (Iain), Liam (Sonya).
Fondly remembered by his grandchildren, Jayne, Dearbhla, Eimear, Peter, Cormac, Henry, Aoife, Saoirse.
Sadly missed by his brother, Noel (Shari) Alaska and his sisters, Mary and Joan (John) Dublin.
Remains reposing at his residence.
Funeral from there at 10.35am on Saturday, December 27 going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for 11am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
House private on Christmas Day.
Family flowers only please. Funeral Mass can be viewed online at Churchservices.tv/cockhill
Mary O’Donnell, Ballybofey
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by her loving family of Mary O’ Donnell, (née Browne), Dooish, Ballybofey.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, John, parents, James and Mary Anne, and her 12 brothers and sisters. Mary was the final surviving member of the Browne family of Meenticat, Drumkeen.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her sons and daughters, Seamus (Katie), Mary Margaret, Alice (John), Shaun (Nicola), Paul (Martina), Noel (Monica), Michael (Candida), her 34 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, nieces, nephews, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family, relatives and friends.
Mary will repose at her late residence on Friday, December 26 and Saturday 27 from 12 noon until rosary at 9pm.
Funeral leaving from her residence on Sunday, December 28 at 10am for Requiem Mass at 11am in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar. Interment in Drumboe cemetery.
The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to Letterkenny University Hospital care of any family member.
The house is strictly private to children and grandchildren on the morning of the funeral please.
There will be a shuttle bus in operation from the car park of the Road House Bar, ,F93 YK35 and the family request that everyone attending the wake avail of this service.
May Timothy, Ballyshannon
The death took place on December 24 of May Timothy, née Gallagher, Rathmore, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and in the exceptional care of all at Ballyshannon Community Hospital.
Beloved wife of the late Jim Timothy.
Forever loved and sadly missed by her loving son and daughters, Michael, Patricia (Gallagher) and Jacqueline (McGowan), daughter-in-law Laura, sons-in-law Joe and Gerry, her beloved grandchildren, Ciara (Kevin), Martin, James (Katie), Darragh (Sacha), Joseph, Dermot, Khayla, James, John-Paul, Gabriel and Andrew, her adored five great-grandchildren, her close friend Judith and all her nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Predeceased by her parents, Johnny and Cissie Gallagher and her brother, Michael.
Reposing at the family home, Rathmore, Ballyshannon (F94V6Y6) on Friday (St. Stephen’s Day) from 12 noon to 8pm.
House private at all other times please.
Removal from her late residence on Saturday morning at 11.30am to arrive to St. Aidan’s Church, Kinlough for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon.
Removal afterwards to St. Joseph’s Cemetery, The Rock, Ballyshannon for burial service.
May’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the Kinlough-Glenade Facebook Page.
Family flowers only please, donations in memory of May to the Patient Comfort Fund, Ballyshannon Community Hospital care of donation box at family home or to Breslin’s Funeral Directors.
Fiona Kennedy, Glenswilly
The death has occurred of Fiona Elizabeth Anne Kennedy, (née Robinson), Sand Stone House, Tullyhoner, Breenagh, Glenswilly / Termon, peacefully at home.
Predeceased by siblings, Eddie, John, Gerry, Pat and Evelyn.
Devoted wife to husband Ray. Devoted mother to sons, John and wife Michelle (England), Chris and wife Tina (England), daughter Dee and husband Edward (Dunfanaghy). Fondly remembered by her 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, siblings, Maureen, Tony, Jean and Paul, extended family members, neighbours and friends.
Fiona’s remains will repose in Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny (F92 XE35) on Monday evening, December 29 from 5.30pm – 7pm. Family and friends welcome.
Funeral Mass in St Columba’s Church, Glenswilly on Tuesday, December 30 at 11am followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Co. Cavan at 3.30pm.
Family home is strictly private please.
Charles Solan, Dublin and formerly Dungloe
The death has taken place of Charles Solan (Charlie), Tallaght, Dublin and formerly of Dungloe.
He died on Sunday, December 21, peacefully at Tallaght Hospital, following a long illness, with his loving family by his side.
Beloved husband and best friend of Mary Frances and loving dad to Brian, David, Sandra, Michael, Shane, Josh and Katie.
Charlie will be forever loved and always remembered by his family, brothers, Roger and John, his much loved and cherished grandchildren, Isobel, Emma, Seán, Max, Mae, Mylo and Tadhg, extended family, friends and wonderful neighbours and his four-legged friend Ruby.
Reposing in his home on Saturday, December 27 from 5pm until 7pm and Sunday from 5pm until 7pm.
Funeral Mass will take place on Monday at 11am in Sacred Heart Church, Killinarden, Tallaght, following onto Newlands Cross Crematorium.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Tymon North Nursing Home.
Eugene Quinn, Dublin and Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Eugene Quinn, Knocklyon, Stoneybatter, Dublin and formerly of Water Street, Donegal Town.
Eugene, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, in the tender care of the staff of Fairview Community Unit.
He is predeceased by his father, Peter, mother, Mary B, brother, John Bosco and his sisters, Veronica and Helen.
He will be sadly missed by his partner, Teresa, son, Conor and Conor’s mother Anne, his brothers, Charles, Dominic, Liam, John and Hugh, his sisters, Mary, Teresa, Roisín and Nora, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family and a large circle of friends.
Eugene will make his final journey home to Donegal to repose again at the Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Donegal Town (F94 FX3A) on Saturday, December 27 from 5pm to 7pm.
Eugene’s Funeral Mass will take place on Sunday, December 28 in St. Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town (F94 R5RK) at 11.30am.
He will complete his journey home thereafter when he will be laid to rest among his deceased family and friends in Clar Cemetery, in the grounds of St. Agatha’s Church, Clar, (F94 VXT6).
Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made in memory of Eugene to a charity of your choice.
Peter Gilmartin, Cork and Bundoran
The death has occurred of Peter Gilmartin, Monkstown, Cork and formerly of Bundoran.
He died on Saturday, December 20, peacefully in the presence of his sister, Dympna and in the tender care of the wonderful staff at Marymount.
Peter, beloved partner of the late Eileen and dear brother of Dympna and Bernadine. Sadly missed by his loving sisters, brother-in-law, Colin, nephews, Mark and Steven and their families, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Reposing at Forde’s Funeral Home, Old Waterpark, Carrigaline on Monday, December 29 from 1pm until 2pm, followed by cremation at The Island Crematorium at 3pm.
No flowers please donations if desired to Marymount.
Memorial Mass and burial of ashes will take place in Bundoran at a date to be confirmed.
