The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Olive Coyle
Mairead Murray
Mary Grant
Hughie Sweeney
Ann (Anna) Lafferty
Mark Quinn
Tom Harkin, Moville
Joe Sweeney
Michael Byrne
Michael Joseph Lynch
Anthony ‘Con’ Gallagher
John Flanigan, Annagry
Olive Coll, St Johnston,
The death has occurred of Olive Coll, 394 Ard Baithin, St. Johnston, Co. Donegal.
Olive will be lovingly missed by her daughters and sons, Kate and Martin, John (Packie) and Bernie, Pat and Donna, Trish and Patrick (Foxy), daughter-in-law Michelle and son-in-law Mark; her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and all her extended family and friends.
She is predeceased by her husband Francie, daughter Ann, sons James and Francis (Faf). May they all rest in peace.
A silent thought, a quiet prayer, for a special person in God’s care.
Olive will be reposing at her late residence on Friday, November 28, from 5pm to 1pm, and on Saturday, November 29 from 11am to 10pm.
Family time, please, on the morning of the funeral.
The funeral cortege will leave her residence on Sunday morning, November 30 at 11.30 am, proceeding to St. Baithin’s Church, St. Johnston, for 12.15pm Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Mairead Murray, Croaghan, Ramelton
The peaceful death has taken place in Donegal Hospice of Mairead Murray (née McFadden), Tí na Bruach, Croaghan, Ramelton.
Deeply regretted by her loving husband Brian, adored children Brandon and Emily, beloved father Charlie, cherished sister and brother, Catherine (Tim) and Kieran (Linda), mother-in-law Evelyn, brothers-in-law Paul (Susan), Leo (Grace) and Declan, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, extended family and friends.
Predeceased by her mother Kathleen and her father-in-law Paddy.
Reposing at her home today, Friday, November 28 from 5pm until 10pm and tomorrow Saturday, November 29 from 3pm until 10pm.
House private to family, friends and relatives on Friday.
Everyone welcome on Saturday.
Those attending the wake should park at St Mary’s Church carpark, F92 D264, and a bus will be provided from there as parking is limited at the house.
Funeral mass on Sunday, November 30 at 2pm in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton.
Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Mary’s Church Ramelton on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/ramelton.
Family time on the morning of the funeral.
Mary Grant, Maginn Avenue, Buncrana
The death has occurred at Beach Hill Manor Private Nursing Home, Lisfannon of Mary Grant, Maginn Avenue, Buncrana.
Predeceased by her loving brothers Joe and John and her loving sisters Margaret and Annie.
Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her nieces, great nieces, extended family, friends and neighbours.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Mary’s remains will be reposing at her late residence this evening Friday, November 28 from 5pm where you are all welcome to pay your respects.
Removal from there on Monday morning, December 1 at 9.15am going to St. Mary’s Oratory, Buncrana for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by interment in St. Mary’s Graveyard, Cockhill.
Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/buncrana.
Family time please from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Hughie Sweeney, Sheskinarone, Dungloe
The death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital, of Hughie Sweeney, Sheskinarone, Dungloe.
Hughie’s remains will be reposing in his own home today from 4pm on Friday November 28 until rosary at 9pm, and again on Saturday, November 29, from 10am, with rosary at 9pm.
Funeral Mass on Sunday November 30 at 12 Noon in St. Columba’s church, Acres, with interment afterwards in Belcruit cemetery.
Ann (Anna) Lafferty, Knock, Ballybofey
The death has occurred at her late residence of Ann (Anna) Lafferty, Knock, Ballybofey F93 T6TF.
Beloved wife of Phonsie, much loved mother to son Martin, daughters Majella (Paul), Josephine (Michael) cherished grandmother to Amy, Ryan (Courtney), Kelly (Marc), Aaron, devoted sister of Marie (Galway), also the late Bridie, Joe, and John.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her husband, son, daughters, grandchildren, sister, nieces, nephews, extended family and neighbours.
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Pray for Her.
Reposing at her late residence today Friday, November 28 from 4pm to 10pm and on Saturday, November 29 from 12 noon to 10pm.
Rosary both nights at 9pm.
Funeral leaving from her late residence on Sunday, November 30 at 12.20pm for Requiem Mass at 1pm in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon.
Interment in the adjoining churchyard.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish .
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Mark Quinn, Convoy and formerly Raphoe
The peaceful death has occurred in the Donegal Hospice Letterkenny on Thursday, November 27 of Mark Quinn, 1 Milltown, Convoy, Co Donegal, and formerly of Shanagard, Raphoe.
Sadly missed by his brother Peter, cousins, extended family, and friends.
Mark is predeceased by his father Dr Cyril Quinn and mother Kathleen Quinn, nee Noonan.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Have Mercy On His Soul
Reposing at Mc Cool’s Funeral Home, Ballybofey on Friday, November 28 from 6pm to 8pm for family only please.
Funeral leaving there on Saturday, November 29 at 10.10am for requiem mass in St Eunan’s Church Raphoe F93HX20 at 11am.
Interment in the adjoining Churchyard.
The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at parishofraphoe.ie
Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired directly to the Donegal Hospice at https://www.idonate.ie/2625_donegal-hospice.html
Tom Harkin, Moville
The death has taken place at Beach Hill Manor Nursing Home, Lisfannon of Tom Harkin, The Square, Moville F93 W5XR.
Predeceased by his brothers, Neil, Michael and Jack.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sister, Mairead (Martin) and sister-in-law, Frances, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends, neighbours and wider community.
Tom’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh F93 E4FN on Friday at 5pm going to his home.
Funeral from there on Sunday at 11.10am for 11.30am Funeral Mass in St Pius X Church Moville, followed by interment in Ballinacrae Cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.movilleparish.com
Family time from 10pm to 11am.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Beach Hill Manor Residents’ Comfort Fund, ℅ any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
Joe Sweeney, Donegal Town
The death has taken place of Joe Sweeney, Ballydevitt, Donegal Town, F94V9YW.
Predeceased by his mother, Nora Sweeney.
Forever loved and deeply missed by his father, Gerry, bothers, Pauric, Paul, Michael, Ciaran (Kelly), sisters, Ann, Mary, Geraldine (John), Claire (Richard), nieces and nephews, Olivia, Kitty, Jessica, Lily, Finnan, Keeva, Cara and Leo, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends.
His remains reposed at his family residence in Ballydevitt on Thursday and will repose on Friday from 2pm to 9pm. Funeral Mass in St Mary’s Church, Killymard on Saturday, November 29 at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
House private please on Saturday morning.
Family flowers only please.
Michael Byrne, Gaoth Dobhair
The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Michael Byrne, Upper Glassagh, Gaoth Dobhair, formerly of Mallow, Co. Cork, Thurles, Co. Tipperary and originally from Navan, Co. Meath.
Predeceased by his wife, Mary Byrne (née McGowan), baby grandson, Ruaidhrí O’Donnell and brother, David.
Sadly missed by his daughters, Michelle and Maura, son, John, son-in-law, Jason O’Donnell, daughter-in-law, Niamh Brennan, grandchildren, Alexandra and Aoibheann, sister, Patricia, brother, Patrick, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
His remains are reposing at Roarty’s Funeral Home, Derrybeg (F92 DN4X) today from 2pm to 8pm.
Removal from the Funeral Home on Saturday at 10.30am to St. Colmcille’s Church, Cnoc Fola (F92 D586) for 11am Funeral Mass, burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page and on the church webcam.
Family home private please.
Michael Joseph Lynch, Ardara
The death has occurred of Michael Joseph Lynch, Brackey, Ardara and formerly of Cootehill, Co Cavan.
Mr Lynch passed away peacefully after an illness borne with dignity and courage in the presence of his family on Wednesday, November 26.
Beloved and devoted husband and best friend of Christine, loving and much loved father of Gráinne, Kieran and Edward.
Michael will forever be loved by his wife, sons and daughter, son in law Niall, daughters in law Maeve and Eszter, his adored grandchildren Niamh, Fiona, Daniel, Éanna, Rebecca, Moya, Marcus and Liam.
Remains reposed at McCabe’s funeral home Ardara F94VCK1 on Thursday.
Funeral Mass on Saturday, November 29 in the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara at 12 noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Galway Hospice.
House private please.
Anthony ‘Con’ Gallagher, Frosses
The death has occurred of Anthony ‘Con’ Gallagher, Meenagran, Frosses.
Mr Gallagher passed away peacefully in London on Tuesday, November 18.
Anthony is predeceased by his wife Freddie and his siblings Connie, Kathleen, Marie and Patrick.
Sadly missed by his beloved sons Anthony (Catherine) and John and is also survived by his loving grandchildren Catriona, Conal, Ryan, Maeve and Eamonn, his siblings Theresa, Margaret and Agnes, many nieces and nephews and wide circle of friends in Ireland and the UK.
Mass in the UK at St Anthony’s Church, Edgware, London on Wednesday, December 3 at 6pm.
Anthony’s remains will arrive at The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses, at 6pm on Friday, December 5 for reception prayers and to repose overnight. Requiem Mass on Saturday, December 6 at 11am, with interment immediately afterwards in the Church Graveyard.
Anthony’s funeral Mass can be viewed on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-marys-frosses-inver
John Flanigan, Annagry
The death has occurred of John Flanigan, Culacrick, Annagry and formerly of Whiterock, Belfast.
Mr Flanigan passed away at the Donegal Hospice on Wednesday, November 26.
Predeceased by his wife; Dr Anne P. O’ Donoghue and father John Flanigan Senior.
Sadly missed by his daughter Alice, son David, mother Annie Flanigan, sister Karen (Gerry), brothers; Paul (Jeanie) and Brian (Máire) and extended family and friends.
His remains reposed at his home in Culacrick (F94 Y3Y4) on Thursday and will repose on Friday from 1pm to 8pm.
John’s cremation will take place at Roselawn Crematorium Belfast on Saturday, November 29 at 11.20am.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu to the Irish Kidney Association and to Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Kieran Roarty Funeral Director.
