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Deaths in Donegal, Friday, March 21

The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:

Foncie Ward, Creeslough

Jessie Thompson, Dunfanaghy

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Jean Kelly, Castlefinn

Noel Smith, Rathmullan

Greg Rintoul, Donegal Town

Mary Leahy, Bundoran and Glenties

Thomas Gallagher, Manorcunningham

Jaqueline Witherow, Convoy

Frank Mongan, Barnesmore

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Anna Macauley, Lettermacaward

Donal Feely, Donegal Town

Joe McCormack, Donegal Town

Jenna Shovlin, Portnoo

Foncie Ward, Creeslough

The death has taken place of Foncie Ward, Knocknafaugher and Ards, Creeslough.

Mr Ward (96) passed away in Derby, England on Wednesday, March 12.

Predeceased by his parents Charlie and Margaret, brothers Charlie, Paddy and Con, sisters Mary Ann, Susan, Rose Margaret and Veronica.

Beloved husband of Margaret, much loved father of Charlie, John, Michael, Brendan and Ann, father in law of Mary, Sally and Carol and dearly loved Grandad of Máiread, Fionnuala, Aisling, Jordan, Cavan, Caomhán and Ella.

The Vigil Mass will take place at English Martyrs Church, Derby, on Friday,  March 21.

Foncie’s remains will then be taken to St. Michael’s Church, Creeslough, arriving on Saturday, March 22, at 6:30 pm, where he will repose overnight.

The Funeral Mass will be held at 11 am on Sunday, March 23, followed by burial in Doe Cemetery.

Funeral can be viewed online at https://mcn.live/Camera/st-michaels-church

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Irishheart.ie c/o any family member or James Harkin Funeral Director, Creeslough.

Jessie Thompson, Dunfanaghy

The death has taken place at the Lake House Nursing Home of Jessie Thompson (née Boyd), Rockhill, Dunfanaghy,  F92 K8Y7.

Jessie will be deeply missed by her beloved husband David, sons, Kenneth (Lisa), David (Hayley), daughters, Jenny (Barry) and Helen (Jamie), grandchildren, Jayke, Nathan, Tara and Bóann, extended family and friends.

Jessie’s remains will be reposing at her late residence from 6.30pm on Friday for close family only.

Wake will take place on Saturday  from 12 noon to 9pm, everyone welcome.

Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral Service in St. John’s Church, Ballymore on Sunday at 3pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to The Lake House Comfort Fund c/o any family member or James Harkin Funeral Director, Creeslough.

Jean Kelly, Castlefinn

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Jean Kelly, Hillhead, Castlefinn, F93 H275.

Much loved wife of James, dearly loved mother of Francie, beloved daughter of Teresa and the late Francie and sister of Grace, Jacqueline, Frances and Martin.

Reposing at her home.

Funeral leaving her home on Saturday at 11.30am for Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Castlefinn at 12 noon.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, son, brother, sisters and family circle.

Family time please from 10pm to 11am.

The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam here https://www.facebook.com/urneycastlefinnparish/.

Noel Smith, Rathmullan

The death has taken place of Noel Smith, Glebe, Killygarvan, Rathmullan, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Theresa, son Mark, daughter Sandra, daughter-in-law Andrea, grandchildren Amelia and Joshua, extended family and friends.

Reposing at his home. House private please at the request of the deceased.

Funeral service on Saturday, March 22 at 2pm in St Columba’s Church of Ireland, Rathmullan. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Oncology Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o any family member or Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.

Greg Rintoul, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Greg Rintoul, Donegal Town, formerly Wicklow and Edinburgh, peacefully at Galway University Hospital.

Deeply regretted and forever missed by his beloved wife, Irene, children, Jamie (Nikola) and Jenny (Anthony) and his adoring grandchildren, Max, Bonnie, Sam and Isla.

Greg passed after a courageous battle surrounded by love from all his family including siblings Hugh, Heather, Martin, Kevin, Tara and David.

Predeceased by his parents Hugh and Irene and siblings Robyn, Violet and Linda.

Greg will be missed by all his and Irene’s extended family and a wide circle of friends and neighbours.

Remains will repose at Gallagher’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles, (F94X02N) on Sunday from 2pm until 6pm.

Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Killymard followed by burial immediately afterwards in the local cemetery.

House strictly private at all times, family flowers only, all donations in lieu of the Irish Cancer Society.

Mary Leahy, Bundoran and Glenties

The death has taken place of Mary Leahy, (née Doogan), No. 1, Church Rd, Bundoran and formerly of Glenties.

She died on Thursday,  peacefully in the exceptional care of all at Sligo University Hospital.
Predeceased by her beloved daughter, Elizabeth.

Mary will be forever loved and sadly missed by her loving family, her sons, Pat, Daniel and Tommy, daughters, Sheila, Angela and Bernadette, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, her beloved 19 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, close family friend Bernie Coffey and all her relatives, neighbours and great friends, especially all the Doogan and Ward families.

Mary will repose at Breslin’s Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran F94E92F on Sunday from 2pm to 7pm where all are most welcome.

Removal from Breslin’s on Monday at 10.30am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am.

Removal afterwards to St. Ninnidh’s Cemetery for burial service.

Mary’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie

Leahy’s Hairdressers and B&B, No.1, Church Rd, Bundoran will remain closed until further notice.

House private please.

Thomas Gallagher, Manorcunningham

The death has taken place at his home of Thomas Gallagher, Upper Corkey, Manorcunningham F92 X252.

Deeply missed by his loving wife, Ann-Marie, sons, Charlie (Claire) and Stephen (Yvonne) and grandson, Aron, sisters, Annie May Roddy (Derry), Margaret Wadhwa (Canada) and Virginia Lynch (Pluck, Manorcunningham), brother, Johnny (Canada), nieces, Karen, Fiona, Dearbhla, Róisín and Sarah, grand-nieces and nephews, Eimear, Ethan, Conor, Penny-Rose, Beau and great-grandniece, Ada, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Thomas is predeceased by his brother, Cathal.

Thomas’ remains are reposing at his late residence on Friday from 12 noon, with Rosary at 9pm.

Funeral from there on Saturday  at 10.15am going to All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/newtowncunningham.

Interment afterwards in St. Columba’s Church Cemetery, Drumoghill. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Respiratory Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.

Jacqueline Witherow, Convoy

The death has occurred of Jacqueline Witherow (née Cromie), Ardvarnock, Convoy.

Ms Witherow passed away at the Donegal Hospice on Wednesday, March 19.

Jacqueline will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her husband Norman, and daughters Lisa (William), Paula (Johnny), Emma (Rodney) and son Ian (Emma).

Devoted granny of Curtis, Beth, Hanna, Vicky, Alisha, Sam, Molly, Harry and Ruby.

She will be sadly missed by her brother, sisters and wider family circle.

Her remains will repose at her home.

Funeral leaving from there on Friday, March 21 at 1.30pm going to Raphoe Presbyterian Church for 2pm Service of Thanksgiving, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Family time please from 10pm to 12 noon and on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice and Raphoe Presbyterian Church care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director.

Frank Mongan, Barnesmore

The death has occurred of Frank Mongan, Cullionboy, Barnesmore.

Mr Mongan passed away suddenly in London on Tuesday, March 4.

Predeceased by his parents Frank and Rita. Deeply loved and sadly missed by his son Ciaran (Rebecca), grandchildren, Eoghan and Ava, brothers Seamus (Eileen), Liam (Mary), Sean (Kay), Joe, Noel (Veronica), Pat, Eunan (Marie) sisters Mary, Breid (Denis), Rita (David), nephews, nieces, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family and many friends.

Frank’s remains will repose in the Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Donegal Town, F94FX3A from 2pm on Friday, March 21 until 9pm and from 2pm until 7pm on Saturday, March 22.

Funeral Mass on Sunday morning, March 23 at 10am in St Agatha’s Church, Clar with burial immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to Kevin Bell Trust, care of any family member or Faulkner Funeral Undertakers.

House private at all other times please.

Anna Macauley, Lettermacaward

The death has occurred of Anna Macauley, Peamount Healthcare, Dublin and formerly of Lettermacaward.

Ms Macauley passed away suddenly but peacefully in the tender care of the staff at Peamount Healthcare on Sunday, March 16.

Predeceased by her parents Joe and Margaret and her siblings Sadie, Mary, Jim, Leo, Tony, and Michael.

Anna will be very sadly missed by her sister Nora, brothers Joe and Pat, nieces, nephews, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, and friends.

Reposing at Fanagan’s Funeral Home, Willbrook, Rathfarnham on Friday, March 21 from 4.30pm to 6pm.

Removal on Saturday morning to the Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium.

Donal Feely, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Donal Feely, Glebe Court, Donegal Town and formerly of The Station House, Donegal Town.

He died peacefully in Sligo University Hospital.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Betty, son Donal Óg, daughter-in-law Bernie, granddaughters Tara, Niamh, Aíne.

Survived by his sisters Rita, Renee, Isobel, sister-in-law Gaye (Hughes) nieces and nephews.

Reposing in Tir Conaill Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal Town, F94 FX3A on Friday, March 21 from 5pm to 8pm.

Funeral Mass in St Agatha’s Church, Clar at 11am on Saturday followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Donal’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-agathas-clar-donegal

House private please.

Joe McCormack, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Joe McCormack, Orbeg, Donegal Town.

Mr McCormack passed away peacefully at Sligo University Hospital on Monday, March 17.

Deeply regretted and missed by his beloved wife Renate, children Anton, Fiona and Siobhan, grandchildren Joshua, Liam, Ruairi, Aoife, Oisin, Ciara and Mila and brother Gerard.

Funeral Mass in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mountcharles at 11am Friday, March 21 followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Jenna Shovlin, Portnoo

The death had occurred of Jenna Shovlin, The Rock, Clogher West, Portnoo.

Ms Shovlin passed away suddenly in Manhattan, New York.

She will be sadly missed by her heartbroken parents, Frankie and Kathleen, brothers Christopher (Tanya), Keith (Hannah), nieces Lilly and Jodie, Aunts, Uncles, cousins, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Jenna’s remains will repose at the family home F94 N6C2 until removal on Friday, March 21 to St. Conal’s Church, Kilclooney for funeral Mass at 12 noon.

The funeral Mass will be streamed live on the McCabe’s Funeral Directors Facebook page.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Rosary nightly at 9pm.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to Kevin Bell Repatriation Fund and the Charlie Bennett Fund, care of any family member or McCabe Funeral Directors.

 

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