The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
– Esther Mahon, Ballyshannon
– Margaret Bradley, Letterkenny
– Willie O’Connor, Carndonagh
– Maureen Quinn, Frosses
– Teresa Gallagher, Donegal Town
– Rita (Margaret) Quinn, Letterkenny
– Dinny McLaughlin, Buncrana
– Tom Cassidy, Bundoran and Westmeath
-Mary (May) Josephine Kelly, Killygordon
Esther Mahon, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Esther Mahon (née Kerrigan), 53 Erne Dale Heights, Ballyshannon.
Ms Mahon passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, December 19.
Predeceased by her husband Jimmy, sadly missed by her son Jim, daughter Julie (Edward), grandchildren Maurise (Maurice), Amanda, and Tyler, her brothers and sisters Doreen, Noelle, Josie, Frances, Michael, Assumpta and Mary, nieces, nephews and all extended family and friends.
Predeceased by her mother and father Jimmy and Maureen and her brothers and sisters Sally, Jimmy, Pa and Anne.
Reposing at her late residence on Friday, December 20 from 1pm till 9pm.
House private at all other times please.
Removal on Saturday morning from her residence going to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon for 11 am Funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the Abbey Cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Sligo University Hospital or The Palliative Care Team c/o any family member or John McGee & Sons funeral directors.
Esther’s Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon
All enquiries to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home on 087 2218483
Margaret Bradley, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Margaret Bradley (née Laughlin), 52 Dr McGinley Road, Letterkenny and formerly of Rahan, Letterkenny.
Ms Bradley passed away in Letterkenny University Hospital on Thursday, December 19.
Predeceased by her loving husband Willy, Sadly missed by her heartbroken children William (Claire), Johnny (Brenda), Jackie (Martin), Josephine and Caroline and grandchildren.
Her remains will be reposing at her late residence from 11am-10pm on Friday, December 20 with Rosary at 9pm.
Funeral Mass at 11am on Saturday, December 21, in St. Eunan’s Cathedral with burial afterwards in Leck Cemetery.
https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Willie O’Connor, Carndonagh
The death has occurred of Willie O’Connor, Malin Road, Carndonagh.
Mr O’Connor passed away peacefully at the Donegal Hospice, in his 101st year, on Wednesday, December 18.
He is predeceased by his loving wife Annie, his daughter Rose and his infant child Mary.
Much loved father of Shaun (Margaret), Pat (Kathleen), Liam (Ann), Noel (Anna), Anthony (Kathryn) and Michael (Ann).
Deeply regretted by his sons, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Removal from his son Michael’s residence, Malin Road this evening, Friday at 5:30pm going to Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass on Saturday morning at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Nazareth House or Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors.
Maureen Quinn, Frosses
The death has occurred of Maureen Quinn, Ballybrillaghan, Frosses.
Ms Quinn passed away peacefully at Aras Mhic Suibhne Nursing home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, December 18.
Maureen is survived by her sisters Bernadette Gallagher (Danny) and Kathleen Mc Hugh, Mullinbuoys (Terence), sister in law Michelle, Niece, nephews and grandnephew.
She is predeceased by her parents Eddie and Mary and her brothers Eamonn and Harry.
Removal from Gallagher’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles on Friday, December 20, going to the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses for 12 noon funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
Teresa Gallagher, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Teresa Gallagher (née Muldoon), Ardeskin Heights, Donegal Town.
Ms Gallagher passed away peacefully at Aras Mhic Shuibhne Nursing Home on Wednesday, December 18.
Much loved wife of Gerry Gallagher (deceased 2018), mother of baby Mary Joe (deceased).
Sadly missed by her brother Seamus and sister Annette (Dunphy) and all her nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by brothers, Frank, Fr Paddy, Fr Leo, Sean and Eamon and by her sister Mary (Boyle).
Funeral mass at 11am Friday, December 20, followed by burial in Killymard Cemetery.
Rita (Margaret) Quinn, Letterkenny
The death has taken place of Rita (Margaret) Quinn (née Mc Monagle), 3 Bracken Lea, Letterkenny.
Ms Quinn passed away on Tuesday, December 10.
Predeceased by her husband Pat, their son Peter, her sister Julie and brothers Jim and Eddie.
She is survived by her daughters Margo, Nicola, Helena, and Angela, her son in law Nana, and her granddaughters Clodagh, and Eibhlin.
Rita’s Requiem Mass will take place on Friday, December 20, at 11am in St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny.
Burial afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery.
The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny
Dinny McLaughlin, Buncrana
The death has occurred of Dinny McLaughlin, Shandrum, Drumfries, Buncrana.
Mr McLaughlin passed away on Tuesday, December 17.
Dinny is predeceased by his parents James and Mary, his brother Pat, sisters Katie and Mary RIP.
Dinny will be sadly missed and never forgotten by his loving sisters Annie and Bridget, his nephews and nieces, grand-nephews / nieces, cousins, neighbours and his family from his music circle.
Funeral from his late residence on Friday, December 20, leaving at 10am for 11 am requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Cockhill with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill
Tom Cassidy, Bundoran and Westmeath
The death has occurred of Tom Cassidy, 29 Gaelic Park, Bundoran and formerly of Rathowen, Westmeath.
Mr Cassidy passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Our Lady’s Hospital, Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim.
Beloved husband of the late Kathleen and grandfather of the late Jennifer (Boland).
Tom will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his loving family, his sons Mel (Martina), Thomas (Deirdre), James (Lorraine), daughters Doris, Eilish, Patricia (Liam), Siobhan (Eamon) and Deirdre (Micheal), his adored 19 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren and all his relatives, neighbours and friends.
Removal from Breslin’s Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran on Friday morning, December 20 from his late residence at Gaelic Park Drive, Bundoran 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, Newtown, Bundoran for burial service.
Tom’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie
Flowers are most welcome.
Mary (May) Josephine Kelly, Killygordon
The death has occurred of Mary (May) Josephine Kelly (née Moss) Killygordon, Donegal.
The death has occurred of Mary (May) Josephine Kelly (née Moss), Barnes, London. Formerly of Cronalaughey, Killygordon, Donegal, December 13.
Beloved daughter of the late Edward and Mary Ellen Moss.
May will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her heartbroken daughters Mary (Martin), Jacqueline, Rachel (Nigel), and Patricia, brothers Hugh (Margaret) and Michael (Patricia), sisters Phylis, Betty (Philip), Fidelma (Paddy), Brigid, Geraldine (Gez) and Ted, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Predeceased by her brother, Patrick Moss (London).
Funeral Arrangements later.
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