The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:

Stephen ‘Ann’ O’Donnell, Rann na Feirste

Eileen Graham, Gortlee, Letterkenny

Laurence Sweeney, Shannon, Co. Clare and Ballybofey

Kevin McCallion, Newtowncunningham

Margaret Patton, Ballybofey

Jim O’Donnell, Muff

Nellie McGuinness, Glenties

Mary Harkin, Churchill

Nuala McFadden, Cnoc Fola

Martin Loughrey, Rathmullan

James McGrory, Letterkenny and Buncrana

 

Stephen ‘Ann’ O’Donnell, Rann na Feirste

The peaceful death has occurred of Stephen ‘Ann’ O’Donnell, Rann na Feirste, surrounded by his loving family, in the Donegal Hospice.

Predeceased by their first born baby son, grandchild, Pio, parents, Peadar and Ann and his brother, Patsy.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Bríd, sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen (Róisín), Gavin (Moya) Damien (Orlaith);  grandchildren, Caoimhe, Ultán, Ruadhán, Bláithín, Croía agus Áine; his sisters, Bridie, Margaret, Caitríona, Anne Marie and brother, John.

Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, extended family and many friends.

Reposing at his late residence in Rann na Feirste (F94 F9W9) from midday Monday and Tuesday.

Rosary on both nights at 8pm.

Family time only following the Rosary and on the morning of the funeral please.

Requiem Mass at midday on Wednesday, August 13 in St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Anagaire (F94 KO22) with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to the the Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association, Dungloe Community Hospital and the Donegal Hospice.

Live stream of the funeral ceremony on st-marys-star-of-the-sea-church – MCN and on Annagry Parish Facebook Page.

 

Eileen Graham, Gortlee, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place at Hillcrest Nursing Home, Letterkenny of Eileen Graham (née Fleming), formerly of Gortlee, Letterkenny.

Predeceased by her husband, Fred, she is sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children, Trevor (Patricia) and Caroline (Ted), and grandchildren, Kerry, Alison, Callum and Ryan.

Reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny  (F92 XE35) from 5pm to 7pm on Tuesday, August 12, where you are most welcome to pay your respects, followed by removal to Trinity Presbyterian Church.

Service of Thanksgiving to be held in Trinity Presbyterian Church, Upper Main Street, Letterkenny at 2pm on Wednesday followed by committal in Gortlee Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers if desired to the Alzheimer’s Society, Donegal Branch, c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

Laurence Sweeney, Shannon, Co. Clare and Ballybofey 

Kevin McCallion, Newtowncunningham

The death has taken place of Kevin McCallion, 3 Colehill, Newtowncunningham, F93 HFH7.

He died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by parents, Owen and Lizzie and sister, Kathleen McNamara.

Survived by his loving wife, Helena, son, Lee (Claire), daughters, Deborah Brown (Emmet) and Shauna Kelly (Michael), his grandchildren, Ella, Adam, Rhys and Miya.

Deeply missed by brothers, Danny, Jackie (Jean) and Dessie (Mary), sisters, Sadie (Charlie), Geraldine (Pat) and Patricia (Frankie), nieces, nephews, extended family members, neighbours and many friends.

Kevin’s remains will repose at his late residence from 11am on Monday.

Funeral from there on Wednesday for requiem Mass at 11am in All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only.

Margaret Patton, Ballybofey

The peaceful death has occurred at Altnagelvin Hospital, Derry, of Margaret Patton, Knock, Ballybofey. F93 D43F.

Predeceased by her husband, Edwin and daughter, Theresa, much loved mother to Anne (Damien), Edwin (Christina), Martin (Michaela) Kevin (Rachel), cherished grandmother of Jason, Ryan, Jack, Jamie, Joey, Emily, and Sophie.

Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her daughter, sons, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, and friends.

Remains reposing at her late residence on Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon concluding with the Rosary at 9pm each day.

Funeral leaving from there on Monday at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoneill at 11am. Interment in the adjoining churchyard.

The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish YouTube channel.

Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Jim O’Donnell, Muff

The very peaceful death, following a short illness, has taken place of Jim O’Donnell, Warren View Manor, Muff and formerly of Glenmakee, Carndonagh.

Predeceased by his beloved wife, Ella and his sister, Patricia and brothers, Benny and Hugh.

Much loved and adored father of Jackie (Gordon), Jenny (Mike), Marie (Simon) and Teresa (Seamus).

Loving grandad of his cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Jim will be deeply missed by his sisters, Kathleen and Anne, brothers, Packie, Liam, Denis, Charlie and Eamonn, sisters and brothers in-law, along with his many nieces and nephews.

He will be fondly remembered by the wonderful staff at Warren View Manor and his lifelong friends and neighbours.

Jim’s remains are reposing at his home at Warren View Manor, Muff where everyone is welcome to pay their respects on Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon to 9pm on both days.

Funeral from there on Monday at 10.20am for 11am Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.carndonaghparish.com

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice, ℅ any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Nellie McGuinness, Glenties

The peaceful death has occurred, surrounded by her loving family, of Nellie McGuinness, Main Street, Glenties.

Predeceased by her parents, Frank and Mamie, brother, Jim, sister, Zita and brothers-in-law, Seamus McCloskey and Jim Wilson.

Sadly missed and forever loved by her sister, Mary (New York), sister-in-law, Maureen (Glenties), nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends.

Nellie’s remains will repose at her late residence from 12 noon until 10pm today, Sunday and on Monday with rosary both nights at 9pm.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11am in St. Connell’s Church, Glenties with interment afterwards in the local cemetery.

Funeral mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/glenties

Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to the MS Society Ireland, c/o any family member.

Mary Harkin, Churchill

The death has taken place of Mary Harkin, (née Mc Kay), Corderry, Churchill (F92 W5D5).

She died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was predeceased by parents, Edward and Grace McKay and her husband, Paddy (January 2020).

Deeply regretted by her nieces, nephews, extended family members, neighbours and friends.

Mary’s remains are reposing at the residence of her niece, Frances Harkin, Corderry, Churchill F92 W5D5.

Funeral from there on Monday for requiem Mass in St. Colmcille’s Church, Glendowan at 11am followed by interment in Templedouglas Cemetery.

Family time from 10pm until 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Nuala McFadden, Cnoc Fola

The death has taken place at her home of Nuala McFadden, Cnoc Fola, originally of Brinlack, Gaoth Dobhair.

Predeceased by her parents, Paddy Jimi and Madgie, son, Noel, son-in-law, Rónán and sisters, Máire, Treasa and Gráinne.

Sadly missed by her husband, John Ghracie, daughters, Graceanne (Ray) and Bernie, sons, Neil (Margaret), Pádraig (Eileen), Damian (Debbie), Liam (Gina), Peadar (Rosie), sister, Kitty, brothers, Muiris, Billy, Joe, Peadar and Pádraig, 15 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and extended family and friends.

Nuala’s remains are reposing at her home  (F92 K6F7) on Sunday and Monday from 12 noon to 8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm.

House private after the rosary and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11am in Teach Pobail Cholmcille, Cnoc Fola, with interment 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 flowers only please, donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice.

Martin Loughrey, Rathmullan

The peaceful death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, of Martin Loughrey, Red Brae, Rathmullan.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife, Kathleen, daughters, Kathy Cussen (Ian), Navan, Co. Meath, Emer Loughrey, Rathmullan, Aoife McMenamin (Shay), Rathmullan, son Lee Loughrey, Rathmullan, adored grandchildren, Cormac, Ailbhe and Davin, sisters, Nora McFadden, Kilmacrennan, Renee Rodgers, Ballyshannon, sister-in-law, Monica Crawford, Glencar, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.

Predeceased by his parents, May and Neil Loughrey, Red Brae and sister, Marian Canning.

Reposing at his home from 1pm on Monday August 11. House private please.

Requiem Mass at 11am on Wednesday, August 13 in St. Joseph’s Church, Rathmullan.

Burial afterwards in Rathmullan Cemetery.

Mass can be viewed on MCN Media St Joseph’s Church, Rathmullan.

James McGrory, Letterkenny and Buncrana

The peaceful death has taken place of James McGrory, 2 Beechwood Road, Letterkenny, formerly Sharagore, Linsfort, Buncrana, retired telephonist of the Revenue Commissioners.

Survived by his beloved wife, Catherine, sons, Seamus (Letterkenny), Niall (Jacqueline) (Omagh), daughters, Ellen and Maria (Letterkenny), Aoife Carroll (Michael) (Glenswilly).

Loving grandad to his cherished grandchild M.J.

Deeply missed his family, brothers, Neil and Denis (Linsfort), sister, Anne Fullerton (Buncrana), nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends.

Reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny (F92 XE35) on Monday from 2.30pm to 4.30pm where you are most welcome to pay your respects, concluding with removal to St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for reception prayers at 5pm.

Reposing overnight for 11am Requiem Mass on Tuesday which can be viewed at  www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny, followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery.

House private please.

Family flowers only please, donations if wished to the Donegal Hospice, c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.