The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Fiona Higgins, Letterkenny
Margaret Mallon, Kilmacrennan
Daniel Galvin, Glenties
Eugene Quinn, Dublin and Donegal Town
Peter Gilmartin, Cork and Bundoran
Pat Broderick, Ballyshannon
Roisin Lee, Ballyshannon
Gloria Patterson, Raphoe
Denis Dunnion, Donegal Town
Vincent Tully, Ballindrait
Jane Greene, Redcastle
Maria McCole, Redcastle
Julie (Ula) Ryan, Stranorlar
William (Liam) McCrossan, Strabane and Milford
Eddie Gallagher, Letterkenny
Geraldine Coleman, Killybegs
Brigid Bradley, Letterkenny
Fiona Higgins, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Fiona Higgins (née McGinley), 44 Glenoughty Close, Letterkenny, who passed away peacefully on Monday, surrounded by her loving family, in the wonderful care of the staff of Letterkenny University Hospital.
Predeceased by her father, Charlie McGinley and her brother-in-law, Ollie Horgan.
Beloved wife of Joe and devoted mother of Alison, Dónall, Rónan and Sarah.
Fiona will be sadly missed by her loving husband, daughters and sons, her mother, Eileen and sisters, Anita, Maureen (Jack), Deirdre (Daithi), Michelle (Cormac), brothers Liam, Domhnall, Cathal and Donnacha (Áine) parents-in-law Margaret and Francis, sisters-in-law Tina and Rachel, brothers-in-law, Kieran and Frankie, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends.
Reposing at her home 44, Glenoughty Close, Glencar, Letterkenny, (F92V0Y8), on Monday from 6pm until 10pm and Tuesday, December 23 from 10am to 10pm.
Family time after 10pm on Monday and Tuesday and on Wednesday morning.
Requiem Mass on Wednesday, December 24, at 11am in St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny, which can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by interment in Conwal Cemetery.
Family time, please, on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if wished to the Oncology Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.
Margaret Mallon, Kilmacrennan
The peaceful death has taken place of Margaret Mallon (née Whoriskey), Tawney Lower, Kilmacrennan, F92 WY98, surrounded by her loving family in the exceptional care of the nurses and staff of Áras Uí Dhomhnaill Nursing Home, Milford.
Dearly loved mother of Harry (Mary), Breda Morning (Frank), Gerry (Kathleen), Denis (Martina) and Shaun (Kathleen).
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her 15 grandchildren, brothers, Charlie, Eddie and John, sisters, Betty Patton and Madge Wilson, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, John, sisters, Mary McBride, Sadie Lafferty and Grace Durrell.
Reposing at her home.
Requiem Mass on Wednesday, December 24 at 11am in St Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan, F92 VX23.
Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Columba’s Church Kilmacrennan on the
following link: St. Columba’s Kilmacrenan
Family time from 11pm until 11am.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Áras Uí Dhomhnaill Residence Comfort Fund, c/o any family member.
Daniel Galvin, Glenties
The peaceful death has occurred in the Donegal Hospice of Daniel Galvin, Altar Bridge, Glenties and formerly of Dublin.
Sadly missed by his loving wife, Mary, sister, Betty, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, niece, nephews, extended family and friends.
Daniel’s remains will repose in Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara (F94 A250 ) on Monday, December 22 from 5pm until 8pm.
Daniel’s funeral Mass will take place in St. Connell’s Church, Glenties at 11am on Tuesday with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/glenties
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.
Lying in repose at Fanagan’s Funeral Home, Aungier Street, Dublin 2 (D02 R702) on Tuesday from 2pm to 4pm.
He 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.
Pat Broderick, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Pat Broderick, Parkview, Ballyshannon and formerly of Abbeyfeale, Limerick.
Mr Broderick passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, December 21.
Predeceased by his beloved son Patrick.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Rosaleen, daughter Sarah, son Joe, son-in-law Nick, grandchildren Jack, Sam and Lauren, brothers Con and Mossie, sisters Joane, Breda and Noreen, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
House strictly private at all times.
Requiem Mass on Tuesday, December 23 at 11am at St Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon followed by burial afterwards in Abbey Cemetery.
Pat’s funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to North West Hospice c/o John McGee & Sons Funeral Directors or any family member.
Roisin Lee, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Roisin Lee, 33 Cluain Barron, Ballyshannon.
Ms Lee passed away peacefully in the exceptional care of the wonderful doctors, nurses and staff at the Ballyshannon Community Hospital surrounded by her family on Sunday, December 21.
Predeceased by her husband John, son John Noel, daughter-in-law Fiona, sister Mairéad and brother James.
Sadly missed and forever remembered with love by her sons and daughters, Colman (Anne), Marian (Neville), Colette (John), Patrick (Colette), Jarlath (Anne Marie), Connell (Siobhán), Martin (Sinéad), Ronan (Xujuan), Roisin (Mauro) and Ken (Joanne), daughter-in-law Fiona, her 31 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, and her sister Mary.
Reposing at John Magee Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 23 from 2pm to 7pm.
Removal on Wednesday, December 24 at 10.15am to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11 o’clock, with service of interment in the Abbey Cemetery.
Family flowers only.
Donations in lieu if desired in memory of Roisin to the Ballyshannon Community Hospital Patient Comfort Fund c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Director, Ballyshannon or any family member.
Gloria Patterson, Raphoe
The sudden death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Gloria Patterson, née Bell, Cooladerry, Raphoe.
Predeceased by her son, David and son-in-law, Paddy.
Beloved wife of Ernie. Much loved mother of sons, Will (Marie), Bobby (Lynda) and daughter, Aileen. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren, Harry, Lily, Megan and Georgia, her sisters, Daphny and Yvonne, brothers, Leonard and Gerald, her wider family circle and many friends.
Gloria’s remains will repose at Terence McClintock’s funeral home at Ballyboe, Convoy (F93WF54) today from 5pm to 9.30pm, where you are welcome to call to pay your respects.
The funeral will be on Tuesday, arriving at Raphoe Presbyterian Church at 12.30pm for Service of Thanksgiving for her life followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Raphoe Presbyterian Church, care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director.
The funeral home is private to family only please on the morning of the funeral.
Denis Dunnion, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Denis Dunnion, Railway Park, Donegal Town, peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Sadly missed by his loving wife, Cath, sons, daughters, son-in-laws, daughter-in-law, his beloved grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers and sisters, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Denis’s remains will repose in Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal Town, F94 FX3A from 2pm until 9pm today.
Denis’s funeral Mass will be in St Mary’s Church, Killymard at 11am on Tuesday with burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Donations in lieu of flowers to the Solace Centre, Donegal Town care of Faulkner Funeral Directors or any family members.
House strictly private please.
Vincent Tully, Ballindrait
The death has occurred of Vincent Tully, Mullanagung, Ballindrait, Lifford.
Lovingly missed by his wife, Frances, his sons and daughters, Paul (Mary), Martin (Bridget), Marguerite (Michael), Vincent (Lisa), Michael and Finola; his 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, sister‑in‑law, Bridie Tully, nieces, nephews, and all his extended family and friends.
Vincent was predeceased by his parents, Martin and Mary Ellen, Cappa, Co. Galway, his daughter, Mary Frances, and baby, Maeve Joanette.
Vincent will repose at Kelly’s Funeral Home, Oakfield, Raphoe F93 KP0N, today from 5pm to 9pm, with Rosary at 9pm.
Funeral from Kelly’s Funeral Home on Tuesday at 10.15am, travelling via Tully’s Tyres to St. Patrick’s Church, Murlog, for 11am requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed online at: https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/.
Family flowers only, please.
Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Irish Wheelchair Society, c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
Jane Greene, Redcastle
The death has occurred of Jane Greene, The Cottages, Redcastle, peacefully at Nazareth House, Fahan.
Predeceased by her husband, Joe and much loved mother of Margaret, Jane (Peter) and Joseph (Adele).
Cherished granny of Cathal (Sarah), Jane (Stephen), Peter, Joseph, Adam, Ellen, and John and great-granny of Lucas, Ava, Riona and Lucas.
Predeceased by her infant sister, Cassie, her sisters, Roseann, Bridget and brother, Michael.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sisters and brother, Kate, Mary, Pat and Aggie, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Jane’s remains are reposing at her home (F93 RF84).
Funeral from there on Tuesday at 10.30am for 11am requiem Mass in St. Columba’s Church, Drung, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on www.stcolumbasdrung.net.
Family time from 10pm to 11am.
No flowers please at the request of the deceased.
Maria McCole, Redcastle
The death has occurred of Maria McCole, Carrickmaquigley, Redcastle F93 TN0F, peacefully at the Donegal Hospice surrounded by all her loving family.
Beloved wife of Dan and much loved mother of Kathleen (Seamus), Mary (Páid), Patrick (Berni) and Deirdre (Gary)
Cherished granny of James, Meadhbh, Oisín, Odhrán, Codi and Tyler.
Predeceased by her sister, Chrissie.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sister, Peggy, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Maria’s remains are reposing at her home where you are all welcome to pay your respects.
Funeral from there on Tuesday at 1.30pm for 2pm requiem Mass in St. Columba’s Church, Drung, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on www.stcolumbasdrung.net.
Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
Julie (Ula) Ryan, Stranorlar
The peaceful death has taken place under the compassionate care of the staff at Brindley Manor Nursing Home, Convoy of Julie (Ula) Ryan (née McLaughlin), 16 Admiran Park, Stranorlar.
Predeceased by her parents, George and Margaret McLaughlin, her sister, Kay Gallagher, and beloved husband, Patrick.
Ula is survived by her children, Emmett (Catherine), Sharon (Jim) Shona (Zack), Patrick (Philomena), her adored grandchildren, her sisters, Julie and May and brother, George.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her loving sons, daughters, brother, sisters, brothers and sisters-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, and her many good neighbours and friends.
Remains reposing at the home of her son and daughter-in-law Emmett and Catherine at Knock, Ballybofey F93 K6DY today from 12 noon until 9pm.
Rosary at 9pm.
Funeral leaving from there on Tuesday at 10.15am for requiem Mass at 11am in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar.
Interment afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery.
The requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar.
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, directly to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland or care of any family member.
William (Liam) McCrossan, Strabane and Milford
The death has occurred at Altnagelvin Hospital of William (Liam) McCrossan, 12, Eden Terrace, Strabane BT82 8EN and late of Bunlin, Milford.
Deeply missed by his loving wife, Elish, sons, Pauric and Sean (late Eamonn) and daughter, Fiona (Walsh). Sadly missed by his grandchildren, Gary, Karen, Michael, Kieran, Lizzie and Laoise and great-grandchildren, Sophia and Dáithí.
Reposing at the family home.
Funeral from the family home on Tuesday at 9.30am for requiem Mass at 10am in the Church Of The Immaculate Conception, Strabane.
Interment afterwards in Strabane Cemetery.
Family time please from 9pm until 12 noon and on the morning of the funeral.
Eddie Gallagher, Letterkenny
The death has taken place at his home of Eddie Gallagher, 27 Windmill View, Glencar, Letterkenny F92 AHE0 and formerly Arranmore Island.
Deeply missed by his sister, Nancy Manning (Dublin), nieces and nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours in Letterkenny and Arranmore Island.
Eddie’s remains will be reposing at his late residence today from 12 noon until 10pm with Rosary at 9pm.
Funeral from there on Tuesday at 10.15am going to St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 11am requiem Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny.
Interment afterwards in Conwal Cemetery, Letterkenny.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.
Geraldine Coleman, Killybegs
The death has occurred suddenly of Geraldine Coleman, 99 Emerald Drive, Killybegs and formerly of Lurgan, Co Armagh.
Predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Christine Ryder and her sisters, Cathy, Gemma and Anne.
Sadly missed by her husband, Denny, her children Naoise, Jordan, Shea and Ciara, sisters, Mary, Noelle, Carmel and Celine, brother, Joe, grandchildren, Cillian and Maya, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Remains reposing at her residence (F94 TD34) today from 12 noon until 9pm.
Removal from her residence at 10.30am on Tuesday for 11am funeral Mass in St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
Mass will be streamed live.
House private on the morning of the funeral please.
Brigid Bradley, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Brigid Bradley (née McGinley), Glencar Road, Letterkenny, F92 N79E, peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by husband, Con (2016), parents, Bernard and Catherine McGinley, siblings, John, Katie, Peter, Peggy, Mary, Sarah and baby Rose in infancy.
Devoted mother to son, John (Mary), daughters, Noreen, Kathleen Elliott (John) and Mary Doherty (Seamus).
Fondly remembered by her sister Nellie O’Brien, nine grandchildren, extended family members, neighbours and many friends.
Brigid’s remains will repose at her late residence today from 12noon until 10pm.
Funeral from there on Tuesday afternoon going to St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for requiem Mass at 1pm followed by interment in new Leck Cemetery.
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
