The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Joe McGrath, Burt
Sandra Scanlon, Dublin and Convoy
Marie Halpin, Dublin and Malin Head
PJ Murray, Killygordon
Jim Martin, Laghey
Josephine (Josie) Chambers, Ballybofey and Lifford
Kathleen Breslin, Ardara
Annie Curran, St Johnston
Bernard Conaghan, Killybegs
Beryl Doherty, Malin Head
Paddy Doherty, Gleneely
Edward (Eddie) Lynch, Linsfort, Buncrana
Margaret Gillespie, Kilcar and Mayo
Joe McGrath, Burt
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Joe McGrath, Speenogue, Burt.
Predeceased by his parents, James and Peggy and his sister, Grace McDaid.
Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his brothers and sisters, Anthony, Kathleen McCorriski, Charlie, Loretta Bonner, Angela Doherty, Declan and Martin, his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Joe’s remains will be reposing at his late residence from 3pm on Tuesday where you are all welcome to pay your respects.
Removal from there on Thursday, February 19 at 10.30am to St. Aengus’ Church, Burt for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in Burt Cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/burt.
Family time please from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Medical 3, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member or Shaun Murphy Funeral Director.
Sandra Scanlon, Dublin and Convoy
The death has occurred of Sandra Scanlon at Newpark Care Centre, Co Dublin.
Sandra was the eldest daughter of the late Billy and Elsie Scanlon, The Bungalow, Convoy.
Sister of Gill (the late Richard), Iona (David), Hilary (Rodney).
Much loved niece of Evie and Auntie of Judith, Gemma, Gary and Amy.
Great Auntie to Marlow, Nora and Mabel.
Sandra’s remains will be reposing at Terence McClintock’s Funeral Home, Convoy, F93 WF54 on Tuesday from 2.30pm – 4.30pm and 6.30pm – 8.30pm.
A service of Thanksgiving for Sandra’s life will take place in St Ninian’s Parish Church, Convoy on Wednesday at 2pm with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to Newpark Care Centre Patients Activities Fund care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director.
Marie Halpin, Dublin and Malin Head
The death has taken place of Marie (Theresa) Halpin, (née Doherty), Balbriggan, Co. Dublin and formerly of Crega, Malin Head.
She died suddenly on Saturday, February 14 at Duleek Nursing Home following a brief illness.
Marie will be sadly missed by her loving husband, Leo, son, Martin (Longford), daughter-in-law, Fiona, grandchildren, Thomas and his wife, Meabh, Shane and his wife, Ann, Steven and his wife, Sarah, great-grandchildren, Callum, Hannah, Clodagh, Kai, Naoise, Daniel, Tadhg, Ryhs, Ada and Róisín, brothers, James, Patrick and Brendan, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Remembering especially deceased members of Maire and Leo’s family.
Reposing at McNally’s Funeral Home, Balbriggan on Wednesday from 5pm – 7pm.
Removal on Thursday to S.S. Peter & Paul’s Church, Balbriggan arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium.
No flowers or Mass cards please.
Donations in lieu, if desired to St. Francis Hospice, Raheny.
Both services can be viewed live on the following links respectively –
https://www.balbrigganparish.com/web-camera
https://www.dctrust.ie/location/dardistown/dardistown-chapel-webstreaming.html
PJ Murray, Killygordon
The death has occurred at his late residence of PJ Murray, Meenagoland, Crossroads, Killygordon.
Predeceased by his parents, Barney and Bridget, and his brothers, Benny and PJ, much loved brother of Seamus (Kathleen), and Bridget.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his brother, sister, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposing at the home of his brother Seamus Murray, Carrickmagrath, Ballybofey, F93 KHP4, this evening from 6pm to 9pm and on Tuesday, February 17 from 12 noon to 9 pm.
Rosary both nights at 9pm.
Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday, February 18 at 10.30pm for requiem Mass at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoneill.
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.
Jim Martin, Laghey
The death has occurred of Jim Martin, Carrack Bar, Laghey.
Mr Martin passed away peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Aras Mhic Shuibhne Nursing Home, Mullinasole on Sunday, February 15.
Pre-deceased by his beloved wife, Evelyn.
Son of Daniel and Mary. Brother of Mary, Peter, Sean and Donald (deceased). Brother of Gabriel (Teresa), Manchester.
Much loved father of Tracy (Vincent), John (Francis) and Gerard (Caroline).
Devoted grandfather of Sarah, Luke, Ruth and Keiva.
Special family friend Teresa.
Jim will be dearly and lovingly remembered, and sorely missed, by his brother, nieces, nephews, cousins, the Horan family, neighbours and many friends.
Jim’s remains reposed today in Aras Mhic Shuibhne Nursing Home from 4pm until 7pm.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday morning at 11amin St Brigid’s Church, Ballintra followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Josephine (Josie) Chambers, Ballybofey and Lifford
The death has occurred of Josephine (Josie) Chambers (née Porter), 2 Sessiagh View, Donegal Road, Ballybofey and formerly Lifford.
Ms Chambers passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, February 14.
Beloved mother of Elaine (Matt), Donna (Late Terence), Mark, Michael and the late baby Garry.
Loving nannie of Michaela, Garry, Mark, Joe and the late baby Elaine and baby Keelan.
Devoted wife of Michael, dearest sister of Robbie Porter and the late Mena Browne and infant Lenny.
Josephine’s remains are reposing at her late home 2, Sessiagh View, Donegal Road, Ballybofey F93 F4E1.
Funeral leaving her late home on Wednesday, February 18 at 10.20am (via Ard McCool) for requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am.
Interment afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery.
The requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam on the link below;
https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar
The Rosary will be prayed both nights at 9pm.
Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sorrowing daughters, sons, grandchildren, husband, nephews, nieces, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Kathleen Breslin, Ardara
The death has occurred of Kathleen Breslin, Lower Monargan, Ardara.
Ms Breslin passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital after a short illness and surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, February 15.
Predeceased by her husband, John Neil and sons, Joe and Oliver.
Deeply regretted by her daughter, Caroline (Joe MacHugh), son, Paddy (Ann), daughters-in-law, Ann and Mary, nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, brother Paddy, sister Ethna McLoone, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Her remains are reposing at McCabe’s Funeral Home, Common, Ardara, F94 VCK1 today from 2pm until 9pm.
Funeral Mass in Church of the Holy Family, Ardara on Tuesday, February 17 at 11am.
Burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
House private please.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny care of McCabe funeral directors.
The funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link: https://mcn.live/Camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara
Annie Curran, St Johnston
The death has occurred of Annie Curran (née Brown), Trensallagh, St Johnston.
Annie will be lovingly missed by her daughters and sons, Christina, Bernie (Brian), Damien (Rosina), Liam (Catherine), Paul (Jeanette), Siobhan (Noel), her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her nieces, nephews, and all her extended family and friends.
Annie is predeceased by her husband, Joe, parents, Mary and Andy Brown, grandson, Jordan, great-grandchildren, Martin and Michael, her brother, James Henderson.
Annie is reposing at her late residence.
Funeral from her late residence on Tuesday morning, February 17 at 10.30am, travelling to St. Baithin’s Church, St Johnston for 11am requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to St. Johnston Resource Centre, c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
Bernard Conaghan, Killybegs
Bernard Conaghan, February 14, Church Road, Killybegs, passed away peacefully in Sligo Hospital.
Reunited in heaven with his loving parents, Packie and Catherine, brother, Patsy, brother-in-law, John, Frankie and Derek and sister-in-law, Maria.
Sadly missed by his loving wife, Susie, children, Brian, Gary, Sue-Ann and Noreen.
Also sadly missed by his siblings, Mary (Jimmy), Michael (Marion), Patricia, Angela, and Susanna, sons-in-law, Chris and Pauric, daughters-in-law, Siobhan and Debbie, grandchildren, extended family and many kind friends.
Remains reposing at McBrearty’s Funeral Home, Killybegs this afternoon from 3pm to 6pm followed by removal to his residence for family and friends.
Removal on Tuesday, February 17 to St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs for 11am funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.
Mass will be streamed live at https://mcn.live/Camera/st-mary-of-the-visitation-church-killybegs.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland via any family member or McBrearty Funeral Directors.
Beryl Doherty, Malin Head
The death has occurred of Beryl Doherty (née King), Seaview Cottage, Slievebawn, Malin Head, peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband, Benny and her son, Mark (Debbie).
Much loved mother of Caroline (Tony) and Katherine (Michael) and cherished grandma of Michelle, Mark, Dale, Rachel, Hugh, Eoghan and Kaitlyn and great-grandma of Ruby, Violet, Sam, Joe, Thomas and Orlagh.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her nieces, Linda and Christine, close friend, Ann, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Beryl’s remains are reposing at her home (F93 Y2P4), where everyone is welcome to pay their respects.
Funeral from there on Tuesday, February 17, at 3pm for 3.30pm requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church Lagg, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time from 9pm to 11am.
All flowers are welcome.
Paddy (Sean) Doherty, Gleneely
The death has occurred of Paddy Doherty (Sean) Tulmore, Gleneely, peacefully at Carndonagh Community Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his wife, Mary, his daughter, Ann and his granddaughter, Mary Ann.
Much loved father of Marina, Dolores (Joe) and Bernadette (Gary) and devoted grandfather to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sisters and brothers, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Paddy’s remains are reposing at Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh F93 E4FN today from 12pm to 3pm and 6pm to 9pm, where everyone is welcome to pay their respects.
Funeral from there on Tuesday, February 17 at 10.20am for 11am requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Bocan, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on www.culdaffparish.com.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Patients’ Comfort Fund, Carndonagh Community Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
Edward (Eddie) Lynch, Linsfort, Buncrana
The death has occurred in Luton, Bedfordshire of Edward (Eddie) Lynch, formerly of Menaloobin, Linsfort, Buncrana.
Predeceased by his parents, John and Sarah and his brother, John.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his wider family circle and friends.
Eddie’s remains arrived at Star of the Sea Church, Desertegney this evening, February 16 at 5.30pm for Prayers of Reception.
Reposing overnight followed by requiem Mass on Tuesday morning at 11am.
Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Margaret Gillespie, Kilcar and Mayo
The peaceful death has occurred of Margaret Gillespie (neé Corrigan) of Kings Cross, London. Formerly of Achill, Co Mayo.
Predeceased by her loving husband, Charles, late of Cashlings, Kilcar.
Sadly missed by her nieces and nephews, nieces-in-law and nephews-in-law and her extended family and friends in Ireland and England
Margaret’s remains arrived to St Cartha’s Church, Kilcar this evening to repose overnight.
Requiem Mass on Tuesday, February 17 at 12 noon followed by burial in the local cemetery.
