The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
John McCrossan, Letterkenny
Mary Kelly, London and Killygordon
Eileen Campbell, St. Johnston
Sandra Devenney, Ranafast
Marie McGonigle, Ballyshannon
Don Langan, Creeslough and Clare
Rose Byrne, Buncrana
Phil Boyle, Glenties
Marie McGonigle, Ballyshannon
Liam Toland, Carndonagh
Patricia Fisher, Moville
Mary McCafferty, Dublin and Kilmacrennan
John McCrossan, Letterkenny
The peaceful death took place on Monday at Letterkenny University Hospital of John McCrossan, College Farm Road, Glencar, Letterkenny.
Deeply missed by his loving wife Jean, sons Kevin, Eunan, Noel and Brian, daughters-in-law Moya and Maureen, 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, brothers Malachy (Scribley), Liam (Errity, Manorcunningham), Tony (Drumcairn, Manorcunningham), Conal (Derry) and sisters Kathleen Doherty (Derry) and Mary O’Brien (England), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
John is predeceased by his daughter-in-law Nuala, brothers Patsy and Brendan and sisters Susana McCrossan, Bridget Nee and Grace Monaghan.
John’s remains will repose at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny F92 XE35 on Tuesday from 5pm until 8pm. John’s remains will repose at his home on Wednesday which will be private to family only please.
Funeral from there on Thursday at 10.30am going to St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny.
Interment afterwards in Conwal Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Alzheimer’s Society, Donegal Branch, c/o any family member.
Mary Kelly, London and Killygordon
The death took place on December 13, 2024 of Mary (May) Josephine Kelly (née Moss), Barnes, London and formerly Cronalaughey, Killygordon.
She was the 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), Patricia and companion Ted, brothers Hugh (Margaret) and Michael (Patricia), sisters Phylis, Betty (Philip), Fidelma (Paddy), Brigid, Geraldine (Gez), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, and neighbours.
She was predeceased by her brother, Patrick Moss (London).
Reposing at the home of her brother Michael Moss, Meenagoland, Crossroads, Killygordon F93 WRC6 from 6pm this evening, Monday, January 20.
Funeral from there on Wednesday at 10.15am via the Moss family home at Cronalaughey for Requiem Mass at 11am in St. Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon.
Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
Eileen Campbell, St. Johnston
The sudden death has occurred at her home of Eileen Campbell, (née Porter), Creatland, St. Johnston and formerly of Brandywell Avenue, Derry.
Eileen was the beloved wife of Thomas, loving mother of Marina, Paul and her late twins, dear mother-in-law to Kay, devoted grandmother of Daniel, Kirsty, Holly-Anne, Laura, Ciaran and Megan and a dear great-grandmother.
She was the cherished daughter of the late Willy and Mary-Ann, dear and loving sister of the late Josie and Tony and a loving aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle.
Eileen will be reposing at her home on Monday from 5pm.
Funeral leaving there on Wednesday at 10.20am to St. Baithin’s Church, St. Johnston for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Sandra Devenney, Ranafast
The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Sandra Devenney, 70 Ranafast, Annagry, formerly of Edinburgh, Scotland.
Predeceased by her husband, Bernard, daughter, Irene, parents, James and Elise and son-in-law, Paul.
Sadly missed by her daughter, Ann, son, Brian, grandchildren, David, Conor, Thomas, Bailey, Morgan, Nancy and Orna , great-grandchild, Darragh and extended family and friends.
Sandra’s remains are reposing at her home until 8pm this evening (Monday). Rosary at 8pm.
House private after rosary and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday at 11am in St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Annagry. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam or on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook Page.
Marie McGonigle, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Marie McGonigle (née Culleton), The Lantern Bar, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon.
Ms McGonigle passed away peacefully at her late residence on Saturday, January 18.
Reposing at the her residence, The Lantern Bar, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon, F94CK12, today, Monday from 4pm to 8pm.
Removal on Tuesday morning to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon for 11am funeral Mass, followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan for 2.30pm funeral service.
Marie’s funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon
All enquiries to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home on 087 2218483.
Don Langan, Creeslough and Clare
The death has occurred of Don Langan, 3 Main Street, Creeslough and formerly Mullagh, Clare.
Mr Langan passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Annette, daughter Shauna, son Aaron, grandson Zak, son-in-law Steven, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.
Don’s remains will be reposing at the Langan family home at 54 Massinass Cottages, Creeslough, F92F6V6 from Monday at 12 noon.
Funeral Mass in St. Michael’s Church, Creeslough on Wednesday at 11 am with burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-michaels-church
Family time please from 10pm to 12 noon 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 James Harkin, Funeral Director.
Rose Byrne, Buncrana
The death has occurred of Rose Byrne (née Gallagher), 68A Mill Brae, Buncrana.
Ms Byrne passed away in Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, January 19.
Beloved wife of Thomas and much loved mother of John, Valerie McMackin, Stella Lynch, Dermot and Emer Porter.
Loving sister of Adeline Browne, Brendan and Martin Gallagher.
Predeceased by her loving son Thomas and brothers Jim and Joe Gallagher.
Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by her loving husband, sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, her wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Rose’s remains will be reposing at her home from 8pm this evening, Monday, where you are all welcome to pay your respects.
Removal from there on Wednesday at 9.30am to St. Mary’s Oratory, Buncrana for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by interment in Burt Cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/buncrana.
Family time please from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Phil Boyle, Glenties
The death has occurred of Phil Boyle, Station Road, Glenties.
Mr Boyle passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, January 19.
He is predeceased by his parents John and Maryann, brothers, Paddy, John, Gerry, Eamon and sister, Mamie.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife, Bridie, son, Philip (Maeve) Glenties, daughters, Caroline (Desmond) Laghey, Michelle (Paul) Ballybofey, Laura (Shane) Killarney, grandchildren, Lauren, Sophie, Emma, Adam, Enya, Ava, Darragh, Ollie, Phelim, Ciarian, Caoimhe, Rosarie, Farragh and Tony, sisters-in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Mr Boyle’s remains will repose at the family home on Monday from 10am until 10pm.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday morning at 11am in St. Connell’s Church, Glenties, with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.
Family time on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/glenties
Liam Toland, Carndonagh
The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Liam Toland (LT), Carrowreagh Road, Carndonagh (F93E5XN).
Beloved husband of Mary and much-loved father of John, Teresa, Daniel and William.
Deeply regretted by his sisters, brothers, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, extended family, friends and neighbours.
His remains are reposing at his home where all are welcome to pay their respects.
Removal from there on Tuesday morning, January 21 at 10.30am going to Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh for 11am Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on http://www.carndonaghparish.com/
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Friends of Inishowen Hospice, ℅ any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors.
Patricia Fisher, Ballynally, Moville
The peaceful death has taken place at Ballynally, Moville of Patricia Fisher surrounded by all her loving family.
Beloved wife of Aidan and much loved mother of Michael (Fiona), Aphra (Sam), Aideen (David) and Rebecca (Youssef).
Devoted granny of Farrah, Isla, Oisín, Lachlan, Ruairi, Davin, Hugh, Tommy, Mikey, Aisha and Aidan.
Sadly missed by her brother, Michael, nieces and nephew, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Patricia remains are reposing at her home (F93 Y234).
Funeral from there on Tuesday at 1.30pm for 2pm Funeral Mass in St Pius X Church, Moville followed by interment in Ballybrack Cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.movilleparish.com
Family time from 10pm to 11am.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Haematology/Oncology Ward, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
Mary McCafferty, Dublin and Kilmacrennan
The death has taken place of Mary McCafferty, late of Donnybrook and formerly of Kilmacrennan, at St Vincent’s University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her parents, Una and James, her siblings Patrick, Cathal, Una, William, Teresa and Colette.
Lovingly remembered by her sister Lucy, brothers Jim and Hugh, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family, friends and former colleagues at Adelaide Hospital, Dublin.
Removal on Wednesday morning, January 22 to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery.
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