The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Maire Chichibnoud (nee Dilworth), Ballyshannon
Frankie Kerrigan, Ballyshannon
Sally (Sarah) Foy, Stranorlar
Margaret (Maggie) Curran, Creeslough
Peter Timoney, Letterkenny
Margaret Boyle, Kincasslagh
Billy Wilson, Raphoe
Mary Murray, Mountcharles
Colette McLoughlin, Bray and Donegal Town
Paddy Clancy, Ballyshannon
Maire Chichibnoud (nee Dilworth), Ballyshannon
Maire Chichibnoud (nee Dilworth), No 13 Station Road, Ballyshannon, Co Donegal F94 FK37.
Maire passed away suddenly but peacefully at Sligo University Hospital.
Predeceased by her husband Renè Chichibnoud, her parents Ky and Gerry and their son James.
Sadly missed by her son Rodney (Hartion), her brothers Gerry (Mai), Peter (Bridge RIP), Eric (Katherine) RIP Imelda and sister Catherina.
Further Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
Frankie Kerrigan, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Frankie Kerrigan, No 41 Tírconnaill Street, Ballyshannon, peacefully after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family and in the exceptional care of the staff in Sligo University Hospital.
Frankie will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Mary B, his devoted daughter Gráinne, son in law Kieran, sister Carmel (London), brother Jim and sister in law Una (USA), nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at John McGee & Sons funeral home, Belleek Rd, Ballyshannon, F94 ED21 on Tuesday, January 27 from 5pm to 8pm. House Private please. Removal on Wednesday morning from the funeral home to St Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon for 11am funeral mass followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan for 4pm service
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired to Ballyshannon Community Hospital patient comfort fund c/o John McGee & Sons Funeral Directors or any family member.
Frankie’s funeral mass can be viewed live at https://www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon
Sally (Sarah) Foy, Stranorlar
The death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny of Sally (Sarah) Foy, Creggan, Stranorlar. F93 VXYO.
Beloved wife of Desmond, much loved mother to sons Patrick (Ann), Dermott (Christina), Terry, Des (Sharon) Damien, Derek (Sarah) Paul (Ailish) daughters Margaret and Kathleen, dearly loved grandmother to 18 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren, cherished sister of Bertie, Alley, John, P.J., Stanley, Harry, Martin, Margaret, Mary, Tina, Eileen, Ann, Delores, Noeleen, and the late David and Beirne.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her husband, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and friends.
Reposing at her home this evening from 6pm to 9pm and on Tuesday, January 27 from 10am to 9pm.
Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday, January 28 at 10.15 am for 11am requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon.
Private cremation on Thursday, January 29 in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
The requiem Mass can be viewed live on https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers if so desired directly to the Donegal Hospice at https://www.idonate.ie/2625_donegal-hospice.html or care of any family member.
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Margaret (Maggie) Curran, Creeslough
The death has occurred of Margaret (Maggie) Curran (née Gallagher), Ards, Creeslough.
Ms Curran passed away peacefully in her 100th year at the Lakehouse Nursing Home, Portnablagh.
Much loved and sadly missed by her children – Grace (Tommy), Margaret (James), Jim (Kim), Bridget (John), Mary (George), Rose (Andy), grand-children, great grand-children, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.
Pre-deceased by her loving husband, John and siblings.
Her remains will be reposing at her late residence this afternoon from 4pm until 10pm and on Tuesday from 11am until 10pm.
Funeral Mass in St Michael’s Church, Creeslough on Wednesday, January 28 at 11am, 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 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to The Lake House Comfort Fund, Portnablagh c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director.
Peter Timoney, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Peter J Timoney, Ballymacool, Letterkenny, peacefully at home after a long illness bravely borne, surrounded by his loving family and in the compassionate care of hospice staff.
Retired psychiatric nurse, beloved husband of Gorretti and much loved father of John (Marzie), Mark (Maria), Petrina (Mark Grehan), Adele (Lee Evans) and Clíodhna (Paddy Joe Rickard).
Adored grandfather to Clodagh, Anna-Lee, Natalia Rose, Cullen, Seren, Ellie-Mae, Bonnie-Rae and Seán Peadar. Cherished brother of Kathleen Higgins, Angela Gibbons, Anastasia Bagnall, Carmel Collins and Christina Timoney.
Peter is predeceased by his parents, John and Anna Maria, sisters, Veronica, Maria, Josephine, Gertrude and Helena and his brother, Leonard.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and many friends.
Peter’s remains will be reposing at his late residence in Ballymacool (F92 VOT2) today and tomorrow, Tuesday, from 12 noon with Rosary both nights at 9pm.
There will be a shuttle bus in operation from O’Donnell Park from 12 noon until 10pm.
Funeral from there on Wednesday 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 the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.
Margaret Boyle, Kincasslagh
The peaceful death has taken place of Margaret Boyle (née Boner) at the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny, surrounded by her family.
Margaret is survived by her husband, Bernie, daughter, Rose Ann (David), sons, Joe (Mairead) and John Paul (Carol) and her grandchildren, Bradley, Darcie, Cillian and Oisín, her brothers, George, Joe and sister, Madge.
Predeceased by her brother, Jim and sister, Anna.
Margaret’s remains will repose at McGlynn’s Funeral Home, Dungloe (F94ND68) this afternoon from 3pm with rosary at 8pm.
Removal to her home at Mullaghduff, Kincasslagh F94E8D8 after the Rosary.
Reposing at her home on Tuesday from 11am to 9pm.
Funeral Mass at St Mary’s Church, Kincasslagh, F94X362 on Wednesday at 11am followed by interment in Belcruit cemetery.
No flowers please, donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny, care of McGylnn Funeral Directors or any family member.
Billy Wilson, Raphoe
The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Billy Wilson, Shannagh, Raphoe.
Predeceased by his wife, Anne who passed away in 2019.
Billy will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his son, Richard, daughter-in-law, Alison, grandchildren, Kerrie, Sam and Rachel, son, Andrew and daughter-in-law Patricia, grandchildren, Gareth and Ruth.
His remains are reposing at his home.
Leaving from there on Tuesday, January 27 at 12.30pm going to Raphoe Presbyterian Church for Service of Thanksgiving at 1pm.
The house is private please, family and close friends welcome.
Mary Murray, Mountcharles
The death has occurred of Mary Murray, Drimconnor, Mountcharles, peacefully at Aras Mhic Shuibhne, Mullinasole, Laghey.
Predeceased by her husband, Michael, daughter, Margaret, brother, Johnny, sister-in-law, Marion, and parents, Ethel and James.
Sadly missed by her loving family, Ethna (Shaun), Tom (Fiona), Kathleen (Noel), Mary (Willie) and Jimmy (Mel), her son-in-law, Seamus, Linda, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her sister, Kathleen and nephew, Edwin.
Reposing at the residence of her daughter, Mary Burke, Drimconnor, Mountcharles (F94 YX50) this afternoon from 2pm until 9pm for family, neighbours and close friends.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mountcharles at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Patients’ Comfort Fund, Aras Mhic Suibhne, Mullinasole, Laghey.
Colette McLoughlin, Bray and Donegal Town
The death has taken place of Colette McLoughlin (née Conaghan) of Newcourt Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow, formerly Donegal Town.
She died peacefully on Thursday, surrounded by her loving family while in the exceptional care of Mary and Gillian Mangan and their wonderful team at Kinvara House, Bray.
Remembered with love by her devoted family, husband, Patrick (Paddy), daughters, Carina and Suzanne, son, Peter, brothers, Tom and James, sister, Margaret, adored grandchildren, Conor, Jack, Matthew, Ella and Niamh, sons-in-law, Russell and Colin, sisters-in-law, Celine, Margaret, Catherine and Susan, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her daughter, Suzanne’s home (A98YX03) this evening from 5pm until 7pm.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday morning at 11am in St Fergal’s Church, Boghall Road, Bray after which Colette will be laid to rest in Redford Cemetery, Blacklion, Greystones.
Family flowers only, donations if desired in memory of Colette to https://alzheimer.ie/
Paddy Clancy, Ballyshannon
The death has taken place of Paddy Clancy, Creevy, Rossnowlagh Road, Ballyshannon, F94 EOE4 and formerly of Bridge Street, Sligo Town and Dublin.
Peacefully in the gentle and exceptional care of the wonderful doctors, nurses and staff at the Sligo University Hospital. Surrounded by his loving family.
Paddy shall be sadly missed by his wife, Bernadette. Forever remembered by his children; Ciaran, Niamh, Tara and stepdaughter, Patti, grandchildren, Ciara, Georgia, Gerard, Ella, Charli, Jude, Sophie, Conor, son-in-law Alan, daughter-in-law Fidelma, his siblings Mary (RIP),Tommy, Frank, Ann, Catherine, Bernie, Michael, Nuala, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at his late residence on Monday from 2pm to 6pm.
Removal from his late residence on Tuesday at 10.15am to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am with service of interment in the Abbey Assaroe Cemetery.
House private to family outside of reposing times and on the morning of the funeral.
The funeral Mass shall be streamed live on St Patrick’s church page at www.churchservices.tv/Stpatricksballyshannon/
All enquiries can be made to Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon on 087 2485819.
