The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Vera Lawne, Donegal Town
Máire Bonner, Kincasslagh
Bernard Lynch, Buncrana
Mary Callaghan, Redcastle
Michael Boyle, Kilcar
Rob (Malcolm E) Robins, Raphoe
William (Billie) Alexander, Raphoe
Mary Gallagher (née Sweeney), Dunfanaghy
Margaret Foley (née Strain), Burnfoot
Ronan Daly, Rosbeg
Vera Lawne, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Vera Lawne, Drummeny Upper, Donegal Town, peacefully at home.
Sadly missed by her loving husband, Tom, sons, Peter (Roberta) and James (Helen), daughter, Mary (John) grandchildren, Frances, Joseph and Maria, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Vera’s remains will repose at Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal Town from 1pm until 6.30pm on Monday, December 15 with removal from the funeral home to St Agatha’s Church, Clar for 7pm.
Vera’s requiem Mass will be in St Agatha’s Church, Clar at 10am on Tuesday with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers to Donegal Community Hospital patient comfort fund in memory of Vera.
House private at all times please.
Máire Bonner, Kincasslagh
The tragic and unexpected death has taken place at her home of Máire Bonner, née Philpott, of Drumnacart, Kincasslagh, originally from Dublin.
Predeceased by her son, Jamie and parents, Maura and Humphrey.
Sadly missed by her husband, James, son, Aiden, sisters, Adrienne Morgan and Anne-Marie Walden, brother, Bryan Philpott and extended family and friends.
Removal from the Eternal Light, Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny (F92 XE35) on Tuesday, December 16 at 12.30pm to Roarty’s Funeral Home, Derrybeg F92 DN4X.
Her remains will repose at the funeral home from 2pm to 8pm, with rosary at 8pm. Removal after the rosary to her home in Drumnacart.
House private to family and friends only on Wednesday and family only on the morning of the funeral.
Máire’s Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, December 18 at 11am in St. Mary’s Church, Kincasslagh, with burial afterwards in Belcruit cemetery.
Bernard Lynch, Buncrana
The peaceful death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Bernard Lynch, Gransha Road, Buncrana, F93 K2XE, surrounded by his loving family.
Bernard will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Marian, much loved children, Caroline (Paddy), Darrell (Catherine), Sabrina (Darren), Jacqueline (Diarmaid), Danielle (Michael) and Gareth, grandchildren, Jane, Darragh, Layla, Úna, Oisín and Aria.
Predeceased by his parents, Mary and Lawrence and his sisters, Lily, Joan, and Rita. Always remembered by his siblings, Maureen, Lawrence, Ruby, Eileen, Thelma and Geraldine.
Bernard’s remains are reposing at his home where you are all welcome to pay your respects.
Funeral from there on Tuesday, December 16 at 10.20am going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill, for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Funeral be viewed online at churchservices.tv/cockhill.
Mary Callaghan, Redcastle
The peaceful death has taken place at Beach Hill Manor Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family, of Mary Callaghan, Clar, Redcastle.
Beloved wife of Paddy and much-loved mother of Glen, Clodagh and Barry. Dear sister of Bernadette, Beatrice, Josephine and Patsy.
Mary will be deeply missed by her five grandchildren, Matthew, Caitlin, Éabha, Cormac and Paddy, her daughter-in-law, Rosie, her son-in-law, Terence, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Mary’s remains are reposing at her late residence, F93PC58.
Removal from there on Tuesday at 10.30am, going to St Columba’s Church, Drung for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed live on st-columbas-drung – MCN.
Family time please from 10pm to 10am.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Ard Aoibhinn Unit, Carndonagh, c/o any family member or Blaine McCarron – Kelly’s Funeral Directors.
Michael Boyle, Kilcar
The death has taken place of Michael Boyle, Meenacannon and Ballymcfadden, Kilcar.
Michael (90) passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff at Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry.
Predeceased by his dear partner, Gemma, his brothers, John and Francie, his sisters, Mary, Bridget, Kay and Máiread.
Michael will be sadly missed by his sister, Teresa, his many nieces and nephews and a wide circle of family and friends.
Michael’s remains arrived at St Cartha’s Church, Kilcar on Sunday afternoon to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass on Monday, December 15 at 11am with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link: https://www.mcn.live/Camera/st-carthas-church-kilcar,-f94-h2y5
Rob (Malcolm E) Robins, Raphoe
The death has occurred of Rob (Malcolm E.) Robins, Muntertinney, Raphoe, F93 KD72.
Rob will be lovingly missed by his wife Wendy, his sister, his two brothers, and all his extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents.
Rob will reposed at his late residence on Monday, December 15, from 12 noon to 9pm.
Family time, please, on the morning of the funeral.
The funeral cortege will leave his home on Tuesday morning at 10.30am, travelling to Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan, for a 1pm Memorial Ceremony, followed by cremation.
The Memorial Ceremony can be viewed at: www.churchservices.tv/lakelands Password: Crem16T
Family flowers only, please. Wake and funeral private to family and friends.
William (Billie) Alexander, Raphoe
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of William Alexander, known as Billie, Sheskin, Raphoe.
Billie will be sadly missed by his wife, Mabel, his niece, nephews, neighbours and friends.
His remains reposed at Terence McClintock’s Funeral Home, Ballyboe, Convoy on Sunday.
The Funeral Service will take place in Ballylennon Presbyterian Church on Monday, December 15 at 2pm followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice, care of Bertie Houston or Terence McClintock Funeral Director.
The house is strictly private please.
Mary Gallagher (née Sweeney), Dunfanaghy
The death has occurred of Mary Gallagher (nèe Sweeney), Kill, Dunfanaghy, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband, Michael and son-in-law Brendan Duffy. Deeply regretted by her daughters, Marion, Grace, Kathleen, Siobhan, Louise, Sarah and son Brendan, her sons-in-law Julian, Andrew, Andrea, Pàraic and daughter-in-law, Mary, grandchildren and extended family.
Her remains reposed at her late residence.
Funeral Mass in Holy Cross Church, Dunfanaghy, on Monday, December 15, at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Mass can viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/holy-cross-church
Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired to St. Vincent de Paul c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director.
Margaret Foley (née Strain), Burnfoot
The peaceful death has occurred at her home in her 97th year of Margaret Foley, née Strain, Rockstown, Tooban, Burnfoot.
Predeceased by her loving husband, John, infant daughter, Rosemary, son-in-law, Eddie, brothers, James, Phonsie, Harry, Danny and Eamon and sister, Elizabeth.
Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by her loving son and daughters, Elizabeth Murphy, Gerard, Antoinette Toner and Mairead, son-in-law, Martin, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother, Willie John Strain, Gortnaskea and sister, Anna McCarron, Glasgow, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Her remains are reposing at her home where you are all welcome to pay your respects.
Removal from there on Monday, December 15 at 10.15am to St Mura’s Church, Fahan for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.
Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/fahan.
Family time please from 11pm to 11am.
Ronan Daly, Rosbeg
The death has taken place of Ronan Daly, Rosbeg, and formerly of Terenure, Dublin.
Ronan died suddenly but peacefully at home.
Ronan will be sadly missed by his son, Jonathan, brothers, Bob and Aidan, sister, Anne Marie, nieces and nephews, sister-in-law, and especially by his constant companion Mary.
Predeceased by his sister, Deirdre and brother, Paul.
Ronan’s remains will leave Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara on Monday morning December 15 at 10.30am travelling to Service and cremation in Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harolds Cross, Dublin at 3.15pm.
Ronan’s funeral service can be viewed live on https://www.mountjerome.ie/victorian-chapel-service/
