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Deaths in Donegal, Saturday evening, March 29

The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:

Bridie Doherty, Glenties

Joe Hannigan, Killygordon

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Patrick McCabe, Glenties

Mary McMahon, Muff

Rose O’Brien, Cavan and Buncrana

Eileen Sweeney, Crolly

Brendan McCann, Burnfoot 

 

Bridie Doherty, Glenties

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The peaceful death has taken place of Bridie Doherty (née Maguire), surrounded by her loving family at her home at Mill Road, Glenties F94Y7A8. 

Predeceased by her loving husband, Patrick and brothers, Patsy and Seamus. 

Much loved mother of Patrick (Anne), Anita, Kevin (Geraldine), Shaun (Patricia), Brendan (Imelda), Breege (Michael) and Caroline (Gerard). 

Devoted grandmother to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

Bridie will be sadly missed by her extended family and many friends. 

Bridie’s remains reposed at Shovlin’s funeral home, Sandfield, Ardara on Saturday from 3pm until 7pm followed by removal to her residence. 

House private this evening (Saturday). 

Her remains will repose at her residence on Sunday from 11am until 11pm. 

Family time on the morning of the funeral. 

Funeral Mass on Monday morning at 11am in St. Connell’s Church, Glenties with burial afterwards in the local cemetery. 

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.church services.tv/glenties 

 Joe Hannigan, Killygordon

The death has occurred of Joe Hannigan, Carricknamana, Killygordon, formerly Navenny Street, Ballybofey. 

Joe passed away peacefully in Donegal Hospice on Friday surrounded by his loving family. 

Predeceased by his parent,s Patrick and Rosaleen, Beloved husband of Stephanie, much loved father of Aaron, Joshua, Jordan, Adam, Joel and Jessica, cherished brother of Charlie, Paddy, Aidan, Martin (late Jacqueline) and Bridie (Seamus). 

Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his loving wife, sons, daughter, brothers, sister, nephews, nieces, extended family and wide circle of friends. 

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired directly to Donegal Hospice at https://www.idonate.ie/2625_donegal-hospice.html or care of any family member.  

Remains reposing at McCool’s Chapel of Rest on Saturday and Sunday from 6pm to 9pm. Funeral leaving from there on Monday at 10.20am via Navenny Street, Main Street, Glefinn Street for the celebration of Joe’s life in Jackson’s Hotel at 11am. 

Interment in Drumboe Cemetery.

Patrick McCabe, Glenties

The death has occurred of Patrick McCabe, Cornagrillagh, Glenties and Carnalynch, Bailieborough, Co. Cavan, peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

Former principal of St. Anne’s NS, Maio, Tierworker Co. Meath. 

Predeceased by his parents, John and Nan, his infant brother, Anthony and his infant sister, Brigid.

He will be forever loved and sadly missed by his devoted wife, Winnie (née Mimnagh), his children, Deirdre, Grace, John, Mairéad and Úna, son-in-law, Martin, daughter-in-

law, Regan and grandson, Páidí; his sisters, Rita and Winnie, nieces, nephews,

grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and friends. 

Reposing at his residence (F94 CF86), from 10.30am to 3pm on Tuesday where you are welcome to pay your respects. 

Family time please before this, and on the morning of the funeral.

Removal from his home on Tuesday evening to Holy Family Church, Edeninfagh, F94YA62 arriving at 4pm. 

Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 12 noon which can be viewed on www.memoriallane.ie/livestream followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Irish Cancer Society c/o McGuinness Funeral Directors, or any family member. 

 

Mary McMahon, Muff

The death has occurred at Buncrana Community Hospital of Mary McMahon, née Doherty, Drumhaggart, Muff F93 DX59 and formerly Castlequarter, Inch Island and Dublin. 

Predeceased by her husband William, brothers and sisters, Charlie, Columba, Dominick, Angela, Philomena and Harry Leo. 

Much loved mother of Liam, Mairead, Peter and Una. Loving sister of Patrick, Margaret, John and Dolores.

Mary will be sadly missed by her loving daughters, sons, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, extended family and friends.  

Mary’s remains are reposing at her home where you are all welcome to pay your respects.

Removal from there on Monday morning at 10.15am to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Inch Island for requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.

Requiem Mass can be viewed on Youtube Fahan parish. 

Family time please from 10pm to 2pm.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Buncrana Community Hospital Patients Comfort Fund c/o any family member.

Rose O’Brien, Cavan and Buncrana

The death has taken place of Rose O’Brien (née Bradley), 30 Doon Heights, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan and formerly Buncrana, peacefully at Lisdarn Care Unit, Cavan after a long illness bravely borne.

Predeceased by her parents Madge and Bernard, sisters, Patricia, Mary and Maeve. Sadly missed by her loving husband, Tomás, son, Fergus (Claire), daughters, Ciara (Liam), Orla (Michael), brother, Danny, grandchildren, Kate and Tommy, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. 

Reposing at Lawlor’s Funeral Home, Erne Hill, Belturbet (H14 R583) on Saturday from 5pm until 7pm. Remains arriving at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ballyconnell on Sunday for Funeral Mass at 11.30am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. 

House private to family and  friends only please. The funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link: https://www.churchtv.ie/ballyconnell/

Eileen Sweeney, Crolly

The death has occurred of Eileen Sweeney, Ardveen, Crolly.

Ms Sweeney’s remains will repose in McGlynn’s Funeral Home, Dungloe on Saturday from 3pm to 6pm, followed by removal to her own home in Ardveen, for family, neighbours and friends.

Funeral Mass on Sunday, March 30 at 1pm at St. Crona’s Church, Dungloe, with interment afterwards in Maghery Cemetery.

Brendan McCann, Burnfoot

The death has occurred at his home of Brendan McCann, 2 The Cottages, Burnfoot.

He was the loving son of Joseph and the late Mary.

Dear brother of Annemarie, Sean, Patrick, Louise, Paula and Donna.

He will be sadly missed by his loving father, brothers, sisters, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Brendan’s remains are reposing at his home where all are welcome to pay their respects.

Removal from there on Sunday morning, March 30 at 8.15am to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Inch Island for Requiem Mass at 9am, followed by removal to Lakelands Crematorium, Co Cavan.

Requiem Mass can be viewed on the Parish of Fahan YouTube channel.

Family time please from 9pm to 1pm.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family member. 

 

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