The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:

Ruby Druce, Castlefinn

Bridie Gallagher, Falcarragh

Marie Gallagher, Ramelton

Fergal Marley, Cloghan

Kathleen Patterson, Letterkenny

Maighread Quinn, Downings

Donal Whelan, Ardara

Foncie Ward, Creeslough

Jessie Thompson, Dunfanaghy

Jean Kelly, Castlefinn

Noel Smith, Rathmullan

Greg Rintoul, Donegal Town

Mary Leahy, Bundoran and Glenties

Thomas Gallagher, Manorcunningham

Frank Mongan, Barnesmore

Anna Macauley, Lettermacaward

Donal Feely, Donegal Town

 

Ruby Druce, Castlefinn

The death has taken place of Ruby Druce, at the age of 109, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Predecessed by her parents, George and Lizzie, husband, Jim, brothers, Geordie and James, sisters, Maggie and Molly, her niece, Margo and nephew, Tony.

Survived by her nieces, Carmel and Claire, and nephew, Seamus and extended family and very close friends.

Ruby will be waked at the home of her niece, Carmel Harran, Castlefinn, F93 E67R from 6pm – 9pm Friday 21st March, and Saturday from 12noon until 9pm.

Funeral will take place on Sunday at 12 noon in St. Mary’s Church, Castlefinn, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Mass can be streamed live via Parish Website http://urneyandcastlefinparish.com/

Family time please on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Donegal Carers care of Kennedy’s Funeral Directors or any family member. 

Bridie Gallagher, Falcarragh

The peaceful death has taken place at her late residence of Bridie Gallagher, Drumfin, Falcarragh,  F92F791.

Predeceased by her husband, John, her son, Joe, sisters, Marie, Madge and Eileen, brothers, Joe and Pat.

Survived by her daughters, Patricia, Eileen and Bernadette, sons, Danny, John Anthony and Paul. Also sadly missed by her sister, Elizabeth and brother, Hughie, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law and sons-in-law.

Bridie’s remains reposed at her late residence, Drumfin, Falcarragh on Friday evening for family only.

Everyone is welcome to pay their respects on Saturday between 11am and 9pm and again on Sunday between 11am and 9pm.

Rosary both nights at 9pm.

Funeral Mass on Monday at 12 noon in St Fionan’s Church, Falcarragh with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Family time after the rosary and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on mcn.live or on https://bit.ly/SweeneyFuneral

Marie Gallagher, Ramelton

The peaceful death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Marie Gallagher, , Swilly Park, Ramelton F92 E3W6. 

Deeply regretted by her loving husband, Joe, son, Michael, daughter-in-law, Kate, brothers, John, Jim and Frank, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, her life-long friend and Michael’s godmother, Mary Cullen, her niece, Maryann, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. 

Predeceased by her niece, Amanda Milner. 

Reposing at her home. Funeral Mass on Sunday at 2.30pm in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. 

Funeral Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Mary’s Church, Ramelton on the following link:

https://www.churchservices.tv/ramelton

Rosary at 9pm. House private on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Ramelton Community Hospital and Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member or Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors. 

Fergal Marley, Cloghan

The death has taken place of Fergal Marley, Gortiness, Cloghan and Fintona, Co. Tyrone.

Fergal is predeceased by his father, Willie. He will be sadly missed by his partner, John, his mother, Noreen, his sister Fionnuala, his nephew, Caolán, and his nieces, Leah and Aoibhin.

Fergal’s remains will repose at the family home from 1pm on Saturday until 9pm. Funeral Mass will take place on Sunday in Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Glenfin, at 11am, with interment afterwards in Kilteevoge Cemetery, Glenfin.

A rosary will take at 8pm on Saturday, with family time from 9pm, and on the morning of the funeral. 

The funeral Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam.

Kathleen Patterson, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Kathleen Patterson (née Shiels), 17 Ashbrook, Letterkenny, F92 XPR8 (formerly of Cashel, Kindrum, Fanad). 

Kathleen will be deeply missed by her loving husband, Stephen, son, Adrian, daughters-in-law, Catriona and Moira, granddaughters, Nessa and Oonagh, brothers, J.P. and George (Maria), sisters, Susan and Anne (Chris), nieces, nephews and friends.

Kathleen is predeceased by her son, Ciarán, sister, Margaret and brothers, Hugh and Gerard.

Her remains will be reposing at her late residence from 1pm on Saturday.

Funeral Mass in St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny at 11am on Monday with burial afterwards in Fanavolty Cemetery, Kindrum, Fanad.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the palliative care team, Letterkenny University Hospital.

Maighread Quinn, Downings

The sudden death occurred of Maighread Quinn (née Boylan), Rosapenna, Downings on Thursday, March 20, peacefully at her home. 

Dearly beloved wife of Peter, and sadly missed by her daughters, Catherine and Aine, son-in-law, Andrew, and her grandchildren, Aoife, Liam and Sinead, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, dear friends, and extended family. 

Reposing at her home, The Villas, Rosapenna, Downings, F92 PP21.

Family time please from 9pm until midday. 

The funeral will take place on Sunday at 11.30am in St. John The Baptist Church, Carrigart. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. 

The funeral will be live streamed on the Mevagh Parish Facebook Page. 

Family flowers only please.

Donal Whelan, Ardara

The death has occurred of Donal Whelan, Hillhead, Ardara.

Donal will be sadly missed by his daughter, Aoife, his parents, Bart and Rosemarie, his brothers and sisters, Sandra, JohnJoe, Adrian, Ronan, Tracy, Cathy, Kieran, Mary and aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. 

Remains reposing at McCabe’s Funeral Home, Ardara on Saturday and Sunday  from 4pm until 8pm followed by private removal to the family home, Hillhead, Ardara.

Funeral from there on Monday, March 24  going to the church of the Holy Family, Ardara for funeral Mass at 11am followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, County Cavan at 3pm.

House private please and on the morning of the funeral

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Donegal Hospice. 

Foncie Ward, Creeslough

The death has taken place of Foncie Ward, Knocknafaugher and Ards, Creeslough.

Mr Ward (96) passed away in Derby, England on Wednesday, March 12.

Predeceased by his parents Charlie and Margaret, brothers Charlie, Paddy and Con, sisters Mary Ann, Susan, Rose Margaret and Veronica.

Beloved husband of Margaret, much loved father of Charlie, John, Michael, Brendan and Ann, father in law of Mary, Sally and Carol and dearly loved Grandad of Máiread, Fionnuala, Aisling, Jordan, Cavan, Caomhán and Ella.

The Vigil Mass took place at English Martyrs Church, Derby, on Friday,  March 21.

Foncie’s remains will then be taken to St. Michael’s Church, Creeslough, arriving on Saturday, March 22, at 6:30 pm, where he will repose overnight.

The Funeral Mass will be held at 11 am on Sunday, March 23, followed by burial in Doe Cemetery.

Funeral can be viewed online at https://mcn.live/Camera/st-michaels-church

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Irishheart.ie c/o any family member or James Harkin Funeral Director, Creeslough.

Jessie Thompson, Dunfanaghy

The death has taken place at the Lake House Nursing Home of Jessie Thompson (née Boyd), Rockhill, Dunfanaghy,  F92 K8Y7.

Jessie will be deeply missed by her beloved husband David, sons, Kenneth (Lisa), David (Hayley), daughters, Jenny (Barry) and Helen (Jamie), grandchildren, Jayke, Nathan, Tara and Bóann, extended family and friends.

Jessie’s remains will be reposing at her late residence from 6.30pm on Friday for close family only.

Wake will take place on Saturday  from 12 noon to 9pm, everyone welcome.

Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral Service in St. John’s Church, Ballymore on Sunday at 3pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to The Lake House Comfort Fund c/o any family member or James Harkin Funeral Director, Creeslough.

Jean Kelly, Castlefinn

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Jean Kelly, Hillhead, Castlefinn, F93 H275.

Much loved wife of James, dearly loved mother of Francie, beloved daughter of Teresa and the late Francie and sister of Grace, Jacqueline, Frances and Martin.

Reposing at her home.

Funeral leaving her home on Saturday at 11.30am for Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Castlefinn at 12 noon.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, son, brother, sisters and family circle.

Family time please from 10pm to 11am.

The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam here https://www.facebook.com/urneycastlefinnparish/.

Noel Smith, Rathmullan

The death has taken place of Noel Smith, Glebe, Killygarvan, Rathmullan, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Theresa, son Mark, daughter Sandra, daughter-in-law Andrea, grandchildren Amelia and Joshua, extended family and friends.

Reposing at his home. House private please at the request of the deceased.

Funeral service on Saturday, March 22 at 2pm in St Columba’s Church of Ireland, Rathmullan. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Oncology Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o any family member or Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.

Greg Rintoul, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Greg Rintoul, Donegal Town, formerly Wicklow and Edinburgh, peacefully at Galway University Hospital.

Deeply regretted and forever missed by his beloved wife, Irene, children, Jamie (Nikola) and Jenny (Anthony) and his adoring grandchildren, Max, Bonnie, Sam and Isla.

Greg passed after a courageous battle surrounded by love from all his family including siblings Hugh, Heather, Martin, Kevin, Tara and David.

Predeceased by his parents Hugh and Irene and siblings Robyn, Violet and Linda.

Greg will be missed by all his and Irene’s extended family and a wide circle of friends and neighbours.

Remains will repose at Gallagher’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles, (F94X02N) on Sunday from 2pm until 6pm.

Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Killymard followed by burial immediately afterwards in the local cemetery.

House strictly private at all times, family flowers only, all donations in lieu of the Irish Cancer Society.

Mary Leahy, Bundoran and Glenties

The death has taken place of Mary Leahy, (née Doogan), No. 1, Church Rd, Bundoran and formerly of Glenties.

She died on Thursday,  peacefully in the exceptional care of all at Sligo University Hospital.
Predeceased by her beloved daughter, Elizabeth.

Mary will be forever loved and sadly missed by her loving family, her sons, Pat, Daniel and Tommy, daughters, Sheila, Angela and Bernadette, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, her beloved 19 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, close family friend Bernie Coffey and all her relatives, neighbours and great friends, especially all the Doogan and Ward families.

Mary will repose at Breslin’s Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran F94E92F on Sunday from 2pm to 7pm where all are most welcome.

Removal from Breslin’s on Monday at 10.30am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am.

Removal afterwards to St. Ninnidh’s Cemetery for burial service.

Mary’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie

Leahy’s Hairdressers and B&B, No.1, Church Rd, Bundoran will remain closed until further notice.

House private please.

Thomas Gallagher, Manorcunningham

The death has taken place at his home of Thomas Gallagher, Upper Corkey, Manorcunningham F92 X252.

Deeply missed by his loving wife, Ann-Marie, sons, Charlie (Claire) and Stephen (Yvonne) and grandson, Aron, sisters, Annie May Roddy (Derry), Margaret Wadhwa (Canada) and Virginia Lynch (Pluck, Manorcunningham), brother, Johnny (Canada), nieces, Karen, Fiona, Dearbhla, Róisín and Sarah, grand-nieces and nephews, Eimear, Ethan, Conor, Penny-Rose, Beau and great-grandniece, Ada, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Thomas is predeceased by his brother, Cathal.

Thomas’ remains are reposing at his late residence on Friday from 12 noon, with Rosary at 9pm.

Funeral from there on Saturday  at 10.15am going to All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/newtowncunningham.

Interment afterwards in St. Columba’s Church Cemetery, Drumoghill. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Respiratory Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.

 

Frank Mongan, Barnesmore

The death has occurred of Frank Mongan, Cullionboy, Barnesmore.

Mr Mongan passed away suddenly in London on Tuesday, March 4.

Predeceased by his parents Frank and Rita. Deeply loved and sadly missed by his son Ciaran (Rebecca), grandchildren, Eoghan and Ava, brothers Seamus (Eileen), Liam (Mary), Sean (Kay), Joe, Noel (Veronica), Pat, Eunan (Marie) sisters Mary, Breid (Denis), Rita (David), nephews, nieces, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family and many friends.

Frank’s remains will repose in the Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Donegal Town, F94FX3A from 2pm on Friday, March 21 until 9pm and from 2pm until 7pm on Saturday, March 22.

Funeral Mass on Sunday morning, March 23 at 10am in St Agatha’s Church, Clar with burial immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to Kevin Bell Trust, care of any family member or Faulkner Funeral Undertakers.

House private at all other times please.

Anna Macauley, Lettermacaward

The death has occurred of Anna Macauley, Peamount Healthcare, Dublin and formerly of Lettermacaward.

Ms Macauley passed away suddenly but peacefully in the tender care of the staff at Peamount Healthcare on Sunday, March 16.

Predeceased by her parents Joe and Margaret and her siblings Sadie, Mary, Jim, Leo, Tony, and Michael.

Anna will be very sadly missed by her sister Nora, brothers Joe and Pat, nieces, nephews, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, and friends.

Reposing at Fanagan’s Funeral Home, Willbrook, Rathfarnham on Friday, March 21 from 4.30pm to 6pm.

Removal on Saturday morning to the Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by cremation in Mount Jerome Crematorium.

Donal Feely, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Donal Feely, Glebe Court, Donegal Town and formerly of The Station House, Donegal Town.

He died peacefully in Sligo University Hospital.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Betty, son Donal Óg, daughter-in-law Bernie, granddaughters Tara, Niamh, Aíne.

Survived by his sisters Rita, Renee, Isobel, sister-in-law Gaye (Hughes) nieces and nephews.

Reposing in Tir Conaill Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal Town, F94 FX3A on Friday, March 21 from 5pm to 8pm.

Funeral Mass in St Agatha’s Church, Clar at 11am on Saturday followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Donal’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-agathas-clar-donegal

House private please.