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Deaths in Donegal, Sunday, April 13

The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: 

Brigid Coyle, Falcarragh

Ena Jacob, Dunfanaghy

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Ethna Harrison, Rathmullan 

Damien Walsh, Mountcharles

Eileen McGonigle, Clonmany

Angela Cunningham, Carrick

Cormac McMonagle, Cloghan 

Bernadette Hannon, Ballyshannon and Sligo

Philomena Hunt, Waterford and Donegal Town

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Brigid Coyle, Falcarragh

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Brigid Coyle, Falcarragh and formerly of Willow Grove, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Brigid will be deeply missed by her sisters, Mary and Nora, her nieces, her nephews and her very close and loving cousins and friends in America.

Brigid is predeceased by her sisters, Kitty, Sally and Teresa and her brothers, John and Jimmy

Her remains will repose at Sweeney’s Funeral Home, Ballyboes, Falcarragh, F92RW32 from 6pm to 9pm on Monday with rosary at 9pm.

Funeral from there on Tuesday, April 15 for12 noon Mass in St Fionan’s Church, Falcarragh with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

The funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/falcarragh-parish-church

https://bit.ly/SweeneyFuneral

Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Ena Jacob, Dunfanaghy

The death has taken place in Áras Uí Dhomhnaill Nursing Home of Ena Jacob, Cloonmass, Dunfanaghy.

Much loved and sadly missed by her son-in-law, David Wilson, grand-daughters, Caroline and Elaine, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. 

Predeceased by her husband, Thomas and daughter, Linda. 

Her remains reposed at the home of her grand-daughter, Caroline and John Friel, Cloonmass, Dunfanaghy.

Funeral Service in St. John’s Church, Ballymore on Sunday, April 13 at 3pm. Burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. 

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

Ethna Harrison, Rathmullan

The peaceful death has taken place at her home of Ethna Harrison (née Quinn), Market Street, Rathmullan and formerly The Abbey, Ballyshannon.

Predeceased by her husband, Graham and her daughter, Sarah.

Deeply regretted by her extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at the residence of Martin and Anne Friel, Red Brae, Rathmullan, F92 X382, on Sunday from 3pm until 9pm.

Removal from there on Monday at 9am going to St Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon for funeral Mass at 11am.

Cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 3.45pm.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Patrick’s Church Ballyshannon on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/Stpatricksballyshannon

Donations in lieu of flowers to the Donegal Hospice, c/o Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.

Damien Walsh, Mountcharles

The death has occurred at Donegal Community Hospital of Damien Walsh, Upper End, Mountcharles F94 K8P9.

Beloved son of Carmel and the late Sean, much loved father of Kelvin, cherished brother of Catriona (Scott), Sharon (Michael), Sinead (Aaron), cherished uncle to Caoimhe, and Ellie-Mae. 

Remains reposing at his late residence on Saturday from 6pm to 9pm and on Sunday from 2pm to 9pm.

Funeral leaving from there on Monday at 11.30am for Requiem Mass at 12 noon in Sacred Heart Church, Mountcharles.

Interment afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery, Stranorlar.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the Donegal Community Hospital or  Donegal Hospice.

Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Eileen McGonigle, Clonmany

The peaceful death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice of Eileen McGonigle, Chapel Glen, Clonmany, F93XY20.

Beloved wife of Michael and much loved mother of Geard, Catherine, Angela, Georgina, Roisin, Owen and Elaine. Deeply regretted by her sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, sisters, nephews, nieces and the wider family circle.

Eileen’s remains will be reposing at the family home on Sunday from 3pm.

The wake is private to family and close friends at the request of the deceased please.

Funeral from there on Tuesday at 10.40am going to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany for requiem Mass at 11am followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 5pm.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice ℅ any family member or McFeeley Funeral Directors.

Eileen’s funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/clonmany.

Angela Cunningham, Carrick

The peaceful death has taken place of Angela Cunningham (née Boyle), at home on Teelin Road, Carrick, under the exceptional care of Barbara, her home helps, the palliative care team and family members and neighbours. 

Angela is predeceased by her husband, Connie and son, J.P., her parents, Hughie and Maggie, her brother, Joe Joe and sisters, Catherine (Kelly) and Anna (McHugh). 

Angela will be greatly missed by her sons, Michael (Siobhan), Dessie (Marie), Conal (Nikki), Hughie (Michaela) and Shaun (Ashling), her sisters, Mareet (O’Donnell) and Teresa (McGinley), her brothers-in-law, Barney (Cunningham) and Jim (Kelly), her sisters-in-law, Nellie (Boyle), Bernie (Cunningham) her grandchildren, Nicole, Leeza, Adam, Cara, Jamie, Evie, Jack, Senan, Conn and Johnny, nieces and nephews and by her many family members and friends.  

Reposing at her late residence on Sunday from 11am. Removal on Monday morning from her late residence to St Columba’s Church, Carrick for Requiem Mass at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. 

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Donegal Hospice through Curran’s Funeral Services or any family member. 

Cormac McMonagle, Cloghan 

The sudden death has taken place of Cormac McMonagle, Meenagoland, Cloghan, F93 D927. 

Cormac is predeceased by his mother, Margaret, father, Francie and brother, Barney. 

Sadly missed and deeply regretted by his wife, Margaret, daughter, Nadia, brother, Eddie (Maureen) and sister, Peggy (Neilie), nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Cormac will repose at his home from 4pm on Sunday, April 13. 

Requiem Mass in St. Colmcille’s Chapel, Fintown on Tuesday at 12 midday with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. The Funeral Mass can be viewed on Teach Pobail Cholmcille Facebook page. 

Rosary nightly at 9pm with family time from after the rosary until 11am on Monday and also on the morning of the funeral. 

Bernadette Hannon, Ballyshannon and Sligo

The death has taken place in her 100th year, of Bernadette Hannon, Ballyogan, Culleens, Co. Sligo. 

She died peacefully in the gentle and exceptional care of the wonderful nurses and staff at the Ballyshannon Community Hospital, and her nephew Gus.   

Predeceased by her sisters, Mary-Kate, Kitty, Theresa, Josephine, Fidelma, Ethnea and her brothers, Michael James and John Patrick. Bernadette will be missed by her brother, Gus, nieces and nephews and extended family. 

Funeral cortège will arrive on Monday to the Holy Family Church, Kilglass for Reception Prayers at 5pm to repose overnight.

Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Tuesday in the Holy Family Church, Kilglass at 12 noon, with service of interment in St. Patrick Cemetery, Enniscrone, Co. Sligo.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the Ballyshannon Community Hospital, c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon. 

Philomena Hunt, Waterford and Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Philomena Hunt, (née Maguire), Doneraile Place, Tramore, Waterford, X91WK11 and Donegal Town. 

Philomena passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, April 12.   

Predeceased by her beloved husband, Michael.   

Philomena will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children, John, Mary, Trish, Michael, and Declan, and her adoring grandchildren, Ciara, Liam, Holly, Ailish, Rory, Olivia, Áine and Molly. 

Philomena will be forever remembered by her nieces and nephews, in-laws, relatives, extended family, wonderful neighbours, and many friends.   

Philomena will be reposing at her residence in Tramore, Co. Waterford on Monday from 5pm to 7pm. All are welcome. 

Requiem Mass will take place on Tuesday at 10am at the Church of The Holy Cross, Tramore, Co. Waterford. Anyone wishing to take part in Philomena’s Requiem Mass remotely please follow the link –  Mass Link

As per Philomena’s wishes, a private cremation service will take place at a later date.  

Philomena’s funeral cortège will walk from Lodges Corner, Tramore Credit Union, at approximately 940 am to arrive for her Requiem Mass.  

House private please outside reposal time. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society. 

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