The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Gloria Patterson, Raphoe
Denis Dunnion, Donegal Town
Vincent Tully, Ballindrait
Jane Greene, Redcastle
Maria McCole, Redcastle
Julie (Ula) Ryan, Stranorlar
William (Liam) McCrossan, Strabane and Milford
Eddie Gallagher, Letterkenny
Geraldine Coleman, Killybegs
Brigid Bradley, Letterkenny
Mary Murphy, Ballyshannon
Thomas Meehan, Raphoe
Regina Crumlish, Ballyshannon
James Anthony Green, Massachusetts and formerly of Drung, Quigley’s Point
Neil Gibbons, Clonmany
Gloria Patterson, Raphoe
The sudden death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Gloria Patterson, née Bell, Cooladerry, Raphoe.
Predeceased by her son, David and son-in-law, Paddy.
Beloved wife of Ernie. Much loved mother of sons, Will (Marie), Bobby (Lynda) and daughter, Aileen. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren, Harry, Lily, Megan and Georgia, her sisters, Daphny and Yvonne, brothers, Leonard and Gerald, her wider family circle and many friends.
Gloria’s remains will repose at Terence McClintock’s funeral home at Ballyboe, Convoy (F93WF54) from 7.30pm – 9.30pm on Sunday and on Monday from 5pm – 9.30pm, where you are welcome to call to pay your respects.
The funeral will be on Tuesday, arriving at Raphoe Presbyterian Church at 12.30pm for Service of Thanksgiving for her life followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Raphoe Presbyterian Church, care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director.
The funeral home is private to family only please on the morning of the funeral.
Denis Dunnion, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Denis Dunnion, Railway Park, Donegal Town, peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Sadly missed by his loving wife, Cath, sons, daughters, son-in-laws, daughter-in-law, his beloved grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers and sisters, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Denis’s remains will repose in Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal Town, F94 FX3A from 2pm until 9pm on Monday.
Denis’s funeral Mass will be in St Mary’s Church, Killymard at 11am on Tuesday with burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Donations in lieu of flowers to the Solace Centre, Donegal Town care of Faulkner Funeral Directors or any family members.
House strictly private please.
Vincent Tully, Ballindrait
The death has occurred of Vincent Tully, Mullanagung, Ballindrait, Lifford.
Lovingly missed by his wife, Frances, his sons and daughters, Paul (Mary), Martin (Bridget), Marguerite (Michael), Vincent (Lisa), Michael and Finola; his 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, sister‑in‑law, Bridie Tully, nieces, nephews, and all his extended family and friends.
Vincent was predeceased by his parents, Martin and Mary Ellen, Cappa, Co. Galway, his daughter, Mary Frances, and baby, Maeve Joanette.
Vincent will repose at Kelly’s Funeral Home, Oakfield, Raphoe F93 KP0N, on Sunday from 5pm to 9pm, and Monday from 5pm to 9pm, with Rosary each night at 9pm.
Funeral from Kelly’s Funeral Home on Tuesday at 10.15am, travelling via Tully’s Tyres to St. Patrick’s Church, Murlog, for 11am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed online at: https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/.
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Irish Wheelchair Society, c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
Jane Greene, Redcastle
The death has occurred of Jane Greene, The Cottages, Redcastle, peacefully at Nazareth House, Fahan.
Predeceased by her husband, Joe and much loved mother of Margaret, Jane (Peter) and Joseph (Adele).
Cherished granny of Cathal (Sarah), Jane (Stephen), Peter, Joseph, Adam, Ellen, and John and great-granny of Lucas, Ava, Riona and Lucas.
Predeceased by her infant sister, Cassie, her sisters, Roseann, Bridget and brother, Michael.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sisters and brother, Kate, Mary, Pat and Aggie, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Jane’s remains are reposing at her home (F93 RF84).
Funeral from there on Tuesday at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in St. Columba’s Church, Drung, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on www.stcolumbasdrung.net.
Family time from 10pm to 11am.
No flowers please at the request of the deceased.
Maria McCole, Redcastle
The death has occurred of Maria McCole, Carrickmaquigley, Redcastle F93 TN0F, peacefully at the Donegal Hospice surrounded by all her loving family.
Beloved wife of Dan and much loved mother of Kathleen (Seamus), Mary (Páid), Patrick (Berni) and Deirdre (Gary)
Cherished granny of James, Meadhbh, Oisín, Odhrán, Codi and Tyler.
Predeceased by her sister, Chrissie.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sister, Peggy, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Maria’s remains are reposing at her home where you are all welcome to pay your respects.
Funeral from there on Tuesday at 1.30pm for 2pm Requiem Mass in St. Columba’s Church, Drung, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on www.stcolumbasdrung.net.
Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
Julie (Ula) Ryan, Stranorlar
The peaceful death has taken place under the compassionate care of the staff at Brindley Manor Nursing Home, Convoy of Julie (Ula) Ryan (née McLaughlin), 16 Admiran Park, Stranorlar.
Predeceased by her parents, George and Margaret McLaughlin, her sister, Kay Gallagher, and beloved husband, Patrick.
Ula is survived by her children, Emmett (Catherine), Sharon (Jim) Shona (Zack), Patrick (Philomena), her adored grandchildren, her sisters, Julie and May and brother, George.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her loving sons, daughters, brother, sisters, brothers and sisters-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, and her many good neighbours and friends.
Remains reposing at the home of her son and daughter-in-law Emmett and Catherine at Knock, Ballybofey F93 K6DY on Sunday, December 21 from 7pm to 10pm and on Monday from 12 noon until 9pm.
Rosary both nights at 9pm.
Funeral leaving from there on Tuesday at 10.15am for Requiem Mass at 11am in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar.
Interment afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery.
The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar.
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, directly to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland or care of any family member.
William (Liam) McCrossan, Strabane and Milford
The death has occurred at Altnagelvin Hospital of William (Liam) McCrossan, 12, Eden Terrace, Strabane BT82 8EN and late of Bunlin, Milford.
Deeply missed by his loving wife, Elish, sons, Pauric and Sean (late Eamonn) and daughter, Fiona (Walsh). Sadly missed by his grandchildren, Gary, Karen, Michael, Kieran, Lizzie and Laoise and great-grandchildren, Sophia and Dáithí.
Reposing at the family home. Funeral from the family home on Tuesday at 9.30am for Requiem Mass at 10am in the Church Of The Immaculate Conception, Strabane.
Interment afterwards in Strabane Cemetery.
Family time please from 9pm until 12 noon and on the morning of the funeral.
Eddie Gallagher, Letterkenny
The death has taken place at his home of Eddie Gallagher, 27 Windmill View, Glencar, Letterkenny F92 AHE0 and formerly Arranmore Island.
Deeply missed by his sister, Nancy Manning (Dublin), nieces and nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours in Letterkenny and Arranmore Island.
Eddie’s remains will be reposing at his late residence on Sunday from 6pm until 10pm and on Monday from 12 noon until 10pm with Rosary both nights at 9pm.
Funeral from there on Tuesday 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 Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.
Geraldine Coleman, Killybegs
The death has occurred suddenly of Geraldine Coleman, 99 Emerald Drive, Killybegs and formerly of Lurgan, Co Armagh.
Predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Christine Ryder and her sisters, Cathy, Gemma and Anne.
Sadly missed by her husband, Denny, her children Naoise, Jordan, Shea and Ciara, sisters, Mary, Noelle, Carmel and Celine, brother, Joe, grandchildren, Cillian and Maya, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Remains reposing at her residence (F94 TD34) on Sunday from 3pm to 9pm and on Monday from 12 noon until 9pm.
Removal from her residence at 10.30am on Tuesday for 11am Funeral Mass in St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
Mass will be streamed live. House private on the morning of the funeral please.
Brigid Bradley, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Brigid Bradley (née McGinley), Glencar Road, Letterkenny, F92 N79E, peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by husband, Con (2016), parents, Bernard and Catherine McGinley, siblings, John, Katie, Peter, Peggy, Mary, Sarah and baby Rose in infancy.
Devoted mother to son, John (Mary), daughters, Noreen, Kathleen Elliott (John) and Mary Doherty (Seamus).
Fondly remembered by her sister Nellie O’Brien, nine grandchildren, extended family members, neighbours and many friends.
Brigid’s remains will repose at her late residence on Sunday from 4pm to 10pm and on Monday from 12noon until 10pm.
Funeral from there on Tuesday afternoon going to St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for requiem Mass at 1pm followed by interment in new Leck Cemetery.
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Mary Murphy, Ballyshannon
The death has taken place of Mary Murphy, East Rock, Ballyshannon, peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband, Packie. Mary will be dearly missed by her family, Keith (Mairead), Arylene, Gavin (Louise), Michelle (Dave), Cathy (Joe) and Padraig, her niece, Tina and daughter, Terri, her grandchildren, Siobhan (RIP), Brian, Padraig, Shane, Shauna, Grace, Kerry, Eoghan, Cillian, Megan and her great-grandchildren, Cain, Fiadh and Arabella.
Reposing on Sunday at the residence of her daughter, Michelle and son-in-law, Dave’s home, Ashbrook Drive, Rossnowlagh Road, Ballyshannon, F94 Y228 from 1pm to 5pm with the house private to family outside of reposing times.
Removal from her late residence on Monday at 11.45am to arrive at St. Joseph’s Church, The Rock for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon with service of interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Mary to the Dialysis Unit at Sligo University Hospital c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon.
Thomas Meehan, Raphoe
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Thomas Meehan, known as Tommy, 17 Cathedral Hill, Raphoe.
Predeceased by his parents, Tommy and May and brother, Don.
Tommy will be forever loved and cherished by his wife, Rose, daughters, Angela, Susan and Lorraine, sons, Antony, Christopher and Garrett, their partners, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
His remains will repose at Terence McClintock’s Funeral Home at Ballyboe, Convoy (F93WF54) on Sunday from 3pm to 6pm, where you are welcome to call to pay your respects.
The house is strictly private please at the request of the deceased.
The funeral will leave from his home at 17 Cathedral Hill on Monday at 10.30am, going to St Eunan’s Church, Raphoe, for Funeral prayers at 11am, followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 2.30pm.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Surgical Two Ward, Letterkenny University Hospital, care of Terence McClintock Funeral Director.
Regina Crumlish, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Regina Crumlish (née McGinley) in Wigan, England, on December 13.
Regina will be sadly missed by her husband, Patrick, her daughters, Matilda, Annabelle and Mary, her sons, Alex and Paddy; her parents, Hughie and Ann McGinley, her sisters, Mary and Melissa, and her brothers, Willie, Hughie, Michael, and Tommy.
Regina’s remains will repose at John McGee & Sons Funeral Home, Ballyshannon, from 12 noon on Sunday, December 21, until removal at 5.30pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon, for reception prayers at 6pm.
The Funeral Mass will take place on Monday at 11am followed by interment in Abbey Cemetery, Ballyshannon.
James Anthony Green, Massachusetts and formerly of Drung, Quigley’s Point
The death has occurred of James Anthony Green, North Andover, Massachusetts and formerly of Drung, Quigley’s Point, suddenly on December 12 with his beloved wife by his side.
James was born in Donegal on December 9, 1985, the son of James and Ann Green, and the youngest brother of Michael and Majella.
He and his wife, Michelle, emigrated to Boston in July 2013, where they built a successful life together.
Above all else, James was a devoted father, soccer coach, and all-round sports enthusiast to his cherished sons, Dylan (10) and Darragh (6).
Professionally, James was a highly respected payments expert in the banking sector, most recently holding the position of Senior Manager, Operational Risk Oversight, at Discover Financial Services.
James loved all things sport – from his beloved Donegal GAA team to his lifelong support of Manchester United, as well as his passion for all Boston sports teams.
He took his greatest pride in sharing his deep knowledge and love of sport with his two sons, especially through coaching the boys’ soccer teams in North Andover.
A natural with landscaping, James lovingly crafted a beautiful yard at the family home, always happiest seeing his boys and their neighborhood friends enjoying it.
He was also a talented cook, and his meals – and the love behind them – will be forever missed by his family.
James was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed by his childhood sweetheart and wife of 13 years, Michelle Green; his sons, Dylan and Darragh, of North Andover, Massachusetts; his parents, James and Ann Green; his brother Michael and his wife Nuala, his sister Majella, and his nieces Michaela, Aimee, Eimear, and Hannah.
He is also lovingly remembered by his in-laws, Peter and Bridie McLaughlin of Bundoran; his sisters-in-law Karen, Megan, and Niamh, and their partners and children across Donegal, Sligo, and Tipperary; his aunts, uncles and cousins across Ireland and Glasgow, Scotland.
James’s remains arrived home on Saturday, December 20.
James’s remains will repose at the family home in Drung on Sunday from 11am to 11pm, where you are all welcome to pay your respects during those hours. All other times are private please including the morning of the funeral.
Funeral from there on Monday, December 22 at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in St. Columba’s Church, Drung followed by interment in Drung cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on www.stcolumbasdrung.net.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust, ℅ any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
Neil Gibbons, Clonmany
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Neil Gibbons, Ballyhallion, Clonmany F93 K688.
Loving husband of Helen, dear father of Neil (Amanda), Kathleen (Emmet), Billy (Roseena) and Paddy (Sinéad).
Son of the late Packie and Brigid and brother of the late Liam.
Remembered by his grandchildren, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends.
Neil’s remains are reposing at his home.
Funeral leaving from there on Monday at 10.30am, going to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany for requiem Mass at 11am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please.
House private please from 10pm until 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/clonmany
