The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Susan Traynor, Derry and formerly Kilmacrennan
John Hegarty, Letterkenny
Katherine Mary Maguire, Cavan, Fermanagh and Raphoe
Trevor Gallagher, Ramelton
Maura Pierce, Donegal Town
Mary King, Drumfries and formerly Burt
Christy Molloy, Galway and formerly Glenties
Patsy Gallagher, Bridgend
Rosie Woods, Louth and Ballybofey
Susan Traynor, Derry and formerly Kilmacrennan
The death has taken place of Susan Traynor (née McGettigan), 8 Dunkeld Avenue Derry and formerly of Kilmacrenan.
She died on Saturday, peacefully at Culmore Manor, surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Beloved wife of the late Laurence, loving mother of Christine, Jacqueline, Laurence and Evelyn, mother-in-law of Martin, Philip, Orla and Patrick, a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother, dear sister of Mary and the late Daniel, Rose, Catherine, Edward and John, and a loving aunt to her many nieces and nephews.
Susan will be reposing in her home, 8 Dunkeld Avenue on Sunday from 12 noon to 10 pm.
Funeral from there on Monday at 9.30am for 10am Requiem Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Ann’s Care Home (residents’ hospitality fund).
John Hegarty, Letterkenny
The peaceful death took place on Saturday in the wonderful care of the staff at the Donegal Hospice, of John Hegarty, Lisnaneese, Letterkenny, F92 K5C2.
Predeceased by his parents, James and Martha, brothers, Pat and Fr James and sisters, Kathleen Gallagher (Derry), Mary Crossley (Lancashire) and Rosaleen Conaghan (Rathdonnell).
Sadly missed by his wife, Frances, sons, Seamus (Joanne) and Paul, daughters, Marie and Marguerite (Damien), his beloved grandchildren, Ryan, Aimee, Aoibhinn, Dáithí and Cillian, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposing at his home today, Sunday, from 4pm until 10pm and tomorrow, Monday, from 11am until 10pm.
Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 11am in the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Gortlee, Letterkenny.
Interment afterwards in Conwal Cemetery.
Mass can be viewed on the Church of the Irish Martyrs YouTube channel.
Rosary each night at 9pm.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member.
Katherine Mary Maguire, Cavan, Fermanagh and Raphoe
The death has taken place of Katherine Mary Maguire (née Carlin), The Birches, Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan, formerly of Munville House, Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh, and The Diamond, Raphoe.
Katherine passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, February 19.
Beloved wife of the late Thomas Frederick Maguire, dearly loved mother of Tom and Helen, adored grandma of Eva and Joshua, cherished mother-in-law to Niall (McSharry) and James (Shannon), and darling sister of John and Hugh Carlin and esteemed sster-in-law to Andrew Maguire.
Predeceased by her parents, Hugh and Breda Carlin (née Hickey).
A Funeral Service in celebration of Katherine’s life will be held on Wednesday, February 25 at 11am in Holy Cross Church, 24 Knocks Road, Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh BT92 0FL. Burial afterwards in Holy Cross Church graveyard.
House strictly private, please. Family flowers only. Donations to Marie Curie and NHS Charity.
Katherine will be greatly missed by her family, extended family, dear friends and former colleagues and warmly remembered by all.
Funeral Service can be viewed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/lisnaskea.
Trevor Gallagher, Ramelton
The death has taken place, peacefully in the Donegal Hospice, of Trevor Gallagher, 170 St Mary’s Terrace, Ramelton, F92 T0H4, and Sliabh Glas House, Carnamuggagh, Letterkenny.
Deeply regretted by his loving sisters and brothers, Mary, Monica (Paddy), Damien, Shirley (Jimmy), Charley, Kim (James) and Annmarie (Colin), aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Predeceased by his parents, Philomena and Dan, and his brother, Daniel.
Reposing at his home in Ramelton on Sunday from 12 noon until 10pm.
Funeral Mass on Monday, February 23 at 12 noon in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Mary’s Church Ramelton on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/ramelton
Family time on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only, donations if desired to the Donegal Hospice or Oncology Department, Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.
Maura Pierce, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Maura Pierce (née Martin), Garvagh, Barnesmore, Donegal Town, peacefully, in Cheshire, England.
Predeceased by her father, Peter and mother, Maggie and brothers, Paddy and Dessie. Sadly missed by her son, Kevin, (Cheshire), her brother, Brendan (Noreen) Garvagh, sister, Doris (Norfolk) and extended family.
Maura’s remains will be returning to St. Agatha’s Church, Clar, Donegal Town at 5pm approximately on Sunday with her remains reposing overnight for funeral ceremony at 11am on Monday and followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to Solace Cancer Support Centre, Donegal Town, care of any family member or Cassidy Funeral Directors.
Mary King, Drumfries and formerly Burt
The death has occurred at her home of Mary King, Fallask, Drumfries and formerly Pound Cottages, Burt.
Beloved wife of Mike, cherished mother of Fiona, Wendy Hegarty (Laurence), Sean, Nikki and Emma (Sonny).
Dear sister of Jim, Robert and Margaret McLaughlin.
Predeceased by her brothers, Eamon, John and Cathal, sister, Madge and grandson, Calan.
Deeply mourned and will be forever missed by her loving husband, son, daughters, grandchildren, brothers, sister, extended family and friends.
Mary’s remains are reposing at her daughter, Wendy Hegarty’s home at Grange, Inch Island F93 D9W9 where you are all welcome to pay your respects.
Removal from there on Monday afternoon at 1.15pm to St. Aengus’ Church, Burt for Requiem Mass at 2pm, followed by interment in Burt Cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/burt.
Family time please on the day of the funeral.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Alzheimer Society of Ireland c/o any family member or Shaun Murphy Funeral Director.
Christy Molloy, Galway and formerly Glenties
The sudden death has occurred of Christy Molloy, Loughrea, Co. Galway and formerly of The Rock, Glenties.
Predeceased by his parents, Rose and John, and his baby niece, Aisling.
Sadly missed by his sisters, Mary (Edward R.I.P), Rosaleen, Anne (Pat), Edel (Tony), and brother, Julian (Patricia), his nieces, nephews, grand-niece and grand-nephew, his many friends and neighbours.
Reposing at Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara ( F94A250) on Sunday from 4.30pm until 9pm.
Removal from there on Monday at 10.25am to St. Connell’s Church, Glenties for Requiem Mass at 11am, with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/glenties.
Patsy Gallagher, Bridgend
The death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice of Patsy Gallagher, 271 Skeoge Cottages, Bridgend.
Much loved father of Selena and Anita and dear brother of Eileen Devine and Angela Friel.
Predeceased by his loving wife, Margaret, sisters, Margaret Callaghan, Rose Coyle, Francis Walsh and brother, John.
Deeply mourned and will be forever missed by his loving daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchild, sisters, brother, wider family circle and friends.
Patsy’s remains are reposing at his late residence where you are all welcome to pay your respects.
Removal from there on Monday morning, February 23 at 10.15am to St Aengus’ Church, Burt for requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in Burt Cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/burt.
Family time please from 11pm 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 Shaun Murphy Funeral Director.
Rosie Woods, Louth and Ballybofey
The death has occurred of Rosie Woods (née Byrne), Coventry, England and formerly of Drumgoolestown, Stabannon, Co Louth and Ballybofey.
Ms Woods passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8.
Predeceased by her parents, Patrick and Bridget and brother, Pat.
Rosie will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her husband, Robert, daughter, Laura and sons, Steven, Paul and George, son-in-law, Ryan and daughters-in-law, Sarah, Kelly and Emma, brothers, Tommy and Harry, adored grandchildren and great-grandson, sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends in England, Stabannon and Donegal.
Rosie’s funeral will take place in Coventry on Thursday, March 5.
