The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:

Vincent McDaid, Ramelton

Madge Fahy, Donegal Town

Charles McAleavey, Inver and Emyvale, Co. Monaghan

Michael Fox, Garrison and Ballyshannon

Sarah McGettigan, Letterkenny and Creeslough

Lorraine Wilson, Bruckless

Karen Connolly, Sligo and Bundoran

Patsy Duffy, Stranorlar 

Eamonn Harrington, Lurganboy and Tuam, Galway

Dr Michael O’Dowd, Milford

Philip McCafferty, Letterkenny and Clydebank 

Noel Christopher McFadden, Falcarragh and Norway

Anne McLaughlin, Dublin and Dungloe

Frank Gordon, Lucan, Dublin and Castlefinn 

 

Vincent McDaid, Ramelton

The death has taken place of Vincent McDaid, Farnagh, Ramelton.

He died peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital on Saturday..

Deeply regretted by his loving family, daughter Debbie, son-in-law Chris, granddaughters Ellie and Livvy, also Shirley and David, brother Hugh, sisters Molly, Margaret and Cathy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. 

Predeceased by his loving wife Susan, dear son Mark, brothers Danny, Lexie and Brendan and sister Lily. 

Reposing at his home today, Sunday, from 4pm until 10pm and tomorrow, Monday, from 11am until 10pm. 

Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton. Burial afterwards in Killydonnell 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. 

Madge Fahy, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Madge Fahy (née Carr) Ardeskin Heights, Donegal Town, and formerly Glencolmcille.

She died peacefully surrounded by her loving family and under the amazing care of the staff in Donegal Community Hospital.

Predeceased by her mother Bridie and sister Angela.

Sadly missed by her dad Anthony (Cathy) and family Tom, Anthony (Stacey), Paul, Sarah, Rossa, Zach, grandchildren, Dáithí, Tommy, Vivian-Grace, brother Mick, sister Hannah, nephews, niece, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Madge’s remains will repose at her late residence from 3pm until 9pm on Monday and 3pm until 9pm on Tuesday.

Madge’s remains will leave her residence on Wednesday morning at 10.30am for requiem Mass at 11am in St Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town with burial immediately afterwards in Clar graveyard.

Family flowers only, donations if so desired to Donegal Community Hospital Patient Comfort Fund, c/o Faulkner Undertakers or any family member.

Charles McAleavey, Inver and Emyvale, Co. Monaghan

The death has occurred of Charles McAleavey, Inver and Emyvale, Co. Monaghan.

He died peacefully at the Bon Secours Hospital, Glasnevin, Dublin, surrounded by his family.

Predeceased by his parents Daniel and Josephine (Josie).

Beloved husband of Kay, father to Fergal, Conor and Ronan. Grandfather to his cherished grandchildren Liam, Colm, Grace, Cathal, Jonah, and Jade. Brother to Marie Coffey (née McAleavey).

He will be sadly missed by his daughters-in-law, Anne Marie and Celine, sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, a large circle of friends and neighbours.

Funeral service details to be announced. 

Michael Fox, Garrison and Ballyshannon

The death has taken place of Michael Fox, known as Mickey, Slasgarrow, Garrison, Co. Fermanagh and formally Sminver, Ballyshannon. 

Mickey passed away in the exceptional care of nurses and staff of South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral arrangements to be announced later.

All enquiries can be made to Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon on 087 2485819.  

Sarah McGettigan, Letterkenny and Creeslough

The death has taken place of Sarah McGettigan (née Boyle), Bomany, Letterkenny and formerly Creeslough, peacefully at her home.

Deeply regretted by her loving family, husband Seamus, daughter Terrie, sons Martin and Barry (Aimee), sisters, Kathleen, Jean, Margaret, Susanna and Eileen, brother, Barney, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. 

Reposing at her home from 8pm to 10pm today, Sunday and tomorrow, Monday, January 27 from 10 30am until 10pm. 

Requiem Mass on Tuesday, January 28 at 12 noon in Star of the Sea Church, Glenvar. Burial afterwards in Glenvar Cemetery. 

Family time on the morning of the funeral. 

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Oncology Ward, Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o any family member. 

Lorraine Wilson, Bruckless

The death has occurred of Lorraine Wilson, Meenagolan, Bruckless.

She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. 

Sadly missed by her loving husband Tommy, her children, Colm and Annette, Joanne and Peter, Angeline and Tom, her six adoring grandsons, Adam, Marc, Kevin, T.J., Christopher and Donnacha. 

She will be especially missed by her brother Brendan, sister Anne, sisters-in-law, Marie and Tricia, brother-in-law Damien and her dear friend Sandra, all her neighbours, friends and extended family.

Remains reposing at her residence on Monday from 2pm to 8pm and on Tuesday from 2pm to 8pm.

Private cremation and service will take place in the Lakelands Crematorium on Wednesday. 

A one-way system will be in operation for the duration of the wake, entering at Croagh School and exiting by Meenabradden.

 

Karen Connolly, Sligo and Bundoran

The death has occurred of Karen Connolly (née Johes), Castlegal, Co. Sligo and formerly of Drumacrin Ave, Bundoran. 

She died on Friday, unexpectedly at home. 

Beloved mother of the late Rachel and daughter of the late George and Sarah Jones. Karen will be forever loved and sadly missed by her heartbroken husband, Bernard, her son, daughters, brother, sisters, nieces, nephews and all her relatives, neighbours and friends. 

Funeral arrangements later.  

Patsy Duffy, Stranorlar 

The death has occurred of Patsy Duffy, 16 Ard McCool, Stranorlar, peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at Letterkenny University Hospital.

Beloved husband of the late Christina (Tene), much loved father of Connie (Eibhlin), Pearl, Siobhán (Joey), Elaine (Leslie) and Pauric (Patricia) and devoted grandfather of Mark, Jack, Ben, Gavin, Lauren, Devin, Ella and special mention to Daire, who is currently in Melbourne. 

Brother of Jim (Carmel) and the late Josie, George (Maura), Ben, Sally (Joe) and Maureen (Aidan). He will also be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. 

Remains reposing at McCools Chapel of Rest, Ballybofey this evening (Sunday) from 6pm to 9pm and Monday from 6pm to 9pm. 

Funeral leaving from McCools Chapel of Rest on Tuesday at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am. Interment in Drumboe cemetery. 

The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to St Joseph’s Hospital Patient Comfort Fund.

Eamonn Harrington, Lurganboy and Tuam, Galway

The death has occurred of Eamonn Harrington, late of Lurganboy, and Bishop Street, Tuam, Galway.

Predeceased by his daughter Ava and his parents Frank and Maura. 

Sadly missed by his brothers Padraig (Dunmore) and John (Boston), sisters Carmel Monaghan (New Zealand), Anne Mullahy (Milltown), Frances Quinn (Tuam) and Siobhan Harrington (Tuam), Ava’s mam Ger, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Eamonn will be reposing at Grogan’s Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Tuam (H54 Y677) on Monday from 6pm. Removal at 8pm to the Cathedral of the Assumption. 

Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 11.30am followed by Cremation Service in Shannon Crematorium at 2pm.

No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Tuam Cancer Care. 

Dr Michael O’Dowd, Milford

The death has occurred of Dr Michael O’Dowd, Tirhomin, Milford and South Africa (late of Bandon and College Road, Cork).

He died on Thursday, peacefully in the care of the Marlay Nursing Home, Rathfarnham. 

Predeceased by his loving wife, Carmel. Deeply regretted by his daughter Niamh, son Desmond; daughter-in-law Lisa, son-in-law Ryan; grandchildren Oscar, Tara, Ruby, Oran and Art; his sister Teresa; brothers-in-law John and Gearóid, sisters-in-law Gay, Sheila, Deirdre and Gerry; nieces and nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends. 

Reposing in Fanagan’s Funeral Home, Dundrum on Monday evening from 6pm to 8pm. 

Removal on Tuesday afternoon, January 28 to Dardistown Crematorium for a Service at 2.30pm, which can be viewed live on this link https://www.dctrust.ie/location/dardistown/dardistown-chapel-webstreaming.html

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Alzheimer Ireland.  

Philip McCafferty, Letterkenny and Clydebank

The death has occurred at Brinley Manor Nursing Home, Convoy, of Philip McCafferty, Letterkenny and formerly of Clydebank, Scotland.

Philip’s remains have been removed to his native Clydebank for cremation at a date to be confirmed.

Predeceased by his parents Annie and Lawrance and deeply regretted by his brothers Jimmy and John, sisters Kathleen Dougal, Maureen Tease, Annmarie Duddy, Teresa McCafferty, extended family and many friends.   

Noel Christopher McFadden, Falcarragh and Norway

The death has occurred of Noel Christopher McFadden, Falcarragh.

He died peacefully on January 15 in Oslo, Norway.

Predeceased by his father Hugh, mother Margaret and his wife Eva (née Bjornstad). 

Noel will be very sadly missed by his daughter Lisa, sons Kevin and Daniel, grandchildren William, Oscar and Colin, daughter-in-law Sandra, brother Hugh, sisters Marie and Ann, sister-in-law Elizabeth, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Funeral to be held in Oslo, Norway on Tuesday, January 28. 

The Requiem Mass may be viewed on the following link:

https://www.youtube.com/live/wlNyyG4vMMU?si=Rb-pDxGYOpX9PS8v

Donations to Calcutta Rescue.

Anne McLaughlin, Dublin and Dungloe

The death has taken place of Anne McLaughlin (née Gallagher), Whitehall, Dublin and formerly of Dungloe.

She died on Thursday, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at the Mater Hospital. 

Beloved wife of the late Daniel and loving mum to Kathleen, Daniel, James, Liam, Paul, Annette, Marian and the late Breda. Sadly missed by her family, her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her sister Rosie, brother James and all her extended family, friends and neighbours.  

Reposing in Lanigan’s Funeral Home, 21 Beaumont Road on Tuesday, January 28 from 3pm to 5pm. 

Removal on Wednesday morning to the Church of the Holy Child, Whitehall arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.30am. 

Burial afterwards in Dardistown Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to the Mater Hospital Foundation. 

The Mass for Anne can be seen via the link: 

http://www.whitehall.dublindiocese.ie/live-services/

Frank Gordon, Lucan, Dublin and Castlefinn

The death has taken place of Frank Gordon, Lucan, Co. Dublin, formerly of Castlefinn, and ex-An Garda Síochana.

He died on Friday, peacefully, surrounded by his family at St. James Hospital.

Beloved husband of the late Ann, much-loved father of Ian, Kieran and Anna and devoted grandfather of Mia, Finn, Éanan, Aobh, Annie and Laoise.

Sadly missed by his loving sons, daughter, grandchildren, daughters-in-law Gwenn and Caoimhe, son-in-law Sean, brothers Noel, Gabriel and John, sisters Anne, Breidge, Goretti and Mary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his parents Susan and Charles and brothers PJ and Plunkett.

Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Lucan on Monday evening from 5pm to 7pm.

Removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Esker, Lucan on Tuesday morning, January 28 arriving for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by burial in Esker Cemetery, Lucan.

Frank’s Funeral Mass may be viewed online (live only) by following this LINK. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to St James Hospital Foundation.