The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Marie McGonigle, Ballyshannon
Liam Toland, Carndonagh
Patricia Fisher, Moville
Junior McGuinness, Killybegs
Noel Coyle, Burnfoot
Melissa Mulligan, Newtownbutler and Dungloe
Anne Doherty, Clonmany
Mary McCafferty, Dublin and Kilmacrennan
Edel Vitalis, London and formerly Glencolmcille
Mary Griffin, Ballybofey
Joseph Boland, Killygordon
Marie McGonigle, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Marie McGonigle, The Lantern Bar, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon, peacefully at her residence.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
All enquiries to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home on 087 2218483.
Liam Toland, Carndonagh
The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Liam Toland (LT), Carrowreagh Road, Carndonagh (F93E5XN).
Beloved husband of Mary and much-loved father of John, Teresa, Daniel and William.
Deeply regretted by his sisters, brothers, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, extended family, friends and neighbours.
His remains are reposing at his home where all are welcome to pay their respects.
Removal from there on Tuesday morning, January 21 at 10.30am going to Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh for 11am Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on http://www.carndonaghparish.com/
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Friends of Inishowen Hospice, ℅ any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors.
Patricia Fisher, Ballynally, Moville
The peaceful death has taken place at Ballynally, Moville of Patricia Fisher surrounded by all her loving family.
Beloved wife of Aidan and much loved mother of Michael (Fiona), Aphra (Sam), Aideen (David) and Rebecca (Youssef).
Devoted granny of Farrah, Isla, Oisín, Lachlan, Ruairi, Davin, Hugh, Tommy, Mikey, Aisha and Aidan.
Sadly missed by her brother, Michael, nieces and nephew, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Patricia remains are reposing at her home (F93 Y234).
Funeral from there on Tuesday at 1.30pm for 2pm Funeral Mass in St Pius X Church, Moville followed by interment in Ballybrack Cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.movilleparish.com
Family time from 10pm to 11am.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Haematology/Oncology Ward, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
Junior McGuinness, Killybegs
The peaceful death has occurred of Junior (John James) McGuinness, 115 Conlin Road, Killybegs, peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Sligo University Hospital.
Predeceased by his parents, John James and Catherine and brother, Peter.
Beloved husband of Margaret, and father of John, Declan, Mary, Catherine and much loved grandfather of Eoin, Anna, Jessica and Joel.
Sadly missed by his brother, Eddie, sisters, Adelaide and Bridget McGowan (Sonny), sister and brothers-in-law, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Remains reposing at his home on Sunday from 11.30am.
Removal on Monday at 10.30am to St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs for 11am Funeral Mass.
Burial afterwards in the local cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to The Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland or through any family member.
Noel Coyle, Burnfoot
The death has occurred at Nazareth House, Fahan of Noel Coyle, Elaghbeg, Burnfoot.
Beloved husband of Noreen, and much loved father of Tanya Grant, Stephen, Damian and Emma. Dear brother of Kevin, Neil and Eileen McClay.
Predeceased by his brothers and sister, James, Henry, Gerry and Jean Arbuckle.
Deeply mourned and will be sadly missed by his loving wife, daughters, sons, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchild, sister, brothers, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Remains reposing at his late residence.
Removal from there on Monday morning at 10.15am to St. Mura’s Church, Fahan for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.
Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/fahan.
Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning 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.
Melissa Mulligan, Newtownbutler and Dungloe
The death has occurred of Melissa Mulligan (née McGettigan), 89 Cloghagaddy Road,
Newtownbutler, Co. Fermanagh and Dungloe..
Melissa died on Friday, peacefully in hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Loving daughter of Rachel and James. Beloved wife of Jason and loving mother to baby Madison.
Daughter-in-law of Hugh and Phyllis Mulligan. Sister of Louise (Kristin), Hayley (Neil) and Jamie (Chloe). A darling granddaughter of Granny Ray Bedford.
Melissa reposed at Swift and McCaffrey Funeral home on Saturday.
Removal from her late home on Monday morning at 10.15am to arrive at Church of the Immaculate Conception, Newtownbutler for 11am Funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Melissa will be sadly missed by her husband, baby daughter, parents, aunty Rosie (John), uncle Brian (Donna), granny Ray, father and mother-in-law, brothers-in-law sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a large circle of family and friends.
Family home private to family and close friends at all times please.
Melissa’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/newtownbutler
Anne Doherty, Clonmany
The peaceful death has taken place at Brookvale Manor Nursing Home of Anne Doherty (Little), née Larkin, Saint Columbcille Village, Clonmany and formerly Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo and Rahan, Co. Offaly.
Predeceased by her husband Charlie and grandson Ben.
Beloved mother of Siobhan, Margaret, Gerald, Bronagh, Catherine, and Pearse.
Sadly missed by her grandchildren Ciaran, Jamie, Aoife, Ethan, Liam, Mark, Siena, Ellen, Alana, Caoimhe Kate, Eanna, Charlie, and Cliodhna.
Deeply regretted by her sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and her many friends.
Anne’s remains will repose at Saint Columbcille Village Oratory on Sunday from 4pm until 8pm.
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, donations in lieu if desired to Saint Columbcille Village, ℅ any family member, or Comiskey Funeral Directors.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/clonmany
Mary McCafferty, Dublin and Kilmacrennan
The death has taken place of Mary McCafferty, late of Donnybrook and formerly of Kilmacrennan, at St Vincent’s University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her parents, Una and James, her siblings Patrick, Cathal, Una, William, Teresa and Colette.
Lovingly remembered by her sister Lucy, brothers Jim and Hugh, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family, friends and former colleagues at Adelaide Hospital, Dublin.
Removal on Wednesday morning, January 22 to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery.
Edel Vitalis, London and formerly Glencolmcille
The death occurred of Edel Vitalis, (née Doherty) of London, formerly of Glencolmcille, on Sunday , January 12, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.
Sadly missed by her husband, Richard, son, Orin, father, Jim, sisters, Emer (Gavin), Catherine (Stephen), brothers, Kenneth (Julie) and Owen (Caitriona), nieces, Aoife, Saorlaith and Leah, nephews, Josh and Jamie and her wide circle of relatives and friends.
Predeceased by her mother, Ann, sister, Dervla and mother-in-law, Catherine.
A Mass for Edel will be held at St Columba’s Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille on Saturday, January 25 at 10am.
Her funeral and cremation will take place in London, with details to be released at a later date.
Mary Griffin, Ballybofey
The death has occurred at her late residence of Mary Griffin, née Brosnan, Sessiaghoneill, Ballybofey, and formerly Knocknagoshel, Cordal East, Castleisland, Co.Kerry.
Mary was the daughter of the late Denis and Julia Brosnan. Beloved wife of the late Peter, and much loved mother to Denis, Peter, and Tony, cherished sister of Sheila, Peg, Dinjoe, and the late Breda.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her sons, sisters, brother, nephews, nieces, extended family, and friends.
Funeral leaving her late residence on Sunday at 10.40am for Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoneill at 11am. Interment in the adjoining churchyard.
The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish youtube channel at https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish
The house is private.
Joseph Boland, Killygordon
The death has taken place of Joseph (Joe) Boland, Curraghview, Brownstown, The Curragh, and late of Killygordon.
Retired engineer McDermott Barracks, The Curragh.
He died peacefully in Naas Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his loving wife Molly. Sadly missed by his loving family, Jenny, Billy, Terry, Angie and Paul, sons and daughters-in-law, grandchildren, Sinéad, Sarah, Wayne, Daniel, Ian, Rachel, Terry, Céire and Ellie, great-grandchildren Lucy, Tanner, Scott, Charlie, Leo and Sophie, brother, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends.
Reposing in Anderson & Leahy Funeral Home, Newbridge, on Sunday from 4pm with prayers at 7.30pm.
Removal on Monday morning at 10.15am to arrive at St. Brigid’s Church, The Curragh for 11am Mass. Joe’s funeral will be livestreamed on https://www.facebook.com/TheCurraghChurch/.
Burial afterwards in Holy Cross Cemetery, Suncroft.
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