The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Angela Blaney
Raymound Gaughan, Ballyshannon
Olive Coll, St Johnston
Mairead Murray
Mary Grant
Hughie Sweeney
Ann (Anna)
Tom Harkin
Anthony ‘Con’ Gallagher
Angela Blaney, Rossnakill, formerly of Ballywhoriskey, Fanad
The death has taken place of Angela Blaney (née Shiels), Rossnakill, formerly of Ballywhoriskey, Fanad.
Removal from Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, tomorrow , Sunday, November 30, at 1pm going to her late residence in Rossnakill, Fanad.
Requiem Mass will be held in St Columbas Church, Massmount at 11am on Tuesday, December 2.
Rosary both nights at 9pm.
Raymound Gaughan, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Raymond Gaughan, East Port, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal and formerly of Byhalla, Attymass, Co. Mayo.
Following a short illness, surrounded by his loving family at Galway university Hospital. (Retired Sergeant 28th Infantry Battalion, Finner Camp) Predeceased by his infant babies Claire and Edward, his parents Anthony and Annie Gaughan. His brothers Jimmy and Sean, nephew Edwin
Survived by his loving wife Fidelma, daughter Emma and son Jason, son in- law Aidan Mc Gonigle and daughter in-law Jenny. Adored by his grandchildren Patrick, Sean and Anna. Brothers and sisters Tony, Mickey, Mary, Anne, Margaret, Patricia & Bernie, nieces, nephews and all his extended family and friends.
Reposing at his daughter’s residence, 25 Assaroe View, Ballyshannon, F94f344 Friday and Saturday from 2pm to 8pm.
Removal on Monday, December 1 from his residence East Port to St. Joseph’s Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon for 12 noon funeral mass followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donation in lieu if so desired to Cr❤️í heart & stroke foundation https://croi.ie/donate/ care of John McGee & Sons Funeral director or any Family member.
Olive Coll, St Johnston
The death has occurred of Olive Coll, 394 Ard Baithin, St. Johnston, Co. Donegal.
Olive will be lovingly missed by her daughters and sons, Kate and Martin, John (Packie) and Bernie, Pat and Donna, Trish and Patrick (Foxy), daughter-in-law Michelle and son-in-law Mark; her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and all her extended family and friends.
She is predeceased by her husband Francie, daughter Ann, sons James and Francis (Faf). May they all rest in peace.
A silent thought, a quiet prayer, for a special person in God’s care.
Olive will be reposing at her late residence on Friday, November 28, from 5pm to 1pm, and on Saturday, November 29 from 11am to 10pm.
Family time, please, on the morning of the funeral.
The funeral cortege will leave her residence on Sunday morning, November 30 at 11.30 am, proceeding to St. Baithin’s Church, St. Johnston, for 12.15pm Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Mairead Murray, Croaghan, Ramelton
The peaceful death has taken place in Donegal Hospice of Mairead Murray (née McFadden), Tí na Bruach, Croaghan, Ramelton.
Deeply regretted by her loving husband Brian, adored children Brandon and Emily, beloved father Charlie, cherished sister and brother, Catherine (Tim) and Kieran (Linda), mother-in-law Evelyn, brothers-in-law Paul (Susan), Leo (Grace) and Declan, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, extended family and friends.
Predeceased by her mother Kathleen and her father-in-law Paddy.
Reposing at her home today, Friday, November 28 from 5pm until 10pm and tomorrow Saturday, November 29 from 3pm until 10pm.
House private to family, friends and relatives on Friday.
Everyone welcome on Saturday.
Those attending the wake should park at St Mary’s Church carpark, F92 D264, and a bus will be provided from there as parking is limited at the house.
Funeral mass on Sunday, November 30 at 2pm 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.
Mary Grant, Maginn Avenue, Buncrana
The death has occurred at Beach Hill Manor Private Nursing Home, Lisfannon of Mary Grant, Maginn Avenue, Buncrana.
Predeceased by her loving brothers Joe and John and her loving sisters Margaret and Annie.
Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her nieces, great nieces, extended family, friends and neighbours.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Mary’s remains will be reposing at her late residence this evening Friday, November 28 from 5pm where you are all welcome to pay your respects.
Removal from there on Monday morning, December 1 at 9.15am going to St. Mary’s Oratory, Buncrana for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by interment in St. Mary’s Graveyard, Cockhill.
Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/buncrana.
Family time please from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Hughie Sweeney, Sheskinarone, Dungloe
The death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital, of Hughie Sweeney, Sheskinarone, Dungloe.
Hughie’s remains will be reposing in his own home today from 4pm on Friday November 28 until rosary at 9pm, and again on Saturday, November 29, from 10am, with rosary at 9pm.
Funeral Mass on Sunday, November 30 at 12 Noon in St. Columba’s church, Acres, with interment afterwards in Belcruit cemetery.
Ann (Anna) Lafferty, Knock, Ballybofey
The death has occurred at her late residence of Ann (Anna) Lafferty, Knock, Ballybofey F93 T6TF.
Beloved wife of Phonsie, much loved mother to son Martin, daughters Majella (Paul), Josephine (Michael) cherished grandmother to Amy, Ryan (Courtney), Kelly (Marc), Aaron, devoted sister of Marie (Galway), also the late Bridie, Joe, and John.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her husband, son, daughters, grandchildren, sister, nieces, nephews, extended family and neighbours.
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Pray for Her.
Reposing at her late residence today Friday, November 28 from 4pm to 10pm and on Saturday, November 29 from 12 noon to 10pm.
Rosary both nights at 9pm.
Funeral leaving from her late residence on Sunday, November 30 at 12.20pm for Requiem Mass at 1pm in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon.
Interment in the adjoining churchyard.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish .
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Tom Harkin, Moville
The death has taken place at Beach Hill Manor Nursing Home, Lisfannon of Tom Harkin, The Square, Moville F93 W5XR.
Predeceased by his brothers, Neil, Michael and Jack.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sister, Mairead (Martin) and sister-in-law, Frances, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends, neighbours and wider community.
Tom’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh F93 E4FN on Friday at 5pm going to his home.
Funeral from there on Sunday at 11.10am for 11.30am Funeral Mass in St Pius X Church Moville, followed by interment in Ballinacrae 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 Beach Hill Manor Residents’ Comfort Fund, ℅ any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
Anthony ‘Con’ Gallagher, Frosses
The death has occurred of Anthony ‘Con’ Gallagher, Meenagran, Frosses.
Mr Gallagher passed away peacefully in London on Tuesday, November 18.
Anthony is predeceased by his wife Freddie and his siblings Connie, Kathleen, Marie and Patrick.
Sadly missed by his beloved sons Anthony (Catherine) and John and is also survived by his loving grandchildren Catriona, Conal, Ryan, Maeve and Eamonn, his siblings Theresa, Margaret and Agnes, many nieces and nephews and wide circle of friends in Ireland and the UK.
Mass in the UK at St Anthony’s Church, Edgware, London on Wednesday, December 3 at 6pm.
Anthony’s remains will arrive at The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses, at 6pm on Friday, December 5 for reception prayers and to repose overnight. Requiem Mass on Saturday, December 6 at 11am, with interment immediately afterwards in the Church Graveyard.
Anthony’s funeral Mass can be viewed on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-marys-frosses-inver
