The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Michael Sr. McLoone, Ballyshanon
Kathleen Marie Thomas, Donegal Town
Angela Blaney, Fanad
Raymound Gaughan, Ballyshannon
Mairead Murray, Ramelton
Mary Grant, Buncrana
Anthony ‘Con’ Gallagher, Frosses
Kathleen Marie Thomas, Donegal Town
Michael McLoone (Senior)
The death has occurred of Michael McLoone (Senior), Abbeylane, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal F94 F6D7
Peacefully in the gentle and exceptional care of the wonderful doctors, nurses and staff at the Ballyshannon Community Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents Philip and Kathleen McLoone, his brother Philip.
Survived by his loving wife Imelda, his sons, Michael, David, Philip and daughter Caroline, his daughters in-law Elaine, Aoife and Louise, son in-law Noel. Adored by his grandchildren Aaron, Kate, Daniel, Nicole, Emily and Conall. Brothers Peter (and Liz), Paul (and Marie) and sister Catherine, nieces, nephews and all his extended family and friends.
Reposing at his residence Abbeylane, Ballyshannon, on Monday, December 1 and Tuesday, December 2from 2pm to 8pm.
Removal on Wednesday, December 3 from his residence at 10.15am to arrive at St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon, for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am With service of interment in the Abbey Assaroe Cemetery.
A one-way system will take place during the wake. Entrance by the Abbey lane with exit to the Rossnowlagh Road via the Abbey Mill wheel.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of so desired in memory of Michael to the Ballyshannon community hospital patients comfort fund c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon or any family member.
The McLoone Family would like to thank you for your support and prayers at this sad time.
The house shall be private to family outside of responding times and on the morning of the funeral. The funeral Mass shall be streamed live on St. Patrick’s Church page on www.churchservices.tv/Stpatricksballyshannon/
Kathleen Marie Thomas
The death has occurred of Kathleen Marie Thomas, Finabanes, Donegal Town.
She passed away peacefully in Beaumont Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Sadly missed by her husband, Liam, children, Karen (Josh), Claire (Gary), Peter and Tracy (Hayden) and her 12 grandchildren, Rachael, Katie, Chloe, Emma, Ryan, Ava, Leanne, Noah, Lomond, Ella, Coby and Cara, her siblings, Thomas (Marlene), Ann, Margaret (David) and Pat and all her extended family, friends and neighbours.
Kathleen’s remains will repose at Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal Town, F94 FX3A from 3pm until 9pm on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November.
Kathleen’s requiem Mass will be in St Agatha’s Church Clar on Monday at 11am with burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only, donations if so desired to Oars Rest c/o Richmond ICU, Beaumont Hospital.
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,on Sunday at 1pm going to her late residence in Rossnakill, Fanad.
Requiem Mass will be held in St Columba’s 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 and formerly of Byhalla, Attymass, Co. Mayo, following a short illness, surrounded by his loving family, at Galway University Hospital.
Raymond was a 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 McGonigle and daughter-in-law, Jenny.
Adored by his grandchildren, Patrick, Sean and Anna, brothers and sisters, Tony, Mickey, Mary, Anne, Margaret, Patricia and Bernie, nieces, nephews and all his extended family and friends.
Reposing at his daughter’s residence, 25 Assaroe View, Ballyshannon, F94f344 on Friday and Saturday.
Removal on Monday, December 1 from his residence at East Port to St. Joseph’s Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon for 12 noon funeral Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donation in lieu if so desired to Croí heart and stroke foundation https://croi.ie/donate/ care of John McGee & Sons Funeral Director or any family member.
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.
Mary’s remains are reposing at her late residence 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.
Anthony ‘Con’ Gallagher, Frosses
The death has occurred of Anthony ‘Con’ Gallagher, Meenagran, Frosses. He 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
