The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
James (Jim) McConnellogue, Muff
Bridie Porter (née Connaghan), Bridgend
James (Séamus) McLoone, Galway and Glenties
Charles McGee, Stranorlar
Morgan Downey, Limerick and Ballyshannon
Gerry Caldwell, Donegal Town
James (Jim) McConnellogue, Muff
The death has taken place of James (Jim) McConnellogue, Knowhead Road, Muff, F93T6Y6 on Tuesday, July 22.
Beloved husband of Adeline, loving father of Teresa (McMenamin), Rosemary (Crockett), Jim, Martin, Chris, John, Paul, Kevin, Patricia (Ward), Mark and Joseph, a devoted grandfather and great-grandfather, and dear brother of Patricia and Sheila.
His remains are reposing in his home, Knowhead Road, Muff.
Funeral from there this morning, Thursday, July 24 at 10.30am for 11am requiem Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Muff.
Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time, please from 10 pm to 11 am.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on his soul.
Bridie Porter (née Connaghan), Bridgend
The death has occurred of Bridie Porter (née Connaghan), 279 Skeoge Cottages, Bridgend.
Ms Porter passed away peacefully in the Donegal Hospice surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, July 22.
Predeceased by loving husband John, parents John and Margaret Connaghan (Gartan, Churchill) grandchildren Aisling, Charlie and Ameera, brothers John and Willie, sisters Gracie, Margaret and Frances.
Loving mother of Leo (Linda), Shaun (Noeleen), Mairead, Eileen (Brendan), Liam (Marie), Noreen (Danny), Frances (Andrew), Katrina (Paul), Martina (Shaun), Raymond (Teresa), Declan, Eamonn (Martina), Siobhan (Feargal), Clare (Damian) and Priscilla (Joe).
Deeply regretted by her grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family members and friends.
Bridie remains will be reposing at her late residence.
Funeral from there on Friday morning, July 25 for requiem Mass at 11am in St. Aengus Church Burt, followed by interment in Burt cemetery.
Family time from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Donegal Hospice or Medical 3 Letterkenny university hospital care of any family member or Charlie Mc Clafferty Funeral Director.
James (Séamus) McLoone, Galway and Glenties
The death has occurred of James (Séamus) McLoone, Aughnacurra and formerly of Renmore, Galway and Glenties, Donegal.
Mr McLoone passed away peacefully at home, with his much-loved family, by his side on Monday, July 21.
Mourned and sadly missed by his sister Nábla McCarthy, brothers Patrick, Donal, Hugh and Fr Francis, brother-in-law Pat, sisters-in-law Kathleen, Ethna, Mary and Mairéad, friend Máire O’Leary, his nieces and nephews, devoted carers, the extended family and retired colleagues from the Brothers of Charity Services and University of Galway.
Predeceased by his parents John and Bella, brother John, sister Eileen and her husband Jim Loftus.
Remains reposing at ‘Aras Naofa’ (H91 PX95) within the grounds of the Church of St. Oliver Plunkett, Renmore from 5 pm today, Thursday.
Removal into the Church at 6.30 pm.
Tomorrow, Friday, requiem Mass will be celebrated for James (Séamus) at 12 noon in the Church of St. Oliver Plunkett, Renmore.
Following Mass, he will be laid to rest in Bushy Park cemetery adjacent to St. James’ Church. (H91 A5V2).
If you would like to offer a memorial donation instead of a floral tribute, please consider giving to ‘Concern’.
Charles McGee, Stranorlar
The death has occurred of Charles McGee, 38 Woodlawn, Stranorlar.
Mr McGee, who is a retired member of An Garda Síochána, passed peacefully after a long illness bravely borne, surrounded by his loving family, in the compassionate care of the staff in Donegal Hospice on Wednesday, July 23.
Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Conneely), much loved father to sons John, (Julie), Cathal (Clodagh), Joseph (Maria), daughters Pamela (Mark), Moira (Derek), cherished brother of James, Micheal, Hudie.
Dearly loved grandfather to Hannah, Órlaith, Sophie, Ruby, Noah, Poppy, Aaron, Louis, Luke, Adam, Ollie and Conor.
Predeceased by his parents John, and Theresa, sister Bella and grandson Niall. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his, wife, sons, daughters, brothers, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family and many friends.
Remains reposing at his late residence 38 Woodlawn, Stranorlar on Thursday, July 24 from 2pm until rosary at 9pm for family and friends.
Funeral leaving from his late residence on Friday, July 25 at 10.30 am, 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
Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired directly to the Donegal Hospice at https://www.idonate.ie/2625_donegal-hospice.html or care of any family member.
Morgan Downey, Limerick and Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Morgan Downey, Mill Road, Ballyclough, Limerick and formerly of Higginstown, Ballyshannon.
Mr Downey passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 23.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Stella, sons Ambrose, Morgan, Ivor and Michael, daughters-in-law Michaela, Sylvia and Bríd, adored grandchildren Ronan, Christian, Ciara, Aisling, Éabha, Shane, Oscar, Aoife, Tom, Ambrose and Morgan, by his brothers Michael, John, Ambrose and Fergus, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Griffin’s Funeral Home, John’s Gate on Friday, July 25 from 4.30pm to 6pm.
Funeral arriving at Donoughmore Church, on Saturday, July 26 for Requiem Mass at 11am.
Burial afterwards in Castlemungret Cemetery, Mungret.
House private, family flowers only please.
Gerry Caldwell, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Gerry Caldwell, Main Street, Donegal Town.
Mr Caldwell passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, July 21.
Much loved husband of Philomena, father of Kieran (Charleen), Joan (Declan), Carla (Micheal), Geraldine (Danny), Enda (Maeve), Gerald (Olena), Ronan (Elaine) and Dearbhla (Enda).
Sadly missed by his brothers and sisters Margaret, Seamus (RIP) (Maura), Conor (Charlotte), Mena (RIP) (Liam), Tommie (Brid) (RIP), Kevin (Eileen) , Celene (Danny) and his 20 grandchildren, nieces, nephews and all his relatives neighbours and friends.
Funeral Mass on Thursday, July 24 at 11am in St Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town with burial afterwards is Clar Cemetery.
