The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
– Mickey Roarty of Bunbeg and Gabhla
– Susan Kierce Marsh, Newtowncunningham
– Henry Glackin, Tubberkeen, Dungloe
– Michael Gallagher Drumcannon,
– Kevin Breslin Gransha, Buncrana
– Mary Ellen Gillespie (née Birney), Milford
– Mary Connaghan, Churchill
Mickey Roarty of Bunbeg and Gabhla
The death has occurred of Mickey Roarty, Magheraclogher, Bunbeg and formerly Gabhla.
Mr Roarty passed away on Wednesday, September 4.
Predeceased by his parents Joe and Brigid, brother Hughie and sisters Peggy and Máire.
He is sadly missed by his nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
His remains will repose at his home this evening (time to be confirmed), with rosary at 8pm and on Friday from 11am to 6.30pm.
Removal afterwards to St. Mary’s Church Derrybeg for 7pm to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass on Saturday morning, September 7, at 11am in St. Mary’s Church, Derrybeg with interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page https://shorturl.at/JOfpm.
Susan Kierce Marsh, Newtowncunningham
The death has occurred of Susan Kierce Marsh, Banner House, Gortree, Newtowncunningham.
Ms Kierce Marsh passed away peacefully in the presence of her husband Adrian, her sons Caoimhín, Seán and Daithí on Monday, September 2.
Sadly missed by her family and friends.
Susan was predeceased by her father Oliver, brother Jason and her father-in-law and mother-in-law Tommy and Noreen.
Funeral cortege leaving her late residence this morning, Thursday at 10.30am going to All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
Mass can be viewed on www.newtownkilleaparish.com
Family flowers only please donations for Cancer Care West or Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
Henry Glackin, Tubberkeen, Dungloe
The death has occurred in Dungloe Community hospital of Henry Glackin, Tubberkeen, Dungloe.
His remains will be reposing at McGlynn’s funeral home today, Thursday, September 5 from 2pm to 8pm, with rosary at 8pm.
Funeral Mass will take place on Friday at 11am in St. Crona’s Church, Dungloe with internment afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired for the Dungloe Community Hospital C/O any family member or Shaun McGlynn funeral director.
Michael Gallagher Drumcannon
The death has occurred at his late residence, of Michael Gallagher, Drumcannon, Crossroads, Killygordon, F93 TN30.
Beloved husband of Bernadette, much loved father of Michael (Louise), Seamus (Melissa), Paul (Siana), Colette (Aaron),dearly loved grandfather to Jessica,Jordan, Darcy, Luke, Ollie, Ben, and Clara, cherished brother of Philip.
Patsy, Charlie, George, Joe, Paul, Ann, and the late John, Mary and infant Peggy. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughter, daughters in law, son in law, grandchildren, brothers, sister, brothers and sisters in law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Remains reposing at his late residence.
Funeral leaving from his home on Friday, September 6, at 1.20am for 2pm Requiem Mass 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 from 10pm to 11 am and on the morning of the Funeral.
Kevin Breslin Gransha, Buncrana
The death has taken place at his residence Glendalough House, Gransha Road, Buncrana of Kevin Breslin. Beloved husband of Marie and dear father of Gary, Steve, Rebecca and Brian.
Son of Mary and the late Kevin RIP. Loving brother of Joanne, Marie, Patrick Lorna and the late Derek RIP and grandfather of Brooke.
Kevin will be sadly missed by his wife, sons, daughter, sisters, brother, grand daughter, nieces and nephews, family circle and friends.
Funeral from his late residence today, Thursday, September 5 at 10:25am going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed online at churchservices.tv/cockhill
Mary Ellen Gillespie (née Birney), Milford
The death has occurred of Mary Ellen Gillespie (née Birney), 230 Lower Mount Marian, Milford.
Ms Gillespie passed away peacefully in Áras Uí Dhomhnaill Nursing Home, Milford on Monday, September 2.
Sadly missed by her loving family, husband Eamon, sons Seamus, Gary (Fiona) and Noel, daughter Pauline, grandchildren Ryisa, Tristan, Emma, Claire and Tara, great-grandchildren Taylor, Brooks and Fíadh, brothers John and Charlie, sister Gráinne, sisters-in-law Hannah Birney, Kathleen Birney and Kathleen Mc Daid, brothers-in-law Vincent Brown and Charlie Gillespie, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her brother Hugh.
Requiem Mass today, Thursday, September 5 at 11am in St Peter’s Church, Milford with burial afterwards in Milford Cemetery.
Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Peter’s Church Milford on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/milford
Mary Connaghan, Churchill
The death has occurred in Glasgow, surrounded by her loving family of Mary Connaghan (née Gallagher), formerly of Ballybolother, Trentagh, Churchill.
Predeceased by her husband Hughie, parents Mamie and Harry, her sister Kathleen Flanagan and grand-daughter Shauna Connaghan.
Beloved mother of Bridie Murray (Eamonn), Kate McGinley (Eugene), John Connaghan (Trés), Marie McDaid (Dan), Hugo Connaghan (Fiona) and Kevin Connaghan.
Deeply regretted by her brother Danny Gallagher, sisters-in-law Mary and Catherine Doohan. Forever loved by her 14 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, wider circle of neighbours and friends.
Mary’s remains will be reposing at her daughter Marie and Dan McDaid’s home in Doon, Glebe, Newmills, today, Thursday, September 5 from 10am – 10pm. Rosary at 9pm.
Funeral Mass on Friday, September 6 in St. Columba’s Church, Glenswilly, at 11am with interment afterwards in the family plot in Gartan Cemetery.
https://www.churchservices.tv/glenswilly
Family time only please on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only please.
Any enquiries to Con McDaid Funeral Directors.
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