The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: 

– Matilda (Tillie) Spratt, Letterkenny

– Patsy McGee, Carrigans

– Susan McDermott, Moville

– Michael Mick Galvin, Letterkenny

– Clement Gallagher, Inver

– Bobby Doherty, Letterkenny

– Shelia Deane, Bruckless

– Jim Crilly, Castlefinn

– James Crawford, Castlefinn

– Cabrini McConnellogue, Letterkenny

– Frank Kelly, Creeslough

– Anna (Nancy) Healy, Sligo and Barnesmore, Donegal

-Barry Breslin, Kilcar

– Matthew (Matt) Magee, Bundoran and Armagh

Matilda (Tillie) Spratt, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Matilda (Tillie) Spratt (née Sweeney), Garryharry, Letterkenny.

Ms Spratt passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital on Wednesday, October 23.

She is survived by her loving husband Lexie, sons Melvin, Graham (Alison) and Jason (Katie), daughters Amanda, Yvonne Brogan (Brian), Lorraine Brogan (Ciaran) and Orla Baxter (Raymond), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers Tommy Sweeney (Cloncarney, Trentagh and Bill Sweeney (Garryharry, Letterkenny), sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence.

House private to family and neighbours only please.

Funeral leaving her late residence on Friday, October 25, at 1.15pm going to Conwal Parish Church, Letterkenny for Service of Thanksgiving at 2pm.

Interment afterwards in Gortlee Cemetery.

Family flowers only please.

Patsy McGee, Carrigans

The death has occurred of Patsy McGee, Carrigans.

Ms Magee passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on Sunday, October 20.

Loving mother of Patrick, dear mother-in-law to Charlene, devoted grandmother of Kadee and Charlie.

Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by her wider family circle and many friends.

Funeral leaving her son Patrick’s home Cloughfin, Carrigans, Co Donegal, F93H59K today, Thursday, October 24, at 10.20 a.m. to St. Baithin’s Church, St. Johnston for Requiem Mass at 11 a.m.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Susan McDermott, Moville

The death has occurred of Susan McDermott, St Finian’s Park, Moville.

Ms McDermott passed away peacefully at Carndonagh Community Hospital on Tuesday, October 22.

Predeceased by her husband Michael and a much loved mother of Donal, Helene, Michael, Dermot, Joseph, Susan, Seamus and Maria.

A devoted granny to her 24 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sister Eileen Connolly (Paisley, Scotland), her daughters-in-law, Joyce, Suzanne, Aideen, Teresa and Sons in Law, John and Joe, her nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Ms McDermott’s remains will repose at her home.

Funeral from there on Friday, October 25 at 10.30am for 11am Funeral Mass in St Pius X Church, Moville followed by Interment in Bocan Graveyard.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.movilleparish.com

Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the Funeral.

Family flowers only please, donation in lieu, if desired, to Carndonagh Community Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Michael Mick Galvin, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Michael Mick Galvin, 7 McClure Terrace, Letterkenny and formerly of Dublin City.

Mr Galvin, who lived his life on his own terms, passed away on Saturday, October 19.

He will be missed by his children Tracy, Stuart and Stephen, grandchildren Emily and Rua, sisters Maureen and Kath and also extended family Monica and all that knew him.

Private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan with a remembrance ceremony will be held in due time in Dublin.

Raise a toast to his memory and the life he lived.

Any donations https://cuanmhuire.ie/get-involved

Clement Gallagher, Inver

The death has occurred of Clemet Gallagher, Meenacahan, Inver.

Mr Gallagher passed away peacefully at Galway University Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Augustine and Mamie Gallagher.

He will be deeply missed by his loving wife Kathleen (nee Campbell), daughters Kelly (Padraig Beirne), Tara, and Ruth (Michael Stamp), and grandchild Aideen, siblings Olive, Yvonne, Eunan, Naomi, Dympna and Finbarr, brothers and sisters in law, aunt Roisin Herron, uncle Donal Kelly, nephews and nieces, relations, neighbours, friends, Ardara Sets Dancers, and extended dancing community.

Reposing at his home (F94DY64) today, Thursday and Friday from 11 am to 9 pm with Rosary at both nights at 9 pm.

Removal on Saturday morning for 12 noon Requiem Mass in the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
House private on the morning of the funeral.

Mr Gallagher’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on: https://mcn.live/Camera/st-marys-frosses-inver

Bobby Doherty, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Bobby Doherty, 1 Ballymacool Terrace, Letterkenny.

Mr Doherty passed away in Brentwood Manor Nursing Home, Convoy on Wednesday, October 23.

Remains will be reposing at Letterkenny Funeral Home, Port Road, Letterkenny (F92 P407) from 2pm to 9pm today, Thursday, October 24 with Rosary at 9pm.

Predeceased by her parents Neilus and Sheila Doherty, sister Mary Frances and twin brother Neilus, survived by her sister Vera (Terry), brothers Patrick and Johnny.

Remains leaving the Letterkenny Funeral Home on Friday, October 25 at 10.30am for 11am Mass in the St. Eunans Cathedral, Letterkenny with burial afterwards in the family plot in Conwal Cemetery.

https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny

Family flowers only with donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice c/o Patrick Doherty or Con Mc Daid Funeral Directors.

Shelia Deane, Bruckless

The death has occurred of Shelia Deane, Darney, Bruckless.

Ms Deane passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, October 23.

Predeceased by her husband Alan, parents Patrick and Bridget Gallagher and brothers and sisters, Edward, Margaret, Patrick Joe, Susanna, James, Bridget, Nora, Francis, Catherine, Gerard, Benard, Leo and Philip.

Much loved mother of Alaxandra (Brian Burgess) and Elizabeth (Peter McGroary) and adoring grandmother of Dean Burgess, extended relatives, good neighbours and friends.

Remains reposing at Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara, F94 A250, today, Thursday from 4 pm to 8 pm.

Funeral Service on Friday at St. Peter’s Church, Killaghtee at 1 pm with committal afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Donations if desired to Donegal Hospice care of any family member.

House private to family only please.

Jim Crilly, Castlefinn

The death has occurred of Jim Crilly, Gortnamuck, Castlefinn.

Mr Crilly passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, October 22.

Beloved husband of Iris, much loved father of Timothy (Heather), William (Mandy), Nigel (Rosemary) and the late Johnathan ((Sandra), loving grandad of Lauren, Zara, Jemma, Aimee, Stuart, Jordan, Meagan and Emily and great-grandad of Archie, Evie, Sophie-Rose and Éabha, dearest brother of Angela (Graham) and the late Kathleen (Len).

Reposing at the family home.

Funeral from the family home on Friday, October 25, at 1.30 pm for Service Of Thanksgiving for the life of Jim at 2 pm in Alt Presbyterian Church.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Cardio Vascular Unit, Galway University Hospital, c/o any family member or Charles Lynch, Funeral Director.

Everyone is welcome at the home from 12 noon to 10 pm.

Family time please on the morning of the funeral.

Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his entire family circle

James Crawford, Castlefinn

The death has occurred of James Crawford, Alt Lower, Castlefinn.

Mr Crawford passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital on Tuesday, October 22.

Beloved husband of Maureen, much loved father of Charlie (Anne-Marie), Jerome (Kathleen) and Ryan (Marie), loving grandad of Caolan, Dylan, Kiera, Matthew, Oran, Aoibheann, Darragh, James and Eva, dearest brother of Margaret, Mary, Rosaleen, Tommy, Danny and the late Nuala and Phyllis.

Reposing at the family home today, Thursday, October 24, from 12pm.

Funeral from the family home on Saturday, October 26, at 11.20 am for Requiem Mass at 12 noon in St. Columba’s Church, Doneyloop.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.

The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam.

Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his entire family circle.

Cabrini McConnellogue, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Cabrini Mc Connellogue (née Kelly), Dromore, Letterkenny.

Ms McConnellogue passed away at the Donegal Hospice on Tuesday, October 22.

Predeceased by her loving husband John and sisters Gretta Mc Elroy and Anne Kelly.

Sadly missed by her sons Mark (June), Tullygay, Letterkenny and Paul (Stella), New York, sister Marie Mc Glynn, Glencar, brothers Seamus, Hawthorn Heights and Leo, Ballyhaise, Cavan, grandchildren Erin, Willow, Luca and Holly, extended family and friends.

Remains are reposing at her late residence today, Wednesday, October 23, from 12 noon to 10pm with Rosary at 9pm.

Funeral Mass in St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny at 11am this morning, Thursday, October 24, followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery.

House private on the morning of the Funeral.

Family flowers only.

Donations in lieu to Donegal Hospice, C/O Jim Mc Glynn, Funeral Director or any family member.

Frank Kelly, Creeslough

The death has occurred of Frank Kelly, Roscad, Creeslough.

Mr Kelly passed away peacefully at Falcarragh Community Hospital on Tuesday, October 22.

He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving wife Bridie, sons Michael (Trish), Derriscleigh, Brendan (Grace), Portnablagh, daughters Mary (Shane), Athenry and Christine (Matthew), Drimnaraw, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters, extended family, friends and neighbours. Predeceased by his brother Peter and sister Tessie.

His remains will be reposing at his home.

Funeral Mass in St. Michael’s Church, Creeslough today, Thursday, October 24, at 11 am.

Burial afterwards in Doe Graveyard.

Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-michaels-church

Anna (Nancy) Healy, Sligo and Barnesmore, Donegal

THE death has occurred of Anna (Nancy) Healy (née Heron), 47 Tonafortes, Carraroe, Sligo and formerly of Mullinalamphrey, Barnesmore, Donegal.

Ms Healy passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the exceptional care of the nurses and staff at St Phelim’s Nursing Home, Dromahair, Co Leitrim on Tuesday, October 22.

She is predeceased by her beloved husband Thomas, her three brothers and seven sisters.

Loving mother of Peter, Angela McLoughlin and Lorna Conboy.

She will be sadly missed by her son, daughters, daughter-in-law Patricia, sons-in-law Charlie and Alan, grandchildren Martin, Annette, Caroline, Paul, Cassandra and Siobhán, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Funeral will arrive to St. John’s Church, Carraroe, Sligo this morning, Thursday at 11am with Funeral proceeding to Sligo Cemetery for burial after.

You can stream Nancy’s Funeral Mass live by clicking ‘Live Stream’ below.

Live Stream

Family flowers only please.

Donations, if desired, to St. Phelim’s Nursing Home Patient Comfort Fund, care of The Foley and McGowan Funeral Home.

Barry Breslin, Kilcar

The death has occurred of Barry Breslin, Straleel, Kilcar.

Mr Breslin tragically passed away as a result of an accident in Perth on Thursday, October 3.

Beloved father to his son Tommy.

Sadly missed by his loving Fiancée Melissa, his parents Mary and Seamus, his brothers Owen (Beth and Hazel) and Shane (Gerard), his grandmother Mary Ann (Byrne), his aunts, uncles, cosuins, extended family, many friends and neighbours.

Remains reposing at his residence (Straleel F94 KO62) today, Thursday, October 24 from 12pm to 10pm.

Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am in St Cartha’s Church Kilcar with burial afterwards in the local Cemetery.

House private on the morning of the Funeral.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Kevin Bell Repatriation trust c/o Mc Cabe Funeral Directors or any family member.

Matthew (Matt) Magee, Bundoran and Armagh

The death has occurred of Matthew (Matt) Magee, Silverhill, West End, Bundoran and formerly of Derrymacash, Lurgan, Armagh.

Mr Magee passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 16.

Beloved partner of the late Bernadette Cassidy, son of the late Matthew Magee and brother of the late Laura.

Matthew will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his adoring children, Tracy (Evan), Shauna (Marek), Sean (Ciara), Michael (Rebekah), Matthew Jnr, Owen (Dana) and Ruth (Joshua), his beloved grandchildren Logan, Daisy, Ezekiel, Myles, Korey, Mason and Leon, his heartbroken mother Maureen, his brothers Jamie, John, Harry and Colin his sister Linda, his aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and all his many relatives, neighbours and friends.

Removal on Thursday to his mother’s residence at 39 Kilvergan Rd, Derrymacash, Lurgan, Co. Armagh to repose there.

Removal from there on Friday morning, October 25 to St. Patrick’s Church, Derrymacash, Lurgan for Mass of the Resurrection (time to be confirmed) followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Matt to the St. Vincent De Paul Society, Bundoran Branch care of donation box at house or to Breslin’s Funeral Home.