The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Tessie McGettigan, Lifford
Peggy Gallagher, Falcarragh
Margaret O’Donnell, Creeslough
Neil McGleenon, Armagh and Ballybofey
Stephen ‘Ann’ O’Donnell, Rann na Feirste
Eileen Graham, Gortlee, Letterkenny
Laurence Sweeney, Shannon, Co. Clare and Ballybofey
Kevin McCallion, Newtowncunningham
Nellie McGuinness, Glenties
Nuala McFadden, Cnoc Fola
Martin Loughrey, Rathmullan
James McGrory, Letterkenny and Buncrana
Tessie McGettigan, Lifford
The peaceful death has occurred of Tessie McGettigan, née Kelly, aged 101 years, Braide, Lifford, (F93DPT8).
Lovingly missed by her son, Karl (Carmel) and daughter, Paula (Gerard Doherty), grandchildren, David, Jack, Peter and Lucy, great-grandchildren, Grace and Lilly, nieces, nephews, all her extended family, neighbours and friends.
Tessie was predeceased by her husband, Robert and infant daughter, her brothers and sisters, Rita, Joan, Tony and Frances.
Tessie will be reposing at her late residence on Tuesday from 11am to 9pm.
Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral cortege will be leaving her late residence, Braide, Lifford on Wednesday at 10.30am going to St Patrick’s Church, Murlog for 11am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to RNLI c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield.
Peggy Gallagher, Falcarragh
The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Peggy Gallagher, Mount Carmel, Meenderry, Falcarragh, formerly of Roshine, Dunfanaghy.
Predeceased by her husband, Joe, sisters, Mary and Agnes and brothers, Timmy and Mickey.
Sadly missed by her sons, John Joe (Rosaleen), Seamus (Mary) and Paul, daughters, Margaret. Rosealeen and Patricia (Hugo), sisters, Patricia and Catherine, grandchildren, Cillian, Dainne, Roisín, Shauna, Tia, Molly, Sophie, Olivia and Malachy and extended family and friends.
Her remains will repose at her home on Tuesday and Wednesday from 12pm to 8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm.
House private to family after the rosary and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday at 12 noon in St. Finian’s Church, Falcarragh with interment afterwards in the adjacent cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page and on the church webcam.
Margaret O’Donnell, Creeslough
The death has taken place in University Hospital Galway of Margaret O Donnell, Birchill, Creeslough, and formerly of Carrowcannon, Falcarragh.
Predeceased by her husband, Tommy, parents, James and Ett Cannon, and brother, Willie.
Sadly missed by her sister, Maeve, her brother, Paddy, sister-in-law, May, and nephews, Willie and Jimmy.
Remains will be reposing at her sister, Maeve Doohan’s residence in Carrowcannon, Falcarragh (F92 A9WO). Rosary at 9pm.
Funeral Mass will take place at 11am on Wednesday in Teach Phobail Naomh Fionán, Falcarragh. Burial afterwards in St Connell’s New Cemetery in Glenties.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/falcarragh-parish-church
Neil McGleenon, Armagh and Ballybofey
The death has occurred of Neil McGleenon, 128 Markethill Rd., Collone, Armagh / Dublin / Ballybofey.
Dearly beloved husband of Kathleen and devoted father to Brian (Lorraine), Bronagh (Ruairì) and Conor (Catherina). Cherished brother of the late Pat RIP.
His remains are reposing at his late residence 128 Markethill Rd, Collone BT60 1LF until removal on Wednesday to arrive at St James of Jerusalem, Mullabrack for 11am Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife, sons, daughter, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters, Marie and Kathleen, brother, Micheal, nieces, nephews and the entire family circle and many friends.
House private to family and close friends on Wednesday morning please.
Stephen ‘Ann’ O’Donnell, Rann na Feirste
The peaceful death has occurred of Stephen ‘Ann’ O’Donnell, Rann na Feirste, surrounded by his loving family, in the Donegal Hospice.
Predeceased by their first born baby son, grandchild, Pio, parents, Peadar and Ann and his brother, Patsy.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Bríd, sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen (Róisín), Gavin (Moya) Damien (Orlaith); grandchildren, Caoimhe, Ultán, Ruadhán, Bláithín, Croía agus Áine; his sisters, Bridie, Margaret, Caitríona, Anne Marie and brother, John.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, extended family and many friends.
Reposing at his late residence in Rann na Feirste (F94 F9W9), Rosary at 8pm.
Family time only following the Rosary and on the morning of the funeral please.
Requiem Mass at midday on Wednesday, August 13 in St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Anagaire (F94 KO22) with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to the the Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association, Dungloe Community Hospital and the Donegal Hospice.
Live stream of the funeral ceremony on st-marys-star-of-the-sea-church – MCN and on Annagry Parish Facebook Page.
Eileen Graham, Gortlee, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place at Hillcrest Nursing Home, Letterkenny of Eileen Graham (née Fleming), formerly of Gortlee, Letterkenny.
Predeceased by her husband, Fred, she is sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children, Trevor (Patricia) and Caroline (Ted), and grandchildren, Kerry, Alison, Callum and Ryan.
Reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny (F92 XE35) from 5pm to 7pm on Tuesday, August 12, where you are most welcome to pay your respects, followed by removal to Trinity Presbyterian Church.
Service of Thanksgiving to be held in Trinity Presbyterian Church, Upper Main Street, Letterkenny at 2pm on Wednesday followed by committal in Gortlee Cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers if desired to the Alzheimer’s Society, Donegal Branch, c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.
Laurence Sweeney, Shannon, Co. Clare and Ballybofey
The death has occurred of Laurence Sweeney, Coill Mhara, Shannon, Clare and Ballybofey, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.
Deeply missed by his heartbroken family, wife, Kathleen, children, Catherine, Larry, Edwin and Adeline, granddaughter, Erin, Larry’s partner Sylvia, brothers, Brian and Liam, sisters, Anne and Eileen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and his many friends.
Laurence will repose in Mc Mahon’s Funeral Home, Shannon on Wednesday from 6pm to 7.30pm, arriving for funeral Mass in Ss. John and Paul Church, Shannon on Thursday at 11am followed by burial in Illaunmanagh Cemetery.
House strictly private. Donations if desired to Clare Care.
Kevin McCallion, Newtowncunningham
The death has taken place of Kevin McCallion, 3 Colehill, Newtowncunningham, F93 HFH7.
He died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by parents, Owen and Lizzie and sister, Kathleen McNamara.
Survived by his loving wife, Helena, son, Lee (Claire), daughters, Deborah Brown (Emmet) and Shauna Kelly (Michael), his grandchildren, Ella, Adam, Rhys and Miya.
Deeply missed by brothers, Danny, Jackie (Jean) and Dessie (Mary), sisters, Sadie (Charlie), Geraldine (Pat) and Patricia (Frankie), nieces, nephews, extended family members, neighbours and many friends.
Kevin’s remains are reposing at his late residence.
Funeral from there on Wednesday for requiem Mass at 11am in All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only.
Nellie McGuinness, Glenties
The peaceful death has occurred, surrounded by her loving family, of Nellie McGuinness, Main Street, Glenties.
Predeceased by her parents, Frank and Mamie, brother, Jim, sister, Zita and brothers-in-law, Seamus McCloskey and Jim Wilson.
Sadly missed and forever loved by her sister, Mary (New York), sister-in-law, Maureen (Glenties), nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11am in St. Connell’s Church, Glenties with interment afterwards in the local cemetery.
Funeral mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/glenties
Family time on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to the MS Society Ireland, c/o any family member.
Nuala McFadden, Cnoc Fola
The death has taken place at her home of Nuala McFadden, Cnoc Fola, originally of Brinlack, Gaoth Dobhair.
Predeceased by her parents, Paddy Jimi and Madgie, son, Noel, son-in-law, Rónán and sisters, Máire, Treasa and Gráinne.
Sadly missed by her husband, John Ghracie, daughters, Graceanne (Ray) and Bernie, sons, Neil (Margaret), Pádraig (Eileen), Damian (Debbie), Liam (Gina), Peadar (Rosie), sister, Kitty, brothers, Muiris, Billy, Joe, Peadar and Pádraig, 15 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and extended family and friends.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11am in Teach Pobail Cholmcille, Cnoc Fola, with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page and on the church webcam.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice.
Martin Loughrey, Rathmullan
The peaceful death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, of Martin Loughrey, Red Brae, Rathmullan.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife, Kathleen, daughters, Kathy Cussen (Ian), Navan, Co. Meath, Emer Loughrey, Rathmullan, Aoife McMenamin (Shay), Rathmullan, son Lee Loughrey, Rathmullan, adored grandchildren, Cormac, Ailbhe and Davin, sisters, Nora McFadden, Kilmacrennan, Renee Rodgers, Ballyshannon, sister-in-law, Monica Crawford, Glencar, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.
Predeceased by his parents, May and Neil Loughrey, Red Brae and sister, Marian Canning.
Reposing at his home from 1pm on Monday August 11. House private please.
Requiem Mass at 11am on Wednesday, August 13 in St. Joseph’s Church, Rathmullan.
Burial afterwards in Rathmullan Cemetery.
Mass can be viewed on MCN Media St Joseph’s Church, Rathmullan.
James McGrory, Letterkenny and Buncrana
The peaceful death has taken place of James McGrory, 2 Beechwood Road, Letterkenny, formerly Sharagore, Linsfort, Buncrana, retired telephonist of the Revenue Commissioners.
Survived by his beloved wife, Catherine, sons, Seamus (Letterkenny), Niall (Jacqueline) (Omagh), daughters, Ellen and Maria (Letterkenny), Aoife Carroll (Michael) (Glenswilly).
Loving grandad to his cherished grandchild M.J.
Deeply missed his family, brothers, Neil and Denis (Linsfort), sister, Anne Fullerton (Buncrana), nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny (F92 XE35) on Monday from 2.30pm to 4.30pm where you are most welcome to pay your respects, concluding with removal to St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for reception prayers at 5pm.
Reposing overnight for 11am Requiem Mass on Tuesday which can be viewed at www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny, followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery.
House private please.
Family flowers only please, donations if wished to the Donegal Hospice, c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.
