The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Liam Gallagher, Bruckless
Michael McBride, Fanad
Alan James Moore, Letterkenny
Louise O’Loughlin, Raphoe
Eileen Lynch, Buncrana
Vincent Lynch, Buncrana
Lexie Spratt, Letterkenny
Desmond Gibbons, Roscommon and Bundoran
Michael Sr. McLoone, Ballyshanon
Angela Blaney, Fanad
Anthony ‘Con’ Gallagher, Frosses
Liam Gallagher, Bruckless
The death has occurred of Liam Gallagher, Bruckless.
Mr Gallagher passed away peacefully at Donegal Community Hospital, Donegal Town, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, December 1.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his wife Eilis, sons Patsy (Angela) and Barry (Tina), daughters Marguerite (Michael Cowburn deceased) and Mary (Dom),
his brother Dessie (Bernie), his sisters Ita Harvey and Eithne Byrne, nieces and nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Predeceased by his infant son Brian, brother Patsy, sisters Bridget, Eileen, Mollie and Greta.
Reposing at Gallaghers Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles, (F94 X02N) on Tuesday, December 2 until 8pm.
Requiem Mass on Thursday, December 4 in the Church of St. Joseph and St. Conal, Bruckless, at 11am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Donegal Community Hospital, care of Gallaghers Funeral Home, Mountcharles.
House strictly private at all times please.
Michael McBride, Fanad
The peaceful death has taken place at Áras Uí Dhomhnaill Nursing Home of Michael McBride, Tullyconnell, Fanad.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
Alan James Moore, Letterkenny
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden death of Alan James Moore, Holly View, Lurgybrack, Letterkenny, who died on Tuesday, December 2, in Letterkenny University hospital.
Predeceased by his mother Marion and sister Joan Trearty.
Alan will be forever loved and cherished by his father Ernie, wife Tina, son Paul and daughter-in-law Cora, son Leigh and daughter-in-law Natalie, his much loved grandchildren, Harry, Charlie, Isla, Max and baby Aria.
His remains will repose at the home of his father, Ernie Moore, Swilly View, Lurgybrack, (F92W726) from 12noon to 10pm tomorrow, Wednesday, December 3.
Funeral leaving from there on Thursday, December 4, at 1.15pm going to Conwal Parish Church, Letterkenny for funeral service, followed by burial in Gortlee graveyard.
Family time please today, Tuesday, and on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the A&E department, Letterkenny University Hospital care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director.
Louise O’Loughlin, Raphoe
The sudden death has occurred of Louise O’Loughlin, 12 Castle Grove, Raphoe, Co Donegal, F93 HK31.
Lovingly missed by her father Pauric, stepmother Roberta, son Eoghan, daughter Kai, and her sisters and brothers: Carmel (Declan), Katrina, Shaun (Leanne), Janice (Kevin), Leanne, Deborah (Jason), Bobby, Stephen, Natalie and Ryan.
Deeply regretted also by her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Louise is predeceased by her mother Patricia and her sister Annmarie.
May they all rest in peace.
Louise will repose at her late residence this evening, Tuesday, December 2, from 7 pm to 10 pm and Wednesday, December 3, from 11 am to 10 pm.
Rosary will be recited on both evenings at 9 pm.
The funeral cortege will leave her late residence on Thursday morning, December 4, at 11.30 am, proceeding to St Eunan’s Church, Raphoe, for 12 noon requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
The funeral Mass may be viewed online via the parish webcam https://parishofraphoe.ie.
Family time, please, on the morning of the funeral.
Eileen Lynch, Buncrana
The peaceful death has taken place at her residence of Eileen Lynch (Donaghey) 110 Nailors Row, Buncrana.
Predeceased by her parents Henry and Mary and her brother Danny.
Deeply regretted by her loving husband Lawrence and daughter’s Marie (Brian), Sharon (Damien), Martina (William), son’s Lawrence and Gerard, Sister Kathleen (Eddie), brother’s Harry and George grandchildren, great grandchild, nieces, nephews, family circle and friends.
Remains reposing at her residence.
Funeral from there on Thursday, December 4 at 10.20 am going to St Mary’s Church Cockhill, for 11 am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time from 11 pm until 11am.
Vincent Lynch, Buncrana
The death has taken place in St Joseph’s Hospital, Stranorlar of Vincent Lynch, 19 Marian Park, Buncrana.
Son of the late Patsy and Maise R.I.P.
Dear brother of Tony (Chrystal) and Uncle of Dawn, sadly missed by his extended family and friends.
Remains reposing at McLaughlin’s Funeral Home Buncrana until 9 pm on Tuesday, December 2.
Funeral from there on Wednesday, December 3 at 10.30 am going to St Mary’s church Cockhill for 11am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please.
Funeral service can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/cockhill
Lexie Spratt, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Lexie Spratt, Garryharry, Letterkenny.
Mr Spratt passed away at his home on Monday, December 1.
Lexie is survived by his sons Melvin, Graham (Alison) and Jason (Katie), daughters Amanda, Yvonne Brogan (Brian), Lorraine Brogan (Ciaran) and Orla Baxter (Raymond), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister Lizzie McMenamin (Philadelphia), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Lexie is predeceased by his wife Tillie (2024), brothers Jimmy and Mathew and sisters Martha Saddler, Ruby Russell and Sarah Spratt.
Lexie’s remains are reposing at his late residence.
House private to family and neighbours only please.
Funeral leaving Lexie’s late residence on Wednesday, December 3 at 1.15pm going to Conwal Parish Church, Letterkenny for Service of Thanksgiving at 2pm.
Interment afterwards in Gortlee Cemetery, Letterkenny.
Family flowers only please.
Desmond Gibbons, Roscommon and Bundoran
The death has occurred of Desmond Gibbons, Ballincurry, Kilrooskey, Roscommon and formerly of Stracomer View, Bundoran.
Mr Gibbons passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, November 29.
Beloved son of the late Gerald and Pauline.
He will be very sadly missed by his sisters and brothers – Mary, Josephine, Eileen, Seamus, Gerry, Pauline and Michael, his close friends Aidan, Brendan and Darragh, his god-daughter Codie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many good friends.
Reposing at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon (F42 NH27) on Wednesday evening from 4.30 pm until 6.30 pm.
Removal from his home on Thursday morning at 11.40 pm arriving at St Mary’s Church, Ballagh (F42 X432) for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 o’clock. Burial afterwards in Kilgefin Cemetery.
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 and 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 Tuesday, December 2 until 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/
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
