The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Jimmy McGinley, Glasgow and Gweedore
Ann Kirwan, Ballyshannon and Buncrana
Andy Gillespie, Ballybofey
Margaret McBride, Milford
Hugh Doherty, Buncrana
Bernadette (Bernie) Brogan, Fanad
Bernard (Brian) Carr, Kilcar
Anne Smet, Donegal Town and Longford
Jimmy McGinley, Glasgow and Gweedore
The death has occurred of Jimmy McGinley, Glasgow and formerly Gweedore.
Mr McGinley passed away peacefully at his home in Glasgow surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, July 27.
Beloved husband of the late Mary, loving Dad of Gerard, Patricia, Mary, James, Pauline, Sean, Michael, Con, Martin and the late Mags, father in-law to Tricia, Joe, John, Denise, Kitty, Louise and Brenda, granda of Maria, Joseph, Conor, Ciara, Aislinn, Aiden, Niall, Erin, Eoin, Mary-Kate, Monica, James, Eilish, Caitlin, Michael, Kian, Alannah, Orla, Niamh and Enya, great granda to Callah and Aiden and brother to Patsy.
His remains will repose at Roarty’s Funeral Home Derrybeg (F92 DN4X) on Thursday, July 31 from 3pm to 8pm, with rosary at 8pm.
Private removal following the rosary to his home in Glassagh.
Funeral Mass will be held in St Colmcille’s Church, Knockfola, on Saturday, at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Directors Facebook page https://shorturl.at/47qnx
Ann Kirwan, Ballyshannon and Buncrana
The death has occurred of Ann Kirwan (née McCullough), Abbeylands, Ballyshannon and formerly Buncrana.
Ms Kirwan passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Sligo University Hospital on Monday, July 28.
Sadly missed by her son’s David, Stephen, Paul, and Noel, her daughter-in-law Amanda and her granddaughter Isla, her brother Thomas and sister Mary McCullough.
Predeceased by parents Thomas and Lily McCullough.
House private please.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
All enquiries to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home on 087 2218483.
Andy Gillespie, Ballybofey
The death has occurred of Andy Gillespie, Dreenan, Ballybofey.
Mr Gillespie passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital on Monday, July 21.
Beloved husband of Ellen, much loved father to Sharon, Jennifer, Martin and Drew, cherished brother of May, Johnny, Annie, Harry, Sheila, Anthony, Angela, and the late Liam, Eddie and Brendan.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his wife, sons, daughters, sisters, brothers, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, and friends.
Remains reposing at Mc Cool’s Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 29 and Wednesday, July 30 from 6pm concluding with rosary at 9pm.
Funeral leaving from there on Thursday, July 31 at 10.30 am for requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoneill at 11am.
Interment in the adjoining churchyard.
The requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish you tube at https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Margaret McBride, Milford
The death has occurred of Margaret McBride (née McLaughlin), Main Street, Milford (F92 K5N4), in her 97th year, peacefully at home.
She was predeceased by her husband, James, and her parents, Margaret and Daniel.
Margaret will be sadly missed by her loving family, Patrick, Danny, Brendan, Margaret, Michael, Anita and John, sister, Celia (Kerr), daughters-in-law, Patrice, Jane, Mairéad, Louise and Paula, sons-in-law, Con and John, her 21 cherished grandchildren, sister-in-law, Ann, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposing at her home on Tuesday, July 29 with Rosary at 9 pm.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday, July 30 at 11am in St Peter’s Church, Milford.
Burial afterwards in Milford Cemetery.
Margaret’s Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV, St Peter’s Church, Milford on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/milford.
Family time from 10pm and on the morning of the funeral.
Hugh Doherty, Buncrana
The death has occurred of Hugh Doherty (Widow), Gransha, Buncrana.
Hugh is predeceased by his parents, Willie and Mary, and his sisters, Anita and Eileen.
He will be sadly missed and never forgotten by his loving wife, Kathleen, and his family, Rosemary (Hughie), Margaret (Patsy), Bridgeen (Mickey), Sadie (Kevin), his sisters in law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours, friends and the wider family circle.
Hugh’s remains will be reposing at his late residence.
Funeral from his home on Wednesday at 10am going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for Requiem Mass at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Cockhill with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time 10pm to 12noon.
Funeral can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill.
Bernadette (Bernie) Brogan, Fanad
The death has occurred of Bernadette (Bernie) Brogan (née O’Reilly), Radharc na Maoil Ruaidhe, Tamney, Fanad.
Ms Brogan passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.
Deeply regretted by her partner Patrick (Paddy) Fealty, daughters Diane (Shane) Brown (St. Johnston), Aisling (Jamie) Lord (England), her son John (Maria) Brogan (Carrigans) and her adored grandchildren Madison, Oscar, Sienna, Genevieve, Rhys, Josh and Sophia.
Sadly missed by her brother Patrick O’Reilly (New York), sisters Anne O’Hay (Derry) and Bridget Curren (Derry), Raymond Brogan, Patrick (Tara) Fealty and their son Patrick, Gary (Danielle) Fealty, her extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Bernie’s remains will repose at her late residence.
Removal from there at 10.40am on Tuesday, July 29 arriving at St. Columba’s Church, Massmount for 11am Requiem Mass, followed by a private cremation.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired to the Oncology Department at Letterkenny University Hospital, care of any family member or Mc Ateer Funeral Directors.
The Requiem Mass can be viewed live on the Mc Ateer Funeral Directors Facebook page.
Bernard (Brian) Carr, Kilcar
The death has occurred of Bernard (Brian) Carr, Cruckcarra, Kilcar.
Mr Carr passed away suddenly but peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital on Sunday, July 27.
Predeceased by his parents John and Mary, brothers Seán, Francis and sister Kathleen.
Sadly missed by his sisters Mary Agnes, Bernadette and Goretti.
Fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, his neighbours and friends.
Remains reposing at his late residence.
Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, July 30 at 12pm in St. Cartha’s Church, Kilcar (F94KA07), followed by private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium Cavan.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to The Irish Cancer Society care of any family member or Mc Shane Funeral Directors.
Anne Smet, Donegal Town and Longford
The death has occurred of Anne Smet (née Doherty), Donegal Town and formerly of St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England.
Ms Smet, who was born in Granard, Co Longford, passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 24.
Beloved wife of René, much loved mother to sons Richard (Beverley), Dean, daughters Deborah, Elaine (Sean), cherished sister of Mary, Susie, Phelim and Christy.
Dearly loved grandmother and great-grandmother.
Predeceased by her parents Marie and Felix, her sisters Maggie and Betty, her brothers Jack, Seamus, Alan and Gerry. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her husband, children, step-children, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family and many friends.
Funeral leaving from Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Donegal Town on Tuesday, July 29 at 10.30am.
Anne’s Requiem Mass will be held at St. Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town at 11am, followed by cremation at Lakelands Funeral Home and Crematorium, Cavan, at 2.30pm approximately.
The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://mcn.live/Camera/donegal-town-tawnawilly-parish-donegal-town
Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired directly to the Donegal Hospice at https://www.idonate.ie/2625_donegal-hospice.html.
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
