The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
-Peadar Quinn, Fintown
-Patrick Pearse Kelly, Drumkeen
-Fr P.J. Brady, Kerry/Donegal/Meath/Westmeath
-Henry Bradley, Crossroads and Killygordon
-Rev Hugh Boyle, Dublin and Lettermacaward
-Elizabeth Hannon, Greencastle
-Florence (Flor) McBride, Letterkenny and Mayo
-Patrick (Patsy) Hegarty, Stranorlar and Convoy
-Mary (May) Josephine Kelly, Killygordon
-Sean Moynihan, Derry/Kerry/Bridgend
Peadar Quinn, Fintown
The death has occurred of Peadar Quinn, Beaghmore, Fintown.
Mr Quinn passed away in Letterkenny University Hospital on Sunday, December 15.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Anne, daughter Fiona (Darren), son Rory (Ellie), grandchildren Conor and Oisín, brother John (Ardara), Patsy (Donegal), Anne (Galway), Marjorie (U.S.A) and Mary (Laghey), sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Peadar will repose at his home from 11 am Tuesday, December 17.
Requiem Mass in St. Colmcille’s Chapel, Fintown, at 11 am on Thursday, December 19, with burial afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.
Rosary both nights at 9 pm with family time from 10 pm until 11 am each day and on the morning of the funeral.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed on the Baile-na-Finne Facebook page.
Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to The National Kidney Support Centre, Beaumont Hospital, c/o any family member.
A shuttle bus will run from the car park at Páirc Acla, Fintown, F94KI92, from 4 pm on both days.
Patrick Pearse Kelly, Drumkeen
The death has occurred of Patrick Pearse Kelly, 17 St Bridget’s Crescent, Drumkeen.
Mr Kelly passed away in Brentwood Manor Nursing Home on Monday, December 16.
Pearse will be lovingly missed by his sons Douglas (Roseanne), Pearse Jnr and Robert, his grandchildren Jessica, Riannon, Douglas, Pádraig, Lúcás, Fionnuala, Oisín, Fíachra, Leah and Aoibhín, his brothers Tom, Michael and Chris (Aberdeen) and sister Margaret Bonner, his nieces, nephews and all his extended family and friends.
Pearse was predeceased by his wife Jean, son Jeremiah, his parents, brothers and sisters may they all rest in peace.
Pearse will be reposing from 2pm on Tuesday, December 17 at his late residence, 17 St Bridget’s Crescent, Drumkeen and all day Wednesday for respects to be paid.
Funeral from there on Thursday morning at 10.30am going to St Patrick’s Church, Drumkeen for 11 o’clock Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please.
Fr P.J. Brady, Kerry/Donegal/Meath/Westmeath
The death has occurred of Fr P.J. Brady, Station House, Ballintra, Co Donegal.
Fr Brady, who is a former staff member of the Agricultural College, Multyfarnham, Co Westmeath, passed away peacefully after a long illness at Fatima Home, Tralee on Monday, December 16.
Beloved son of the late Patrick and Margaret and much loved brother of Hugh, Eugene, Mary Teresa Roper, Michael, Phelim, Breege, Margaret Doran, Gerard, Gabrielle McDevitt and the late Pauline.
Sadly missed by his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives, the Franciscan Community, Killarney and the Friars of the Irish Franciscan Province.
Reposing at the Franciscan Friary, Killarney on Wednesday, December 18 from 4pm to 8pm.
Requiem Mass on Thursday morning at 12 noon, followed by burial in the adjoining Friary graveyard.
Henry Bradley, Crossroads and Killygordon
The death has taken place of Henry Bradley, Gleneely, Crossroads and formerly of Killygordon.
Mr Bradley passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital on Monday, December 16.
Beloved husband of Mary, much loved father of Marie (late Ken), Harry (Margaret), Michael (Valerie), Ann (Bryan), Kathleen and Brendan (Rachel), loving granda of Ryan, Níamh, Éoin, Charlotte, Jack, Jessica and Maxine, dearest brother of Mary and the late John, Maggie, Ellen, Michael and Seamus.
Reposing at the family home on Tuesday, December 17 from 2 pm to 10 pm. Funeral from the family home on Thursday, December 19 at 10.30 am for Requiem Mass at 11 am in St. Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon.
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.
Rev Hugh Boyle, Dublin and Lettermacaward
The death has occurred of Rev Hugh Boyle, Kimmage Manor, Dublin and formerly of Lettermacaward, Donegal.
Rev Boyle passed away on Sunday, December 15.
Son of the late Annie (née Gallagher) and John Boyle.
Deeply regretted by his sisters Sarah and May, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, extended family, friends and Spiritan confrères.
Predeceased by his sister Kathleen, brothers Connell, Fr. Niall and John, sister-in-law Ann and brother-in-law Ken.
Funeral Mass will take place at 11am on Wednesday morning, December 18 in the Church of the Holy Spirit, Kimmage Manor D12 WP44 followed by burial at Dardistown Cemetery.
Enquiries to Fanagans Funeral Home, Lr Kimmage Road, Mount Argus-014925959
Elizabeth Hannon, Greencastle
The death has occurred of Elizabeth Hannon, Balleighan East, Greencastle.
Ms Hannon passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital on Friday, December 13.
Beloved wife of Michael and much loved mother of Catherine (Declan) and Seamus, devoted Granny of Dáithí, Cahir, Charlie and Conan.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her Sister and Brothers, Nieces and Nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Funeral Arrangements Later
Florence (Flor) McBride, Letterkenny and Mayo
The death has occurred of Florence (Flor) McBride (née Higgings), 1 Errigal View, Letterkenny and formerly Claremorris, Co Mayo.
Ms McBride, who is a retired nurse who worked in Dungloe and the National X-Ray Unit, passed away at her home on Saturday, December 14.
Predeceased by her husband Paddy and all her siblings, most recently brother Tommy Higgins on December 7 (Claremorris).
Deeply regretted by her stepdaughter Geraldine Rice and stepson Sean McBride, many nieces, nephews, friends and wonderful neighbours.
Requiem Mass in St. Eunans Cathedral, Letterkenny on Tuesday, December 17, at 11am which can be viewed live on the link www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu if wished to the Donegal Hospice, c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.
Patrick (Patsy) Hegarty, Stranorlar and Convoy
The death has occurred of Patrick (Patsy) Hegarty, Lettermakenny, Stranorlar and formerly Drumhumberland, Convoy.
Mr Hegarty passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital on Saturday, December 14.
Sadly missed by his brothers John (Strabane), Hughie (Raphoe), Anthony (Raphoe) and Michael (Strabane), sisters Mary McGinley (Kilmacrennan), Margaret Watson (Scotland) and Nellie Hegarty (Raphoe), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Patsy is predeceased by his wife Kathleen (2020) and his parents Patrick and Kathleen.
Funeral from his late residence on Tuesday, December 17 at 10am going to St. Mary’s Church Convoy for 11am Requiem Mass with interment afterwards in the New Cemetery.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Medical 3, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Mary (May) Josephine Kelly, Killygordon
The death has occurred of Mary (May) Josephine Kelly (née Moss) Killygordon, Donegal.
The death has occurred of Mary (May) Josephine Kelly (née Moss), Barnes, London. Formerly of Cronalaughey, Killygordon, Donegal, December 13.
Beloved daughter of the late Edward and Mary Ellen Moss.
May will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her heartbroken daughters Mary (Martin), Jacqueline, Rachel (Nigel), and Patricia, brothers Hugh (Margaret) and Michael (Patricia), sisters Phylis, Betty (Philip), Fidelma (Paddy), Brigid, Geraldine (Gez) and Ted, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Predeceased by her brother, Patrick Moss (London).
Funeral Arrangements later.
Sean Moynihan, Derry/Kerry/Bridgend
The death has occurred of Sean Moynihan, 56 Culmore Road, Derry City, Derry / Killarney, Kerry / Bridgend, Donegal.
The death has occurred at his home of Sean Moynihan, 56 Culmore Road, Derry and formerly Lissivigeen, Killarney, Co Kerry.
Predeceased by his loving wife Kathleen (nee McLaughlin, Bridgend Co Donegal).
Much loved father of Kerry, Brendan, Sean and Aoibheann and dear brother of Christopher, Mary, Cait and Bernie. Deeply regretted by his loving sons, daughters, son-in-law,-daughter-in-law, grandchildren, brother, sisters, extended family and friends.
Remains reposing at his late residence where you are all welcome to pay your respects.
Removal from there on Tuesday afternoon, December 17 at 12.15pm to St Aengus’ Church, Burt for requiem Mass at 1pm followed by interment in St Mura’s Graveyard, Fahan.
Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/burt.
Family time please from 10pm to 11am.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, to St Patrick’s Missionary Society, Kiltegan Fathers c/o any family member.
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