The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Margo (Margaret) Sweeney, Drumkeen
Gretta Sweeney, Dunfanaghy
Thomas Harley, Wicklow and Donegal
Teresa Gallagher, Glenties
Violet Phillips, Bundoran
Sadie McKelvey, Fintown
Susan Corr, Carndonagh
Maryrose Carr, Mountcharles and formerly Donegal Town
Eileen McDermott, Roscommon and Clonmany
Bridget Lennon, London and Bruckless
Breed Gallagher, Loughanure
Charlie Logan, London and Raphoe
Margo (Margaret) Sweeney, Drumkeen
The peaceful death has taken place at Archview Lodge, Nursing Home, Letterkenny of Margo (Margaret) Sweeney (née O’Donnell), Stralongford, Drumkeen, F93RC52.
Pre-deceased by her husband Hughie, brothers and sisters.
Sadly missed by her sons, daughters, brother and sister.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11am in St. Patrick’s Church, Drumkeen, with burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
Margo’s family would like to express their gratitude to the wonderful staff at Archview Lodge Nursing Home for the amazing level of care she received.
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Gretta Sweeney, Dunfanaghy
The death has occurred of Gretta Sweeney, Asheen, Kill, Dunfanaghy and formerly of Main Street, Falcarragh.
Ms Sweeney passed away peacefully on Monday, October 6.
Predeceased by her parents Cassie and Michael, her brothers John, Maurice, Terry, Michael and her sister Chrissie.
Sadly missed by her loving sister Mary McAuliffe and her many nieces and nephews.
Reposing at her late home on Tuesday, October 7 from 11am until 9pm.
Rosary at 9pm.
House strictly private after the rosary and on morning of funeral.
Requiem Mass in Holy Cross Church, Dunfanaghy on Wednesday, October 8 at 1pm followed by burial afterwards in St Fionan’s graveyard Falcarragh.
The funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam.
Thomas Harley, Wicklow and Donegal
The death has occurred of Thomas Harley, Bray, Co Wicklow, New York and formerly Mullaghderg Mountain Pasture, Co Donegal.
Mr Harley passed away peacefully on Friday, October 3.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his beloved wife and best friend Kay (Catherine), his adored children Owen, Caitríona and Aoife, much loved grandchildren Amaya, Isibéal, Chloé and Tommie, son-in-law Gary, and all his extended family and friends here and across the pond.
Reposing in Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray on Wednesday, October 8 from 2pm to 4pm.
A funeral Mass will take place in St Peter’s Church, Little Bray on Thursday, October 9 at 12noon, followed by burial in Springfield Cemetery.
Teresa Gallagher, Glenties
The death has occurred of Teresa Gallagher, 71 Ard Connell, Glenties.
Ms Gallagher passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in Harbour Lights Nursing Home, Killybegs on Monday, October 6.
Sadly missed by her niece Mary Teresa Lawne (John), nephew’s Connie Bennett (Sally), Gerry Bennett RIP (Anne), grandnieces and grandnephews, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at her late home in 71 Ard Connell, Glenties, F94 H9T1 on Tuesday, October 7 from 2pm with rosary at 9pm.
Requiem Mass in St Connell’s Church on Wednesday, October 8 at 11am with burial afterwards in local cemetery.
Violet Phillips, Bundoran
The death has occurred of Violet Phillips (née Carberry), Ellesmere Court, Dinglei Coush, Bundoran.
Ms Phillips passed away peacefully in the excellent care of all at Arás Mhic Suibhné Nursing Home, Laghey on Thursday, October 2.
Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Martha Carberry and her beloved husband Jack Phillips.
Forever remembered, loved and sadly missed by her brothers Johnnie, Jim, Frank and Eric, her sisters-in-law Bearl, Mollie and Jen and all her nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews, relatives, neighbours and extended family and friends, especially all in Arás Mhic Suibhné.
Reposing at Breslin’s Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran (F94E92F) on Tuesday, October 7 from 5pm to 7pm. All welcome.
Removal from the funeral home at 10.40am on Wednesday, October 8 to arrive at the Church of Ireland, Bundoran for a Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance for the life of Violet at 11am.
Removal afterwards to Finner Graveyard, Bundoran for a service of interment.
Violet’s Funeral Service can be viewed live on Breslin Funeral Home & Cremation Services Facebook Page at
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057496087621
Sadie McKelvey, Fintown
The death has occurred of Sadie McKelvey (née Barclay), Glenamohill, Fintown.
Ms McKelvey passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital on Saturday, October 4.
Sadie is predeceased by her husband Andy, brother Francie and sisters Minnie and Rose.
She is survived by her sisters Helen, Mona and Marita, nieces, nephews, neighbours and many friends. May She Rest in Peace.
Requiem Mass on Tuesday, October 7, in St Colmcille’s Chapel, Fintown, at 11 am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.
Rosary at 9 pm with family time from after the rosary and on the morning of the funeral.
The funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/fintown.
A shuttle bus will operate during the wake from Norton’s car park.
Susan Corr, Carndonagh
The death has occurred of Susan Corr, 14 Hawthorn Meadows, Carndonagh.
Ms Corr passed away peacefully at the Donegal Hospice on Friday, October 3.
Predeceased by her grandparents, and her aunts, uncles and cousins.
Susan is a much loved daughter of Paddy and Anna.
Susan is deeply regretted and sorely missed by her aunts, uncles, her many cousins, her extended family, friends and neighbours.
Removal from Susan’s late residence on Tuesday morning at 10:30am to The Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh for 11am requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on http://www.carndonaghparish.com/webcam.html
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Blaine McCarron- Kelly’s Funeral Directors.
Maryrose Carr, Mountcharles and formerly Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Maryrose Carr, Drumnaherk, Mountcharles, F94 V290, and formerly of Carnbeigh, Clar, Donegal Town.
She died peacefully at home.
Maryrose was predeceased by her parents, Seamus and Mary and her sisters, Baby Mary and Bernie.
Sadly missed by her heartbroken partner, Paul, sisters, Margaret (Colm), Fidelma (Andrew), nephew, Cailean (Denise) and grandniece, Harper Rose.
Requiem Mass in St Agatha’s Church, Clar on Tuesday at 1pm followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
Maryrose’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-agathas-clar-donegal
House private to family on the morning of the funeral please.
There will be a shuttle bus service from Church of the Holy Redeemer, Drimarone car park to the wake house.
Eileen McDermott, Roscommon and Clonmany
The death took place on Friday, September 26 of Eileen McDermott (née Doherty), Birmingham, UK, late of Scrine, Rahara, Co Roscommon and formerly of Clonmany.
Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her loving husband, Frank, daughter, Nicola, son, Francis, grandsons, William, Rory and Ellis, granddaughter, Clementine, daughter-in-law, Hannah, brothers, Colm and Bernard, sister, Mary Frances, nieces, nephews,relatives, neighbours and friends.
Eileen is predeceased by her parents, Barney and Madge.
Reposing at Hamrock’s Funeral Home, Athleague (F42CC92) on Thursday, October 9 from 5.30pm to 7pm followed by removal to Church of Mary Immaculate, Rahara.
Mass of the Resurrection on Friday, October 10 at 11am with burial afterwards in Rahara Cemetery.
Funeral Mass will be live-streamed.
Bridget Lennon, London and Bruckless
The death has taken place of Bridget (Breege) Lennon (née McNern), Winchmore Hill, London and formerly “Church View”, Bruckless.
She died peacefully, with her family by her side.
Bridget was predeceased by her parents, Joe and Maggie McNern.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by husband, Matty, daughter, Sharon, sons, Mark and Barry, daughters-in-law, Maxine and Sophy.
Bridget was the much adored grandmother of James, Ellie, Jack, Matthew, Bea and Molly, brothers Brian, Sean, Jim, Martin.
She is also survived by her sisters Margaret and Geraldine, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-laws, nieces, nephews, dear friend Nanda and a wide circle of friends in Ireland and London.
Funeral Mass on Thursday, October 16 at St. Monica’s Church, Stonard Road, Palmers Green, London N13 4DJ.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on the St. Monica’s webcam.
Mass will be celebrated in Bruckless on Wednesday, October 8 at 7pm.
Breed Gallagher, Loughanure
The death has occurred in Glasgow on Wednesday, October 1 of Breed Gallagher, née Sharkey, formerly of Loughanure.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
Charlie Logan, London and Raphoe
The death has occurred of Charlie Logan, London, formerly of The Diamond, Raphoe.
He died in London on Friday, aged 78 years.
Charlie is lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his devoted wife, Kathleen, his children, Emma, Brian, and Kevin, his cherished grandchildren, his brother, Ollie, sisters, Etta, Gertie and Jean, nieces, nephews, extended family, and many dear friends.
He will be fondly remembered by all his family in London, Raphoe, and his connections in Buncrana.
Charlie was predeceased by his beloved parents, Charlie and Sadie Logan, and his brothers, Tommy and Willie.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
