The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Patricia McGarvey, Ramelton
Kathleen McKeague, Letterkenny
Joseph Chambers, Donegal Town
Paddy Deeney, Letterkenny
Enda Drummond, Ballyshannon
Tony Foy, Raphoe
Mary McDaid (née Gallagher), Letterkenny
Rita Kane, Carrick and Blackrock, Co Dublin
Michael Curran, Loughanure and Falcarragh
John Holmes, Ballybofey
Rita Kane (née Byrne), Derrybeg
Rosie Woods, Louth and Ballybofey
Patricia McGarvey, Ramelton
The peaceful death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Patricia Mc Garvey (née Gallagher), White Leas, Ramelton, F92 W2W8.
Sadly missed by her loving sons and daughters, Edward (Annette), Nichola (Leon), Kieran (Amanda), Daryl (Shauna), Bróna (Brendan), Niamhann (Paul) and Ursula, grandchildren, sisters Pauline and Margaret, brothers Patsy and Edward, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Predeceased by her husband Dan, son Kevin, brother Jock and parents Margaret and John.
Reposing at her home today from 5pm until 10pm and tomorrow, Thursday, February 26, from 10am until 10pm.
Requiem Mass on Friday, February 27 at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton.
Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Mary’s Church Ramelton on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/ramelton
Family time on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only.
Donations if desired to the Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member.
Kathleen McKeague, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Kathleen McKeague, 1 Ashlawn, Letterkenny and formerly of Torr Head, Co Antrim.
Ms McKeague passed away on Tuesday, February 24.
Predeceased, by her parents James and Mary and brothers Gerry, John, Patrick, Seamus and Cornelius.
Sadly, missed by her brother Alex (Rathdowney), nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
The family are deeply grateful to the dedicated carers for their care, compassion and support.
House private, please.
Reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny (F92 XE35) from 6pm to 7.30pm today, where you are most welcome to pay your respects, concluding with removal to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine, Letterkenny (F92 PN81) for Reception Prayers at 8pm.
Reposing overnight for 1pm requiem Mass on Thursday, February 26, which can be viewed online at the Church of the Irish Martyrs YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@churchoftheirishmartyrs4657 followed by burial in the family plot in Conwal Cemetery.
Family flowers only, please, donations, if wished to the Church of the Irish Martyrs Fund, c/o Paschal Blake Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.
Joseph Chambers, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Joseph Chambers, 20 O’Cleirigh Ave, Donegal Town peacefully in Sligo University Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Philomena, son’s Paul(Christine) Barry(Caroline), daughter Gillian(Darren), grandchildren, nieces nephews neighbours friends and extended family.
Joseph’s remains will repose in Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal Town, F94 FX3A from 1pm until 5.30pm today with removal to St Mary’s Church, Killymard for 6pm to reside overnight.
House strictly private.
Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Killymard with burial immediately afterwards in adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired Sligo CCU patient comfort fund.
Paddy Deeney, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place at his home on Tuesday, February 24 of Paddy Deeney, Dromore, Letterkenny F92 WFA4.
Deeply missed by his loving wife Maíread, daughters Margaret Ann and Maureen (Mark), son Charlie (Fiona), grandchildren Charlie, Meara, Rylee and Hannah, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Paddy is predeceased by his brothers and sisters James, Joe, John, Kathleen, Mollie and Una.
Paddy’s remains are reposing at his home today from 2pm to 9pm with Rosary at 8.30pm.
Funeral from there on Thursday, February 26 at 10.15am going to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Letterkenny for 11am requiem Mass.
Interment afterwards in St Columba’s Church Cemetery, Drumoghill F92 DX31.
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.
Enda Drummond, Ballyshannon
The sudden death has occurred of Enda Drummond, Finner, Ballyshannon. Peacefully at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin.
Predeceased by his loving parents Eddie and Philippine. Sadly missed by his brother Kieran (Frances) and sister Frances (John), his nephew Eugene (Louise) and his nieces Sarah (Shane) and Eve and his godson Adam and all extended family and friends.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
Tony Foy, Raphoe
The death has taken place of Tony Foy, Raphoe, formerly of Bannow Road Cabra Dublin 7.
Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Julia, brother Bernard.
Tony will be very sadly missed by his brothers, Joe, Gerry, John, Edward and Philip, sister Sally, sisters-in-law Theresa, Sheila, Angela, Beverly, Meena and Anne, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at Lanigans Funeral Home, Faussagh Avenue, Cabra on Friday, February 27 from 2pm to 4pm.
Removal on Saturday morning, February 28 to the Church of the Most Precious Blood, Cabra arriving for 10.15am Mass, followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium at 12.30.
Mary McDaid (née Gallagher), Letterkenny
The death has taken place of Mary McDaid (née Gallagher) of 10 Swilly Park, Ashlawn, Letterkenny, peacefully in the exceptional care of the staff at the Donegal Hospice.
Deeply regretted by her loving family, Pat, Noreen, Brendan (Claire) and JR, grandchildren, sisters Roisín (Calgary), Brigid (Philadelphia) and Ann (Glebe), brothers Brian (Cabra) and Eamonn (Trimragh), nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Predeceased by her husband James and her parents Nora and Packie.
Reposing at the residence of her son Pat, Coolboy, Letterkenny, F92 DRT2, today from 11am until 10pm.
Requiem Mass on Thursday, February 26 at 11am in St Colmcille’s Church, Glendowan.
Burial afterwards in Templedouglas Cemetery.
Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Colmcille’s Church, Glendowan on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/churchhill
Rita Kane, Carrick and Blackrock, Co Dublin
The death has occurred of Rita Kane, Carrick, Derrybeg and formerly of Blackrock, Co Dublin, Arklow, Co Wicklow and Kenmare, Co Kerry.
Ms Kane passed away peacefully in the care of the staff at Áras Ghaoth Dobhair Nursing Home, Letterkenny on Sunday, February 22.
Predeceased by her husband Michael Kane.
Sadly missed by her daughters; Brenda, Sheila and Eileen, sons; Michael, John, Brian and Ronan, extended family and friends.
Reposing on Thursday, February 26 from 5pm to 7pm in Fanagans Carnegies Funeral Home, Monkstown (A94 XK28).
Funeral Mass at 11am on Friday, February 27 in St Patrick’s Church, Curtlestown, Enniskerry, Co Wicklow followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.
Michael Curran, Loughanure and Falcarragh
The death has occurred of Michael Curran, 14 A Loughanure and formerly of Ballintemple, Falcarragh.
Mr Curran passed away suddenly but peacefully on Sunday, February 22.
Survived by his wife Margaret, children Michael Joseph and Niamh, his parents Daniel and Sarah his brothers Danny Óg (Sandra), John (Janet), Bryan (Hilary) and his sisters Cáit (Mark) and Maire, nieces, nephew, relatives, neighbours and wide circle of friends.
Michael will be waked in his house in Loughanure today.
Rosary at 8pm, house private after the rosary and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, February 26 at 11am in the Star of the Sea Church, Annagry with burial afterwards in the new graveyard.
Family flowers only, donations if desired to The Irish Heart Foundation c/o any family member or McGlynns Funeral Directors.
Mass can be viewed on https://www.facebook.com/share/1KJYBxnbNE/
John Holmes, Ballybofey
The death has occurred at Brentwood Manor Nursing Home, Convoy of John Holmes, Meencarriagh, Ballybofey, formerly Drumboe, Stranorlar.
Beloved husband of the late Ruby. Predeceased by his father and mother Charlie and Bella, and his sisters Charolotte Long and Margaret Dorrian.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his sister in law Katie Harron, brothers in law Charlie Long and J.J. Dorrian, his nephews, nieces, extended family, ex work colleagues and many friends.
Reposing at Mc Cool’s Funeral Home today from 6pm concluding with the rosary at 9pm.
Funeral leaving from there on Thursday, February 26 at 10.30pm for requiem Mass at 11am in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar.
Interment in Drumboe cemetery.
The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Rita Kane (née Byrne), Derrybeg
The peaceful death has taken place of Rita Kane (née Byrne) of Carrick, Derrybeg, and formerly of Blackrock, Dublin, Arklow, Wicklow and Kenmare, Kerry, in the care of the staff at Áras Ghaoth Dobhair Nursing Home.
Predeceased by her husband Michael Kane.
Sadly missed by her daughters Brenda, Sheila and Eileen, her sons Michael, John, Brian and Ronan and extended family and friends.
Funeral Mass at 11am on Friday, February 27 in St Patrick’s Church, Curtlestown, Enniskerry, Wicklow followed by burial in adjoining cemetery.
Rosie Woods, Louth and Ballybofey
The death has occurred of Rosie Woods (née Byrne), Coventry, England and formerly of Drumgoolestown, Stabannon, Co Louth and Ballybofey.
Ms Woods passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8.
Predeceased by her parents, Patrick and Bridget and brother, Pat.
Rosie will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her husband, Robert, daughter, Laura and sons, Steven, Paul and George, son-in-law, Ryan and daughters-in-law, Sarah, Kelly and Emma, brothers, Tommy and Harry, adored grandchildren and great-grandson, sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends in England, Stabannon and Donegal.
Rosie’s funeral will take place in Coventry on Thursday, March 5.
