The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Frederick (Freddie) Duncan, Mountcharles
Kathleen McHugh, Killygordon and Raphoe
Rosaleen Mc Cool, Stranorlar
Hedley Gilliland, Bundoran
Mary Gillespie, Lettermacaward and Carrick
Gabrielle Carty, Dungloe
Martin McCallion, Buncrana
Pauline Mc Gloin, Rathmullan
Margaret McCauley, Ballyshannon
Mary Ann Byrne, Kilcar
Edward Kelly, Malin
Nathaniel Black, Buncrana
Theresa Ferguson, Scotland and Glencolmcille
Frederick (Freddie) Duncan, Mountcharles
The death has occurred of Frederick (Freddie) Duncan, Drumconnor, Mountcharles.
Mr Duncan passed away peacefully after a short illness at his home surrounded by his devoted family on Tuesday, August 26.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Viola, his children Jennifer (Fiach), David (Emma), Anne-Claire (David) and Matthew (Kelly).
Sadly missed by his adored grandchildren Sorcha, Rohan and Siomha, Lydia, Hannah and Chloe, Andrew, Jonathan, Alexander, Ellen, Alice and Eloise.
Predeceased by his brother Bill (Celine).
Also remembered by his sister Joyce (Billy) his nieces and nephews, extended family and many good friends and neighbours.
Remains will be reposing at his family home on Wednesday, August 27 and Thursday, August 28 from 2pm until 9pm.
Funeral service in St. John’s Church, Inver on Friday, August 29 at 2pm, followed by burial in the adjoining churchyard.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to The Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o Gallagher Funeral Directors Mountcharles, or any family member.
Kathleen McHugh, Killygordon and Raphoe
The death has occurred of Kathleen McHugh (née Matthewson), Kiltown, Killygordon and formerly Coolaghey, Raphoe.
Ms McHugh passed away peacefully, in her 88th year, in Croydon, London on Saturday, August 16.
Beloved wife of Denis, much loved mother to her daughter Catherine (Mc Gowan), son Nigel, daughter in law Debbie, and late son in law Kevin, devoted grandmother to Kerry, Sinead, Daniel, Ryan, Ciaran, Ellie, and great grandmother to Cáitlin, Finlay, Aoife and Tommy, cherished sister of Herbie, Maureen, Danny, Nancy.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her husband, son, daughter, daughter in law, sisters, brothers, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces extended family neighbours, and friends.
Reposing at her residence in Kiltown, Killygordon on Wednesday, August 27 from 6pm to 9pm and on Thursday, August 28 from 1pm to 9pm.
Funeral leaving from her residence on Friday, August 29 at 10.30pm for requiem Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon at 11am.
Interment in the adjoining churchyard.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish
Rosaleen Mc Cool, Stranorlar
The death has occurred of Rosaleen Mc Cool (née Molloy), Glebe, Stranorlar.
Ms Mc Cool passed away peacefully at the Donegal Hospice on Tuesday, August 26.
Beloved wife of the late Donal, much loved mother to sons Martin and Danny, daughters Shauna, Lorraine and Noelle, dearly loved grandmother to Caoilainn, Nora, Tara, Aisling, Tessa, Aaron, Aidan, Aoife and Donal, her cherished sister Angela in USA.
Predeceased by her brothers Jim and Patsy, sisters Peggy, Mary and Tessie.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her sons, daughters, sister, sons in law Declan, Paul and Lloyd, daughter in law Elva, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family and large circle of friends and neighbours.
Remains reposing at her late residence on Thursday, August 28 and Friday, August 29 from 1pm until rosary at 9pm each day.
Funeral leaving from her late residence on Saturday, August 30 at 10.30 am, for requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am.
Interment afterwards in Drumboe cemetery.
The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar
Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired directly to the Donegal Hospice at https://www.idonate.ie/2625_donegal-hospice.html or care of any family member.
Hedley Gilliland, Bundoran
The death has occurred of Hedley Gilliland, Siocháin no. 21 Tullan Strand Rd., Bundoran.
Mr Gilliland passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, August 25.
Predeceased by his granddaughter Grace.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Patricia, his son Neil, Neil’s partner Katriona and special close family friend Olga and all his neighbours and friends.
Reposing at McGloin’s Funeral Home, Chapel Rd., Cliffoney on Wednesday evening from 5pm concluding with a celebration of Hedley’s life at 8pm.
Removal on Thursday morning at 9.30am to Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan for a private cremation.
All family and friends welcome to attend the removal at the funeral home on Thursday morning.
No Flowers Please. Donations in lieu to The Simon Community, Sligo c/o Patsy Mc Gloin and Sons Undertakers, Cliffoney.
Mary Gillespie, Lettermacaward and Carrick
The death has occurred of Mary Gillespie (née Gallagher), Lettermacaward and Carrick.
Ms Gillespie passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and under the wonderful care of Donegal Community Hospital.
Mary is predeceased by her father Michael James Gallagher and will be sadly missed by Eamon, her children Maureen (Carl), Gary (Katie) and Paul, her grandchildren Amy, Leah, Jason, Thomas and Shay, her mother Nora, sisters Catherine, Jackie, Fiona, Amanda and Noreen, her brothers Michael, Kevin, Danny, Declan and Peter, her in-laws, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara (F94 N923) on Wednesday, August 27 from 12pm to 7pm, with removal to St Columba’s Church, Carrick for 8.30pm (via Killybegs) to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass on Thursday morning at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only, donations if desired to Donegal Community Hospital.
Gabrielle Carty, Dungloe
The death has occurred of Gabrielle Carty (née Saunders), Meenmore, Dungloe and late of Croydon, UK and Mallow, Co Cork.
Ms Carty passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, August 23.
Beloved and devoted wife of John Carty who was with her when she passed.
Loving mother to Joanne, doting grandmother to Rian and sister of the late Anna, Dermot and Pat.
Sadly missed by her sisters Frances and Dene and her nephews and nieces: Rachel, Rónán, Feargal, Geraldine, Gavin, Gráinne, Siobhan, Colm, Sean, Annagh, Terence, Michelle and Amanda.
Reposing in McGlynn’s Funeral Home, Dungloe (F94WD68) on Thursday, August 28 from 6-8pm .
Funeral liturgy in St. Crona’s Church, Dungloe on Friday, August 29 at 12 noon. Followed by internment at Maghery graveyard.
Martin McCallion, Buncrana
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Martin McCallion, Lisnakelly, Buncrana.
Beloved husband of Martina (nee Walker), much loved father of Joanne (Shane), Christopher (Roberta), Jennifer (Anthony) and Mark, loving son of Anna and Barney, and dear brother of Enda, Gareth, Patrick and Brian.
Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by his loving wife, daughters, sons, mother, father, brothers, grandchildren, wider family circle and friends.
Martin’s remains will be reposing at his home where all welcome to pay their respects.
Removal from there on Thursday morning, August 28 at 10.15am to St. Mary’s Church, Cockhill for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.
Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill.
Family time please from 10pm to 11am and private on the morning of the funeral to family and friends only.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to ICU at Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member or Shaun Murphy Funeral Director.
Pauline Mc Gloin, Rathmullan
The death has occurred of Pauline Mc Gloin, Main Street, Rathmullan.
Ms Mc Gloin passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in the Donegal Hospice on Monday, August 25.
Deeply regretted by her son Paul, daughter Helen, grandchildren Aisling, Tara and Anthony, great-grand-daughter Kaitlin, daughter-in-law Donna, brother Martin, sister Kay, relatives and many friends.
Pre-deceased by her husband Tony and daughter Pauline.
Family flowers only.
Donations, in lieu to Donegal Hospice care of any family member
Requiem Mass on Wednesday morning at 11am in St. Joseph’s Church, Rathmullan followed by interment in the adjacent cemetery.
THE HOUSE IS PRIVATE ON THE MORNING OF THE FUNERAL
Mass can be viewed live on MCN Media St Joseph’s Church Rathmullan.
Margaret McCauley, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Margaret McCauley (née Fox), Bonahill, Ballyshannon.
Ms McCauley passed away peacefully after three years in the loving care of the staff at Springvale Care Home on Saturday, August 16.
Sadly missed by her loving sons Seán and Cathal, sister Helen, grandchildren Cara, Calum and Katie, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at St. Michael’s R.C. Church, Mulleek on Wednesday, August 27, at 7pm.
Funeral Mass on Thursday, August 28, at 11am, followed by burial in St. Michael’s graveyard.
In lieu of flowers, family preference is donation to charity of your choice or to just giving page
www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/springvalegardenmargaret
Mary Ann Byrne, Kilcar
The death has occurred of Mary Ann Byrne, Straleel, Kilcar and formerly of Srath Buí, Gleann Cholmcille.
Ms Byrne passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, August 25.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children, Martin (Margaret), Pete (Mary), Mary (Seamus), Bríd (Michael) Michael (Ann), Margaret (Seamus), Gerry (Christine), Ann (Danny RIP), Jimmy (Ciara), Charlie (Orla), Martina (Francis), her 34 cherished grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Fondly remembered and sadly missed by her brothers Sean, Francie and Hughie, her sisters Threasa, Kathleen and Bríd, her extended family, neighbours and friends.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Hugh Patrick, her grandson Barry Breslin, son in law, Danny Mc Gill, her brother Peter and sisters Benadette and Philomena.
Remains reposing at her residence today, Wednesday from 12 noon until 10pm.
One way traffic system in operation, entry via Bogagh and exit at Meenaneary.
Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am in St Cartha’s Church Kilcar with burial afterwards in the local Cemetery.
Edward Kelly, Malin
The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Edward (Eddie) Kelly, Drumcarbit, Malin, F93 W942.
Predeceased by his sisters, Margaret, Betty and Mary and brother, Philip and Michael.
Loving father of Noeleen.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sisters, Helen and Anna, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Funeral from his home on Wednesday at 10.20am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Aughaclay followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time from 10pm to 11am.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Coronary Care Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
Nathaniel Black, Buncrana
The death has taken place of Nathaniel (Nat) Black of Ludden, Buncrana (formerly Belfast).
He died on Saturday, peacefully, after a short stay at Balmoral View Care Home, Belfast.
He was much loved by his family circle, children, Dolores, Deirdre, Maura and David, grandchildren, Elspeth, Aidan, Rory, Patrick, Matthew, Mollie, Katie and Manus, and great-granddaughters, Freya and Maddie; by his sons and daughter-in-law Jonathan, Clive and Rush, all his in-laws, nephews and nieces, the partners of his grandchildren and the wider family.
He was pre-deceased by son, Nathaniel and wife, Dolores, and by all his siblings.
Nat’s remains will rest in Ludden Cottage (at Links View Park entrance), F93 YH5C.
Nat’s Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10am in St. Mary’s Oratory, Buncrana. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery, Derry.
Deeply regretted by the wider family circle and friends.
The Requiem Mass may be viewed on the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/buncrana
Theresa Ferguson, Scotland and Glencolmcille
The death has occurred of Theresa Ferguson (née McGlynn), Ayr, Scotland and Malinmore, Glencolmcille.
Ms Ferguson passed away peacefully at the Ayrshire Hospice in Ayr surrounded by her loving family on Friday, August 15.
Pre-deceased by her mother Margaret McGlynn (née Craig), her father John and her sister Mary.
Sadly missed by her husband Hugh, daughter Lynn, son Richard and grandchildren Robyn, Adam and Kit and nieces, nephews and extended family.
Funeral Mass will be held on September 4 at 10am in St. Margarets RC Church in Ayr followed by Ayr Crematorium.
Her final remains shall be taken to St. Columba’s Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille on Friday, September 12 where Mass will be held at 12 noon with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
The Funeral Mass will be streamlined by: https://mcn.live/Camera/st-columbas-glencolmcille
