The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
John McFadden, Letterkenny
Danny McColgan, Glengad
William Grant, Buncrana
Mary O’Donnell, Ballybofey
May Timothy, Ballyshannon
Anne McGlinchey, Letterkenny
Mary Elizabeth (Doreen) Kee, Ballybofey
Fiona Kennedy, Glenswilly
Charles Solan, Dublin and formerly Dungloe
James Carr, Bruckless
Eileen McKinney, Buncrana
Eugene Quinn, Dublin and Donegal Town
Peter Gilmartin, Cork and Bundoran
John McFadden, Letterkenny
The death occurred on December 24 of John Mc Fadden, Rahan, Letterkenny, surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of the staff of Letterkenny University Hospital.
Father of Sean, Susan, Kathleen, Sally and Mandy.
Remembered by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Reposing at his home in Rahan, Letterkenny (F92 YN5N), from 2pm – 8pm on Christmas Day, December 25.
Family time at all other times please.
Requiem Mass on Friday, December 26 at 11am in St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny, followed by interment in Conwal Cemetery.
Danny McColgan, Glengad
The death has occurred of Danny McColgan, 17 Ballymena Cottages, Glengad, peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital.
Beloved father of Joe (Fiona), Seamus, Michael, (Lorraine) Shane (Laura), Gavin (Lyndsay) and Tracy (Kieran).
Devoted grandfather of Cody, Alex, Shannon, Daniel, Niamh, Oisín, Leah, Lily and Logan.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sisters and brothers, Annie, Maggie, Sadie, Nellie, Hughie, Breda, Mary, Seamus, Neil, Wendy and close friend Yvonne, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Danny’s remains are reposing at his home.
Funeral from there on Friday morning, December 26 at 11.20am for 12 noon 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 Letterkenny University Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
William Grant, Buncrana
The peaceful death has taken place of William Grant at his residence, Westbrook House, Buncrana.
Predeceased by his beloved wife, Mary-Margaret. Dear father of Edele (John), Eilish, Anne-Marie (Paul), Orla (Iain), Liam (Sonya).
Fondly remembered by his grandchildren, Jayne, Dearbhla, Eimear, Peter, Cormac, Henry, Aoife, Saoirse.
Sadly missed by his brother, Noel (Shari) Alaska and his sisters, Mary and Joan (John) Dublin.
Remains reposing at his residence.
Funeral from there at 10.35am on Saturday, December 27 going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for 11am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
House private on Christmas Day.
Family flowers only please. Funeral Mass can be viewed online at Churchservices.tv/cockhill
Mary O’Donnell, Ballybofey
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by her loving family of Mary O’ Donnell, (née Browne), Dooish, Ballybofey.
Predeceased by her beloved husband, John, parents, James and Mary Anne, and her 12 brothers and sisters. Mary was the final surviving member of the Browne family of Meenticat, Drumkeen.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her sons and daughters, Seamus (Katie), Mary Margaret, Alice (John), Shaun (Nicola), Paul (Martina), Noel (Monica), Michael (Candida), her 34 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, nieces, nephews, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family, relatives and friends.
Mary will repose at her late residence on Friday, December 26 and Saturday 27 from 12 noon until rosary at 9pm.
Funeral leaving from her residence on Sunday, December 28 at 10am 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 flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to Letterkenny University Hospital care of any family member.
The house is strictly private to children and grandchildren on the morning of the funeral please.
There will be a shuttle bus in operation from the car park of the Road House Bar, ,F93 YK35 and the family request that everyone attending the wake avail of this service.
May Timothy, Ballyshannon
The death took place on December 24 of May Timothy, née Gallagher, Rathmore, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family and in the exceptional care of all at Ballyshannon Community Hospital.
Beloved wife of the late Jim Timothy.
Forever loved and sadly missed by her loving son and daughters, Michael, Patricia (Gallagher) and Jacqueline (McGowan), daughter-in-law Laura, sons-in-law Joe and Gerry, her beloved grandchildren, Ciara (Kevin), Martin, James (Katie), Darragh (Sacha), Joseph, Dermot, Khayla, James, John-Paul, Gabriel and Andrew, her adored five great-grandchildren, her close friend Judith and all her nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Predeceased by her parents, Johnny and Cissie Gallagher and her brother, Michael.
Reposing at the family home, Rathmore, Ballyshannon (F94V6Y6) on Friday (St. Stephen’s Day) from 12 noon to 8pm.
House private at all other times please.
Removal from her late residence on Saturday morning at 11.30am to arrive to St. Aidan’s Church, Kinlough for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon.
Removal afterwards to St. Joseph’s Cemetery, The Rock, Ballyshannon for burial service.
May’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the Kinlough-Glenade Facebook Page.
Family flowers only please, donations in memory of May to the Patient Comfort Fund, Ballyshannon Community Hospital care of donation box at family home or to Breslin’s Funeral Directors.
Anne McGlinchey, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has occurred of Anne Mc Glinchey (née McDevitt), 7A Beechwood Avenue, Letterkenny (F92 FF1P), surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her loving husband, Michael in 2017 and baby daughter, Mary who died in infancy.
Forever loved and sadly missed by her heartbroken children, Michael Jr, Kathleen (Dermot), Bernie (Simon), Pauline (Shaun), grandchildren, Michelle, Nicola, Oonagh, Kevin, Tina, Gary, Evan, Oran, Shea, Shaun, Rory McG, Rory G, Niall and great-grandson, Harry.
Sadly missed by her sister, Josephine Doherty and family, sister-in-law, Kathleen Doherty and family, cousin-in-law, Mick Foy, great neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her late residence on Wednesday and Thursday. Rosary both nights at 9pm.
Funeral Mass on Friday, December 26 at 1pm in St.Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny with burial afterwards in Conwal Cemetery.
https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny
Mary Elizabeth Kee, Ballybofey
The death has occurred of Mary Elizabeth (Doreen) Kee (née Gamble), Meenagrave, Ballybofey and Moycullen, Galway.
Peacefully at An Teaghlach Uilinn Nursing Home, Moycullen, Co Galway.
Funeral cortège travelling from Galway on Friday, December 26, will arrive to Saint John’s Church of Ireland, Kilteevogue, Ballybofey F93 X095 for Funeral Service at 1pm followed by burial at Stranorlar Church of Ireland, The Glebe, Stranorlar, F93 F651.
Doreen will be sadly missed by her loving family, Norman, Heather, Ciarán, Emma, Cormac, James, Enda and Lola and her brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, in-laws, friends and neighbours.
Family flowers only, donations if you wish to the Alzheimer’s Association (Donegal Branch) CRA No. 20018238.
Fiona Kennedy, Glenswilly
The death has occurred of Fiona Elizabeth Anne Kennedy, (née Robinson), Sand Stone House, Tullyhoner, Breenagh, Glenswilly / Termon, peacefully at home.
Predeceased by siblings, Eddie, John, Gerry, Pat and Evelyn.
Devoted wife to husband Ray. Devoted mother to sons, John and wife Michelle (England), Chris and wife Tina (England), daughter Dee and husband Edward (Dunfanaghy). Fondly remembered by her 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, siblings, Maureen, Tony, Jean and Paul, extended family members, neighbours and friends.
Fiona’s remains will repose in Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny (F92 XE35) on Monday evening, December 29 from 5.30pm – 7pm. Family and friends welcome.
Funeral Mass in St Columba’s Church, Glenswilly on Tuesday, December 30 at 11am followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Co. Cavan at 3.30pm.
Family home is strictly private please.
Charles Solan, Dublin and formerly Dungloe
The death has taken place of Charles Solan (Charlie), Tallaght, Dublin and formerly of Dungloe.
He died on Sunday, December 21, peacefully at Tallaght Hospital, following a long illness, with his loving family by his side.
Beloved husband and best friend of Mary Frances and loving dad to Brian, David, Sandra, Michael, Shane, Josh and Katie.
Charlie will be forever loved and always remembered by his family, brothers, Roger and John, his much loved and cherished grandchildren, Isobel, Emma, Seán, Max, Mae, Mylo and Tadhg, extended family, friends and wonderful neighbours and his four-legged friend Ruby.
Reposing in his home on Saturday, December 27 from 5pm until 7pm and Sunday from 5pm until 7pm.
Funeral Mass will take place on Monday at 11am in Sacred Heart Church, Killinarden, Tallaght, following onto Newlands Cross Crematorium.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Tymon North Nursing Home.
James Carr, Bruckless
The death has occurred of James Carr, Curraghfeehan, Bruckless in the caring hands of the staff at Donegal Hospice, surrounded by his loving family, after a short illness.
Predeceased by his parents, Peter and Sarah. James will be sadly missed by his fiancé, Yvonne, his brother, Francis, sisters, Mary (Pat) and Dolores, his aunts, Annie and Breege, nephews, Nathan and Rion, niece, Tori, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Remains reposing at Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Ardara, F94 A250 on Wednesday from 1pm to 6pm.
Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am in the Church of Saint Joseph and Saint Conal, Bruckless, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Donegal Hospice care of any family member.
House strictly private please to family and neighbours only.
Eileen McKinney, Buncrana
The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Eileen McKinney, 7 Marian Park, Buncrana.
Daughter of the late Betty and Jimmy, dear sister of Elizabeth, Pauline, Frank, Patricia, Peter, Una Bronagh and the late Lawrence.
Sadly missed by her neices, nephews, family circle and friends.
Remains reposing at her residence.
Funeral from there on Friday, December 26 at 10.30am going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for 11am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, funeral service can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/cockhill
Eugene Quinn, Dublin and Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Eugene Quinn, Knocklyon, Stoneybatter, Dublin and formerly of Water Street, Donegal Town.
Eugene, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, in the tender care of the staff of Fairview Community Unit.
He is predeceased by his father, Peter, mother, Mary B, brother, John Bosco and his sisters, Veronica and Helen.
He will be sadly missed by his partner, Teresa, son, Conor and Conor’s mother Anne, his brothers, Charles, Dominic, Liam, John and Hugh, his sisters, Mary, Teresa, Roisín and Nora, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family and a large circle of friends.
Eugene will make his final journey home to Donegal to repose again at the Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Donegal Town (F94 FX3A) on Saturday, December 27 from 5pm to 7pm.
Eugene’s Funeral Mass will take place on Sunday, December 28 in St. Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town (F94 R5RK) at 11.30am.
He will complete his journey home thereafter when he will be laid to rest among his deceased family and friends in Clar Cemetery, in the grounds of St. Agatha’s Church, Clar, (F94 VXT6).
Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made in memory of Eugene to a charity of your choice.
Peter Gilmartin, Cork and Bundoran
The death has occurred of Peter Gilmartin, Monkstown, Cork and formerly of Bundoran.
He died on Saturday, December 20, peacefully in the presence of his sister, Dympna and in the tender care of the wonderful staff at Marymount.
Peter, beloved partner of the late Eileen and dear brother of Dympna and Bernadine. Sadly missed by his loving sisters, brother-in-law, Colin, nephews, Mark and Steven and their families, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Reposing at Forde’s Funeral Home, Old Waterpark, Carrigaline on Monday, December 29 from 1pm until 2pm, followed by cremation at The Island Crematorium at 3pm.
No flowers please donations if desired to Marymount.
Memorial Mass and burial of ashes will take place in Bundoran at a date to be confirmed.
