The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Patrick (Pat) Devenney, London and Manorcunningham
Patrick (Pat) Deehan, Carraig Airt
Connell McDevitt, Portnoo
James O’Donnell, Annagry
Paul Colgan, Coventry and Ballybofey
Liam Gallagher, Bruckless
Michael McBride, Fanad
Alan James Moore, Letterkenny
Louise O’Loughlin, Raphoe
Eileen Lynch, Buncrana
Desmond Gibbons, Roscommon and Bundoran
Anthony ‘Con’ Gallagher, Frosses
Patrick (Pat) Devenney, London and Manorcunningham
The death has taken place of Patrick (Pat) Devenney, London, formerly Ray, Manorcunningham.
Deeply regretted by his brother Jimmy (Letterkenny), sisters, Isobel Patmore (London), Margaret Reid (London), Chrissie Graham (Clydebank) and Kathleen Gallagher (Lifford).
Reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny (F92 XE35) from 4 pm to 6 pm on Thursday, December 4, where you are most welcome to pay your respects, concluding with removal to St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for Reception Prayers at 6.30 pm.
Reposing overnight for 11 am funeral Mass on Friday, December 5 which can be viewed on the link www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by burial in St, Columba’s Church, Cemetery, Drumoghill.
Family flowers only please, donations, if wished, to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust, c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Rd., Letterkenny.
Patrick (Pat) Deehan, Carraig Airt
The peaceful death has taken place on Wednesday, December 3 at the Donegal Hospice in Letterkenny of Patrick (Pat) Deehan, 179 Radharc An Oileain, Carraig Airt, Co Donegal, F92 F254.
As the oldest sibling, Pat will be deeply missed by younger sister Teresa and brothers, Jimmy, Bobby, Eugene, Declan and wide circle of friends.
Patrick’s remains will repose at his home address in Carrigart.
The wake will be private from 10pm until 10am for family time and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral on Friday, December 5 at 2pm in St John the Baptist Church, Carrigart.
Family flowers only please with donations in lieu of Donegal Hospice care of any family member.
Connell McDevitt, Portnoo
The death has occurred of Connell McDevitt, Loughderryduff, Portnoo.
Mr McDevitt passed away peacefully at his home.
He is sadly missed by his loving wife Beatrice, daughter Pauline, (John Paul), sons Sean, Frankie, (Geraldine), Connell, Gerard, Pauric, Mark (Roseleen) and Michael, his 16 grandchildren and great-grandchild Caleb, brothers Paddy and Tony, sisters Philomena, Noleen and Mary, brothers-in- law, sisters-in-law nieces, nephews, extended family and all his relatives, neighbours and friends.
Predeceased by his brother John Joe and his sisters Theresa and Rosaleen.
Reposing at his home today, Wednesday, December 3 and tomorrow, Thursday, December 4.
Funeral from there on Friday morning at 10.30am to St Conals Church, Kilclooney for 11am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Rosary each night at 9pm.
There will be a shuttle bus in operation from the Dolmen Centre Kilclooney each evening from 5pm.
James O’Donnell, Annagry
The death has occurred of James O’Donnell, Ranafast, Annagry and originally from Knockastolar, Bunbeg.
Mr O’Donnell passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 2.
Predeceased by his parents; Conal and Biddy, daughter-in-law Fiona, sisters; Bríd and Mary and brother Danny.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Ita, daughters; Celine, Marguerita (Michael), son Connell, brother Connie, grandchildren; Ciarán (Meabh), Martin, Róisin, Conor, James and Roseanne, great grandchildren; Eimear, Naoise and Doireann and extended family and friends.
His remains will repose at his home in Ranafast (F94 YKF4)) today, Wednesday until 8pm and on Thursday from 12pm to 8pm.
Rosary nightly at 8pm.
House private after rosary and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, December 5 in St Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Annagry at 11am, burial afterwards in the new graveyard, Annagry.
The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page and on the Annagry Parish webcam.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice.
Paul Colgan, Coventry and Ballybofey
The death has occurred of Paul Colgan, Coventry, England and formerly of Kinaderry, Ballybofey.
Mr Colgan passed away in Coventry on Thursday, November 27.
Beloved son of the late Danny and Sal, much loved brother of Danny Jnr.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his brother, uncles, aunts, cousins and many friends in Donegal and England.
Reposing at the home of his uncle and aunt in law Gerard and Anne Mc Cool, Kinaderry, Welchtown, F93 K856 on Thursday, December 4 from 4pm to 9pm.
A shuttle bus service will be in operation from the Picnic area at Welchtown. Funeral leaving from there on Friday, December 5 at 11.30 am for requiem Mass in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Glenfin at 12 noon.
Cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan later.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on https://www.glenfin-parish.com/webcam/
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Liam Gallagher, Bruckless
The death has occurred of Liam Gallagher, Bruckless.
Mr Gallagher passed away peacefully at Donegal Community Hospital, Donegal Town, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, December 1.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his wife Eilis, sons Patsy (Angela) and Barry (Tina), daughters Marguerite (Michael Cowburn deceased) and Mary (Dom),
his brother Dessie (Bernie), his sisters Ita Harvey and Eithne Byrne, nieces and nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Predeceased by his infant son Brian, brother Patsy, sisters Bridget, Eileen, Mollie and Greta.
Requiem Mass on Thursday, December 4 in the Church of St. Joseph and St. Conal, Bruckless, at 11am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Donegal Community Hospital, care of Gallaghers Funeral Home, Mountcharles.
House strictly private at all times please.
Michael McBride, Fanad
The peaceful death has taken place at Áras Uí Domhnaill Nursing Home, Milford of Michael Mc Bride, Tullyconnall, Fanad.
Sadly missed by his sister Margaret, brother John, brother-in-law Hugo, sister-in-law Eileen, neighbours and friends.
Predeceased by his parents Mick and Grace and brother Dermot.
Remains reposing at his late residence.
Removal from there on Thursday at 5.30pm going to St Mary’s Fanavolty, Fanad to repose overnight.
Rosary at 8.30pm on Wednesday night.
Requiem Mass on Friday, December 5 at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
A shuttle bus will be in operation on Wednesday only, from 4pm leaving Cashel National School (F92V449).
Alan James Moore, Letterkenny
It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden death of Alan James Moore, Holly View, Lurgybrack, Letterkenny, who died on Tuesday, December 2, in Letterkenny University hospital.
Predeceased by his mother Marion and sister Joan Trearty.
Alan will be forever loved and cherished by his father Ernie, wife Tina, son Paul and daughter-in-law Cora, son Leigh and daughter-in-law Natalie, his much loved grandchildren, Harry, Charlie, Isla, Max and baby Aria.
His remains will repose at the home of his father, Ernie Moore, Swilly View, Lurgybrack, (F92W726) today, Wednesday, December 3 until 10pm.
Funeral leaving from there on Thursday, December 4, at 1.15pm going to Conwal Parish Church, Letterkenny for funeral service, followed by burial in Gortlee graveyard.
Family time please today, Tuesday, and on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the A&E department, Letterkenny University Hospital care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director.
Louise O’Loughlin, Raphoe
The sudden death has occurred of Louise O’Loughlin, 12 Castle Grove, Raphoe, Co Donegal, F93 HK31.
Lovingly missed by her father Pauric, stepmother Roberta, son Eoghan, daughter Kai, and her sisters and brothers: Carmel (Declan), Katrina, Shaun (Leanne), Janice (Kevin), Leanne, Deborah (Jason), Bobby, Stephen, Natalie and Ryan.
Deeply regretted also by her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Louise is predeceased by her mother Patricia and her sister Annmarie.
May they all rest in peace.
Louise will repose at her late residence on Wednesday, December 3, until 10 pm.
Rosary will be recited at 9 pm.
The funeral cortege will leave her late residence on Thursday morning, December 4, at 11.30 am, proceeding to St Eunan’s Church, Raphoe, for 12 noon requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
The funeral Mass may be viewed online via the parish webcam https://parishofraphoe.ie.
Family time, please, on the morning of the funeral.
Eileen Lynch, Buncrana
The peaceful death has taken place at her residence of Eileen Lynch (Donaghey) 110 Nailors Row, Buncrana.
Predeceased by her parents Henry and Mary and her brother Danny.
Deeply regretted by her loving husband Lawrence and daughter’s Marie (Brian), Sharon (Damien), Martina (William), son’s Lawrence and Gerard, Sister Kathleen (Eddie), brother’s Harry and George grandchildren, great grandchild, nieces, nephews, family circle and friends.
Remains reposing at her residence.
Funeral from there on Thursday, December 4 at 10.20 am going to St Mary’s Church Cockhill, for 11 am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time from 11 pm until 11am.
Desmond Gibbons, Roscommon and Bundoran
The death has occurred of Desmond Gibbons, Ballincurry, Kilrooskey, Roscommon and formerly of Stracomer View, Bundoran.
Mr Gibbons passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, November 29.
Beloved son of the late Gerald and Pauline.
He will be very sadly missed by his sisters and brothers – Mary, Josephine, Eileen, Seamus, Gerry, Pauline and Michael, his close friends Aidan, Brendan and Darragh, his god-daughter Codie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many good friends.
Removal from his home on Thursday morning at 11.40 pm arriving at St Mary’s Church, Ballagh (F42 X432) for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 o’clock.
Burial afterwards in Kilgefin Cemetery.
Anthony ‘Con’ Gallagher, Frosses
The death has occurred of Anthony ‘Con’ Gallagher, Meenagran, Frosses. He passed away peacefully in London on Tuesday, November 18.
Anthony is predeceased by his wife, Freddie and his siblings, Connie, Kathleen, Marie and Patrick.
Sadly missed by his beloved sons, Anthony (Catherine) and John and is also survived by his loving grandchildren, Catriona, Conal, Ryan, Maeve and Eamonn, his siblings, Theresa, Margaret and Agnes, many nieces and nephews and wide circle of friends in Ireland and the UK.
Anthony’s remains will arrive at The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses, at 6pm on Friday, December 5 for reception prayers and to repose overnight.
Requiem Mass on Saturday, December 6 at 11am, with interment immediately afterwards in the church graveyard.
Anthony’s funeral Mass can be viewed on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-marys-frosses-inver
