The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Margaret Ann Bowers, UK and Ballintra
Francie Murphy, Donegal Town and Leitrim
Jimmy McBride, Cavan and Downings
Nora Higgins, Sligo and Donegal Town
Margaret Ann Bowers, UK and Ballintra
The death has occurred of Margaret Ann Bowers (née Feeney), Chesterfield, UK and formerly Ballintra.
Ms Bowers passed away peacefully in the care of the staff of Ashgate House Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, May 26.
Predeceased by the parents, Michael and Kathleen, brothers, Aidan and Michéal, sister Mary and son-in-law, Richard.
Sadly missed by her devoted husband Geoff, her beloved daughter, Grainne, granddaughters, Ciara and Aoife, sister-in-law Kay, brother, Padraig, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends.
Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
Francie Murphy, Donegal Town and Leitrim
The death has occurred of Francie Murphy, 15 O’Maolchonaire Avenue, Donegal Town and formerly Kilbeggan, Westmeath and Kinlough, Leitrim.
Mr Murphy passed away peacefully in Donegal Community Hospital on Monday, May 26.
Predeceased by his loving wife Nora, sons Charlie and Kevin, daughter Sharon.
Sadly missed by his sons Francis, Michael(Teresa) Kilbeggan, Co Westmeath, Mark, daughter’s Bernie McGloin (Mark), Kinlough, Caroline, Tracy, Debora Ann-Marie, Eileen, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces extended family and friends.
Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Killymard with burial immediately afterwards in adjoining, cemetery.
Family flowers only.
Donations if so desired to Donegal Community Hospital patient comfort fund in memory of Francie, care of any family member or Faulkner.
Jimmy McBride, Cavan and Downings
The death has occurred of Jimmy McBride, 9 Drumlin Crest, Cootehill, Cavan and formerly Dooey, Downings.
Mr McBride passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his caring family in his 92nd year on Monday, May 26.
Predeceased by his dear wife Eilish (2005).
Jimmy will be dearly missed and forever loved by his family, his daughters Aundrey (Brendan) and Vanessa (Hugh), his sons James (Cora) and Donnacha (Marie), his adored grandchildren Odhrán, Eilisha, Aisling, Aodh J, Cillian, Aoibheann, Shauna and Mollie, his dog Jack, sister-in-law Breda, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends.
Also predeceased by his parents Denis and Bridget McBride, his siblings Eddie and Mary (Downings).
Removal leaving his home on Thursday morning at 11.30am to arrive at St. Michael’s Church, Cootehill for 12noon funeral Mass, followed by burial in St. Michael’s cemetery, Cootehill.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu, if desired, can be made to Cootehill Men’s Shed c/o Mullen’s Funeral Directors or any family member.
Jimmy’s funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link: https://churchmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church.
Nora Higgins, Sligo and Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Nora Higgins (née Mundy), Cloonfin, Tonaphubble, Sligo and formerly of Clar, Donegal Town.
Ms Higgins passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the great care of the doctors, nurses and staff at University Hospital Galway on Sunday, May 25.
Beloved wife of Noel and dear mother of Ciarán, David, Catherine and Emer.
She will be sadly missed by her husband, sons, daughters, daughters-in-law Rachel and Elaine, sons-in-law Conor and David, grandchildren Ciara, Aoíbhe, Áine, Anna, Emmet, Ella and Maeve, brothers and sisters Seamus, Mary, Liam, Eileen, P.J. , Kathleen, Sheila, Bernie, Kevin and Imelda, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral will arrive to St. Anne’s Church, Sligo on Thursday, May 29 at 11am for requiem Mass with funeral proceeding to Sligo Cemetery for burial after.
You can stream Nora’s funeral Mass live by following this link – https://mcn.live/Camera/st-annes-cranmore
