The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: 

– Rita (Margaret) Quinn, Letterkenny

– Dinny McLaughlin, Buncrana

– Tessie McLaughlin, Buncrana

– Tom Cassidy, Bundoran and Westmeath

– Janet Barriscale, St Johnston

-Peadar Quinn, Fintown

-Patrick Pearse Kelly, Drumkeen

-Fr P.J. Brady, Kerry/Donegal/Meath/Westmeath

-Henry Bradley, Crossroads and Killygordon

-Elizabeth Hannon, Greencastle

-Mary (May) Josephine Kelly, Killygordon

Rita (Margaret) Quinn, Letterkenny

The death has taken place of Rita (Margaret) Quinn (née Mc Monagle), 3 Bracken Lea, Letterkenny.

Ms Quinn passed away on Tuesday, December 10.

Predeceased by her husband Pat, their son Peter, her sister Julie and brothers Jim and Eddie.

She is survived by her daughters Margo, Nicola, Helena, and Angela, her son in law Nana, and her granddaughters Clodagh, and Eibhlin.

Rita’s Requiem Mass will take place on Friday, December 20, at 11am in St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny.

Burial afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery.

The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny

The wake is Strictly Private at Rita’s request, as is the house on the morning of the funeral,

Dinny McLaughlin, Buncrana

The death has occurred of Dinny McLaughlin, Shandrum, Drumfries, Buncrana.

Mr McLaughlin passed away on Tuesday, December 17.

Dinny is predeceased by his parents James and Mary, his brother Pat, sisters Katie and Mary RIP.

Dinny will be sadly missed and never forgotten by his loving sisters Annie and Bridget, his nephews and nieces, grand-nephews / nieces, cousins, neighbours and his family from his music circle.

Removal today at 3pm from The Eternal Light Chapel of Rest Letterkenny going to his late residence.

Funeral from there on Friday, December 20, leaving at 10am for 11 am requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Cockhill with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family time from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill

Tessie McLaughlin, Buncrana

The death has occurred of Tessie McLaughlin (née McDaid), Luddan, Buncrana.

Ms McLaughlin passed away in Beach Hill Manor, Nursing Home, Lisfannon on Monday, December 16.

Wife of the late John and dear mother of Geraldine (Noel), Carl (Katrina) and Paul (Janette), grandmother of Ciara, Darragh, Adam, Tom and Gary and wee Steven RIP, great-grandson Eoghan, sister of Pader (McDaid) and Margaret (White) predeceased by her siblings Mary, Sarah, Rose Ellen, Bridget, Annie, Michael and James.

Sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, family circle and friends.

Remains reposing at her residence from 5 pm this evening Tuesday, December 17. Funeral from there on Thursday, December 19 at 9.15 going to St Mary’s Oratory Buncrana for 10 o’clock requiem Mass with burial afterwards in Cockhill cemetery.

Wake strictly private to family and close Friends only at the request of the deceased.

No flowers or mass cards all donations to Donegal hospice c/o any family member.

Tom Cassidy, Bundoran and Westmeath

The death has occurred of Tom Cassidy, 29 Gaelic Park, Bundoran and formerly of Rathowen, Westmeath.

Mr Cassidy passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Our Lady’s Hospital, Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim.

Beloved husband of the late Kathleen and grandfather of the late Jennifer (Boland).

Tom will be sadly missed and forever remembered by his loving family, his sons Mel (Martina), Thomas (Deirdre), James (Lorraine), daughters Doris, Eilish, Patricia (Liam), Siobhan (Eamon) and Deirdre (Micheal), his adored 19 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren and all his relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Breslin’s Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran F94E92F on Wednesday evening, December 18 from 6pm to 8pm and on Thursday evening, December 19 from 4pm to 7pm, all welcome.

Removal on Friday morning, December 20 from his late residence at Gaelic Park Drive, Bundoran at 10.30am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am.

Removal afterwards to St. Ninnidh’s Cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran for burial service.

Tom’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie

Flowers are most welcome.

Janet Barriscale, St Johnston

The death has occurred of Janet Barriscale (née Wagstaff), Magheracloy, St Johnston and formerly of Hinckley, Leicestershire.

Ms Barriscale passed away on Monday, December 16.

Beloved wife of the late Tod, much loved mother of Guy, mother-in-law of Patricia and dearly loved grandmother of Jude and Órlaith.

Reposing at Quigley`s Funeral Home, Strabane on Wednesday, December 18 from 7pm to 8pm.

Funeral leaving the funeral home on Thursday, December 19 at 9.45am for private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing son, daughter-in-law, granddaughtersand family circle.

Peadar Quinn, Fintown

The death has occurred of Peadar Quinn, Beaghmore, Fintown.

Mr Quinn passed away in Letterkenny University Hospital on Sunday, December 15.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Anne, daughter Fiona (Darren), son Rory (Ellie), grandchildren Conor and Oisín, brother John (Ardara), Patsy (Donegal), Anne (Galway), Marjorie (U.S.A) and Mary (Laghey), sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Peadar will repose at his home.

Requiem Mass in St. Colmcille’s Chapel, Fintown, at 11 am on Thursday, December 19, with burial afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.

Rosary at 9 pm with family time from 10 pm until 11 am and on the morning of the funeral.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed on the Baile-na-Finne Facebook page.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to The National Kidney Support Centre, Beaumont Hospital, c/o any family member.

A shuttle bus will run from the car park at Páirc Acla, Fintown, F94KI92, from 4 pm on both days.

 Patrick Pearse Kelly, Drumkeen

The death has occurred of Patrick Pearse Kelly, 17 St Bridget’s Crescent, Drumkeen.

Mr Kelly passed away in Brentwood Manor Nursing Home on Monday, December 16.

Pearse will be lovingly missed by his sons Douglas (Roseanne), Pearse Jnr and Robert, his grandchildren Jessica, Riannon, Douglas, Pádraig, Lúcás, Fionnuala, Oisín, Fíachra, Leah and Aoibhín, his brothers Tom, Michael and Chris (Aberdeen) and sister Margaret Bonner, his nieces, nephews and all his extended family and friends.

Pearse was predeceased by his wife Jean, son Jeremiah, his parents, brothers and sisters may they all rest in peace.

Pearse will be reposing at his late residence, 17 St Bridget’s Crescent, Drumkeen all day Wednesday for respects to be paid.

Funeral from there on Thursday morning at 10.30am going to St Patrick’s Church, Drumkeen for 11 o’clock Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please.

 Fr P.J. Brady, Kerry/Donegal/Meath/Westmeath

The death has occurred of Fr P.J. Brady, Station House, Ballintra, Co Donegal.

Fr Brady, who is a former staff member of the Agricultural College, Multyfarnham, Co Westmeath, passed away peacefully after a long illness at Fatima Home, Tralee on Monday, December 16.

Beloved son of the late Patrick and Margaret and much loved brother of Hugh, Eugene, Mary Teresa Roper, Michael, Phelim, Breege, Margaret Doran, Gerard, Gabrielle McDevitt and the late Pauline.

Sadly missed by his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives, the Franciscan Community, Killarney and the Friars of the Irish Franciscan Province.

Reposing at the Franciscan Friary, Killarney on Wednesday, December 18 from 4pm to 8pm.

Requiem Mass on Thursday morning at 12 noon, followed by burial in the adjoining Friary graveyard.

 Henry Bradley, Crossroads and Killygordon

The death has taken place of Henry Bradley, Gleneely, Crossroads and formerly of Killygordon.

Mr Bradley passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital on Monday, December 16.

Beloved husband of Mary, much loved father of Marie (late Ken), Harry (Margaret), Michael (Valerie), Ann (Bryan), Kathleen and Brendan (Rachel), loving granda of Ryan, Níamh, Éoin, Charlotte, Jack, Jessica and Maxine, dearest brother of Mary and the late John, Maggie, Ellen, Michael and Seamus.

Reposing at the family home.

Funeral from the family home on Thursday, December 19 at 10.30 am for Requiem Mass at 11 am in St. Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.

The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam.

Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his entire family circle.

Rev Hugh Boyle, Dublin and Lettermacaward

The death has occurred of Rev Hugh Boyle, Kimmage Manor, Dublin and formerly of Lettermacaward, Donegal.

Rev Boyle passed away on Sunday, December 15.

Son of the late Annie (née Gallagher) and John Boyle.

Deeply regretted by his sisters Sarah and May, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, extended family, friends and Spiritan confrères.

Predeceased by his sister Kathleen, brothers Connell, Fr. Niall and John, sister-in-law Ann and brother-in-law Ken.

Funeral Mass will take place at 11am on Wednesday morning, December 18 in the Church of the Holy Spirit, Kimmage Manor D12 WP44 followed by burial at Dardistown Cemetery.

Enquiries to Fanagans Funeral Home, Lr Kimmage Road, Mount Argus-014925959

Elizabeth Hannon, Greencastle

The death has occurred of Elizabeth Hannon, Balleighan East, Greencastle.

Ms Hannon passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital on Friday, December 13.

Beloved wife of Michael and much loved mother of Catherine (Declan) and Seamus, devoted Granny of Dáithí, Cahir, Charlie and Conan.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her Sister and Brothers, Nieces and Nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Elizabeth’s remains are now reposing at her home where you are all welcome to pay your respect.

Funeral from there on Wednesday, December 18 at 10.15am for 11am Funeral Mass in St Columba’s Church, Drung followed by Interment in Drung Cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.stcolumbasdrung.net

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Cancer Care West C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Mary (May) Josephine Kelly, Killygordon

The death has occurred of Mary (May) Josephine Kelly (née Moss) Killygordon, Donegal.

The death has occurred of Mary (May) Josephine Kelly (née Moss), Barnes, London. Formerly of Cronalaughey, Killygordon, Donegal, December 13.

Beloved daughter of the late Edward and Mary Ellen Moss.

May will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her heartbroken daughters Mary (Martin), Jacqueline, Rachel (Nigel), and Patricia, brothers Hugh (Margaret) and Michael (Patricia), sisters Phylis, Betty (Philip), Fidelma (Paddy), Brigid, Geraldine (Gez) and Ted, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.

Predeceased by her brother, Patrick Moss (London).

Funeral Arrangements later.