The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
– Mary Sweeney (née McGroarty), Fanad
– Rosemarie Burke, Manorcunningham
– Ann Boyle, Tullycleave, Ardara
-Kathleen Higdon (née McDaid) 8 Binnion Avenue, Letterkenny
– Bernard Dillon, Letterkenny
– Susan Mc Daid (née Murray) Farnagh, Ramelton
– Ivan Tucker, Carrick
– Dan Coyle, Gweedore
Mary Sweeney (née McGroarty), Fanad
THE death has occurred of Mary Sweeney (née McGroarty), Cooladerry, Ballylar, Fanad.
Ms Sweeney passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, September 17.
Predeceased by her parents Johnny and Sally and by her brother Jim and sister Rose.
Deeply regretted by her husband Patrick, daughter Rose and son John.
Sadly missed by her sister Resa Sweeney, her nephews and nieces, extended family, neighbours and her many friends.
Mary’s remains will repose at her late residence from 10am today, Wednesday, September 18.
Rosary at 9pm.
Removal from there to St. Mary’s Church, Fanavolty, Fanad at 11.30 am on Thursday, September 19, for Requiem Mass at 12 noon.
Burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
The Requiem Mass will be live streamed on the Mc Ateer Funeral Directors Facebook page.
Family Flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Fanad Day Care Center c/o any family member or Mc Ateer Funeral Directors.
Rosemarie Burke, Manorcunningham
THE death has occurred of Rosemarie Burke, 36 Abbey Park, Manorcunningham.
Ms Burke passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital on Monday, September 16.
Deeply missed by her loving partner Kevin, daughters Amylee and Rachel, her father Anthony, brothers David and Noel and sister Katie, Kathleen, D.J, Mark and Stephen, uncles, aunts, cousins and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Rosemarie is predeceased by her mother Bridget.
Rosemarie’s remains are reposing at her late residence today, Wednesday, September 18 from 12 noon until 10pm.
Funeral from there on Thursday, September 19 at 10.15am going to All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham for 11am Requiem Mass with interment afterwards in St. Columba’s Church Cemetery, Drumoghill.
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/newtowncunningham.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Intensive Care Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.
Ann Boyle, Tullycleave, Ardara
The death has taken place at The Donegal Hospice of Ann Boyle, Tullycleave, Ardara.
Predeceased by her husband Peter.
Deeply regretted by her loving family, sons Martin, John (Melissa) and Peter (Louise) and her daughter Caroline(Winston).
Sadly missed by her grandchildren Chloe, Ava and Garry, brothers John and Vinney (RIP) sisters Mary and Bernie and all her relatives, neighbours and friends.
Her remains will be reposing at her residence.
Funeral from there on Thursday morning, September 18 at 10.30am to The Church Of The Holy Family, Ardara for 11a.m Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.
Kathleen Higdon (née McDaid) 8 Binnion Avenue, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital on Tuesday, September 17 of Kathleen Higdon née McDaid, 8 Binnion Avenue, Letterkenny F92 CPX3.
Deeply missed by her loving daughters Eileen McCormack (Paul) and Shirley Duddy (Mick), son Mark (Trish), grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sisters Margaret Matthewson, Annie O’Brien and Angela Dorrian, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Kathleen is predeceased by her husband Howard, parents Neil and Eileen McDaid, sister Bridie Gibson and brothers John and Neil.
Kathleen’s remains are reposing at her late residence today, Wednesday, September 18 from 12 noon until 10pm with Rosary at 9pm.
Funeral from there on Thursday, September 19 at 12.30pm going to St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for Requiem Mass with interment afterwards in Conwal Cemetery.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired to Letterkenny University Hospital Medical 6 Ward c/o any family member.
Bernard Dillon, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Bernard Dillon, Glenview, Ballyraine, Letterkenny.
Mr Dillon passed away peacefully, surrounded by his devoted family in the special care of the Donegal Hospice on Monday 16.
Deeply regretted and forever missed by his loving wife, Brid, son Ciarán (Jacqui), daughters, Bronagh and Sinead (Gráinne), granddaughter, Aoife (Graham), great-granddaughter, Fíadh, nieces, nephews and extended family, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at his late residence today, Wednesday, September 18 from 1 pm to 9 pm each day.
Rosary tonight at 9 pm.
Removal from there on Thursday, September 19 to St. Eunan’s Cathedral for 11 am Requiem Mass which can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery.
Family time please on the morning of the Funeral.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if wished to the Donegal Hospice c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.
Susan Mc Daid (née Murray) Farnagh, Ramelton
The death has occurred of Susan McDaid (née Murray) Farnagh, Ramelton, Co. Donegal, F92 E6X2, September 16, peacefully at her home.
Deeply regretted by her loving family, husband Vincent, daughter Debbie, son-in-law Chris, granddaughters Ellie and Livvy, also Shirley and David, brothers Paddy and Corny, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her loving son Mark.
Requiem Mass today, Wednesday, September 18, at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton.
Burial afterwards in Killydonnell Graveyard.
Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Mary’s Church Ramelton on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/ramelton
Family time on the morning of the funeral.
Ivan Tucker, Carrick
The death has occurred of Ivan Tucker, St Columba’s Close, Carrick and formerly Corbally, Limerick.
Mr Tucker passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, September 15.
Our hearts go out to his wife Rachel Ward Tucker, their daughters Edith and Clare, and to his parents Gerry and Louise, as well as his brothers David, Niall and their wives Fiona and Aneela.
Ivan will be missed by his nieces Ina, Seren, Sophie, Bethan, Róisín, Claragh and his nephew Eoin, along with his extended family, friends and neighbours.
Our sympathies also extend to Rachel’s mother Libby, (wife and mother to the late Donal and Edith Ward) and her brother Michael and his wife Ornagh.
We also wish to acknowledge the great support of Rachel’s cousin Deirdre Hardiman, who has been a tremendous help to the family.
May Ivan’s gentle soul rest in peace.
He was immensely proud of their daughters, Edith and Clare and their achievements brought him great joy.
Ivan, in turn, gave great joy to all who knew him. May his family find strength and comfort in each other and those around them during this difficult time.
His absence will be deeply felt by all.
House is strictly private as per Ivan’s wishes.
Funeral Mass at 11am today, Wednesday, September 18 in St Columba’s Church, Carrick with removal from there to Lakelands Crematorium afterwards for cremation.
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to Donegal Hospice, through Curran’s Funeral Services or any family member.
Dan Coyle, Gweedore
The death has occurred of Dan Coyle, Cnoc Fola, Gweedore.
Mr Coyle passed away at his home on Sunday, September 15.
Predeceased by his brothers Paddy, John, Mickey and Tony, sisters Sheila and Kitty, nephews; Patsy, Paul and Robert and grandnieces and grandnephews.
Sadly missed by his sister Bríd Coll, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
Rosary tonight at 8pm.
Funeral Mass today, Wednesday, September 18, in St. Colmcille’s Church, Cnoc Fola, at 11am, interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page https://shorturl.at/JOfpm.
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