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Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, September 24

The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:

Micheál Whoriskey, Gortahork

Geraldine Haughton, Kildare and Falcarragh

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Patricia Brennan, Lifford and Ballyshannon

Evelyn Ruddy, Gleneely

Margaret McCallion, Buncrana

Baby Dáire Boyle, Rahan, Letterkenny

Patrick Hanlon, Glasgow, Drumkeen and Gaoth Dobhair 

Fr Vincent Gallogley, Rossnowlagh and Ballyshannon

 

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Micheál Whoriskey, Gortahork

The sudden and unexpected death has taken place at his home of Micheál Whoriskey, Lower Keeldrum, Gortahork. 

Predeceased by his parents, Barney and Mary, brother-in-law, Conor Gartlan. 

Survived by his sisters, Marie and Harry, Margaret and John, Breid, Grace and Maeve, nephew, nieces, aunts, uncle and a circle of family and friends. 

His remains will repose at his sister Breid Gartlan’s residence at Lower Keeldrum, Gortahork F92 E9NF with wake commencing on Tuesday from 3pm to 8pm and on Wednesday from 3pm to 8pm. Rosary both nights at 8pm. 

House private after Rosary and on the morning of the funeral. 

Funeral from there on Thursday for 11am requiem Mass in Christ the King Church, Gortahork, F92 DP86 with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. 

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https:www.mcn.live.tv/camera/christ-the-king-gortahork.

Geraldine Haughton, Kildare and Falcarragh

The death has taken place of Geraldine Haughton (née Butler), Celbridge, Co. Kildare and formerly of Falcarragh.

She passed away peacefully on September 19 surrounded by her loving family, in the wonderful care of the staff at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital. 

Beloved wife of David and much loved mam of Linda, John, Daniel and Geoff. 

Dearly remembered and sadly missed by her loving husband and children, brother, John, sister, Mary, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. 

A funeral for Geraldine has taken place. 

Donations in lieu of flowers to the Irish Cancer Society in Memory of Geraldine Haughton (née Butler).

Patricia Brennan, Lifford and Ballyshannon

The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Patricia (Patsy) Brennan (née Barron),

325 Coneyburrow Road, Lifford and formerly of Ballyshannon and Athlone.

Beloved wife of the late Maurice, much loved mother of John, dearly loved grandmother of Caoimhe and Aoibhinn, cherished daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Barron and sister of Elizabeth, May, Thomas and the late John and Michael.

Funeral leaving her home on Thursday at 11am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick`s Church, Murlog, Lifford at 11.30am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing son, his partner Deirdre, granddaughters, brother, sisters and family circle. 

Donations in lieu of flowers please to the Donegal Hospice, c/o Quigley Funeral Directors, 1A Newtown Place, Strabane.

No wake, the house is strictly private. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/lifford

Evelyn Ruddy, Gleneely

The death has taken place at her home of Evelyn Ruddy, Kindroyhead, Gleneely, F93 K850.

Predeceased by her husband, John and her son, Dermot.

Much loved mother of John G (Breda), Eileen (Martin), Mickey (Maureen), Charlie (Patricia), Dee, Oliver (Michelle).

Devoted granny of Jonathan, Claire, Declan, Niamh, Daragh, Conor, Owen, Colin, Lila, Ashley, Chloe, Kaitlyn, John, Laura, Alanna, Michaela and great-grandchildren.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sister, Nancy (Boston), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Evelyn’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh, F93 E4FN on Wednesday at 5 pm, going to her home.

Funeral from there on Saturday at 9.20am for 10am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Bocan, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on www.culdaffparish.com

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Ard Aoibheann Dementia Unit, Carndonagh Community Hospital, c/o any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

 

Margaret McCallion, Buncrana

The death has taken place of Margaret McCallion, Meentahalla, Ballymagan, Buncrana (F93 R52Y).

Deeply saddened by her death are sons, Kieran (Marie), Paul (Sandra), daughter, Mairead (Noel) grandchildren, Adam, Rachel, Kieran and Lucas, her sister, Pat and wider family circle.

Predeceased by her husband, Leo, parents, Jim and Jane, brothers John, Vincent and B.

Margaret’s remains are reposing at her residence where all are welcome to come and pay their respects.

Removal from there on Wednesday morning at 10am going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for Reqieum Mass at 11am with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Mass can be viewed live on www.church services.tv/cockhill

Baby Dáire Boyle, Rahan, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Baby Dáire Boyle, son of Jade McKnight and Padraig Boyle, baby brother of Charlie, who fell asleep in his mammy and daddy’s arms, surrounded by his loving family in the National Maternity Hospital, Holles St., Dublin on Saturday.

He will be forever remembered and loved by his mammy, Jade, daddy, Padraig, big brother, Charlie, granny and granda, Amanda and William McKnight, granny and granda, Marie and Seamus Boyle, his great-grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. 

Baby Dáire will repose at McKnight’s family home, Rahan, Letterkenny on Tuesday from 11am. The house is strictly private to family and friends. Family time from after the rosary at 9pm and on the morning of the funeral. 

Mass of the Angels will take place in St Colmcille’s Church, Fintown on Wednesday at 11am. 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to the National Maternity Hospital, Holles St, Dublin, c/o any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director. 

Patrick Hanlon, Glasgow, Drumkeen and Gaoth Dobhair

The peaceful death has taken place at Glasgow Royal Infirmary of Patrick (Pat) Hanlon of Glasgow, Drumkeen and Meenaniller, Gaoth Dobhair.

Sadly missed by his loving wife, Bella (Ferry), daughters, Deirdre, Frances (Anthony), sons, Séan (Colette), Brian (Marie), grandchildren, Sophia, Francesca, Séan, Gaia, Luka and Mysie, and sister, Nora Rutherford. 

His remains will repose at Roarty’s Funeral Home, Derrybeg on Wednesday, September 24, from 5pm until rosary at 8pm.

Removal afterwards to the family home in Meenaniller. House strictly private to family only.

Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday at 11 am in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Dunlewey. Interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page https://shorturl.at/N5aEt and on the church webcam https://shorturl.at/qdo5p.

Fr Vincent Gallogley, Rossnowlagh and Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Fr Vincent Gallogley, Rossnowlagh and formally of West Port, Ballyshannon.

Fr Gallogley passed away peacefully in the gentle and exceptional care of the wonderful doctors, nurses and staff of the Northwest Hospice on Sunday, September 21.

Predeceased by his parents James and Patricia, brother Reggie, sisters Eileen and Carmel and nephew Paul.

Funeral cortège will arrive on Tuesday to the Franciscan Friary, Rossnowlagh for reception prayers at 4 o’clock.

Reposing from 4.30pm to 6pm.

Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Wednesday in the Franciscan Friary at 11am with service of interment in the Friary grounds.

Fr Vincent will be fondly remembered by his family, friends and the Franciscan community. 

 

 

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