The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Helen McGroary, Donegal Town
Ann Nolan, The Spinney, Roscommon town and formerly of Newtown, Roscommon and Fanad
Teresa Rodgers (née O’Donnell), Annagry
Brendan Doherty, London and formerly of the Mullins and Carndonagh
John McGlynn, Claggan, Churchill
Thomas Richard Cassidy, Newbuildings, Derry and formerly of Inver
Kathleen Doherty (née Lyons), Ard Mc Cool
Kathleen (Kate) McDaid (née Doherty), Ardmore and formerly Fahan
Derrig Higgins, St Johnston
Joseph Campbell, Lifford
Eddie O’Connor, Falcarragh, formerly Leitrim
Eileen Harkin (née Gallagher), Stranorlar
Patrick McClafferty, Falcarragh
Ella Long, Glenties
Helen McGroary, Donegal Town
The death has occurred peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital of Helen McGroary, nee Bushe, Old Golf Course, Donegal Town. (F94 K290.)
Predeceased by her beloved husband Peter, parents Joseph and Margaret Bushe. Brothers Packie, Kevin, Vincent and Benny. Sisters Winnie, Mona, Patricia, Mary, Kitty, Angela, Annie and Eithne.
Much loved and deeply regretted by her devoted family, sons Vincent (Deirdre), Gregory (Sarah), Peter (Liz). Daughters Eileen (David) and Barbara.
Her cherished Grandchildren David (Amy), Caolan (Jenna), Raymond (Niamh), Megan (Rose), Aonrai, Matthew, Jacques and Isla.
Great Grandchildren Joey, Cillian and Ellie Anne. Nephews and nieces and by all her extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her late residence on Wednesday and Thursday from 2pm to 8pm each day.
Funeral mass on Friday, October 2 in St Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town at 11pm followed by burial afterwards in Killymard Cemetery. House private on the morning of the funeral please.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on Mcn live/Camera/donegaltown
Ann Nolan, Roscommon and Fanad
The peaceful death has taken place of Ann Nolan, (née McMenamin), Roscommon and Fanad on September 28.
Ann passed in the loving care of the staff at Roscommon University Hospital and previously the devoted care of the staff at the Sacred Heart Care Home.
Beloved wife of the late Fonsy.
She will be very sadly missed by her daughters Mary and Clare, son James, daughter-in-law Orla, Clare’s partner Jarlath, grandson Daniel, sisters Noreen and Joan, brother Michael, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
She is also predeceased by her sisters Bridie, Frances and Mona.
Reposing at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon F42 NH27 on Friday evening, October 2, from 6.30pm until 8pm.
Removal on Saturday morning to the Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon F42 XT96 arriving for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am.
Burial afterwards in St Coman’s Cemetery, Roscommon.
The Nolan family would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the wonderful care and kindness shown to Ann and to them by the doctors, nurses and staff at Roscommon University Hospital and also the staff at the Sacred Heart Home.
They would also like to convey their deep appreciation to their great neighbours and friends for all their help and support at this time.
Teresa Rodgers (née O’Donnell), Annagry
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Teresa Rodgers, (nèe O’Donnell), Annagry and formerly of Kilraine, Glenties.
Predeceased by her husband Sèamus Rodgers, brother Rory, sisters Mary and Rosaleen.
Missed immensely by her loving daughter Rosemary (Neil), sister Sally Vam den bemt (Holland), nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Teresa’s remains will repose at the family home (F94Y2X6) on Wednesday, September 30 evening from 5pm until 9pm and on Thursday, October 1, from 12 noon until 8pm followed by rosary.
Family time on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral mass on Friday morning at 11am in St. Mary’s, Star of the Sea Church, Annagry, with burial afterwards in Kilraine Graveyard, Glenties.
Family flowers only please donations in-lieu-if desired to Dungloe Hospital Patients Comfort Fund. C/o any family member.
Brendan Doherty, London and formerly of the Mullins and Carndonagh
The peaceful death has occurred at Charing Cross Hospital, Hammersmith, London of Brendan Doherty (Goose), Acton, London and formerly of the Mullins and Glentogher Carndonagh.
Sadly missed by his extended family members, friends and neighbours.
His remains will be repose at Kelly’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh, F93YE1C on Wednesday evening September 30 from 4pm till 8pm, where everyone is welcome to pay their respects.
Funeral from there on Thursday morning October 1 at 10.40am, going to The Sacred Heart Church Carndonagh for funeral mass at 11.00am with burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Brendan’s funeral mass can be viewed live on www.carndonaghparish.com/
John McGlynn, Claggan, Churchill
The peaceful death has taken place on September 29 at Letterkenny University Hospital of John McGlynn, Claggan, Churchill.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Anna, his family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Deeply regretted by his twin sister Frances.
John is predeceased by his son Raymond, parents, brothers and sisters.
Reposing at Lily Hill Funeral Home, Carnamuggagh, Letterkenny, (F92 PX3R) on Wednesday, September 30 from 6pm – 8pm with removal at 8pm to St. Colmcille’s Church, Glendowan to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am with burial afterwards in Temple Douglas Cemetery.
The Requiem Mass can be viewed at https://www.churchservices.
The family home private please.
Family Flowers only.
Thomas Richard Cassidy, Newbuildings, Derry and formerly of Inver
The death has taken place in Altnagelvin Hospital of Thomas Richard Cassidy, of No. 6 Rosslea, Newbuildings, Derry, and formerly of Inver.
Predeceased by his wife Eleanor (Ella), his father George, and his mother Annabella.
Richard will be forever loved and cherished by his son David, daughter-in-law Shana, grandchildren Sophie, Alec, Owen, and Leo, his brother Alan, and the extended family circle.
Richard’s remains will repose at Terence McClintock’s Funeral Home at Ballyboe, Convoy (F93WF54), on Wednesday, September 30, from 5pm – 8pm, where you are welcome to call to pay your respects.
The funeral service will take place on Thursday, October 1, at 1pm in Drumconor Methodist Church, Inver, Donegal (F94FH96), followed by burial alongside his wife Ella in Convoy Presbyterian Church graveyard, Letterkenny Road, Convoy (F93 N292).
Donations in memory of Richard to Easilink Community Transport, where he was a volunteer driver for the past five years, care of Terence McClintock, Funeral Director or via this link: https://easilink.org/.
Kathleen Doherty (née Lyons), Ard Mc Cool
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Kathleen Doherty, nee Lyons, Ard Mc Cool, Stranorlar.
Much loved mother to Angela (Stephen), Christina (Damien), devoted grandmother to Dillon, Patricia, Molly, Ben, Abbey, cherished sister of Michael, May, and John. (Marion).
Kathleen is predeceased by her parents Michael and Bridget, brother Paddy, nephew Denis and brother-in-law Owen.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all her extended family and friends.
Reposing at Mc Cool’s Funeral Home, Ballybofey on Tuesday, September 29 from 5pm to 9pm and on Wednesday, September 30 from 2pm to 9pm.
Funeral leaving the Funeral Home on Thursday, October 1 at 10.15 am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Glenfin at 11am, with interment afterwards in Killteevogue cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/our-lady-of-perpetual-succour-glenfinn
Kathleen (Kate) McDaid (née Doherty), Ardmore and formerly Fahan
Derrig Higgins, Ballyboe, St Johnston
The death has occurred of Derrig Higgins, Ballyboe, St Johnston, Co. Donegal.
Derrig will be lovingly missed and sadly mourned by his wife Maureen, son Adam, daughters Sarah, Kim and Gail, his sisters Eileen, Kathleen and Maureen in Scotland, and all his extended family and friends.
A private cremation will take place at a later date.
No flowers please.
Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Care West, Letterkenny, c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
Joseph “Big Soup” Campbell
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joseph (“Big Soup”) Campbell, 318 Conneyburrow Road, Lifford, (F93 K83X) who passed away peacefully in the excellent and compassionate care of the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny.
Beloved son of Kathleen and the late Thomas Campbell, and loving brother of Katrina, Thomas, Paul, Robert, Gerard, John, Mark, David, Mariea, Sharon, Pearse, Glen, Grainne, and the late baby, Mary Teresa. A much-loved uncle to 30 nieces and nephews and 9 grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
Reposing at his family home (Conneyburrow Road, Lifford) from 3.00pm to 9.00pm on Monday, September 28, and from 12 noon until 9.00pm on Tuesday, September 29, where you are welcome to pay your respects.
Funeral from there on Wednesday, September 30 at 9.30am going to St. Patrick Church, Murlog (F93 X5TR) for 10.00am Requiem Mass, which can be viewed online at: https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time, please, on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please. Donations, in lieu if wished to the Donegal Hospice and the Oncology Unit Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director or any family member.
Eddie O’Connor, Falcarragh
Eileen Harkin (née Gallagher), Stranorlar
The death has occurred of Eileen Harkin, in her 100th year, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.
Eileen is predeceased by her husband John and son Patrick.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her sons Hugh (Carmel), Daniel (Ann), Brian, (Donna), daughters, Denise, Kay (Ronan), Eileen (Brian), and Monica (Colm), her 17 grandchildren,10 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Eileen’s remains are reposing at her late residence on Monday, September 28, from 4pm to 9pm, and on Tuesday, September 29, from 12 noon to 9pm.
Rosary both nights at 9pm.
Removal from the family home on Wednesday, September 30, at 10.40 am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am.
Interment in Drumboe cemetery.
The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar
Family flowers only please. Family time after the rosary and on the morning of the funeral please.
Patrick McClafferty, Falcarragh
The death has occurred in Letterkenny General Hospital of Patrick (Paddy) McClafferty, Errarooey, Falcarragh.
Beloved husband of Mary Frances and loving father of Joanne, Allison, John Patrick and their partners,
He is predeceased by his parents Johnny William and Mary, brothers William and John and sister-in-law Ann.
Sadly missed by his grandchildren Alysha, Jarrod, Owen, Zara, Rhys, Lauren, Jake and Hughie, his brother Jimmy and sister Máire McDonnell.
Sorely missed by a large circle of extended family, friends and neighbours.
Paddy’s remains will be reposing at Sweeney’s Funeral Home, Ballyboes, Falcarragh F92 RW32 on Tuesday, September 29, from 4pm to 8pm and Wednesday, September 30, from 4pm to 6pm followed by removal to St. Finian’s Church, Falcarragh for Rosary at 6.15pm.
Funeral mass on Thursday, October 1, at 11am in St Finian’s Church with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired to Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital or Sweeney’s Funeral Directors.
Paddy’s funeral mass can be viewed live at mcn.tvmedia or https://bit.lySweeneyFuneral
Ella Long, Glenties
The peaceful death has occurred of Ella Long Mulantyboyle, Glenties.
Surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren.
Ella is predeceased by her beloved husband Bobby.
Forever loved and sorely missed by her loving children Robert (Laraine RIP), Elaine (Jimmy) and William, grandchildren, Saphran, Amy, Oliver and Bobby, sisters Margaret (Tommy RIP), Mae (Wesley), Jean (Derek) and brother PJ nieces, nephews and close friends.
Her remains will repose at her residence Monday, September 28, from 3pm to 8pm and on Tuesday, June 29 from 3pm to 8pm.
Funeral from there on Wednesday September 30 at 1.30pm to Glenties Church of Ireland for 2pm service, with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
There will be a one way system in operation to the wake house with entry at Mullantyboyle Road and exit at Conaghan’s old hardware store .