Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Monday morning, June 1
Updated death notices for County Donegal
The following deaths have taken place:
- John Keating, Donegal Town
- William Kerrigan, Laghey
- Thomas Anthony McLaughlin, Derry, London and Churchill
- Meave O’ Donnell, Stranorlar
- Christine Clafferty, Buncrana
- Michael (Mickey) McGeever, Downings
- Adrian McDaid, Culdaff
John Keating, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of John Keating, Glasgow, Scotland and formerly Donegal Town. He passed away peacefully at Marie Curie hospice, Glasgow, surrounded by his devoted partner Margaret and his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents John and Sheila; deeply regretted and sadly missed his partner Margaret, her sons Alastair and James, daughters Charlene, Jamie and his beloved cat Aston, his brothers Mark, Noel, David, Kevin, Michael, and Justin, sisters Kathleen, Irene, Louise, Justina, Cecilia, Jennifer, Emma and Denise; all his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Requiem Mass will be held in St Augustine’s Church, Ashgill Road, Glasgow G22 7HN on Thursday, June 4 at 9.30am followed by cremation.
John's ashes will be laid to rest privately with his parents in Killymard Cemetery, Donegal Town on June 6 at 1pm.
William Kerrigan, Laghey
The death has occurred of William Kerrigan, Shannagh, Laghey, County Donegal, F94V340. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at St James's Hospital, Dublin after a short illness.
Predeaced by his parents Mary and William, beloved father of Ryan (Amie Leigh), Megan (Paul), Nicole (Ryan), Caoimhe (Francis) and Lauren. Devoted grandfather to Corey, Mia, Hallie-Jae, Rylie-Rae,Thea Mae and Anìyah. Cherished brother of Phonsie (Marina), Breda (Brian), and John (Mary T) and his nieces, nephews and all extended family and friends.
His remains are reposing at his residence on Monday from 2pm to 9pm and Tuesday from 2pm to 9pm. House private at all other times please.
Removal on Wednesday to St Agatha's Church, Clar for 11am funeral Mass followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed on the church webcam
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to Irish kidney Association CLG care of John McGee & Sons Funeral directors or any family member.
Thomas Anthony McLaughlin, Derry, London and Churchill
The death has occurred of Thomas Anthony McLaughlin, formerly of William Street, West End Park and Glen Road, Derry. He passed away peacefully at his home in London on Friday, May 22, aged 78.
He was the beloved husband of Margaret and the devoted father of Christopher, Nicholas and Emily. He was a loving grandfather to Willa, Hugh, Pep, Laurie, Salvador, Thomas and Martha, who brought him enormous joy. Beloved brother of Carol, Catherine, Anne, Norah and the late Philip, Willie and Donal. Thomas will be deeply missed by his family, his friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St Eugene’s Cathedral, Derry, at 10am on Monday.
Tom will be buried at Gartan Graveyard, County Donegal, at 11am on Tuesday.
Meave O’ Donnell, Stranorlar
The death has occurred of Meave O’ Donnell, formerly of Chapel Street, Stranorlar, retired nurse at St. Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar.
Predeceased by her parents Joe and Kate O’ Donnell, and her brothers and sisters. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her sister Nora (Deo), all her nieces and nephews, who meant so much to her, by all her colleagues, neighbours relatives and friends.
Requiem Mass the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar on Monday at 11am followed by interment in the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary Churchyard, Frosses. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to St. Joseph’s Hospital, comfort fund, directly to the hospital, or care of any family member.
Christine Clafferty, Buncrana
The death has taken place in Larissa Lodge, Letterkenny of Christine Clafferty, née Burke, 19a Cornmill Ave, Buncrana.
Wife of the late Vincent Clafferty, loving mother of Elizabeth Ellen Burke, sister of Rebecca McGlinchey, Edward Burke and Paul Burke and the late James Burke.
Funeral from McLaughlin’s funeral home Buncrana at 10.30 a.m. on Monday going to St Mary’s church Cockhill for 11am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/cockhill.
Michael (Mickey) McGeever, Downings
The death has occurred of Michael (Mickey) McGeever, Gortnamore, Downings County Donegal. F92K4C2
Predeceased by his daughter Margaret, son-in-law Paddy, and sister Mary. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his wife Brigid, sons, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, his brother Paddy.
Removal from his late residence on Monday morning for funeral Mass at 11am in Saint John the Baptist Church, Carrigart, F92 FW93, followed by interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Oncology Ward, Letterkenny.
Adrian McDaid, Culdaff
The death has occurred of Adrian McDaid (Ned), Templemoyle, Culdaff, suddenly at his home.
Predeceased by his father Neshie and his brother Mark. Beloved son of Bernie and loving father of Cathal, Hugh, Shaun, Katie, Mikey and AJ. Cherished brother of Aislinn (Stephen), Gary, Catriona (Joey) and Declan (Michelle). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, cousins, extended family circle, friends and neighbours.
Funeral from his home on Monday at 10.20am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Aughaclay, followed by burial in Lagg graveyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed live on Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director’s Facebook Page.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to University Hospital Galway A&E department C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.