Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Saturday morning, September 5

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Updated death notices and funeral arrangements for County Donegal

The following deaths have taken place:

- Margaret Richardson, Derrybeg

- Kathleen Martin, Fanad

- Henry Friel, Fanad

- Frances Barr, Burnfoot

- Donal Friel, Rathmullan

- Shauna Hennigan, Carndonagh

Margaret Richardson, Derrybeg

The death has taken place at the Lakehouse Nursing Home, Portnablagh of Margaret Richardson, née Sweeney of Magheraclogher, Derrybeg.

Predeceased by her husband Barry, son Cormac, parents; Joe and Annie, brother Joe Beag, sisters; Susie (Patsy) & Máire (Vincent).

Sadly missed by her sons; Colm (Patricia) & Ciarán (Bríd), grandchildren; Áine, Ailish, Úna, Nia, Cormac & Mícheál, nieces; Daríona & Majella, nephews; Paul & Brian and extended family & friends.

Her remains will repose at her home in Magheraclogher (F92 X3E3) on Friday from 4pm to 8pm and on Saturday from 12pm – 8pm. Rosary both nights at 8pm.

Funeral Mass will take place on Sunday at 1pm in St. Patrick’s Church Meenaweal (F92 CH22), burial afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page and on the Church webcam via MCN Media.

Kathleen Martin, Fanad

The death has taken place of Kathleen Martin (neé Mc Grory), Cashel, Fanad, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents James and Nellie, her brothers James and Pat and sister Sheila.

Deeply regretted by her husband John, her children Shaun (Katie), Seamus (Catherine), Sharon McCauley (Kevin), Enda, Kieran (Maura), Linda Heraghty (Patrick), Paul (Shannon) and Leanne (Tommy).

Deeply missed by her adored grandchildren Chloe, Erin, Grace, Frankie, Shay, Aoife, Cillian, Amy, Ava, Isla, Kelly, Ronán, Emma and Oisín.

Sadly missed by her brothers Jerry, Michael, Eddie, Bernard and Hugh, her sister Mary Kerr and cousin Seamus Mc Grory, her extended family, neighbours and her many, many friends.

Kathleen’s remains will repose at her home in Cashel (F92R5C3) from 4pm on Friday, September 4.

Removal from there on Sunday at 2.30 pm to arrive at St Mary’s Church, Fanavolty for 3pm Requiem Mass.

Burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired to the Oncology Ward Letterkenny University Hospital or Tamney Patient Comfort Fund, care of any family member.

As parking is limited, a bus service will be available from Scoil Mhuire, Caiseal (F92 V449) from 4pm on Friday and from 12noon on Saturday.

The Requiem Mass will be recorded and available to view on the Mc Ateer Funeral Director Facebook Page on Sunday evening.

Henry Friel, Fanad

The death has taken place of Henry (Harry Packie) Friel, Fallaneas, Fanad, Co. Donegal.

he passed away peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Pre-deceased by his mother Sarah Ellen.

Deeply regretted by his closest relatives, Cathal and Eileen Molloy, Noel (Patsy) Friel, Roisín, Anthony and Martina (Molloy).

Sadly missed by his extended family, neighbours and many many friends.

Harry’s remains will arrive at St Mary’s Church, Fanavolty, Fanad at 5.30pm on Saturday, September 5 to repose overnight.

The Requiem Mass will held on Sunday at 12 noon, followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired to Tamney Patient Comfort Fund, care of any family member.

Frances Barr, Burnfoot

Frances Barr (nee Boyle), September 3, beloved wife of Jackie, loving mother of Mandy, Regina and the late John, devoted granny of Nicole, Jordan, Josh and Billie Jean, mother-in-law of Gerard and dear sister of Tony, Eamonn, Paddy and the late Annie.

Frances will be reposing in her home, Ballyderowen, Burnfoot on Thursday, September 3 from 5pm to 10 pm and on Friday from 12pm to 10 pm.

Funeral from there on Saturday at 10:20 am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Aengus’ Church, Burt. Interment afterwards in Burt Cemetery.

Donal Friel, Rathmullan

The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Donal Friel, Portnamurray, Ballyboe, Rathmullan, F92 WK1H, formerly Phillip Street, Derry.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Brid, son Cormac (Ciara), daughter Celia (Brendan), brothers Michael, Colm, Philip and Sean, sister Moira, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Reposing at his home on Thursday, September 3, from 2pm until 10pm and on Friday from 12 noon until 10pm.

Rosary both nights at 9pm.

Those attending the wake between 6pm and 10pm should park at the Water’s Edge car park, F92 RW8C, and a bus will be provided from there.

Requiem Mass on Saturday, September 5th , at 11am in St Joseph’s Church, Rathmullan.

Burial afterwards in Rathmullan Cemetery.

Mass can be viewed on MCN Media St Joseph’s Church Rathmullan on the following link: st-joesphs-church-rathmullan – MCN.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to RNLI, c/o any family member.

Shauna Hennigan, Carndonagh

The death has occurred of Shauna Hennigan, Ballyloskey, Carndonagh. She passed away peacefully at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, on September 1 after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family.

Heartbroken by her passing are her beloved husband Conor Hession, her parents Marian and Michael Hennigan, her brother Mark and her grandmother Mary Bonner.

Predeceased by her grandparents Frank and Bridie Hennigan and Patrick Bonner, her aunt Annemarie Gallagher and her uncle Shaun Hennigan.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her aunts and uncles Margaret Kelly (Conor), Pat Bonner (Helen), Anthony Bonner (Aingeal), Michael Bonner (Christine) and Kevin Bonner (Adele), her extended family and friends, her colleagues and pupils at Holy Family National School, Rathcoole, Dublin, her colleagues at Rasheeny National School, Rasheeny, Co. Donegal, and the broader teaching community.

Shauna’s remains will repose at her home in Ballyloskey, Carndonagh (F93 E781) on Thursday, September 3 from 3pm to 10pm and on Friday from 12 noon to 10pm where all are welcome to pay respects. Family time outside of these hours and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral from her home on Saturday at 10.30am for 11 am Requiem Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on: https://churchmedia.tv/parish-of-carndonagh-donegal.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to Clare’s Ward (Oncology), Beaumont Hospital and the Irish Cancer Society C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

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