Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Tuesday evening, September 1

The following deaths have taken place:

- Patrick Earley, Donegal Town

- Evelyn Baxter, Castlefinn and Castlederg

- Liam Mc Laughlin, Linsfort

- Seamus Drein, Letterkenny

- May Harkin, Moville

- Conor Woods, Ballindrait

- Hannah McGonagle, Malin Head

- Ethna Kelly, Stranorlar

Patrick Earley, Donegal Town

The sudden death has occurred of Patrick Earley, 18 The Glebe, Donegal Town.

Beloved husband of Catherine, and father of Paul and Shane. Sadly missed by his sisters Kathleen and Maura, his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Julia, and his brother Seamus.

His remains will repose at Gallaghers Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles (F94 X02N) on Wednesday, September 2 from 2pm until 6pm, followed by Removal to his late residence.

Removal from there on Thursday to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mountcharles, for Funeral Mass at 11am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Donegal Community Hospital or O.N.E.

House strictly private at all times.

The Funeral Mass will be live-streamed on the Gallagher Funeral Directors & Funeral Home Facebook page.

Evelyn Baxter, Castlefinn and Castlederg

The death has taken place at Altnagelvin Hospital of Evelyn Baxter (née Friel), 37 Castlefinn Park, Castlederg, formerly of Curcullion, Castlefinn.

Much loved wife of Gerald, dearly loved mother of Martin (Shauneen) and Michaela, devoted grandmother of Conan and Cassie-Rae, beloved daughter of the late Monica and Gerard Friel.

and sister of Eamon, Marie, Garry, Mona and the late Shaun, Roisin and Eunan.

Reposing at her home on Tuesday, September 1 from 6p.m.

Funeral leaving her home on Thursday at 10.25am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick`s Church, Castlederg at 11am.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, son, daughter, grandchildren, brothers, sisters and family circle.

Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.

The house is strictly private to family and close friends only. Family time please from 9pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam.

Liam Mc Laughlin, Linsfort

The peaceful death has taken place in Beach Hill Manor, Lisfannon of Liam Mc Laughlin (Strain), Muineagh, Linsfort, F93 W6X8.

Deeply saddened by his passing are his loving siblings, Kathleen, Rosemary, Hughie, Margaret, Paddy & Denis; sisters -in-law, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Predeceased by his parents Kathleen and Denis and his brother Jack.

Liam will be reposing at his home from 12noon to 9pm on Wednesday, September 3 where all are welcome to come and pay their respects.

Removal from there on Thursday at 10.15am going to Star of the Sea Church, Desertegney for Requiem Mass at 11am with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Mass can be viewed live on www.youtube.com/buncranaparish.

House Private from 9pm on Wednesday night and on the morning of the Funeral please.

Family Flowers only please, donations if desired in lieu of flowers to Beach Hill Manor, Patient Comfort Fund c/o any Family Member or Porter Funeral Directors.

Seamus Drein, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place on Monday, August 31 at Letterkenny University Hospital of Seamus Drein, 24 Meadowbank Park, Long Lane, Letterkenny.

Deeply missed by his loving daughters Carolyn (Noel) and Suzanne, grandchildren Shaun, Laura, Mark, Packie, Christopher, Ryan and Emma, great-grandchildren Eimear, Mícheál, Lucia and Remi, brother Brian and wife Mena, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Seamus is predeceased by his wife Bridie (2023), sisters Mary and Jennie, and brothers Josie, Frank and Charlie.

Seamus will repose at his daughter Suzanne’s residence at Rahan, Crievesmith, Letterkenny F92 YKR4 on Tuesday 1st September from 12 noon until after the Rosary at 9pm.

Funeral from there on Wednesday at 10.15am going to St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny. Interment afterwards in Conwal Cemetery. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Family flowers only please.

May Harkin, Moville

The death has occurred of May Harkin (née Harkin) 23 O`Gara Villas, Moville, peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents James and Mary Harkin and her brother Willie.

Beloved wife of Patrick and much loved mother of Pamela (Ronan), John (Majella), Mark (Morag) and Kevin (Jackie). Cherished nanny of Leanne, Dylan, Ronan, Ciara, Laura, Amy, Arlene, Jude, Adam, Clíodhna, Éada and her great-grandchildren.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her brothers John, Mickey and Jim, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

May’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh F93 E4FN on Monday at 7pm going to her home (F93 HKPO) where are all welcome to pay respects.

Funeral from there on Thursday at 10.20am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Pius X Church, Moville, followed by burial in Ballybrack Cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on https://movilleparish.com/webcam.htm.

Family time from 9pm to 12pm and on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Conor Woods, Ballindrait

The death has occurred of Conor Woods 86d Lisnafin Park, Strabane, Co. Tyrone anf formerly of Ballymonaster, Ballindrait on August 30 at Altnagelvin Hospital after a short illness.

Predeceased by his parents Seamus and Margaret and brother James.

Beloved brother of Anne Carr (Michael) and Gerald.

Reposing at his brother Geralds’s home at Dreenan, Ballybofey, F93 FCV6 from 7pm until 9.30pm on Monday 31st August and from 12.00noon until 9.30pm on Tuesday 1st September.

Funeral from there on Wednesday at 11.15am, going to St. Patricks Church, Murlog, Lifford for Requiem Mass at 12.00 noon

Burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Deeply regretted by his sorrowing family, neighbours and friends.

Hannah McGonagle, Malin Head

The death has occurred of Hannah McGonagle, Dunegard, Malin Head and formerly of Ballyheeney, peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital.

Predeceased by her parents James and Nora, her brother John, her sister Patricia Kerr and her brothers-in-law Tommy McColgan and John Kerr.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her brother Michael, her sisters Mary, Ann and Frances (Dave), her aunt Delia Grant, her nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Hannah’s remains will repose at Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh, (F93 E4FN) on Monday, August 31 from 8pm to 10pm and on Tuesday from 1pm to 4pm where all are welcome to pay respects.

The family home is private to family, neighbours and close friends at the request of the deceased.

Funeral from her late residence on Wednesday at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Lagg followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please.

Ethna Kelly, Stranorlar

The death has taken place of Ethna Kelly (née Boyle), The Glebe, Stranorlar, Co. Donegal F93 X6K8. Peacefully, surrounded by her family and friends at her home on August 30.

Predeceased by husband Eugene, April 10, 2010, parents John and Bridget, brothers Terence, Raymond, Frank, Jim, Leonard and Brian, sisters Josephine (McCauley), Helen, Alice and Mai Boyle, niece Mai Boyle.

Lovingly remembered by her son Jonathan. Also deeply regretted by brother-in-law Brian Kelly (Dublin), sister-in-law Maureen Boyle (Surrey, England), nephews and nieces including Veronica Higgins (Milford) and Sheila Quinn (Ramelton), and grandnieces and grandnephews, great grandniece Molly and cousins. Mourned by relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Drumboe Avenue, Stranorlar, F93 A461 from 5pm until Rosary at 8pm.

Reposing at the family home, The Glebe, Stranorlar, Co. Donegal F93 X6K8 from 12pm until Rosary at 8pm.

Arriving at the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar on Wednesday morning for Requiem Mass at 11am.

Burial afterwards in Stranorlar Graveyard (Chapel Street).

House private please on the morning of the funeral.

The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish webcam.

Flowers welcome, donations in lieu, if desired, to the St. Joseph’s Hospital Patient Bus Fund c/o Son Jonathan or McGowan’s Funeral Home in Ethna’s memory.

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