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

The following deaths have taken place:

- Seamus Drein, Letterkenny

- May Harkin, Moville

- Conor Woods, Ballindrait

- Hannah McGonagle, Malin Head

- Ethna Kelly, Stranorlar

- Gerry McCahill, Ramelton

- John Stewart, Dunfanaghy

- Des Callaghan, Letterkenny

- Enda Bonner, Dungloe

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 2nd September 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 2nd September 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.

Gerry McCahill, Ramelton

The peaceful death has taken place in the Lake House Nursing Home, Portnablagh, of Gerry McCahill, Clooney, Ramelton.

Deeply regretted by his daughters Clare and Dee (David), son Liam (Katrina), grandchildren Charlie, Caitlin and Emily, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Predeceased by his loving wife Anne, brothers Joe, Barry, Aloysius (Till) and Charlie, sisters Mary, Ann, Rose and Patricia.

Reposing at Lily Hill Funeral Home, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, F92 PX3R, on Monday, August 31, from 6pm until 8pm when people are welcome to pay their respects.

Requiem Mass on Tuesday, September at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton, followed by cremation in Lily Hill Crematorium, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, at 1pm.

Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St. Mary’s Church Ramelton on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/ramelton.

House private please.

John Stewart, Dunfanaghy

The peaceful death has occurred in his home of John Stewart, Runclevin, Dunfanaghy, Co. Donegal, F92X961.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Ellen, his sons Alaistair (Yvonne), Francis (Agnes), Mervyn (Noreen) and daughter Jennifer (Paul), 17 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, brothers Jimmy, David (Sheelagh) and sisters Jean (John) Canada, Isobel (Tom), and Christine (Michael), brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Wake starting at 11.00 a.m. on Sunday, August 30 with the wake continuing until removal for the funeral.

Funeral Service in Holy Trinity Church, Hornhead Road, Dunfanaghy, on Tuesday at 3.00 p.m.

Burial afterwards in Clondahorkey Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Care West c/o any family member or James Harkin Funeral Director.

Des Callaghan, Letterkenny

The death has taken place of Des Callaghan, 46 Ashlawn, Baile Raithin, Letterkenny F92 FXT8, and formerly of Ballina, Co. Mayo.

Peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Retired member of An Garda Síochána.

Predeceased by his mother Annie (O’Malley), father Vincey and infant sister Anne.

Des will be deeply missed by his beloved wife Julia; children Pól (Fiona), Louise (John), Yvonne (Fearghall) and Angie (Corinne).

Des will be sadly missed by his adoring grandchildren, Bláthnaid, Néamh, Lorcán, Dara-Trása, Étain, Ava, Senan, Cillian, Clodagh agus Sadie; his sisters Mary (Dublin) and Joan (Kent); brothers Frank (Kent) and Vin (Ballina); his many nieces, nephews-in-law and a wide circle of family, friends, Garda comrades and neighbours.

Des will be reposing at his home on Sunday, August 30 and Monday from 12pm to 10pm.

Funeral from there on Tuesday 1st September, going to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Letterkenny for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in Conwal Cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on the Church of the Irish Martyrs YouTube channel.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu, if desired, to Croí Heart Society or the Irish Cancer Society care of any family member or Charlie Mc Clafferty funeral Director.

House strictly private on morning of the funeral.

Enda Bonner, Dungloe

The death has occurred of former senator and councillor Enda Bonner, Dungloe, aged 76, who passed away on Thursday at Letterkenny University Hospital.

Sadly missed by his loving and devoted wife Phyllis, his children Elaine (Kevin), Elizabeth (Arpad) and Patrick (Valerie), his adored grandchildren Brooke, Mason, Conal and Elodie.

Also missed by his sisters Pauline, Aideen (Martin RIP), Crona (Paddy), his nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, friends and his colleagues and friends in the GAA community.

Enda is predeceased by his parents Dom and Ann Teresa Bonner.

Reposing at his home on Saturday, August 29 in Drumoghill, Manorcunnigham. House private to family only.

Removal to McGlynn’s Funeral Parlour, Dungloe (F94ND68) on Sunday with wake on Sunday from 4pm to 8pm and Monday from 3pm to 8pm with rosary at 8pm on both nights.

Requiem Mass in St Crona’s Church, Dungloe at 12pm on Tuesday, September 1 with burial in Dungloe Cemetery.

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