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Death notices for Donegal on Saturday morning
The following deaths have occurred:
- Bertie Freeborn, Rossnowlagh
- Janette Collins, Letterkenny
- Kathleen Ferry, Burtonport and Dublin
- Grace O’Neill, Letterkenny and Rathdonnell
- Tommy Peoples, Letterkenny and Fanad
- Kathleen Friel, Clonmany and Derry
Maurice Duggan, Falcarragh
The peaceful death has taken place of Maurice Duggan Drumnatinny, Falcarragh F92 NY29.
Predeceased by his parents, he is survived by his brothers Barry and Drew, sister Margo, in-laws, nieces, nephews and a large circle of family and friends.
The wake will begin on Saturday at Joyce and Eamonn Sweeney's residence in Drumnatinny, Falcarragh, F92 NY29 at 11am.
Funeral from there on Monday for 11am Requiem Mass in St Finian's Church, Falcarragh with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. Rosary both nights at 9.00pm. House private after Rosary till 11.00am.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/Camera/falcarragh-parish-church
Bertie Freeborn, Rossnowlagh
The death has occurred peacefully at Sligo University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, of Bertie Freeborn, Roscatt, Rossnowlagh.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
Rosemary Callan, Ramelton
The death has occurred of Rosemary Callan, Cairn High, Ramelton.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence at Cairn High, Ramelton from 11am to 10pm on Saturday. Family time on the morning of the funeral.
She is deeply regretted by her sorrowing sister Margaret Murray, nephews Niall, Ray, Gregory and Damian Callaghan, Anthony Murray, niece Geraldine Murray, grand-nieces, grand-nephew, work colleagues at Letterkenny University Hospital, relatives and friends.
Funeral Mass in St Peter's Church, Milford at 11am on Sunday followed by interment in St.Mary's Cemetery, Ramelton. Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/milford
Janette Collins, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Janette Collins (née McKiver), 15 Leck Cottages, Oldtown, Letterkenny, F92 EOPO.
Reposing at her late residence from 6pm to 10pm Saturday, on Sunday from 12pm to 10pm and Monday from 12pm to 10pm. Family time from 10pm each night. House private on the morning of the funeral please.
Funeral from there on Tuesday with Mass at 11am in St Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny with burial afterwards in New Leck Cemetery. Mass can be viewed at https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny
Bridie Durning, Dunfanaghy
The death has occurred of Bridie Durning, Main Street, Dunfanaghy, Donegal at Letterkenny University Hospital.
Predeceased by her husband Michael (Mickey) Durning.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence. Family time please from 11pm to 10am and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass in Holy Cross Church, Dunfanaghy on Sunday at 11.30am with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Mass can be viewed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/Camera/holy-cross-church
Kathleen Ferry, Burtonport and Dublin
The sudden death has occurred of Kathleen Ferry, The Bungalow, Burtonport and 6 Baggot Road, off Navan Road, Dublin 7.
Sadly missed by her husband Micheal and sisters Margaret and Mary.
House is strictly private on Saturday for family only, please.
Funeral Mass on Sunday at 11.30am in St. Columba's Church, Burtonport, with interment in Belcruit Cemetery.
Sarah Walsh, Fahan
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Sarah Walsh, Carrowmullin, Fahan.
Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by her loving husband Norman, her daughters Deirdre, Colleen and Marianne, sons-in-law Massimo and Paul, her brother Matty Coffey, grandchildren, extended family, relatives and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her home.
Removal from there on Sunday at 10.45am to St Mura’s Church, Fahan for Requiem Mass at 11.30am followed by private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Co Cavan.
Sarah’s Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/fahan
Grace O’Neill, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place of Grace O’Neill, née Conaghan, 3 Convent Road, Letterkenny F92 TXP5 and formerly from Lower Main Street, Letterkenny and Rathdonnell.
Deeply missed by her loving husband Patsy and family Isabel and husband Mick Lagan (Rathdonnell), Liam and wife Margaret (Stranorlar), Geraldine and husband Jim Bradley (Ennis, Co. Clare), Keith and wife Sheelagh (Derry), Brenda and husband John Dillon (Oaklands Park, Letterkenny) and Maria and husband Karl Doherty (Derry), 17 Grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, brother Josie (Derryveagh Avenue, Letterkenny) and sisters Margaret Blaney (Rosnakill, Fanad) and Eileen Garry (Rathdonnell), brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Grace is predeceased by her infant daughter Josephine, parents William and Margaret, sisters Bridget (Sr Mary of the Rosary, Nazareth House, Fahan), Catherine Harkin (Drumany, Letterkenny) and brother Packie Conaghan (Rathdonnell).
Her remains are reposing at her late residence. Family time please from 10pm until 12 noon with house private on the morning of the funeral. Rosary at 9pm.
Funeral from there on Saturday at 10.30am going to St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny
Interment afterwards to Conwal Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the MS Society c/o any family member.
Tommy Peoples, Letterkenny and Fanad
The death has taken place Tommy (Thomas) Peoples, Letterkenny, formerly Doaghmore, Fanad.
His remains were received at St Mary’s Church, Fanavolty, Fanad to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass on Saturday at 11am, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Donegal branch of Diabetes Ireland C/O Eamon Scott Funeral Directors.
Michael Quinn, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred peacefully at his residence, of Michael Quinn, Corlea, Ballyshannon, F94 FP52.
Loving husband of Geraldine, adored father of Steven (Carol), Michele, Aisling (Alan), Donna (Tom), Megan (Conor), loving grandad to Faith, Sonnie, Calvin, brothers Patsy, sisters Mary, Teresa, Anne, and extended family.
Michael’s remains will leave the family home on Saturday at 10am, to St Patrick’s Church Ballyshannon, for 11am Mass of the Resurrection, followed by interment in St. Patrick’s Cemetery Belleek. Mass can be live streamed on: https://www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon
No flowers please. Donations in lieu of flowers to Northwest Hospice, c/o Patsy McCauley Funeral Director, or any family member.
Kathleen Friel, Clonmany and Derry
The death has occurred at Foyle Hospice, Derry of Kathleen Friel (Katie), Dunaff, Clonmany and 25 Bradley Park, Derry.
Her remains are reposing at 25 Bradley Park, Derry.
Funeral from there on Saturday morning at 11.40am going to St Joseph’s Church (White Chapel), Fairview Road for Requiem Mass at 12noon with interment afterwards in St Michael’s graveyard, Urris, Clonmany.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Foyle Hospice c/o any family member or McFeeley Funeral Directors, Clonmany.
David Reilly, Ballybofey
The sudden death has occurred at St James' Hospital, Dublin of David Reilly, aged 49, of Glenfin Road, Ballybofey.
Beloved son of Walter and Helen and much loved brother of Ivor and Georgie. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his heartbroken father, mother, brother, sister, partner Simone, uncles, aunts, nephew, nieces, extended family, and friends.
His remains are reposing at the family home, with a walk through wake on Saturday from 12 noon until 9pm. Parking will be available at entrance to Blue Cedars. House Private at all other times and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral leaving from there on Sunday at 1.30 pm for Service of Thanksgiving in Stranorlar Parish Church at 2pm. with interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
Funeral Service of Thanksgiving will be streamed live via the Parish Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/smkcofi/
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