Deaths in Donegal - Thursday morning, January 12, 2023

The following deaths have occurred:

- Eileen Kennedy, Killybegs

- Mary Teresa McGinty, Churchill

- Br Timothy (Jackie) McLaughlin, Laois and Carndonagh

- Daena Tighe, Buncrana

- Fionnuala Bryson, Derry and St Johnston

- Daniel O'Donnell, Athlone and Letterkenny

- Mary McKelvey, Killygordon

- Teresa Duncan, Letterkenny

- Barney McGrath, Castlederg and Pettigo

- Peggy McGlinchey, Buncrana

- Marie Brennan, Donegal Town 

- Sean Boyle, Creevy 

- Jacqueline Queen, Ballintra and Glasgow 

Eileen Kennedy, Killybegs

The death has occurred of Eileen Kennedy, The Glebe, Killybegs.

Sadly missed by her loving husband Frankie, sons Colin, Ronan and Aidan, daughters in law Clare and Laura, grandchildren Róisín and Ciara, sister Mary, sisters-in-law, relatives and friends.

Her remains reposing at her residence on Thursday from 11am to 4pm and 6pm to 10pm.

Removal on Friday morning at 10.30am to St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs for 11am Funeral Mass. Removal afterwards to Lakelands Crematorium Cavan for cremation.

Mass will be streamed live on www.mcnmedia.tv.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to the Irish Heart Foundation.

Mary Teresa McGinty, Churchill

The death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice of Mary Teresa Mc Ginty (éWalsh) of Cabra-Glebe, Churchill.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence. House is strictly private to family and friends, please. 

Funeral Mass on Friday January 13 at 11am in Glendowan Church with burial afterwards in Temple Douglas Cemetery. Bright formal dress code on the day of the funeral please, at the request of the deceased.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to Donegal Hospice c/o Con Mc Daid Funeral Directors, Letterkenny or any family member.

Br Timothy (Jackie) McLaughlin, Laois and Carndonagh

The death has occurred of Br Timothy (Jackie) McLaughlin, De La Salle Brothers, Miguel House, Castletown, Laois and late of Church Road, Carndonagh.

Predeceased by his parents Celia and Joe, brothers Martin and Joseph. Greatly missed by his sisters Maura, Rosarie, Veronica, Ann and his brother Brian, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives, friends and especially by his confreres in religion and the staff of Miguel House.

Reposing in Miguel House from 11am Thursday with Evening Prayer and Rosary at 7pm.

Funeral Mass on Friday at 2pm, with burial immediately afterwards in the Monastery cemetery Castletown.

Daena Tighe, Buncrana

The death has occurred of Daena Tighe, 1 Marian Park, Buncrana, Donegal, F93 T9R2.

Deeply shocked and saddened by her death are her mother Sharon, sisters Alex and Kayla, her father Tony, her uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family and many friends.

Daena's remains reposing at 1 Marian Park, Buncrana. House Private from 10pm to 10am and on Friday morning, please.

Removal from there on Friday at 10.15am travelling to St Mary's Church Cockhill for 11am Requiem Mass with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill

Fionnuala Bryson, Derry and St Johnston

The death has occurred of Fionnuala Bryson (née Colhoun), Derry and St Johnston. 

Beloved wife of Liam, (formerly of Slievemore Park and St Johnston), loving mother of Mark, Stephen, David, Anna and the late Jonathan, devoted grandmother of Dayle, Carla, Saoirse, Megan, Saoirse, Aoife, Caitlin, Christian, Shannon, Oisin, and Holly and a dear sister and aunt.

Fionnuala's remains are reposing at her home, 47 Hampstead Park, Derry, BT48 7RX. Family time please from 10pm to 11am.

Funeral from there on Thursday at 11.30am for 12 noon Requiem Mass in St Patrick's Church, Pennyburn with interment afterwards in St Baithin's Cemetery, St Johnston.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Friends of Altnagelvin (Ward 26), C/o Mr Brian Moran, MDEC Unit, Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry, BT47 6SB.

Daniel O'Donnell, Athlone and Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Daniel (Danny) O'Donnell, Ballybay, Kiltoom, Athlone, Roscommon / Athlone, Westmeath / Letterkenny, peacefully on Tuesday January 10, 2023. Ballybay, Kiltoom, Athlone and formerly of Carrenagh, Letterkenny.

Predeceased by his parents Willie and Mary, sister Margaret and brother Liam. Sadly missed by his loving wife Carmel, daughter Mary, son Tony, grandson Yurii, brothers Bob (Coventry) and Francie (Carrenagh, Letterkenny), in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends.

Private cremation will take place for family members only. House private please. No flowers please.

Mary McKelvey, Killygordon

The death has occurred, peacefully, in the loving care of her family and staff at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, of Mary Mc Kelvey, Carricknamana, Killygordon, and who resided later at the home of her daughter, Deirdre, in Swords, Dublin.

Beloved wife of the late Seamus and much loved mother of Declan, Deirdre and cherished sister of the late Joseph. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving son, daughter, son in law Ivan, grandchildren Grace, Hannah and their dog Bobby, extended family and friends.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence.

Funeral leaving from there on Friday at 12.30pm for Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon at 1pm. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live on the St.Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon, Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/StPatricksCrossroads/

Teresa Duncan, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Teresa Duncan, 3 James Larkin Court, Oldtown, Letterkenny.

Sadly missed by her husband Tony, sons John and Liam, daughters Emma, Lisa and Ashlinn, nephew Micky, grandchildren, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her infant son Shane.

Her remains will repose at The Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, from 6pm to 8pm on Thursday, January  12. You are welcome to sympathise with Teresa's family at her late residence.

Cremation will take place on Friday in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Research c/o Jim McGlynn, Funeral Directors, Glencar, Letterkenny, or any family member. 

Barney McGrath, Castlederg and Pettigo

The death has occurred of Barney McGrath, 25, Hillview Park, Castlederg and late of Pettigo.

Beloved husband of Joan, much loved father of Patrick (Shelley), Anthony, and Christopher, loving grandad of Sorcha, Thomas and Charlie, dearest brother of the late Jim, Mary and baby Mark. 

Barney's remains reposed overnight at St Patrick's Church, Castlederg.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 10am with interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.

The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam on https://www.churchservices.tv/castlederg

Peggy McGlinchey, Buncrana

The death has taken place in Beach Hill Manor, Fahan of Peggy McGlinchey, 19 St Egney’s Terrace, Buncrana.

Wife of the late Danny McGlinchey, dear mother of Rita and Susan, much loved grandmother of Emily, Amy, Stephan, Fiona and Lisa.

Her remains are reposing at McLaughlin’s funeral home, Buncrana with viewing from 2 to 4pm on Thursday and Friday.

Removal from there on Friday at 4pm going to her residence.

Funeral on Saturday going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Marie Brennan, Donegal Town 

The death has occurred of Marie Brennan (née Anderson), Ballydevitt, Donegal Town. She passed away peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital. 

Marie’s remains reposed overnight at St Mary’s Church, Killymard.

Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am with burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. 

Sean Boyle, Creevy

The sudden death has occurred of Sean Boyle, Creevy, Ballyshannon.

Sadly missed by his son Anthony (Louise), daughters Nicola (Mark) and Rhona (Peter) their mother Angela, grandchildren AJ, Catie, Micheál, Cormac, Liam, Richard and Eimear. Predeceased by his brother Packie and sadly missed by his sisters Anne, Mai and brother Louis, nieces, nephews and all his extended family and his wide circle of friends.  

Removal from his late residence, Creevy, Ballyshannon on Thursday at 10.30am going to St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for 11am Funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the Abbey Cemetery.

Sean's Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon

Family flowers only please. 

Jacqueline Queen, Ballintra and Glasgow

The death has occurred of Jacqueline (Jackie) Queen (née Harron), Main Street, Ballintra and late of Cambuslang, Glasgow.

She passed away peacefully, in her Glasgow home, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, January 4.

Predeceased by her parents Johnny and Annie Harron and her brother, Billy. Sadly missed by her partner Colin, daughters Carol, Laura and Julie, her grandchildren and great-grandchild, her sister, Elizabeth, brother-in-law Robert, nieces Diane, Cheryl, and Lauren and nephew Kyle (Ballybofey).

Funeral arrangements in Glasgow are to be confirmed at a later date.

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