Deaths in Donegal - Thursday evening, March 9, 2023

The following deaths have occurred:

- Joe Rush, Castlefin

- Peter Anderson, Stranorlar

- Mary McShane, Burt

- Dr Thecla Morgan, Letterkenny

- Neily McGroarty, Mountcharles

- Kathleen Friel, Letterkenny

- John Gallagher, London and Ardara

- Simon Nolan, London and Donegal Town

- Feargus Ó Raghallaigh, Dunfanaghy and Dublin

Joe Rush, Castlefin

The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Joe Rush, Ballybun, Castlefin.

Beloved son of the late Maggie-Mary and Johnny Rush and much loved brother of Eddie, Jackie, Nancy, Tony, Lily, Bridie, Margaret, Martin, Gerry and the late Josephine.

His remains are reposing at his home from 5pm on Thursday. 

Funeral leaving his home on Saturday at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Castlefin at 11am, with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed on the Castlefin Parish Facebook page. 

Donations in lieu of flowers please to the Donegal Hospice.

Peter Anderson, Stranorlar

The death has occurred at Brentwood Manor, Nursing Home, Convoy, of Peter Anderson, Magherapaste, Drumboe Lower, Stranorlar F93 V6TY.

Beloved husband of Cathy and much loved father of Paul, Veronica, Bernie, Peter and John, cherished brother of Maura, Roisin, Brian, Margaret and P.J. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his wife, sons, daughters, in-laws Chris, Marie, Teresa and Dominic, grandchildren, Bernice, Ryan, Niall, Katie, Rowan, Conor, Ainne, great-grandson Shea, extended family and friends.

His remains are reposing at his home.

Funeral leaving his home on Friday at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am with interment afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam here

Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired to the Patients Comfort Fund, St Joseph’s Community Hospital, care of any family member.

Family time from 10pm until 11am and on the morning of the funeral please.

Mary McShane, Burt

The death has occurred of Mary McShane (née McGlynn), Castlecooly, Burt.

Beloved wife of the late William, loving mother of Karen, Gavin and Fiona, a much loved and devoted grandmother and dear sister of Joseph and Eunan.

Her remains are reposing in her home, Castlecooly, Burt.

Funeral from there on Friday at 10.20am for 11am Requiem Mass in St. Aengus Church, Burt with interment afterwards in Burt Cemetery.

Dr Thecla Morgan, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has occurred in the loving care of her family at her residence of Dr Thecla Morgan (née Frost), The Glebe, Letterkenny (F92 F86N) formerly Cratloe, County Clare.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Dr Dan, sadly missed by her family, son Andrew (Dublin), daughters Catherine and Margaret, daughter-in-law Jen, son-in-law Harry, grandchildren Eoghan, Helen, Emma, Daniel and Saidhbhe, sister Veronica (Cork), brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of friends.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence until 8pm on Thursday. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral from there on Friday going to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine, Letterkenny (F92 PN81) for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed online at the Church of the Irish Martyrs YouTube channel here followed by burial in the family plot in Conwal Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if wished to the Renal Dialysis Unit LUH c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Rd, Letterkenny.

Neily McGroarty, Mountcharles

The death has occurred of Neily McGroarty, Drumbeigh, Mountcharles, peacefully, at the Mater Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Predeceased by his son Bernard. Much loved husband of Kathleen Sadly missed by his children Neil (Mary), Eileen (Alan), Andrew, Clement (Tania), Marie (Colin), grandchildren, Aaron, Ryan, Niall, Shaunagh, Niamh, Aine, Jack, Eoin, Senan, Conor and Tom, brothers Leo and Ned, and all extended family and friends.

His remains are reposing at his home on Thursday until 8pm. House strictly private outside of these times and on the morning of the funeral. Please respect the family’s wishes.

Funeral Mass in Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses on Friday at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to Mary's Meals to any family member or to John McGowan funeral directors.

Kathleen Friel, Gortnavern, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place of Kathleen Friel, Gortnavern, Coolboy, Letterkenny, F92 P863.

Her remains are reposing at her home. 

Funeral Service at her home on Friday at 11am with cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 5pm.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Stroke Unit, Medical 4, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.

John Gallagher, London and Ardara

The death has occured of John Gallagher London and formerly Ardvalley, Ardara.

Deeply regretted by his loving family, his children Jason, Jessica, Joseph, James and grandchildren, brothers Tom, Jim and Joseph. Predeceased by his sister Eileen. Sadly missed by his sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Funeral arrangements later.

Simon Nolan, London and Donegal Town

The death occurred peacefully at his home in Shirley, Croydon, of Simon Nolan, formerly of Ballydevitt, Donegal Town.

Predeceased by his parents, Ann and Matthew, he is dearly loved and sadly missed by his wife, Philomena (née McGinty, Townawilly), and children, Isabella, Caoimhe, Matthew and Noelle.

Funeral arrangements are to be announced at a later date.

Feargus Ó Raghallaigh, Dunfanaghy and Dublin

The death has occurred of Feargus Ó Raghallaigh, Dunfanaghy, Donegal / Dublin. Died suddenly February 14 at his home in Waikanae, New Zealand, aged 74.

Predeceased by his partner Trish and his parents Caitlín and Séamus, he will be forever loved and sadly missed by Miriam and their daughters Holly and Kate, his siblings Rónán, Éirnín, Dairine, Ultan, Feilim, Tomás and Siún, extended family and his many friends both in Ireland and New Zealand. 

The Funeral Service took place in Waikanae on Tuesday, March 7. A memorial service will take place on Sunday, March 12, 3pm, at Dublin Unitarian Church, St Stephen’s Green.

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