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Death notices for Donegal on Thursday evening
The following deaths have occurred:
- Kate Mc Cole, Dungloe and Carlow
- Irene Mc Crudden, Belfast and Killybegs
- Frances Walsh, Derry, Bridgend and Wexford
- Danny Walsh, Dublin and Dungloe
Kate Mc Cole, Dungloe and Carlow
The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Kate Mc Cole Sheskinarone Dungloe.
She is sadly missed by her husband Charlie, son John James (JJ) and daughter Sarah Byrne (Gavin Hacketstown, Co. Carlow and grandchildren Adam Cian and Ronan and Kate's sister Ann.
Her remains are reposing at Mc Glynn's Funeral Home, Dungloe on Thursday until Rosary at 6pm followed by removal to her home. House is private from 10pm until 11am and also on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass on Saturday in St Crona's Church, Dungloe at 11am with interment in Maghery Cemetery.
Ciaran Aiken, Letterkenny
The death has occurred suddenly, in Cork, of Ciaran Aiken, 29 Gleann Tain Close, Letterkenny.
Deeply regretted by his loving mother Sharon, brother Dillon, sisters Natasha and Emily, grandparents Andy and Margaret, niece Enya, nephew Drew, aunts, uncles, extended family and friends.
His remains are reposing at his home, private to family, please.
Funeral Service on Saturday at 2pm in Conwal Parish Church, Letterkenny, with burial afterwards in Bank Cemetery, Ramelton.
Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Brú Columbanus, c/o any family member.
Mairéad Cunningham, Carrick
The death has occurred peacefully in Killybegs Community Hospital of Mairéad Cunningham (née McShane), Braeside, Teelin Road, Carrick, F94 V8V0
Predeceased by her brother Fr Pádraic McShane and her sister Mary Folan, Mairéad will be sadly missed by her loving husband Francis, her sons Eunan and Rónan, daughters-in-law Peggy and Christine, her grandchildren Sinéad, Pauric, Christopher, Áine, Aishling, Aoife, Dermot and her great-granddaughter Kyrna, her nephews Fergus, Lorcan & Colm and wide circle of relatives, neighbours and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her family home from 4pm to 8pm on Thursday and from 4pm to 8pm on Friday. The family home is private to family and relatives at all other times.
Removal to St Columba’s Church, Carrick on Saturday for Funeral Mass at 1pm with burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Killybegs Community Hospital, c/o Curran’s Funeral Services.
Irene Mc Crudden, Belfast and Killybegs
The death has occurred of Irene Mc Crudden, formerly of 63 Duneden Park, Belfast 14 and recently of Bradley Manor Carehome, Belfast.
Predeceased by her husband Joe, son John and grandson Ryan. Sadly missed by her son Paul, daughters Hilary and Adrienne, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her daughter Hilary's residence (Conlin Road, Killybegs, F94 RRW3) on Friday from 3pm to 10pm.
Removal on Saturday at 12.30pm to St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs for 1pm Funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Mass will be streamed live on www.mcnmedia.tv
Edward Duggan, St Johnston
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Edward Duggan, Hillhead, St Johnston and formerly of Brockagh, St Johnston.
Beloved husband of the late Vera, much loved father of Donna, father-in-law of George, dearly loved grandfather of Edwina,grandfather-in-law of Ken, loving great grandfather of Amelia and brother of the late baby William, Patrick, Josie, Annie, Bob, James, Mary and Kathleen.
His remains are eposing at Quigley`s Funeral Home on Thursday from 7pm to 8pm.
Funeral leaving the Funeral Home on Friday at 5pm to St Baithin's Church, St Johnston for Requiem Mass on Saturday at 2pm with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Phyllis Galvin, St Johnston
The death has occurred of Phyllis Galvin, Transallagh, St Johnston.
Lovingly missed by her sons and daughters Shaun, David, Edel, Gina and Catrina, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, her grandchildren Aaron, Dylan, Zara, Leona, James and Ella. Deeply missed by her brothers and sisters and extended family and friends. Phyllis was predeceased by her husband John Joe.
House is strictly private please.
Funeral leaving her late residence on Saturday morning at 10.20am going to St Baithin’s Church, St Johnston for 11am requiem mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
John McGlinchey, Raphoe
The death has occurred of John McGlinchey, Tullyvinney, Raphoe, F93 H762.
John passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Deeply regretted by his wife Monny, sons Gerard (Sligo), Michael (Newtowncunningham), and Malachy (Raphoe) and daughters Grainne Brogan (Raphoe), Jacqueline Griffin (Killea), Nuala McGlinchey (Dublin), Lorna Gallagher (Raphoe) Shauna Maguire (Convoy), Carole McFadden (Raphoe) and Maeve McGlinchey (Letterkenny), sons-in-law and daughters-in-law, 22 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
John's remains are reposing at his late residence. There is a one way system in place for wake. Family time please from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral from his late residence on Friday afternoon at 12.30pm going to St Eunan’s Church, Raphoe for 1pm Requiem Mass followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu, if desired, to Relay for Life, Donegal c/o any family member of Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
Frances Walsh, Derry, Bridgend and Wexford
The death has occurred at Altnagelvin Hospital of Frances Walsh, née Gallagher, 21 Abbey House, Derry and formerly Skeoge Cottages, Bridgend; Coventry, England and Wexford.
Predeceased by her husband Richard, her parents Mary and Henry Gallagher, Skeoge Cottages, Bridgend and her sisters Margaret Callaghan, Bridgend and Rose Coyle, Coventry and her brother John Gallagher, Westport, she is deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her brother Patsy, Skeoge, Bridgend and her sisters Angela Friel, Buncrana and Eileen Devine, Dunamanagh, her nieces, nephews, wider family circle and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her late sister Margaret Callaghan's late residence at Bonemaine, Bridgend.
Removal from there Friday evening at 4.30pm to St Aengus' Church, Burt to repose overnight. Requiem Mass will take place Saturday morning at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Frances' Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/burt
Gary McGinley, Lifford
The death has taken place of Gary McGinley, Moneen, Ballindrait, Lifford.
Much loved father of Cianán, Casey and Sarah, dearly loved son of Deirdre and Louie McGinley and cherished brother of Lyndsay and Courtney.
His remains are reposing at his home. The house is private to family and friends only.
Funeral leaving his home on Friday at 10.45am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick's Church, Murlog at 11.30am with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam
Donations in lieu of flowers please to, Carrick-on-Shannon Rapid River Responders
Danny Walsh, Dublin and Dungloe
The death has occurred peacefully at home of Danny Walsh Sutton, Dublin and formerly of Dungloe.
Beloved husband of the late Terry and much-loved dad of Colette, Gráinne, Danny and Seán. Cherished Gaga to Sorcha, SIneád, Conor, Gráinne, Aoife, Shane, and Áine, great-grandchildren Ollie, Sam, Ben, Summer, Jamie, Dani and Nina.
He will be sadly missed by his son-in-law Peter, daughter-in-law Cathy, sisters Agnes and Teresa, sisters-in-law Liz and Gerry, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends and kind neighbours.
His remains are reposing at Stafford's Funeral Home, Golf Links Road, Portmarnock on Friday afternoon from 3 pm to 5 pm.
Removal on Saturday morning to St Fintan’s Church, Sutton arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by cremation in Dardistown Crematorium. For those who are unable to attend the Funeral Mass it will be streamed live on Saturday morning at www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-fintans-parish-church-sutton-dublin
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to a charity of your choice.
Mary Fallon, Crossroads
The death has occurred in Hutton, Essex, England of Mary Fallon, née O’Brien, formerly Cronalaughey, Crossroads, Killygordon
Beloved daughter of the late Stephen and Hannah O’ Brien, and much loved wife of Eddie, dearly loved mother of Caroline (Phil), Yvonne (Malcolm) cherished sister of Angela, Stephen, Patrick James, Sam, Benny, also the late Bridie, Eileen, Susan, Josephine, and Charlotte; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Charlotte, Oliver, and Cameron; great-grandchild Bobby, nieces in England, nieces and nephews in Ireland, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family and friends .
Funeral took place in Essex, England on Tuesday. Memorial Mass will be celebrated in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon on Thursday at 7.30pm. The Mass will be streamed live on youtube.com/@killygordonparish
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