Deaths in Donegal - Tuesday evening, April 18

The following deaths have occurred:

- Thomas Gallagher, 88 Croaghan Heights, Lifford

- Sr Mary McHugh OSU, Temple Street, Sligo / Carrigart 

- Helen Devenney (née Matthewson) College Farm Road, Letterkenny

- Barney Kerr, Ballyboe, Rathmullen

- Nora Boyce, Pier Road, Downings

- Patsy McLoughlin (Rye), Cruck, Carndonagh

- Francis O’Donnell, 173 Ard Conal, Ardara

- PJ Ward, 3 Saimer Drive, Ballyshannon

Thomas Gallagher, 88 Croaghan Heights, Lifford

 The death has occurred of Thomas Gallagher, 88 Croaghan Heights, Lifford. Lovingly missed by his family, his daughters and sons Caroline, Aileen (and partner, John) Thomas jnr, Jamie (and wife, Elena), his grandchildren Cormac, Ellie, Kacie, Amelia, Thomas and Grace. Deeply regretted by his sisters and brothers Margaret Byrne, Marie Bovaird, Sammy and Shaun and all his extended family and friends. Thomas was predeceased by his wife Madeline and parents John and Nellie may they rest in peace. Thomas will be reposing at his late residence, 88 Croaghan Heights, Lifford from 6pm this evening Tuesday, April 18 for wake and all day Wednesday. Funeral from his late residence on Thursday, April 20 morning at 10.20am going to St Patrick’s Church Murlog for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.Funeral Mass can be viewed at: https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/ Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Oncology Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.

Sr Mary McHugh OSU, Temple Street, Sligo / Carrigart 

The death has occurred of Sr Mary McHugh OSU, Temple Street, Sligo / Carrigart peacefully at Sligo University Hospital. She will be sadly missed and remembered with love by her Ursuline Community, the Ursulines of Ireland Wales and Kenya, her sisters and brothers, Sr Sarah osu, Michael, Gráinne (Edwards), Catherine (Gunn), Martin, Mairead (Callaghan) and Joseph, sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family and friends. Reposing at Nazareth Chapel, Church Hill, Sligo (F91A243) on Wednesday, April 19, from 5pm concluding with Evening Prayer at 6.15pm. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Thursday, April 20, at 12 noon in the Nazareth Chapel, Church Hill, Sligo. Burial follows in the Ursuline Convent Cemetery, Finisklin, Sligo. All enquiries to Seán Feehily's Funeral Home, Cartron Cross, Sligo on (087) 2411114/(071) 9159999.

Helen Devenney (née Matthewson) College Farm Road, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has occurred of Helen Devenney (née Matthewson) College Farm Road, Letterkenny. Deeply missed by her loving son Max. Helen's remains will be reposing at the funeral home, Port Road, Letterkenny on Tuesday, April 18, from 7pm to 9pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, April 19, at 11am in St Baithin's Church, St Johnston with burial afterwards in the family plot. 

Barney Kerr, Ballyboe, Rathmullan

The death has occurred of Barney Kerr, Ballyboe, Rathmullan, Donegal, F92 H7Y7 at his home. Predeceased by his wife Marie. Deeply regretted by his son James, daughter Yvonne, son-in-law Derek, grandchildren Charlotte, Derek, Rebecca and Sophie, brothers John Pat, Eddie and James, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Remains will repose at his home. Wake until 10pm, Tuesday, April 18. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, April 19 at 11am in St Joseph’s Church, Rathmullan. Burial afterwards in Rathmullan Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on MCN Media St Joseph’s Church Rathmullan on the following link: st-joesphs-church-rathmullan - MCN (mcnmedia.tv) Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Nora Boyce, Pier Road, Downings

The death has taken place of Nora Boyce, Pier Road, Downings. Her remains are reposing at her late residence. Funeral from there on Wednesday, April 19, going to the Church of St John the Baptist for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Family time is from 10pm until 11am and on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only, a donation in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.

Patsy McLoughlin (Rye), Cruck, Carndonagh

The unexpected death has taken place of Patsy McLoughlin (Rye), Cruck, Carndonagh. Reposing at his home. Funeral leaving there on Wednesday, April 19 at 10.15am going to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Francis O’Donnell, 173 Ard Conal, Ardara

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Francis O’Donnell, 173 Ard Conal, Ardara. He passed away peacefully on his birthday aged 74. Deeply regretted by his loving family Anna, Bríd, Kate, Rosemary, Dawn and Marcus, grandchildren Caolan, James and Dillon, great-grandchild Brianna, his sister Rosemary Bonner, Ballybofey, brother Tommy O'Donnell, Rossnowlagh, predeceased by Edward, Jimmy and Charlie. He will be missed by his nieces, nephews relatives neighbours and friends. His remains will repose at Shovlin's Funeral Home Sandfield, Ardara on Tuesday evening from 5pm followed by removal at 6.30pm to the Church of The Holy Family, Ardara arriving at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, April 19 at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery .

PJ Ward, Saimer Drive, Ballyshannon

The peaceful death has occurred at North West Hospice, of PJ Ward, 3 Saimer Drive, Ballyshannon surrounded by his loving family.  Predeceased by his wife Philomena and brother Michael, he is sadly missed by his sons Tony (Rachael) and Gary (Claire), his adored grandchildren Jake, Lila and Tiarnan, and all his extended family and friends. His remains are reposing at John McGee & Sons Funeral Home, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon F94 ED21 on Tuesday, from 6pm to 9pm. House private, please. Removal from there on Wednesday, April 19 to St Joseph's Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon, for 11am funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if so desired to North West Hospice c/o of John McGee & Sons Funeral Directors or any family member.

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