Deaths in Donegal - Monday evening, July 17

The following deaths have occurred:

- Liz McGlinchey, née Stewart, Brookside House, Covehill, Port Road, Letterkenny

- John Mc Guinness, Drimbarity, Killybegs

- Jim Quinn, Rossbracken, Letterkenny and formerly of Buncrana

- Christy McCarron, 384 Ard Baithin, St Johnston

- Harry Parker, Craigg’s Road, Raphoe

- Grace Ellen Hill, née Gallagher (Tandy), Rocktown, Falcarragh 

- Eileen Byrne, Carrickmagrath, Ballybofey

- Thomas Greene, Cork and Rarooey

- John Bourke, Gulladuff, Moville

- Brendan McClenaghan, Bundoran

- Eileen Byrne, Ballybofey

- Anne O'Boyle, (née Slevin) Ratoath, Meath / Ballynacargy, Westmeath / Inishowen

Liz McGlinchey, née Stewart, Brookside House, Covehill, Port Road, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place on Monday, July 17 at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Liz McGlinchey, neé Stewart, Brookside House, Covehill, Port Road, Letterkenny and formerly from West Port, Ballyshannon.  Deeply missed by her loving daughters Karen, Adrienne and Dolores and sons Paul and Ray, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sisters Carmel Revello (Dublin) and Dolores Daggitt (Enniskillen), her good friend Eleanor, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Liz’s remains will be reposing at her late residence on Tuesday, July 18, from 2pm until 10pm pm and on Wednesday, July 19 from 12 noon until 10pm with Rosary both nights at 9pm. 

Funeral from there on Thursday, July 20, at 10.30am going to St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny. 

Private cremation will follow at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.  Family time on the morning of the funeral, please.

John Mc Guinness, Drimbarity, Killybegs

The death has occurred of John Mc Guinness, Drimbarity, Killybegs. Sadly missed by his brother Michael, sister-in-law Kathleen, nephew Paul and wife Natalie, grand nephew Shay and grand niece Sherrin, niece Marie, nephew Paul, relatives and friends.

Reposing at McBrearty’s funeral home on Monday, from 4pm-7pm. Removal on Tuesday at 10.30am to St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs for 11am Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

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

Jim Quinn, Rossbracken, Letterkenny and formerly of Buncrana

The death has taken place of Michael Jim Quinn, Rossbracken, Letterkenny and formerly of Backhill, Meenagorey, Buncrana.

Deeply shocked and saddened by his loss are his wife Pauline, daughters Emma Paula, Iris, Amanda and sons Derek & Steven, sons and daughters-in-law, grandchildren and great-grandson.

Jim will be sorely missed by has brothers & sisters John, Patrick, Kathleen, Annette, Marie, Cindy and Martin, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces & nephews, wider family circle and his many valued friends and neighbours.

Predeceased by his parents Jimmy & Kathleen Quinn and his nephews Gavin Duffy & Darren Quinn.

Jim’s remains are leaving the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny at 4pm this afternoon, Monday July 17th going to Rossbracken, F92 K09X.

Funeral leaving there at 2pm tomorrow afternoon, Tuesday July 18th going to the Quinn family home, Meenagorey, Buncrana, F93 W8K1 to repose overnight.

Funeral from there at 10am on Wednesday morning, July 19th travelling to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for Requiem Mass at 11am.

Jim’s remains will be leaving the Porter Funeral Home at 1.30pm on Wednesday travelling to Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Christy McCarron, 384 Ard Baithin, St Johnston

The sudden death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital of Christy McCarron, 384 Ard Baithin, St Johnston.

Lovingly missed by his wife Mary, daughters and sons Sheena, Diane, Louise, Finola, Esther, Imelda, Christina, Ciera, Christopher, Leona, Nicola, Charlotte, Darren, Sophie, sons-in-law, and daughters-in-law, his 15 grandchildren, brother Colm (Scotland), nieces, nephews and all his extended family and friends.

Christy was predeceased by his parents, brothers and sisters may they all rest in peace.

Christy will be reposing from his late residence, on Tuesday, July 18 at 11am and all day on Wednesday.

Funeral leaving his late residence on Thursday, July 20 at 10.15am going to St Baithin’s Church, St Johnston for 11 o’clock Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to The Friends of Letterkenny University hospital c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.

Harry Parker, Craigg’s Road, Raphoe

The death has taken place at Brindley Manor nursing home, Convoy of Harry Parker, Craigg’s Road, Raphoe.

Deeply regretted by his brother John, sister Iris and brother Davie.

His remains will repose at his late residence from 8pm tonight, Monday July 17th.

House private please.

Removal from his home on Wednesday, July 19 at 1.30pm for 2pm funeral service in Raphoe Presbyterian Church, followed by burial in the family plot in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the North West branch, Parkinson’s association of Ireland c/o Terence McClintock Funeral director, Convoy.

Grace Ellen Hill, née Gallagher (Tandy), Rocktown, Falcarragh

The death has taken place of Grace Ellen Hill, née Gallagher (Tandy), Rocktown, Falcarragh F92 H2C6 on Sunday, July 16, 2023, aged 102 years.

Grace passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her loving husband Christy. Mother of Mary, Jimmy and Anne. Aunt of Bernard, Anne, Mary, Madge, Patsy, Manus and Siobhan. Grandmother of Jeremy, Nicola, Catherine, Christopher, Emma and Rachel and great-grandmother of 5.

Her remains will be reposing at her late residence, Rocktown, Falcarragh F92 H2C6, from 4pm - 9pm Monday, July 17, and all day Tuesday, July 18, until 9pm. Funeral Mass at 12 midday on Wednesday, July 19, in St Fionan's Church, Falcarragh, after which Grace will be laid to rest in Falcarragh Cemetery. Family flowers only and if desired, donations to Aras Ghaoth Dobhair.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/Camera/falcarragh-parish-church.

Eileen Byrne, Carrickmagrath, Ballybofey

The death has occurred at her late residence of Eileen Byrne, Carrickmagrath, Ballybofey. F93 YR63. Beloved Wife  of John and much loved mother of Stephen (Karin) Carl ( Michelle), Mary Sue (Brendan), Margaret (Paddy) and Eimear, cherished sister of John and sister-in-law Mary, predeceased by her parents Anthony and Susan, brothers Jackie, Tony, Gerald and sister-in-law Katie.  Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her family, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Remains reposing at her late residence. Funeral leaving from there on Tuesday, July 18,  at 10:20am for Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoneill at 11am, with Interment in the adjoining Churchyard. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Youtube channel at https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish

Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, directly to the Donegal Hospice at https://www.idonate.ie/cause/donegalhospice or care of any Family member  Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the Funeral.

Thomas Greene Cork and Rarooey

The death has taken place of Thomas Greene of Linden Avenue, Beaumont, Cork and formerly of Rarooey. He passed away  surrounded by his loving family at Marymount Hospice.

Thomas was a dearly loved husband of Catherine and adored father of Gráinne, son of the late John and Rena, beloved brother of Margaret, Johanna, Gerard, Brian, Michael, Eileen and Mary.

Sadly missed by his loving wife and daughter, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grandnieces, relatives, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at his residence (Eircode T12 YW86) on Sunday, July 16 from 5pm to 7pm. Cremation Service at 4pm on Monday,  July 17 at the Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy, County Cork.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu to Marymount Hospice.

John Bourke, Gulladuff, Moville

The Death has taken place of John Bourke, Gulladuff, Moville.

Family time please from 8pm to 11am.

John’s Requiem Mass will take place on Wednesday, July 19, at 11am in St Columba’s Church, Ballinacrae, Moville followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Brendan McClenaghan, Bundoran

The sudden death occurred on July 15 at his home of Brendan McClenaghan, 3 St Bridget's Terrace, Drumacrin Road, Bundoran. Deeply regretted and forever remembered by his loving family, his beloved partner Antoinette Delaney, his cherished daughters Roisin, Caoimhe and Claire, his grandchildren, brothers Sean, Joseph, Kevin and Martin, his sister Maria, the Delaney family and all his many nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by his parents Seamus and Elizabeth McClenaghan, his brother Jim and sisters Colette, Eilish and Margaret.

Reposing at the family home, 3 St. Bridget's Tce, on Monday, July 17 from 12 noon to 9pm. House private all other times, please. Removal from his late residence on Tuesday, July 18 at 10.30am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Ninnidh's Cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live at: www.magheneparish.ie

Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Brendan to the Benbulben C.O.P.D Support Group care of donation box at family home/church or by post to Donal Breslin at Breslin's Funeral Home, Bundoran.

Eileen Byrne, (née Gallagher), Ballybofey

The death has occurred of Eileen Byrne, (née Gallagher), Carrickmagrath, Ballybofey, (F93 YR63).
She passed peacefully at her late residence, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of John and much-loved mother of Stephen (Karin) Carl (Michelle), Mary Sue (Brendan) Margaret (Paddy), and Eimear, cherished sister of John and sister-in-law Mary, predeceased by her parents Anthony and Susan, brothers Jackie, Tony, Gerald and sister-in-law Katie. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her family, grandchildren nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Remains reposing at her late residence. Funeral leaving from there on Tuesday, July 18 at 10.20am for Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoneill at 11am. Interment in the adjoining churchyard. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish YouTube channel at: https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish

Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, directly to the Donegal Hospice at: https://www.idonate.ie/cause/donegalhospice or care of any family member.

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

Anne O'Boyle, (née Slevin) Meath / Westmeath / Inishowen

The death has occurred of Anne O’Boyle, (née Slevin) Drumcarrig, Porterstown Lane, Ratoath, County Meath and late of Ballinacargy, County Westmeath and Glengad, Inishowen, July 15. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Lovingly remembered by her adoring husband Anthony, sons Sean and Matthew, daughter Anna, daughter-in-law Caroline, partners Gav and Maeann, and grandchildren Ella and Dylan. Predeceased by her infant daughter, Frances. Anne will be sadly missed by her brothers Michael and Eamon, sisters Maura Foley, Ger Keogh, Carmel Slevin and Frankie Doran, sisters-in-law Martina, Rosemary and Bernie, nephews, nieces and a large circle of friends.

Reposing on Sunday, July 16 at McEntaggart's Funeral Home, Ratoath (A85DW27) from 5pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, July 17 in the Holy Trinity Church, Ratoath at 12 noon followed by burial in the adjacent cemetery.

Donations to the Irish Cancer Society please https://donate.cancer.ie/

Those unable to attend can follow Anne’s funeral Mass at: ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​https://live.ratoathparish.ie/

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