Deaths in Donegal - Monday morning, August 7

The following deaths have taken place:

- Patrick McLaughlin, Malin Head

- Campbell Johnston, Letterkenny

- Con Furey, Frosses

- Bridget Cunningham, Carrick

- Connor McGinley, Milford

- Catherine Chan, Letterkenny

- Daniel John (Dan) Mulrine, Ballybofey /Antrim

- Martin McKnight, Lifford / Mullingar

- Damien Keeney, Killybegs

- Hannah Doherty, Clonmany

- Kay Walker, Leitrim, Dublin / Donegal

- Teresa Halpin, Dublin / Pettigo

- Patrick McLoughlin, Stranorlar / Dublin / Sligo / Leitrim

Patrick McLaughlin, Malin Head

The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Patrick (Dearg) McLaughlin, Urbleragh, Malin Head.

Removal from the Eternal Light Chapel, Mountaintop, Letterkenny today Monday, August 7 at 4pm, going to his late home. Funeral arrangements are to be confirmed later.

Campbell Johnston, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place of Campbell Johnston, at his family home in Dromore, Letterkenny (F92RH2H), surrounded by his loving family.

He will be deeply missed by Elma and Elizabeth, son Stewart (Claire), daughters Julie Johnston (Michael McElwaine), Avril Larkin (Paul), Charlene Harkin (Mark), Laura Galbraith (Keith) and his 12 beloved grandchildren. Deeply regretted by his sisters Gretta Starritt-Clarke, Ruby Elvin and Lynn Candon.

His remains will repose at his family home. Funeral service at his home on Tuesday, August 8 at 2pm, followed by burial in the family plot in Gortlee Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations, in lieu, to the Donegal Hospice care of any family member or Terence McClintock, funeral director.

Con Furey, Frosses

The death has occurred of Con Furey, Meentacor, Frosses. Peacefully at his residence. Predeceased by his wife Peggy, sister Kathleen Dolan (Aghyaran) and brother John (Australia). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his brother James Anthony, his sister Mary, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family neighbours and friends.

Remains will be reposing at Gallagher's Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles, on Monday, August 7, from 5pm until 8pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, August 8, in the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses, at 11am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. 

Bridget Cunningham, Carrick

The death has occurred of Bridget Cunningham, Carrick Lower, Carrick formerly from Dublin, peacefully in the excellent care of the staff at Killybegs Community Hospital.

Predeceased by her husband Jimmy, her sisters Emza, Dinah, Essie, Mary, Teresa and her brothers Andrew, Anthony and Seán. Bridget will be sadly missed by her son Michael, her daughter-in-law Sandra, her grandchildren Andrew, Emma and Megan, her great-grandchildren Alfie and Summer, her brother Joe, her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, cousins and a large circle of neighbours and friends.

Bridget's remains will be reposing at Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Ardara on Monday, August 7 from 4pm to 6pm with removal from there at 6pm to arrive at St. Columba’s Church, Carrick for 7pm (travelling via Killybegs).

Funeral Mass on Tuesday, August 8 at 11am in St. Columba’s Church, Carrick with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Killybeg’s Community Hospital, through Curran’s Funeral Services or any family member.

The Cunningham Family would like to thank you all for your kind support at this difficult time.

Connor McGinley, Milford

The death has occurred of Connor McGinley 2 Quay Road, Drumbern, Milford, Donegal, (F92 CV40)
tragically, as a result of a road traffic accident.

Deeply regretted by his loving parents Ennis and Noelle, brother Dennis, cousin Caitlin, grandfather Patrick McGinley, uncles Michael McGinley and Joe McElhinney, aunts Nellie McDermott, Caroline McElhinney, Kathy McElhinney, Siobhan McElhinney, Melissa McElhinney and Sinead McElhinney, cousins, extended family and friends.

Removal from the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Carnamuggagh, Letterkenny, (F92XE35) on Tuesday, August 8 at 4pm going to his home. Funeral Mass on Thursday, August 10, at 12 noon in St Peter’s Church, Milford. Burial afterwards in Milford Cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Peter’s Church Milford at the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/milford

House strictly private from 10pm until 10am and on the morning of the funeral.

Catherine Chan, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Catherine Chan, (née Devine), Ballaghderg, Letterkenny, (F92KPD8)
Unexpectedly in Letterkenny University Hospital. Deeply missed my loving husband Georgie, parents Joe and Mary, brothers Brian and wife Bear (Kildare), Joe and wife Gráinne (Kerry), Adrian and wife Caitríona (Letterkenny), sisters Mairead and husband John (Letterkenny), Louise and husband Ciaran (Dundalk), Sinead and husband Sean (Letterkenny), mother-in-law Yaúmui Chan (The Glebe, Letterkenny), brothers-in-law Bobby and wife Yvonne (Letterkenny), Raymond and wife Lynn (Letterkenny), Jimmy and wife Shirley (Letterkenny), and sister-in-law Enna and husband Paul (Letterkenny).

The funeral will take place in St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny at 11am Monday, August 7 followed by cremation in Lakeland’s Crematorium, Cavan.
Family and close friends welcome, family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Irish Wheelchair Association or the MD Society of Ireland.

Daniel John (Dan) Mulrine, Ballybofey /Antrim

The death has occurred peacefully at his late residence of Daniel John (Dan) Mulrine, Edenvale Park, Dunmurry, Belfast, formerly Donegal Street, Ballybofey, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband of Kathleen. Beloved son of the late Peter and Margaret and cherished brother of the late Dr Frank and much-loved uncle of Margaret, Anne and Peter. Reposing at his home. Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, nephew, nieces and family circle.

Funeral leaving his late residence on Wednesday, August 9, at 8.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church Of Our Lady Queen Of Peace at 9am. Interment in Stranorlar Cemetery at approximately 12.30pm. House private, please.

Martin McKnight, Lifford / Mullingar

The death has taken place August 4 at Tallaght University Hospital of Martin Mc Knight, Gallow's Lane, Lifford and formerly of Ballymacallan, Moyvore, Westmeath.

Much loved husband of Kay, dearly loved son of the late Richard and Teresa Mc Knight, brother of Carmel, Anthony, Ethel, Kevin and the late Jimmy and Nora, beloved son-in-law of Mary and the late Tommy McBrearty and brother-in-law of Danny, Liam, John, Eileen and the late Pajoe.

Reposing at his home. Funeral leaving his home on Tuesday, August 8 at 11.20am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick`s Church, Murlog, Lifford at 12 noon. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, mother-in-law, brothers, sisters, brother-in-law, sister-in-law and family circle. Family time please from 11pm. to 11am.

The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam at: https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/

Damien Keeney, Killybegs

The death has occurred of Damien Keeney, Park Head, Killybegs

Sadly missed by his loving wife Alana , daughter Molly, sons James and Charlie, father Patrick, mother Kathleen, sister Sharon and partner John, brother-in-law Michael and wife Sharon, aunts Enda, Ann and Kathleen, uncles Jack, Martin, Conor, Eamon and Sean, goddaughter Natasha nephews and extended cousins Funeral Mass at 11am on Monday morning, August 7 at 10 30am to St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs 

Mass will be streamed live at: www.mcnmedia.tv

Burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

Hannah Doherty, Clonmany

The death has taken place of Hannah Doherty, Leenan, Urris, Clonmany (F93 P3F6).
Beloved wife of Jack, mother of Joe, Rodger, Hannah, Mary, Jackie and the late Grace. 

Requiem Mass in St Michael’s Church, Urris on Monday, August 7 at 11am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to RNLI co, any family member or Comiskey Funeral Directors.

House private please from 10pm till 10am. Funeral Mass can be viewed live at: www.churchservices.tv/stmichaelurris

Kay Walker, Leitrim / Dublin / Donegal

The death has occurred of Catherine (Kay) Walker (née Toomey), Druminalass, Ballinaglera, County Leitrim. formerly Moatfield Park, Coolock, Dublin and Donegal. She died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at St Francis Hospice, Raheny.

Predeceased by her husband Gerry, brothers Eddie and Patrick and sister Eva, she is deeply mourned and lovingly remembered by her loving son and daughters Brenda (Staunton, Louisburgh), Frank (Dublin) and Catherine (Dublin) sister Sr Margaret-Ann, brother Michael, son-in-law John Staunton, Frank's partner Diane, Catherine's partner Jason, grandchildren Ella, Eva, Will, Seán, Cillian, and Eryn, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, extended Walker and Toomey families, neighbours in Coolock and Ballinaglera, and a wide circle of friends.

Kay will lie in repose at Jennings Funeral Home, Springdale Road, Raheny, Dublin (D05 EE97) on Monday from 2pm until vigil prayers at 4pm.

Funeral arriving at St Hugh's Church, Ballinaglera on Tuesday, August 8 at 11.40am for Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Flowers gratefully accepted, but if desired, donations in lieu to St Francis Hospice Raheny c/o Sweeney Funeral Directors, Louisburgh, County Mayo.

Teresa Halpin, Dublin / Pettigo

The death has occurred of Teresa Halpin (née Maguire), Ballygall, Dublin, late of Beneavin Manor Nursing Home, formerly of Rathmintin, Dublin 24 and originally of Pettigo. She passed peacefully in her 99th year, after a short illness, in the loving care of her family and the staff of the Mater Hospital.

Beloved wife of the late Peadar, and loving mother of Larry and Terri. Sadly missed by her family, grandchildren Niall, Clare, Dom, Liam and Ciaran, great-grandchildren Noah, Isaac and Isla, daughter-in-law Rachel, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Funeral Mass takes place on Tuesday morning, August 8 at 10am at the Church of Our Mother of Divine Grace, Ballygall Road East, followed by cremation at Glasnevin Crematorium at 11.50am approximately. Mass can be viewed online at: https://ballygallparish.ie/index.php/myballygalltv/

No flowers please. Donations in lieu to the Mater Hospital Foundation, 54 Eccles Street, Dublin 7 or at www.materfoundation.ie/donate/

Patrick McLoughlin, Stranorlar / Dublin / Sligo / Leitrim / England

The death has occurred of Patrick McLoughlin, late of Dunwiley, Stranorlar, Dublin, England, Sligo and Leitrim.

Beloved husband of the late Martha and dear father of John, Peter, Keith, and Declan, his daughter-in-law Linda, Helen, and Marie, his grandchildren Conor, Niall, Eva, Isaac, Finn, Patricia, Andrew and the late David, cherished brother of Nancy, Bridie, Bosco, Jacinta and the late Nuala. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his extended family and friends and neighbours.

His remains are reposing at his late residence in Dunwiley, on Monday, August 7 from 5pm to 9pm.

Funeral leaving his late residence on Tuesday, August 8 at 9.45am for Requiem Mass in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo at 11.30am. Interment will take place afterwards in Sligo New Cemetery. The Requiem will be streamed live via the webcam at: http://www.sligocathedral.ie/

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