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The following deaths have taken place:
- John Mc Garvey, 41 Rosemount, Kilmacrennan and formerly of Termon
- Kevin Barham, Killygordon
- William (Willie) Barr, Derrybeg
- Sheila McGee, Ballintra
- Mina Whyte, Castlederg and Convoy
- Jim McPhelim, Ballyshannon
- John Gallagher, Louth and Derrybeg
- Marie Chambers, Glasgow and Dungloe
- Liam Doogan, Letterkenny
John Mc Garvey, 41 Rosemount, Kilmacrennan and formerly of Termon
The death has occurred in Galway UNiversity Hospital of John Mc Garvey, 41 Rosemount, Kilmacrennan F92 K6R0, formerly Barnes, Termon.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Kathleen, family Grace Ann, Patricia (Herrity), John, Marie (O’Hara), Oliver, Damian and Cathy, sons-in-law Liam, Paul and Matt, daughters-in-law Trish and Diana, 15 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, sisters Bridie Mc Mahon, Sheila Mc Laughlin, Catherine Graham and Bernie Doherty, brother Denis, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Grace, sister Mary Gaughan and granddaughters Saoirse and Iona.
Remains will repose at his home from 5pm on Tuesday, October 10. Requiem Mass on Thursday, October 12 at 3pm in St Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Columba’s Church Kilmacrennan on the following link:
Church Services TV St Columba's Church Kilmacrenan.
Family time from 10pm until 11am and on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the family room ICU Galway University Hospital, c/o any family member or Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.
Kevin Barham, Killygordon
The sudden death has occurred, at his late residence, of Kevin Barham, 51 Forrest Park, Killygordon and formerly Kingsthorpe, Northamton, England.
Beloved husband of Ann and much loved brother of Lynda (Kidwell). Predeceased by his parents and his brother Martin. Deeply regretted and very sadly missed by his wife, sister, his niece Lucy Kidwell, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family and friends.
His remains are reposing at Mc Cool’s Chapel Of Rest, Ballybofey, on Sunday from 6pm to 9pm.
Funeral leaving from there on Monday at 10.30am for private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
William (Willie) Barr, Derrybeg
Fuair William (Willie)) Barr as Mullach na Tullach, Doire Beaga, bás sa bhaile.
Ar shlua na bhfírean roimhe , tá a bhean chéile Maggie, iníon Máire, a thuismitheoirí agus deartháireacha agus deirfiúracha. Maireann a mhac John Barr, deirfiúracha Nuala, Bernadette agus Honor, gar iníonacha Jennifer agus Pauline agus gaolta agus cairde eile.
Dhéanfar a fhaire i dTeach Tórraimh Uí Rabhartaigh sná Doirí Beaga (F92 DN4X) Dé Domhnaigh ón 1 a chlog go 5.45 i.n. Aistreofar a chorp ansin go Teach Pobail Mhuire, Doire Beaga, don 6 a chlog.
Cuirfear é i Reilig Mhachaire Gathlán, Dé Luain, i ndiaidh Aifreann 11 a chlog sná Doirí Beaga.
The death has taken place, at his home, of William (Willie) Barr, Mullach na Tullach, Derrybeg.
Predeceased by his wife Maggie, daughter Máire, his parents and siblings. Sadly missed by his son, John Barr, sisters Nuala, Bernadette and Honor, granddaughters Jennifer and Pauline and extended family and friends.
His remains will repose at Roarty's Funeral Home, Derrybeg (F92 DN4X) on Sunday, from 1 pm until 5.45pm. Removal afterwards to St. Mary's Church Derrybeg, for 6pm to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass on Monday, October at 11am, with interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page. https://bit.ly/3DoIMm
Sheila McGee, Ballintra
The death has occurred peacefully, at Donegal Community Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, of Sheila McGee, née Lynch, of Rath, Ballintra, F94E2T5
Predeceased by her husband, Jude, her brothers, Charlie and Pat, sisters, Tilly and Mary Teresa, deeply regretted by her daughters, Karen (David) and Paula (JP), much-loved grandmother to Eoin, Holly, Noah, Aoibh and Zoe.
He remains are reposing at her late residence on Monday from 2pm until 9pm. House private on the morning of the funeral, please.
Removal on Tuesday morning to St Brigid's Church, Ballintra, for 11am Funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Funeral Mass may be also be viewed online at https://www.churchservices.tv/ballintra
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to Donegal Community Hospital Patients Comfort Fund c/o Jackie Carron Funeral Directors or any family member.
Mina Whyte, Castlederg and Convoy
The peaceful death has taken place, at Altnagelvin Hospital, of Mina Whyte, 26 Muckle Hill View, Castlederg, BT817TR and formerly of Knockagannon Convoy.
Predeceased by her partner John Boyd, loving mother of Stephen, Elaine and Robert (Charlene), devoted grandmother to Tabitha, Joshua, Benjamin, Zara, Sophie, Jonathan, Harrison, Samuel and Charlie.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence.
Funeral leaving from there on Tuesday at 12.30pm for 1pm funeral service in Drumlegagh Presbyterian Church, followed by burial afterwards in the family plot in the adjoining graveyard. Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please, donations, in lieu, to Drumlegagh Presbyterian Church building fund care of any family member or Terence McClintock funeral director.
Jim McPhelim, Ballyshannon
The peaceful death has taken place of Jim McPhelim, Killdoney, Ballyshannon.
He will be missed by his beloved wife Breege, sons Gerard (Ann-Marie), Francis (Ann-Marie), daughter Edel (John), his five adored grandchildren Killian, Aoife, Jamie, Declan and Liam. Predeceased by his parents James and Bridget.
His remains are reposing at his residence.House private to family on the morning of the funeral.
Removal takes place on Monday morning, to arrive at St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon, for 11am Mass of the Resurrection followed by burial in Abbey Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon
John Gallagher, Louth and Derrybeg
The death has occurred peacefully at Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital, of John Gallagher, George’s Street, Drogheda and formerly of Derrybeg.
John is predeceased by his wife Anne and is sadly missed by his sons Tony and John, daughters-in-law Janelle and Tony’s partner Jackie, grandchildren Matthew and Kayla, Molly and Rían and their Mam Judith, brother Andy, sisters Nellie and Máire, brothers in law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Funeral Mass takes place on Monday at 12 noon in St Peter’s Church, West Street. It can be viewed live on www.saintpetersdrogheda.ie Burial will take place afterwards in Calvary Cemetery.
Marie Chambers, Glasgow and Dungloe
The death has occurred of Marie Chambers (née Gallagher), Glasgow, formerly of Dooey, Dungloe. She passed away peacefully at home with her beloved husband Vincent, son Joe and daughter Martina by her side.
Daughter to the late Josie and Mary Kate Gallagher, sister to Francis, Pat and Jim, Nana to Cliodhna, Aaron, Eva, Nathan, Ethan and Mya, mother-in-law to Amanda and Stephen and friend to many.
Viewing will take place on Saturday, October 14 at Anderson Maguire, 15 - 17 Hamilton Street, Glasgow, G42 0PL between 2pm and 4pm.
Funeral will take place at 9.30am on Monday, October 16 2023 at Holycross RC chapel, 113 Dixon Ave, G42 8ER thereafter to the Linn Crematorium, 413 Lainshaw Drive, G45 9SP.
Family flowers only, please.
Liam Doogan, Ard Colmcille, Letterkenny
The sudden death has taken place of Liam Doogan in hospital in England formerly of Ard Colmcille, Letterkenny.
Predeceased by his parents Colm and Susan (née McTeague), he is deeply regretted by his loving wife Eleanor, daughter Rhiannon, son-in-law Edward, sister Sandra, brother Colm and his two nieces Niamh and Eimear.
Funeral arrangements later.
Enquiries to Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Rd., Letterkenny. Tel: 086 8862342.
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