Death notices for Donegal on Wednesday morning, February 5

The following deaths have taken place:

- Leila Speer, Ramelton and Canada

- Dugald MacFarlane, Rathmullan

- Paddy Gallagher, Glenties

- Jim Caulfield, Doochary

- Francie Kelly, Ballybofey

- Roy Beattie, Castlefin

Leila Speer, née Patterson, Ramelton and Canada

The death has taken place in Vancouver, Canada of Leila Speer, née Patterson, wife of the late William Speer, formerly of Cashelshanaghan, Ramelton.

Daughter of the late Samuel John and Isa Patterson. Predeceased by her sisters Sadie Mitchell and Millie Mitchell also her brother Jim Patterson.; lovingly remembered by her son Ren, daughter-in-law Marilyn, grandson Brendan and Danna. Cherished sister of Isabel Hanna (Armagh), brother Mervyn Patterson and his wife Zoe (Portstewart), brother Winston Patterson and his wife Cynthia (Ballindrait) and sister-in-law Wendy, wife of the late Jim Patterson (Castlefin).

A service of Thanksgiving for her life will take place in Donoughmore Presbyterian Church, Castlefinn, F93 DK40 on Sunday at 2.30pm.

Dugald MacFarlane, Rathmullan

The death has taken place peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, Derry, of Dugald MacFarlane, The Breakwater, Lehardan, Rathmullan.

Dearly loved father of Peter and Fiona, he is predeceased by his wife Ann.

His remains are reposing at his late residence on Thursday from 4pm until 9pm. House strictly private on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Service on Friday at 2pm in St Columba's Church, Rathmullan followed by interment in the adjoining churchyard.

Paddy Gallagher, Glenties

The death has taken place peacefully at Letterkenny Hospice surrounded by his loving family, of Paddy Gallagher, Station Road, Glenties.

Predeceased by brothers Seán and Thomas, Paddy was much loved by his wife Moya and children Aisling, Orlaith, Ciarán and Aifric. He is sadly missed by his grandchildren Daithí, Ruairí, Naoise, Iarlaith, Faela, Croíadh, Damhán, Ruadhán, and Odhrán, son-in-law Niall, daughter-in-law Jennifer, brothers, Michael and Kevin, sister Mary, sisters-in-law La and Breid, nieces and nephews and extended family.

Reposal of his remains continues at his home in Station Road, Glenties F94CA34 on Wednesday February from 12 noon to 9 pm. House private on the morning of the funeral.

Removal on Thursday morning to St Connell's Church, Glenties arriving for Funeral Mass 11am followed by burial afterwards in Conwal Cemetery, Letterkenny. Funeral mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/glenties

Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Donegal Hospice.

Jim Caulfield, Doochary

The peaceful death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Jim Caulfield, Coolvoy, Doochary, F94K6Y0.

Jim will be sadly missed by his loving wife Hannah and his children, Maureen, Patrick, Geraldine, Martin, and Shaun, his sons-in-law John McDevitt and Peter Doherty, daughters-in-law Tina, Michelle and Heather, and all his beloved grandchildren.

House private on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral on Wednesday at 12 noon in St Conal's Church Doochary with interment in Boyoughter Cemetery.

Francie Kelly, Ballybofey

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital peacefully of Francie Kelly Trusk, Ballybofey, F93 NP7W.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Máire, adored father to his daughters, Diane, Pamela (Philip), Charlene (Thomas) and his only son Francis (Siobhan). Forever loved by his grandchildren Ava-Rose, Ryan, Thomas & Darragh. His sisters Rose (Frank) and Ann and his brothers-in-law Joseph and Padraig (Liz) and his nieces, nephews, neighbours and wide circle of friends. Francie is predeceased by his parents Charlie and Mary.

Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Requiem Mass in St Mary's, Sessiaghoneill on Wednesday at 11 am with burial afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live here 

Flowers welcome, donations in lieu if so desired to The Patients Comfort Fund, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o McGowan’s Funeral Home, Stranorlar or any family member.

Roy Beattie, Castlefin

The death has taken place in Hillcrest nursing home of Robert John Beattie known as Roy, Lower Donaghmore, Castlefinn.

Beloved husband of Betty, much loved father of son Robert (Cathy) and daughter Kate. He will be sadly missed by his sisters Mary, Kathleen and June.

His remains reposed overnight at St Patrick’s Church Donoughmore. Funeral service on Wednesday at 2pm followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to St Patrick’s Church Donoughmore care of any family member or Terence McClintock funeral director.

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