Death notices for Donegal on Thursday morning, February 6

The following deaths have taken place:

- Leila Speer, Ramelton and Canada

- Paddy McDonald, Quigley's Point

- Mickey Joe McGinley, Cloghan

- Mary Ward, Ballintra and Dublin

- Mary Hegarty, Glencolmcille

- Lily Byrne, Glencolmcille

- John Pat Kerr, Rathmullan

- Lily Thompson, Letterkenny

- Dugald MacFarlane, Rathmullan

- Paddy Gallagher, Glenties

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.

Paddy McDonald, Quigley's Point

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital, in his 95th year, of Patrick (Paddy) McDonald, Three Trees, Quigleys Point, F93 P590.

Predeceased by his loving wife Bridie, much-loved father of Michael, Tommy (Marie), Paddy (Bridgeen), David (Bernadine), Rose (Frank) and James (Jean). A devoted grandfather to his 14 grandchildren and his great-grandson.

Patrick's remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin's Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh F93 E4FN on Thursday at 2pm going to his home. Family time from 11pm to 10am.

Funeral from there on Saturday at 10.15am for 11am Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Muff followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/sacred-heart-muff

Mickey Joe McGinley, Cloghan

The peaceful death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny of Mickey Joe McGinley, Ballinaman, Cloghan, County Donegal.

Deeply regretted by his sister, Molly Harkin, and his nephews, nieces, neighbours and large circle of close friends.

Mickey Joes' remains will arrive at the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Glenfin on Thursday for reception prayers at 6.45pm. His remian will repose in the Chapel of Rest in the Church with visitation ​​​​​​on Thursday and Friday from 7pm until Rosary at 9pm.

Requiem Mass at 11am on Saturday, with interment afterwards in the family plot in Kilteevogue Cemetery.

Mary Ward, Ballintra and Dublin

The death has occurred peacefully in North West Hospice, of Mary Ward, née O'Brien, Drumnacroil, Ballintra, and formerly of Kiltipper, Tallaght, County Dublin.

Sadly missed by her sons Patrick (Cara) and Seamus and grandson Seamus, brother-in-laws Gerry, Domnic, Christy, Mary is predeceased by her husband Patrick, sisters Grace (Charlie Mc Daid) and Margaret (Brendan Gallagher), brothers-in-Law Benny and Seamus Ward

Mary’s remains will repose at her late residence from 5pm until 9pm on Thursday and from 2pm until 9pm on Friday.

Remains leaving her late residence on Saturday at 10.30am for 11am Mass in St Brigid's Church, Lisminton, Ballintra, with burial immediately afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Funeral mass can be streamed on https://www.churchservices.tv/ballintra

Family flowers only donations if so desired to North West Hospice, Sligo care of any family member or R Faulkner & Sons Funeral Directors.

Mary Hegarty, Glencolmcille

The death has taken place of Mary Hegarty, née Gallagher, Malinmore, Glencolmcille.

Predeceased by her husband Frank, daughter Irene, grandson Emmet, son-in-Law Peter (Australia) and her brothers (Kilcar), Mary is very sadly missed by her loving family: James (Nancy), Brian (Anne), Frank (Mary), Bernadette (Australia), Bridie (Sean), Michael (Margaret) New York, Teresa (Jimmy), Patrick (Lorraine), Nora (Paul) UK, Noel (Anna), Paul (Anne), her 32 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren and her niece Rose Gallagher (Dublin).

Her remains will repose at Shovlin's Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara, F94A250, on Thursday from 12 noon to 4pm with removal to her late residence at Malinmore, Glencolmcille, (F94 KP21).

Funeral Mass at 11am on Saturday in St Columba's Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed here

Lily Byrne, Glencolmcille

The death has occurred of Elizabeth (Lily) Byrne, née Doherty. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family.

Lily will be sadly missed by her children Christopher, Catherine, Mary, John, Danny, Anne and Bernadette, her 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Her remains are reposing at Shovlin's Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara, F94 A250, on Thursday from 4.30pm to 7pm, with removal to St Columba's Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille for 8pm. The house is strictly private at all times.

Funeral Mass at 11am on Friday in St Columba's Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed here

John Pat Kerr, Rathmullan

The death has taken place peacefully at Donegal Hospice, of John Pat Kerr, Meenreagh, Rathmullan, F92 F291.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Brigid, brothers Eddie and James, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends, he is predeceased by his sister Mary and brother Barney.

Reposal of his remains continues at his home from 12 noon until 10pm Thursday. Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Requiem Mass takes place on Friday at 12 noon in St Catherine’s Church, Oughterlin. Burial will take place afterwards in Rathmullan Cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member or Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.

Lily Thompson, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Elizabeth (Lily) Thompson, née Smith, Kiltoy, Letterkenny.

Predeceased by husband James, parents Jim and Frances, and siblings Jim, Alec, Nan and Nell, Lily is survived by her niece Diane (Stephen) Thompson, nephews Paul (Pauline) Ramsay and Ivor (Caroline) Ramsay. Lily will be sadly missed by her family members in England, Scotland and Wales, and a wide circle of friends and good neighbours.

Lily’s remains will arrive at Conwall Parish Church on Thursday at 6.45pm to repose overnight.

Funeral service there on Friday at 2pm followed by interment in New Leck Cemetery.

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.

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.

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