Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Tuesday evening, August 12

The following deaths have taken place:

- Francis Cunningham, Killybegs

- Margaret Mc Donagh, Dungloe

- Betty McElhinney, Donegal Town

- Peggy Gallagher, Falcarragh

- Laurence Sweeney, Clare and Ballybofey

- Eileen Graham, Letterkenny

- Tessie McGettigan, Lifford

- Neil McGleenon, Armagh, Dublin and Ballybofey

- Stephen ‘Ann’ O’Donnell, Ranafast

- Martin Loughrey, Rathmullan

- Kevin McCallion, Newtowncunningham

- Brendan Brogan, Dublin and Donegal 

Francis Cunningham, Killybegs

The death has taken place of Francis Cunningham, Aughavogue, Killybegs, Donegal, F94X8H4.

Cherished and will be missed by wife Mary Bridget (Mulreany), children John (Elysia), Shirley (Garrett), Clement (Cathy), Elizabeth (Declan) and Joseph, grandchildren Morgan, Rachel, Matthew, Calum, Sarah-Kate, Ben, Joshua and Benjamin, he is predeceased by his mother Sarah Cunningham and father Johnny Cunningham. Predeceased by Michael, Sean, Vincent, Columba. Fondly remembered by Mary, Angela, Margaret, Una, Leonard and Ann.

His remains will be reposing at his home on Wednesday from 2pm to 8pm.

Celebration of Francis' life will take place on Thursday at 12 noon in the Bride Christian Fellowship, Bruckless, F94K263. Burial will take place afterwards in Killybegs Cemetery.

Family flowers only place Donations in lieu if so desired to Kellybegs Community Hospital care of Martin Gallagher Funeral Directors.

Margaret Mc Donagh, Dungloe

The peaceful death has taken place of Margaret McDonagh, née Doherty, Meenmore, Dungloe.

She is predeceased by her husband Frank and daughter Una Cotter, and sadly missed by her sons Thomas (Marian), Seamus (Carol), Francis (Christina), daughter Mary (Shaun), son-in-law Dave and grandchildren Christina, Fran, Stephen, Owen, Dylan, Daragh, Declan Katie, Leah, Shauna, Evan, Orla, Conor, Megan, and her seven great grandchildren.

Her remains are reposing at her home on Tuesday from 3pm till rosary at 9pm and on Wednesday from 12pm till Rosary at 9pm. House private on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral on Thursday at 1pm with interment afterwards in Dungloe Cemetery.  Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Dungloe Hospital patients comfort fund.

Betty McElhinney, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Betty McElhinney, Cully, Donegal Town, County Donegal peacefully at Sligo University Hospital.

Predeceased by her loving husband Tommy, son George, brother Freddie and sister Mabel, she is sadly missed by her sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy (Linda) and William (Eileen), granddaughter Janet (John), great granddaughters Eva and Cora and sister Gina.

Her remains are reposing at her son Tommy’s residence Golard, Laghey, F94 EY28, on Wednesday from 12pm and on the morning of the funeral.

Removal from Tommy’s residence at 1.30pm Thursday to Rathneeny Presbyterian Church for funeral service at 2pm, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to the Alzheimer’s Society (Donegal Branch) and Ballyshannon Community Hospital care of any family member.

Peggy Gallagher, Falcarragh

The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Peggy Gallagher, Mount Carmel, Meenderry, Falcarragh, formerly of Roshine, Dunfanaghy.

Predeceased by her husband Joe, sisters Mary and Agnes and brothers Timmy and Mickey, she is sadly missed by her sons John Joe (Rosaleen), Seamus (Mary) and Paul, daughters Margaret, Rosealeen and Patricia (Hugo), sisters Patricia and Catherine, grandchildren Cillian, Dainne, Roisín, Shauna, Tia, Molly, Sophie, Olivia and Malachey and extended family and friends.

Her remains will repose at her home, F92 VW29, on Tuesday and Wednesday from 12pm to 8pm with Rosary nightly at 8pm. House private to family after the rosary and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday at 12 noon in St Finian’s Church, Falcarragh, with interment afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page and on the church webcam.

Laurence Sweeney, Clare and Ballybofey

The death has taken place peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, or Laurence Sweeney, Coill Mhara, Shannon, Clare and formerly of Ballybofey.

Deeply missed by his heartbroken family, wife Kathleen, children Catherine, Larry, Edwin and Adeline, granddaughter Erin, Larry's partner Sylvia, brothers Brian and Liam, sisters Anne and Eileen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and his many friends.

His remains will repose in Mc Mahon's funeral home Shannon on Wednesday from 6pm to 7.30pm. House strictly private.

Funeral on Thursday to St John and Paul Church Shannon for 11am Mass followed by burial in Illaunmanagh Cemetery.

Donations if desired to Clare Care.

Eileen Graham, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place at Hillcrest Nursing Home, Letterkenny of Eileen Graham, née Fleming, formerly of Gortlee, Letterkenny.

Predeceased by her husband Fred, Eileen will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her children- Trevor (Patricia) and Caroline (Ted), and grandchildren Kerry, Alison, Callum and Ryan.

Her remains are reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, F92 XE35, from 5pm to 7pm on Tuesday, where you are most welcome to pay your respects, followed by removal to Trinity Presbyterian Church.

Service of Thanksgiving to be held in Trinity Presbyterian Church, Upper Main Street, Letterkenny at 2pm on Wednesday,  followed by committal in Gortlee Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers if desired to The Alzheimer's Society, Donegal Branch, c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

Tessie McGettigan, Lifford

The peaceful death has occurred of Tessie McGettigan, née Kelly, aged 101 years, Braide, Lifford, County Donegal, F93 DPT8

Lovingly missed by her son Karl (Carmel) and daughter Paula (Gerard Doherty) grandchildren David, Jack, Peter and Lucy, great-grandchildren Grace and Lilly, nieces, nephews, all her extended family, neighbours and friends. Tessie was predeceased by her husband Robert and infant daughter, her brothers and sisters Rita, Joan, Tony and Frances.

Reposing of Tessie's remains continues at her late residence on Tuesday from 11am to 9pm. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral cortege will be leaving her late residence, Braide, Lifford on Wednesday morning at 10.30am going to St Patrick’s Church, Murlog for 11am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed here

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to RNLI c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield.

Neil McGleenon, Armagh, Dublin and Ballybofey

The death has taken place peacefully at home of Neil McGleenon, 128 Markethill Rd Collone Co Armagh, Armagh, BT60 1LF  and formerly of  Dublin and Ballybofey.

Dearly beloved husband of Kathleen and devoted father to Brian (Lorraine), Bronagh (Ruairì) and Conor (Catherina). Cherished brother of the late Pat. Deeply regretted by his loving wife, sons, daughter, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters Marie and Kathleen, brother Micheal, nieces nephews and the entire family circle and many friends.

His remains are in repose at his late residence 128 Markethill Rd Collone BT60 1LF. House private to family and close friends on Wednesday morning please.

Removal on Wednesday to arrive at St James of Jerusalem Mullabrack for 11am Requiem Mass. Burial will take place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Stephen ‘Ann’ O’Donnell, Ranafast

The peaceful death has occurred of Stephen ‘Ann’ O’Donnell, Rann na Feirste. He passed away surrounded by his loving family in Donegal Hospice.

Predeceased by their first born baby son, grandchild Pio, parents Peadar and Ann and his brother Patsy, Stephen is sadly missed by his loving wife Bríd, sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen (Róisín), Gavin (Moya) Damien (Orlaith), grandchildren Caoimhe, Ultán, Ruadhán, Bláithín, Croía and Áine, his sisters Bridie, Margaret, Caitríona, Anne Marie and brother John. Hie is deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, extended family and many friends.

Reposing of his remains continues at his late residence in Rann na Feirste, F94 F9W9, from midday on Tuesday with Rosary on both nights at 8pm. Family time only following the Rosary and on the morning of the funeral please.

Requiem Mass at midday on Wednesday in St Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Anagaire, F94 KO22, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass will be streamed on MCN Media st-marys-star-of-the-sea-church and on Annagry Parish Facebook Page.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to the The Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association, Dungloe Community Hospital and the Donegal Hospice.

Martin Loughrey, Rathmullan

The death has taken place peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by his loving family, of Martin Loughrey, 
Red Brae, Rathmullan.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Kathleen, daughters Kathy Cussen (Ian), Navan, County Meath, Emer Loughrey, Rathmullan and Aoife McMenamin (Shay), Rathmullan, son Lee Loughrey, Rathmullan, adored grandchildren Cormac, Ailbhe and Davin, sisters Nora McFadden, Kilmacrennan and Renee Rodgers, Ballyshannon, sister-in-law Monica Crawford, Glencar, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Martin is predeceased by his parents May and Neil Loughrey, and sister Marian Canning.

His remains are reposing at his home. House private please.

Requiem Mass at 11am on Wednesday in St Joseph’s Church, Rathmullan. Burial will take place afterwards in Rathmullan Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on MCN Media St Josephs Church Rathmullan. 

Kevin McCallion, Newtowncunningham

The death has take place peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, of Kevin McCallion, 3 Colehill, Newtowncunningham, Donegal, F93 HFH7.

Predeceased by parents Owen and Lizzie and sister Kathleen McNamara, he is survived by his loving wife Helena, son Lee (Claire), daughters Deborah Brown (Emmet) and Shauna Kelly (Michael), his grandchildren Ella, Adam, Rhys and Miya. He is deeply missed by brothers Danny, Jackie (Jean) and Dessie (Mary), sisters Sadie (Charlie), Geraldine (Pat) and Patricia (Frankie), nieces, nephews, extended family members, neighbours and many friends.

Kevin's remains are reposing at his late residence. Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral from there on Wednesday morning for requiem Mass at 11am in All Saints Church Newtowncunningham, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. 

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c/o of any family member or Charlie Mc Clafferty, Funeral Director.

Brendan Brogan, Dublin and Donegal 

The death has taken place of retired Garda Inspector Brendan Brogan, Perrystown, Dublin and late of Donegal. Brendan passed away peacefully following a short illness in the exceptional care of the doctors and nurses in St James' Hospital and Orwell Private Nursing Home.

Deeply regretted by his wife, Mary Patricia, sons Brendan and Paul Gerald,  daughter-in-law Helena, grandchildren Conor and Elinor, sisters-in-law Margaret and Nora, brother-in-law Andrew, nieces Ann and Michelle, nephew John, extended family, neighbours and retired colleagues. Brendan was predeceased by his father Hugh, Mother Mary, brothers Manus, Hugh, Patrick, John Gerald and sister Mary.

His remains will repose at Fanagan's Funeral Home, Lower Kimmage Road, D6W N279 on Tuesday, from 5pm to 7pm. House strictly private please.

Removal on Wednesday, morning to the Church of St Paul of the Cross, Mount Argus for Funeral Mass at 11.30am, followed by burial in Mount Venus Cemetery.

Family flowers only.

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