Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Friday morning, November 28

The following deaths have taken place:

- Raymound Gaughan, Ballyshannon and Mayo

- Anthony 'Con' Gallagher, Frosses and UK

- Anna Lafferty, Ballybofey

- Michael Byrne, Gweedore

- Mark Quinn, Convoy

- Joe Sweeney, Donegal Town

- John Flanigan, Annagry

- Michael Joseph Lynch, Cavan and Ardara 

- Seán Donnelly, Dublin and Letterkenny

- Mary Aloysius Bonner, Burtonport

- Ellen McCrory, Dublin and Killygordon

Raymound Gaughan, Ballyshannon and Mayo

The death has occurred of Raymond Gaughan, Retired Sergeant 28th Infantry Battalion, Finner Camp, of East Port, Ballyshannon, and formerly of Byhalla, Attymass, County Mayo. He passed away surrounded by his loving family at Galway university Hospital following a short illness.

Predeceased by his infant babies Claire and Edward, his parents Anthony & Annie Gaughan, his brothers Jimmy and Sean, nephew Edwin. He is survived by his loving wife Fidelma, daughter Emma and son Jason, son-in-law Aidan Mc Gonigle and daughter-in-law Jenny; adored by his grandchildren Patrick, Sean and Anna, brothers and sisters Tony, Mickey, Mary, Anne, Margaret, Patricia and Bernie, nieces, nephews and all his extended family and friends.

His remains are reposing at his daughter's residence, 25 Assaroe View, Ballyshannon, F94 F344 on Friday and Saturday from 2pm to 8pm.

Funeral arrangements to follow.

Family flowers only please, donation in lieu if so desired to Cr❤️í heart and stroke foundation care of John McGee & Sons Funeral director or any family member.

Anthony 'Con' Gallagher, Frosses and UK

The death has occurred peacefully in London of Anthony ‘Con’ Gallagher, Edgware, UK and Meenagran, Frosses.

Anthony is predeceased by his wife Freddie and his siblings Connie, Kathleen, Marie and Patrick.

Sadly missed by his beloved sons Anthony (Catherine) and John and is also survived by his loving grandchildren Catriona, Conal, Ryan, Maeve and Eamonn, his siblings Theresa, Margaret and Agnes, many nieces and nephews and wide circle of friends in Ireland and the UK.

Mass in the UK at St Anthony’s Church, Edgware, London on Wednesday, December 3 at 6pm

Anthony’s remains will arrive at The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses, Co. Donegal at 6pm on Friday, December 5 for reception prayers and to repose overnight.

Requiem Mass on Saturday, December 6 at 11am, with interment immediately afterwards in the church graveyard. Anthony’s funeral mass can be viewed on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-marys-frosses-inver

Anna Lafferty, Ballybofey

The death has occurred at her late residence of Ann (Anna) Lafferty, Knock, Ballybofey F93 T6TF.

Beloved wife of Phonsie, much loved mother to son Martin, daughters Majella (Paul), Josephine (Michael), cherished grandmother to Amy, Ryan (Courtney), Kelly (Marc), Aaron, devoted sister of Marie (Galway), also the late Bridie, Joe, and John. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her, husband, son, daughters, sister, nieces, nephews, extended family and neighbours.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence to day Friday from 4pm to 10 pm and on Saturday from 12 noon to 10 pm with Rosary both nights at 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral leaving from her late residence on Sunday at 12.20pm for Requiem Mass at 1pm in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon. Interment in the adjoining churchyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed live on the parish YouTube channel

Michael Byrne, Gweedore

The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Michael Byrne, Upper Glassagh, Gweedore, formerly of Mallow, County Cork, Thurles, County Tipperary and originally from Navan, County Meath.

Predeceased by his wife Mary Byrne, baby grandson Ruaidhrí O'Donnell and brother David. He is sadly missed by his daughters Michelle and Maura, son John, son-in-law Jason O'Donnell, daughter-in-law Niamh Brennan, grandchildren; Alexandra and Aoibheann, sister Patricia, brother Patrick, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

His remains are reposing at Roarty's Funeral Home, Derrybeg, F92 DN4X on Friday) from 2pm tp 8pm. Family home private please.

Removal from the Funeral Home on Saturday at 10.30am to St Colmcille's Church, Cnoc Fola, F92 D586, for 11am funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page and on the church webcam.

Mark Quinn, Convoy

The peaceful death has occurred in the Donegal Hospice Letterkenny of Mark Quinn, 1 Milltown, Convoy and formerly Shanagard, Raphoe.

Sadly missed by his brother Peter, cousins, extended family, and friends. Mark is predeceased by his father Dr Cyril Quinn and mother Kathleen Quinn nee Noonan.

His remains are reposing at Mc Cool’s Funeral Home, Ballybofey on Friday from 6pm to 8pm for family only please.

Funeral leaving from there on Saturday at 10.10am for Requiem Mass in St Eunan's Church, Raphoe F93HX20 at 11am. Interment in the adjoining Churchyard. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish webcam 

Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired directly to the Donegal Hospice

Joe Sweeney, Donegal Town

The death has taken place of Joe Sweeney, Ballydevitt, Donegal Town, F94V9YW

Predeceased by his mother Nora Sweeney, Joe is forever loved and deeply missed by his father Gerry, bothers Pauric, Paul, Michael, Ciaran (Kelly), sisters Ann, Mary, Geraldine (John), Claire (Richard), nieces and nephews Olivia, Kitty, Jessica, Lily, Finnan, Keeva, Cara and Leo. Aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends.

Reposing of his remains continues at his family residence in Ballydevitt on Friday from 2pm to 9pm. House private please on Saturday morning.

Funeral Mass in St Mary's Church, Killymard on Saturday at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please.

John Flanigan, Annagry

The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of John Flanigan of Culacrick, Annagry and formerly of Whiterock, Belfast.

Predeceased by his wife Dr Anne P. O' Donoghue and father John Flanigan Senior, he is sadly missed by his daughter Alice, son David, mother Annie Flanigan, sister Karen (Gerry), brothers Paul (Jeanie) and Brian (Máire) and extended family and friends.

Reposing of his remains continues at his home in Culacrick (F94 Y3Y4) on Friday from 1pm to 8pm.

John's cremation will take place at Roselawn Crematorium, Belfast on Saturday at 11.20am.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Irish Kidney Association & to Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Kieran Roarty Funeral Director.

Michael Joseph Lynch, Cavan and Ardara 

The death has taken place of Michael Joseph Lynch, Brackey, Ardara, and formerly of Cootehill, County Cavan. He passed away peacefully passed after an illness borne with dignity and courage in the presence of his family.

Beloved and devoted husband and best friend of Christine, loving and much loved father of Gráinne, Kieran and Edward, Michael will forever be loved by his wife, sons and daughter, son-in-law Niall, daughters-in-law Maeve and Eszter, his adored grandchildren Niamh, Fiona, Daniel, Éanna, Rebecca, Moya, Marcus and Liam.

His remains reposed at McCabe's funeral home, Ardara F94VCK1 Thursday from 4pm till 10pm. House private please

Funeral Mass on Saturday in the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara at 12 noon burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Galway Hospice.

Seán Donnelly, Dublin and Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place at St Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin of Seán Donnelly, Milltown, Dublin 6 and formerly from Cathedral Place, Letterkenny.

Deeply missed by his loving sisters Marie Kelly (Dublin), Frances Hughes (Dave) (Dublin), brother Leo (Sharon) (Letterkenny), nieces, nephew and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours in Dublin and Letterkenny. Seán is predeceased by his wife Eilish, parents Frank and Eilís, sisters’ baby Elaine, Sue Lynch and Greta.

Funeral on Friday in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny at 11am and can be viewed live on the parish webcam followed by interment afterwards in New Leck Cemetery, Letterkenny.

Family flowers only please.

Mary Aloysius Bonner, Burtonport

The death has occurred of Mary Aloysius Bonner, née Sweeney, Lackenagh, Burtonport. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Aloysius, beloved Mother and grandmother, she leaves behind her sons Shane and Garrett, daughters-in-law Evelyn and Olive, grandchildren Cillian, Rebeeca, Ciaran, Eli, Hannah and Luke. Mary will be sadly missed by her siblings, Paddy, Terence, Anne, Margaret, Kevin and their Families.

His remains reposed overnight at St Columba's Church.

Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am followed by burial afterwards in Belcruit.

Family Flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Alzheimer's Society of Ireland by using the link below

Ellen McCrory, Dublin and Killygordon

The death has taken place of Ellen McCrory, née Gallen, late of Finglas East, and formerly of The Cross Killygordon. She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Ellen will be very sadly missed and remembered always by her husband Tom, Children Martina, Carl, Jason and Tom, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Removal on Friday morning to St Canice’s Church, Finglas Village, arriving at 9.50am for Requiem Mass at 10am, followed by cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to St Francis Hospice.

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