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

The following deaths have taken place:

- Anthony 'Con' Gallagher, Frosses and UK

- Mary Grant, Buncrana

- Kathleen Marie Thomas, Finabanes

- Raymound Gaughan, Ballyshannon and Mayo

- Mairead Murray, Ramelton

- Anna Lafferty, Ballybofey

- Michael Byrne, Gweedore

- Mark Quinn, Convoy

- Joe Sweeney, Donegal Town

- John Flanigan, Annagry

- Michael Joseph Lynch, Cavan and Ardara 

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

Mary Grant, Buncrana

The death has occurred at Beach Hill Manor Private Nursing Home, Lisfannon of Mary Grant, Maginn Avenue, Buncrana, County Donegal.

Predeceased by her loving brothers Joe and John and her loving sisters Margaret and Annie; she is deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her nieces, great nieces, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Mary's remains are reposing at her late home on Friday from 5pm where you are all welcome to pay your respects. Family time please from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Removal from there on Monday morning at 9.15am to St Mary's Oratory, Buncrana for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by interment in St Mary's Graveyard, Cockhill. Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/buncrana

Kathleen Marie Thomas, Finabanes

The death has occurred of Kathleen Marie Thomas, née McKendrick, Finabanes, Donegal Town. She passed away peacefully in Beaumont Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Sadly missed by her husband Liam, children Karen (Josh), Claire (Gary), Peter and Tracy (Hayden), and her 12 grandchildren Rachael, Katie, Chloe, Emma, Ryan, Ava, Leanne, Noah, Lomond, Ella, Coby and Cara, her siblings Thomas (Marlene), Ann, Margaret (David) and Pat and all her extended family, friends and neighbours.

Her remains will repose at Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal Town, F94 FX3A from 3pm until 9pm on Saturday and Sunday. House private at all times please.

Requiem mass will be in St Agatha’s Church, Clar on Monday at 11am with burial immediately afterwards in adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only donations if so desired to Oars Rest c/o Richmond ICU, Beaumont Hospital.

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.

Removal on Monday from his residence East Port to St Joseph's Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon for 12 noon funeral Mass followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

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.

Mairead Murray, Ramelton

The death has taken place peacefully in Donegal Hospice, of Mairean Murray, née McFadden, Tí na Bruach, Croaghan, Ramelton.

Deeply regretted by her loving husband Brian, adored children Brandon and Emily, beloved father Charlie, cherished sister and brother Catherine (Tim) and Kieran (Linda), mother-in-law Evelyn, brothers-in-law Paul (Susan), Leo (Grace) and Declan, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her mother Kathleen and her father-in-law Paddy.

Her remains are reposing at her home on Friday November 28th from 5pm until 10pm and on Saturday from 3pm until 10pm. House private to family, friends and relatives on Friday. Everyone welcome on Saturday. Those attending the wake should park at St Mary’s Church carpark, F92 D264, and a bus will be provided from there as parking is limited at the house. Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass on Sunday at 2pm in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton. Burial will take place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed on the church webcam

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 to 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.

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