Death notices for Donegal on Sunday morning
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
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 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.
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.
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
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