Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Wednesday morning, December 3

The following deaths have taken place:

- Anthony 'Con' Gallagher, Frosses and UK

- Paul Colgan, England and Ballybofey

- James O'Donnell, Annagry

- Alan James Moore, Letterkenny

- Louise O'Loughlin, Raphoe

- Liam Gallagher, Bruckless

- Desmond Gibbons, Roscommon and Bundoran

- Lexie Spratt, Letterkenny

- Michael Sr McLoone, Ballyshannon

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 at 6pm

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

Requiem Mass on Saturday 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

Paul Colgan, England and Ballybofey

The death has occurred in Coventry, England, of Paul Colgan, formerly of Kinaderry, Ballybofey, Donegal, F93 K856.

Beloved son of the late Danny and Sal, much loved brother of Danny Jnr, sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his brother, uncles, aunts, cousins and many friends in Donegal and England.

His remains are reposing at the home of his uncle and aunt-in-law Gerard and Anne Mc Cool, Kinaderry, Welchtown, F93 K856 on Thursday from 4pm to 9pm. A shuttle bus service will be in operation from the Picnic area at Welchtown.

Funeral leaving from there on Friday at 11.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Glenfin at 12 noon. Cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan later. Requiem Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam

Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

James O'Donnell, Annagry

Fuair Jim Chonaill Ó Dónaill as Rann na Feirste ach gurb as Cnoc a' Stollaire, Gaoth Dobhair ó dhúchas dó, bás sa bhaile.

Dhéanfar é a fhaire sa bhaile (F94 YKF4) Dé Céadaoin ón 1- 8 agus Déardaoin ón 12 a chlog go ham paidrín ag a 8 a chlog.

Cuirfear é Dé hAoine i reilig úr Anagaire, i ndiaidh Aifreann Tórraimh ag a 11 a chlog i dTeach Pobail Réalt na Mara Anagaire.

The death has taken place at his home of James O' Donnell (Jim Chonaill) of Ranafast, Annagry and originally of Knockastolar, Bunbeg.

Predeceased by his parents Conal and Biddy, daughter-in-law Fiona, sisters Bríd and Mary and brother Danny; sadly missed by his loving wife Ita, daughters Celine, Marguerita (Michael), son Connell, brother Connie, grandchildren Ciarán (Meabh),Martin, Róisin, Conor, James & Roseanne, great grandchildren; Eimear, Naoise and Doireann and extended family and friends.

His remains will repose at his home in Ranafast (F94 YKF4)) on Wednesday from 1pm to 8pm and on Thursday from 12pm to 8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm. House private after rosary and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass will take place on Friday in St Mary's Star of the Sea Church, Annagry at 11am, with burial afterwards in the new graveyard, Annagry. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page and on the Annagry Parish webcam.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice.

Alan James Moore, Letterkenny

The sudden death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Alan James Moore, Holly View, Lurgybrack, Letterkenny.

Predeceased by his mother Marion and sister Joan Trearty, Alan will be forever loved and cherished by his father Ernie, wife Tina, son Paul and daughter-in-law Cora, son Leigh and daughter-in-law Natalie, his much loved grandchildren, Harry, Charlie, Isla, Max and baby Aria.

His remains will repose at the home of his father, Ernie Moore, Swilly View, Lurgybrack, Letterkenny, F92W726 from 12noon to 10pm on Wednesday. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral leaving on Thursday at 1.15pm going to Conwal Parish Church, Letterkenny for 2pm Funeral Service, followed by burial in Gortlee graveyard.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the A&E department, Letterkenny University Hospital care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director. 

Louise O'Loughlin, Raphoe

The sudden death has occurred of Louise O’Loughlin, 12 Castle Grove, Raphoe, F93 HK31.

Lovingly missed by her father Pauric, stepmother Roberta, son Eoghan, daughter Kai, and her sisters and brothers Carmel (Declan), Katrina, Shaun (Leanne), Janice (Kevin), Leanne, Deborah (Jason), Bobby, Stephen, Natalie, and Ryan; deeply regretted also by her nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. Louise was predeceased by her mother Patricia and her sister Annmarie. 

Reposal of Louise's remains continues at her late residence on Wednesday from 11am to 10pm. Rosary will be recited at 9pm. Family time, please, on the morning of the funeral.

The funeral cortege will leave her late residence on Thursday morning at 11.30 am, proceeding to St Eunan’s Church, Raphoe, for 12 noon Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass may be viewed online via the parish webcam

Liam Gallagher, Bruckless

The death has occurred peacefully of Liam Gallagher, Bruckless. He passed away peacefully at Donegal Community Hospital, Donegal Town, surrounded by his loving family.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his wife Eilis, sons Patsy (Angela) and Barry (Tina), daughters Marguerite (Michael Cowburn deceased) and Mary (Dom), his brother Dessie (Bernie), his sisters Ita Harvey and Eithne Byrne, nieces and nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his infant son Brian, brother Patsy, sisters Bridget, Eileen, Mollie and Greta.

His remains reposed at Gallaghers Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles, F94 X02N on Tuesday from 2pm until 8pm.

Requiem Mass on Thursday in the Church of St Joseph and St Conal, Bruckless, at 11am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Donegal Community Hospital, care of Gallaghers Funeral Home, Mountcharles.

Desmond Gibbons, Roscommon and Bundoran

The death has taken place suddenly at his home, of Desmond Gibbons, Ballincurry, Kilrooskey, Roscommon and Stracomer View, Bundoran.

Beloved son of the late Gerald and Pauline, he will be very sadly missed by his sisters and brothers Mary, Josephine, Eileen, Seamus, Gerry, Pauline and Michael, his close friends Aidan, Brendan and Darragh, his god-daughter Codie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many good friends.

His remains are reposing at Smyth’s Funeral Home, Roscommon on Wednesday from 4.30pm until 6.30pm.

Removal from his home on Thursday morning at 11.40am arriving at St Mary’s Church, Ballagh, F42 X432 for Mass of the Resurrection at 12 noon with burial afterwards in Kilgefin Cemetery.

Lexie Spratt, Letterkenny

The death has taken place at his home of Lexie Spratt, Garryharry, Letterkenny.

Lexie is survived by his sons Melvin, Graham (Alison) and Jason (Katie), daughters Amanda, Yvonne Brogan (Brian), Lorraine Brogan (Ciaran) and Orla Baxter (Raymond), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister Lizzie McMenamin (Philadelphia), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours. He is predeceased by his wife Tillie (2024), brothers Jimmy and Mathew and sisters Martha Saddler, Ruby Russell and Sarah Spratt.

Lexie’s remains are reposing at his late residence. House private to family and neighbours only please.

Funeral leaving Lexie’s late residence on Wednesday at 1.15pm going to Conwal Parish Church, Letterkenny for Service of Thanksgiving at 2pm. Interment will take place afterwards in Gortlee Cemetery, Letterkenny.

Family flowers only please.

Michael Sr McLoone, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Michael McLoone (Senior), Abbeylane, Ballyshannon, F94 F6D7. He passed away peacefully in the gentle and exceptional care of the wonderful doctors, nurses and staff at the Ballyshannon Community Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Philip and Kathleen McLoone, and his brother Philip, Michael is survived by his loving wife Imelda, his sons, Michael, David, Philip and daughter Caroline, his daughters in-law Elaine, Aoife and Louise, son in-law Noel. Adored by his grandchildren Aaron, Kate, Daniel, Nicole, Emily and Conall, brothers Peter (and Liz), Paul (and Marie) and sister Catherine, nieces, nephews and all his extended family and friends.

Removal on Wednesday from his residence at 10.15am to arrive at St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am, followed by service of interment in the Abbey Assaroe Cemetery. The funeral Mass shall be streamed live on St Patrick's Church webcam

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu of so desired in memory of Michael to the Ballyshannon Community Hospital patients comfort fund c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon or any family member.

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