Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Wednesday morning, December 24

The following deaths have taken place:

- Fiona Elizabeth Anne Kennedy, Glenswilly and Termon

- Peter Gilmartin, Cork and Bundoran

- Charles Solan, Dublin and Dungloe

- Eugene Quinn, Donegal Town and Dublin

- Anne McGlinchey, Letterkenny

- James Carr, Bruckless

- Eileen McKinney, Buncrana

- Swetlanna Krasnikova, Malin and Bridgend

- Wee Barney McFadden, Falcarragh

- Fiona Higgins, Letterkenny

- Margaret Mallon, Kilmacrennan

Fiona Elizabeth Anne Kennedy, Glenswilly and Termon

The death has taken place peacefully at home, of Fiona Elizabeth Anne Kennedy, née Robinson, Sand Stone House, Tullyhoner, Breenagh, Glenswilly, and formerly of Termon.

Predeceased by siblings Eddie, John, Gerry, Pat and Evelyn; devoted wife to husband Ray; devoted mother to sons John and wife Michelle (England), Chris and wife Tina (England), daughter Dee and husband Edward (Dunfanaghy); fondly remembered by her 11 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, siblings Maureen, Tony, Jean and Paul, extended family members, neighbours and friends.

Fiona's remain will repose in Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, F92 XE35, on Monday, December 29 from 5.30pm to 7pm. Family and friends welcome. Family Home Strictly Private Please.

Funeral Mass in St Columba's Church, Glenswilly on Tuesday, December 30 at 11am followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 3.30pm.

Peter Gilmartin, Cork and Bundoran

The death has occurred of Peter Gilmartin, Monkstown, Cork and formerly of Bundoran. He passed away peacefully in the presence of his sister Dympna and in the tender care of the wonderful staff at Marymount.

Beloved partner of the late Eileen and dear brother of Dympna and Bernadine, he is sadly missed by his loving sisters, brother-in-law Colin, nephews Mark and Steven and their families, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

His remains are reposing at Forde's Funeral Home, Old Waterpark, Carrigaline on Monday from 1pm until 2pm, followed by cremation at The Island Crematorium at 3pm. Memorial Mass and burial of ashes will take place in Bundoran at a date to be confirmed.

No flowers please donations if desired to Marymount.

Charles Solan, Dublin and Dungloe

The death has occurred of Charles (Charlie) Solan Tallaght, Dublin and formerly of Dungloe. He passed away on December 21, peacefully at Tallaght Hospital, following a long illness, with his loving family by his side. 

Beloved husband and best friend of Mary Frances and loving dad to Brian, David, Sandra, Michael, Shane, Josh and Katie. Charlie will be forever loved and always remembered by his family, brothers Roger and John, his much loved and cherished grandchildren Isobel, Emma, Seán, Max, Mae, Mylo and Tadhg, extended family, friends and wonderful neighbours and his four-legged friend Ruby.

His remains are reposing in his home on Saturday from 5pm until 7pm and Sunday from 5pm until 7pm. 

Funeral Mass will take place on Monday at 11am in Sacred Heart Church, Killinarden, Tallaght, following onto Newlands Cross Crematorium.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Tymon North Nursing Home.

Eugene Quinn, Donegal Town and Dublin

The death has occurred of Eugene Quinn, Knocklyon, Stoneybatter and formerly of Water Street, Donegal Town. Eugene, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, in the tender care of the staff of Fairview Community Unit.

He is predeceased by his father Peter, mother Mary B, brother John Bosco and his sisters Veronica and Helen. He will be sadly missed by his partner Teresa, son Conor and Conor’s mother Anne, his brothers Charles, Dominic, Liam, John and Hugh, his sisters Mary, Teresa, Roisín and Nora, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, extended family and a large circle of friends.

Having reposed in Dublin, his remains will make his final journey home to Donegal to repose again at the Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Donegal Town, F94 FX3A, on Saturday from 5pm to 7pm.

Funeral Mass will take place on Sunday in St Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town, F94 R5RK, at 11.30am. He will complete his journey home thereafter when he will be laid to rest among his deceased family and friends in Clar Cemetery, in the grounds of St Agatha’s Church, Clar, Donegal Town, F94 VXT6. The funeral service can be viewed live here.

Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made in memory of Eugene to a charity of your choice.

Anne McGlinchey, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has occurred surrounded by her loving family, of Anne Mc Glinchey, née Mc Devitt, of 7A Beechwood Avenue, Letterkenny, F92 FF1P.

Predeceased by her loving husband Michael in 2017 and baby daughter Mary who died in infancy, she is forever loved and sadly missed by her heartbroken children Michael Jr, Kathleen (Dermot), Bernie (Simon), Pauline (Shaun), grandchildren Michelle, Nicola, Oonagh, Kevin, Tina, Gary, Evan, Oran, Shea, Shaun, Rory McG, Rory G, Niall and great grandson Harry, and sadly missed by her sister Josephine Doherty and family, sister-in-law Kathleen Doherty and family, cousin-in-law Mick Foy, great neighbours and friends.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence on Wednesday from 12 noon and Thursday, with Rosary both nights at 9pm.

Funeral Mass on Friday at 1pm in St Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny with burial afterwards in Conwal Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on the cathedral webcam

James Carr, Bruckless

The death has occurred in the caring hands of the staff at Donegal Hospice surrounded by his loving family, after a short illness, of James Carr, Curraghfeehan, Bruckless 

Predeceased by his parents, Peter and Sarah, he will be sadly missed by his fiancé Yvonne, his brother Francis, sisters Mary (Pat) and Dolores, his aunts Annie and Breege, nephews Nathan and Rion, niece Tori, extended family, neighbours and friends.

His remains are reposing at Shovlin's Funeral Home, Ardara, F94 A250 on Wednesday from 1pm to 6 pm. The house is strictly private please to family and neighbours only.

Funeral Mass on Friday at 11 am in the Church of Saint Joseph and Saint Conal, Bruckless, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Donegal Hospice care of any family member.

Eileen McKinney, Buncrana

The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Eileen McKinney, 7 Marian Park, Buncrana.

Daughter of the late Betty and Jimmy, dear sister of Elizabeth, Pauline, Frank, Patricia, Peter, Una Bronagh and the late Lawrence, she is sadly missed by her neices, nephews family circle and friends.

Reposal of her remains continues at her residence from 4pm on Wednesday and Thursday.

Funeral from there on Friday at 10.30 am going to St Mary’s church, Cockhill for 11am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, funeral service can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/cockhill.

Swetlanna Krasnikova,  Malin Town and Bridgend

The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Swetlanna (CвeTлана) Krasnikova formerly of Ukraine and late of Malin  and Bridgend.

Swetlanna is deeply regretted by her son in Ukraine, her daughter-in-law, her grandchildren, her close friends here in Ireland, her extended family and neighbours.

Swetlanna’s funeral will take place at Kelly’s Funeral Home on Wednesday at 1pm with interment afterwards in Parish of Cloncha Cemetery, Malin.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice c/o Blaine McCarron-Kelly’s Funeral Directors.

Wee Barney McFadden, Falcarragh

The sudden death has taken place of Wee Barney McFadden, (The Gap) Derryreel, Falcarragh.

Predeceased by his parents Mary and Neil and his sister Madge, he is survived by his brother Neilly, brother-in-law John, niece Marie and her partner Chris, their children Caiden, Clodagh and Ava, and all of his extended family and friends.

House is private on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday, at 12 noon in Holy Cross Church, Dunfanaghy, with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed live here.

Fiona Higgins, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Fiona Higgins, née McGinley, 44 Glenoughty Close, Letterkenny. She passed away peacefully on Monday surrounded by her loving family, in the wonderful care of the staff of Letterkenny University Hospital.

Predeceased by her father, Charlie McGinley and her brother-in-law, Ollie Horgan; beloved wife of Joe and devoted mother of Alison, Dónall, Rónan and Sarah; Fiona will be sadly missed by her loving husband, daughters and sons, her mother Eileen and sisters, Anita, Maureen (Jack), Deirdre (Daithi), Michelle (Cormac), brothers Liam, Domhnall, Cathal and Donnacha (Áine) parents-in-law Margaret and Francis, sisters-in-law Tina and Rachel, brothers-in-law, Kieran and Frankie, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends.

Family time on Wednesday morning please.

Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny, which can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by interment in Conwal Cemetery.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if wished to the Oncology Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

Margaret Mallon, Kilmacrennan

The peaceful death has taken place of Margaret Mallon, née Whoriskey, Tawney Lower, Kilmacrennan, F92 WY98, surrounded by her loving family in the exceptional care of the nurses and staff of Áras Uí Dhomhnaill Nursing Home, Milford.

Dearly loved mother of Harry (Mary), Breda Morning (Frank), Gerry (Kathleen), Denis (Martina) and Shaun (Kathleen); deeply regretted and sadly missed by her 15 grandchildren, brothers Charlie, Eddie and John, sisters Betty Patton and Madge Wilson, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours. Margaret is predeceased by her beloved husband John, sisters Mary Mc Bride, Sadie Lafferty and Grace Durrell.

Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am in St Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan, F92 VX23 with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed live here.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Áras Uí Dhomhnaill Residence Comfort Fund, c/o any family member.

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