Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Saturday morning, March 14

The following deaths have taken place:

- Sinead Mc Ginley, Killybegs

- Joe Doherty, Ramelton and Letterkenny

- Vincent McGrath, Newtowncunningham

- Mary Lafferty, Ballybofey

- Francie Curran, Castlefin

- Michael McGill, Kilmacrennan

- Mary Teresa Sweeney, Buncrana and Letterkenny

- Orla Egan, Churchill

Sinead McGinley, Killybegs

The sudden death has occurred of Sinead McGinley, Leeds and formerly of the Five Points, Killybegs, County Donegal

Predeceased by her mother Mona, brothers Aidan and Anthony, Sinead will be sadly missed by her beloved father Pat (Padraig), brother Pauric, sister Jess-ann, partner Helen, stepson Carrick, nephews Brandon, Alex, Feidhlim and Noah, and all of her family and friends.

Funeral arrangements to follow.

Joe Doherty, Ramelton and Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny of Joe Doherty, Killydonnell, Ramelton, County Donegal F92 DX21 and formerly from Wolfe Tone Place, Letterkenny.

Deeply missed by his loving wife Patricia, daughters Chrissie, Kim (Paul) and Nicola (Paddy), grandchildren Bobby, Tommy, Louie, Molly, Eoin, Emma and Jack, sisters Marian Gildea and Patricia McDaid and her husband Phillip, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours; Joe is predeceased by his parents Agnes and Danny and brother-in-law Jimmy Gildea.

Joe’s remains are repsoing at his late residence on Sunday from 12 noon until 8pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton and can be viewed live on the church webcam with private cremation later.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.

Vincent McGrath, Newtowncunningham

The peaceful death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny of Vincent McGrath, known as Vinnie, 434 Colehill, Newtowncunningham, County Donegal F93 D32V.

Deeply missed by his loving wife Eileen and their family James, John, Liam, Michael, Kevin, Evelyn, Edward and Nigel, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours. Vinnie is predeceased by his daughter Teresa, his brothers and sister.

Vinnie’s remains are reposing at his late residence on Saturday from 4pm until 10pm and on Sunday from 11am until 10pm with Rosary at 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral Mass at 11am on Monday in All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam 

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.

Mary Lafferty, Ballybofey

The death has occurred peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Mary Lafferty, née Mc Cool, Donegal Road, Ballybofey, F93 NXY3.

Predeceased by her husband Mick, parents Peter and Mary-Ann Mc Cool (Woodland Dooish) and brother Peter, Mary will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughters Geraldine Mc Carthy, and Elizabeth Molony sons, John and Peter, sons-in-law Richard and Dominic, daughter-in-law Sharon, grandchildren, great-grandchildren.

Her remains are reposing at her home on Sunday from 2pm concluding with the rosary at 9pm. House strictly Private on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral leaving from there on Monday at 10.20 am for Requiem Mass at 11am in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar. Interment will take place in Stranorlar cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish webcam 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to the friends of St.Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar or the Alzheimers Society of Ireland, care of any family member.

Francie Curran, Castlefin

The death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny of Francie Curran, 33 Hillhead, Castlefin, F93 HFR7.

Beloved husband of Maureen, much loved father to daughters Mary and Margaret, sons William, Edward, Jim, and Gerard, he is predeceased by his son Frankie, brothers Charlie, Billy, Jamsie, sisters Annie, Rose, and Margaret. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his loving wife, sons, daughters, son in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins extended family and friends.

Family time on the morning of the funeral please

Funeral leaving from his home on Saturday at 11.30am for Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Castlefin at 12 noon with interment in the adjoining Churchyard. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live on the parish YouTube channel

Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired directly to St Vincent de Paul, Castlefin, or care of G Mc Cool & Son Funeral Directors, Ballybofey.

Michael McGill, Kilmacrennan

The peaceful death has taken place at his home on Wednesday of Michael McGill, Ballykeeran, Kilmacrennan, County Donegal F92 K0D7.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his wife Carole, daughters Leeann (Mikey) and Vicki, grandchildren Lilie and Fiadh, brother John, sisters Ann, Betty, Majella and Frances, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Family time after the Rosary please and on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral from there on Saturday at 10.15am going to St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed on the cathedral webcam.  Private cremation will take place later.

Family flowers only please.

Mary Teresa Sweeney, Buncrana and Letterkenny

The death has taken place unexpectedly at her late residence, of Mary Teresa Sweeney, 6 Earlsfort, Buncrana, Donegal, F93 W180 and formerly of Letterkenny.

Predeceased by father Paudge and brother Mike, she is survived by her loving mother Teresa. Devoted mum to sons Francis, Keith, Josh and Alan and daughter Lilly. Fondly remembered by sister Noreen, brothers Paddy, Tom and Martin, goddaughter Victoria, nieces, nephews, extended family members, neighbors and friends.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence.

Funeral from there on Saturday going to St.Marys Chapel, Cockhill, Buncrana, F93 F9VE, for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Orla Egan, Churchill

The death has taken place of Orla Egan, née Clarke, Carrowtrasna, Gartan, Churchill, Donegal, F92 HW80. She passed away peacefully in the caring hands of the staff in the Donegal Hospice, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by father Kevin, mother Fionnuala and brother Michael; dearly missed by loving husband Martin, son Dombnall, daughter Vanessa, brother Paddy, son-in-law Pat, daughter-in-law Louise; fondly remembered by sisters-in-law Karen and Ruby, grandson Oisín, granddaughters Aisling, Ciara, Tara and Emer; deeply regretted by niece Aisling, nephew Garret, extended Egan and Clarke families neighbours and friends.

Funeral Mass on Saturday morning in St Colmcille’s Church, Glendowan, at 11am followed by interment in Gartan Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lue if desired to the Donegal Hospice care of any family member or Charlie Mc Clafferty Funeral Director.

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