Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Monday morning, March 22

The following deaths have taken place:

- Gary Merritt, Stranorlar

- Mary Patricia (Pat) Brady, Cavan and Glenties

- Michael McInerney, Ballyshannon

- Michael Kenny, Donegal Town

- Sam Leslie, Ballyshannon

- Kevin McGlinchey, Laghey

- Teasie McCann, Shrove

- Niamh Kavanagh, Galway and Bundoran

- Gerard Crossan Ruskey, Quigley’s Point

- Sinead McGinley, Killybegs

Gary Merritt, Stranorlar

The sudden death has occurred at his late residence of Gary Merritt, Drumboe, Stranorlar, F93 A27A.

Beloved husband of Rose, much-loved father of Oisin, Natasha, and the late Shane, cherished son of Bernie and the late Luke, dearly loved brother of Marion, Joy, Lucy, Martina, Michael, Maurice, Eunan, Jeffery, and Clement, devoted grandfather to Harlow and Raelyn. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his wife, son, daughter, mother, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, and friends.

His remains are reposing at his late residence on Monday from 6pm to 10pm and on Tuesday from 11am until 10pm.

Funeral leaving from his home on Wednesday at 10.20 am for Requiem Mass at 11am in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar. Interment in Castlefinn cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish webcam

Mary Patricia (Pat) Brady, Cavan and Glenties

The death has occurred of Mary Patricia (Pat) Brady, née Breslin, Carnagh Upper, Kilcogy, Cavan and formerly, Glenties. She passed away peacefully at Cavan General Hospital on March 18, surrounded by her loving family, in her 90th year.

Predeceased by her Parents, James and Bridget, brothers Bernard and Neily, Pat will be very sadly missed by her heartbroken family, husband John, sons Johnny, James and Neil, her adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sisters Joan, Evelyn, Una and Caroline, daughters-in-law Brenda and Carmel, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews relatives and a large circle of friends and neighbours.

House private please. Removal to St Mary’s Church, Bruskey, Cavan, H12XO67, on Monday, March 23 arriving at 6pm.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 12 noon with interment afterwards in Mullaghboy Cemetery. Mass can be viewed live here

Michael McInerney, Ballyshannon

The peaceful death has taken place of Michael McInerney, formerly of The Mall, Ballyshannon. He passed away peacefully on February 27 at Potters Grange nursing home, Potters Bar, England.

Sadly missed by his loving sons Michael and Garry, daughter Diana, grandchildren Sean, Kelly, Christie, Hayley, Megan, Hannah, Callum, Sean and Rauri, he is predeceased by his wife Margaret.

His remains are reposing at John McGee & Sons Funeral Home, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon, F94ED21 on Monday, March 23 from 5pm to 7pm.

Removal on Tuesday from the funeral to St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for 11am funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the Abbey cemetery.

Michael Kenny, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Michael (Mick) Kenny, Woodbrook, Carrick on Shannon and formerly of Ballinasloe, Co Roscommon and Clonfert, Maynooth. He passed away peacefully at Sligo University Hospital.

Predeceased by his loving parents, Mary and James. Beloved husband of Joan and dear father of Noel (Sligo) and Fiona (James McCabe, Donegal).

Michael will be very sadly missed by his adored grandchildren Aoife, Erin, Ciara and Niamh, and by his sisters Mary (Forkan) and Catriona (McCullagh), his brothers-in-law Brendan and Martin, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

His remains reposed overnight at St Michael's Church, Cootehall, Co Roscommon, F52 AF85. Funeral mass on Monday at 12 noon followed by burial in Clar graveyard, Donegal Town, F94 N821, to arrive at 4 pm approximately. Michael's funeral Mass will be streamed live here.

Sam Leslie, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Sam Leslie, Laheen, Cavangarden, Ballyshannon.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Phyllis, children Samuel (Deborah), Keith (Kate), Daryl and Ruth (John), grandchildren Leah, Nathan, Matthew, Meedee, Luke, Kara, Rachel, and Lydia, brothers and sisters Ivy, William, Angela, Jim and Dorothy. Predeceased by his sisters May, Margaret and Ina.

House strictly private please.

Funeral Service in Bridgetown Gospel Hall, F94 X037 on Monday at 2pm followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired to the North West Hospice, care of any family member.

Kevin McGlinchey, Laghey

The death has occurred of Kevin McGlinchey Trummon West Barr Laghey. He passed away peacefully at Arus Mhic Shuibhne Nursing Laghey.

Kevin will be greatly missed by his family, neighbours and friends.

Funeral Mass on Monday  at 11am in St Brigid’s Church Ballintra followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed on churchservices.tv/ballintra.

Teasie McCann, Shrove

The death has occurred of Teasie McCann, Rockall, Shrove. She passed away peacefully at Beach Hill Manor Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Charlie and her infant son Matthew; much-loved mother of Danny (Lucille), Bill (Paula), Caroline (Steven), Marianne (Georgie) and Patricia (Phil) and cherished granny of Mark, Caoimhe, Aobh, Fionnuala, Jack, Max, Alanna and Cathal. She is predeceased by her sister Annie and her brother Michael. Sadly missed by her nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Teasie’s remains are reposing at the home of her late brother Michael, Shrove F93 F251. Family time from 10pm to 11am.

Funeral from there on Monday at 1.30pm for 2pm Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Ballybrack, followed by interment in Ballybrack Cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed live on Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director’s Facebook Page.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Niamh Kavanagh, Galway and Bundoran

The death has occurred of Niamh Kavanagh Suaimhneas, Kilgill, Claregalway, Galway and Bundoran, Donegal. She passed away suddenly, on Tuesday, March 17 following a tragic accident.

Sadly missed by her heartbroken family, her Mam Barbara, her sister Clíona, her loving partner Michael and her beloved Luna and Oreo, Barbara's loving partner Fabian Gillick, Clíona's partner Melissa, her adopted sister Amanda Fahy and her godchild Caolán. Deeply regretted by her aunts Trish, Fiona, Anna and Helen, her uncles Damien and Yvonne, Aiden and Delores Bennett and Noel and Jenny, Michael's parents Tony and Marie Liston, Michael's sisters Maeve and Mark Liston and Jennifer and Steve Samuel /Liston, all her cousins a large circle of friends and her father Bartley Kavanagh and all the Kavanagh family. 

House strictly private, by request, please.

Private Cremation to follow on Monday at 3pm at Shannon Crematorium V14 PV30.

Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to Irish Senior Citizen Parliament and MADRA.

Gerard Crossan Ruskey, Quigley’s Point

The death has occurred of Gerard Crossan Ruskey, Quigley’s Point, peacefully in the loving and compassionate care of all the staff at Carndonagh Community Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Daniel and Kathleen and his brothers Tom and Charlie. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sisters and brothers, Elizabeth (Larry), Anna, Eileen (Ciarán), Colm (Fiona), Eamonn (Emily) and Phelim (Rochelle), niece and nephew, Aoife and Michael, extended nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Funeral from his home on Monday at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Columba’s Church Drung, followed by Interment in the adjoining cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed live here.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Carndonagh Community Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

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.

House private please.

Removal on Monday to St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs for 11am funeral Mass followed by private cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. Mass will be streamed live here.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust via any family member.

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