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Deaths in Donegal - Thursday morning, February 17, 2022

Donegal Death Notices for Tuesday, September 20th

Death notices for Donegal on Thursday morning

The following deaths have taken place:

- Sally McHenry Murphy, Cork/Moville

- Gráinne Friel, Fanad/Monaghan

- John Harkin, Killea and formerly Moville

- Joseph Gallagher, Australia and Cloghan     

- Eileen Ward, Perth, Scotland and Kincasslagh

- Maureen Temple, Stranorlar

- Jimmy Bradley, Letterkenny

- Marcus McLaughlin, Buncrana 

- Rosaleen Greene, Quigley's Point

- Joseph McGill, Creeslough and formerly Glasgow

- Donna Boyle, Ardara and Barnesmore

- Margaret Hennigan, Ardara 

Sally McHenry Murphy, Cork / Moville

The death has occurred peacefully at Cork University Hospital, of Sally McHenry Murphy, Ballinagree, Macroom, Cork and formerly of Moville.

Beloved wife of Patrick and loving mother of Robert, Colin, and Hugh, she is very deeply regretted by her husband, sons, daughters-in-law Sonia, Lena, and Jane, grandchildren Jessica, Holly, Thomas, Amelia, Lottie, Blake, Bonnie, and Lucas, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Her remains will repose at her home in Ballinagree (P12 DH26) on Thursday from 5pm with prayers at 8pm.

Requiem Mass will take place on Friday in St John's Church, Ballinagree at 11am, and can be viewed at http://www.munsterfunerallivestream.ie/sally-mchenry-murphy

Following Requiem Mass, her remains will return to Donegal where her life will be celebrated on Saturday at 3.00pm in St Columba's Church, Ballinacrea, Lecarnery with burial afterwards in Ballinacrea Cemetery.

Gráinne Friel, Kindrum, Fanad / Monaghan

The death has occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Gráinne Friel (née O'Doherty), Maghernalaght, Kindrum, Fanad and formerly of Monaghan.

Predeceased by her husband James, she is deeply regretted by her daughters Eileen Friel (Maghernalaght), Roisin McBride (Letterkenny), Martina Hegarty (Boston), Teresa Mullaney (Kindrum), Nuala Friel Wright (Boston) and her son Kevin (Boston). Sadly missed by her brother Michael E O'Doherty (Dunfanaghy), her sister Brid O'Doherty (Ballyheerin), grandchildren Áine, Catherine, Nicholas and Owen, sons-in-law Ray Moore, Paddy McBride (RIP), Denis Hegarty, Noel Mullaney and Steve Wright, all her extended family, neighbours and her many friends.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence.

Requiem Mass will be held on Friday at 11am in St Mary's Church, Fanavolty followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard. he Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the St. Mary's Fanavolty & St. Columba's Massmount Facebook page https://m.facebook.com//stmarysfanavolty

Family flowers only please; donations in lieu, if desired to Fanad Day Care Centre c/o any family member. T

John Harkin, Killea and formerly Moville 

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of John Harkin; New Houses, Killea and formerly from Moville.

His remains are reposing at his late residence.

Funeral from there on Friday at 9.45am for 11am Funeral Mass in St Mary’s Church, Ballybrack, Moville followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Joseph Gallagher, Australia and Cloghan

The sudden death has occurred in Australia of Joseph Gallagher, formerly of Ardlaghan, Cloghan.

Brother of Seamus and Eugene Gallagher.

Funeral arrangements to be confirmed later.

Eileen Ward, Perth, Scotland and Kincasslagh

The death has occurred in Perth, Scotland of Eileen Ward and formerly of Bunawillan, Kincasslagh.

Her remains are arriving home on Thursday going to St Mary’s Church, Kincasslagh for approximately 5.30pm where she will repose overnight.

Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am with interment afterwards in Belcruit Cemetery.

Maureen Temple, Stranorlar

The death has occurred of Maureen Temple (née Flanagan), Tyrcallen, Stranorlar.

Peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late John and much loved mother of Marie, Rose, John, and Geraldine, devoted Granny to Emma Jane and Odhrán, mother in law of Noel and Brenda.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her son, daughters, son in law, daughter in law, grandchildren, extended family and friends.

Remains reposing at her home.

Funeral leaving there on Friday at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar, at 11am with interment afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery. Family time on the morning of the funeral, please. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar

Jimmy Bradley, Carnamuggagh, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Jimmy Bradley, Liscarna House, Carnamuggagh, Letterkenny and formerly Listillion, Letterkenny.

Predeceased by brothers and sisters Laurence, Fr Joe, Patsy, Liam, Maureen Browne and Veronica Meehan.

Deeply missed by his loving wife Jennie, sons Louie, Philadelphia, Dessie, Gortnavern, Brendan, Philadelphia and Shaun, Letterkenny, daughters Deirdre, Philadelphia, Sínead, Letterkenny, Lorna, Letterkenny and Siobhan, Letterkenny, grandchildren, sisters Angela Toner, Letterkenny, Ita Rattigan, Mullingar, Bridie Gildea, Magherennan, and brother, Louis, Listillion, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours. 

Jimmy’s remains are reposing at his late residence. Funeral from there on Friday at 10.15am going to St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny

Interment will take place afterwards in Conwal Cemetery, Letterkenny.

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

Family and close friends are welcome on Thursday between 11am and 9pm (Rosary).

Marcus McLaughlin, 58 Millbrae, Buncrana

The death has taken place in Beach Hill Nursing Home, Lisfannon of Marcus McLaughlin, 58 Millbrae, Buncrana.

Funeral from McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Buncrana on Thursday at 9.30am going to St Mary’s Oratory for 10am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in Cockhill cemetery. The Mass can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/stmarysoratory 

Rosaleen Greene, Greenbank, Quigley's Point

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Rosaleen Greene, Greenbank, Quigley's Point.

Her remains are reposing in St Columba’s Church, Drung.

Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.stcolumbasdrung.net 

Joseph McGill, 3 St Michael’s Terrace, Creeslough and formerly Glasgow

The death has taken place of Joseph McGill, 3 St Michael’s Terrace, Creeslough and formerly Glasgow.

His remains are reposing at his late residence, for family only please.

Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am in St Michael’s Church, Creeslough with burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery.

Mass can be viewed live on www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/stmichaelschurchcreeslough

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to St Vincent De Paul, Creeslough and the Dialysis Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o any family member or James Harkin Funeral Director, Creeslough. 

Donna Boyle, Ardara, and formerly of Barnesmore, Donegal Town

The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Donna Boyle, (née Dunnion) Kentucky, Ardara, and formerly of Barnesmore, Donegal Town.
 
Beloved wife of Brendan, much loved mother of Eoghan and Aoibhinn, treasured daughter of Danny and Marian Dunnion and dear sister to Barry and Donal and her extended family. Sadly missed by her relatives, neighbours and friends.
 
Her remains are reposing at her late residence. Family time please from 11pm to 12 noon. 

Funeral from there on Friday morning at 10.30am, going to The Church Of The Holy Family, Ardara for 11am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Margaret Hennigan, Woodhill, Ardara

The peaceful death has occurred of Margaret Hennigan (née Farrelly) Woodhill, Ardara.

Sadly missed by her sons Harry, John, Malcolm, David and her daughter Clare, her sisters Agnes, Nel, and Phylis, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, her neighbours, friends and extended family members. Predeceased by her husband Harold. 

Removal from her residence on Thursday at 10.40am going to the Church of The Holy Family, Ardara, for Funeral Mass at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed at https://www.mcnmedia.tv/ camera/church-of-the-holy-family-ardara 

Please adhere to current HSE guidelines in relation to mask wearing when attending the wake and funeral.  

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