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Death notices for Donegal on Saturday morning
The following deaths have taken place:
- Mary McGirr, Trillick, Tyrone / Ardara
- Paul Coughlin, Stranorlar/Ballyshannon
- Cathal Dunne, Dublin and formerly Letterkenny
Conal Gallagher, Bruckless
The death has occurred peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family of Conal Gallagher, Darney, Bruckless.
Predeceased by his daughter Pauline. Sadly missed by his loving wife Noreen, sons Trevor and Aidan, daughter Noelle, brother Joe, Sisters Ann and Mary and all his in laws, adoring grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and friends.
His remains reposing on Saturday and Sunday from 3pm to 7pm.
Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am in the Church of Saint Joseph and Saint Conal, Bruckless, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Funeral mass can be viewed on Facebook Bruckless Church St Joseph and St Conal.
Family flowers only please; donations in lieu if desired to Killybegs Community Hospital Patients Comfort Fund care of any family member.
Please respect family wishes by wearing of face masks and abstain from hand shaking.
Mary McGirr, Trillick, Tyrone / Ardara
The death has occurred peacefully at the South West Acute Hospital of Mary McGirr (née Deery), Fingerpost Road, Trillick.
Beloved wife of Seamus. Treasured mother of Jim and Vincent (Stephanie). Devoted grandmother of Eoghan and Molly. Cherished sister of Bridget Reid, Johnny, Packie, Brian and the late Cassie McBride and Joe. Deeply regretted by her loving husband, sons, daughter in law, grandchildren, sister, brothers, nephews, nieces and entire family circle.
Her remains will be will be reposing in her late residence from 10am on Saturday. House private please.
The funeral will leave her late residence at 10.20am on Monday for 11am Requiem Mass in St Macartan’s Church, Trillick followed by her burial in the adjoining cemetery. For those who wish to show a presence along the funeral route, it will travel from the Fingerpost Road and along the Kilskeery Road to arrive at St Macartan’s Church at 10.50am. The funeral Mass may be viewed via the Kilskeery Parish webcam.
John Murrin, Killybegs
The death has occurred of John Murrin, Roscorkin, Killybegs, peacefully at Sligo University Hospital.
Beloved husband of Patricia, much loved father of Shane and his partner Tess and Aisling and son-in-law Jarlath and grandson Iarlaith. Brothers Francis, Stephen and Michael, sisters Marie and Kathleen, brothers in law, sisters in law, aunts, uncle, nieces, nephews and cousins. He will be greatly missed by neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
His remains are reposing at his residence on Saturday from noon to 10pm and on Sunday from noon to 10pm for family, close friends and neighbours.
Removal on Monday at 10.30am to St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs for 11am Funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.
The family has requested for no hand shaking and masks to be worn please.
Marie Boyle, Burtonport
The death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital of Marie Boyle, Arlands, Burtonport.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence.
Funeral Mass will take place on Sunday at 11.30am in St Columbus Church, Acres. Interment afterwards in Belcruit Cemetery.
House private following the rosary and the morning of the funeral.
Bella Dougan, Burtonport
The death has taken place at Dungloe Community Hospital of Bella Doogan, Keadue, Burtonport.
Removal from McGlynn’s Funeral Home on Saturday at 5.30pm to St Mary’s Church, Kincasslagh for 6pm.
Funeral Mass on Sunday at 10am with interment afterwards in Belcruit Cemetery.
Paul Coughlin, Stranorlar/Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Paul Coughlin, Ard Greine, Stranorlar, F93 Y5NO / Ballyshannon.
Peacefully, at his home, surrounded by the wonderful staff of Ard Greine and his loving family, beloved brother to Margaret Erbe (London), Eileen White (Dublin), Jim Coughlin (Dublin), Roseleen O’Keefe (Bundoran), Geraldine Conaghan (Newtowncunningham) and Martina Coughlin (Dublin), predeceased by his father Gerry, mother Maureen. He will be deeply and sincerely missed by his loving brother, sisters, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and staff.
His remains will leave Ard Greine, Stranorlar on Saturday at 9.50am to arrive at St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am, burial afterwards in The Abbey Cemetery, Ballyshannon.
Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon
Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to Client’s Comfort Fund, Ard Greine, c/o Martin McGowan at McGowan's Funeral Home, Drumboe Avenue, Stranorlar, or any family member.
Nora Bonner, Castlefin
The death has occurred peacefully at St Joseph's Community Hospital, Stranorlar, of Nora Bonner (née Quinn) 337, Grahamsland, Castlefin.
Beloved wife of the late Laurence, much loved mother of Kathleen (P.J.), John (Bernie), Larry (Patricia), Hugh (Margaret) and the late James Francis, loving sister of Madge and the late Mary, Annie, Briege, Rose and Johnny.
Her remains are reposing at her late home.
Funeral from there on Sunday at 12.30 pm for Mass at 1 pm in St Mary's Church, Castlefin with interment afterwards in St Mary's Cemetery, Castlefin. The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam on https://m.facebook.com/urneycastlefinnparish/
Family, friends and neighbours are welcome to the wake and funeral. Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Barnes View Ward, St Joseph's Community Hospital c/o any family member.
Máire Davies, Gweedore
The peaceful death has taken place in Áras Ghaoth Dobhair of Máire Davies (Máire Eoghain John Shéimí) (Sweeney) from Carrick McCafferty in Gaoth Dobhair.
Loving wife of late Alan Davies. Sadly missed by loving family Michael and wife Maeve, Maria and husband Peter (Cross), her sisters Nellie Mhic Giolla Bhríde (Carrick) and Teresa Stupp (Germany), her granddaughters Edel and Rhian and all her friends and relations. Sister of late Jimmy and John Sweeney.
Her remains will repose at her residence from 6pm on Saturday with Rosary at 8pm.
Funeral Service will take place Easter Sunday at 11am followed by burial in Magheragallon Cemetery. Mass can be viewed live on the Teach Pobail Mhuire Webcam at https://www.belltron.com/en/belltron-streaming and on the Gillespie Funeral Directors Facebook Page.
Robert Merchant, Malin Head
The death has taken place of Robert Merchant, Killourt, Malin Head.
Funeral leaving his late home tomorrow Saturday at 3pm for 3.30 funeral service in Lagg Presbyterian Church buried afterwards in Adjoining Burial ground.
Ben Mc Fadden, Creeslough
The death has taken place of Ben McFadden, Ards, Creeslough.
Sadly missed by his wife Bernadette, daughter Majella and partner James, son Gerard and daughter-in-law Edel, son Peadar, son Liam and daughter-in-law Masayo. Remembered with love by his grandchildren Ami, Louie, Naoise, Olivia and Sophia. Fondly remembered by his brothers Michael and wife Catherine, John and wife Debbie, Peter and wife Bridie, his sisters Evelyn and husband Michael, Mary and husband Kevin, Colette and husband Noel, his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
His remains are reposing at his late residence.
Funeral Mass on Easter Sunday at 1pm in St Michael’s Church, Creeslough with burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery. Mass can be viewed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/Camera/st-michaels-church
Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the Funeral.
Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to Creeslough Community Association c/o Any family member or James Harkin Funeral Director, Creeslough.
Bridie Stones, Buncrana
The death has occurred of Bridie Stones, Ashill, Buncrana.
Wife of the late Larry Stones RIP and dear Mother of Jacqueline, Kevin, Paul and Barry.
Her remains are reposing at her residence.
Removal from there on Saturday at 10.15am going to St Mary's Church, Cockhill for funeral service at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Eamonn Jordan, Crolly
The peaceful death has taken place in Áras Uí Dhomhnaill, Milford, of Eamonn Jordan, Thorr, Crolly and formerly of County Armagh.
Dearly loved by his wife Mireille. Sadly missed by Yvonne and Patrick, Michael and Eileen, Kieran and Margaret, Ethne and Colm, Barry and Terry, Conor and Patricia, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, brother Pat, sisters; Sheila and Noreen and extended family and friends. Predeceased by his brother Brian.
His remains are reposing at his home in Thorr. House private to family and close friends please.
Funeral Service in St Patrick's Church, Meenaweal, Crolly, at 11am on Saturday, with interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery, Gweedore. The Funeral Service can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director Facebook page, https://bit.ly/3DoIMm
Cathal Dunne, Dublin and formerly Letterkenny
The death has taken place at Loughlinstown Hospital, Dublin of Cathal Dunne, Dun Emer Park, Dundrum, Dublin and formerly Ballaghderg, Letterkenny.
Predeceased by his father Denis in 2006. Deeply missed by loving wife Cristina, daughters Isabella and Andrea, his mother Annie, brothers Fr Paddy, Denis, Joe and Seán and sisters Triona and Anne Marie, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, father and mother-in-law Luis and Carmen Bustos and family Jorge, Veronica and niece Marine, aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Funeral from the family home at Ballaghderg, Letterkenny at 11.15am on Saturday going to St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 12 noon Funeral Liturgy which can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny
Interment afterwards to Conwal Cemetery. House private on the morning of the funeral please.
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