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Deaths in Donegal, Sunday evening, August 28

Deaths in Donegal, Sunday evening, August 28

The following deaths have occurred:

- Ann McGuire, Glencolmcille

- Jackie Duncan, Ballintra

- Kathleen McFadden, Ramelton

- William (Billy) McClure Witherow, Convoy

- Pat Murray, Westmeath / Ballyshannon 

- Kate Flanagan, Fanad


Ann McGuire, Glencolmcille

The death has occurred of Ann McGuire,(Nee Gavigan), 53 Fr McDyre Terrace, Cashel, Glencolmcille, peacefully at her late residence surrounded by her loving family.

Sadly missed by her loving husband Aodh, her Sons, Dermot, Michael, Hugh and Declan, her daughters Donna, Laura, Fiona and Ciara, Daughters in law, Sons in law and her much loved 16 grandchildren, Alex, Lewis, Kealan, Mollie, Tyler, Noah, Jayden, Katie-Mae, Max, Colby-Lee,Oscar, Lorcan, Elaina, Keagan, Elise-Mae and Tadhg, her brothers Sean, Paddy and Conal Gavigan, her sisters Maire and Teresa, sister-in-law and brother-in-law, nieces, nephews and extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at her late residence.

Removal on Tuesday morning to St Columba's Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille for 11am Funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

House private from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

In compliance with HSE guidelines and Government directives, please adhere to the current restrictions regarding social distancing, face coverings and hand shaking. 


Jackie Duncan, Ballintra

The death has occurred of Jackie Duncan, Drumnacroil, Ballintra, peacefully, at his home surrounded by his family. Deeply regretted by his wife, Mary and sons, Gareth and Mark.

Forever remembered by his brothers, Raymond, Robert, (Breege) Cecil, (Margaret) and Winston (Daphne). His sisters, Pearl, Hazel (Sammy) and Elizabeth, (David)

Removal from his residence on Tuesday at 1.30pm, arriving at the Church of Ireland, Ballintra for 2pm Funeral service, followed by burial afterwards in Drumholme graveyard.

Family home strictly private please. Please be mindful of protective measures around Covid on the day of the funeral.


Kathleen McFadden, Ramelton

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Kathleen McFadden  (née Callan), Cairn High, Ramelton. Predeceased by her husband Aly and sister Connie. Deeply regretted by her sisters Rosemary Callan and Margaret Murray, her nephews Niall Callaghan, Ray Callaghan, Gregory Callaghan, Damian Callaghan and Anthony Murray, niece Geraldine Murray, grandnieces, grand-nephew, relatives and friends.

Reposing at her home from 6pm this evening, Sunday. Family, friends and neighbours welcome. Requiem Mass in St. Mary's Church, Ramelton, at 11am on Tuesday followed by interment in the adjoining Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/ramelton


William (Billy) McClure Witherow, Convoy

The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Billy Witherow, Millbridge Farm, Gobnascale, Convoy. Beloved husband of Mabel, predeceased by son David, much loved father of daughter Lorraine and son in law Keith Bankhead, daughter Anita and son in law Derek Peoples, daughter Julie and son in law Russell Doherty also son Kenneth and daughter in law Rachel, grandchildren Kathryn, David, Gareth, Grace, Ross, Lily and Charlie, great grandchildren Thomas and Sarah. Billy will be deeply missed and remembered with love by his brother Sydney and sister in law Marie Witherow, nieces, nephews extended family circle, neighbours and many friends.

His remains are reposing at his late residence. Funeral from there on Monday, August 29 at 1.15pm for 2pm funeral service in St. Ninian's Parish Church, Convoy with burial afterwards in the family plot in the adjoining churchyard.

Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to The Donegal Hospice, care of any family member or Terence Mc Clintock Funeral Director Ballyboe, Convoy.

Family time please on the morning of the funeral.

Pat Murray, Westmeath / Ballyshannon  

The death has occurred of Pat Murray (retired detective, An Garda Síochána), Clonbrusk West, Athlone, Westmeath, and formerly of Cavan and Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, unexpectedly on Thursday August 25, 2022. 

Predeceased by his brothers and sister. Sadly missed by his loving wife Sadie, daughters Jacqueline (Jackie) and Emma (Daly), son Mark, sisters Marie and Margaret, son-in-law Nigel, grandchildren Katlyn, Hannah, Tom, and Shane, in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Funeral from his residence (Clonbrusk West) on Monday with Requiem Mass in Our Lady's Queen of Peace Church, Coosan at 12 noon followed by burial afterwards in Coosan Cemetery.

House private on Monday morning please.

For those who wish to live stream Pat's Funeral Mass, please click on the link on Monday at 12 noon: https://www.churchservices.tv/coosan

Pat's family are still very conscious of the fact that Covid is still present and would appreciate it if social distancing, face covering and no hand-shaking took place during the funeral.

Kate Flanagan, Fanad

The death has occurred peacefully at Áras Uí Dhomhnaill Nursing Home, Milford of Catherine (Kate) Flanagan, née Carr, Ballywhoriskey, Fanad.

Predeceased by her husband Edward (Ted); deeply regretted by her children Edward, Richard, Irene Gray, John (all UK) and Jeremy (Peru). Sadly missed by her extended family, neighbours and her large circle of friends.

Her remains will repose at The Eternal Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, from 6pm to 8pm on Monday.

A Funeral Service will be held at The Eternal Chapel of Rest at 11am on Tuesday followed by private cremation.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to St Vincent de Paul, care of any family member or Mc Ateer Funeral Directors.


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