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Death notices for Donegal on Thursday evening
The following deaths have occurred:
- John Mc Devitt, Bunbeg / Fintown
- Peggy Browne, Galway / Ardara
- Pat Britton, Donegal Town / Ballyshannon
- Paddy Doherty, Scotland / Ballybofey
- Charlie Doherty, England / Buncrana
- Daria Walsh, Ipswich / Ballyshannon
- Igors Isajevs, Ballyshannon / Latvia
- Eddie Lyons Dublin / Ballyshannon / Belleek
John Mc Devitt, Bunbeg / Fintown
The death has taken place, at Letterkenny University Hospital, of John Mc Devitt, Knockastoler, Bunbeg, originally from Fintown.
Predeceased by his son Colm, he will be sadly missed by his loving wife Bridie, son Liam, grandchildren Clodagh and Hayden and extended family and friends.
His remains will repose at Roarty's Funeral Home, Derrybeg (F92DN4X) on Thursday until Rosary at 8pm, and on Frinday from 3pm to 6.45pm. Removal afterwards to St Mary's Church, Derrybeg, for 7pm to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Derrybeg, on Saturday at 11am, with interment afterwards in Fintown Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page https://bit.ly/3DoIMm]
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, to Medical 4 Letterkenny University Hospital.
Siobhan O'Carroll, Bundoran
The death has taken place, peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Donegal Community Hospital, Donegal Town, after a long and courageous battle bravely borne, on Siobhan O'Carroll, No 3 Allingham Court, West End, Bundoran.
Predeceased by her parents Jack and Kathleen, her brother George and her beloved sister Jacqueline, she will be sadly missed and never forgotten by her heartbroken son James, her brother Declan (Eleanor), her sisters Annette (John Hargadon), Eileen (Martin Egan) and all her many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Her remains are reposing at Breslin's Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran, (F91E92F) on Friday evening, from 4pm to 8pm.
Removal from the Funeral Home on Saturday morning at 9.40am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 10am. Burial will take place afterwards in St Ninnidh's Cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie
Peggy Browne, Galway / Ardara
The death has taken place, at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Peggy Browne, Headford, Galway and formerly Aighe, Ardara.
Deeply regretted by her loving sister Nancy Harte and brother Jimmy Mc Gill (Aighe), she is predeceased by her husband Paddy, and sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Her remains are reposing at Shovlin's Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara from 5pm, for family and close friends, followed by removal to The Church of The Holy Family, Ardara, arriving at 7.30pm.
Further arrangements to follow.
Pat Britton, Donegal Town / Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Pat Britton, Drimark, Donegal Town, Donegal and formerly of Ballyshannon,
He passed away peacefully, with family by his side, after a hard fought battle with cancer.
Beloved husband to Mary, worshiped father to Tara (Scott), Greg (Lynsey), Nikola (Jamie) and Lynette (David), doted grandfather to 10 wonderfully behaved grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents Pat and Una Britton and brother Ernan.
House strictly private, please. His remains will repose at Gallagher’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles, (eircode F94 WN24), on Saturday from 2pm until 6pm.
Removal from there on Sunday morning, travelling via his business premises on Tirchonaill Street, Donegal Town, going to St Mary’s Church, Killymard, for 11am Funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.
Charlie Doherty, Moville
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Charlie Doherty, Bredagh Glen, Moville.
His remains are reposing at his home.
Funeral from there on Friday morning for 11am Requiem Mass in St Columba’s Church, Ballinacrea followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard. House private please.
Paddy Doherty, Scotland / Ballybofey
The death has occurred peacefully at home surrounded by his family, of Patrick (Paddy) Doherty, Dunfermline, Scotland, formerly Upper Corraine, Ballybofey.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Bella (née Kelly) formerly of Ballykerrigan; children Liz, Mike, Andrena, Patrick and Leona and his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, September 14 in St Margaret’s RC Church, Dunfermline, Scotland at 12noon. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://stmargaretsdunfermline.co.uk/stream/
Charlie Doherty, England / Buncrana
The death has occurred in Southampton, England of Charlie Doherty, formerly of 10 Cockhill Road, Buncrana.
His remains will be reposing at his former residence in Buncrana from 10am on Thursday.
Funeral leaving there at 10.30am on Friday for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Cockhill with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
Daria Walsh, Ipswich / Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Daria Walsh (née Daly) Ipswich, England and formerly of Donegal Road, Ballyshannon.
Beloved wife of Kevin, mother of Catherine and Frances and grandmother of Christopher.
Predeceased by her parents Jeannie and Francie, her brother Jim and her sister Hannah, Daria will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her, especially her sisters, her close family and dear friends.
A celebration of Daria's life and her generous heart will take place on September 20 at Seven Hills Cemetery, Nacton, Ipswich at 4.30pm.
Igors Isajevs, Ballyshannon / Latvia
The death has occurred peacefully, in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, of Igors Isajevs, Westport, Ballyshannon, and formerly Latvia.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sister Inna and all his family and friends.
His remains are reposing at John McGee & Sons Funeral Home, Beleek Rd, Ballyshannon, F94 ED21, on Thursday evening from 6pm to 7pm. Private Cremation to follow in Lakelands Crematoriam, Cavan.
Eddie Lyons, Lucan / Dublin / Ballyshannon / Belleek
The death has occurred Eddie Lyons, Lucan, Dublin and formerly of Chapel Street, Ballyshannon and Corry, Belleek, Co Fermanagh.
He is predeceased by his father Edward, mother Mollie and brother Brendan, and deeply regretted and missed by his family and friends.
His remains will repose at the residence of his niece, Maggie Lyons, 20 Breesy View, Belleek, on Thursday until 9pm. Walk through only with Covid precautions in place.
Removal on Friday morning to arrive for 11am Funeral Mass in St Patrick's Church, Belleek, followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
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