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Deaths in Donegal
The following deaths have occurred:
- William McGinley, Letterkenny
- Frances Russell, Newmills, Letterkenny
- Maurice (Manus) Sweeney, College Farm Road, Letterkenny
- Paddy O'Donnell, Letterkenny
- Una Keegan-Dunne, Dublin / Glencolmcille
- PJ O'Donnell, Letterkenny / Termon
William McGinley, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of William McGinley, 2 Canal Road, Letterkenny, Donegal and Sligo.
William's remains will repose at Marley's Funeral Home, Drumany, Letterkenny on Thursday from 3.30pm until 5.30pm, with removal to St Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny, for receptions prayers at 6pm.
Requiem Mass on Friday at 10am with interment afterwards in Sligo Cemetery.
Frances Russell, Newmills, Letterkenny
The death has occurred in the Donegal Hospice of Frances Russell, Doon Glebe, Newmills, Letterkenny.
Reposing at the family home with removal from there at 6.30pm on Thursday to arrive at Conwal Parish Church for 7pm to repose overnight.
Funeral Service on Friday afternoon at 2pm with burial afterwards in Gortlee Cemetery.
House is strictly private please at the request of the deceased.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member or Con McDaid Funeral Director.
Tony Harkin, Drumfries
The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hosptial of Tony Harkin, Ballinlough, Drumfries.
Tony’s remains will be reposing at his late residence from 10am on Thursday morning.
Funeral cortege leaving from there at 10.15am on Saturday travelling to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for 11am Reqieum Mass with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
House private from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral please.
Family flowers only please.
Maurice (Manus) Sweeney, College Farm Road, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has occurred in the loving care of Letterkenny University Hospital staff on Wednesday of Maurice (Manus) Sweeney of Sheephaven, College Farm Road, Letterkenny (Eircode F92 RF6T) and formerly Falcarragh.
Retired national school teacher, Lifford and Lurgybrack primary schools.
Dearly beloved husband of Mary, father of Mary, Maeve, John and Pol, sons and daughters-in-law, brother of Mary and Gretta (Dunfanaghy), and deceased siblings John, Terry, Michael and Crissie (Falcarragh), nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, brothers-in-law Patrick and Columba, extended family and a wide circle of friends and neighbours.
He will be much missed by his wonderful daily carers who provided excellent care and support.
Reposing at his late residence from 12 noon until 9pm on Thursday and Friday with Rosary each night at 9pm.
Funeral from there on Saturday going to St Eunan’s Cathedral for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed online by using the following link https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by interment in Conwal Cemetery.
Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Paddy O'Donnell, Letterkenny
The death has occurred peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital, of Paddy O'Donnell, Drumnaskea, Ballymaleel,
Deeply regretted by his brother Colm, sister Mary (New Jersey), nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
His remains will repose at his home from 11am on Thursday.
Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton with burial afterwards in Tully Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Mary’s Church Ramelton on https://www.churchservices.tv/ramelton
Family flowers only. Donations if desired, to Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member.
Una Keegan-Dunne, Dublin / Glencolmcille
The death has occurred of Una Keegan-Dunne (née McGuire), Phibsborough, Dublin and formerly of Glencolmcille.
Predeceased by her husbands Michael and George. Una will be forever loved and very sadly missed by her sons and daughters, Joseph, Mary, Sé, George, Andy, Martin, Michael and Una, grandchildren Rachelle, Michelle, Katie-Rose, Emma, Ryan, Samuel and Lucas, great-grandchildren, Laoise, Ada, Heidi and Isla, sisters Breege and Sarah, daughters-in-law Patricia and Bernadette, partner Rui, sister-in-law Hannah, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at Massey Bros funeral home, Cabra Road, Dublin on Thursday from 6pm to 8pm.
Removal to St. Joseph's Church, Berkeley Road, on Friday morning for requiem Mass at 10am, followed by cremation service at 11.40am in Dardistown Crematorium.
To view the funeral Mass please go to: https://www.churchmedia.tv/st-josephs-church-discalced-carmelites
If you wish to view the Cremation Service, please do to https://www.dctrust.ie/location/dardistown/dardistown-chapel-webstreaming.html
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to a charity of your choice.
All enquiries to Massey Bros, Cabra on (01) 838 9774.
PJ O'Donnell, Letterkenny / Termon
The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital on Monday of PJ O’Donnell, 14 Wolfe Tone Place, Letterkenny and formerly Termon.
Retired Psychiatric Nurse, St Conal’s Hospital, Letterkenny.
Predeceased by his sister Mary Butler. Deeply missed by his loving wife Celia and family, Noreen and Don (Golf Course Road), Annamay and Tony (London), Caroline and Jim (Cork), Niall and Tamara (Letterkenny), Mick and Denise (Rathmullan), brother Dan and wife Margaret (Termon), grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
His remains are reposing at his late residence. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral from there on Thursday at 12.30pm going to St. Eunan’s Cathedral for 1pm Requiem Mass which can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny
Interment afterwards to Conwal Cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Intensive Care Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.
Ita Blake, Letterkenny
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family of Ita Blake, 53, The Elms, Glencar (Eircode F92 V5X0), retired Clerical Officer, Revenue Commissioners.
Predeceased by her parents Harry and Marie (née Doherty) and brother Raymond. Deeply regretted by her family, brothers Joseph and wife Julia (Convoy), Kevin and wife Anne (Garryharry) and David (Sligo), nephews Peter, Jack and Harry and niece Annie, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her late residence 53, The Elms Glencar. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral from there on Thursday going to St Eunan’s Cathedral for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed online by using the following link https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by interment in Conwal Cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations if wished to the Donegal Hospice c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.
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