Deaths in Donegal - Thursday morning, December 1

The following deaths have occurred:

- Robin Law, Dunfanaghy

- Tom Reilly, Letterkenny

- Mary McNeely (née McGroarty), Ballyshannon

- Mary Doherty (née Duggan), Termon

- Thomas McBrearty, St Johnston

- Anne Boyle (née Earley), Glenties 

- Ann Coggins, (née McGarvey) High Barnet & Ards, Creeslough

- Thomas Cunningham, Carrick

- Cornelius Gallagher, Derrybeg

- Ludmila Bernat (née Musial), 14 Beechwood Park, Letterkenny

- John Devine, Ballindrait and Raphoe 

- Patrick H Doherty, Carndonagh 

- Mary Kane, (née O'Donnell), Convoy

- Seamus (Jim) Carron, Rathmullan

- Brenda Crotty (née Bonar), Blanchardstown, Dublin and formerly of Dungloe

- Bernie Brennan, Creeslough

- Joe McKelvey, Drumkeen  

- Mark McDaid (Ned), Cherry Avenue, Carndonagh

- Neil Doherty (Roe), Glengollan House, Railway Road, Buncrana

Robin Law, Dunfanaghy

The death has taken place, at Altnagelvin Hospital, of Robin Law, Marblehill, Dunfanaghy.

Wake at his residence on Friday, December 2, from 2pm to 5pm, family and friends welcome. Funeral Service in Holy Trinity Church, Hornhead Road, Dunfanaghy, on Saturday, 3rd December, at 11 am, followed by private cremation.

Tom Reilly, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Tom Reilly, formerly of Hillview, Lismonaghan, Letterkenny.

Remains will repose at the residence of his daughter Julie and Arthur Mc Mahon, Tirhomin, Milford on Friday, December 2 from 4pm. House private.

Funeral mass on Saturday, December 3 at 11am in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny. Burial afterwards in New Leck cemetery.

Funeral mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Eunan’s Cathedral at: https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny.

Family flowers only.

Mary McNeely (née McGroarty), Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Mary McNeely (nee McGroarty), Erne Street Ballyshannon. Formerly of Drumgorman, Mountcharles.

Reposing at the family home on Thursday, December 1 from 3pm to 9pm. Removal on Friday at 10.45am to arrive at St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon, for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am, with interment in the Abbey Assaroe Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Branch of the Ballyshannon Palliative Care Team c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon, or any family member.

Further funeral arrangements will be announced later. All inquiries to Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon on 087 248 5819.

Mary Doherty (née Duggan), Termon

The peaceful death has occurred of Mary Doherty Derriscleigh Glen (nee Duggan, Cloncarney Trentagh) after a short illness. Sadly missed by all her family, especially her children Frances, Eileen, John, Joseph, Patricia, James, Neil and Maggie, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her sisters Bridie and Theresa.

Mary was predeceased by her late husband John and son Paul. Removal is strictly for immediate family.

Reposing at her family home in Derriscleigh F92vf96 from Thursday, December 1, with removal on Saturday morning, December 3, for requiem Mass at 11am in St Columba's Church, Termon and burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family time from 10pm to 11am.

Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to Donegal Hospice.

Thomas McBrearty, St Johnston

The death has occurred of Thomas McBrearty, Momeen, St Johnston.

Thomas will be lovingly missed by his wife Nora, sons and daughters Paul, Joanne, Caroline, Martin and John, his 10 beloved grandchildren, his brother and sisters Colm, Isobel Harkin and Bridget Nash, nieces, nephews and all his extended family and friends.

Reposing at his late residence Momeen. Funeral leaving his late residence on Friday at 10.15am going to St Columba’s Church, Drumoghill for 11am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Friends of Letterkenny University hospital, care of any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe. 

Anne Boyle (née Earley), Glenties 

The death has occurred of Anne Boyle (née Earley), 122 Ard Patrick, Glenties.

Predeceased by her husband Mick. Deeply regretted by her son Michael (Glenties), daughters Maria (Loughfad), Anne and Lisa (Donegal Town), daughter-in-law Gràinne, sons-in-law Willie, Liam and Richard, brother Johnny Dee (Ardara), sisters Margaret, Maura and Patricia, sister-in-law Greta, brothers-in-law Paul and Roger, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, neighbours and many friends.

Repsosing at her son Michael's residence at 122 Ard Patrick, Glenties. Removal from there  on Friday at 1.30pm to St Connell's Church, Glenties for requiem Mass at 2pm with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

Family time from 10pm until 11 am and family time until 12noon on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral mass can be viewed live on http://www.churchservices.tv/glenties.

Ann Coggins, (née McGarvey) High Barnet & Ards, Creeslough

The death has occurred of Ann Coggins (née Mc Garvey) Ards, Creeslough / Ballinlough, Roscommon.

She died peacefully at her home on November 24 .

Deeply regretted by her husband Paul, her sons John Paul and Patrick, her mother Mary Grace, and all the members of the Coggins family Roscommon and McGarvey families.

Her remains will be received into the Catholic Church of Mary Immaculate and St Gregory The Great, Union Street, Barnet on Thursday, December 1, at 7pm for prayers.

Her funeral will take place in St Michael’s, Church Creeslough on Saturday, December 3, at 1 pm followed by burial in Doe Cemetery.

Mass can be viewed live on https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu to The Creeslough Disaster Fund and The North London Hospice c/o any family member or James Harkin Funeral director.

Thomas Cunningham, Carrick

The death has occurred of Thomas Cunningham, Meenacharvey and Carrick peacefully at Killybegs Community Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Sadly missed by his sister Eileen in Philadelphia, nieces, nephews, sister-in-law, cousins, relatives and friends.

Funeral Mass on Thursday at 12pm with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Donations to Killybegs Community Hospital.

Cornelius Gallagher, Derrybeg

The death has taken place at his home of Cornelius (Con Pheadar) Gallagher, Sleeghan, Derrybeg.

Predeceased by his wife Gracie, son Terry and grandson Barry.

Sadly missed by his daughters, Noreen, Margaret, Jackie, Bernie and Annette; sons, Gerard, Peter, James and Connie; sister, Maggie (Carmicel); brothers, Peter, Mickey and Dom; in-laws, grandchildren and extended family and friends.  

His remains are reposing at his late residence. Rosary at 8pm. House private from 10pm to 11am. 

Funeral Mass in St Mary's Church, Derrybeg on Thursday at 11am, with interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.

The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Directors Facebook page https://bit.ly/3DoIMm.

Ludmila Bernat (née Musial), 14 Beechwood Park, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Ludmila Bernat (née Musial), 14 Beechwood Park, Letterkenny, peacefully at her late residence, surrounded by her loving family, husband Zdzislaw, sons Mariusz, Tomasz, Jacek, Slawomir, Daniel ane Kamil, daughters Katarzyna and Edyta.

Fondly remembered by her family, extended family, the Letterkenny Polish community, neighbours and friends.

A service will take place to celebrate the life of Ludmila in Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny at 6.30pm on Thursday followed by cremation on Friday at 3pm at Lakelands Crematorium, Co Cavan.

John Devine, Ballindrait and Raphoe

The death has occurred of John Devine, 3A St Eunan’s Terrace, Raphoe formerly of Mossbeg, Ballindrait.

Lovingly missed by his daughter Valerie and sons BJ, John and Ian, six grandchildren, Rose, his brothers and sisters and all his extended family and friends.  

John will be reposing at Kelly’s Funeral Home, Oakfield, Raphoe on Wednesday, November 30, to 7pm with rosary at 5.45pm.

Funeral from there on Thursday at 10.30am going to St Patrick’s Church, Murlog for 11am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. 

Mass can be viewed on www.clonleighparish.com.

Patrick H Doherty, Carndonagh 

The death has taken place of Patrick H Doherty, Church Road, Carndonagh, former newsagent of Bridge Street, Carndonagh at Letterkenny University Hospital.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Teish and children, Pearse, Aideen, Dervla, Nuala, Triona and Darragh, his sons-in-law, Joseph, Brian, JJ and Brendan, daughters-in-law, Joanne and Sharon and his grandchildren Aisling, Oisin, Paddy, Ailbhe, Ava, Conor, Charlie, Altan, Oran, Emma and Cian, his brothers John (Dublin) and Aiden (Ballybofey). 

Reposing at his family home from Wednesday with removal on Friday at 10.15am for 11am requiem Mass in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh and burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family time from 10pm to 10am. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Medical 4, Letterkenny University Hospital. 

Mass can be viewed on Church Media - https://www.churchmedia.tv/parish-of-carndonagh-donegal.

Mary Kane, (née O'Donnell), Convoy

The death has taken place of Mary (May) Kane, née O’Donnell, Chapel Road, Convoy, peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital.

Predeceased by husband Gerry (2001), sister Ann McGarrigle (Dungarvan) and brother Jim (Convoy). Deeply regretted by her sister Teresa Bellamy (Sandyford, Dublin). Fondly remembered by nieces, nephews, extended family members, neighbours and friends.

Mary’s remains are reposing at her late residence. Removal on Wednesday at 4.30pm to be received in St Mary’s Church, Convoy at 5pm to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass at 1pm on Thursday followed by burial in St Mary’s old cemetery. Family time from 10pm to 10am.

Seamus (Jim) Carron, Rathmullan

The death has taken place in Fife, Scotland of Seamus (Jim) Carron formerly of Carradoan, Rathmullan.

Predeceased by his wife Carolyn. Deeply regretted by his son Daniel, brothers Liam, Hugh and extended family. 

Funeral arrangements later.

Brenda Crotty (née Bonar), Blanchardstown, Dublin and formerly of Dungloe

The death has occurred of Brenda Crotty (née Bonar), Blanchardstown, Dublin and formerly of Dungloe, peacefully in the loving care of the staff at the Mater Hospital.

Beloved wife of Michael and much-loved mother of Mikey and Emmet. Sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, daughter-in-law Sinead, brother Declan, sisters Deirdre and Fiona, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Blanchardstown on Friday afternoon (December 2) from 12.30pm to 1.30pm followed by removal to Glasnevin Crematorium arriving for funeral service at 2pm.

Brenda’s funeral service may be viewed online (live only). Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Kidney Association.  

Bernie Brennan, Creeslough

The death has occurred of Bernie Brennan, Magherablade, Creeslough/Dublin, peacefully in the loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff of St Luke’s Hospital, Dublin.

Beloved husband of Ellen, much-loved father of Karin and Linda and adored grandfather of Lauren, Shannon, Daniel, Brandon, Coran and Courtney. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family, sister Breda, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, son-in-law Patrick, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.  

Bernie reposing at JP Ward & Sons Funeral Home, Sandyford Village. Removal on Thursday morning, December 1 to St Michael’s Church, Creeslough arriving for 11am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in Doe Cemetery. 

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to St. Luke’s Hospital (donation box at church). 

Joe McKelvey, Drumkeen

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital on Monday of Joe McKelvey, Stralongford, Drumkeen (F93 VKH3).

Deeply missed by his loving wife Margaret, children John, Emma and Mark, partners Laura and Dave, grandchildren Sadhbh and Cuan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours. Joe is predeceased by his parents William and Bridget. 

Funeral from his late residence on Thursday at 10.15am going to St. Patrick’s Church, Drumkeen for 11am Requiem Mass. Interment afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Oncology Day Services, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member. House private on the morning of the funeral please.   

Mark McDaid (Ned), Cherry Avenue, Carndonagh

The death has taken place of Mark McDaid (Ned), Cherry Avenue, Carndonagh. Mark will repose at the home of his parents, Neshie and Bernie Ned, Templemoyle, Culdaff.

Mark’s Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday at 11am in St Patrick’s Church, Aughaclay, Malin followed by burial in St Mary’s Cemetery, Lagg, Malin.

Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the Galway University Hospital, c/o any family member.

Mark’s funeral Mass can be viewed live on the Malin Head Community Facebook page. 

Neil Doherty (Roe), Glengollan House, Railway Road, Buncrana

The sudden death has taken place in Glasgow, Scotland of Neil Doherty (Roe), Glengollan House, Railway Road, Buncrana.

Son of the late John and Maureen Doherty (Roe), dear father of  Sophie and brother of Marie, Charlie, John Peter, Philip, Paul, Eddie and the late Tommy.

Funeral arrangements will be confirmed later.     

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