Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, January 11, 2023

The following deaths have occurred:

- Fionnuala Bryson (née Colhoun), Derry / St Johnston

- Daniel (Danny) O'Donnell Athlone / Letterkenny

- Mary McKelvey, Carricknamana, Killygordon

- Teresa Duncan, Letterkenny

- Barney McGrath, Castlederg and Pettigo

- Fionnuala Bryson, Derry and St Johnston

- Peggy McGlinchey, Buncrana

- Rose Conaghan, Meenlaragh, Gortahork

- Marie Brennan, (née Anderson), Ballydevitt, Donegal Town 

- Denis Boyle, 33, Wolfe Tone Place, Glencar, Letterkenny

- Peter Friel, Araheera, Fanad Head and Ballure

- Anne Connolly, Old Road, Mountcharles, Ballintra, and Rathfarnham, Dublin

- Thomas McGowan, (Tommy), Portnason, Ballyshannon

- Sean Boyle, Creevy, Ballyshannon 

- Terence (Terry) Friel, Skerries, Dublin/Stranorlar

- James (Jim) Duffy, 473 Killea Cottages, Killea

- Jacqueline (Jackie) Queen, (née Harron), Main Street, Ballintra and late of Cambuslang, Glasgow 

Fionnuala Bryson (née Colhoun), Derry / St Johnston

The death has occurred of Fionnuala Bryson (née Colhoun), Derry / St Johnston. January 10, 2023 beloved wife of Liam, (formerly of Slievemore Park and St Johnston), loving mother of Mark, Stephen, David, Anna and the late Jonathan, devoted grandmother of Dayle, Carla, Saoirse, Megan, Saoirse, Aoife, Caitlin, Christian, Shannon, Oisin, and Holly and a dear sister and aunt.

Fionnuala reposing at her home, 47 Hampstead Park, Derry, BT48 7RX. Funeral from there on Thursday at 11.30 am for 12noon Requiem Mass in St Patrick's Church, Pennyburn. Interment afterwards in St Baithin's Cemetery, St Johnston.

Family time please from 10pm to 11am.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Friends of Altnagelvin (Ward 26), C/o Mr Brian Moran, MDEC Unit, Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry, BT47 6SB.

Daniel (Danny) O'Donnell Athlone / Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Daniel (Danny) O'Donnell, Ballybay, Kiltoom, Athlone, Roscommon / Athlone, Westmeath / Letterkenny.

Peacefully on Tuesday January 10 2023. Ballybay, Kiltoom, Athlone and formerly of Carrenagh, Letterkenny.

Predeceased by his parents Willie and Mary, sister Margaret and brother Liam. Sadly missed by his loving wife Carmel, daughter Mary, son Tony, grandson Yurii, brothers Bob (Coventry) and Francie (Carrenagh, Letterkenny), in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends.

Private cremation will take place for family members only. House private please. No flowers please.

Mary McKelvey, Carricknamana, Killygordon

The death has occurred, peacefully, in the loving care of her family and staff at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, of Mary Mc Kelvey, Carricknamana, Killygordon, and who resided later at the home of her daughter, Deirdre, in Swords, Dublin.

Beloved wife of the late Seamus and much loved mother of Declan, Deirdre and cherished sister of the late Joseph. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving son, daughter, son in law Ivan, grandchildren Grace, Hannah and their dog Bobby, extended family and friends.

Remains reposing at her late residence at Carricknamana, from 6pm on Wednesday, Jan 11. Funeral leaving from there on Friday, Jan 13, at 12.30pm for Requiem Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon at 1pm.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live on the St.Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon, Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/StPatricksCrossroads/

Teresa Duncan, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Teresa Duncan, 3 James Larkin Court, Oldtown, Letterkenny. Sadly missed by her husband Tony, sons John and Liam, daughters Emma, Lisa and Ashlinn, nephew Micky, grandchildren, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her infant son Shane.

Remains will repose at The Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, from 6pm - 8pm on Thursday, January  12. You are welcome to sympathise with Teresa's family at her late residence. Cremation will take place on Friday January 13 in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cancer Research c/o Jim McGlynn, Funeral Directors, Glencar, Letterkenny, or any family member. 

Barney McGrath, Castlederg and Pettigo

The death has occurred of Barney McGrath, 25, Hillview Park, Castlederg, Co. Tyrone and Pettigo.

Beloved husband of Joan, much loved father of Patrick (Shelley), Anthony, and Christopher, loving grandad of Sorcha, Thomas and Charlie, dearest brother of the late Jim, Mary and baby Mark. 

Barney's remains will repose at his home. Removal from his home on Wednesday at 5.40pm to arrive at St. Patrick's Church, Castlederg at 6pm to repose overnight.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 10am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.

The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam on https://www.churchservices.tv/castleder

The house is private to family and close friends. 

Fionnuala Bryson, Derry and St Johnston

The death has occurred of Fionnuala Bryson (née Colhoun), Derry and St Johnston.

Beloved wife of Liam, (formerly of Slievemore Park and St Johnston), loving mother of Mark, Stephen, David, Anna and the late Jonathan, devoted grandmother of Dayle, Carla, Saoirse, Megan, Saoirse, Aoife, Caitlin, Christian, Shannon, Oisin, and Holly and a dear sister and aunt.

Fionnuala will be reposing at her home, 47 Hampstead Park, Derry, BT48 7RX. Funeral from there on Thursday at 11.30am for 12 noon Requiem Mass in St Patrick's Church, Pennyburn. Interment afterwards in St Baithin's Cemetery, St Johnston. Family time please from 10pm to 11am.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Friends of Altnagelvin (Ward 26), c/o  Brian Moran, MDEC Unit, Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry, BT47 6SB. 

Peggy McGlinchey, Buncrana

The death has taken place in Beach Hill Manor, Fahan of Peggy McGlinchey, 19 St Egney’s Terrace, Buncrana.

Wife of the late Danny McGlinchey, dear mother of Rita and Susan, much loved grandmother of Emily, Amy, Stephan, Fiona and Lisa.

Remains reposing at McLaughlin’s funeral home, Buncrana with viewing from 2-4pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Removal from there on Friday at 4pm going to her residence.

Funeral from there on Saturday going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for 11am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Rose Conaghan, Meenlaragh, Gortahork

The death has taken place in the Lakehouse Nursing Home, Portnablagh of Rose Conaghan, Meenlaragh, Gortahork.

Survived by her brother Peadar and sister-in-law Mary, nieces, nephews and a circle of family.

Remains reposing at Christ the King Church, Gortahork. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, January 11, at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://mcnmedia/tv/camera/christ-the-king-gortahork.

Marie Brennan (née Anderson), Ballydevitt, Donegal Town 

The death has occurred of Marie Brennan (née Anderson), Ballydevitt, Donegal Town. She passed away peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital. 

Remains reposing at her late residence. Marie’s remains will leave there on Wednesday at 6.20pm to arrive at St Mary’s Church, Killymard for 7pm to reside overnight.

Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am with burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. 

House private please.  

Denis Boyle, 33, Wolfe Tone Place, Glencar, Letterkenny

The sudden death has taken place at his home of Denis Boyle, 33, Wolfe Tone Place, Glencar, Letterkenny, retired staff of the Dept. of Justice, Limerick.

Predeceased by his parents Charlie and Anna and brother Patrick (Paddy). Deeply regretted by his brother Charlie (Chucky) and wife Aishling (Bruckey, Cashelgar, County Galway), nephews Dylan and Sean, nieces Anna and Laura, extended family, wide circle of friends and neighbours.

Reposed at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny with later removal to St. Eunan’s Cathedral for Reception Prayers to repose overnight for 11am Requiem Mass on Wednesday, January 11, which can be viewed online by using the following link https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny  followed by interment in the family plot in New Leck Cemetery.

Flowers welcome or donations, if wished, to the Society of Vincent de Paul c/o Paschal Blake Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

Peter Friel, Araheera, Fanad Head and Ballure

The death has taken place of Peter Friel, Araheera, Fanad Head and Ballure. He passed away peacefully at Ard Aoibhinn Nursing Home, Carndonagh.
 
His remains will repose at Ballure, Fanad (F92 E034). Removal from there at 10.30am on Wednesday, January 11, arriving at St Mary's Church, Fanavolty for 11am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard
 
Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
 
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Ard Aoibhinn Unit, Carndonagh c/o any family member or Eamonn Scott Funeral Directors. 

Anne Connolly, Old Road, Mountcharles, Ballintra, and Rathfarnham, Dublin

The death has occurred of Anne Connolly, Old Road, Mountcharles, Ballintra, and Rathfarnham, Dublin.

She passed away peacefully, at Sligo University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Sadly missed by her beloved partner, Jimmy McGroarty, Brownhall, Ballintra, her sisters, Rita, Eileen and her brother Ronnie. Deeply regretted by her niece, Aisling, her nephews, Michael, Patrick, Andrew and Eoin, grandnieces, grandnephews and all extended family.

Anne's remains reposed at St Brigid's Church, Ballintra overnight. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am, with further arrangements to be announced later.

Anne's Funeral Mass can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/Ballintra

Thomas McGowan, (Tommy), Portnason, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Thomas McGowan, (Tommy), Portnason, Ballyshannon. He passed away peacefully at Sligo University Hospital surrounded by his caring family.

Predeceased by his parents Phil and Elizabeth. Tommy will be forever remembered by his wife, Maura, daughters Deirdre (Justin), Sinead (John) and Nuala (Glenn). Much loved by his grandchildren Cora, Rory, Robyn and Luke.

Reposed at McGee’s Funeral Home, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon. Removal from his late residence on Wednesday at 10.30am to arrive at St. Joseph's Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am, followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan at 2pm.

Donations in lieu of flowers to the Ballyshannon Community Nursing Unit c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon or any family member.

House private to family, neighbours and close friends.

Sean Boyle, Creevy, Ballyshannon

The sudden death has occurred of Sean Boyle, Creevy, Ballyshannon.

Sadly missed by his son Anthony (Louise), daughters Nicola (Mark) and Rhona (Peter) their mother Angela, grandchildren AJ, Catie, Micheál, Cormac, Liam, Richard and Eimear. Predeceased by his brother Packie and sadly missed by his sisters Anne, Mai and brother Louis, nieces, nephews and all his extended family and his wide circle of friends.  

Reposing at John McGee & Sons Funeral Home, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon on Wednesday from 4pm to 8pm. Removal from his late residence, Creevy, Ballyshannon on Thursday at 10.30am going to St. Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for 11am funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the Abbey Cemetery.

House private at all time please. 

Sean's Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon

Family flowers only please. All enquiries to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home on 087 2218483.  

Terence (Terry) Friel, Skerries, Dublin/Stranorlar

The death has occurred of Terence (Terry) Friel, Skerries, Dublin/Stranorlar, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.

Sadly missed by his loving wife and best friend Mary, children Tara, Caroline and Niall, adored five grandchildren Olan, Ali, Dara, Fionn and Orla, brothers Mel, Seamus and Ernan, sons-in-law Ciarán, Oisin and Eoin, nieces, nephews, relatives, extended family and a large circle of friends.

Reposing at his residence, removal Wednesday to St Patrick's Church, Skerries, arriving for 10am Funeral Mass, burial afterwards in Ardla Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society, Those who cannot attend the funeral Mass please click on link: https://churchmedia.tv/st-patricks-skerries

James (Jim) Duffy, 473 Killea Cottages, Killea

The peaceful death occurred of James (Jim) Duffy, 473 Killea Cottages.

Predeceased by his wife Mary, son Martin, brother Richard and sister Mary. Deeply missed by his loving daughters, sons, sons-in-law and daughters-in-law. Jackie and Tommy, Bernadette and Raymond, Shaun and Paula, Rosemary and Gerald, Brendan and Clare, his brother Hugh (Limerick) and sisters Lily Lyden and Jean Keys, (Scotland), grandchildren Shauna, Anthony, Megan, Matthew, Luke, Daniel, Annie, Holly, James, Lily, Connor and Ronan.

Remains reposing at his late residence. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, January 11 at 12 noon in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Killea, with burial afterwards in Newtowncunningham Cemetery.

It can be viewed at: https://www.churchservices.tv/killea

Family time on the morning of the funeral, please. Any enquiries to Con McDaid, Funeral Directors.

Jacqueline (Jackie) Queen, (née Harron), Main Street, Ballintra and late of Cambuslang, Glasgow

The death has occurred of Jacqueline (Jackie) Queen (née Harron), Main Street, Ballintra and late of Cambuslang, Glasgow.

She passed away peacefully, in her Glasgow home, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, January 4.

Predeceased by her parents Johnny and Annie Harron and her brother, Billy. Sadly missed by her partner Colin, daughters Carol, Laura and Julie, her grandchildren and great-grandchild, her sister, Elizabeth, brother-in-law Robert, nieces Diane, Cheryl, and Lauren and nephew Kyle (Ballybofey).

Funeral arrangements in Glasgow are to be confirmed at a later date.

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