Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, February 1, 2023

The following deaths have occurred:

Sarah McFadden, Creeslough

Ann Rogers (née Cannon), Scotland / Lettermacaward

Margaret Breslin (née Hanna), Dunkineely

Kathleen Nolan, Mayo / Galway / Malin Head

Michael Doherty (Jack), Kilmacrennan, formerly Ballyliffin

Linda Carson (née Duffy), Dromore, Down, formerly Raphoe

John Gallagher, Shannagh, Laghey

Eddie 'George' Sweeney, Milford

Eilish Tinney, (née McLaughlin), Castlefin 

Hugh Carney, Rathmullan

Andrew McLaughlin, Moville and Maghera

Sarah McFadden, Creeslough

The death has occurred at The Lake House, Nursing home of Sarah McFadden, Killoughcarron, Creeslough.

Her remains reposed at her late residence with later removal to St. Michael’s Church, Creeslough to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass in St. Michael’s Church on Wednesday, February 1 at 11am. Burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery.

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

Ann Rogers (née Cannon), Scotland / Lettermacaward

The death has taken place of Ann Rogers (neé Cannon), Johnstone, Scotland and formerly of Farrigans, Lettermacaward.

Deeply mourned by her husband John, her son Dominick and family-Angela, Ciara & Rebecca, daughter Claire and David. Sadly missed by brothers; Tony, Michael and Colm, her sisters Mary, Dot and Bridie, brothers in law, sisters in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and dear friends.

Funeral Mass at St. Aidan’s Church, Johnstone at 10am on Saturday morning, February 4th.

Funeral may be viewed on live stream, www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZA3CRBP-UWw

Margaret Breslin (née Hanna), Dunkineely

The death has occurred of Margaret Breslin (née Hanna), Brenter, Dunkineely. Peacefully at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her husband Peter, daughters, Nicola and Clódagh, sons Conor and Michael, forever remembered by her parents Packie and Anna Hanna, her brothers Damien, Pauric, David and Mark.

She will be sadly missed by her brothers and sisters-in-law from the Hanna and Breslin families.

Her remains will be reposing at Gallaghers Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles (eircode F94WN24) on Wednesday, February 1 from 5pm until 8pm. Removal from there on Thursday February 2, going to St. Mary’s Church, Killymard, (eircode F94C6T7) for 12noon funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

House strictly private, please.

Kathleen Nolan, Mayo / Galway / Malin Head

The death has occurred of Kathleen of Mayfield, Claremorris, Co. Mayo. And formerly of Kiltormer, Co. Galway and Malin Head. Predeceased by her son Hugh, Kathleen died peacefully at home.

She will be sadly missed by her loving family, husband Alan, sons Brian, Shane and Barry, daughters-in-law Kate (Inisbofin), Sharon (Claremorris), grandchildren, her sister Sheila Woods (England), brother Ignatius (Carndonagh), sisters-in-law Ann and Marie, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at her home (F12RH97) on Wednesday evening, February 1 from from 5pm until 7pm. (House private at all other times please), Removal on Thursday at 12.30pm to St Colman’s Church for Funeral Mass at 1pm with burial afterwards in St Colman’s Cemetery. The family would like to thank you for your understanding at this very difficult time.

Michael Doherty (Jack), Kilmacrennan, formerly Ballyliffin
The death has occurred at 24 Abbey Village, Kilmacrennan of Michael Doherty (Jack), formerly of Magherard, Ballyliffin, Clonmany. Beloved son of the Late Packie and Annie. Deeply loved brother of Mary, Breege, James and Ann. Sadly missed by his Aunt, nephews, nieces, family and friends.

His remains reposing at his sister Ann and brother in law Joseph’s residence, 6 Thornhill Park, Derry, BT48 8PB. Funeral from there travelling via Quigley’s Point on Wednesday morning, February 1, at 10.45am going to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany for Requiem Mass at 12 noon with interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to St Columbcille Village, Cleagh, Clonmany c/o any family member. Family time please from 10pm to 11am. Michael’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on St Mary's Clonmany Church Clonmany.

Linda Carson (née Duffy), Down / Raphoe

The death has occurred of Linda Carson (née Duffy), Dromore, Down, formerly Raphoe
Peacefully at home, Blackskull Road, Dromore, formerly of The Diamond, Raphoe, Linda (nee Duffy), dearly loved wife of Trevor, loving mother of Chloe, mother in law of Nicholas, much loved daughter of Beatrice and the late Eddie and cherished sister of Gillian, Nuala, Michael, Veronica and Sean.

Funeral service in Banbridge Road Presbyterian Church, Dromore, BT25 1AD on Wednesday, February 1 at 12 noon. No flowers please. Donations if desired for Banbridge Road Presbyterian Church Building Fund. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all the family and her friends. 

John Gallagher, Laghey
The death has occurred of John Gallagher, Laghey, peacefully, at his residence (Leeds, UK). Predeceased by his sister, Mary. Sadly missed by his brother Michael & family (Shannagh), his sisters, Peggy (Peter Sweeney and family, Donegal Town) and Philomena (Bobby O'Hara and family, Lagheybarr). Further funeral arrangements to follow.

Eddie 'George' Sweeney, Milford
The death has occurred of Eddie ‘George’ Sweeney, Golan, Milford, F92 X379, January 29, peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital. Predeceased by his wife Julia. Deeply regretted by his loving family Denis, Winnie, Margaret, Edward and Julie, sons-in-law Paddy, Michael, and Seamus, daughters-in-law Yoko and Teresa, grandchildren, brothers Leo (Philadelphia), sisters Sarah Kelly (Golan) and Margaret Deeney (London), extended family and friends.

Remains reposing at his home. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, February 1, at 12 noon in St Brigid’s Church, Golan.

Burial afterwards in Milford Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations if desired, to The Renal Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.

Eilish Tinney, Castlefin
The death has occurred January 30 of Eilish Tinney (née McLaughlin) RIP formerly of Donaghmore House, Castlefin and lately of Tonragee, Ballyshannon. Beloved Wife of the Late Barney. Dearly loved sister of Michael (Mack), Seamus and Evelyn (Connelly). Predeceased by her sisters Dympna McConnell, Phyllis Wright and Patricia Gavigan. Queen of The Most Holy Rosary Pray for Her.

Reposing at her niece Elaine Monaghan's home at Tonragee, Ballyshannon, with remains removal to St Mary's Church Castlefin, to repose overnight. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 12 noon.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed on the Parish website. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing brothers, sister, nieces, nephews, family and friends. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul.

Hugh Carney, Rathmullan
The death has taken place in Larbert, Scotland, of Hugh Carney, Craig, Rathmullan. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife, Cathy, daughter Claire, sons Christopher, Gerard and Paul, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends, sisters Kathleen Smith, (York), Breid McGarvey, (Rathmullen) and Anne Moy, (Glenfinn). Pre-deceased by his son Derek, brothers Tommy and Paddy and his parents Tommy and Brigid Carney.

Hugh's funeral Mass will take place in Larbert RC Chapel at 10am on Wednesday, February 8, with interment afterwards in the local Cemetery.

Andrew McLaughlin, Moville and Maghera
The death has occurred of Andrew McLaughlin, 149 Glen Rd, Maghera, Co Derry BT46 5JN and formerly of Moville.
Beloved husband of Mary (née Gallagher) and devoted father of Caoimhe. Son of the late Charlie and Peggy and brother of Sadie Travers, Margaret Cavanagh, Michael Gerard, Annemarie, Therese Lynch, Eamon, Caroline Irwin and Josephine O'Connor. 

Deeply regretted by sorrowing wife, daughter, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, and wider family circle. Funeral arrangements later.  

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