Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, March 1, 2023

The following deaths have occurred:

- Mary (May) Griffin (née Devenney), Drumboe Cottages, Stranorlar

- Patricia O'Halloran, (née Toland), Carricknahorna, Cashelard, Ballyshannon

- Bernard Harkin, GaddyDuff, Clonmany

- Sheila Boyle (née Greene), Fawans, Termon

- Eileen Kennedy (née McDermott), Ernedale Heights Ballyshannon

- Míchéal Cunningham, 14 Sliabh Liag Avenue, Carrick Upper

- Seamus McKinney, formerly of Bootagh, Lecamy, Carndonagh

- Maureen Lynch (née Gallagher), London and formerly of Dromore, Ballintra

- Simon Nolan, London and Donegal Town

- Feargus Ó Raghallaigh, Dunfanaghy, Donegal / Dublin

Mary (May) Griffin (née Devenney), Drumboe Cottages, Stranorlar

The death has occurred of Mary (May) Griffin (née Devenney), Drumboe Cottages, Stranorlar, Donegal, F93 YFF2.

Peacefully at St. Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Gerry and much loved mother of Larry, Christina, Kenny, Mary (Mc Ginty) Seamus, Ann,(Laverty) Gerard, Tony, Sharon, (Ward) and the late Noel and Martin, cherished sister of the late Jimmy and Patrick.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sons, daughters, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, extended family and friends.

Remains reposing at her home on Wednesday March 1, from 5pm.

Funeral leaving her home on Friday March 3 at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate Stranorlar at 11am. Interment afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery.

The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar 

Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired to the patients' comfort fund, St Joseph’s Community Hospital, care of any family member.

Family time from 10pm until 11am each day, and on the morning of the funeral please.

Patricia O'Halloran, (née Toland), Carricknahorna, Cashelard, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Patricia O'Halloran (née Toland), Carricknahorna, Cashelard, Ballyshannon. Peacefully at Brentwood Manor, Convoy, surrounded by her family.
Predeceased by her father George, mother Bridget, brother's George Frances, Willie and sister Mary Bridget. Forever remembered by her children Christine (William), Martin (Donna), Margaret (Neil) and Patricia. She was much loved by her grandchildren Naomi, Calum, Dylan, Grace, John, Adam and Shay.

Sadly missed by her sister Theresa (John), brothers Eddie (Jackie), Brendan and Patrick, sisters-in-law Joan and Philomena, nephews and nieces and all extended family and friends.
Reposing at her daughter Christine Dinsmore's residence Glasbolie, Ballintra.

House private at all times, please. Removal on Thursday morning, March 2 to St Mary’s Church, Cashelard for 11am funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
All enquiries to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home at (087) 2218483.

Bernard Harkin, Gaddyduff, Clonmany

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Bernard Harkin, Gaddyduff, Clonmany. He will be missed by his wife Mary his loving children Lenore, Daniel, Lisa, BJ, Gareth, Philip, Grace, Emmet, his cherished grandchildren brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews and the wider family circle.
Reposing at his residence. Funeral on Friday leaving at 10.15am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary's Church, Clonmany with burial afterwards in the new cemetery. Family Time from 10pm to 11am.
Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/clonmany

Sheila Boyle (née Greene), Fawans, Termon

The death has occurred of Sheila Boyle (née Greene), Fawans, Termon, F92 XDX9, and formerly of Glasgow. She passed away peacefully at her home.
Deeply regretted by her daughters Katrina and Michelle, son-in-law Enda, grandchildren Lauren, Liam and Maria, great-grandsons Kenzie, Conor and Liam, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her sister Mary and brothers Bernard, Eddie and Jimmy.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, March 1, at 11am in St Columba's Church, Termon. Cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, at 4pm.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Columba’s Church Termon on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/termon
Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Eileen Kennedy (née McDermott), Ernedale Heights Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Eileen Kennedy (née McDermott), Ernedale Heights Ballyshannon.
She passed away peacefully at the Ballyshannon Community Nursing Unit. Predeceased by her father Terry, mother Kathleen, brother Terence and sister Mary Rose. Eileen will be forever remembered by her husband Ted, and children Trisha (Chris), Deirdre (Paul), Christopher (Catherine RIP), Claire (Sean) and Gary (Hanna).
She was much loved by her grandchildren Damien, Leigh, Bryan, Kealan, Evie, Hazel, Marcella, Katie, Greg, Lynsey, Jack, Rebecca, Conor and Odhran and her great-grandchildren, Ciaran, Michael, Teddy, Alex, Emmet, Isla, Ava, Lewis, Bobby and Jamie.
She will be sadly missed by her sisters Molly Ferguson (Michael), Belleek and Ester Hanley (Michael RIP), Cork.
Reposing at her late residence. Removal on Wednesday at 10.15am to arrive at St Joseph’s Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if so desired to the Ballyshannon Community Nursing Unit c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors or any family member.
House private to family on the morning of the funeral, please.

Míchéal Cunningham, 14 Sliabh Liag Avenue, Carrick Upper

The death occurred of Míchéal Cunningham, 14 Sliabh Liag Avenue, Carrick Upper. He passed away peacefully in Killybegs Community Hospital in the excellent care of the Palliative Care team.
Predeceased by his brothers Proinnsias, Hugh and Conall, he will be sadly missed by his sisters Máire, Lucy and Cáit, his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and wide circle of relatives, neighbours and friends.
His remains will be reposing at the old family home, 14 Sliabh Liag Avenue, Carrick Upper. The house will be private from 10pm–11am. Removal to St Columba’s Church, Carrick for funeral Mass on Wednesday, March 1, at 1pm with burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations, if desired to the Killybegs Community Hospital, c/o Curran’s Funeral Services.

Seamus McKinney, formerly of Bootagh, Lecamy, Carndonagh

The death has taken place at Beach Hill Manor Nursing Home, Lisfannon, Buncrana of Seamus McKinney, formerly of Bootagh, Lecamy, Carndonagh.
Remains reposing at the home of his sister-in-law, Mary McKinney, Bootagh, Lecamy, Carndonagh, F93 YE27. Family time please from 11pm to 11am.
Funeral from there on Wednesday, March 1 at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Bocan, Culdaff followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Beach Hill Manor Nursing Home Patient’s Comfort Fund c/o any family member.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.culdaffparish.com

Maureen Lynch (née Gallagher), London and formerly of Dromore, Ballintra

The death has occurred of Maureen Lynch (née Gallagher), London and formerly of Dromore, Ballintra. She passed away peacefully at St Thomas’s Hospital, London. Removal from Carty and Gilmartins Funeral Home Kinlough on Wednesday, March 1 at 5pm via Rossnowlagh and Dromore, Ballintra to arrive at St Brigid’s Church Ballintra for prayers at 6pm and to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass on Thursday, March 2 at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
This Mass can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/ballintra
Family flowers only, donations in lieu of so desired to:
https://in memory.diabetes.org.uk/fundraising/maureen-lynch-nee-gallagher or c/o Jackie Carron Funeral Directors

Simon Nolan, London and Ballydevitt, Donegal Town

The death has occurred peacefully at his home in Shirley, Croydon, of Simon Nolan, formerly of Ballydevitt, Donegal Town.
Predeceased by his parents, Ann and Matthew, he is dearly loved and sadly missed by his wife, Philomena (née McGinty, Townawilly), children, Isabella, Caoimhe, Matthew and Noelle.
Funeral arrangements are to be announced at a later date.

Feargus Ó Raghallaigh, Dunfanaghy, Donegal / Dublin

The death has occurred of Feargus Ó Raghallaigh, Dunfanaghy, Donegal / Dublin.
Died suddenly February 14 at his home in Waikanae, New Zealand, aged 74.

He will be forever loved and sadly missed by Miriam and their daughters Holly and Kate, his siblings Rónán, Éirnín, Dairine, Ultan, Feilim, Tomás and Siún, extended family and his many friends both in Ireland and New Zealand.

Predeceased by his partner Trish and his parents Caitlín and Séamus.
The funeral service will take place in Waikanae on March 7, 11am (New Zealand local time). Service can be viewed online, link here. 
A memorial service will take place on Sunday, March 12, 3pm, Dublin Unitarian Church, St Stephen’s Green.

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