Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday evening, July 12, 2023

The following deaths have occurred:

- Tracy Alice Griffin, Ballybofey

- Mary Gillespie, Tullyarvan, Buncrana

- John Mandy McGee, London / Falcarragh

- Johnny McColgan, Castlefin

- Daniel Maloney, Brackenstown, Swords / Carrick

- Paddy Kennedy, London / Meath / Carrick

Tracy Alice Griffin, Ballybofey

The death has occurred of Tracy Alice Griffin, Tivockmoy, Ballybofey, F93 A31W.
Suddenly in Consett, Co. Durham, June 28, 2023. Beloved daughter of Kevin and Alice Griffin, much loved mother of Katiellen and Olivia, loving grandma of Niamh, Noah, Freddie, Ada and Willow, cherished sister of Kevin, Barry and John.

Reposing at her parents home, Tivockmoy, Ballybofey on Thursday July 13 from 4pm. Funeral from her parents home on Friday 14th July at 9.15 a.m. for Requiem Mass at 10 a.m. in The Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar. Interment afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery. The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust c/o Charles Lynch, Funeral Director. Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by her entire family circle.

Mary Gillespie, Tullyarvan, Buncrana

The peaceful death has occurred of Mary Gillespie, Tullyarvan, Buncrana. Mary is predeceased by her late husband James, son Seamus and grandson Mark.

Mary will be sadly missed by her daughter Roma, sons Packie, Martin and daughter in law Noeleen, her brother Dinney, sisters Annie and Bridget, brother in law Patrick, her cherished grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and the wider family circle. Mary's remains will be reposing at her home from 3pm today, Wednesday.

Funeral on Friday leaving at 10.15am going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill with burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.    Funeral can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill

John Mandy McGee, London / Falcarragh

The death has taken place in London of John Mandy McGee, London and of Killult, Falcarragh. Predeceased by his parents Manus and Nellie, brothers Pat and Seamus, Survived by his brothers Manus and Joe, sister Ann, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews and a circle of family and friends.

Requiem Mass on Thursday, July 13 at 11am in Church of Christ the King, Gortahork with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live at: www.mcnmedia.tv./camera/christ-the-king-gortahork or Gallagher Funeral Directors Facebook page.

Johnny McColgan, Castlefin

The death has occurred of Johnny McColgan, 359, Grahamsland, Castlefin, (F93 W9NW).
Peacefully at the Donegal Hospice surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his beloved wife and soul mate May, his father and mother, John and Elizabeth and sister Phyllis, Castlefin. Beloved father of Patrick (Jackie), Anthony (Noelle), Sharon (Kevin) and Damien (Katrina). Dearly loved by all his grandchildren. Beloved brother of Margaret, Marion, Frances and brother-in-law to Pearse, Davey, Declan, Aidan, Geraldine, Dougie and the late Seamus and Patsy.

Dearly loved and sadly missed by his loving sons, daughter, sisters, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

Remains reposing at his late residence. Funeral leaving from his late residence on July 13 at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Castlefin at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, directly to the Donegal Hospice at https://www.idonate.ie/cause/donegalhospice or any family member. Family time from 10pm till 12 noon onwards and from 9.30am on the morning of the funeral. Rosary nightly at 9pm.

Daniel Maloney, Brackenstown, Swords / Carrick

The death has taken place of Daniel (Donal) Maloney of St Cronan’s Cottages, Brackenstown, Co Dublin formally Aughera, Carrick, on June 22. Donal passed away peacefully at Rush Nursing Home. Beloved brother of Brigid McHugh and Cathal Maloney.

Reposing on Thursday, July 13, at Jennings Funeral Home, Oscar Traynor Road from 3pm to 5pm. Removal on Friday, July 14, to St Cronan’s Church Brackenstown, Swords arriving at 9.50am for 10am Mass. Funeral afterwards to Glasnevin Crematorium for 11.30 service.

For those who would have liked to attend the funeral but are unable to, a video link of the Funeral Mass can be viewed by clicking the following link at 10am on July 14: https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-cronans-church-brackenstown-swords

The Crematorium Service will be streamed live on Friday morning at 11:30am via the following link.
https://www.dctrust.ie/location/glasnevin/chapel-webstream.html

Paddy Kennedy, Meath / Carrick

The death has occurred of Paddy Kennedy, Ealing, London, Dunshaughlin, Co Meath and formerly of Meenaneary. He passed away peacefully after a short illness in London, surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband of Catherine, and much-loved father to Sinéad, Caitríona and Niamh and their partners Joe, Cathal and Paul. Paddy will be sadly missed by his heartbroken family, brothers Gerry, Teague, Noel, Aidan and Jimmy, his sisters Máire, Cáit, Ann and Martina, his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, cousins and a large circle, neighbours and friends at home and abroad.

Reposing at his late residence (51 Ardlea, Dunshaughlin, A85DY26) from 4pm – 10pm on Wednesday, July 12. The house is strictly private to the family at all other times. Removal from Dunshaughlin to his late residence in Meenaneary on Thursday morning. Reposing from 4pm – 10pm on Thursday, July 13 and from 2pm – 10pm on Friday, July 14. The house is private to the family at all other times and on the morning of the funeral.
 
Removal to St. Patrick’s Church, Meenaneary on Saturday, July 15, for funeral Mass at 12 noon with burial afterwards in St. Columba’s Cemetery, Carrick. Family flowers only please, donations, if desired, to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Fund, through Curran’s Funeral Services or any family member.
  
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