Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday evening, September 13, 2023

The following deaths have taken place:

- Joe McFadden, Gweedore

- Mary McGrath, Moville 

- Damien Blake, Ballybofey / Letterkenny

- Neal Herron, Donegal Town

- Richard Finney, Letterkenny

- Patricia 'Pat' Kerr, Kilmacrennan

- Patrick McGrath, Wexford / Pettigo

- Bernard Egan Snr, Bundoran /Roscommon / Manchester

- Philip McLaughlin (Barr), England / Buncrana

- Eoin Brosnan, Bruckless

Joe McFadden, Gweedore

The death has occurred of Joe Mc Fadden, Curransport, Gweedore, F92 EV20.
Predeceased by his wife Noreen, his Parents Fanny and Niall, his brothers Hughie and Charlie. Survived by his sons Pádraig, Seán and Joseph, daughters Fionnula and Máire, grandchildren, daughters in law, sisters Mary and Grainne, brothers Neddie and Johnny, nieces, nephews and a large circle of family and friends.

His remains are reposing at his late residence. Rosary both nights at 8pm. House private after Rosary until 10am and on the morning of the Funeral.

Funeral from his late residence on Friday, September 15, for 11am Requiem Mass in St Colmcille's Church Knockfola with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery,  Rosary both nights at 8pm. House private after Rosary till 10.00am and on the morning of the Funeral. Mass can be viewed live on Gallagher Funeral Directors Facebook page here.

Mary McGrath, Moville 

The death has taken place at Beach Hill Manor Private Nursing Home, Fahan of Mary McGrath, Moville.

Mary’s remains will leave Liam Collins’ Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh, F93 E4FN this evening, Wednesday at 7pm going to her home.

Mary’s Funeral Mass will take place on Friday at 11am in St Pius X Church, Moville followed by burial in Ballybrack Cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.movilleparish.com

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Beach Hill Manor Patient’s Comfort Fund c/o any family member.

Damien Blake, Ballybofey / Letterkenny

The death has occurred in the loving care of the Donegal Hospice of Damien Blake, Curraghamone, Ballybofey (F93 YW2K) and formerly of The Maples, Letterkenny. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Mary (née Gallagher), son Ríain, parents Laurence and Denise, brothers, mother-in-law Mary Gallagher and the extended Gallagher and Blake families, relatives, friends and neighbours.

Reposing at his late residence from 12 noon to 10pm on both Wednesday, September 13 and Thursday September 14, with Rosary on both nights at 9pm. 

Family time please on the morning of the funeral. Funeral from there on Friday September 15, going to The Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed live on the link https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar followed by burial in Drumboe Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations if wished to the Donegal Hospice c/o Paschal Blake Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

Neal Herron, Donegal Town

The death has occurred suddenly of Neal Herron, Drumlonagher, Donegal Town. Predeceased by his wife, Kate.

Sadly missed by his sons, James and Kevin, his sister Eileen Mc Glone, grandchildren, Callum, Gracie and Tiernan, extended family and friends.

Remains reposing in St Agatha’s Church, Clar from 7pm tonight. Funeral Mass in St Agatha’s Church, Clar on Friday at 11pm with burial immediately afterwards in adjoining Graveyard.

Funeral Mass link: https://mcnmedia.tv/Camera/st-agathas-clar-donegal

House strictly Private at all times. Family flowers only, Donations in lieu, if so desired, to Donegal Community Hospital Patients Comfort Fund care of any family member or Faulkner Funeral Directors.

Richard Finney, Letterkenny

The tragic death has occurred of Richard Finney, Letterkenny, deeply missed by his loving wife Olivia (née Glackin), daughter Mia, son Matthew, parents Anne and Mike Moorcroft (Lisburn), sister Karen and husband Harry Parkinson (Belfast), brother Andrew and wife Kelly Moorcroft (Manchester), granny Maria Moorcroft (Spain), mother and father-in-law Jim and Goretti Glackin (Letterkenny), sister-in-law Louise and husband Declan McCafferty (Ballybofey), sister-in-law Orla and husband Ally Rolland (Edinburgh), nieces, nephews, aunties, uncles, cousins and wide circle of friends.

Richards remains will be reposing at his in-law's residence, the Glackins, in Loughnagin, Letterkenny, (F92K70F) on Wednesday, September 13 until 10pm. Funeral will take place in the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Letterkenny at 10.30am on Thursday, September 14 with burial afterwards in Conwal Cemetry.

Family flowers only please with donations in lieu of flowers to Pieta House c/o any family member or Con McDaid Funeral Directors.

Patricia 'Pat' Kerr, Kilmacrennan

The death has occurred of Patricia 'Pat' Kerr Leiter, Kilmacrennan, (F92 DP62) peacefully at her home.

Deeply regretted by her loving husband Robin, family Ivan and Diane, Janet and Niall, Pamela and Peter, 12 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, brother John, sisters Betty and Esther, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her sisters Ann and Roberta.

Remains reposing at her home. Funeral service on Thursday, September 14 at 1pm in Leiter Presbyterian Church. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Patrick McGrath, Wexford / Pettigo

The death has occurred of Patrick McGrath, The Ballagh, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford and formerly Pettigo.

Beloved husband of the late Maureen, loving father of Jason and the late John, brother of Thelma and the late Kathleen, Mary, Pauline, Angela, Bridie, Jim and Mary and dear grandfather of Heather, Hazel and the late Jack and Gerald.

Sadly missed by his loving son, sister, grandchildren, family, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his home (Eircode Y21 N663) on Wednesday, September 13 from 4pm until 6pm.

Removal from his home on Thursday morning, September 14 to The Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium, Dublin arriving for his Funeral Service at 11.15am followed by cremation. No Flowers Please. Donations, if desired, to The Irish Kidney Association or The Irish Cancer Society can be made online at the following links

Donations to The Irish Cancer Society: https://www.cancer.ie/ways-to-help/donate

Donations to The Irish Kindey Association: https://ika.ie/make-a-contribution/

House private on Thursday, please.

Bernard Egan Snr, Bundoran, Roscommon and Manchester

The death has occurred of Bernard Egan Snr, Bundoran, Boyle, Roscommon and Manchester.

He passed away peacefully at his home in Manchester surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Lucy, (née Barry), Bundoran, and loving father of Bernard Jnr, Jackie, Bernice and Geraldine. Deeply regretted by his loving family, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and all his many relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Breslin's Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran, (F94E92F), on Thursday, September 14 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm, all welcome.

Removal from the Funeral Home on Friday, September 15 at 10.40am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Ninnidh's Cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran.

Bernard's Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie

Philip McLaughlin (Barr), Manchester, England and formerly of Buncrana

The sudden death has occurred of Philip McLaughlin (Barr), Bury, Manchester, England formerly of Leophin, Linsfort, Buncrana.

Much loved Father of Tina, Janine and Philip, dearest brother of Rose, Helen and Brigid and the late John, Pauline and Mary.

Funeral to take place on Thursday, September 21 at St. Bernadette’s Church, Whitefield.

Eoin Brosnan, Drimaghey, Bruckless

The death has occurred suddenly in Melbourne, Australia of Eoin Brosnan, Drimaghey, Bruckless.

Dearly beloved son of Dermot and Maria, brother to Aidan (Roscommon) and Emmett (Meenabrock). Also missed by his sisters-in-law Edel and Becky, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. The family request privacy at this difficult time.

Funeral arrangements later. All enquiries to Derek McCabe Funeral Directors (086) 8900697 or (087) 4689447.

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