Deaths in Donegal, Sunday evening, September 17, 2023

The following deaths have taken place:

- Daniel (Danny) Blair, Bunbeg 

- Jimmy Spratt, Thurles / Bundoran

- Karl Gillespie, Crossroads

- Elizabeth Egan (née McGowan), Bundoran / Ballyshannon / Mullingar

- Michael Gibbons, Clonmany

- Sharlene Gill, Buncrana

- Patricia Duffy, Letterkenny / Derry

- Eamon Kelly,  Pettigo

- Kevin McLaughlin, Fahan

- Alan Hemmings, Dublin and Dungloe

- Rosaleen O’Donnell, Glenties

- Paddy Doherty, Buncrana 

- Ted Ponsonby, Glencar Scotch, Letterkenny

- Pádraig Mac Fhearraigh, Belfast and Donegal

- Philip McLaughlin (Barr), England and Buncrana

- Eoin Brosnan, Bruckless

Daniel (Danny) Blair, Bunbeg
The peaceful death has occurred at his home of Daniel (Danny) Blair, Upper Dore, Bunbeg, F92 V6X0, originally of Glasgow. Predeceased by his parents; Hector & Nellie, brothers; Con, Charlie & John and sister Faye. Sadly missed by his loving wife Anne, sons; Joe & Anthony, in-laws Eileen, Kathleen, Noreen, Jackie & Robert and extended family & friends.

His remains will repose at his home from 4pm today, Sunday and tomorrow, Monday from 11am.  Rosary nightly at 8pm. House private from 10pm to 11am. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, September 19, in St. Mary's Church Derrybeg at 12 noon, with interment afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery.

The Funeral mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page. https://bit.ly/3DoIMm.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice and Donegal Cancer Flights & Services c/o any family member or Kieran Roarty Funeral Director.

Jimmy Spratt, Thurles / Bundoran

The death has occurred of Jimmy Spratt Derryvilla, Glengoole, Thurles, Tipperary, E41 T3C7 / Bundoran.
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents Tom and Bridie, sisters Rosie and Patricia and brother Philip.

Deeply regretted by his devoted wife Eileen, sons James, Thomas, Stephen, Michael, David and Damien, sister Mairead, brothers Thomas, Michael, Marty and John, daughter-in-law Emma, son's partners, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, relatives and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at his home, Derryvilla, Glengoole, E41 T3C7, on Tuesday September 19, from 5pm to 8pm. Arriving at St James Church, Two Mile Borris on Wednesday, September 20, at 10.30am for Requiem Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in Two Mile Borris cemetery. Donations if desired to Home Carers Ireland.

Karl Gillespie, Crossroads

The death has occurred of Karl Gillespie, Crossroads in Birmingham, England. Beloved son of Mary and the late Gregg.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving mother, the extended Gillespie and Gallen families, neighbours, and very many friends.

Funeral arriving at the Church of St. Terese of The Child Jesus, 273 Wellington Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham on Tuesday Sept 19 for Requiem Mass at 10 am, followed by removal  on Thursday Sept 21 to  St. Patrick’s Church Crossroads, Killygordon, arriving at approx. 3pm to repose overnight.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Friday Sept 22 at 11am.  Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live on the St.Patrick’s  Church, Crossroads, Killygordon YouTube Channel. https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish

Elizabeth Egan (née McGowan), Bundoran / Ballyshannon / Mullingar

The death has occurred of Elizabeth Egan (née McGowan), 46 Gaelic Park Drive, Bundoran and formerly of Dunmuckrim, Ballyshannon and Mullingar. September 16 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved and adored mother of Tina, Martin, Michael, David, Richard, Carolann and Donna, mother-in-law to Elaine, Louise, Pamela, Allan and Gary, loving grandmother to her 17 grandchildren and great-grandmother to her six great-grandchildren. Deeply regretted by her loving family, her partner Christy Dowd (Mullingar), her brother John McGowan and wife Grace, her sister Mary Kelly and husband Martin and all her aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by her parents John and Annie McGowan and her beloved daughters Michelle and baby Teresa.

Reposing at Breslin's Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran F94E92F on Sunday evening, September from 5pm to 7pm.

Removal afterwards to her home where she will repose privately for family and close friends only please.

Removal from her late residence on Tuesday morning September 19 at 10.30am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Burial afterwards in St. Joseph's Cemetery, The Rock, Ballyshannon.

Elizabeth's Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the www.magheneparish.ie webcam.

Condolences to the Egan Family can be left in private at www.breslinfunerals.ie

House Private to Family and close Friends only please. Enquiries to Breslin's Funeral Home on 071-9829990

Michael Gibbons, Clonmany

The death has occurred of Michael Gibbons, Beltra Isle of Doy, Clonmany.
The peaceful death has occurred of Michael Gibbons, Beltra, Isle of Doagh, Clonmany at his residence surrounded by his family. Beloved Husband of Helen. Much loved Father of Sheila, Mari, Lily, Catriona and Anne Michelle. Brother of Mary, Sheila and the late Lily. Sadly missed by his sons-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.

Remains reposing at his late residence, with funeral from there Monday morning at 10.20am going to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany for Requiem Mass at 11am, with interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family time from 11pm to 11am.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Irish Cancer Society or St Columbcill village, Cleagh, Clonmany, c/o any Family members. Michael’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on http://www.churchservices.tv/clonmany.

Sharlene Gill, Buncrana

The peaceful death has occurred at her home, surrounded by her loving family, of Sharlene Gill, Lisfannon, Buncrana.

Cherished daughter of John and Breedge Gill, loving sister of William and PJ, cousin Shauna. Sharlene will be sadly missed by her Mum and Dad, Brothers, Sisters in law Shirley and Arlene, her Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and the wider family circle.

Sharlene ‘s remains are reposing at her home. Funeral on Monday September 18, leaving at 10am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Cockhilll with burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. Funeral can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill 

Patricia Duffy, Letterkenny / Derry
The peaceful death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital on Friday September 15, 2023 of Patricia Duffy, formerly from 50 Ard O’Donnell, Letterkenny and Creggan Heights, Derry. 

Deeply missed by her loving sons and daughters Willie, Jimmy, Margarette, Wendy, Keith, Seamus, Donnamarie, Galvin, Roy and Emma, her sister Siobhan and brother Sean, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours. Patricia is predeceased by her husband Jimmy.

Patricia’s remains will be reposing at her daughter Emma’s residence at 32 Céanann View, Carnamuggagh, Mountain Top Letterkenny F92 C79E on Sunday September 17 until 10pm with Rosary at 9pm.

Funeral from there on Monday, September 18 at 10.15am going to St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny. 

Interment afterwards in New Leck Cemetery.  House private on the morning of the funeral please.

Family flowers only please.  Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.

Eamon Kelly, Pettigo

The death has occurred of Eamon Kelly, Sessiagh-Kettle, Pettigo, F94 VW22. Suddenly, beloved husband of Ann, much loved father of Michael, Amanda, Shane & Helen, adored grandad to TJ, Shea, Rian, Ruby-rose, Logan, Finn, Roman, Aiden, & James.

Eamon will repose at his late residence on Sunday until 9pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Mary's church, Pettigo on Monday at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Very deeply regretted by his sorrowing wife, sons, daughters, sons In-law, daughters in-law, grandchildren, brothers Tommy and Willie, and sisters Eileen, Mamie and Bridie. Predeceased by his parents Edward and Bridie, and brother John. relatives friends, and very dear neighbors.

Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/pettigo.

People attending the wake are asked to enter by Lough-Derg Road and exit by Lettercran Road. 

Kevin McLaughlin, Fahan

The death has occurred of Kevin 'Dodley' McLaughlin in Boston on September 6, 2023.

Kevin's remains are reposing at the family home in Ballinahone, Fahan.

Removal from the family home at 10.15am on Monday morning, September 18, to St Mura's Church, Fahan for Requiem Mass at 11.00am.

Interment will take place on Wednesday, September 20, at 11am in St Mura's Cemetery.

Kevin's Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/fahan. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust or c/o any family member.

Alan Hemmings, Dublin and Dungloe

The death has occurred of Alan Hemmings, Ardagh Park, Blackrock, Dublin and Dungloe, Donegal, on September 7, 2023 aged 97.

Pioneering hand-weaver, jazz enthusiast, memoirist (The Friendliness of Total Strangers - a Donegal Weaving Adventure), co-founder of Donegal Design (Croveigh, Donegal) 1951,  founder of hand-weaving venture and craft shop Studio in the Church (Login, Wales) 1977.

Beloved husband of Jane; father of Roger, Guy with wife Dorothy, and Louis with wife Liz; grandfather of Lawrence, with wife Dearbhla and Luke with partner, Ruby.

Rosaleen O’Donnell, Glenties

The death has occurred of Rosaleen O’Donnell, Kilraine, Glenties. Funeral Mass on Monday morning at 11am in St Connell's Church, Glenties, with private burial.

Paddy Doherty, Buncrana

The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Paddy Doherty, Rockytown, Buncrana and formerly of 16 St Columba’s Ave, Buncrana.

Deeply missed by his loving wife Breege, daughter’s Deirdre, Caroline and Trish, sons-in-law Liam and Eunan, grandchildren Olivia, Ben, Beth, Joseph and Lucy, brothers and sisters Neil, Angela, Willie and Bernie, nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.

Remains reposed at his residence on Saturday.

House private on Sunday and Monday, and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral from there on Tuesday, September 19 at 10.15am going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for 11am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Funeral mass can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/Cockhill.

Ted Ponsonby, Glencar Scotch, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Ted Ponsonby, Glencar Scotch, Letterkenny.

Predeceased by his parents Molly and Terry and brother Paul. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Maryline Brument and cherished daughter Sarah, brothers Don and Terry, sisters Carmel and Anius, extended family, neighbours and friends. Maryline’s family Denise Brument (Mother), predeceased by Marius Brument (Father), sisters Sylvie Brument, Annie Brument, Jerome Fisset (brother-in-law) and Florence Brument,

Reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny (F92 XE35) from 2pm to 10pm on Sunday, September 17 where you are invited and most welcome to a celebration of Ted’s life.

Private Cremation on Monday, September 18 in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

No flowers please, donations if wished to HDU and ICU Letterkenny University Hospital c/o Paschal Blake Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny. 

Pádraig Mac Fhearraigh, Belfast and Donegal

Pádraig (Padaí) Mac Fhearraigh, Garraithe na Binne Bradaí, Béal Feirste - a fuair bás go suaimhneach san otharlann i ndiaidh tinneas gairid.

Páirtí ionúin ag Bernie, athair ag Adrian, Cordelia, Donal agus Máire; athair céile Sandy agus Claudia; athair mór ceanúil ag Breandán; agus deartháir dílis ag Anne, Paul agus Briege. Imithe roimhe tá a dheartháir Brian agus a dheirfiúr Margaret.

Beidh Pádraig á fhaire i dTeach Tórraimh Healy Brothers, 56 Br. Bhaile Andarsain, Béal Feirste, BT11 9AN Dé Domhnaigh 10am go dtí 4pm agus Dé Luain ón 10am.

Fágfaidh Pádraig teach an tórraimh ar a 1.30pm Dé Luain le dhul chuig Aifreann an 2.30pm i dTeach Pobail Naomh Muire, Lána an tSéipéil, Béal Feirste BT1 1HH. Dhéanfar é a chréamadh ina dhiaidh sin ag searmanas i gCréamatóiriam Roselawn, BT5 7TZ ar 5.20pm.

In áit bláthanna tabhair síntús más mian leat do Marie Curie.

Pádraig (Padaí) Mac Fhearraigh, Benbradagh Gardens, Belfast and formerly of Donegal, died peacefully at hospital after a short illness .

Beloved partner of Bernie, father of Adrian, Cordelia, Donal and Máire, father-in-law of Sandy and Claudia, loving grandfather of Breandán, devoted brother of Anne, Paul, Briege and the late Brian and Margaret. 

Pádraig's remains will repose at Healy Brothers Chapel of Repose with viewing on Sunday 10am to 4pm and Monday from 10am.

Pádraig will then leave on Monday at 1.30pm to arrive at St Mary's Chapel Lane for 2.30pm Requiem Mass continuing afterwards to Roselawn Crematorium for 5.20pm.

No flowers please. Donations in lieu to Marie Curie.

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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