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Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday evening, November 21, 2023

Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday, November 21, 2023

The following deaths have taken place:

Anthony Warnock, Tullaghan, Co Leitrim 

Denis Martin, Skerries, Dublin and Falcarragh

Mary Doherty, Devlinreagh, Carrigart

Jim Russell, Aughalenty, Letterkenny

Seamus McGrory, England and formerly of Buncrana

Hugh (Hughie) Friel, Blackcastle, Navan, Meath and Fanad

Bernadette McDonough, Dublin and Donegal Town

Anthony Warnock, Tullaghan, Co Leitrim 

The death has occurred of Anthony Warnock, "Hillview", Duncarbery, Tullaghan, Co. Leitrim, November 20 2023, peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Sligo University Hospital.

Beloved husband of Margaret and adored father of Joan and Tony.

Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by his loving wife, daughter, son, son-in-law Declan, daughter-in-law Elita, his beloved grandchildren Aoife, Darragh, Cillian and Niamh, his brothers Sean and Oliver, sisters Mary B., Agnes and Carmel, nieces, nephews and all his many relatives, neighbours and great friends.

Predeceased by his parents Richard and Alice Warnock, his brothers Steven and Jim, sisters Alice, Margaret and Annie, and all the deceased members of the Warnock Family.

Reposing at the Family Home on Wednesday, November 22, from 2pm to 8pm and on Thursday, November 23, from 2pm to 8pm.

House private to Family at all others times and on the morning of the funeral. Removal from the Family Home on Friday morning, November 24, at 10.30am (walking) to arrive at St. Patrick's Church, Tullaghan for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am, burial afterwards in St. Aidan's Cemetery, Kinlough.

Family flowers only please, donations in Memory of Anthony to Sligo Hospital Oncology Unit Trust (S.H.O.U.T) care of donation box at Family Home / Church or by post to Breslin's Funeral Home, Bundoran. 

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

The Warnock Family would like to sincerely thank all the doctors, nurses and staff of the Haematology/Oncology Unit of Sligo University Hospital and the Haematology Unit of Galway University Hospital for all the care and attention Anthony received over the years.

Denis Martin Skerries, Dublin and Falcarragh

The death has occurred of Denis Martin Skerries, Dublin and Falcarragh. 

Husband of the late Irene. Sadly missed by his loving and devoted children Lassie, Joanna and Julie, adored six grandchildren Evan, Jayden, Max, Sam, Irene and Elma, his partner Marie, brothers Sean, Brendan, Hugo and Kevin, nieces, nephews, relatives, extended family and a large circle of friends. 

Reposing at Lannon's Funeral Home Thursday from 6pm to 8pm, removal Friday to St. Patrick's Church, Skerries arriving for 10am Funeral Mass, interment thereafter in Ardla Cemetery. 

Mary Doherty, Devlinreagh, Carrigart

The death has taken place at St Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin of Mary Doherty, Devlinreagh, Carrigart.

Her remains repose at her late residence.

Funeral from there on Wednesday, November 22, going to the Church of St John the Baptist for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Mass can be viewed live on the Mevagh Parish Facebook Page.

Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the Funeral.

Jim Russell, Aughalenty, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Jim Russell, Aughalenty, Letterkenny.

Remains reposing at his home. House private to family friends and neighbours.

Funeral from there on Wednesday, November 22 at 1.15pm going to Trinity Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Letterkenny for service at 2pm with burial afterwards in Gortlee Cemetery.

Family flowers only, please. House private on the morning of the Funeral.

Seamus McGrory, England and formerly of Buncrana

The peaceful death has taken place of Seamus McGrory, Sheldon, Birmingham, England and formerly of Druminderry, Buncrana.

Brother-in-law of Anna Teresa McGrory, St Oliver’s Avenue, Marion Park, Buncrana. Survived by his loving wife Catherine McGrory and children Gerard, Marion, Martin and Paul.

Brother of John-Joe, Lily, Mary, Patrick, Denis, Gerard and Cathal. Predeceased by his parents, Mary and John McGrory.

Funeral will take place at later date in St Thomas Mores Church, Sheldon, Birmingham with burial in Widney Manor Cemetery, Solihull.

Hugh (Hughie) Friel, Blackcastle, Navan, Meath and Fanad

The death has occurred of Hugh (Hughie) Friel, Blackcastle, Navan, Meath and Fanad. Retired member of An Garda Síochána Traffic Corp.

He passed away peacefully, at The Mater Private Hospital, Dublin, surrounded by his loving family and the caring staff. Predeceased by his dad Denis, mother Rose and sister Bridget.

Hughie will be very sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, sons Denis, Darren and Jonathan, daughters-in-law Ruth, Aoife and Lijana, grandchildren Katie, Hugo, Noah, Taylor, Mason, Poppy, Kayden and Skye, brothers John and James (Donegal), sister Ann (Cork), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends.

Reposing at his residence on Tuesday and Wednesday from 3pm to 7pm. Removal Thursday at 9.30am to arrive at St Oliver’s Church, Blackcastle, for 10am Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in St Finian’s Cemetery, Old Athboy Road, Navan.

House Private at all other times, please. Hughie’s family would like to thank the staff of The Mater Private Hospital Dublin for taking care of Hughie with great kindness and affection throughout the course of his time with them and also Dr Seamus Kiernan (Watergate Street Navan) and O'Connor's Pharmacy, Blackcastle.

Bernadette McDonough, Dublin and Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Bernadette McDonough(née Gallagher) Stillorgan, Dublin and Donegal Town. Beloved wife of the late Gerry and loving mother of Gerry Jnr, Paul, Hugh and John. She will be very sadly missed by her family, daughter-in-law Michele, grandchildren Claire, Rachel and David, sister Breege, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Bernadette was predeceased by her sister Mary.

Reposing at Fanagan's Funeral Home, Dundrum, on Tuesday, November 21 from 7pm to 8.30pm. Removal on Wednesday, November 22 to the Church of St Laurence O’Toole, Kilmacud, arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by private cremation at Mount Jerome.

Bernadette's Funeral Mass can be viewed live on this link https://churchmedia.tv/church-of-st-laurence-otoole-kilmacud. No flowers, please.

House strictly private. 

If you have a death or an obituary you wish to have included on Donegal Live, Letterkenny Live or Inish Live, e-mail news@donegallive.ie

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