Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, December 19, 2023

The following deaths have taken place:

- John Patrick Begley, St Johnston and Derry City

- Bill (William) Duncan, Drumconnor, Mountcharles

- Maureen Boyle, née Doherty, Manorcunningham and Killygordon

- Charlie Canon, Dunmore, Carrigart

- John Gallagher (John the Barber), Aboligan, Dungloe

- Thomas Loughrey, Main St., Kerrykeel

- Nathaniel Buchanan, Tirhomin, Milford

John Patrick Begley, St Johnston and Derry City

The death occurred of John Patrick Begley, St Johnston and Derry City on November 27.

Much loved husband of Jean, his sons Stephen and Jason, stepdaughter Amanda, his sister and brother Rebecca and Wiliam, grandchildren, step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his parents Winifred and Patrick, sisters Dolores and Maura RIP.

Prayers at 2pm Wednesday, December 20, in St Baithin’s Church, St Johnston for with burial of his ashes afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. 

Bill (William) Duncan, Drumconnor, Mountcharles

The sudden death has occurred of Bill (William) Duncan, Drumconnor, Mountcharles.

Sadly missed by his wife Celine, his daughter Belinda (Robbie), his sons Glen (Fiona), and Lucas (Lisa), grandchildren, Amy, Lily, and Rossa, his brother Frederick (Viola), his sister Joyce (Billy), nieces and nephews and extended family. Predeceased by his parents Fred and Ida.
His remains will be reposing at Gallagher's Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles, (eircode F94X02N) on Tuesday, December 19, from 4pm until 8pm.
 
Removal from there on Wednesday, December 20, going to St. John’s Church Inver, for funeral services at 2pm, with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
 
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to Irish Lung Fibrosis association.
 
House strictly private, please.

Maureen Boyle, née Doherty, Manorcunningham and Killygordon

The death has taken place of Maureen Boyle, née Doherty, Manorcunningham F92 C5X0 and formerly from The Curragh, Killygordon.

Deeply missed by her loving son Shaun and husband Douglas Westfall Boyle, daughters Sharon and husband Andrew Clarke, and Anita and husband Andrew Dowds, grandchildren Dean, Ella, Úna, Ruairí, Cónor and Noah, sister Frances McGowan (Noel), brothers Joey (Marian), Michael (Laura), Kieran (Monica) and Lawrence (Shirley), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Maureen is predeceased by her husband John in 2007. Maureen’s remains are reposing at her late residence from 11am until 10pm on Tuesday, December 19 with Rosary at 9pm.

Funeral from there on Wednesday, December 20, at 10.15am going to All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/newtowncunningham.

Interment afterwards in St. Columba’s Church Cemetery, Drumoghill. Family time on the morning of the Funeral, please. Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Cancer Care West c/o any family member.

Charlie Canon, Dunmore, Carrigart

The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Charlie Canon, Dunmore, Carrigart.

His remains are reposing at the residence of his nephew Danny Cannon, Dunmore.

Funeral from there on Tuesday, December 19, going to the Church of St John the Baptist for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

John Gallagher (John the Barber), Aboligan, Dungloe

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of John Gallagher, John the Barber, Aboligan, Dungloe, F94 F5D8.

His remains are reposing at his home with Rosary at 8pm. Family time please from 10pm and on the morning of the Funeral.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 12 noon in St Patrick’s Church, Meenacross with interment afterwards in Maghery Cemetery.

Thomas Loughrey, Main St., Kerrykeel 

The peaceful death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Thomas Loughrey, Main St., Kerrykeel.

Predeceased by his parents Tommy and Josie, brother Patrick and sister Cecelia.

Deeply regretted by his brothers Joachim (Kerrykeel), John (Letterkenny), sisters Kathleen (Dublin) and Sr. Isobel (Bla, Wicklow), sisters-in-law Janet and Mary, brothers-in-law Pat Lynch and Barry Mc Fadden, nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives and friends.

Reposing at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kerrykeel.

Funeral Service in the Church at 12 noon on Tuesday, December 19, followed by interment in Milford Cemetery.

Family flower only please, donations in lieu of flower to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.

Nathaniel Buchanan, Tirhomin, Milford

The death has taken place of Nathaniel Buchanan, Tirhomin, Milford. 

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Maureen, sister Anna, brothers Jim, John, Willie, Fulton, Desmond, Victor, Francis and Kenneth, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his brother Sam.

Remains reposing at his home with wake on Tuesday, December 19 and Wednesday, December 20. Funeral service on Thursday, December 21, at 1pm in Milford Presbyterian Church followed by committal in the adjoining cemetery.

Family time on the morning of the Funeral, please.

Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer Society of Ireland and Donegal Hospice, c/o Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.

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