Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday evening, January 17, 2024

The following deaths have taken place:

- Owen Gallagher, Eastborne, UK and formerly of Binbane, Inver PO

- Dessie Keany, Buncrana

- Thelma Mc Hugh, Lower Main Street, Mountcharles, Donegal

- Mary McCafferty (née Moy), Knock, Ballybofey

- John Sandilands, The Lagg, Milford

- Karita Sjöholm, Glenmacannive, Glenties

- Francis McCafferty, Belault, Pettigo

- Eilish Mc Ateer, née Stack, Rathmines, Dublin and Buncrana

Owen Gallagher, Eastborne, UK and formerly of Binbane, Inver PO
The death has occurred of Owen Gallagher of Eastborne, United Kingdom and formerly of Binbane, Inver PO, suddenly at his residence, on December 20.

Will be sadly missed and loved by his daughters Catherine and Ciara, his son Michael, his five grandchildren, his sister Nan and his brothers Paddy, Manus, Peter and Gerry.

Owen’s Funeral Mass will take on Friday February 9 at 2pm at St. Wilfrids Roman Catholic Church BN273JG, followed by committal service at Wealden Crematorium TN210FX at 3.30pm. 

Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to be made to MacMillen Cancer Support in care of Haine and son funeral directors.

A Memorial Mass for Owen will take place in the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses, on Sunday February 18 at 12noon.

For all enquiries please contact John McGowan Funeral Directors.

Dessie Keany, Buncrana
The death has occurred at his residence of Dessie Keany, Barrick Lane, St Mary’s Road, Buncrana.

Son of the late Bernard and Josephine Keany, 1 Castle Ave, Buncrana R.I.P. Beloved Brother of Maura, Ethne and Brendan. Predeceased by his Brothers Joe, Noel, Gerry and Brian R.I.P.

Dessie’s remains will be removed from McLaughlin’s funeral home Lower Main Street, Buncrana at 6pm on Wednesday 17 January going to his niece Edel Noone’s residence Umricam, Buncrana.

Funeral from there on Friday January 19 at 9.30am going to St Mary’s Oratory Buncrana for 10am requiem mass with burial afterwards in the Cockhill cemetery.

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

Thelma Mc Hugh, Lower Main Street, Mountcharles, Donegal
The death has occurred of Thelma Mc Hugh, Lower Main Street, Mountcharles. Sadly missed by her husband Eamonn, son Darren, daughter-in-law Fiona, grandchildren Kayla, Freya & Caden, nieces & nephews.

Remains reposing at Gallaghers Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles, (eircode F94 XO2N) on Thursday, January 18, from 3pm until 8pm, followed by removal to her late residence to repose privately on Friday January 19, for family and friends. Funeral mass on Saturday, 20th January, at 12 noon, in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mountcharles, followed by Cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan (H12 RF78). House private on the morning of the funeral please.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to Croí Stroke and Heart Foundation, care of any family member.

Mary McCafferty (née Moy), Knock, Ballybofey

The death has occurred of Mary McCafferty (née Moy), Knock, Ballybofey
Peacefully in the loving care of the staff, at the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny,, surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of the late Attie and much loved mother of Josie, John, Tony, Paul, Michael, and Desmond, cherished (twin) sister of Cassie, and the late Paddy, Francie, and Eddie. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Remains reposing at her late residence on Wednesday January 17 from 5pm. Funeral leaving from her late residence on Friday January 19 at 10.30 am for Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoneill at 11am.

Interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Rosary each night at 9pm

The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish youtube at https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish

Donations in lieu of flowers,if so desired, to the Donegal Hospice, care of any family member.

John Sandilands, The Lagg, Milford
The death has occurred of John Sandilands, The Lagg, Milford, F92 D63V, January 16, 2024, peacefully at his home.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Noreen, family Martina, Shaun, Debbie, Noelle and Mary, sons-in-law Seamus, Marty and Alun, daughter-in-law Brenda, grandchildren, sister Bridie, brothers Michael, James and Joe, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his baby daughter Siobhan and sister Mary.

Remains reposing at his home. Funeral Mass on Thursday, January 18, at 11am in St Peter’s Church, Milford.

Burial afterwards in Milford Cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Peter’s Church Milford on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/milford

Family time from 10pm until 10am and on the morning of the funeral. 

Karita Sjöholm, Glenmacannive, Glenties
The death has occurred of Karita Sjöholm (Mink) January 13, 2024, Glenmacannive, Glenties.

Sadly missed by her husband Sune, daughter Louise (Anthony), son Sven (Dorota), grandchildren Patrick, Tony, Shaun, Karolina, Sara and Henrik, great-grandchildren Sophie and Sarah-Jayne. Mother in law Gunborg.

Family home private please at the request of the deceased.

Family flowers only please. Donation if desired to the Alzheimer’s society or Irish Cancer Society.
Funeral arrangements later.

Francis McCafferty, Belault, Pettigo

The death has occurred of Francis Mccafferty, Belault, Pettigo, Co. Donegal. Suddenly, at his residence. 

Survived by brother Liam, sister Mary Ferguson Belleek, brother-in-law Gerry, niece, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews and all extended family and friends. House private please.

Reposing at John McGee & Sons Funeral home, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon, F94ED21 Wednesday from 6pm to 10pm. Removal on Thursday morning from John McGee & Sons Funeral Home to St. Mary's Church, Pettigo for 12noon funeral mass with burial afterward in the adjoining cemetery. House private please.

Francis Funeral mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/pettigo

All enquiries to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home 087 2218483

Eilish Mc Ateer (née Stack), Rathmines, Dublin and Buncrana

The peaceful death has occurred of Eilish Mc Ateer (née Stack), Ormond Road, Rathmines, Dublin and Grianán Park, Buncrana.

Predeceased by her father Michael Anthony and mother Dorothy, née McCloskey, and her husband John, Tam Timey, Mc Ateer. Deeply regretted by her son Seán, daughter-in-law Sarah and her adored grandchildren Isabel and Sadhbh.

Sadly missed by her extended family, neighbours and many friends. Requiem Mass will be held for Eilish in St. Mary's Church, Cockhill, Buncrana, F93F9VE on Thursday, January 18, at 11am.

Burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired, to Buncrana Parish care of any family member or Mc Ateer Funeral Directors.

The Requiem Mass can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/cockhill

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