Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, May 15, 2024

The following deaths have taken place:

- Letitia McDaid Altashane, Carndonagh

- Paul Barclay, Fintown / Newtownards, Co. Down

- Angela (Bridget) Gallagher (née O'Donnell) Letterkenny / Lettermacaward

- Phyllis Grier (née Boyce), Ramelton

- Margery Brady, Buncrana

- Noel William Scott Buchanan, Burt

- Gwendoline Leeper, Liscooley

- Philomena McDevitt, Stranorlar and Fintown

- Adrian Thompson, Ballybofey and Letterkenny

- Madge Hirrell, Carndonagh

- John Coyle, Preston and Ballyarr

- Barry McLaughlin, Donegal Town

Letitia McDaid Altashane, Carndonagh

Paul Barclay, Fintown and formerly Newtownards, Co. Down

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Paul Barclay, Fintown and formerly of Newtownards, Co. Down. Predeceased by his parents Ruby and Des. Beloved father to Dualbhta.

Stepfather to Simone and Aaron McMullan. Deeply regretted by his brother John Barclay, sister-in-law Suzanne and Paula McMullan, extended family and close friends.

Paul reposing at the home of Paula McMullan, (F94W288) Clós Naomh Chonaill, Glenties on Wednesday, May 15, from 11am until 11pm.

Removal on Thursday at 1.30pm to Lakelands Crematorium, Co. Cavan for cremation at 4pm.

Angela (Bridget) Gallagher (née O'Donnell) Letterkenny / Lettermacaward /Bruckless

The sad passing has occurred of Angela (Bridget) Gallagher (nèe O'Donnell),  6 Knocknamona Cresent, Letterkenny and formerly of Darney Bruckless and Drimlaughdrid, Lettermacaward.

Deeply regretted by her daughters Caroline (Stephen), Mairead, sons Niall (Marie) and Francis and their father Neily.

Sadly missed by her grandchildren Jamie, Enya, Annie, Pauric, Adian, the O'Donnell and Gallagher families and all her neighbours, relatives and friends.

Her remains will repose at Shovlins Funeral Home, Sandfield, Wednesday, from 4pm followed by removal to St Brigid's Church, Lettermacaward arriving at 8pm to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass on Thursday at 12noon with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

Phyllis Grier (née Boyce), Ramelton

Margery Brady, Buncrana

The peaceful death has taken place in Surrey, England of Margery Brady, née Barr, formerly of Birdstown and Buncrana.

Beloved mother of Anita and Anthony, and adored grandmother of Euan and Erin, Margery will be deeply missed and remembered with love, by her brother Philip, her daughter-in-law Margaret, nieces, nephews, and wider family. Predeceased by her sisters, Catherine, Bridget, and Patricia.

Requiem Mass at St Aengus' Church, Burt, Wednesday, May 15 at 10 am. Interment will take place afterwards at St Aengus' Cemetery.

Noel William Scott Buchanan, Burt

The death has taken place of Noel Buchanan Bridgetown, Burt. He passed away peacefully at at Buncranna nursing home in his 84th year. 

Dearly loved husband of Lorna, loving father of Alan and Ruth, father-in-law of Joanne and Kenneth, grandfather of Jack, Matthew, Zara, Charlotte and the late Alice, brother of James and Stewart.

His remains are reposing at his late residence. House strictly private to close family only please.

Funeral service at his home on Wednesday at 2pm for family only, followed by burial in the family plot in Burt Presbyterian Church graveyard at approximately 2.30pm. Those whom wish may attend the interment.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu to Buncranna Community hospital care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director.

Gwendoline Leeper, Liscooley

The sudden death has taken place at the late residence of Gwendoline Leeper, nee Barnett, 612 Liscooley Villas, Castlefin F93 AW2D.

Much loved mother of Avril, Wendy (Martin), Thomas (Hilary), Derek (Sandra), Raymond (Diane), Linda (Jonathan), Jason (Michelle). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Cherished sister of Winston, Eva and Valerie and the late Norman, Gretta, Stanley and Olive.

House private on the morning of the funeral. 

Funeral leaving from her late residence on Wednesday at 1.30pm for 2pm funeral service at St Patrick's Church, Lower Donaghmore, Castlefin, F93 XA97, followed by burial in the family plot.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu to the Donegal Down Syndrome Association c/o any Family member.

Philomena McDevitt, Stranorlar and Fintown

The peaceful death has taken place in Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny, of Philomena McDevitt, née Bonner, 98 Ard McCool, Stranorlar, F93 P9H2  and formerly of Fintown.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her daughter Gráinne, sons Michael, Paul and John, daughters in law, brothers Larry, George and Hugh and sister Emily, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and family circle and pre-deceased by her husband Hugh, sister Mary and daughter in law Philomena.

Philomena's remains are reposing at her home and family time from after the Rosary until 11am. 

Requiem Mass at 11am on Wednesday in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar, with burial afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to The Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member.

Adrian Thompson, Ballybofey and Letterkenny 

The sudden death has occurred of Adrian Thompson, 3 Sparkburn Drive, Letterkenny and formerly Donegal Road, Ballybofey.

Beloved son of Fintan and Annie, much loved brother of Máired, Lorraine and the late Christina. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his heartbroken father, mother, sisters, uncle, aunt, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, extended family and friends.

His remains are reposing at the home of his father and mother, at Donegal Road, Ballybofey. Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday at 1.30pm for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar, at 2pm. Interment will take place afterwards in Stranorlar Cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar

Madge Hirrell, Carndonagh

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny Universtiy Hospital of Madge Hirrell (Collins), Gortnayarn, Carndonagh.

Beloved wife of Frank Hirrell; much loved Mother of Bridie, Margaret, John Joe, Patrick, Michael, Gerard, Ann, Joseph, Paul and Josie. She is sadly missed and fondly remembered by her grandchildren, great grandchildren, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Madge's remains are repsoing at the home of her daughter Josie, Upper Ballyloskey. Family time from 11pm to 11am.

Funeral from there on Wednesday morning at 10.30am for 11am Funeral Mass in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh, followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard. Mass can be viewed live on www.carndonaghparish.com

Family flowers only please, donation in lieu if desired to the Patients Comfort Fund c/o Letterkenny University Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

John Coyle, Preston and Ballyarr

The death has taken place at the age of 73 of John Coyle, originally from Gortnavern, Ballyarr, then Preston UK. He passed paway suddenly following respiratory illness at Chorley Hospital, Lancashire on April 20. A retired property developer, certainly one of a kind, once met never forgotten.

Deeply missed by partner Heather and sons Patrick, Jonathan and Simon. Cherished grandfather of Rosie, Hannah, Jude, Bonnie, Eve and Vincent. Sadly missed by aunts Nora and Veronica, sisters Valerie and Anna, along with cousins and many friends in the Donegal area.

Requiem Mass at St Oswald’s RC Church Longton Preston UK on Friday, May 17 at 10.30am.

Family flowers, donations kindly received in John’s memory to St Catherine’s Hospice, Preston c/o the Funeral Director Mr Neal Buckley Preston.

Barry McLaughlin, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Barry Mc Laughlin of Luton, Bedfordshire, England and formerly of Clar, Donegal Town. Barry passed away suddenly on April 21 in the L&D Hospital, Luton.

Predeceased by his father James, he is sadly missed by his children, Chantelle and Danny, his mother Geraldine, sisters Siobhan (Eamonn) Arlene (Jay) and brothers Seamus and Sean (Melanie), nieces and nephews and extended family.

Memorial Service on Wednesday, May 15 from 7pm to 7.30pm at the Church of Our Lady, 358 Greenford Rd, Greenford, London UB6 9QN.
Celebration of Life on Wednesday, May 29 from 10am to 10.30am at St Agatha's Church, Clar, Donegal Town can be viewed on the webstream

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