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Donegal death and funeral notices, Sunday July 7, 2024
The following deaths have taken place:
- Pat Craig, Glenties
- Chris Early, Ballyshannon / Glasgow
- P.J. McGuire, Castlefin
- Sheila McLaughlin (née Crawford) Lifford
- Patricia (Pat) Harkin (née Keeley), Churchill
- Sean Hegarty, Ramelton
- Betty McColgan (née Sheils) Strabane and St. Johnston
- Patrick Coll, Portsalon
- Margaret Kelly, Gortnaskea, Burnfoot
- Mary Margaret Grant, Buncrana
- Margaret (Greta) MacBride, Greencastle
Pat Craig, Glenties
The peaceful death has occurred, at the Donegal Hospice, of Pat Craig, 6 Dr. McCloskey Cresent Glenties, F94A9PO and formerly of Stranaglough, Glenties. Predeceased by his mother Mary Craig.
Sadly missed and forever loved by his father Terence, brother Damien, sisters Imelda (Pat) and Maria (Mark), nieces Bronagh and Tierna, nephews JD, Aaron, Conan and Orin, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Pat's remains will repose at the family home at Stranaglough, Glenties (F94A9PO), from 5pm until 10pm this evening Sunday, July 7, and Monday from 11am until 10pm. Rosary both nights at 9pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday morning at 11am in St. Connell's Church, Glenties, with interment afterwards in the local cemetery. Family time on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/glenties
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c/o James McGuinness, Funeral Directors, Main Street, Glenties, or any family member.
Chris Early, Ballyshannon / Glasgow
The death has occurred of Chris Early, Bakers Court, Ballyshannon and formerly of Zena Street, Glasgow, Scotland.
Chris is predeceased by his grandparents Charles and Catherine Early and Donald Glen and Margaret Mclaren, his father Joseph. Sadly missed by his mother Pauline Mclaren, sister Susan, bother James, son Ethan Dolan, niece Rachel Early and great-nephew Joseph Blair and all his extended family and friends.
Reposing at John McGee & Sons funeral home, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon, F94ED21 on Monday evening July 8, 6pm to 7pm.
Removal on Tuesday morning July 9 to St. Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon, for 11am funeral Mass followed by private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
Chris funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon
All enquiries to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home on 087 2218483.
P.J. McGuire, Castlefin
The death has occurred of P.J. McGuire, Meenlougher, Castlefin, F93 Y92E. Peacefully, at home, surrounded by his loving family, July 6, 2024 R.I.P. Beloved husband of Mary, much loved father of Maurice (Bríd), Kathleen (P.J. Deceased) and the late John, Patrick, Anthony and Rosemary, loving granda of Marcus, Kelly, Shane, Ciarán, Connor, Emma and the late Jordan and great-granda of Rion, Ada-Rose and Caragh, dearest brother of Pettie, Kathleen, Annie-Mary, Josephine, Marie, Julie, Angela, Plunkett and Matt, cherished son of the late Packie and Cassie.
Reposing at the family home on Sunday, July 7, from 1 p.m. Funeral from the family home on Tuesday July 9 at 10.30am for Requiem Mass at 11am in St. Patrick's Church, Crossroads, Killygordon.
Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. The Mass can be viewed via the parish webcam.
Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his entire family circle.
Sheila McLaughlin (née Crawford) Lifford
The death has occurred of Sheila Mc Laughlin (née Crawford) 12 Letterkenny Road, Lifford, July 7 2024 at her home. Beloved wife of the late Danny, much loved mother of Eamonn, Leila, Bridín, Shane, Fergal, Pearse, Ruairi and the late Danny, mother-in-law of Patricia, Declan, Michelle, Mary, Louise, Aine and the late Stephen
and sister of Jim, Billy, Geraldine, Eddie, Hugo, Gerry, Mary and the late John.
Reposing at her home on Sunday (July 7) from 6pm. Funeral leaving her home on Tuesday (July 9) at 10.20am
for Requiem Mass in St Patrick`s Church, Murlog, Lifford at 11am.
Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughters, grandchildren,
great grandchildren, brothers, sisters and family circle.
The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/
Patricia (Pat) Harkin (née Keeley), Churchill
The death has occurred of Patricia (Pat) Harkin (née Keeley), Corrderry, Glendowan, Churchill, F92 W5D5.
Peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital. Deeply regretted by her children Patrick & wife Sharon, Siobhan & partner Kenny Sage, Frances & husband Roger Wilkins, Charlene & partner John Boyle. Adored & missed by all her grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family, neighbours & friends.
Patricia's remains will repose at her daughter Frances's residence in Corrderry, Glendowan (F92 W5D5) from 11am to 11pm, Sunday, July 7.
Funeral from there on Monday morning, July 8, for requiem mass in St.Colmcille's Church Glendowan at 11am, followed by interment in Templedouglas Cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/churchhill
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice, care of any family member or Charlie Mc Clafferty Funeral Director.
Sean Hegarty, Ramelton
The death has occurred of Sean Hegarty, (Sean Hegarty & Sons Haulage Ltd), Woodtown, Ramelton, F92 RK37, July 5, 2024, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Sadly missed by his loving wife May, family, John (Siobhán), Claire (Shaun), Marylee (James), Glenda (Michael), Brian (Sarah), his ten grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposing at his home today, Sunday, July 7, from 12 noon until 10pm. Funeral mass on Monday, July 8 at 11am in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny.
Burial afterwards in Bank Cemetery, Ramelton.
Funeral mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Eunan’s Cathedral Letterkenny on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny
Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Betty McColgan (née Sheils) Strabane and St. Johnston
The death has occurred of Betty Mc Colgan (née Sheils) July 6 2024 at her home of Betty Mc Colgan (née Sheils) 60 Lisnafin Park, Strabane and formerly of Cavanacaw, St. Johnston.
Beloved wife of Eugene, much loved mother of Marie, Yolanda, Eugena and Barry, and sister of Noreen, Eddie, Bridie, Bernie, Dympna, Kevin, Marie and the late Paddy, Kathleen and Josie.
Reposing at her home. Funeral leaving her home on Monday (July 8) at 9.15am. for Requiem Mass in St Mary`s Church, Melmount at 10am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, son, daughters, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sisters and family circle.
Family time please from 10pm to 11am. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam http://www.melmountparish.com/webtv.html
Margaret Kelly, Gortnaskea, Burnfoot
The death has occurred at her residence of Margaret Kelly, Gortnaskea, Burnfoot, F93 YR13.
Beloved wife of Seamus, much loved mother of Niall, James and the late baby Nuala.
Predeceased by her sisters Sadie O'Donnell, Mary Gallagher and Jean Arbuckle.
Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her husband, sons, nieces and nephews her extended family, friends and neighbours.
Her remains will be reposing at her home.
Removal Monday morning July 8 at 10.15am to St Mura’s Church, Fahan for Requiem Mass at 11am.
Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Margaret’s Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/fahan.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Shaun Murphy Funeral Director.
Patrick Coll, Claggan, Portsalon
The death has occurred of Patrick Coll, Luton, England and formerly of Claggan, Portsalon.
Predeceased by his parents Maggie and Jamie, his brothers Hugh, James, John Bosco, Michael and his Sister Sadie.
Patrick will be remembered by his brother Gerard, his sisters Kathleen, Mary, Ann and Margaret, his nieces and nephews.
Patrick's remains reposinng at his brother Gerard Colls home in Claggan, Portsalon (F92W8H0).
Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Requiem mass will be held in St Columbas Church Massmount on Monday July 8 at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Rosary both nights at 8pm.
Mary Margaret Grant, Buncrana
The death has taken place of Mary Margaret Grant, peacefully at her home, Westbrook House, Buncrana.
Heartbroken by her passing her devoted husband of 53 years William and her daughters Edele (John), Eilish, Annemarie (Paul), Orla (Iain)and loving Son Liam (Sonya).
Fondly remembered by her grandchildren Jayne, Dearbhla, Eimear, Peter, Cormac, Henry, Aoife and Saoirse. Sadly missed by her sister Patt (Bahamas) and brother Joseph (Manchester), sisters-in-law, Nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her parents Hugh Farren (October 1986) Bridget Farren (November 1953) sisters Teresa (1952 age 10 years) Charlotte (Manchester January 1993), Betty (California July 2023) and brother Louis (1955 age 4 years).
Remains reposing at her residence on Sunday, July 7 from 11am until 10pm.
Removal from there on Monday July 8 at 10.30 a.m. going to St Mary's church Cockhill for 11am requiem mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral mass can be viewed online.
Margaret (Greta) MacBride, Greencastle
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Margaret (Gretta) MacBride Née Friel, surrounded by her heartbroken husband Seán and her loving family, late of White Bay House, Drumaweir, Greencastle, F93 DDX3.
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