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The following deaths have taken place:
- Nellie Boyle, Arranmore Island and Ballyshannon
- Sarah Payne, Newtowncunningham
- Anne Moore, Tooban
- Brigid McDonald, Dunaff
- Veronica Drummond, Ballyshannon and Waterford
- Séamus Rodgers, Annagry
- Ann Cullen (née Sheridan) Market Street, Rathmullan
- Brian Superina, Quigley’s Point and Australia
- Sarah (Sadie) McDermott, Dublin and Lettermacaward
- Willie John Doherty, Ballyshannon
- Mary Rose Blaney, Rossnakill
- Patrick Joseph Logue, Carndonagh
- Bridget (Bridie) Brook, Killygordon
- Betty Pitcher, Inver
Nellie Boyle, Arranmore Island and Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Nellie (Mary Ann) Boyle, Ballintra, Arranmore. She passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter Margaret (Mc Garrigle) 29 Assaroe View, Ballyshannon.
Predeceased by her husband Frank and son Seamus. Dearly loved and sadly missed by her son John,and daughter Margaret, grandchildren Sean, Martin, James, Aaron, Jamie, Alannah and Matthew, daughters in law Caroline and Gemma, son in law Marty, cousins, neighbours and friends.
Nellie will make her final crossing to the island on Friday, November 22 on the 12 45pm blue ferry. Reposing at the family home in Ballintra until 11pm and on Saturday from 12 noon to 11pm.
Rosary both nights at 9pm. House is private please outside of these times. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Sunday morning (time to be confirmed) in St Crone's Church, Arranmore. Mass can be viewed on YouTube, St Crone's Church, Arranmore.
Sarah Payne, Newtowncunningham
The death has taken place at her home of Sarah Payne, known as Sally, Rooskey, Newtowncunningham, F93HF51.
She is predeceased by her late husband Joseph. Sally will be forever loved and remembered by her sister Kathleen Robb, nieces, nephews and wider family circle.
Her remains will repose at her home on Friday, November 22 from 12 noon to 10pm.
Removal from there on Saturday, November 23 at 12.30pm for 1pm funeral service in Crossroads Presbyterian Church, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard. Family flowers only please.
Anne Moore, Tooban
The death has occurred at her home, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family of Anne Moore, Tooban, Burnfoot.
Funeral arrangements later.
Brigid McDonald, Dunaff
The death has taken place at Buncrana Nursing Unit of Brigid McDonald (Tam), late of Dunaff, Urris, Clonmany.
Loving sister of Mack, Sally (Devlin) and James. Sadly missed by her sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Her remains will be reposing at her brother and sister in law Mack and Sally’s residence 3 Riverside Park, Clonmany F93W638.
Funeral leaving from there on Saturday November 23 at 10.20am, going to St Michael’s Church, Urris for Mass at 11am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Buncrana Nursing Unit and Saint Collumbcille Village, Co any family member or Comiskey Funeral Directors.
House private please from 10pm till 10am and on the morning of the funeral. Funeral Mass can be viewed live here.
Veronica Drummond, Ballyshannon and Waterford
The death has occurred of Veronica Drummond (nee Lynch), East Rock, Ballyshannon, F94 XD62 and formerly of Lismore, Co. Waterford.
She passed away peacefully, in the loving care of the staff at St Phelim’s Nursing Home, Dromohair, surrounded by her caring family. Predeceased by her parents John and Elizabeth, and her siblings Con and Eily.
Sadly missed by her husband of 62 years Bernard, and by her siblings John and Brendan. A devoted mother to Brian (Imelda), Fiona (Patrick), Brendan “Benjy” (Kay), Colin “Collie”, Sinéad (Martin), Diarmuid “DD” (Maria) and Niall.
Lovingly remembered by her treasured grandchildren Vanessa, Colin, Laoighse, Ronan, Bréanainn, Dáire, Oisín, Brónagh, Caoimhín, Caelán, Gráinne, Leon, Eva, Sadhbh, Aodhán, and by her Great Grandchildren.
Reposing at her family home on Thursday, November 21 from 6pm to 9 pm for family and close friends and on Friday from 12 noon to 9pm for all. Removal from her home on Saturday at 10.45am to arrive at St Joseph’s Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. With interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Donations in memory of Veronica to St Phelim’s Nursing Home Patient Comfort Fund c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors or any family member. House private to family outside of the reposing times and on the morning of the Funeral.
Séamus Rodgers, Annagry
The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Séamus Rodgers, Annagry West, Annagry.
Sadly missed by his wife Teresa and daughter Rosemary (Neil), sisters Mary (Dunlewey) Bríd, (Annagry), nieces, nephews and extended family. He was predeceased by his brother Joe.
His remains will repose in McGlynn’s Funeral Home Dungloe on Thursday, November 21 from 4.30pm until Rosary at 8pm and on Friday from 3pm until 6pm followed by private removal to his home.
Funeral Mass on Saturday at 11am in St Mary's Star of the Sea Church, Annagry with Interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Ann Cullen (née Sheridan) Market Street, Rathmullan
The death has occurred of Ann Cullen (née Sheridan) Market Street, Rathmullan, Donegal, F92 K0F4, deeply regretted by her loving husband Denis, children Maeve (John), Joanne (Tommy), Donal (Ciara), Brendan (Anne) Paula (Maurice), Sinéad (Patrick), Damien (Triona), Grainne and her 16 grandchildren.
Predeceased by her parents Joseph, Roseanne, brothers Tommy and Patsy and sister Lala, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and godchildren.
Reposing at her home from 4pm on Thursday, November 21 until after the Rosary at 9pm.
Requiem Mass on Friday, November 22 at 12:30pm in St Joseph’s Church, Rathmullan, followed by interment in adjacent cemetery.
House private please before the funeral, which can be viewed live here.
Brian Superina, Quigley’s Point and Australia
The peaceful death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Brian Superina, Gortanny, Quigley’s Point and formerly of Sydney, Australia.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Brian’s remains will repose at Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh F93 E4FN on Thursday, November 21 from 3pm to 5pm and again on Friday from 3pm to 5pm, with removal at 5pm to St Mary’s Church, Lagg to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday morning, November 23, at 10am followed by Interment in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to The Donegal Hospice C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
Sarah (Sadie) McDermott, Dublin and Lettermacaward
The death has occurred of Sarah (Sadie) McDermott, Dublin and Lettermacaward. Practising GP in Rathfarnham for over 45 years. She passed away peacefully at Tallaght Hospital.
Beloved wife of the late Jim, predeceased by her dear son Paul, she will be very sadly missed by her daughter Deirdre and son Ray, grandchildren Lucy, Harry, Jim and Gracín, sisters Nora and Anna, brothers Josie and Patsy, daughter-in-law Grace, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and her community of patients with a special mention to Adele.
Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home, Willbrook Thursday, November 21, from 4pm to 6pm. Funeral Mass Friday, November 22 in the Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham at 10am followed by burial in Kilmashogue Cemetery.
The death has occurred of Willie John Doherty, Kildoney Glebe, Ballyshannon, F94 PT04.
He passed away peacefully at North West Hospice, Sligo surrounded by his loving family.
Sadly missed by his wife Louise, his children Eoghan and Hannah, brother Pat (Valerie), neice Aoife (Johnny), aunt Mary, cousins, extended family and friends.
Predeceased by his parents Patsy and Ellen (Ward), brother Gerry and sister Thérèse.
Reposing at his residence on Wednesday from 4pm to 8pm and Thursday from 12noon to 7pm. House private at all other times please. Removal on Friday morning to St.Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for 11am funeral mass Followed by burial afterward in The Abbey Cemetery.
There will be a one-way system in operation for the wake, entry via Creevy crossroads and exit via Heron's Cove.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to North West Hospice care of John McGee & Sons Funeral Home or any family member. The funeral Mass can be viewed live here.
Mary Rose Blaney, Rossnakill
The peaceful death has taken place at her residence of Mary Rose Blaney (née Beagin) Rossnakill, Fanad formerly Aghabog, Monaghan.
Sadly missed by her husband Lawrence, daughter Anne, sons Hugh, Lawrence, Paul, Michael, Brendan and Fergal. Predeceased by her son Anthony. Also sadly missed by daughters in law, sister Elizabeth (Navan), grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Her remains will repose at her late residence from 6pm on Wednesday, November 20 with family time please from 10pm to 11am. Rosary each night at 8pm.
Funeral mass in Massmount, Fanad on Friday at 11am, followed by internment in the adjoining graveyard.
Patrick Joseph Logue, Carndonagh
The death has taken place of Patrick Joseph Logue, 44 Cedar Grove, Carndonagh.
Beloved husband of Roisin, sadly missed by his family Steven, Brendan, James and Suzanne. Dear brother of Eileen, Frank, Marie and Harry.
Deeply regretted by his grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Patrick will leave Kelly's Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh on Friday, November 22 at 2:00pm going to his late residence.
Removal from there on Sunday morning at 10:30am to Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh for 11:00am Requiem Mass followed by burial in Lagg cemetery, Malin Head.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to St. Vincent de Paul, Carndonagh c/o any family member or Kelly's Funeral Directors. Family time please from 9:00pm to 11:00am.
Bridget (Bridie) Brook, Killygordon
The death has occurred in Surrey of Bridget (Bridie) Brook, nee Patton, formerly of Ballinacor, Crossroads, Killygordon.
Beloved wife of the late Derek, much-loved mother of daughter, Lorraine (Alan), sons Jerry (Lindsey), Derek (Trisha), Andy (Thea) dearly loved grandmother to Michael (Hannah) Ciara (Abi), Beth, Aidan, Sam, Noah, Scarlet, and Charlie.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her loving, sons, daughter, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, and friends.
Remains reposing at the home of her niece, Mrs Patricia Mc Govern, Drumavish, Crossroads, Killygordon on Thursday evening November 21 from 5pm to 10 pm. Family time on the morning of the Funeral please.
Funeral leaving from her home on Friday November 22 at 10.20am for 11am Requiem Mass in St.Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon. Interment in the adjoining churchyard.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live here.
Betty Pitcher, Inver
The death occurred of Betty Pitcher of Walsall, England, and Cranny Lower, Inver, Co. Donegal on August8, 2024.
Pre-deceased by her husband Ray (Roy) and son Paul. Sadly missed by her sons Mark, Colin and Charles and their extended families.
Ashes to return to Inver for interment in St Naul's Cemetery, Ardaghey on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 2pm.
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