Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Friday evening, June 12

The following deaths have taken place:

- Roisin Hegarty, Strabane and Newtowncunningham

- Gary Gillespie, Carrick

- Patricia Barry, Letterkenny

- Shaun Mc Gonagle, Ballybofey

- Barney Peoples, Milford

- Michael Downey, Ballyshannon

- Elizabeth (Betty) Hennessy, Newtowncunningham and Dunfanaghy

- Michael (Mickey) McGrath, Pettigo

Roisin Hegarty, Strabane and Newtowncunningham

The death has taken place on June 12 at Knockmoyle Nursing Home of Roisin Hegarty (née Griffin), late of 159 Laurel Drive, Strabane and formerly of Newtowncunningham.

Beloved wife of the late Oliver, much-loved mother of Karen, Olive, Roddy and Catherine and sister of Mary, Kay, Patrick, Eileen, Teresa, Rosemary, Charlie, Veronica and the late William, Margaret and Colm.

Reposing at Quigley’s Funeral Home on Friday, June 12from 6.30p.m. to 8.30p.m.

Funeral leaving the funeral home on Saturday (at 5.15p.m. to the Sacred Heart Church, Derry Road, Strabane to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass on Sunday at 12.15p.m.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing son, daughters, thirteen grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, and family circle.

Gary Gillespie, Carrick

The death has occurred of Gary Gillespie, Carrick Upper, Carrick.

Predeceased by his parents Eamonn and Mary, his grandparents, James Edward and Joan Gillespie, his Grandfather Mickey James Gallagher, his Uncle Martin and his cousin Kian. Beloved partner of Katie and loving Daddy to Jason and Thomas, Gary will be sadly missed by his sister Maureen (Carl) , his brother Paul, his nieces Amy and Leah, his nephew Shay, his Granny Nora, his Aunts, Uncles, cousins and a wide circle of relatives and friends.

Reposing at McCabe’s Funeral Home (F94VCK1) Ardara on Friday, June 12 from 12 noon to 7pm. Removal from McCabe’s Funeral Home to St Columba’s Church Carrick, Friday 12th for 8pm (travelling via Killybegs).

Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St Columba’s Church, Carrick at 12.00 noon on Saturday with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Pieta House.

Patricia Barry, Letterkenny

The sudden death has occurred at her home of Patricia (Bried) Barry, née Coyle, 5, James Larkin Court, Letterkenny, formerly Glenswilly. Predeceased by her daughter Pauline (2020).

Sadly missed and much loved mother of Audrey, Angela, Robert, Rachel, Mandy and Sandra, devoted grandmother to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny (F92 XE35) on Friday, June 12 from 3.30pm to 4.30pm, where you are most welcome to pay your respects, concluding with removal to St. Eunan’s Cathedral for reception Prayers at 5.00pm.

Reposing overnight for 12 noon Requiem Mass on Saturday which can be viewed at www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by burial in New Leck Cemetery.

Family flowers only, please, donations in lieu, if wished, to the Donegal Hospice, c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

Shaun Mc Gonagle, Ballybofey

The death has taken place at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth on Wednesday, 3rd of June of Shaun Mc Gonagle, Trusk Road, Ballybofey.

Sadly missed by his mother Noreen, sister Michelle, brothers Charles and Patrick, children Lauren, Shane and Eva, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

Shaun is predeceased by his father John and son Thomas.

A funeral service will be held for Shaun on the 18th of June at 11:30am at Ford Park Cemetery Chapel, Ford Park Road, Plymouth, PL4 6NT.

Interment of remains at Drumboe cemetery at a later date.

Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to Plymouth Hospitals Charity c/o any family member.

Barney Peoples, Milford

The peaceful death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Barney Peoples, Magheradrummond, Milford, F92D8N0.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Mary, daughters Kathleen, Martina O’Brien (John) and Geraldine Campbell (Kieran), sons Brian (Francesca) and Pauric (Laura), grandchildren Laura, Rory, Emma, Sean, Eoghan, Paul, Pauric, Brian Óg, Lucy, Emily and Harry, brothers George and Jack, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Predeceased by his sister Maureen Toye and brothers Willie, Ackie and PJ.

Reposing at his home tomorrow, Friday, June 12 and Saturday from 12noon until 10pm each day.

Funeral Mass on Sunday, June 14, at 11am, in St Peter’s Church, Milford.

Burial afterwards in Tully Cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Peter’s Church Milford.

Michael Downey, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Michael Downey, Higginstown, Ballyshannon, Co.Donegal.

He passed away peacefully at North West Hospice surrounded by his loving family.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Patricia (Patsy), his brothers John, Ambrose and Fergus, sisters in-law and brothers in-law, nieces, nephews and all extended family and friends. Predeceased by his brother Morgan.

Reposing at John McGee & Sons Funeral Home, Belleek Rd, Ballyshannon, F94ED21 on Friday 12th June from 4pm to 8pm. Removal on Saturday morning the 13th June from his residence, Higginstown to St. Joseph's Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon for 11am funeral mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to North West Hospice or SHOUT care of John McGee & Sons Funeral directors or any family member.

All enquiries to John McGee & Sons Funeral Home on 087 2218483.

Elizabeth (Betty) Hennessy, Newtowncunningham and Dunfanaghy

The peaceful death has taken place in the Donegal Hospice of Elizabeth (Betty) Hennessy, nee Biggs, 27 Trinity Court, Newtowncunningham, Co. Donegal, formerly Marble Hill, Dunfanaghy.

Predeceased by her husband Doug.

Sadly missed and much loved by her sister in law Rita, nieces Lesley and Sandra, nephews Roy and Keith, nieces in law Orla and Audrey, extended family, neighbours and friends (especially Janette, Jasmine, Mary, Patricia and Rosaleen).

No wake. Her remains will arrive at Holy Trinity Church, Hornhead Road Dunfanaghy (F92N678) on Sunday 14th June 2026 at 6.00 p.m. to repose overnight.

Funeral service will take place there on Monday, June 15 at 10.30 a.m. Followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium Co. Cavan at 4pm.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director.

Michael (Mickey) McGrath, Pettigo

The death has taken place of Michael McGrath, (Mickey) Lacknashannagh, Kildysart, Co. Clare and formerly Pettigo, Donegal and New York, USA.

Michael passed away suddenly after a short illness at University Hospital Limerick on June 10 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his father Anthony and his brother Pat.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Una Donnellan, his children Michaela (John), Alysia (Colm) and Luke. His mother Molly, siblings Margaret, Paula, Martin, Danny, Kieran, Laurence, Geraldine, Catherine, Brenda and Karl, his sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours, friends and his loyal companion Ted Bear.

Reposing at Saint Michael's Church, Kildysart (V95 D259) on Sunday, June 14 from 5pm with prayers at 7pm. Funeral Mass on Monday afternoon at 12:30 followed by Cremation in Shannon Crematorium at 3pm. (V14 PV30).

Family Flowers only. House Strictly private on Sunday.

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