Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Friday morning, June 12
Updated death notices for County Donegal
The following deaths have taken place:
- 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
- Michael Quigley, Letterkenny
- Domnick Diver, Lunniagh, Derrybeg
- Denis Kelly, Lifford
- Stephen Porter, Killygordon
- John Mc Namara, Donegal Town
- Brendan Mc Shane, Kilcar
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 13th June, 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.
Michael Quigley, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital on Wednesday, June 10 of Michael Quigley, 3 Barnhill Park, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal F92 XN5P.
Deeply missed by his loving wife Alice, daughters Alison (James) and Colleen (Ciaran), grandchildren Jack and Aelinn, sisters Marie and Jeanette, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Michael is predeceased by his brothers Pat and Danny.
Michael’s remains will repose at his late residence on Wednesday, June 10 from 7pm until 10pm and on Thursday 11th June from 12 noon until 10pm with Rosary both nights at 9pm.
Funeral from there on Friday at 10.30am going to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine, Letterkenny for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed on the Parish YouTube Channel Church of the Irish Martyrs - YouTube. Interment afterwards in Conwal Cemetery, Letterkenny.
Family time on the morning of the funeral please. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Donegal Alzheimer’s Society c/o any family member.
Domnick Diver, Lunniagh, Derrybeg
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Domnick Diver, Lunniagh, Derrybeg.
Predeceased by his mother Nellie & father Darby.
Sadly missed by his sister Mary and brothers Joe and Owenie
His remains will repose at Roarty’s Funeral Home, Derrybeg on Wednesday, June 10 and Thursday from 4pm to 8pm.
Rosary nightly at 8pm.
Funeral Mass will take place on Friday at 11am in Teach Pobail Cholmcille, Cnoc Fola, burial afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page and on the church webcam.
Denis Kelly, Lifford
The death has taken place in The Donegal Hospice of Denis Kelly, 29 Ballyduff Park, Lifford, Co. Donegal, F93 XCP3.
Sadly and lovingly missed by his sons Denis (Bridget), Martin (Carol), his daughter Angela (John Crawford), his partner Susie, his devoted grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and all his extended family, neighbours and friends.
Denis was predeceased by his wife Sarah, and special thoughts and prayers for all the deceased members of the Kelly family.
Denis will be reposing at his late residence 29 Ballyduff Park, Lifford on Wednesday, June 10 from 5pm to 9pm and on Thursday from 11am to 9pm.
Funeral from his late residence on Friday morning at 11am going to St. Patrick’s Church, Murlog, for 11.30am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
The Funeral Mass may be viewed online here.
Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
Stephen Porter, Killygordon
The death has occurred of Stephen Porter, 478, The Curragh, Killygordon, F93 E1V3, 10th June 2026 R.I.P.
Beloved father of Lauren, much-loved brother of John (Lorraine), Michelle (Charles), Linda (Paddy), David (Amanda) and Derek (Anna), cherished son of the late Hugo and Bernie.
Reposing at the family home on Wednesday, June 10 from 6 pm. Funeral from the family home on Friday, June 12 at 12.30 p.m. for Requiem Mass at 1 p.m. in St. Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon.
Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.
Family time please from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
No flowers please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Oncology Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.
John Mc Namara, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of John Mc Namara, Orbeg, Donegal Town, formerly of Adare, Co. Limerick.
He passed away peacefully in Donegal Community Hospital, surrounded by his loving family and under the exceptional care of all the staff.
Predeceased by his loving wife Lanna, his brother Tom, sisters Josephine and Betty.
Sadly missed his son Ciaran (Maureen) and daughter Siobhan (Eamon RIP), grandchildren James, Méabh, Aisling, Blaithín, Éadaoin and Emma, his brothers Pat, Michael, Brendan and Joseph, sisters Mary, Kitty, Esther, Chris and Bernadette, his brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours, friends and extended family.
John’s remains will repose in Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal Town, F94 FX3A from 4pm until 9pm on Wednesday, June 10 and from 1pm until 5:30pm of Thursday , with removal to St Mary’s Church Killymard for 6pm to reside overnight.
Requiem Mass on Friday, June 12 at 10am in St Mary’s Church Killymard followed by cremation in Lakeland Crematorium Cavan.
Family flowers only, donations if so desired to Donegal Community Hospital patient comfort fund in memory of John.
Brendan Mc Shane, Kilcar
The peaceful death has occurred of Brendan Mc Shane, Castlecarn, Kilcar in Killybegs Community Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Elizabeth, brothers John, Michael, Tom, Paddy, Willie and Bernard, his sisters Mary, Eileen and Bernadette.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Sadie, sons Fabian (Patricia), Darragh (Martina) and Adrian.
Fondly remembered by his much-loved and adored grandchildren, Aaron, Oran, Stephanie, Oisin, Dexter, Sophia, Oscar and Hera.
Missed dearly by his sister Philomena Bourne (Letterkenny) and brother Connell (New York), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and many friends.
Reposing at his late residence (F94W3X4) on Wednesday, June 10 from 1pm- 9pm and on Thursday from 12pm-9pm, with rosary on both nights at 9pm.
House private at all other times and on the morning of the funeral please.
Funeral mass will take place in St. Cartha’s Church (F94H2Y5) on Friday at 11am followed by burial afterwards in the local cemetery.
Brendan’s funeral mass will be streamed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-carthas-church-kilcar,-f94-h2y5.
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