Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Monday morning, June 8
Updated death notices for County Donegal
The following deaths have taken place:
- Margaret (Aggie) Boyle, Letterkenny
- Thomas (Tommy) Ward, Kerrykeel
- Joseph (Joe) Hamilton, Bruckless
- Eddie (Susan) O'Donnell, Burtonport
- Hughie McGinty (Sally), Cloghan
- Kathleen McHugh, Newtowncunningham
- Annette Devine, St Johnston
- Mary Strain, Convoy
- Mary McIntyre, Convoy
- George Harkin, Clonmany
- Jeremiah (Miah) Carr, Fanad
Margaret (Aggie) Boyle, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Margaret (Aggie) Boyle, Cullion Road, Letterkenny.
Passed away peacefully in the caring hands of the staff in the Donegal Hospice. Predecessed by her Father Dan, Mother Susan, Brothers Owen, John, Barney, James, Hughie, Partner Simon, Nephews Murphy, Barney, Red Ownie,Thomas & Grandson Kayden.Dearly missed by Michael, daughters Annmarie, Rosie, Susan & Son Simon. Always remembered by sisters Bridget, Kathleen, Ellen & Mena, brothers Danny, Francie, Mickey & Packie. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren, nieces & nephews, extended family & many friends.
Removal from Eternal Light Chapel of rest, Mountain Top Letterkenny (F92XE35) on Monday, June 8 at 2pm going to her late residence, Cullion Road, Letterkenny.
Funeral from there on Wednesday morning 10th if June, going to the Church of Irish Martyrs Letterkenny for requiem mass at 11am followed by interment in Leck cemetery.
Thomas (Tommy) Ward, Kerrykeel
The peaceful death has taken place in Áras Uí Dhomhnaill Nursing Home, Milford, of Thomas (Tommy) Ward, Longacre, Gortcally, Kerrykeel.
Predeceased by his loving wife Kitty.
Deeply regretted by his son Richard, sister Marion, brother Danny, sister-in-law Christine, brother-in-law Stewart, extended family and friends.
Removal from the Eternal Light Funeral Home, Carnamuggagh, Letterkenny today, Monday June 8th at 5pm, going to Fannet Presbyterian Church, Kerrykeel, arriving at 6pm to repose overnight.
The church will remain open until 8pm for those who would like to pay their respects.
Funeral Service on Tuesday, June 9 at 2pm.
Burial afterwards in Milford Presbyterian Cemetery.
Funeral Service can be viewed on Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors’ Facebook Page.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Áras Uí Dhomhnaill Residence’s Comfort Fund.
Joseph (Joe) Hamilton, Bruckless
The peaceful death has occurred of Joseph (Joe) Hamilton, Tullycullion, Bruckless at Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents Bridie and Cecil and his infant Son Adam.
Sadly missed by his Wife Jackie, Children Vickie (Kieran), Jody (Claire), Rachel (Josh), Shayne and Kaycee, Grandchildren Michaela, Josie, Ríona, Amy, James and Peter, Brothers Paddy, Francis, Sisters Eileen (Danny), Emma (Chris), nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Remains reposing at his home on Monday from 1 pm to 9 pm followed by rosary.
Funeral Mass on Tuesdayat 12 noon in the Church of Saint Joseph and Saint Conal, Bruckless (F94 CH02), with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Cancer Care West care of any family member or John B O'Donnell, Funeral Director.
House private on the morning of the funeral please.
Eddie (Susan) O'Donnell, Burtonport
The peaceful death has taken place of Eddie “Susan” O’Donnell of Cloughglass, at Dungloe Community Hospital on Sunday, June 7.
Predeceased by his beloved wife, Mary-Ellen, mother Susan, and sisters Nan and Maureen, Eddie will be sadly missed by his Children, Geraldine, Paul, Susan and Mark, and their partners Andy, Muriel and Khadeen and grandchildren Niamh, Oran, Rory and Shea.
Eddie’s remains will repose at Mc Glynns Funeral Home Dungloe on Monday the 8th June from 5pm with Rosary at 8pm and on Tuesday the 9th June from 3pm with removal to St Mary’s Star of the Sea Church Annagry at 5.30pm.
Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday 10th June at 11am followed by interment at Old Annagry Cemetery.
Hughie McGinty (Sally), Cloghan
The death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital of Hughie McGinty (Sally), of Drimderrydoonan, Cloghan, Co. Donegal, F93CK30.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving family, his wife Mary, his daughters Deirdre (Ronan), Kathleen (Kevin), sons Hugh (Amanda), Peadar (Michelle), Seamus (Catherine), Sean (Sinead), and Cathal (Marita) brother Seamus (Rosie) and sister Annie (Keith), grandchildren, one great grandchild, nieces, nephews and family circle. Pre-deceased by his parents Hughie and Annie and brother Paddy.
Hughie will repose at his home from 5pm on Sunday. His Remains will leave his home at 10.15 am on Tuesday, 9th June, for 11 a.m Requiem Mass in The Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Glenfin, with burial afterwards in Cill Mhuire Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed on the Parish webcam. Rosary nightly at 9 pm.
Family time from 11p.m until 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
A shuttle bus will operate from The Reelin Bar carpark, F93R821.
Kathleen McHugh, Newtowncunningham
The death has occurred of Kathleen McHugh (née McGeady), Mullagh, Rooskey, Roscommon, N41C568 / Newtowncunningham, Donegal, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of Roscommon Hospice on June 5, 2026.
Predeceased by her husband Mike.
Sadly missed by her brothers Andy (Marita) and James, nephews Andrew and David and their families, and her extended family members.
Particularly missed by her wide circle of friends and neighbours in her adopted home of Rooskey, as well as those in her former home of New York.
Reposing at Leavy’s Funeral Home, Scramogue, F42FD78 on Sunday, June 7th, from 5pm until 7pm.
Funeral Mass on Monday, June 8th, in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Rooskey at 11am followed by burial in Burt Cemetery, Co.Donegal arriving at approximately 4pm.
Donations in lieu to Mayo/Roscommon Hospice c/o Rogers Funeral Directors in recognition of the kindness and care shown to Kathleen in her time there.
House private please.
Annette Devine, St Johnston
The death has occurred of Annette Devine, Creatland, St Johnston, and formerly Drummucklagh, Raphoe, Co. Donegal.
Annette will be sadly and lovingly missed by her sisters and brothers Patricia (Laurence Coll) Daniel (Karen), Bernie (Sean Mc Menamin) Hugo (Tanya), her cherished nieces and nephews, and all members of her extended family and circle of friends.
Annette was predeceased by her loving parents Mary Ellen and Hugh Devine, and brother James.
Annette will repose at her late residence in Creatland, St Johnston, F93 PW52, on Saturday, June 6th, from 6pm until 9pm and on Sunday, June 7th from 12 noon until 9pm.
Family time on the morning of the funeral, please.
Funeral from her late residence on Monday morning at 10:40 am travelling to St. Baithin’s Church, St Johnston for 11 am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in St Columba’s Church Cemetery, Drumoghill.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cunnannie Day Services and Alzheimer’s Society Donegal Branch c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Raphoe.
Mary Strain, Convoy
The peaceful death has taken place in Archview Lodge Nursing Home of Mary Strain née Callan, formerly of Corradoody, Convoy.
Predeceased by her husband James, her infant daughter and son Adam, brothers James, Pakie, Hugh, Gerry, Willie, Danny and sister Annie.
Mary will be forever loved and cherished by her sons Seamus, Ronald, Graham and Solomon, her daughters Caroline, Florence, Jennifer, Isabelle, Mellissa and Lorna, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, her brothers Phonsie and Stephen and sister Maggie, her wider family circle, neighbours and friends.
Her remains arw reposing at the home of her daughter Caroline and son-in-law William McKinney, Listillion, Letterkenny, F92A4YW.
The funeral will leave from there on Mondayat 1.15pm going to St Ninian’s Church, Convoy for 2pm Funeral Service followed by burial in the family plot in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Mary to Archview Lodge nursing home comfort fund, care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director.
Mary McIntyre, Convoy
The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Mary McIntyre née Harris, 447 Milltown, Convoy. F93CV9K
Predeceased by her husband Patrick, her daughter Kathleen and great-granddaughter Lily, her sister Kathleen Nee and brother Michael Harris.
Mary will be forever loved and remembered by her daughter Edel, son-in-law Sean Carlin, her brother Jackie Harris, her grandchildren Francesca, Jude, Triona, Marc, Ryan and Lee, her great-grandchildren Decaln, April, Islagh, Daisie, Ellen and Grace.
She will be sadly missed by her wider family circle, neighbours and friends.
Her remains will repose at her home from 6pm – 9pm today Saturday 6th June, and tomorrow Sunday from 1pm – 9pm. Rosary each night at 9pm.
Funeral leaving from her home on Monday 9th at 10.30am going to St Mary’s Church, Convoy for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in the family plot in the old graveyard.
Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only, donations in memory of Mary to Brindley Manor Nursing Home patients comfort fund, care of Terence McClintock funeral director.
George Harkin, Clonmany
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of George Harkin, Lower Glebe, Clonmany, F93C2R4.
Beloved Husband of Myra, Loving Father of John (Helen), Clare, Martin (Eileen), Brendan (Rose) missed by his much loved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral leaving from his home on Monday, June 8 at 1.30pm, going to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany for Requiem Mass at 2pm, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Saint Collumbcille Village, Co any family member or Comiskey Funeral Directors.
House private please from 10pm till 11am, and family and friends only on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/clonmany.
Jeremiah (Miah) Carr, Fanad
The death has taken place of Jeremiah (Miah) Carr, Oldtown, Fanad.
He passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his wife Nancy (2009) and brother Danny.
Deeply regretted by his sons Dermott (Denise) (Detroit) and John (Julieanne).
Sadly missed by his adored grandchildren Ciaran, Roisin and Molly, his extended family, neighbours and many friends.
Requiem Mass at St. Mary’s Church, Fanavolty on Monday 8th at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired to Letterkenny University Hospital Patient Comfort Fund, care of any family member.
The Requiem Mass will be recorded and will be available to view on the McAteer Funeral Directors Facebook page later on Monday afternoon.