Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Tuesday evening, July 22


The following deaths have taken place:
- Joe O'Donnell, Jersey and Gortahork
- Gerry Caldwell, Donegal Town
- Roy Bell, St Johnston
- Mary Gallinagh, Ballybofey
- Phelim Mc Gill, Carrick
- Radine Hamilton, Ballintra
Joe O'Donnell, Jersey and Gortahork
Fuair Joe Ó Domhnaill bás tobann i St Helier, Jersey, ar an Aoine 28ú Meitheamh 2025, aois 51.
Imithe roimhe tá a thuismitheoirí dílse Bernard agus Gracie Uí Dhomhnaill. Fágtha croíbhriste ina dhiaidh tá a dheartháireacha David McNally agus David Ó Domhnaill, a dheirfiúracha Julie agus Marianne Ní Dhomhnaill, a chuid nianna agus neachtanna Fionn, Naincí, Gracie, Úna, Sally, Maureen, Oscar agus Daphne, chomh maith le Brian, John agus Abi, a chuid comharsana, comhghleacaithe oibre agus a chuid gaolta is cairde i Jersey agus i nDún na nGall.
Cuirfear socraithe tórraimh in iúl níos moille.
The death has occurred suddenly on June 28 of Joe O’Donnell, St Helier, Jersey, and formerly of Ardsmore, Gortahork, Co. Donegal.
Predeceased by his loving parents Bernard and Gracie O’Donnell, he is sadly missed by his brothers David McNally and David O’Donnell, sisters Julie and Marianne O’Donnell, his nieces and nephews, Fionn, Naincí, Gracie, Úna, Sally, Maureen, Daphne and Oscar. Brothers- and sister-in-law Brian, John and Abi, extended family, neighbours, work colleagues and a wide circle of friends in Jersey and Donegal.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Gerry Caldwell, Donegal Town
The death has occurred peacefully at home of Gerry Caldwell, Main Street, Donegal Town surrounded by his loving family.
Much loved husband of Philomena, Father of Kieran (Charleen), Joan (Declan), Carla (Micheal), Geraldine (Danny) ,Enda (Maeve) ,Gerald (Olena), Ronan (Elaine) and Dearbhla (Enda). He is sadly missed by brothers and sisters Margaret, Seamus (RIP) (Maura), Conor (Charlotte), Mena (RIP) (Liam), Tommie (Brid) (RIP), Kevin (Eileen), Celene (Danny) and his 20 grandchildren, nieces and nephews and all his relatives neighbours and friends.
His remains will repose at Tir Conaill Funeral Home Tomorrow Tuesday from 2pm to 8pm and on Wednesday from 2pm to 6pm. House strictly private at all times.
Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am in St Patrick’s Church Donegal Town with burial afterwards is Clar Cemetery.
Roy Bell, St Johnston
The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Roy Bell, Drumatoland, St Johnston, F93Y472
Roy will be deeply missed by his loving wife Jemma, sons Ross (Melisa), Alistair (Maggie) Kyle (Alison), daughters Sharon, Joanne (Declan) and Lisa (Damien) also his grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing of his remains continues at his late residence on Tuesday from 12noon to 10pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Funeral leaving from his home on Wednesday at 2.15pm for 3pm Service of Thanksgiving in Ray Presbyterian Church, Manorcunningham, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland, care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral director.
Mary Gallinagh, Ballybofey
The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by her loving family, of Mary Gallinagh, née Kelly, Curraghamone, Ballybofey and formerly of Corgary Road, Aghyaran.
Mary will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband Peadar, daughters Breda (Darryl), Roisin (John), Carmel (Damian), Aisling (Stephen) and son Martin (Michelle), grandchildren Garvan, Charlotte, Ciarán, Niall, Shay, Meabh, Dylan, Ava, new baby twins Lillia and Lucia, Imelda, Eoghan, Laura, Alana and Cormac. She will be deeply missed by her brothers Joe, Hugh and John James, sisters Bridie and Rosaleen, her wider family circle, neighbours and friends.
Her remains are reposing at her late residence. The house is strictly private please, at the request of the deceased.
Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday at 10.15am going to St Mary’s Church, Stranorlar for 11am Requiem Mass followed by burial in Drumboe Cemetery. Everyone is welcome to attend the funeral.
Family flowers only please.
Phelim Mc Gill, Carrick
The peaceful death has occurred of Phelim Mc Gill, Straleel, Carrick.
He is sadly missed by his loving wife Ann, His Children, Philomena (Conor), Barry, Grainne, Phelim and Aidan (Emma), his brother Gerard, his sisters, Mary Service (Andy), Kathleen Gorman and Martina Byrne (Joe), his son-in-law Raymond Mc Cabe, his nieces and nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. Phelim will be forever remembered and cherished by his loving grandchildren, Jessica, Ailbhe, Evelyn, Ryan, Aoibhinn, Katie Ann and Meabh. Phelim is predeceased by his parents, Mary and Con, his brothers John, Conal and his sister Teresa,
Reposing of his remains continues at his residence on Tuesday from 11am until 11pm, with rosary at 10pm. House private on the morning of the Funeral.
Removal from his residence on Wednesday, going to St Patrick's Church, Meenaneary for 12 noon Mass with burial afterwards in Carrick Cemetery.
Family flowers only, donations if desired to Donegal hospice c/o Mc Cabe Funeral Directors.
Radine Hamilton, Ballintra
The death has occurred of Radine Hamilton, Brownhall, Ballintra.
Predeceased by her loving husband John, she is deeply regretted by her sons James and Edward, daughter-in-law Adriana, and grandson John.
House private please.
Funeral service in Drumholm Parish Church, Ballintra, Wednesday at 2pm, followed by burial in Laghey Parish Church graveyard.
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