Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Wednesday morning, August 12
Updated death notices and funeral arrangements for County Donegal
The following deaths have taken place:
- Michael White, Westmeath and Castlefinn
- Vera McLaughlin, Burnfoot
- Joseph Rodden, Dublin and Creeslough
- Danny Breslin, Bundoran
- James (Jim) Reid, Carndonagh
- Margaret Curran, Burt
- Anthony McBride, Creeslough
- Paul Noah McMahon, Burtonport and England
Michael White, Westmeath and Castlefinn
The death has occurred of Michael White, Tormey Villas, Athlone, Westmeath and Castlefinn,
Retired member of the Defence Forces.
He passed away peacefully after a short illness on Tuesday, August 11.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Mary (née Lovett) and his daughter Victoria.
Sadly missed by his loving daughters Mary, Sarah and Sinead, sons Gabriel, Frankie, Alan, Mark, Elvis, Jayme, Michael and Noel, brothers, sisters, in-laws, nephews, nieces, his adoring grandchildren and great-grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Funeral arrangements later.
Vera McLaughlin, Burnfoot
The death has occurred at her home of Vera McLaughlin, Tooban, Burnfoot.
Predeceased by her loving husband Jimmy, son Charlie, sister Sheila and brother Jackie.
Deeply mourned and will be forever missed by her loving sons and daughters Joe, Bernie, Mary, Mura, Colette, James and Siobhan, brother Eamon and sister Grainne, grandchildren, great grandchildren, a wider family circle and friends.
Vera’s remains will be reposing at her home onTuesday, August 11 from 5.00pm where all are welcome to pay respects.
Removal from there on Thursday, August 13 at 10.15am going to St Mura’s Church, Fahan for requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.
Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/fahan.
Family time from 10pm to 11am, and private please on the morning of the funeral.
Parking is available in the adjacent carpark of Fahan Presbyterian Church.
Joseph Rodden, Dublin and Creeslough
The death has occurred of Joseph Rodden, Raheny, Dublin and formerly Creeslough, Co. Donegal.
Joseph died peacefully on August 8 under the care of the wonderful staff at St Francis Hospice in Raheny.
Predeceased by his beloved wife Evelyn, his parents Kate and Neil, his brothers Neil and John and his sister Patsy.
Joseph will be deeply missed by his brother Bill, his sons Paul, John, Martin, and Mark, his daughters-in-law Sarah and Ying-Chieh, his grandchildren Aoife, Naoise, and Aisling as well as by his nieces and nephews, extended family, and his dear friends and neighbours.
Reposing at St Francis Hospice, Station Road, Raheny, Dublin (D05 E392) for viewing from 11.00am to 1pm on Wednesday, August 12.
Followed by removal to St Michael’s Church, Creeslough, Co. Donegal (F92 XD92) to arrive at 8pm to repose overnight.
Requiem Mass there at 11am on Thursday, August 13, followed by burial in St. Columba’s Graveyard, Termon, Co. Donegal (F92 X4D6) where he will be reunited with Evelyn.
Joseph’s funeral Mass can be viewed live here: https://mcn.live/Camera/st-michaels-church
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to St. Francis Hospice in Raheny or the Mater Hospital Foundation c/o of any family or James Harkin, funeral director.
Danny Breslin, Bundoran
The death has occurred of Danny Breslin, Ard Ná Gréine, West End, Bundoran and formerly of Aighe, Ardara.
Retired shopkeeper and funeral director. He passed away peacefully in the exceptional care of all at Ballyshannon Community Hospital on Sunday, August 9.
Forever loved and sadly missed by his loving family, his beloved wife Una, daughter Patricia, sons Donal (Eiméar), Conor (Nicola), his adored granddaughters Ella, Melissa and Eva, his brother-in-law John, sisters-in-law Peggy and Dora, his lifelong friend and colleague Paddy Conlan and all his relatives, neighbours and great friends he met down through the years.
Danny will repose at the Family Funeral Home (Breslin’s), West End, Bundoran F94E92F on Tuesday evening August 11 from 4pm to 8pm.
Removal from Family Home (Ard Ná Gréine) on Wednesday, August 12 at 11.40am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of Resurrection at 12 noon, removal afterwards to St. Ninnidh’s Cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran for burial service.
Danny’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie.
Family flowers only please, donations in Memory of Danny to Patient Comfort Fund at Ballyshannon Community Hospital c/o donation box at Funeral Home/Church.
The Breslin Family would like to sincerely thank the Doctors, Nurses, Carers and Staff of Ballyshannon Community Hospital for their care, compassion and dignity shown to both Danny and his family while in their care and to all who helped in any way during his time there.
James (Jim) Reid, Carndonagh
The death has occurred of James (Jim) Reid, Drimdoo, Carndonagh, peacefully at the Donegal Hospice, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents JJ and Rose Reid and his sister Mariegoretti.
Much loved father of Kieran, Mariegoretti (John), Rosemary and Danielle and devoted grandad of Tianna, Layla, Alisha, Amelia and Seamie.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sisters, Noreen, Margaret, Joan and Ann, his nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Jim’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh (F93 E4FN) on Monday, August 10 at 7.30pm going to his home (F93 E4A3) where all are welcome to pay respects.
Funeral from there on Thursday at 10.15am for 11am Requiem Mass in Sacred Heart Church Carndonagh, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on https://www.carndonaghparish.com/webcam.html. Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
Margaret Curran, Burt
The death has occurred at her residence of Margaret Curran nee Barr, Speenogue, Burt.
Predeceased by her loving husband Norman, sister Ann and brother Patsy.
Deeply mourned and will be forever missed by her loving daughter Sharon, son Darrall, daughter-in-law Sinéad, sister Mary, brothers Peter and Paul, grandchildren, wider family circle and friends.
Margaret’s remains will be reposing at her home on, Monday, August 10 from 1.00pm where you are all welcome to pay your respects.
Removal from there on Wednesday at 10.15am going to St. Aengus’ Church, Burt for Requiem Mass at 11.00am followed by interment in Burt Cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/burt.
Family time please from 11.00pm to 10.00am.
Anthony McBride, Creeslough
The tragic death has occurred of Anthony McBride of Ards, Creeslough, Co. Donegal, F92XH96.
Predeceased by his adored wife, Veronica (née Boyce), December, 2023.
Sadly missed by his heartbroken family sons Patrick and his wife Kristina Feeney (Galway), Cailean and his wife Shay, granddaughters Orla and Saoirse siblings Neil (Margaret), Margaret Brady (Alan RIP), Evelyn McGinley (Brian), John (Eileen) and James (Monica Bradley) sisters-in-law Theresa McGrattan (Pat RIP) and Bridget Toland (Ferdi), nieces, nephews, neighbours and wide circle of friends.
House strictly private to family only on Monday 10th August, 2026.
Wake on Tuesday, August 11 from 12.00 noon.
Rosary at 9.00 p.m. House strictly private after the rosary and on the morning of the Funeral.
Funeral Mass in St. Michael’s Church, Creeslough on Wednesday at 12.00 noon Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-michaels-church.
Burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice/North West Blood Bikes C/O of any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director.
Paul Noah McMahon, Burtonport and England
The death has occurred of Paul Noah McMahon, Kitty's Cottage, Lackenagh, Burtonport and formerly Blackpool, Lancashire.
Predeceased by his parents William and Judy Haworth, Paul is deeply missed by his husband Kevin and his many friends and family. Paul was a passionate animal lover and doted on his Jack Russells, Nuala and Fergal.
Taking inspiration from David Bowie, Paul requested a simple and dignified private cremation.
Paul’s life will be celebrated in a ceremony led by his devoted husband Kevin on Saturday, August 15 on Cloughglass beach, Burtonport.
Please gather at his beloved home at Kitty’s Cottage, Burtonport, F94 Y8X6 at 11am before driving to Cloughglass beach. Wear bright colours and walking shoes (Dr Martens optional).
In lieu of flowers, donations to Donegal Donkey Sanctuary would be greatly appreciated – donegaldonkeysanctuary.ie
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