Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Wednesday morning, June 17

The following deaths have taken place:

- Sorcha Gillespie, Derrybeg

- Paddy Corr, Buncrana

- Sheila Canning, Shroove

- Ruby Spratt, Castlefinn

- Christina Mc Feely, Letterkenny

- Jim Harkin, Moville

- James (Jim) Loughrey Grant, Clonmany

- Ethan McLucas, Carndonagh

- Noel Hampson, Carrigans

- Pauline Mc Daid, Glenswilly

- Deirdre O'Connor, Kilcar

- Dairíne O'Reilly, Dunfanaghy

- Joan Duffy, Ballyshannon

- Tommy Rutherford, Lifford

- Joan Duffy, Ballyshannon

- Mary Collins (née McCarron), Culdaff

- Shaun Mc Gonagle, Ballybofey

Sorcha Gillespie, Derrybeg

The death has taken place at her home of Sorcha Gillespie Mc Garvey, Srath na Corcra, Na Doirí Beaga. Predeceased by her parents; Owenie and Bridie Gillespie.

Sadly missed by her husband James Mc Garvey, brothers; Monsignor Kevin Gillespie, Administrator St. Eunan's Cathedral Letterkenny, Joseph (Mary) Carolina (USA), Eamonn Anthony (Holly) Connecticut (USA), Plunkett (Peggy) Pennsylvania (USA), Thomas (Srath na Corcra).

Also mourned by Jake & Elizabeth Mc Garvey and their children; Maeve and Orla and extended family and friends.

Her remains will repose at her home in Srath na Corcra (F92 X4F5) on Wednesday and Thursday from 12 noon - 8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm.

House private after the Rosary and on the morning of the Funeral.

Sorcha's Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, June 19 at 1 pm in The Church of the Sacred Heart, Dunlewey (F92 N668), 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.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Kieran Roarty Funeral Director.

Paddy Corr, Buncrana

The death has occurred of Paddy Corr, suddenly but peacefully at his home, Cloncool Park, Buncrana.

Paddy is predeceased by his cherished daughter Susan, and deeply regretted by Anna.

Paddy will be forever fondly remembered by his extended family, friends and neighbours.

Paddy’s remains will repose at Kelly’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh (F93YE1C) on Wednesday, June 17 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 6:30pm to 9:00pm, where all are welcome to pay their respects.

Removal from there on Thursday, June 18 at 10:40am going to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh for 11:00am Requiem Mass followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

The Requiem Mass can be viewed live on http://www.carndonaghparish.com/webcam.html.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Blaine McCarron – Kelly’s Funeral Directors.

Sheila Canning, Shroove

The death has occurred of Sheila Canning, Shroove, peacefully at Larissa Lodge Nursing Home, Letterkenny.

Deeply missed and much loved by her brothers Jim and John (Australia) and sisters Rosemary, Eugenie, Maureen and Kathleen.

Predeceased by her loving parents Owen and Peggy.

Sadly missed by her extended family circle, friends and neighbours.

Sheila’s remains will repose at Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh (F93 E4FN) on Wednesday, June 17 from 5pm to 8pm, where all are welcome to pay respects.

Funeral from there on Thursday, June 18 at 2pm for 3pm Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Ballybrack, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Larissa Lodge Nursing Home C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Ruby Spratt, Castlefinn

The death has occurred at Aras Ui Dhomhnaill Nursing Home of Ruby Spratt, 348 Grahamsland, Castlefinn.

Heartbroken by her passing are her loving children Linda (Mark), Caroline (Paul), Rona (Liam), Kellie (Aidan), Richard (Kayrena), Alex (Alison), Sabrina (Christopher) and Mellisa (Shane). Sadly missed by her sisters, Wendy O’Brien, Isabel Lindsay, grandchildren, great grandchildren and all extended family. Predeceased by her husband Derek and her infant daughter Mary Marie.

Reposing at her home 348 Grahamsland, Castlefin from 7pm-10pm on Tuesday, June 16 and on Wednesday from 12pm-10pm.

House private on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral service will take place at 11am on Thursday the 18th June at St. Patrick’s Church, Donaghmore, Castlefinn, followed by burial in Gortlee cemetery, Letterkenny.

Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to the residents comfort fund at Áras Uí Dhomhnaill Nursing Home.

Christina Mc Feely, Letterkenny

The death has occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at Letterkenny University Hospital of Christina Mc Feely, née Lenihan, Highfield, Glencar, Letterkenny, formerly of Ballinamult, Co. Waterford.

Predeceased by her parents Christopher and Mary, her infant son Edward, and brother Denis.

Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by much loved husband Brendan, daughter Marie, sons Anthony, Brendan, and Kenneth, brothers Dick and Vincent, son in law Christopher, daughters in law, Emer and Angelina, grandchildren Daniel, Ronan, Olivia, Lachlan, James, Tara, Rory, Fiona, Heidi, and special great grandchildren Archie, and Alfie.

Reposing at her late residence. The House is private please.

Funeral leaving from her late residence on Thursday, June 18 at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in St. Eunan’s Cathedral Letterkenny at 11am. Interment inSt.Mary’s Churchyard, Sessiaghoneill, Ballybofey.

The Requiem Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, directly to Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland, at https://alzheimer.ie/get-involved/become-a-friend-support-asi/donate/ or Irish Heart Foundation, https://irishheart.ie/ways-to-give/ or care of any family member.

Jim Harkin, Moville

The death has occurred of Jim Harkin, Foster Terrace, Moville, peacefully at his home, surrounded by all his loving family.

Beloved husband of Breid and much loved father of his son James, his daughter Jacqueline, loving father-in-law of Diane and Dermot, and cherished granda of Laura, Kyle, Mark, Nathan, Jason and Kellie.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his extended family circle, friends and neighbours.

Reposing at his home where all are welcome to pay respects.

Funeral from there on Thursday, June 18 at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Pius X Church, Moville, followed by burial in the Ballybrack cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on www.movilleparish.com.

Family time from 10pm to 10am.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Irish Cancer Society C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director

James (Jim) Loughrey Grant, Clonmany

The death has occurred of James, (Jim) Loughrey Grant, Skerries, Co. Dublin, and formally of Clonmany, Co. Donegal, 14th June 2026, peacefully at Beaumont Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Pre-deceased by his parents Philip and Tess, his brothers Austin and Tony and his infant sister Helena.

Deeply missed by his wife and best friend Anne (Drumm), his children James, Michelle, Jack and Harry, his grandchildren Taylor & Ryan, remembering his devoted and much-loved brothers and sisters Cesca, Philip, Marian, Roisin, Shane, Taragh, Madelina, Aine, Des and his mum Madeleine & husband Mick, his many nieces and nephews, sisters in law, brothers in law and extended family and friends.

Jim will repose at Lannon's Funeral Home, Skerries, (K34 EP94) on Thursday, June 18 from 6pm to 8pm. Removal Friday 19th to St Patrick's Church, Skerries, for 10am Funeral Mass, cremation thereafter in Dardistown Crematorium (K67 HP26).

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to St. Francis Hospice click on the link below to donate.

House strictly private please.

Ethan McLucas, Carndonagh

The death has occurred of Ethan McLucas, Mountain View, Tullyarb, Carndonagh (F93 VO76), suddenly at his home.

Devastated and heartbroken by his passing are his loving parents Melanie and Alan and his sister and brother, Samantha and Ryan.

Predeceased by his grandparents Marcus and Madge, his auntie Kay and his great-granny Brenda.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his aunts and uncles, Veronica (Oliver), Barny (Terence), Joe (Cathy), Alex, Thomas, Martin (Hayley), cousins, extended family circle, friends and neighbours.

The family home is private on Tuesday night, with visiting on Wednesday and Thursday from 12pm to 9pm on both days.

Funeral from there on Friday, June 19th at 10.20am for 11am Requiem Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on www.carndonaghparish.com/webcam.html.

Noel Hampson, Carrigans

The death has occurred onJune 13 of Noel Hampson, formerly of Killywill, Greysteel.

Beloved partner of Bernadette, loving father of Terry and Michael, devoted grandfather of Jack, Brendan and Daniel and dear brother of Carmel, Felix, Willie and the late Ann and Brendan.

Noel will be reposing in his home, 5 Monreagh, Carrigans, F93 V2AE.

Funeral from there on Wednesday at 11.30 am for 12.30 pm Requiem Mass in Star of the Sea Church, Faughanvale.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Pauline Mc Daid, Glenswilly

The sudden death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Pauline Mc Daid (née Herrity), Drumenan, Newmills, Letterkenny.

Devoted wife, mother and grandmother to her heartbroken family. Dearly missed by her loving husband, Desmond, her son Gary (Mandi), daughters Michelle (Paddy) and Clare (Daniel), her adored grandchildren, Caitlín, Ronán, Meghan, Jack, Amy, Kai and Finlay.

Fondly remembered by her sisters and brothers, Barbara, Danny, Margaret, Michael and Siobhan, extended family and friends

Reposing at her home from 12 noon on Tuesday, June 16.

Shuttle bus operating from Gala shop, Breenagh, F92 TFT2, from 5 p. m. on both evenings.

Rosary both nights at 9 p.m. with family time afterwards and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral leaving from there on Thursday 18th June at 12:30 p.m. for 1 o’clock p.m. Requiem Mass in Saint Columba’s Church, Kilpheak, Glenswilly, F92 WY19.

Interment afterwards in Conwal cemetery.

The Requiem Mass can be viewed at https://www.churchservices.tv/glenswilly.

Deirdre O'Connor, Kilcar

The death has occurred of Deirdre O'Connor, (née O’Gara) Booterstown Avenue, Co. Dublin and formerly of Kilcar, Co. Donegal.

She passed away peacefully in the loving care of her family and the staff of Belmont House Nursing Home. Beloved wife of the late Michael and loving mother of Máire, Paul, Jerome and Bart. She will be very sadly missed by her loving children, grandchildren Caoimhe, Daragh, Cillian, Charmaigne, Lheeanne, Eden, Michael, Hugh, Kate and Babette, greatgrandchild Sophia, daughters-in-law Jacinta and Ann, nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, especially Kathleen, and neighbours.

Reposing on Wednesday evening, 17 June, from 5 pm to 7 pm at Rom Massey & Sons Funeral Home, 6 Cranford Centre, Stillorgan Road, D04 X446 (opposite UCD Flyover) (or view on Google Maps by clicking this map link).

Funeral Mass on Thursday morning, 18 June, at 11 am, in the Church of the Assumption, Booterstown Avenue, A94 TR68, followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery.

For those unable to attend, the Mass may be viewed live.

Dairíne O'Reilly, Dunfanaghy

The death has occurred of Dairíne O'Reilly (Ní Raghallaigh) Clontarf (and formerly of Dunfanaghy) who passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved wife of Frank McNamara, and loving mother of Matilda, Kitty, Padraig, Seimisín , Seán, Peigí and Corinne. Predeceased by her brothers Feargus and Ronan. Very sadly missed by her siblings Siún, Eirnín, Ultán, Tomás and Feilim, grandchildren and her children's partners. Dairíne’s family would like to thank the staff of the Mater Private Hospital and St Francis Hospice Raheny for the wonderful care shown to Dairíne.

Dairíne will be reposing at her residence on Monday afternoon 15th June from 4pm to 7pm. Eircode D03YC59.

Removal on Tuesday 16th June to the Unitarian Church, St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 for 12pm Service, followed by a reception at Clontarf Castle from 2pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to St Francis Hospice, Raheny.

Tommy Rutherford, Lifford

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Tommy Rutherford, Mullinagung, Ballindrait, Lifford F93 YW3W

He will be sadly missed by his wife Monica, daughters Allison (Noel), Donna, (Robert), Natalie, (Stephen).

Beloved grandad of Thomas, William, James, Emily, Jessica, Andrew, Matthew, Adam and Noah.

His remains will repose at his home from 7pm this evening Monday 15th June, and from 11am tomorrow Tuesday 16th June.

Funeral leaving from his home at 1.30pm on Wednesday 17th June for 2pm Service of Thanksgiving in St Eunan’s Cathedral Raphoe, with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Tommy will be missed by his wider family circle, neighbours and friends.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to St Eunan’s Cathedral Raphoe, care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director.

Joan Duffy, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Joan Duffy (nee Granaghan), Ballyshannon Community Hospital and formerly of The Rock Road, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal.

She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Sligo University Hospital, 14th June 2026.

Predeceased by her parents Jimmy & Kitty Granaghan, husband Sean, her brother Vincent and sisters Marie, Noeleen, Angela, Pauline and Helen, niece Kerry and nephews Patrick and Declan.

Forever loved and sadly missed by her loving family her sons Brian (Deirdre), Barry and Neil (Avril), her daughter Amanda, her beloved grandchildren Mark, Aisling, Ciaràn, Tara, Codai and Rebecca, her great-granddaughter Erin, her brothers Seamie, Roy and Ben, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, godchildren and all her relatives, neighbours and large circle of friends.

Joan will repose at Breslin’s Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran F94E92F on Tuesday, June 16 from 4pm to 8pm.

Removal from Breslin’s Funeral Home on Wednesday morning 17th June at 10.30am to arrive at St. Joseph’s Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am, removal afterwards to St. Ninnidh’s Cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran for Burial Service.

House private please.

Family Flowers only Please, donations in Memory of Joan to the Patients Comfort Fund, Ballyshannon Community Hospital care of donation box at Funeral Home & Church.

Joan’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Breslin Funeral Home & Cremation Services Facebook Page.

Mary Collins (née McCarron), Culdaff

The death has occurred of Mary Collins (née McCarron), Leiter, Culdaff, peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Packie and her infant granddaughter Meghan.

Much loved mother of Patrick (Nora), Mary-Theresa (Gerry), James (Mary), Danny, Margaret-Ann (Brian).

Cherished granny of Jacqueline, Sean, Garry, Sinead, Louise, Brian, Mary, Danielle, Barry, Donna, Leanne, Daniel, Callum, Ciarán, Jamie and her great-grandchildren.

Sadly missed by her extended family circle, friends and neighbours.

Mary’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh (F93 E4FN) this evening (Monday) at 5pm going to her home (F93 K277).

Funeral from there on Wednesday (June 17th) at 10.20am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Aughaclay followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director’s Facebook Page.

Family time from 10pm to 11am.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to Letterkenny University Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

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.

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