Death notices for Donegal on Friday evening, May 2
The following deaths have taken place:
- Josephine Peoples, Milford
- Rory Rushe, Derrybeg and Dublin
- Anne-Ellen Mackin, Buncrana and Newry
- Ellen Anne Lafferty, Glengad
- Bernard Ward, Frosses
- Rose Patton, Ballybofey
- Bríd Nic Giolla Bhríde,Dublin, Bun Beag and Anagaire
- Mary Small, Dublin and Ballyshannon
- Chris Mac Clafferty, Carrigart
- PJ Wilhare, Cranford
- John McGinley (John Frank), Glencolmcille
- Aneas McFadden, Milford
Josephine Peoples, Milford
The death has occurred at Áras Uí Dhomhnaill Nursing Home, Milford of Josephine Peoples, Milford.
Pre-deceased by her brother Oliver, and parents Joe and Julia.
Her remains will arrive at St. Peters Church, Milford on Saturday, May 3 at 3pm to repose overnight.
Requiem Mass on Sunday, May 4 at 11am, followed by interment in Milford Cemetery.
Rory Rushe, Derrybeg and Dublin
The peaceful death of Rory Rushe, Stranacorkra, Derrybeg and formerly of Navan Road, Dublin, has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his dad Desmond, mother Kitty, step-mum Marie, father-in-law Peter Haughey and nieces Eileen and baby Catherine.
Sadly missed by his wife Geraldine, daughters, Hannah (Gavin), Christina (Dáire) & Chantelle, son Cian, mother-in-law Tina Haughey, sisters; Catherine (Joe) & Fionnuala (Denis), brothers, Jim (Mary) and Edward (Bridie) and extended family & friends.
His remains will repose at his home (F92 Y9Y5) on Saturday, May 3 from 2pm until 8pm and on Sunday, May 4 from 12pm until 8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm.
House private after rosary and on the morning of the funeral. Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, May 5 in St Colmcille’s Church Cnoc Fola (F92 D586) at 1pm, interment afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery (opposite F92 DY70).
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Ionad Lae Ghaoth Dobhair c/o any family member.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page.
Anne-Ellen Mackin, Buncrana and Newry
The peaceful death has taken place, at her home on May 1, 2025 of Anne-Ellen Mackin (née Donaghey), Glenn, 13, Ballyblaugh Road, Newry.
Loving wife of Mark and devoted mother of Joe and Maria. Daughter of Joe and Patricia Donaghey, Ballymagan, Buncrana.
Sister of Joseph, James and Kieran.
Her remains will repose at her home 13, Ballyblaugh Road, Newry BT34 1RR on Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3 from 3pm until 9pm.
Her remains will leave her home on Sunday, May 4 at 11.20am for 12noon funeral Mass in St John’s Church, Glenn.
Private cremation to follow in Lakeland’s Crematorium, Cavan immediately after the funeral Mass.
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, children, parents, brothers, mother and father-in-law Tommy and Fiona Mackin, cousins, aunts, uncle, nephews, nieces, extended Mackin and Donaghey families and many friends.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Southern Area Hospice c/o Charles Digney and Sons, 4 Sugarhouse Quay, Newry.
Ellen Anne Lafferty, Glengad
The peaceful death has taken place at Carndonagh Community Hospital of Ellen Anne Lafferty, Bunn, Glengad F93 XK25.
Predeceased by her parents John and Magdelene, her sister Mary and brothers Hughie, John, Philip and Daniel.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her brother Brian, nieces Bernadette, Madeleine, Tesha, Monica, Deirdre, Anne, Helen, Nuala, Madeline and nephews PJ, Kevin, Colm, Martin, Hughie and Kieran, extended family Enda, Maura and Orla, grand nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Ellen Anne’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh F93 E4FN on Friday, May 2 at 6pm going to her home.
Funeral from there on Monday, May 5 at 10.15am for 11am Funeral Mass in St. Patricks Church, Aughaclay followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director’s Facebook Page. Family time from 10pm to 11am.
Family flowers only please, donation in lieu if desired to Friends of Inishowen Hospice C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
Bernard Ward, Frosses
The death has occurred of Bernard Ward, Ballymacahill, Frosses.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Natasha; his son, David Ward; grandchildren, Kieran and Reece; his sisters, Rosemary (Al Krienke) and Ann (Tom Clarke); his brothers, James (Theresa) and Peter (Patricia); his niece and nephews; and his extended family, neighbours, and friends.
Remains will repose at Gallagher's Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles, (F94 X02N) on Sunday, May 4 from 1pm until 5pm.
Removal from there on Monday, May 5 going to the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses, for 12 noon funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to the Irish Heart Foundation C/O Gallagher Funeral Directors, Mountcharles.
The funeral Mass can be viewed live here.
Grace Mary (Rae) McCausland, Raphoe
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Grace Mary McCausland, known as Rae, Woodlands, Raphoe, F93HX79.
Predeceased by her parents, Richard and Kathleen. Rae will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her brother Tommy, sister-in-law Karen, nephew John and his wife Janet, niece Naomi and her husband Ian, her wider family circle, neighbours, and many friends.
Her remains will repose at her late residence from 11 am until 11 pm on Friday, May 2 and also from 11 am to 11 pm tomorrow, Saturday.
Funeral leaving from there on Sunday, May 4 at 2.30 pm for 3 pm Service of Thanksgiving for her life in Ballylennon Presbyterian Church followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of desired to Medical 8, Letterkenny University Hospital and Ballylennon Presbyterian Church, care of any family member or Terence McClintock funeral director.
Rose Patton, Ballybofey
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Rose Patton, nee Floyd, Trusk Road, Ballybofey, F93 NPYO.
Beloved wife of the late Jim, much-loved mother to Kevin, Terence and Linda, cherished sister of Kevin, Agnes, and Christy.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her sons, daughter, sister, grandchildren, Barry, Shauna, James, Laura, Evan, Zach, and Zara, nephews, nieces, extended family, and friends.
Remains reposing at her late residence on Friday, May 2, from 2 pm and Saturday, May 3, from 12 noon. Rosary both nights at 9 pm.Funeral leaving her late residence on Sunday, May 4, at 1.40 pm for Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoneill at 2 pm. Interment in the adjoining churchyard.
The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish.
Family time on the morning of the funeral, please.
Bríd Nic Giolla Bhríde,Dublin, Bun Beag and Anagaire
The death has occurred of Bríd Nic Giolla Bhríde, Whitethorn Park, Dublin and formerly of An Bun Beag and Anagaire.
Bríd passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025 in St Francis Hospice Raheny, after a short illness.
Deeply missed by her heartbroken sister, Freda, lifelong friend and cousin Rita, sister in law Anne, and all her nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grandnephew. Also all her many friends, neighbours and teaching colleagues.
Reposing at Strand View, Anagaire (F94V8D7) on Friday 2nd. May from 5pm. Rosary and prayers 9.00 p.m.
Requiem Mass on Saturday, May 3 at St Mary’s Star of the Sea church, Anagaire at 1pm Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed live here.
Mary Small, Dublin and Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Mary Small (née Cassidy), Santry, Dublin and late of Ballyshannon.
She pased away peacefully at home, cared for and surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late John and dearly loved mother of Ger and the late Declan, adored Nana to John jnr, Catherine, Patrick, Caoimhe and Dearbhla and great- grandmother to Charlie.
Sadly missed by her family, daughter-in-law Andrea, son-in-law Ciaran, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing in Lanigan’s Funeral Home, 21 Beaumont Road on Friday, May 2 from 3pm to 5pm. Removal on Saturday morning to Our Lady of Victories Church, Ballymun Road for Funeral Mass at 11.30am and afterwards to Glasnevin Crematorium for cremation at 1.30pm
Chris Mac Clafferty, Carrigart
The death has taken place of Chris Mac Clafferty, Main Street, Carrigart.
His remains will repose at his late residence from 11am on Thursday May 1, where all are welcome to come and pay their respects to the family.
Funeral from there on Friday, May 2, going to the Church of St John The Baptist for Requiem Mass at 3pm, followed by internment in the adjoining cemetery.
Mass can be viewed live on Mevagh Parish Facebook page.
PJ Wilhare, Cranford
The peaceful death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice of P J Wilhare, Woodquarter, Cranford.
Deeply regretted by his loving partner Madeline, Brothers, Sisters, nephews, nieces, and extended family.
Removal from his late residence to the church of St John the Baptist, Carrigart on Friday May 2, arriving at 8pm to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass on Saturday morning May 3 at 11 am, followed by private cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
House is strictly private to family only please.
John McGinley (John Frank), Glencolmcille
The death has occurred of John McGinley (John Frank), Glencolmcille.
He passed away peacefully, in Harbour Lights Nursing Home. Pre-deceased by his parents, James and Ellen, and his brother Josie. Sadly missed by his beloved sister Brigid, cousins, neighbours and friends.
His remains will repose in McCabe's Funeral Home, Ardara (F94 VCK1) on Thursday, May 1 from 4pm to 6 pm. Removal to St Columba's Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille for 7pm. Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
The funeral Mass will be streamed by: https://mcn.live/Camera/st-columbas-glencolmcille.
Aneas McFadden, Milford
The sudden death has occurred of Aneas McFadden, 159 Mount Marian, Milford, F92X8C4.
Aneas is predeceased by his parents, Patrick and Mary, and his brothers Patrick and Cahal.
Deeply regretted by his wife Margaret, son Terry (Carole) and daughters Geraldine (Stephen) and Catherine (Tommy), his grandchildren, Tamara, Katie, Kirsty, Jack, Shay, Kiera and Tommy, his brother John and sisters Brid and AnneMarie, as well as his brothers and sisters-in-law.
Aneas’ remains will repose at his late residence on Thursday, May 1 and Friday, May 2 from 12 noon until after the rosary at 9 pm on both days.
His funeral Mass will take place in St Peter’s Church, Milford, on Saturday, May 3 at 11 am with burial afterwards in Milford cemetery.
Funeral can be viewed on Church Services TV, St. Peter’s Church, Milford, on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/milford.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to St. Vincent de Paul, Rathmullan Day Centre, care of Eamonn Scott Funeral Director or any family member.
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