Death notices for Donegal - Tuesday morning, February 18
The following deaths have taken place:
- Joseph Boyle, Portnoo
- Brian Connolly, Offaly and Letterkenny
- Patrick McGovern, Bundoran and Cavan
- Tricia Devine, Lifford
- Bernadette Feeney, Castlefinn
- Maureen Quinn, Raphoe
- Victor Beattie, Raphoe
- Lucy McCafferty, Stranorlar
- Connie McGlynn, Cloghan
- Marie O’Dowd, Bunbeg
- Very Rev Dean Austin Laverty, Ardara
- Hugh Walsh, Stranorlar
- Nigel Lloyd, Dunkineely
Joseph Boyle, Portnoo
The peaceful death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Joseph (Josie Victor) Boyle.
Predeceased by his wife Isobel (Bella) and son Patrick Joseph. Deeply regretted by his daughter’s Rosaleen and Catherine Grace,and grandchildren.
Removal from the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Letterkenny on Tuesday, February 18 at 3.30pm going to his late residence at Kilclooney Beg, Portnoo to arrive at approximately 5pm.
Funeral mass on Thursday at 11am in St Conal’s Church, Kilclooney with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time from 10pm until 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Brian Connolly, Offaly and Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Brian (Benney) Connolly Ballicknahee, Clara, Offaly and Letterkenny.
He died peacefully in Tullamore Hospital surrounded by his loving family, friends and co-workers. Predeceased by his parents Eileen and Brendan.
Brian will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his sister Martina, brother Noel, partner Jenny, children Lauren, Jordan (Adam), Brandon, Katie and Emma (Dylan), Lauren and Brandon’s mother Lisa, nieces Nicole and Sam, relatives, friends, staff at the Tullamore Hospital and Tom and Gerry’s Bar.
Reposing at O’Reilly's Funeral Home, Harbour Street, Tullamore (R35 FC84) on Tuesday evening from 4:30pm until Rosary at 7pm. Funeral Mass for Brian will take place on Thursday morning at 11am in St Brigid's Church, Clara, followed by burial after Mass in the Monastery Cemetery, Clara.
Patrick McGovern, Bundoran and Cavan
The death has occurred of Patrick (Pat) McGovern, Finnerville, Bundoran, F94 R206 and formerly Derrynananta, Glangevlin, Co Cavan.
He passed away peacefully at North West Hospice, Sligo surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his beloved son Paul, his parents Ann and Pat and sister Mary (New York).
Much-loved husband to Ann, adored father to Patrick (Gillian), Kelly (Paul) and Philip (Gary), much loved grandfather to Rachael, Molly, Theresa, Elli, Emily and RJ. Pat will be sadly missed by his sister Nora, brothers Jack, Phil, Benny, Joe and all his extended family, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at his residence Tuesday the 18th February from 2pm to 8pm. House strictly private at all other times please. Removal on Wednesday the 19th of February to The Church of Our Lady Star of The Sea, Bundoran for 11am funeral mass Followed by burial afterward in St. Mary’s Church Cemetery, Cashelard.
Pat's Funeral mass can be viewed live here. Family flowers only donations in lieu if so desired to North West Hospice, care of John McGee & Sons Funeral directors or any family member.
Tricia Devine, Lifford
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Tricia Devine, (née Armstrong), 4 Rossgier Close, Lifford, and formerly of London.
Much-loved mother of Ciara, Sean and Lauren, dearly loved grandmother of Shamiah, Brody and the late Lexi, and sister of Rosie and Carolyn and wife of Martin.
Funeral leaving her home on Wednesday. February 19 at 1.30pm for Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Murlog at 2pm.
Cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium.
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing son, daughters, grandchildren, sisters and family circle. The requiem Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam.
Bernadette Feeney, Castlefinn
The death has taken place of Bernadette Feeney (née McKelvey) late of 1 Coolyslin, Castlefinn and formerly of Castlewellan Co. Down. She passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital on February.
Beloved wife of Peter, loving mother of Matthew and mother-in-law of Rosemary. Devoted grandmother of Patrick, Annabelle and Edward. Dear sister of Mary, Margaret, Angela, Evelyn, Patricia, Desmond and the late Francis, Eugene and Kevin. Very deeply regretted by the McKelvey and Feeney family circles.
Reposing at her late home. You are welcome to call at the wake from 6pm to 10pm Monday, February 17 and 11am to 10pm on Tuesday.
Funeral on Wednesday, February 19 leaving her late home at 10.30am for 12noon Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Altinure Road, Park, Co Derry, BT47 4BA.
Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed via the church webcam.
Maureen Quinn, Raphoe
The death has taken place in Archview Lodge Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family of Maureen Quinn nee Connolly, Townparks, Raphoe, F93 HD96.
Lovingly missed by her daughters and sons Assumpta (Liam), Anne (John), Thomas (Mary), sister Marjorie, Terence (Tina), Bríd (Gavin), Donna (Patrick), Martin (Marilda), her grandchildren Christopher,Thomas, Emer, Aíne, Shauna, Fearghal, Megan, Melissa, Michael, Rachael, Pádraig,and Jordan, Adam and their mum Jill and great- grandchildren, Lauren, Hannah nd Teidí, her brother and sister Tony and Alacque, her nieces and nephews and all her extended family and friends.
Maureen was predeceased by her parents Anton and Mary Bridget, husband Tommy, brother and sister Barry and Marjorie, granddaughter Bridget Marian, may they all rest in peace.
Reposing at her late residence on Monday, February 17 from 12pm to 9pm and on Tuesday, February18 from 12pm to 9pm.
Rosary on both evenings at 9pm. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral cortege will be leaving her late residence on Wednesday at 11.20am going to St Eunan’s Church, Raphoe for 12 noon Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed online via the parish webcam.
Victor Beattie, Raphoe
The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Victor Beattie, Burnside, Raphoe.
Beloved husband of Iris, much loved father of daughter Melanie (Michael) and son Jason, step-sons Rodney (Lorna), Ivor (Louise), Giles (Teresa), step-daughter Hilary (Timmy).
Victor will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, his sister Anna (Edwin) Black and his extended family circle.
His remains are reposing at his late residence. House strictly private please at the request of the deceased.
Funeral prayers at his home on Tuesday, February 18 for family only please.
Leaving from there at 2pm going to St Eunan’s Cathedral graveyard for prayers and burial. Everyone is welcome to come and pay their respects at the committal.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu to Cancer Care West care of Terence McClintock funeral director.
Lucy McCafferty, Stranorlar
The death has occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the staff at the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny of Lucy McCafferty, 46 Admiran Park, Stranorlar F93 V6K0, and formerly of Main Street, Stranorlar.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her loving partner Sam Armstrong, her daughter Amanda (Mark), her son Kevin (Megan), cherished sister of Judy, Margaret (Philip), Patrick, Karl, Nora (Sam), Liz (Eamon), nephews, nieces, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her parents Paddy and Sheila and her brothers Dermot and John.
Remains reposing at her late residence on Monday, February 17 and Tuesday, February 18 from 11am to 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please. Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday, February 19 at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am.
Interment in Stranorlar cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish webcam.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired directly to Donegal Hospice on the link and medical 4 Ward, Letterkenny University Hospital, or care of any family member
Connie McGlynn, Cloghan
The death has taken place in the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny, of Connie McGlynn (Rodgie), The Rambler’s Inn, Brockagh, Cloghan F93HR61.
Survived by his loving wife Brigid sister Nora Gallagher, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
He is predeceased by his sister Nancy, brothers, Paddy, Mickey and John. Reposing at his home in Brockagh from 6pm on Sunday, February 16.
Requiem Mass at 12 noon on Tuesday, February 18 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 8pm with family time from after the Rosary until 11am and on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only please.
Donations, if desired, to The Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member.
Marie O’Dowd, Bunbeg
The peaceful death has taken place at her home of Marie O’Dowd (née Gordon), Bunbeg, Gweedore, originally of 102 Tracey Avenue, Sligo Town.
Her remains will repose at Roarty’s Funeral Home, Derrybeg on Monday, February 17 from 2pm to 8pm. Rosary at 8pm.
Removal from there afterwards to her late residence to repose overnight. House is strictly private to family only.
Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, February 18 at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Derrybeg, interment afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery. Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice, c/o Kieran Roarty Funeral Director or any family member.
The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director Facebook page at 11am on Tuesday, February 18.
Very Rev Dean Austin Laverty, Ardara
The sudden death has taken place of the Very Rev Dean Austin Laverty, former parish priest of Ardara.
Beloved brother of Eunan and sadly missed by sister-in-law Teresa, nieces Thérèse & Roisin, grand nephews, grand niece and great grand nephew, his devoted housekeeper Josephine, his PP Very Rev Aodhán Cannon and fellow clergy of the diocese of Raphoe, parishioners and friends.
Reposing at the Church of The Holy Family until rosary at 8pm on Sunday and on Monday, February 17 from 11am until Rosary at 8pm.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday, February 18 at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
Family flowers only please.
Hugh Walsh, Stranorlar
The death has occurred at his late residence of Hugh Walsh, 4 Chapel Street, Stranorlar.
Beloved husband of the late Margaret, who died on February 8 2025, much loved father to Kathleen (Iggy), Angela (Wayne), Bridgeen, dearly loved brother of Eileen, and the late Jim, Johnny, Emily, Margaret and Mary. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his, daughters, sister, sisters in law, sons in law, grandchildren Keavy, Ryan, Brodie and Mark, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends
Reposing at Mc Cools Chapel of Rest, Ballybofey on Sunday, February 16 and Monday, February 17 from 6pm to 9pm. Funeral leaving from there on Tuesday, February 18 at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am. Interment in Stranorlar cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish webcam.
Family time on the morning of the funeral please. The house is private.
Nigel Lloyd, Dunkineely
The death has occurred of Nigel Lloyd, Casheltown, Dunkineely, Co Donegal, F94 X625, and Oadby, Leicester, England.
He passed away peacefully at the North West Hospice, Sligo on February 14.
Nigel will be sadly missed by his broken-hearted partner Kim Pereira, parents Angela and Roy Lloyd, sister Lindsay, brother John, extended family, neighbours and his many friends in Ireland and UK.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
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