Death notices for Donegal - Wednesday evening, January 29
The following deaths have taken place:
- Kathleen Devenney, Glenfad, Porthall and Carrigans
- James Crossan, Letterkenny
- Máire Kate Campbell, Glenties
- Mary O'Donnell, Kilcar
- Bridget Harkin, Clonmany
- Patrick (PJ) Mc Hugh, Falcarragh
- Margaret McGonagle, Creeslough
- Patrick (Paddy) McGill, Lifford and Waterford
- Kacper Dudek, Lifford and Poland
- Robert Byers, Raphoe
- Josephine Doherty, Stranorlar
- Anthony Sharkey, Kincasslagh
- Anne McLaughlin, Dublin and Dungloe
- Karen Connolly, Sligo and Bundoran
- Michael Fox, Garrison and Ballyshannon
Kathleen Devenney, Glenfad, Porthall and Carrigans
The peaceful death has taken place at Donegal Hospice in her 90th year of Kathleen Devenney, Glenfad, Porthall, and Dunmore, Carrigans.
Predeceased by her parents Joe and Katie, her brothers George and John, her sisters Mary and Lizzie. Kathleen will be sadly missed by her devoted niece Georgina (Brendan) and their sons Eithain and Finn, her nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposing at her niece Georgina and Brendan Devlin’s residence, Tullagh, Clonmany F93WY05 from 7pm on Wednesday, January 29.
Removal from there on Friday at 5.30pm. going to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany to repose overnight. Funeral Mass at 11am on Saturday, February 1 followed by burial in St Baithin’s cemetery, St Johnston.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Donegal Hospice, Co any family member or Comiskey Funeral Directors. House private please from 11pm till 11am. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/clonmany
James Crossan, Letterkenny
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of James Crossan, Knocknamona, Letterkenny (F92 PN2H), formerly Churchill.
Deeply regretted by his sons Mick (Michael) and wife Eileen, James (Bernie), Martin (Carmel) and John, daughters Marian Heraghty (Hughie), Anne Cannon (Charlie) and Geraldine Doherty (Cathal) and their mother Nellie, brothers Paddy (Canada), John (Nan) Longford, sisters Bridget McCool (Alfie) Letterkenny, Jenny Bradley (Letterkenny) and Kathleen Travers (Omagh), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and friends
Reposing at his son Mick (Michael) and Eileen’s residence Knocknamona (F92 PN2H) on Wednesday, January 29 from 6pm to 9pm and Thursday from 12 noon to 9pm concluding with Rosary at 9pm on both nights.
Funeral from there on Friday going to St Eunan’s Cathedral for 11am Requiem Mass, which can be viewed live on the link www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by burial in the family plot in Conwal Cemetery.
Family time please on the morning of funeral.
Family flowers only please, donations if wished to the Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny or any family member.
Máire Kate Campbell, Glenties
The death has occurred of Máire Kate Campbell, Meenavale, Glenties, F94 YR89.
Repose at her home from 4pm on Wednesday January 29, with rosary nightly at 9pm.
Requiem Mass at 1.30 pm on Friday, January 31 in The Church of The Holy Family, Edeninfagh with burial afterwards in the local Cemetery.
One-way system in operation, entry by The Glen Tavern and exit through Meenavale. Máire is predeceased by her husband Charlie, baby daughter Ann and brother, Eddie. She is survived by her daughters Sarah (Willie), Bridie (John), Máire (Peadar), sons Peter, Mickey (Lucy), Gerard, Charlie (Bernie), Connie (Claire), grandchildren, sister Sarah and brothers John and Laurence.
Mary O'Donnell, Kilcar
The death has taken place of Mary O'Donnell, Kilcar and previously of Co Dublin and New York.
She passed away peacefully in her 92nd year surrounded by her loving family. Beloved partner to the late Michael Tierney and the late John Duckworth and much-loved mother of Richard and Donnacha.
She will be greatly missed by her brother Sean, daughter-in-laws Lara and Diana, grandchild Violet, nephews and nieces Adrian, Peter, Danny, Michael, Mary, Sheila, Roisin, Mary, Patrick, Brendan and Danny, as well as her extended family and many great friends. Especially Patricia Conlon, Betty Burns, Maebeth Martin, Valerie Hemingway and Mary Pat Kelly.
A special and grateful thanks to Dr Charles Bourke and to Joy, Lorraine, Carole and all the staff at Harbour Lights Nursing Home and Killybegs Community Hospital.
Arriving at St Cartha's Church, Kilcar (F94KA07) on Thursday, January 30 for 1pm requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Flowers welcome or donations in lieu to a chosen charity, care of any family member.
Funeral mass can be viewed live here.
Bridget Harkin, Clonmany
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Bridget Harkin, née Doherty, Boharna, Clonmany, F93V261.
Loving wife of James, beloved mother of Deirdre (Tony) Annemarie (Shaun) Sarah (Declan) Jamie (Tanya)and Devoted grandmother.
Bridget’s remains will repose at her home on Wednesday, January 30 from 5pm.
Funeral leaving from there on Friday 31st January at 10.20am, going to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany for requiem Mass at 11am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private please from 10pm till 11am.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live here.
Patrick (PJ) Mc Hugh, Falcarragh
The death has occurred in England of Patrick (PJ) Mc Hugh, formerly of Fanmore, Falcarragh.
Pre deceased by his parents Pat and Nora, his brother Manus, and nephew Francis Vaughan. Sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, his Son Paul, and partner Allison, grandson Liam, sisters Anne Evans, Wales, and Margaret Vaughan Letterkenny, brother Brian, England, in laws, nieces, nephew, cousins and extended family and friends.
His remains will repose at Sweeney’s Funeral Home, Ballyboes, Falcarragh F92RW32 on Wednesday, January 29 from 5pm to 8pm with rosary at 8pm.
Funeral mass on Thursday, January 30 at 9 am in St Fionan's Church, falcarragh F92 N6Y9 with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral mass can be viewed live on mcnmedia.tv/camera/falcarragh-parish-church or https://www.facebook.comSweeneyFuneralDirectorsEmbalmers.
Margaret McGonagle, Creeslough
The peaceful death has occurred of Margaret McGonagle (née Sheridan) formerly of Gortnalake, Creeslough, Co Donegal.
Beloved wee mammy of Fiona and Patrick. Devoted wee nana to Darren, Mia and Enya. Sadly missed by her sisters Rose, Eilish, and Mary, her many nieces and nephews, the entire family circle and friends.
Margaret’s remains will be reposing at the home of her sister Mary Doohan in Gortnalake, Creeslough, F92 Y2W8 from 12.00 noon Wednesday, January 29.
Funeral Mass in St Michael’s Church, Creeslough on Friday, January 31 at 11am. Burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery, Creeslough. Family time please strictly from 10pm to 12.00 noon and on the morning of the funeral.
Patrick (Paddy) McGill, Lifford and Waterford
The death has occurred of Patrick (Paddy) McGill, late of Orchardstown, Butlerstown, Co Waterford and formerly of Cavan, Lifford.
Paddy passed peacefully in University Hospital Waterford surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, January 28.
Predeceased by his beloved parents John and Cassie; his sister Pauline; and his brother Conal.
Paddy will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Susan; his loving children Michelle, Jodi and Chris; his adoring grandchildren Ryan, Nova, Tria and Jude; his brothers and sisters Mary, Ann, Sean, Kathleen, Gerard, Brigid, and Gabriel; and his sons-in-law James and Stephen. He will be forever missed by all his nieces and nephews, extended family, relatives, wonderful neighbours, and many many friends.
Paddy’s family would like to thank with great appreciation all the staff in University Hospital Waterford for the exceptional care and kindness Paddy received throughout his illness.
Paddy will be reposing at his residence in Orchardstown, Butlerstown, X91W0D8, on Thursday, January 30 from 4pm to 7pm. Please be advised to take care with traffic in the area due to a busy junction. Traffic cones will be in place.
Paddy’s Requiem Mass will take place on Friday, January 31 at 2pm in St Mary’s Church, Butlerstown, Co Waterford.
The Requiem Mass can be viewed live here.
Paddy’s cremation service will take place on Saturday, February 1 at 1pm, at the Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, Co Cork.
The cremation service can be viewed live here. House private outside of reposal times please.
Family flowers only, donations, if desired, to Waterford Healing Arts.
Kacper Dudek, Lifford and Poland
The death has taken place on January 24 tragically as a result of storm Éowyn of Kacper Dudek, 18 Beechwood Park, Lifford and formerly of Brody, Poland.
Dearly loved son of Artur and Katarzyna Dudek, much-loved brother of Karol and Weronika and loving boyfriend of Molly.
Reposing at his home on Tuesday, January 28 from 4pm. Funeral leaving his home on Thursday, January 30 at 9.45am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Murlog, Lifford at 10.30am Cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium.
Deeply regretted by his heartbroken mum, dad, brother, sister, girlfriend and family circle. Family time please from 10pm to 12 noon. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam.
Robert Byers, Raphoe
The death has taken place at his home of Robert Henry Byers known as Roy, Townparks, Raphoe.
Predeceased by his parents Harry and Jenny, and brother George Alexander. Roy will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his brother Samuel and his wife Noreen, sister Ann Elkin and her husband Charles, sister Maureen Black, brother Stanley, nieces and nephews – Christopher, Robert, Jenny, Jacqueline, Keith, Richard and by the extended family, neighbours and friends.
His remains will repose at Terence McClintock’s funeral home Ballyboe, Convoy, F93WF54 from 2pm to 9pm on Tuesday, January 28. Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday at 1pm for 2pm Service of Thanksgiving in Raphoe Presbyterian Church followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Raphoe Presbyterian Church care of any family member or Terence McClintock funeral director.
Josephine Doherty, Stranorlar
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Josephine Doherty, nee Doherty, Drumboe Cottages, Stranorlar, F93 K8YY.
Beloved wife of Paddy, much loved mother to Paddy, (Angela) Stephen, (Rosalind), Sheila, (Anton) and the late baby Jackie, cherished sister of Mary, Eileen, Sheila, and the late William, Anthony, John, Gerard, dearly loved grandmother to Leah, Jake, Sean, Eoin, and Rachael.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her husband, sons, daughter, sisters, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at her late residence on Tuesday, January 28 from 11am to 10pm.
Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday, January 29 at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am. Family time on the morning of the Funeral please.
Interment in Drumboe cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish webcam.
Anthony Sharkey, Kincasslagh
The death has occurred at Dungloe Community Hospital of Anthony Sharkey, Braide, Kincasslagh.
Anthony’s remains will repose in McGynn’s funeral home on Monday, January 27 from 4pm until rosary at 7pm, and onTuesday January 28 from 4pm until removal at 5.30pm going to the Star of the Sea church, Annagry where he will repose overnight.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday, January 29 at 11pm with internment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Anne McLaughlin, Dublin and Dungloe
The death has occurred of Anne McLaughlin (née Gallagher) Whitehall, Dublin and formerly of Dungloe.
She passed away on January 23 peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at the Mater Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Daniel and loving mum to Kathleen, Daniel, James, Liam, Paul, Annette, Marian and the late Breda. Sadly missed by her family, her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her sister Rosie, brother James and all her extended family, friends and neighbours.
Reposing in Lanigan’s Funeral Home, 21 Beaumont Road on Tuesday, January 28 from 3pm to 5pm. Removal on Wednesday, January 29 to the Church of the Holy Child, Whitehall arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.30am. Burial afterwards in Dardistown Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to the Mater Hospital Foundation.
The Mass for Anne can be viewed live here.
Karen Connolly, Sligo and Bundoran
The death has occurred of Karen Connolly, nee Jones, Castlegal, Co Sligo and formerly of Drumacrin Ave, Bundoran.
She passed away January 24, 2025, unexpectedly at home. Beloved mother of the late Rachel and daughter of the late George and Sarah Jones.
Karen will be forever loved and sadly missed by her heartbroken husband Bernard, her son, daughters, brother, sisters, nieces, nephews and all her relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her home, Castlegal, Co Sligo (eircode F91R5PO) on Tuesday, January 28 and Wednesday, January 20 from 12 noon to 8pm on both days. Removal from there on Thursday, January 30 at 2pm to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of Resurrection at 2.30pm. Removal afterwards to St Ninnidh's Cemetery, Newtown Rd, Bundoran for burial service.
Karen's Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie. Please note - one-way system in operation during Reposal Hours. Entrance to the wake house from the Main Bundoran/Sligo Rd and exit at Tawley
Michael Fox, Garrison and Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Michael Fox, known as Mickey, Slasgarrow, Garrison, Co Fermanagh and formally Sminver, Ballyshannon, Co Donegal.
Mickey passed away in the exceptional care of nurses and staff of South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his wife Anne, parents Richard and Sarah, his brothers Paddy and Thomas, sisters Margaret, Sally and Kathleen.
Fondly remembered by his son John, grandsons Christopher, Matthew, Stephen, Michael and Dylan, his brother Sean (Ballintra), sister Anne (Blackburn), brothers-in-law, sisters in-law, nieces and nephews.
Reposing at McGee’s Funeral Home, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon, on Wednesday, January 29 from 4.30pm with removal at 6.45pm to arrive at St Joseph’s Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon for reception prays at 7pm to repose overnight. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated in St Joseph’s at 12 Noon on Thursday, January 30 with service of interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only. Donations in memory of Mickey if so desired to Gortacharn Care Home, Lisnaskea, Co. Fermanagh c/o Patrick McKenna or any family member. House private please.
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