Death notices for Donegal - Wednesday morning, January 29
The following deaths have taken place:
- Mary O'Donnell, Kilcar
- Bridget Harkin, Clonmany
- Patrick (PJ) Mc Hugh, Falcarragh
- Rosemary Kelly, Buncrana
- Margaret McGonagle, Creeslough
- Patrick (Paddy) McGill, Lifford and Waterford
- Kathleen Coyle, St Johnston
- Kacper Dudek, Lifford and Poland
- Robert Byers, Raphoe
- Josephine Doherty, Stranorlar
- Anthony Sharkey, Kincasslagh
- Anne McLaughlin, Dublin and Dungloe
- Eamonn Harrington, Lurganboy and Tuam
- Karen Connolly, Sligo and Bundoran
- Lorraine Wilson, Bruckless
- Charles McAleavey, Inver and Emyvale
- Michael Fox, Garrison and Ballyshannon
- Madge Fahy, Donegal Town and Glencolmcille
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. Funeral arrangements to be confirmed later.
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.
Rosemary Kelly, Buncrana
The peaceful death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Rosemary Kelly née Coyle, 10 Rockdale, Buncrana and formerly of 12 St Columba’s Ave, Buncrana.
Predeceased by her husband John, much loved mother of Brian (Megan), John (Verity), grandmother of Freya and Bridey, dear sister of Kathleen (McCay) (James), brothers Brian (Cathy), Danny, Eamon (Kathleen), predeceased by her brother Aerieas (Ann), sister Breda (Leo) and brother Hugh, sadly missed by her nephews, nieces and extended family.
Rosemary’s remains reposing at her residence this evening Tuesday 28th January from 7.30 p.m where all Rosemary’s friends and neighbours are welcome to pay there respects.
Removal from there on Wednesday 29th January at 12.45 p.m for cremation in Lakelands crematorium, Dublin Rd, Cavan.
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.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live here.
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.
Kathleen Coyle, St Johnston
The death has occurred in St Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar of Kathleen Coyle, Drumennon, St Johnston, Co Donegal, F93 R12E.
Kathleen will be lovingly missed by her brothers John and his wife Mary, Willie and his wife Bobbi, nieces and nephews, Annette, Marcus, Regina, Numah, Billy and all her extended family and friends.
Kathleen was predeceased by her sisters and brothers Sarah, Margaret, Edward and James.
Reposing at her late residence Drumennon, St Johnston from 4pm to 9pm on Monday, January 27 and Tuesday, January 28 from 2pm to 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Cortege will be leaving her late residence on Wednesday, January 29 at 10.40am going to St Baithin’s Church, St Johnston for 11 o’clock Requiem Mass with private cremation to take place in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, Co Cavan.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to St Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
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.
Eamonn Harrington, Lurganboy and Tuam
The death has occurred of Eamonn Harrington, late of Lurganboy and Bishop Street, Tuam, Co Galway.
Predeceased by his daughter Ava and his parents Frank and Maura. Sadly missed by his brothers Padraig (Dunmore) and John (Boston), sisters Carmel Monaghan (New Zealand), Anne Mullahy (Milltown), Frances Quinn (Tuam) and Siobhan Harrington (Tuam), Avas mam Ger, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Eamonn will be reposing at Grogan’s Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Tuam (H54 Y677) on Monday from 6pm. Removal at 8pm to the Cathedral of the Assumption. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 11.30am followed by Cremation Service in Shannon Crematorium at 2pm.
No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Tuam Cancer Care.
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
Lorraine Wilson, Bruckless
The death has occurred of Lorraine Wilson, Meenagolan, Bruckless who passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
Sadly missed by her loving husband Tommy, her children, Colm and Annette, Joanne and Peter, Angeline and Tom, her six adoring grandsons, Adam, Marc, Kevin, TJ, Christopher and Donnacha. She will be especially missed by her brother Brendan, sister Anne, sisters-in-law, Marie and Tricia, brother-in-law Damien and her dear friend Sandra, all her neighbours, friends and extended family.
Remains reposing at her residence on Monday from 2 pm to 8 pm and on Tuesday from 2 pm to 8 pm.
Private cremation and service will take place in the Lakelands Crematorium on Wednesday.
Please note a one way system will be in operation for the duration of the wake. Entering at Croagh School and exiting by Meenabradden.
Charles McAleavey, Inver and Emyvale
The death has occurred of Charles (Charlie) McAleavey, Inver, and Emyvale, Co Monaghan.
He passed away peacefully at the Bon Secours Hospital, Glasnevin, Dublin, surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his parents Daniel and Josephine (Josie).
Beloved husband of Kay, father to Fergal, Conor and Ronan. Grandfather to his cherished grandchildren Liam, Colm, Grace, Cathal, Jonah, and Jade. Brother to Marie Coffey (née McAleavey).
He will be sadly missed by his daughters-in-law Anne Marie and Celine, sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and a large circle of friends and neighbours.
Kay, Fergal, Conor, and Ronan would like to acknowledge the wonderful care and attention given to Charlie from Prof. Grogan’s team, his doctors, nurses and the care staff in the Bon Secours Hospital.
Reposing at home, Inver, Co. Donegal (F94 T1W6) on Monday, January 27 from 4pm to 8pm.
Removal to St Mary’s Church, Glennan, Emyvale, Co. Monaghan (H18 YT20) for 7pm on Tuesday, January 28.
Requiem Mass on Wednesday, January 29 at 2pm in St Mary’s Church, Glennan, Emyvale, Co. Monaghan (H18 YT20), followed by burial in Corracrin Graveyard, Emyvale (H18 TY04).
A one-way system will be in operation during the wake, entry via Mc Granes corner and exit at Fanaghan or the Port Road. Please follow the signs.
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.
Madge Fahy, Donegal Town and Glencolmcille
The death has occurred of Madge Fahy(nee Carr) formally Glencolmcille, Ardeskin Heights, Donegal Town. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and under the amazing care of the staff in Donegal Community Hospital.
Predeceased by her mother Bridie and sister Angela. Sadly missed by her dad Anthony (Cathy) and family Tom, Anthony(Stacey), Paul, Sarah, Rossa, Zach, grandchildren Dáithí, Tommy, Vivian-Grace, brother Mick, sister Hannah, nephews, niece, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Madge’s remains will repose at her late residence from 3pm until 9pm Monday and 3pm until 9pm on Tuesday.
Madge’s remains will leave her residence on Wednesday at 10:30am for requiem Mass at 11am in St Patrick’s Church Donegal Town with burial immediately afterwards in Clar graveyard.
Family flowers only donations if so desired to Donegal Community Hospital patient comfort fund care of Faulkner Undertakers or any family member.
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