Death notices for Donegal - Saturday evening, January 4

The following deaths have taken place:

- Donal Kelly, Glenageary and Buncrana

- Daria Dolan, Bundoran and Cavan

- Charles Doherty, Bridgend

- Charlie Devine, Letterkenny

- Jim Callaghan,  Letterkenny

- James Harty, Ballyshannon and Waterford

- John Cooper, Buncrana

- Owen Kelly, Buncrana

- Pádraig O Boyle, Bunbeg

- Joseph Houston, Cloghan

Donal Kelly, Glenageary and Buncrana

The death has occurred of Donal Kelly, Flower Grove, Glenageary and formerly of Buncrana.

He passed away peacefully on January 3 in the wonderful care of Altadore Nursing Home, Glenageary.

Cherished husband of Ann and much-loved father of Fergal and Damian. He will be sadly missed by his sister Kitty and husband Pat, sister-in-law Frances and husband Tom, brothers-in-law Micheal, Tom, Seamus and Paul, daughters-in-law Orla and Jennifer and his beloved grandchildren Lia, Ethan, Luca, Adam and Amy, many nieces and nephews, his former RTÉ colleagues and many friends, including those in the RTE Philharmonic Choir.

Reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Newtown Park Road, Blackrock, Co. Dublin (A94 X308) on Tuesday, January 7 from 5pm to 7pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday, January 8 at 10am in Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Glenview Road, Glenageary, Co Dublin (A96 EY91), followed by cremation at Mount Jerome Crematorium, Harolds Cross.

The Funeral Mass live can be viewed live here. Family flowers only please.

Daria Dolan, Bundoran and Cavan

The death has occurred of Daria Dolan (nee McGovern), Tullan Strand Road, Bundoran, and formerly of The Irish House, Swanlinbar, Co Cavan.

She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Sligo University Hospital. Beloved mother of Declan, Patricia, Raymond and Darragh.

She will be sadly missed and forever remembered by her loving sons, daughter, daughters-in-law Carmel, Linda and Catherine, her beloved grandchildren Matthew, Lorna, Darragh, Niamh, Charlie and James, her great-grandchild Aoibhe, her sisters Maureen and Rosario and all her nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by her parents Bartley and Bridget McGovern (The Irish House, Swanlinbar), her brothers Joe and Jude and sisters Cáit, Atty, Teresa and Philomena.
Reposing at Breslin’s Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran F94E92F on Sunday, January 5 from 2pm to 6pm where all are welcome to call.

Removal from the funeral home on Monday, January 6 at 9am to arrive at St Mary’s Church, Swanlinbar, Co. Cavan for Mass of the Resurrection at 10.30am followed by removal afterwards to Lakeland’s Crematorium, Cavan for cremation service at 1pm
Family flowers only please, donation in memory of Daria if so desired to SHOUT (Sligo Hospital Oncology Unit Trust) care of donation box at Funeral Home, online at www.idonate.ie/cause/shoutsligo or by post to Breslin’s Funeral Home, Bundoran.

Charles Doherty, Bridgend

The death has occurred at Archview Lodge Nursing Home, Letterkenny of Charles Doherty, 529 Bonemaine, Bridgend.

Predeceased by his loving wife Margaret. Sadly missed by his loving daughters Monica and Helen, sons John, Patsy, Thomas and David, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchild, extended family and friends.

Charles’ remains will be reposing at his home on Saturday, January 4 from 6pm.

Removal from there on Monday, January 6 at 9.30am to St Aengus’ Church, Burt for Requiem Mass at 10.15am followed by interment in Burt Cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live here. Family time please from 11.00pm to 11.00am.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu, if desired, to Archview Lodge Nursing Home Patients Comfort Fund c/o any family member.

Charlie Devine, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by his devoted family, of Charlie Devine, Kirkneedy, Letterkenny, F92VX82.

Predeceased by parents Charlie and Bridget. Sadly missed by loving wife Irene, son Carl (Breda), daughter Katrina (Julio), grandchildren Caolan, Andrew, Pauric, Conor and Hayley.

Fondly remembered by brother Frank, extended family, neighbours and many friends.

Charlie’s remains will be reposing at his late residence Saturday, January 4 from 3pm.

Funeral from there on Monday, January 6 going to St Columba’s Church, Glenswilly for requiem mass at 11am followed by interment in Conwal Cemetery.

Family time please from 11pm to 11am. Rosary both nights at 9pm.

Family flowers only, donations to Inis Aoibhinn House (Cancer Care West) care of any family member or Charlie McClafferty Funeral Director.

Jim Callaghan,  Letterkenny

The death has occurred at his late residence of Jim Callaghan, 5 Ballyraine Park, Letterkenny (F92 D9PR), retired teacher.

Deeply regretted by his wife Kay, son Gerard (Jacquie), daughter Cliona (Ali), grandchildren Jamie, Rory, Aaron, Emma, Aidan and Andrew, neighbours, relatives and friends.

Reposing at his late residence on Saturday, January 4 from 5pm to 9pm and on Sunday  from 12 noon to 9pm, concluding with Rosary at 9pm on both nights.

Family time please on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass at 12 noon in St Eunan’s Cathedral on Monday, January 6 which can be viewed live here followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if wished to the Society of Vincent de Paul c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

James Harty, Ballyshannon and Waterford

The death has occurred of James (Jamie) Harty, Newport, South Wales. He passed away peacefully after a short illness on  December 11, 2024, aged 60 years.

Sadly missed by his heartbroken wife Claire Harty nee Dolan, The Knather, Ballyshannon. Missed and cherished by his sisters Maggie, Sue and Anna, mother-in-law Teresa Dolan, The Knather, Ballyshannon and brother in laws, sister in laws, nieces and nephews and all his friends.

Requiem Mass to take place on Thursday, January 9 at 1.30pm at St Patrick's RC Church, Newport, South Wales followed by cremation at Langstone Vale Crematorium at 3pm.

A Mass will be offered for Jamie in St Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon at a later date.

John Cooper, Buncrana

The death has taken place in Donegal hospice, Letterkenny of John Cooper (Sean), 5 Knockalla Drive, Buncrana.

Father of Tommy, Christine Shauna, Jordan and Reuben, son of the late Thomas and Annie Cooper RIP.

Remains reposing at McLaughlin's Funeral Home, Buncrana from 2pm until 7pm on Friday, January 3 and Saturday, January 4.

Removal from there on Sunday at 10am going to Lakelands Crematorium for cremation at pm.

Owen Kelly, Buncrana

The peaceful death has occurred at Lower Illies, Ballymagan, Buncrana, Co Donegal of Owen Kelly husband of the late Anna and loving father of Mary (Sean), Bernadette (Gerard) and Brian (Noreen).

Owen will be sadly missed by his son, daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family, friends and all who knew him.

Removal on Friday, January 3 at 2pm from The Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Letterkenny going to his late residence at Lower Illies.

Funeral from there on Sunday, January 5 leaving at 10am going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for 11am Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. Funeral can be viewed live here.

Pádraig O Boyle, Bunbeg

The death has taken place at his home of Pádraig O Boyle, Knockastolar, Bunbeg.

Predeceased by his baby sister Louise.

Sadly missed by his parents; Vincent & Bella, his sister Katie & her husband Philipp, his brothers; Pól and Seán and extended family and friends.

His remains will repose at his home today, Friday, January 3, from 2pm to 8pm and on Saturday from 11am to 8pm. Rosary both nights at 8pm.

House private after the rosary and on the morning of the funeral. Funeral Mass on Sunday, January 5 at 1pm in St Mary’s Church, Derrybeg.

Interment afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery. The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page.

Joseph Houston, Cloghan

The death has occurred peacefully at his home in Birmingham, England, in his 100th year, of Joseph Houston, formerly of Lettershanbo, Cloghan.

Beloved husband of the late Mary, much loved father to Angela, (James) Caroline, (Craig) and John (Helen). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his son, daughter, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, nephews, nieces in Ireland and England, (Mc Cool family, Hone family, Houston family) extended family and friends.

Joe’s Requiem Mass will take place on Monday, January 13 at 11am in the Church of St Joseph and St Helen, Kings Norton, with interment in St. Nicholas Churchyard, Kings Norton.The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.youtube.com/@ssjosephandhelen

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