Death notices for Donegal - Sunday evening, January 5

The following deaths have taken place:

- James Anderson, Stranorlar

- Josephine Doherty, Dunfanaghy

- Elizabeth Nelson, Carndonagh

- Patrick McGrath, Pettigo

- Paddy McLaughlin, Athlone, Burtonport and Rathmullan

- Vincent Gormley, Meath and Muff

- Donal Kelly, Glenageary and Buncrana

- Daria Dolan, Bundoran and Cavan

- Charles Doherty, Bridgend

- Charlie Devine, Letterkenny

- Jim Callaghan,  Letterkenny

- James Harty, Ballyshannon and Waterford

- Joseph Houston, Cloghan

James Anderson, Stranorlar

The death has occurred at Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny, of James Gerald (Jimmy) Anderson, Tyrcallen, Stranorlar. Beloved husband of Margaret, much loved father to Mary, (Knut) and Tony, (Wendy) cherished brother of Beattie, Isobel, and the late Hazel. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughter, sisters, son in law, daughter in law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family, and friends.

Reposing at Mc Cool’s Chapel of Rest, Ballybofey on Sunday January 5 from 5pm until 9pm and on Monday from 3pm until removal at 5pm to the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar to repose overnight.

Requiem Mass at 11am on Tuesday January 7. Interment afterwards in St.Mary’s Churchyard, Sessiaghoneill. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish webcam.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, directly to the Donegal Hospice or care of any family member.

Josephine Doherty, Dunfanaghy

The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Josephine Doherty (née Gallagher), Rockhill, Dunfanaghy, Co Donegal.

Sadly missed by her husband Gerry and her beloved daughter Clodagh. No wake, house strictly private please.

Viewing will take place at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal on Monday, January 8 from 4pm to 6pm followed by removal to Holy Cross Church, Dunfangahy for 7pm to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass in Holy Cross Church, Dunfanaghy, on Tuesday, January 7 t 12noon. Burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live here. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director.

Elizabeth Nelson, Carndonagh

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Elizabeth Nelson, Gibb, Glenagannon, Carndonagh F93Y050.

Predeceased by her loving husband Henry and much-loved mother of Robert, Stanley and Weir.

Dear sister of John, William, Charlotte, Lucy, Ann and predeceased by her brother Campbell.

Deeply regretted by her grandchildren Isaac and Aaron, her daughter-in-law Helen, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Funeral arrangements to be confirmed later.

Patrick McGrath, Pettigo

The death has occurred of Patrick (Patsy) McGrath, Mill Street, Pettigo.

He passed away after a short illness in Sligo University Hospital surrounded by his loving family. 

Pre-deceased by his wife Anne, and loving father of Winnie, Pauric, Paul, Aidan, Dermott, Diane, Declan, Lorraine and the late Desmond.

Patrick will be reposing at his late residence with a walk through system on Sunday, January 5 from 1pm to 9pm and Monday from 1pm to 9pm. Family time please outside of these hours. Requiem Mass on Tuesday morning at 11am in Saint Mary's Church, Pettigo followed by Interment in the adjoining Churchyard. Family flowers only please.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sorrowing daughters, sons, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters Marie & Anna and pre-deceased brother Dessie, sister in law Mary, brother in law Michael, and pre-deceased brother in law Pauric and entire family circle. House private on the morning of the funeral.

Paddy McLaughlin, Athlone, Burtonport and Rathmullan

The death has occurred of Paddy McLaughlin, Roscommon Road, Athlone and late of Burtonport and Rathmullan, Co Donegal.

Retired Defence Forces. He passed away peacefully in the loving presence of his family on January 3, 2025, in the excellent care of the staff in the ICU at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, three days after his 80th birthday. 

Pre-deceased by his parents Anthony and Margaret McLaughlin and siblings Rose (McBride), John and Tony. Beloved husband for 58 years of Annette (nee Warde, Baylough). Cherished father of Enda, Fiona Connolly and Karen Dempsey. Much loved father-in-law to Michelle Jessop, John and Paul. Dearly loved grandfather to Cian, Thomas, Caleb and Gabriel McLaughlin, Lauren , Evan, Megan and Rachel Connolly, Kate and Adam Dempsey. Great-grandfather to Teddy Troute and Mabel Connolly Griffin. Sadly missed by his family, brother in law Nick Warde, Baylough, nieces and nephews, cousins, friends, ex colleagues and neighbours.

Reposing at the Strand Funeral Home (N37 WY17)  on Monday evening from 4pm to 6pm. Mass of the resurrection on Tuesday at 11am in Saints Peter and Paul’s Church followed by Burial in Kiltoom cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Portiuncula Hospital Patient Comfort Fund.

Paddy’s funeral mass can be streamed live on http://www.churchservices.tv/athlone. House private please.

Vincent Gormley, Meath and Muff

The death has occurred of Vincent Gormley, Mill Road, Mornington, Meath; Drogheda, Louth and formerly of Muff, Co Donegal.

He passed away peacefully, at Our Lady’s Hospice, Harolds Cross, Dublin. Beloved husband of Marian, loving father of John, Gerard, Tony, Barry and Brian. 

Sadly missed by his wife and family, daughters-in-law Penny, Regina, Karen and Clare, his grandchildren Ellen, Seán, Genevieve, Gavin, Caroline, Paul, Niamh, Seán, Aoife, Finn, Niamh, Marianne and Patrick, brothers-in-law Bryan, Tommy and Johnny, sisters-in-law Maeve and Veronica, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

Reposing on Monday, January 6 from 5pm until 7pm at F Watson & Son Funeral Directors, Dyer St, Drogheda (A92 W7EP). Funeral Mass on Tuesday morning at 11am in the Star of the Sea Church, Mornington (A92 N202). Burial afterwards in Reilig Mhuire, Piltown.

No flowers please. House private.

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.

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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