Death notices for Donegal - Monday evening, January 27

The following deaths have taken place:

- Kathleen Coyle, St Johnston

- Kacper Dudek, Lifford and Poland

- Robert Byers, Raphoe

- Josephine Doherty, Stranorlar

- John Coyle, Carrigart

- Anthony Sharkey, Kincasslagh

- Anne McLaughlin, Dublin and Dungloe

- Noel McFadden, Falcarragh, Donegal, Derry and Dublin

- Frank Gordon, Dublin and Castlefinn

- Philip McCafferty, Letterkenny

- Eamonn Harrington, Lurganboy and Tuam

- Karen Connolly, Sligo and Bundoran

- Lorraine Wilson, Bruckless

- Sarah McGettigan, Letterkenny and Creeslough

- Charles McAleavey, Inver and Emyvale

- Michael Fox, Garrison and Ballyshannon

- Madge Fahy, Donegal Town and Glencolmcille

- Patsy Duffy,  Stranorlar

- Vincent McDaid, Ramelton

- Dr Michael O’Dowd, Milford, South Africa and Cork

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, may they Rest In Peace.

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 morning the 29th of January 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 24tragically 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 10.30a.m. 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.

John Coyle, Carrigart

The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of John Coyle, Tirlaughan, Carrigart.

His remains will repose at the Eternal light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny on Monday, January 27 from 6pm to 9pm, where all are welcome to pay their respects.

Cremation tomorrow, Tuesday, January 28 at 5pm at the Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

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.

Noel McFadden, Falcarragh, Donegal, Derry and Dublin

The death has occurred of Noel McFadden, Falcarragh, Donegal.

He passed away peacefully on January 15, in Oslo, Norway. Predeceased by his father Hugh, mother Margaret and his wife Eva (née Bjornstad).

Noel will be very sadly missed by his daughter Lisa, sons Kevin and Daniel, grandchildren William, Oscar and Colin, daughter-in-law Sandra, brother Hugh, sisters Marie and Ann, sister-in-law Elizabeth, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Funeral to be held in Oslo, Norway on Tuesday,  January 28. The Requiem Mass may be viewed live here. Donations to Calcutta Rescue

Frank Gordon, Dublin and Castlefinn

The death has occurred of Frank Gordon, Lucan, Dublin and formerly of Castlefinn, Co. Donegal and ex  An Garda Síochána.

He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at St James Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Ann, much-loved father of Ian, Kieran and Anna and devoted grandfather of Mia, Finn, Éanan, Aobh, Annie and Laoise.

Sadly missed by his loving sons, daughter, grandchildren, daughters-in-law Gwenn and Caoimhe, son-in-law Sean, brothers Noel, Gabriel and John, sisters Anne, Breidge, Goretti and Mary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his parents Susan and Charles and brothers PJ and Plunkett.

Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Lucan on Monday, January 27 from 5pm to 7pm. Removal to St Patrick’s Church, Esker, Lucan on Tuesday, January 28 arriving for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by burial in Esker Cemetery, Lucan.

Frank’s Funeral Mass may be viewed live here. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to St James Hospital Foundation.

Philip McCafferty, Letterkenny

The death has occurred at Brinley Manor nursing home, Convoy, formerly of Clydebank, Scotland.

Philip's remains have been removed to his native Clydebank for cremation at a date to be confirmed.

Predeceased by his parents Annie and Lawerance and deeply regretted by his brothers Jimmy and John, sisters Kathleen Dougal, Maureen Tease, Annmarie Duddy, Teresa McCafferty, extended family and many friends.

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.

Sarah McGettigan, Letterkenny and Creeslough

The death has occurred of Sarah McGettigan (née Boyle) Bomany, Letterkenny, Donegal, F92 T9N2 and formerly Creeslough. 

She passed away on January 26 peacefully at her home. Deeply regretted by her loving family, husband Seamus, daughter Terrie, sons Martin and Barry (Aimee), sisters Kathleen, Jean, Margaret, Susanna and Eileen, brother Barney, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Reposing at her home from 8pm to 10pm on Sunday, January 26 and on Monday, January 27 from 10 30am until 10pm. Requiem mass on Tuesday, January 28 at 12 noon in Star of the Sea Church, Glenvar. Burial afterwards in Glenvar Cemetery. Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Oncology Ward, Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o any family member.

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. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

All enquiries can be made to Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon on 087 2485819.

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.

Patsy Duffy, Stranorlar

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Patsy Duffy, 16 Ard Mc Cool, Stranorlar.

Beloved husband of the late Christina (Tene), much loved father of Connie (Eibhlin), Pearl, Siobhán (Joey), Elaine (Leslie) and Pauric (Patricia) and devoted grandfather to Mark, Jack, Ben, Gavin, Lauren, Devin, Ella and special mention to Daire who is currently in Melbourne, cherished brother of Jim (Carmel) and the late Josie, George (Maura), Ben, Sally (Joe) and Maureen (Aidan).

He will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Remains reposing at McCool’s Chapel of Rest, Ballybofey on Sunday, January 26 and Monday, January 27 from 6pm to 9pm.

Funeral leaving from there on Tuesday, January 28 at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am. Interment in Drumboe cemetery.

The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish webcam. Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to St Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar, care of any family member. Family time on the morning of the Funeral please.

Vincent McDaid, Ramelton

The peaceful death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Vincent McDaid, Farnagh, Ramelton, F92 E6X2.

Deeply regretted by his loving family, daughter Debbie, son-in-law Chris, granddaughters Ellie and Livvy, also Shirley and David, brother Hugh, sisters Molly, Margaret and Cathy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Predeceased by his loving wife Susan, dear son Mark, brothers Danny, Lexie and Brendan and sister Lily.

Reposing at his home on Sunday, January 26 from 4pm until 10pm and on Monday, January 27 from 11am until 10pm.

Requiem mass on Tuesday, January 28 at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton. Burial afterwards in Killydonnell Cemetery.

Mass can be viewed live here. Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Dr Michael O’Dowd, Milford, South Africa and Cork

The death has taken place of Dr Michael O’Dowd, Tirhomin, Milford, Co Donegal and South Africa – late of Bandon and College Road, Cork, on January 23 peacefully, in the care of The Marlay Nursing Home, Rathfarnham, Dublin.

Predeceased by his loving wife, Carmel. Deeply regretted by his daughter Niamh (London), son Desmond (Dublin); daughter-in-law Lisa, son-in-law Ryan; grandchildren Oscar, Tara, Ruby, Oran and Art; his sister Teresa (Donegal Town); brothers-in-law John and Gearóid, sisters-in-law Gay, Sheila, Deirdre and Gerry; nieces and nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum, Dublin on Monday from 6pm to 8pm. Removal on Tuesday afternoon to Dardistown Crematorium, Dublin for a Service at 2.30pm.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

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