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08 Dec 2025

Death notices for Donegal - Tuesday evening, February 11

Death notices for Donegal - Sunday morning, February 9

The following deaths have taken place:

- Jim Shields, Crolly

- Bernard Mailey, Letterkenny

- Tommy McKinley, Dunfanaghy

- Carol Laird, St Johnston

- Matthew Cutliffe, Buncrana

- Jimmy Doherty, Killybegs

- Joe Patterson, Ramelton

Jim Shields, Crolly

The death has occurred of Jim Shields Meenaleck Crolly, who passed away on February 10.

Predecessed by his parents Joe and Maureen his sister Terry and brother Bobby. Jim was a devoted husband of Nuala and his beloved children Connor and Roisin his grandchildren Sara Lisa Hannah Niamh and Declan his daughter-in-laws Ann and Cathy sisters Maureen Pauline Betty and Jackie his brother Martin and all his Nieces and Nephews.

Jim will be reposing at Mc Glynn's Funeral Home, Dungloe (F94ND68)on Thursday 13th from 4pm -7pm. Cremation service on Friday 14th in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan (Dublin Road H12 RF78) at 1pm. Family flowers only with a donation to a charity of your choice.

Bernard Mailey, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has occurred of Bernard (Barney) Mailey, Glencar Scotch, Letterkenny, surrounded by his loving family at the Donegal Hospice, predeceased by his wife Sheila (2013) and son Brian (2016), retired Clinical Nurse Manager, HSE.

Deeply regretted by his family, Elizabeth (Brian), Roisin (Noel), Gabriel (Claire), Edel (Michael), Maire (James), Sinead (Hubert), Sheila (Anthony), Michael, Lucia, (Martin), his sister Gretta, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces & nephews, relatives & friends.

Reposing at his late residence. House private please Funeral from there on Thursday, February 13 going to St Eunan’s Cathedral for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed live here followed by burial in the family plot in Conwal Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations if wished to the Donegal Hospice c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

Tommy McKinley, Dunfanaghy

The death has taken place at The Donegal Hospice of Tommy McKinley, Rockhill, Portnablagh, Dunfanaghy (F92 W7Y8).

Tommy will be deeply missed by his beloved wife Margaret, his sons Trevor (Nora), Stephen (Hillary), daughter Gladlys (Trevor), grandchildren Jack and Bobby, and extended family and friends.

His remains will be reposing at his late residence from 6pm on Tuesday, February 11 for family and close friends.

Wake will take place on Wednesday, February from 1pm to 9pm - everyone welcome.

Funeral Service in St John’s Church, Ballymore on Thursday, February 13 at 2pm. Burial afterwards in adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or James Harkin Funeral Director, Creeslough.

Carol Laird, St Johnston

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Carol Laird, Churchtown, Carrigans, St Johnston (F93C8E8).

She will be sadly missed and deeply regretted by her parents Betty and Gerald, her partner Ian, Son Gareth (Oliva), daughter Charlene (Steven), grandchildren Mia, Sophie, Bobby, Aoife, Charlie and Bella, her brothers, sisters, and the wider family circle.

Her remains will repose at her home on Tuesday, February 11 from 12 noon to 10pm. Monday, February 10 is private for family only please.

Funeral from her home on Wednesday, February 12 at 12noon for 1pm funeral service in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Raphoe, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Letterkenny University Hospital ICU care of Terence McClintock funeral director.

Matthew Cutliffe, Buncrana

The peaceful death has occurred of Matthew (Matt) Cutliffe, The Mountain House, Buncrana.

Matt is predeceased by his loving wife Maura and his sister Rita .Matt will be sadly missed and never forgotten by his loving family Austin (Karen), Ursula (Michael), Seana (John), Caitriona (Dermott), Oonagh (James), Matthew junior, sister Rosaleen and his cherished Grandchildren, neighbours, friends and the wider family circle .

Matt’s remains will be reposing at his home from 4pm on Monday, February 10.

Funeral from there on Wednesday morning leaving at 10am for 11am requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Cockhill with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family time from 10pm to 10am and on the morning of the funeral. The funeral can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill.

Jimmy Doherty, Killybegs

The death has occurred of Jimmy Doherty, Meentullynagarn, Killybegs.

Predeceased by his parents James and Margaret, his sister Peggy (Manchester) and brother Paddy (Kerry).

Sadly missed by his loving wife Anna Rose, children Caroline (Brian), James (Rosaleen), Aidan and Jennifer and his grandchildren Luke, Leah, Shay, Jane, Faye and Yvonne, extended family and friends. Remains reposing at his residence (F94 EW60) from 4pm on Monday, February 10.

Removal on Wednesday, February 12 at 10.30am to St Mary of the Visitation Church Killybegs for 11am Funeral mass

Mass will be streamed live at www.mcn.live. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to the Irish Heart Foundation.

Joe Patterson, Ramelton

The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Joe Patterson, 3 Bridge Street, Ramelton, F92 E124.

Deeply regretted by his loving family, Joe, Anthony, Paul, Evelyn, Mary, Noleen, Bernie and Marty, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and friends.

Predeceased by his wife Ellen and brother Willie.

Reposing at his home on Monday, February 10 from 3pm until 10pm and Tuesday, February 11 from 11am until 10pm.

Requiem Mass on Wednesday, February 12th at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Mary’s Church Ramelton. Family time on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only.

Donations if desired to the Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member or Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.

If you have a death or an obituary you wish to have included on Donegal Live, Letterkenny Live or Inish Live, e-mail news@donegallive.ie.

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