Death notices for Donegal - Wednesday evening, February 19

The following deaths have taken place:

- Greta Devine, Letterkenny

- John Mulholland, Fanad and Belfast

- Hugh Toland, Kerrykeel and North Carolina

- Annie May Harte, Lifford

- Nigel Lloyd, Dunkineely

- Sarah Doherty, Downings

- June O’Donnell, Carrigans

- Joseph Boyle, Portnoo

- Brian Connolly, Offaly and Letterkenny

Greta Devine, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place at Áras Uí Dhomhnaill Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family of Greta Devine (née Lafferty), retired Nurse, 59, Ballyraine Park, Letterkenny (formerly Tievebrack, Castlefinn). Predeceased by her husband Frank and her daughter Angela (Bravender).

Greta will be sadly missed by Daniel, Francis, John, Patrick, Margaret-Rose (Long), Bernie (Heeney), Pauline (McLoughlin), sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers and sisters, nieces, nephews and many friends.

Greta will repose at her late residence Wednesday, February 19 from 4pm.

House private to family and close friends.

Removal at 6pm on Thursday  to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine, Letterkenny (F92 PN81)) for reception prayers at 6.30pm.

Reposing overnight for 11am Requiem Mass on Friday, February 21 which can be viewed online  followed by burial in the family plot in Conwal Cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if wished to the Residents Comfort Fund, Áras Uí Dhomhnaill Nursing Home, c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

John Mulholland, Fanad and Belfast

The death has taken place of John Mulholland of Cooladerry, Fanad, Donegal, and also Belfast, Northern Ireland, suddenly on  February 7, 2025, in Belfast.

Predeceased by his parents, Ruairi and Rose Mulholland of Killeen Park, Belfast.

Beloved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle, and friend to many others, far and wide.

The family wishes to thank the kind and loving staff of Voysey House, Belfast, and all those involved in his care, including the dedicated staff at Belfast City Hospital Renal Unit, and the PD nurses who attended him daily with great kindness.

John’s Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 21 at 10.30am at O’Neill’s Chapel of Rest 98 Stewartstown Road Belfast. Cremation Service to follow at Roselawn Crematorium at 12.40pm.

Donations in his memory can be made to the Abbeyfield Belfast Society.

John was loved and will be sorely missed by his heartbroken family.

All enquiries to O’Neill’s Funeral Directors 98 Stewartstown Road Belfast, BT11 9JP (Tel:028 90620099) or online to www.oneillsfuneraldirectors.co.uk.

Hugh Toland, Kerrykeel and North Carolina

The peaceful death has taken place in North Carolina, USA of Hugh Toland, formerly of Kerrykeel.

Survived by his wife Mary, son Aidan, daughter Laura, son-in-law Tony, grandsons Nicholas and Vincent, brothers John (North Carolina), Brian (Wales), Colm (Milford), Martin (England), sisters Evelyn (New York) and Mary (Letterkenny) and predeceased by his brother Charlie. Funeral arrangements later.

Annie May Harte, Lifford

The death has taken place on February 18 at Archview Lodge of Annie May Harte (née Devine), (Rodger), Corner House, Lifford and formerly of Glenmornan.

Beloved wife of Dessie, much-loved mother of Tony (Teresa), Daniel (Yvonne) and Lisa, dearly loved grandmother of Caoimhlim, Alanna, Emily and Adam, and sister of Packie James, Catherine and the late Johnny, Joe and Francie.
Reposing at her home on Wednesday, February 19 from 4pm.

Funeral leaving her home on Friday, February 21 at 10.15am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick`s Church, Murlog at 11am. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, sons, daughter, grandchildren, brother, sister and family circle. Family time please from 10pm to 11am.The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam.

Nigel Lloyd, Dunkineely

The death has occurred of Nigel Lloyd, Casheltown, Dunkineely, Co Donegal, F94 X625, and Oadby, Leicester, England.

He passed away peacefully at the North West Hospice, Sligo on February 14.

Nigel will be sadly missed by his broken-hearted partner Kim Pereira, parents Angela and Roy Lloyd, sister Lindsay, brother John, extended family, neighbours and his many friends in Ireland and UK.

Reposing at his late residence on Thursday, February 20 from 12pm to 8pm.

Funeral service in Solace Cancer Support Centre, St Joseph's Avenue, Donegal Town on Friday 21st February at 11am followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 3pm.

Cremation service can be viewed at https://www.churchservices.tv/lakelands, using password Crem21F

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to the Solace Cancer Support Centre, Donegal Town and the North West Hospice, Sligo care of any family member or George Irwin Funeral Directors.

Sarah Doherty, Downings

The peaceful death has taken place in her 107th year at the Lake House Nursing Home of Sarah Doherty (Nee Mac Fadden), Kinnelargey, Downings.

Her remains will repose at her late residence from 5pm on Tuesday, February 18 and on Wednesday from 11am till 10pm.

Sadly missed by her daughters Nuala and Finn and extended family. Funeral on Thursday going to the church of St John the Baptist for requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

June O’Donnell, Carrigans

The peaceful death has occurred of June O’Donnell (née Brown) in her family home surrounded by her devoted family.

June will be lovingly missed by her husband Paddy, daughters Paula, Paddi (Graeme), son Joseph (Caoimhe) and her cherished grandchildren Shannon, Patrick, Zoe, Robbie, Aaron, Anna & wee Joseph and great-grandchildren Mia, Scarlett and wee Bobby.

Her sisters and brothers Vally, Jen, Lynn and Ken, nieces, nephews and extended family.

June was predeceased by her parents Bob and Lizzy Brown, her sister Minty, and brothers Jackie, Robby, Noel, Joe, Stephen, Dom, Oliver, Eugene & Michael. 

June will be reposing at her family home from 5pm to 10pm on Tuesday, February 18 and on Wednesday, February 19 from 12noon to 10pm. Family time only on the morning of the funeral please.

The funeral cortège will be leaving her family home in Dunmore, Carrigans, F93YD88, at 10am on Thursday, February 20 going to St Baithin’s Church, St Johnston for requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Joseph Boyle, Portnoo

The peaceful death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Joseph (Josie Victor) Boyle.

Predeceased by his wife Isobel (Bella) and son Patrick Joseph. Deeply regretted by his daughter’s Rosaleen and Catherine Grace,and grandchildren.

Removal from the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Letterkenny on Tuesday, February 18 at 3.30pm going to his late residence at Kilclooney Beg, Portnoo to arrive at approximately 5pm.

Funeral mass on Thursday at 11am in St Conal’s Church, Kilclooney with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family time from 10pm until 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Brian Connolly, Offaly and Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Brian (Benney) Connolly Ballicknahee, Clara, Offaly and Letterkenny.

He died peacefully in Tullamore Hospital surrounded by his loving family, friends and co-workers. Predeceased by his parents Eileen and Brendan.

Brian will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his sister Martina, brother Noel, partner Jenny, children Lauren, Jordan (Adam), Brandon, Katie and Emma (Dylan), Lauren and Brandon’s mother Lisa, nieces Nicole and Sam, relatives, friends, staff at the Tullamore Hospital and Tom and Gerry’s Bar.

Reposing at O’Reilly's Funeral Home, Harbour Street, Tullamore (R35 FC84) on Tuesday evening from 4:30pm until Rosary at 7pm. Funeral Mass for Brian will take place on Thursday morning at 11am in St Brigid's Church, Clara, followed by burial after Mass in the Monastery Cemetery, Clara.

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