Death notices for Donegal - Wednesday morning, March 5

The following deaths have taken place:

- Cara Hannon, Letterkenny

- Mary McDaid, Convoy and Strabane

- Olive Bustard, Donegal Town

- Vincent Harrison, Mountcharles 

- Mary Grace McGarvey, Creeslough

- Raymond Gillespie, Sligo and Killybegs

- Maisie McBarron, Pettigo

- Shaun Martin McClafferty, Gortahork

- Dominick (Dom) Wicklow and Bundoran

- Margaret Fox, Letterkenny

- John Doogan, Ballyshannon

- Owen Roe O’Neill, Ballyshannon

Cara Hannon, Letterkenny

The sudden, untimely death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Cara Hannon, Listillion, Letterkenny.

Deeply missed by her loving parents PJ and Nellie, sister Emma Maguire (Shaun Paul), brother Patrick (Vivienne), uncles and aunties, nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends and colleagues at the Loreto Convent, St Eunan’s College and Lizzie’s Diner, Dunfanaghy.

Cara is predeceased by her grandparents Patrick and Annie Hannon, Leitrim and Charlie and Margaret Gallen, Knocknamona, Letterkenny.

Cara’s remains will repose at the family home in Listillion on Wednesday, March 5 and Thursday, March 6 from 1pm until after the Rosary at 9pm.

Funeral from there on Friday, March 7 at 10.15am going to The Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed on the parish YouTube Channel.

Interment afterwards in Conwal Cemetery, Letterkenny.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to The Irish Heart Foundation c/o any family member.

Mary McDaid, Convoy and Strabane

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Mary Mc Daid (née Heaney), Longlands, Convoy F93 P6KH, and formerly of Strabane.

Beloved wife of James, much loved mother of James (Lisa), Clare (Marty)and Brandon, dearly loved grandmother of Chloe, cherished daughter of Betty and the late John Heaney and sister of John, Elizabeth, Bernadette and Adrian.

Reposing at her home on Tuesday, March 4 from 5pm. Funeral leaving her home on Thursday, March 6 at 9am for Requiem Mass in St Mary`s Church, Melmount at 10am.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Deeply regretted by her sorrowing husband, sons, daughter, granddaughter, mum, brothers, sisters and family circle. Family time please from 10pm to 11am. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the parish webcam.

Olive Bustard, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Olive Bustard, Tullybrook, Donegal Town, Co Donegal, F94 H6K1.

Predeceased by her husband Bobby. Deeply regretted by her loving family Howard (Linda), Irene (Gerald) and Gareth (Ann), grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Reposing at her late residence on Tuesday, March 4 from 6pm to 9pm, and Wednesday, March 5 from 2pm to 9pm. Funeral Service in Laghey Parish Church at 2pm Thursday, March 6 followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to Laghey Parish Church care of any family member.

House private on the morning of the funeral please.

Vincent Harrison, Mountcharles 

The death has occurred of Vincent Harrison, Salthill, Mountcharles and formerly of London and Ballintra.

He passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Maggie and Bertie and his siblings, Jim, Dymphna, Patricia, Philomena and Desmond.

Deeply regretted by his devoted wife Mary and daughters, Helen (Dennis Ward- R.I.P) and Margaret (John Patton).

Much loved by his granddaughters, Eilish, Sinead and Or​​​​​la, great-grandchildren, Ava and Fíadh.

Forever remembered by his sister, Maureen, nephews and nieces.

Reposing at Tir Connaill Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal Town F94 FX3A on Tuesday, March 4 from 4pm until 8pm.

Wake at family home in Salthill, Mountcharles F94 N5X8 on Wednesday from 2pm until 8pm.

Removal from the family home on Thursday, March 6 at 10am going to St Brigid's Church, Ballintra for 11am funeral Mass followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Vincent's Mass may be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/ballintra.

Mary Grace McGarvey, Creeslough

The death has taken place of Mary Grace McGarvey, nee Hagney, Ards, Creeslough.

Sadly missed by her daughters Bernadette, Margaret, Geraldine, Pauline and Grace, her sons Fr Pat, Martin, Neilis and Noel, sons in law Pat, Denis, Hugh, Fergus, Paul and Michael, daughters in law Mary T, Maria, and Emma, grandchildren and great grandchildren, sisters Margaret and Agnes.

Predeceased by her husband Paul and daughter Ann, sisters Bridie and Catherine and grandson Martin.

Her remains will be reposing at her late residence on Tuesday, March 4 from 1pm with rosary at 9pm.

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

Funeral arrangements to be confirmed later. Family flowers only please.

Raymond Gillespie, Sligo and Killybegs

The death has occurred of Raymond Gillespie, Glenellen, Cloonamahon, Sligo and formerly of Elmwood Terrace, Killybegs, Co Donegal.

Predeceased by his parents John Joe and Bridget, his sisters Rosemary, Laurna and Anastasia, nephew Raymond and his brother-in-law Bert.

Sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, extended family and his many friends in Glenellen.

Reposing at his niece Marina Doherty's residence, The Commons, Killybegs (F94PX91) on Tuesday, March 4 from 11am to 10pm.

Removal on Wednesday morning at 11.30am to St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs, for Mass at 12 noon.

Burial afterwards in the local cemetery. The funeral Mass can be viewed live here.

Maisie McBarron, Pettigo

The death has occurred of Maisie McBarron (nee Simmons), Rosefield Cottage, Aghafoy, Pettigo, Co Donegal. She passed away peacefully at the Donegal Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Jim, much-loved sister of George, Winnie and the late Maggie, Kathleen, Tom, Willie John, Albert and Joe.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all the McBarron, Simmons families, friends and neighbours. 

Reposing at her later residence on Tuesday, March 4 from 12noon to 6.30pm funeral leaving her late residence at 7pm arriving at Saint Mary's Church, Pettigo for 7.30pm prayers and repose overnight.

Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11am followed by Interment in the adjoining cemetery. There will be a one-way system in operation for traffic.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to the Donegal Hospital or Donegal Hospice c/o Claude McKervey Funeral Director 22 Erne Drive, Ederney Co. Fermanagh BT93 0EN. Donation box available in the family home.

Shaun Martin McClafferty, Gortahork

The tragic death has taken place of Shaun Martin Mc Clafferty, Baltoney, Gortahork.

Predeceased by his grandparents; John and Máire Mc Clafferty, his aunt Cáit Mc Fadden, and his papa Martin Darcy.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his heartbroken parents; Michael and Sharon, sister Sara, nannie Sheila Darcy, aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family and friends.

Removal from the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top Letterkenny on Monday, March 3 at 5pm going to the family home in Baltoney.

Removal and wake is private for family only, however, all are welcome to attend the funeral.

Funeral Mass will take place in Teach Pobail Chríost Rí, Gortahork on Thursday, March 6 at 11am, interment afterwards in the adjacent cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page.

Dominick (Dom) Wicklow and Bundoran

The death has occurred of Dominick (Dom) Murray Bray, late of Bray, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Bundoran.

He passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and in the care of Beacon Hospital, Sandyford.

Cherished son of the late Kathleen and Dominick, beloved husband of Jennifer, much loved Dad of Jill, Chris, Matthew and Robert, cherished grandfather of Elio, Iris, Thea, Ben, Hannah, Ava and Kate, dearly loved brother of John, Bríd, Páid, Proinnsias, Eamonn, Mary, Connie and the late Joe, he will be sadly missed by his extended family and friends.

Reposing at his home on Tuesday, March 4 from 4pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, March 5 at 11.00am in the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer, Main Street, Bray followed by cremation in Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W. No flowers please.

Margaret Fox, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Margaret (Peg) Fox née Leigh, Foxleigh, 34 Ballyraine Park, Letterkenny F92 NXF2.

Deeply missed by her loving daughters Susan and Claire, sons Graham (Avril), Douglas (Siobhan) and Neil (Caroline), 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Ann Fox (England), nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Margaret is predeceased by her husband John (2016).

Removal from The Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny F92 XE35 on Tuesday, March 4 at 11am going to her late residence. Remains reposing there on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2pm until after the Rosary at 9pm.

Funeral from there on Thursday, March 6 at 10.30am going The Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed on the parish YouTube channel. Interment afterwards in Conwal Cemetery. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice and Northwest Parkinson’s Association of Ireland c/o any family member.

John Doogan, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of John Doogan, St Benildus Avenue, Ballyshannon.

He passed away peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Our Lady’s Hospital, Manorhamilton.

Reposing at McGees Funeral Home, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon on Wednesday from 4.30pm to 6.00pm. Funeral arriving at St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon on Thursday for Mass of the Resurrection at 9.30am followed by service of Cremation in Lakeland’s Crematorium, Dublin Road Cavan at 12 noon.

Donations in Memory of John to the Northwest Hospice, The Mall, Sligo c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon.

The funeral Mass shall be streamed live here.

Owen Roe O’Neill, Ballyshannon

The death has taken place of Owen Roe O’Neill, East Port, Ballyshannon. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving wife and family, under the exceptional care of the nurses, doctors, and staff of the Medical Seven Ward at Sligo University Hospital. 

Predeceased by his parents, Frank and Agnes O’Neill, loving sisters Cait and Ann, and brother, Joe; dearest and most beloved husband and best friend of Maura, adored father to his sons, Shane, Eoghan Ruadh, and Barry, and his cherished daughter, Louise; cherished grandad to his ten grandchildren Orlaith, Sean, Callum, Holly, Emma, Oisín, Saoirse, Owen, Joshua, and Charlotte; deeply missed by his daughters-in-law, Mary, Cathy, and Lorraine, and his son-in-law, Anthony; sadly missed by nieces Marie, Siobhan (David) and Grainne (Tommy), and by his brothers-in-law, Tony (Ann) and Gerard (Josephine, RIP) and their families.

Reposing at his late residence on Monday and Tuesday from 2pm to 8pm. Removal on Wednesday from his residence at 10.20a.m going to St Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am with service of Interment in St Joseph’s Cemetery, The Rock, Ballyshannon.

Donations in Memory of Owen Roe to the Patients Comfort Fund at the Ballyshannon Community Hospital c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors or any family member.

The funeral Mass shall be streamed live at www.churchservices.tv/Stpatricksballyshannon/.

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