Death notices for Donegal on Monday evening, June 23

The following deaths have taken place:

- Dolores Clarke (née Murphy), Galway and Buncrana

- Michael McGeoghan, Moville and Derry

- John Patterson, Castlefinn

- Sally Dempsey (née Hannigan), Dublin and Letterkenny

- Rosaline McCauley, Castlefinn

- Kathleen O’ Donnell, Fanad and Letterkenny

- Hugh Gormley, Raphoe

Dolores Clarke (née Murphy), Galway and Buncrana

The death has occurred of Dolores Clarke (née Murphy) Rose Cottage, Mackney, Ballinasloe, Galway and formerly of Buncrana, Co. Donegal.

Dolores passed away peacefully on June 22 surrounded by her loving family, in the wonderful care of the staff at St.Brendan's Nursing Unit (CNU), Creagh. Predeceased by her husband Padraic, her son Joachim and her brother Joe Murphy (Buncrana).

Dolores will be sadly missed by her loving family, daughters Olive and Marcella, sons Padraig, Peter and Adrian, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother Michael, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Dolores will repose in Grenham’s Funeral Home, Ballinasloe (H53 HK15), on Tuesday, June 24 from 5pm to 7pm.

Private removal on Wednesday morning to St Michael’s Church, Ballinasloe for Requiem Mass at 12 noon, followed by burial in Creagh Cemetery.

Michael McGeoghan, Moville and Derry

The peaceful death has taken place of Michael McGeoghan, 49 Steelstown Village, Derry and formerly of River Row, Moville.

Predeceased by his wife Anne and much loved father of Catriona and father-in-law of Eamonn. Predeceased by his sisters Jean and Katty.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sisters Mary, Anna and Terry, his brother Joseph, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Michael’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlins Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh F93 E4FN, on Monday, June 23 at 4pm, going to his home in Steelstown Village where everyone is welcome to pay their respects from 6pm.

Funeral from there on Wednesday (June 25th) at 9.30am for 10am Requiem Mass in Our Lady Of Lourdes Church, Steelstown, followed by Interment in Drung Cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/steelstown.

Pauline McGloin, Rathmullan

The death has taken place of Pauline McGloin, Main Street, Rathmullan.

Reposing at her home from 7pm on Monday, June 23.

Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Rathmullan on Wednesday, June 25 at 11am, followed by private cremation.

Deeply regretted by her sorrowing son Anthony, brother Paul, sister Helen, mother Pauline and granddaughter Kaitlin.

Families flowers only. Requiem mass can be viewed on mcn.live. No wake, the house is strictly private please.

John Patterson, Castlefinn

The peaceful death has occurred at Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny of John Patterson, formerly of Meenlougher, Castlefinn.

Husband of the late Margaret, and dear father of Dale (Vicky), Kim (Gregory) and Jill (Gareth) and grandfather of Logan, Faye, Toby, Jena, Sam and Scott.

Funeral on Tuesday, June 24 in Donoughmore Presbyterian Church, Liscooley, with service at 2.30pm, followed by interment in adjoining graveyard.

Family and friends welcome at Hood and Co Undertakers Funeral Home, 9 St Eugene’s St, Newtownstewart on June 23 between 6.00pm and 9.00pm.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, to the Donegal Hospice, Knocknamona, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Ireland.

Will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by the entire family circle.

Sally Dempsey (née Hannigan), Dublin and Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Sally Dempsey (née Hannigan), Foxrock, Dublin, D18 E9R6 and formerly of High Road, Letterkenny.

She died peacefully on 21 June 2025, at Blackrock Hospice, Dublin. Predeceased by her husband Aidan, parents John and Bridget, brothers Seamus and John, and sister Bried.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sister Maura and brother-in-law Des (Donegal), nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, extended family and her many friends.

Reposing at her home on Monday, June 23 from 3pm to 7pm. Removal on Tuesday, June 24 to the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock, arriving for Reception Prayers at 9.45am, followed by Requiem Mass at 10.00am, and afterwards cremation in Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W.

Rosaline McCauley, Castlefinn

The peaceful death has occurred of Rosaline McCauley (née Crawford), Sessiagh, Castlefinn, Co. Donegal F93 YXY3.

Lovingly missed by her husband Charlie, sons and daughters Karl, Keith (Susan), Adrian (Charlene), Olga (Conor), Niamh (Shane) David (Dolly) her 16 grandchildren, her brother James (Mabel), sisters Kathleen ( Sean Quinn), Bernie (Brian Slater) and all her extended family and friends.

Rosaline was predeceased by her parents John and Mary Crawford, sisters Margaret, Evelyn and Elizabeth, may they all rest in peace.

Rosaline will be reposing at her late residence Sessiagh, Castlefinn, F93YXY3 on Monday, June 23 from 11am until 10pm and Tuesday from 11am until 10pm.

Wednesday morning of the funeral is private to the family, please.

Funeral cortege will be leaving her late residence on Wednesday morning 25th June at 10.30am, going to St. Mary’s Church, Castlefinn for 11 o’clock Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in St. Columba’s Church Cemetery, Doneyloop F93VH90.

Funeral Mass can be viewed online via the parish webcam.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to Cancer Research and Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.

Kathleen O’ Donnell, Fanad and Letterkenny

The death occurred on Saturday, June 21 of Kathleen O’ Donnell (née Shiels), Portsalon Fanad, at her home at 33 Ballyraine Park, Letterkenny, and previously of Ard O’Donnell.

Kathleen was a retired psychiatric nurse who worked at St Conal’s hospital. She was predeceased by her husband Pat.

Kathleen will be deeply missed by her daughters Mary (Adrian), Maggie (Ken), Finola and son Daniel, grandchildren Mathew and Ciara, sister Bridget and her nieces and nephews.

She will be reposing at her home on Monday, June 23 from 4pm until 9pm.

Requiem mass on Tuesday, June  24 in Letterkenny Cathedral with burial afterwards in new Leck cemetery.

Hugh Gormley, Raphoe

The death has occurred in Beach Hill Manor, Nursing Home, Buncrana of Hugh Gormley, Magheraboy, Raphoe, Co. Donegal F93 CX46.

Lovingly missed by his daughters Kathleen (Gerry), Mary (Luke), son Michael (Nuala) his grandsons and 2 great-granddaughters and 1 great-grandson all his extended family and friends.

Hugh was predeceased by his wife Nellie and son Hugh, may they all rest in peace.

Hugh will be reposing at his late residence Magheraboy, Raphoe F93 CX46 on Sunday, June 22 from 6pm and all day Monday June 23. Rosary on both evenings at 9pm.

Funeral cortege will be leaving his late residence on Tuesday, June 24 at 8.30am, going to St Mary’s Oratory, Buncrana (F93 EY27) for 10am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in St. Mary’s Church Cemetery, Cockhill, Buncrana (F93 F9VE).

Funeral Mass can be viewed online via the parish webcam.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to The Patients Comfort Fund, Beach hill Manor Nursing home, Buncrana c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.

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