Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Thursday morning, July 3

The following deaths have taken place:

- Joe O'Donnell, Jersey and Gortahork

- John Devlin, Buncrana

- Dee O’Connell, Ballyshannon

- Lily O Sullivan, Falcarragh

- Sr Magdalene Moore, Donegal Town, Ballyshannon and Galway

- John Hanlon, Letterkenny

- Robert O'Brien, Letterkenny

- Hugh Kelly, Lifford

Joe O'Donnell, Jersey and Gortahork

Fuair Joe Ó Domhnaill bás tobann i St Helier, Jersey, ar an Aoine 28ú Meitheamh 2025, aois 51.

Imithe roimhe tá a thuismitheoirí dílse Bernard agus Gracie Uí Dhomhnaill. Fágtha croíbhriste ina dhiaidh tá a dheartháireacha David McNally agus David Ó Domhnaill, a dheirfiúracha Julie agus Marianne Ní Dhomhnaill, a chuid nianna agus neachtanna Fionn, Naincí, Gracie, Úna, Sally, Maureen, Oscar agus Daphne, chomh maith le Brian, John agus Abi, a chuid comharsana, comhghleacaithe oibre agus a chuid gaolta is cairde i Jersey agus i nDún na nGall.

Cuirfear socraithe tórraimh in iúl níos moille.

The death has occurred suddenly on June 28 of Joe O’Donnell, St Helier, Jersey, and formerly of Ardsmore, Gortahork, Co. Donegal.

Predeceased by his loving parents Bernard and Gracie O’Donnell, he is sadly missed by his brothers David McNally and David O’Donnell, sisters Julie and Marianne O’Donnell, his nieces and nephews, Fionn, Naincí, Gracie, Úna, Sally, Maureen, Daphne and Oscar. Brothers- and sister-in-law Brian, John and Abi, extended family, neighbours, work colleagues and a wide circle of friends in Jersey and Donegal.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

John Devlin, Buncrana

The death has taken place at his residence of John Devlin Maherinture, Buncrana F93 DH2H.

Beloved husband of the late Maeve and dear father of Shaun (Elaine), Sharon (Gerard), George (Pauline), Katherine (John RIPO), Sheena (Nigel), Paul (Lisa), Derek (Mary) and the Late Valerie RIP. Sadly, missed by his brother Pat (Bernie) grandchildren and great-granddaughter, nieces, nephews, family circle and friends.

Her remains are reposing at his residence on Thursday from 10am until 10pm and on Friday from 10am until 10pm.

Funeral from there on Saturday at 9.15am going to St Mary's Oratory Buncrana for 10am Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in Cockhill cemetery

Des McGinley, Milford

The death has take place of Michael Desmond (Des) McGinley, Main Street, Milford, Co. Donegal, F92 R1W1. He passed away  peacefully in the dedicated care of the staff of Áras Uí Dhomhnaill Nursing Home, Milford.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife, Peggie, sons and daughters-in-law, Damian, Edmund (Barbara, RIP), Michael (Mary), Peter, Fergus (Mary), grandchildren, Meadhbh, Niall, Odhrán, Fergal, Ciara, Ross, Enda, Anna, Isabel and Daithí, great-grandson, Khaled, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his sisters and brothers, Cathleen, May, John, Joe and Gerard.

His remains are reposing at his home on Thursday from 5pm until 10pm and on Friday from 12 noon until 10pm.

Requiem Mass takes place on Saturday at 10am in St Peter’s Church, Milford with burial afterwards in Milford Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Peter’s Church Milford on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/milford

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the St Vincent de Paul Society, c/o any family member.

Dee O’Connell, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Deirdre (Dee) O’Connell, The Abbey Lane, Ballyshannon, F94 Y1E5. She passed away peacefully, at her residence surrounded by her caring family.

Predeceased by her loving husband PJ, Dee will be remembered by her sons Paul, Liam, Pádraic and Feargal, daughters-in-law Erna, Sharon, Maaike and Liesl. Much loved by her grandchildren Joe, Tasya, Kate, Maya, Niamh, Peter, Aoife, Caolán, Molly and Finn. She will be sadly missed by her sister Breda and her brother Tom, sisters in law Angela and Joan and brother-in-law Francis.

Her remains are reposing at her residence on Thursday from 4pm to 7pm. House private at all other times.

Removal from her residence on Friday at 10.30am to arrive at St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am with interment in the Abbey Assaroe Cemetery. The Mass shall be streamed live on www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon/

Donations in lieu of flowers to the Northwest Hospice, The Mall, Sligo, c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon or any family member.

Lily O Sullivan, Falcarragh

The peaceful death has taken place in Falcarragh Community Hospital of Lily O Sullivan, 61 Ballina, Falcarragh, County Donegal (formerly County Derry). 

She is survived by her loving husband James, and two daughters Maureen and Loretta.

Her remains will be reposing at her late residence in Ballina, Falcarragh, F92 E7P0, with Rosary at 9pm. Family time after the Rosary until 11am the following morning.

Funeral mass will take place on Friday at 12 noon in Teach Phobail Naomh Fionán, Falcarragh Church F92 N6Y9, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/falcarragh-parish-church or ParishRadio@106.5FM

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Falcarragh Community Hospital, c/o any family member or Carton Funeral Directors.

Sr Magdalene Moore, Donegal Town, Ballyshannon and Galway

The death has occurred of Sister Magdalene Moore, Convent of Mercy, Ardeskin, Donegal Town and formerly Ballinasloe, County Galway.

Sadly missed by the Sisters of Mercy Community, Donegal Town and Ballyshannon, and the wider Mercy Community of the Northern Branch, her brother, Mikey, her sisters-in-law, Mary Frances and Nora, her nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, and her many friends and colleagues.

Mass of the Resurrection on Thursday at 12 noon, in St Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town, with interment afterwards in Clar Cemetery, F94 VXT6. Mass can be viewed here

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to the Solace Centre, Donegal Town c/o Patrick McKenna, Funeral Director, Ballyshannon.

John Hanlon, Letterkenny

The death has taken peacefully in Donegal Hospice, of John Hanlon, Drumanaught, Newmills, Letterkenny, Donegal, F92 FW71.

Predeceased by his father Sammy and his mother Sarah. Cherished and beloved husband of Maeve. John will be sadly missed by his heartbroken wife, his children - Melissa (Paul), Letterkenny, Shane (Elaine), Perth, Australia & Pauric (Emma), Letterkenny. John will be deeply missed by his loving grandchildren - Carraig, Iarlaithe, Donnchadh, Erin, Guy and Penelope. Deeply regretted by his brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours, and many friends.

Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral from there for Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am in St Columba's Church, Glenswilly with burial afterwards in Conwal Cemetery.

Family flowers only, please. Donations if desired to the Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member.

Robert O'Brien, Letterkenny

The death has taken place of Robert O’Brien, 11 McNeely Villas, Letterkenny. He passed away peacefully and under the wonderful and compassionate care of the staff of Medical 3, Letterkenny University Hospital.

Very much loved and deeply missed by his brothers and sisters Patrick (Philomena), Dublin, Margaret (Russ), USA, Paul (Dorrie), Derry and Angela (CJ), Letterkenny, nieces and nephews, aunts Madge O’Donnell (England) and Eileen McGonagle (Scotland) and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours. Robert is predeceased by his parents Pat and Vera.

Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral from there on Thursday at 12.30pm going to St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 1pm Requiem Mass which can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny Interment will take place afterwards in New Leck Cemetery, Letterkenny. 

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Medical 3 Ward, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.

Hugh Kelly, Lifford

The death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice of Hugh Kelly, Porthall, Lifford.

Predeceased by his parents, Billy and May, his sister Marie and brother Eugene. Deeply regretted by his loyal neighbours, extended family and many friends.

Funeral leaving his home at 11.30am on Thursday for Requiem Mass at 12 noon in St Patrick’s Church, Murlog, Lifford, F93 X5TR. Interment will take place afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed here 

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