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

The following deaths have taken place:

- Joe O'Donnell, Jersey and Gortahork

- Philomena Murphy, Magheragallon and England

- John Devlin, Buncrana

- Dee O’Connell, Ballyshannon

- Lily O Sullivan, Falcarragh

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.

Philomena Murphy, Magheragallon and England

The recent death has taken place of Matilda Philomena (Mena) Murphy, née Dunlop, originally of Magheragallon, County Donegal. In her 98th year, Mena passed away peacefully in the presence of family members and under the care of staff at Darlington Memorial Hospital, on Monday, June 23.

Predeceased by her husband Pat, brothers and sisters John, James, Hughie, Paddy, Joe, Kevin, Grace, Jessie and Nora, she is sadly missed by her sister Mary in Australia and children Sean, Deirdre, Michael, Kathleen, Gerard and Adrian, grandchildren, great-grandchild, nieces and nephews.

Funeral Mass at 12 Noon, Thursday, July 10 in St Augustine's RC Church, Darlington.

In lieu of flowers, donations please to Stella Maris and Columban Missionaries

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.

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