Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Friday evening, July 4

The following deaths have taken place:

- Joe O'Donnell, Jersey and Gortahork

- Spencer Sherwin, Barnesmore

- Philomena Murphy, Magheragallon and England

- Sue Yaciuk O'Connor, Waterford and Gweedore

- John Devlin, Buncrana

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.

Spencer Sherwin, Barnesmore

The death has occurred suddenly at home, of Spencer Sherwin, Milltown, Barnesmore.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Catriona, Mum Dianne, Brother Paul and extended family.

Spencer’s remains will repose in Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal Town, F94 FX3A on Saturday, July 12 from 5pm until 9pm. House private at all times please.

Funeral service in Lough Eske Church of Ireland, Drumnacarry, Barnesmore, F94 K400 Sunday, July 13 at 2.30pm followed by private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Family flowers only.

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 in St Augustine's RC Church, Darlington.

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

Sue Yaciuk O'Connor, Waterford and Gweedore

The death has taken place of Sue Yaciuk O'Connor, née O’Flaherty, Grange Cove, Dunmore Road, Waterford City, Waterford and formerly of Gweedore. Sue passed away suddenly at home, in the presence of her loving family.

Predeceased by her beloved parents Peter and Ellen, step-dad Leonard and her sister June, she is deeply mourned and sadly missed by her loving husband Eamon and children Peter and Jim. She will be fondly remembered by her brother Mark, extended family and friends.

Her remains will repose is Tom Hennessy’s Funeral Home, Johnstown, Waterford, 91 FW4A on Monday from 6pm to 7.30pm with prayers at 7pm. 

A private cremation will follow.

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.

Reposal of his remains continues at his home 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.

Reposal of his remains continues at his home 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.

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