Death notices and funeral arrangements for Monday morning, July 14

The following deaths have taken place:

- Neil Begley, Milford

- Rose Rutherford, Carndonagh

- Peter Carr, Dublin and Raphoe

- Brendan McHugh, Dublin and Portnoo

- Joe O'Donnell, Jersey and Gortahork

Neil Begley, Milford

The death has taken place peacefully in the Donegal Hospice of Neil Begley, Glenalla, Milford, F92 EK54. 

Deeply regretted his loving family, Francie (Jacqueline), Philomena (James), Tony (Caroline), Rosemary, Caroline (Peter), Shaun (Joanne), grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters Frances Mc Taggart (Ballyare) and Sheila Sheridan (Glasgow), nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his wife Mena, sons Kevin and Paul and daughter Mary-Margaret.

His remains are reposing at his home. Family time from 10pm until 10am and on the morning of the funeral.

Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 11am in St Joseph’s Church, Rathmullan with burial afterwards in Rathmullan Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on MCN Media St Joseph's Church Rathmullan. 

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

Rose Rutherford, Carndonagh 

The peaceful death has taken place at The Donegal Hospice of Rose Rutherford, née Doherty, The Park, Ballyloskey Carndonagh.

Predeceased by her loving husband Bernard, and much-loved mother of Amanda and Paul. Dear sister of Anne and Neil, predeceased by John, Nora, Sr. Marietta, Jimmy, Packie and Billy.
Sorely missed by her grandchildren Karlann, Kealan, Daisy, Kauri and Willow, her daughter-in-law Hilary, her extended family, friends and neighbours.

Her remains are reposing at her late residence.

Funeral from there on Tuesday at 10.20am going to Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh for 11am Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed live here.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Kelly's Funeral Directors.

Peter Carr, Dublin and Raphoe

The death has occurred of Peter Carr, Goatstown, Dublin and formerly of Raphoe, Donegal. He passed away on July 6 unexpectedly in Helsinki University Hospital, Finland with his children by his side.

Beloved husband of the late Anka and loving father of Tanja and Chris and beloved brother to Eimear and John, ee will be very sadly missed by his loving family, his grandchildren Clío and Rosa, step-grandson Jack, daughter-in-law Bobbi, son-in-law Zaine, sister-in-law Nalle, brother-in-law Jussi, his nephews & nieces and his grandnieces and nephews.

He will also be missed so much by all his extended family, friends and neighbours both in Ireland and Finland.

Reposing at Fanagan's Funeral Home, Dundrum on Tuesday from 5pm to 7pm.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 10am in St Mary’s, Star of the Sea Church, Sandymount, followed by cremation in the Victorian Chapel at Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Diabetes Ireland. 

Brendan McHugh, Dublin and Portnoo

The death has taken place of Brendan McHugh, late of Rathfarnham, Dublin and Lough Doon, Portnoo. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family who will be forever grateful for the exceptional care given to Brendan by all of the staff in St Michael’s ward, Anna Gaynor House, Our Lady’s Hospice.

Predeceased by his sister Bernadette and his brothers Tom, Frank, Josie, John, Vincent, Martin and Gerald. Brendan was a loving husband to Ann and cherished father to Adrian and Shane, daughters in-law Mariko and Maggie, loving Grandad to Kai and Bonnie, brothers Kevin and Willie, sisters Marie, Theresa and Noreen, sisters in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Funeral from Shovlin's Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara on Monday, travelling via Lough Doon to St Conal's Church, Kilclooney for 11am requiem Mass, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please; donations in lieu if desired to Our Lady’s Hospice.

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.

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