Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Friday morning, July 18

The following deaths have taken place:

- Joe O'Donnell, Jersey and Gortahork

- Charles Bonner, Ballybofey

- Pat Hartigan, Bundoran, Limerick and Leitrim

- Edgar Scott, Dunfanaghy and Armagh

- John Strain, Dublin and Kilmacrennan

- Joe McGinley, Glencolmcille

- Damien O'Brien, Killygordon and USA

- Anne Weir, Meath and Ardara

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.

Charles Bonner, Ballybofey

The death has taken place of Charles Bonner, Donegal Street, Ballybofey. He passed away peacefully after a long illness bravely borne, surrounded by his loving family in Letterkenny University Hospital.

Beloved husband of Rosemary, much loved father to Kathleen, Francis (Patricia),Joseph (Barbara), Charles, Breda (Mark), Thomas (Amanda) Donal (Deborah), Dermot (Donna)and the late Geraldine (Pat), cherished brother of the late Willie, Sally, Kathleen, Joe, Anne, Jim and Patrick Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his loving wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren including the late Robert, nephews, nieces, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law extended family and many friends.

His remains are reposing at Mc Cool’s Funeral Home, Ballybofey on Friday and Saturday from 3pm concluding with rosary both nights at 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral leaving from there on Sunday at 10.30 am, for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am. Interment will take place in Drumboe cemetery. Mass will be streamed live via the  Parish Webcam 

Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to the friends of Letterkenny University Hospital, care of any family member.

Pat Hartigan, Bundoran, Limerick and Leitrim

The death has taken place of Patrick (Pat) Hartigan (Seargent Retd 28 Inf Bn) of West End, Bundoran, Co. Donegal, and formerly of Clounleharde, Ballyhahill, County Limerick, and Carrick-on-Shannon, County  Leitrim. He passed away peacefully in the excellent care of all at Flannery’s Nursing Home, Abbeynockmoy, Tuam, County Galway

Predeceased by his beloved wife Mary, sisters Bridie, Nancy, and Kathleen, and his granddaughter Sharon, he is deeply mourned by his brother John, his stepchildren Siobhán, Barry, and Seán, his grandchildren, 15 nieces, 20 nephews, and a wide circle of extended family and friends.

His remains are reposing at Breslin’s Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran, F94E92F,  on Friday from 5pm to 8pm. All welcome.

Removal from the funeral home at 10.40am on Saturday to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Removal afterwards to The Abbey Cemetery, Rossnowlagh Road, Ballyshannon for burial service. Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie

Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer Society Ireland via conation box at Funeral Home/Church or to Breslin’s Funeral Directors.

Edgar Scott, Dunfanaghy and Armagh

The sudden death has taken place of Edgar Scott, Forest Lodge, Horn Head, Dunfanaghy, F92X838 and Magheralin, Craigavon, County Armagh.

Much loved and sadly missed by his sons Daniel and Peter, wife Dawn, his mother Jean, sister Diane and brother Roy, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends, he is predeceased by his father Sammy.

The wake will take place on Friday from 12 noon to 10pm – all are welcome. Family time on the morning of the funeral please. 

Funeral Service will be held in the Presbyterian Church, Dunfanaghy, F92 RR44 on Saturday at 10.30 am followed by private cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 4pm for family only, please.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu if desired to Northwest Addiction Services, St Eunan's Terrace, Letterkenny c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Directors, Creeslough.

John Strain, Dublin and Kilmacrennan

The death has taken place of John Strain, Artane, Dublin and formerly of Kilmacrennan. He passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family, in the care of St Francis Hospice, Raheny.

Predeceased by his sister Iris, John will be very sadly missed by his beloved wife Nancy, children John and Sinead, grandchildren Dylan and Hannah, daughter-in-law Gill, Sinead’s partner Gordon, beloved Sherlock family, the Strain and McCafferty families, Quinlan's, McGreal’s, Mahon’s and Wood families, nephews, nieces, extended family, friends and neighbours.

His remains are reposing in his residence on Friday from 5pm to 7pm.

Removal on Saturday morning to the Church of St Brendan, Coolock Village, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in Glasnevin Cemetery at 1pm. The Mass can be viewed live here

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to St Francis Hospice www.sfh.ie

Joe McGinley, Glencolmcille

The death has occurred of Joseph (Joe) McGinley Faugher, Glencolmcille. He passed away peacefully at Donegal Community Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his father John Teague, his mother Catherine and brother Paul, Joe is sadly missed by his loving family, John (Liz), Marie, Sadie, Kathleen, Bríd, Michael (Maura), Jamie, (Anna), Connie (Noreen), Evelyn and Annie. Nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and friends.

Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral Mass on Friday at 11am in St Columba's Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass will be streamed here

Damien O'Brien, Killygordon and USA

The sudden and tragic death has occurred of Damien O'Brien, Huntington Beach, California and formerly from Stoneybatter, Killygordon.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife, Michelle, née O'Connor, adoring sons Oscar and Luke, his parents Patricia and Bernard, parents-in-law, Pat and Patricia O'Connor (Glenfin), sisters Colleen and Róisin, brothers Stephen and Bernard, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, partners, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, colleagues and wide circle of friends.

Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Damien's Requiem Mass will take place on Friday at 12 noon in St Patrick's Church, Killygordon, F93 W2C2, with burial afterwards in Cill Mhuire Cemetery, Glenfin. Please note that the burial is strictly private for the O'Brien and O'Connor families only. 

Anne Weir, Meath and Ardara

The death has taken place of Anne Weir, née Herron, Clondalee, Hill of Down, Enfield, County Meath and formerly of Edergole, Ardara. She passed away peacefully in the excellent care of the nurses and staff of St Camillus Nursing Centre, Killucan, County Westmeath.

Predeceased by her husband Jimmy, deeply regretted by her brother Paddy, sister-in-law Bríd, brother-in-law Donal Gallagher, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral Mass in St Camillus Chapel on Friday at 12 noon with burial afterwards in St Mary's Cemetery, Killyon, County Meath. Mass may be viewed on the live webcam

Donations if desired to St Camillus Patient Care Fund

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