Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Friday morning, August 8

The following deaths have taken place:

- Martin Curran, Quigley’s Point

- Susan Browne, Killygordon

- Patricia White Blouin, Luxembourg and Moville

- Susan Browne (née Mc Colgan), Crossroads

- Patrick O’Donnell, also known as Jock McDonald, Scotland and Rosbeg

- Michael (Mick) Garry, Letterkenny

- Mary Furey, Glenties

- Denis Duff, Stranorlar

- Bernadette Logue, Carndonagh

- John Joseph White, Moville

Martin Curran, Quigley’s Point

The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Martin Curran, Crockglass, Quigley’s Point.

Beloved husband of Mavis, and much-loved father of Neil, Maureen, Bernard, James and Shaun.

Predeceased by his son Columba, his parents Annie, and Bernard and his brother John. Dear brother of Jimmy, Rose, Mary, Anna, and Bernadette.

A devoted grandfather to his five grandchildren, Charlie, Ava, Oisín, Daithí and Colm.

Martin is deeply regretted by his daughter-in-laws Kerry, Ciara and Clodagh, his son-in-law Jerry, his nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Removal from Kelly’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh on Friday, August 8 at 2:00pm going to his late residence, where a one-way system will be in operation.

Removal from there on Sunday, August 10 at 12:20pm going to St Columba’s Church, Drung for 1:00pm Funeral Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. 

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on st-columbas-drung – MCN.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Heart Failure Service, Letterkenny, C/O any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors.

Susan Browne, Killygordon

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Susan Browne, (nee Mc Colgan) Ballyarl, Crossroads, Killygordon.

Beloved wife of the late Joe, much-loved mother to Josie, (Liam), Barry (Theresa), Charlotte, Don, (Martina) Eva, and Tony, cherished sister of Eva and the late Peggy, Seamus, Donald, and Brendan.

Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her sons, daughters, sister, grandchildren, nephews, nieces extended family neighbours, and friends.

Reposing at Mc Cool’s Funeral Home on Friday, August 8 and Saturday, August 9 from 3pm to 9pm.

Funeral leaving from her late residence on Sunday, August 10 at 12.20pm for Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon at 1pm.

Interment in the adjoining churchyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed live on https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish.

Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Patricia White Blouin, Luxembourg and Moville

The death has taken place on August 1, 2025 of Patricia White Blouin, Luxembourg and formerly of 2 Church Terrace, Moville.
Dearly loved wife of Yann, and mother of Stephane and Philippe.

She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. Reposing at 2 Church Terrace, Moville (F93 D2KN) from 4pm to 10pm on Friday, August 8 and Saturday, August 9 from 12pm to 10pm.

Patricia’s Funeral Mass will take place at 10am on Sunday, August 10 in St Pius X Church, Moville followed by private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. Funeral mass can be viewed live on www.movilleparish.com.

Susan Browne (née Mc Colgan), Crossroads

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Susan Browne, (nee Mc Colgan) Ballyarl, Crossroads, Killygordon.

Beloved wife of the late Joe, much loved mother to Josie, Barry, Charlotte, Don, Eva, and Tony, cherished sister of Eva and the late Peggy, Seamus, Donald, and Brendan. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her sons, daughters, sister, grandchildren, nephews, nieces extended family neighbours, and friends.

Reposing at Mc Cool’s Funeral Home on Friday, August 8 and Saturday, August 9 from 3pm to 9pm.

Funeral leaving from her late residence on Sunday, August 10 at 12.20pm for Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon at 1pm. Interment in the adjoining churchyard. Requiem Mass can be viewed live on https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Patrick O’Donnell, also known as Jock McDonald, Scotland and Rosbeg

The death has occurred of Patrick O’Donnell, also known as Jock McDonald, founder and singer of The Bollock Brothers.

Born in Glenties and raised in Rosbeg, Patrick passed away tragically in a sea incident in Bundoran on Saturday, July 26.

He will be sadly missed by his loving family: daughter Maria Devlin, sons Kilien O’Donnell and Benjamin Godhusen, brothers Gerry and Martin O’Donnell, and by his extended family, friends, and the wider music community.

Predeceased by his beloved mother Sarah O’Donnell (née Johnson) of Rosbeg and his father Patrick O’Donnell.

His remains will repose at Shovlins Funeral Home Sandfield, Ardara at F94N923 on Friday afternoon, August 8 from 3.30pm to 4.45pm followed by removal to St Conal's Church Kilclooney, travelling via Rosbeg, Portnoo arriving at 6pm.

Funeral Mass will take place at 11am on Saturday, August 9 with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Patrick’s Funeral Mass will be livestreamed on Shovlin’s Funeral Home Facebook page.

All are welcome to join the family for refreshments afterwards at The Tavern, Portnoo, Kilclooney.

Michael (Mick) Garry, Letterkenny

The death has taken place of Michael (Mick) Garry, Rathdonnell, Letterkenny, F92 AV2W, peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Pre-deceased by his parents Roseann and Michael, his siblings Peter, Jim, Jack and Rosemary.

Much loved & hugely missed by all his family, wife Eileen (neé Conaghan), sons Paul & Liam, daughters Michelle & Martina, daughter-in-law Sinéad and sons-in-law Tommy and Garrett.

Fondly remembered by extended family, good neighbours and many friends.

Michael’s remains will be reposing at his late residence today, Wednesday, August 6 from 6pm to 9pm and from 2pm to 9pm tomorrow, Thursday, August 7.

Funeral from there on Friday morning, August 8 going to St Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan for requiem mass at 11am, followed by interment in the adjacent cemetery.

Family flowers only. Donations, in lieu, if desired, to Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member or Charles McClafferty, Funeral Director.

Mary Furey, Glenties

The death has occurred of Mary Furey, The Hill, Killybegs, and formerly of Doobin, Glenties, Co. Donegal, peacefully surrounded by her family in the loving and compassionate care of Harbour Lights Nursing Home, Killybegs.

Predeceased by her husband Edward, brothers Patrick and Micheal Hugh, sisters Rose and Bridget and son-in-law John.

Dearly loved mother of Maura (Patrick) and Patricia (John, RIP). Sadly missed by her grandchildren, MaryBrigid, Patricia, Caroline, Hugh, Patrick, Diane, Laura, Shaun, and Eimear, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Remains reposing at McBrearty’s Funeral Home, Killybegs until 7pm this evening, Wednesday 6th August.

Reposing at her daughter Patricia’s residence, Fintra Road, Killybegs (F94W3W8) tomorrow, Thursday 7th and on Friday 8th August.

Removal on Saturday morning, August 9 at 10.30am to St. Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs for 11am funeral Mass, which will be streamed live at https://mcn.live/Camera/st-mary-of-the-visitation-church-killybegs.

Burial afterwards in Frosses Cemetery.

Denis Duff, Stranorlar

The sudden death has occurred at his late residence of Denis Duff, 7 Chapel Street, Stranorlar and formerly Bramble Close, Baylogh, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.

Beloved husband of Edna, much loved father to Emma, (Andrew) Daniel (Michelle) and James, (Heather) dearly loved grandfather of Sean, Eamon, Eoin, Shay, Keeva, and Hayley, cherished brother of Helen PJ, (Jean) Brendan, (Maire) and Monica (Pat).

Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his loving wife, sons, daughter, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Remains reposing at Mc Cool’s Chapel of Rest, Ballybofey F93WR62 on Thursday, August 7f rom 6pm to 9pm. Funeral leaving from there on Friday, August 8 at 12 noon for cremation in Lakelands Crematorium H12RF8, Cavan at 3pm.

Bernadette Logue, Carndonagh

The peaceful death has taken place at her home of Bernadette Logue, Corvish, Carndonagh F93 AH70.

Predeceased by her husband Patrick Joseph Logue and much loved mother of Andrew (RIP), Michael, Patrick (Sheila), Eileen (Martin RIP), Rosemary (John), Bernadette (John), Bernard, James (Donna), Stephen (Emily) and devoted granny to all her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her brother Sammy, sisters Kathleen, Roisin, Margaret and Betty, nieces and nephews, wider family circle friends and neighbours.

Bernadette’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh F93 E4FN on Wednesday August 6 at 4pm, going to her home.

Funeral from there on Friday, August 8 at 10.20am for 11am Requiem Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh, followed by Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.carndonaghparish.com. Family time from 11pm to 11am.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice or The Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

John Joseph White, Moville

The peaceful death has taken place at his home of John Joseph White, The Waters Edge, River Row, Moville F93 P68N.
Predeceased by his parents Bernie and Jackie White.

Beloved husband of Bernadette and much loved father of Seán(Louise), William (Maria), James (Clare), Andrew (Mairead), Stephen, Kevin (Jane) and Paul (Tasha) and devoted grandfather of Jack, Daisy, Peter, Seán, Conor, Tony, Noah, Belle, Luna, Jemmia, Charlie, Harry and Paul, and loving brother of Nuala, Patricia (RIP), Lawerence (RIP), Bernadette, Pat (RIP), Lucy, Joan (RIP), Michael and Peter.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, wider family circle friends and neighbours.

John’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh F93 E4FN this evening, Wednesday August 6th at 7pm, going to his home where everyone is welcome to pay their respects on Thursday and Friday from 11am to 9pm on both days.

Funeral from there on Saturday, August 9 at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Pius X Church, Moville followed by private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.movilleparish.com.

The family home is private on the morning of the funeral please. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to CROI, C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

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