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05 Sept 2025

Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Wednesday morning, September 3

Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, June 4, 2024

The following deaths have taken place:

- Lesley Ann Gormanley (née Jones), Ballintra and Essex 

- Marion Doherty (née Canning), Greencastle

- Nancy McCallion, Quigley’s Point and Eglinton 

- Neil Ferry, Knockfola

- Frances Doherty (nee McDaid), Buncrana

- Frances Laird (Nee Maxwell), Convoy and Clydebank

- Annie O’Donnell, Annagry

- Jacqueline Watson, Dublin and Stranorlar

Lesley Ann Gormanley (née Jones), Ballintra and Essex 

The death has taken place of Lesley Ann Gormanley (née Jones), late of Ballintra, Donegal and  formerly of Harlow, Essex, United Kingdom.

Lesley Ann passed peacefully at home  in the presence of her loving family on August 4.

A private ceremony of celebration of Lesley Ann’s life took place in Lakeland’s Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan, H12 RF78 on Tuesday, September 2.

 Donations if desired to Rossnowlagh Friary and the Donegal Donkey Sanctuary.

Margaret Brown, (nee Daly), Bundoran

The death has occurred of Margaret Brown, (nee Daly) formerly of 5 Ellesmere Court, Dinglei Coush, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. She passed away on September 1 peacefully in the excellent care of all at Arás Mhic Suibhné Nursing Home, Laghey.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Tommy Brown. Forever remembered, loved and sadly missed by her loving daughters Laura, Kathleen and Una, sons-in-law Adrian and John, her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her sisters Ann and Lily and all her nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and extended family and friends, especially all in Arás Mhic Suibhné.

 Reposing at Arás Mhic Suibhné Nursing Home, Mullinasole, Laghey on Wednesday, September 3 from 5pm to 7pm. All welcome.

Removal from there at 10.20am on Thursday, September 4 to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Removal afterwards to St. Ninnidh’s Cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran for burial service.

Margaret’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie.

Marion Doherty (née Canning), Greencastle

The peaceful death has taken place at her home of Marion Doherty (née Canning), Eleven Ballyboes, Greencastle, F93 VHC6.

Beloved wife of George and much-loved mother of Keith (Donna), Carol (John), Claire (Patrick) and Mairéad (James) and devoted granny of Clara, Ronan, Evan, Declan, Aoife, Jamie, Cillian, Donncha, Paudie, James, and Georgia.

Predeceased by her sister Sr Anna Fidelis.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sisters and brother, Kathleen, Margaret, Phyllis, Josie, Bernie and Michael, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Marion’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh, F93 E4FN, on Wednesday, September 3 at 4 pm, going to her home.

Funeral from there on Friday, September 5 at 10.20 am for 11 am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Ballybrack, followed by interment in the adjoining Cemetery. Family time from 10 pm to 11 am.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Nancy McCallion, Quigley’s Point and Eglinton 

The death has taken place of Nancy McCallion, 1st September, late of Parochial House Brisland Road, Eglinton and Meedinmore, Quigley’s Point.

She was the dedicated housekeeper to Fr Michael Keaveny.

Beloved daughter of the late Denis and Ellen McCallion and dear sister of the late James, Mary, Sean, Teresa and Helen, a much-loved aunt, dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the Fallon family, Walter, Peter, Nicky (Nicola) and Deirdre, and her entire family circle and many friends.

Nancy’s remains will be removed from WJ O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton on Wednesday at 12 o’clock to repose in the home of her niece, Helen Grant, Ture, Muff, F93 F8F5.

Funeral from there on Friday, 5th September at 11.20 am for Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Iskaheen at 12 noon.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Friends of Altnagelvin (Ward 41), c/o Mr Peter Nicholl, MDEC Unit, Altnagelvin Hospital, Glenshane Road, Derry, BT47 6SB.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam.

Neil Ferry, Knockfola

The death has taken place at Letterkenny Hospital of Neil Ferry (Neily Bán) of Meenalough, Knockfola.

Predeceased by his parents; Mary and Neil John, sisters; Sheila, Rosie, Kathleen and Ann and brothers; Ned and John.

Sadly missed by his sister-in-law Margaret, nieces, nephews, neighbours and extended family & friends.

His remains will repose at his home (F92 Y135) on Tuesday, September 4 from 4pm to 8pm, and on Wednesday, September 3 from 12pm to 8pm, with rosary at 8pm.

House private please after the rosary, and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, 4th September, at 11am in St Colmcille’s Church, Cnoc Fola, interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the church webcam and on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page.

Frances Doherty (nee McDaid), Buncrana

The peaceful death has taken place in Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny, surrounded by her loving family of Frances Doherty, (nee McDaid) 1 Lisowen Avenue, Buncrana.

Heartbroken by her passing are her loving husband Barney, sons and daughters Owen, Marie, Kathleen, Seamus, Fiona, Gwendoline, Bernard, Karol and Charlene; sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, 30 adored grandchildren and cherished great- grandson Brody.Deeply saddened are her sister Katie O Donnell and Anthony Mc Daid, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and wider family circle.

Frances’ remains are reposing at her home on Tuesday, September 2 until 10pm, and again on Wednesday, September 3 from 11am – 10pm, where all are welcome to come and pay their respects.House private from 10pm – 11am on both nights please, and on the morning of the Funeral.Funeral leaving there at 10.15am on Thursday, September 4, going to St Mary’s Church Cockhill for reqieum Mass at 11am with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Funeral can be viewed live here. Family Flowers only please.

Donations in lieu if desired to Donegal Hospice c/o any family Member or Porter Funeral Directors.

Frances Laird (Nee Maxwell), Convoy and Clydebank

The death has taken place in Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland of Frances Laird (Nee Maxwell) of Whitecrook, Clydebank, Scotland, formally of Kiltoal, Convoy.

Predeceased by her husband Thomas, parents Billy and Eliza Maxwell, and sister Gladys.

Loving mum of Billy (Carol), Ian(Gillian) Elizabeth and Alistair(Susanne) and dear grandmother of Colin, Jason, Craig, Grant, Stuart, Holly, Cameron, Ryan, Callum, Scott and Matthew and great grandmother of Adam, Rory and Alexander.

Beloved sister of Jackie, Elma, Vivienne and sister-in-law of Ruth, Vincent, Billy, Valerie and Helen.

Frances will be sadly missed and forever remembered by her nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Funeral arrangements to be confirmed later.

Annie O’Donnell, Annagry

The death has occurred of Annie O’ Donnell, Knockastollar, Bunbeg, originally of Culacrick, Annagry.

Predeceased by her husband Eoghan, son PJ, sisters, Bridget & Rosha and brothers, Eddie, Danny and John.

Sadly missed by her daughter Una, sons, Connie, Seán & Eamonn, sister Sally Roarty (Dungloe), daughter-in-law Maighread, grandchildren, Deirdre, Conall, Eoghan, Colm & Feidhlim, great-grandchildren, Tarlach, Ultán, Conor & Aidan, nieces, nephews, and extended family & friends.

Her remains will repose at her home on Monday, September 1, from 1pm to 8 pm, and on Tuesday from 12 pm to 8 pm.

Rosary nightly at 8 pm. House private after the rosary and on the morning of the funeral.

Annie’s funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, September 3, at 11 am in St Patrick’s Church, Meenaweal, with interment afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page and on the church webcam.

Jacqueline Watson, Dublin and Stranorlar

The death has occurred of Jacqueline Watson, (née McCafferty), late of Elmcastle Green, Kilnamanagh, Dublin 24 and formerly Drumboe Avenue, Stranorlar, Co. Donegal. She passed away peacefully at home following a long illness.

Beloved wife of Neil for 58 years, loving mother of Nigel and Lucinda, cherished granny to Craig and Imogen. Sadly missed by her daughter in law Niamh and son in law Ivor. Predeceased by her parents Jock and Bridie and her brother Cormac. Dear sister to Fergus, Mary, Ann, Fionnuala and Louise.

Reposing at family home in Elmcastle Green from 5 pm until Rosary at 9 pm on Monday, September 1.

On Tuesday, September 2 and Wednesday, September 3, reposing at the home of her sister and brother in law Ann and Leon McGranaghan, Drumboe Avenue Stranorlar from 4 pm until Rosary at 9 pm.

Leaving the family home at Drumboe Avenue  on Thursday, September 4 at 10.40 for Mass of the Resurrection at 11 am, at Church of Mary Immaculate, Main St., Stranorlar,

The funeral mass can be viewed on the parish webcam. Jacqueline will be laid to rest in the family plot at Drumboe Cemetery, Stranorlar.

Family time at all other times please. Further enquiries to Martin McGowan Funeral Director, c/o McGowan’s Funeral Home, Stranorlar.

If you have a death or an obituary you wish to have included on Donegal Live, Letterkenny Live or Inish Live, e-mail news@donegallive.ie.

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