Death notices for Donegal on Sunday evening, September 21

The following deaths have taken place:

- Seamus Doherty, Ballybofey

- Anne Marie McClay, (née Heeney), Ardara

- Eugene Brolly, Culdaff and Glasgow

- Jim Kee, Crossroads

- Brother Danny McFadden, Dun Laoghaire, and Falcarragh

- Fr Michael Keaveny, Moville, and Co Derry

Seamus Doherty, Ballybofey

The death has occurred at Larissa Lodge Nursing Home, Letterkenny, of Seamus Doherty, Kinaderry, Welchtown, Ballybofey F93 XP65.

Beloved husband of the late Pauline, much loved father to Patrick and John.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sons, neighbours and very many friends.

Funeral leaving his late residence on Tuesday, September 23 at 10.30 am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Glenfin at 11am.

Interment afterwards in Kilteevogue cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live here.

Family time from 11am to 10pm and on the morning of the funeral please.

Francis Morrow, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Francis Morrow, Tir Conaill Street, Donegal Town. He passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Cassie and Francie Senior and his two grandchildren Lauren and Danny. Sadly missed by his loving Wife Kathleen, his daughters Sinead (Jimmy), Linda (Paul), Amanda (Danny), Siobhan (Barry), his grandchildren Éabha, Maebh, Saibh, Karen, Eleanor, Cormac, Hannah, Michael and Conor, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Remains reposing at his residence on Sunday, September 21 from 2 pm to 8 pm. House private at all other times.

Funeral Mass on Monday at 12 noon in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mountcharles, followed by private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Anne Marie McClay, (née Heeney), Ardara

The death has occurred of Anne Marie Mc Clay nee Heeney Lagunna, Ardara, Sadly missed by her husband Richard sons Lee, Shane and Conor, grandson Dylan, her extended family, friends and neighbours. Predeceased by her mother and father  Catherine and Francis and brother Frankie.

Remains reposing at McCabe’s Funeral Home Common, Ardara (F94 VCK1) on Saturday, September 20 and on Sunday from 6pm to 9pm. 

Removal to The Church of the Holy Family Ardara on Monday morning for Funeral Mass at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live here.

Eugene Brolly, Culdaff and Glasgow

The sudden death has taken place at his home of Eugene Brolly, Templemoyle, Culdaff and formerly of Glasgow.

Predeceased by his parents Bridget and Eugene.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sister Patricia, brother-in-law Ayad, nieces Sarah and Nadia, close friends John and Catherine McGeoghan, his beloved dog Rosie, friends and neighbours

Eugene’s remains will repose at Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh F93 E4FN on Saturday, September 20 from 6pm until 9pm, where all nre welcome to pay respects.

Eugene’s funeral Mass will take place on Sunday, September 21 at 10.30am in St Patrick’s Church, Aughaclay, followed by private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Jim Kee, Crossroads

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Jim Kee, Aveltygort, Crossroads, Killygordon.

Beloved son of the late George and Annabelle, devoted brother of William, Robert, George, Rita and the late Eileen and Ivan. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his brothers, sister, nephews, nieces, extended family, and friends.

Reposing at his late residence on Saturday, September 20 from 4pm. Funeral leaving his residence on Monday September 22 at 1.30pm for Service of Thanksgiving in St. Anne’s Parish Church, Monellan, Crossroads at 2pm. Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.

 The house is private to the family and close friends only please, at the request of the deceased.

Brother Danny McFadden, Dun Laoghaire, and Falcarragh

The death has occurred of Brother Danny McFadden, late of Dun Laoghaire and formerly of Ballyboes, Falcarragh.

He passed away peacefully on September 19 in the wonderful care of the sisters and staff of Our Lady’s Manor, Dalkey.

Beloved son of the late Bernard and Sophia, loving brother of Annie Ferry (Barney) and the late James. Sadly missed by his sister, nephews and nieces, his Brothers-in-Religion, extended family and friends.

Reposing on Monday, September 22 in Quinn’s of Glasthule A96EW88 from 4pm to 6pm. Removal on Tuesday to St Joseph’s Church, Glasthule arriving for 10am Funeral Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/glasthule followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery.

Fr Michael Keaveny, Moville, and Co Derry

The peaceful death has taken place at Longfield Care Home, Derry, surrounded by his family of Fr Michael Keaveny, formerly of Moville, St Columb’s College, and the parishes of Galliagh, Omagh and Killygordon and latterly of Faughanvale Parish, Co.Derry.

Predeceased by his parents James and Bridget and his brothers and sisters, Fr Laurence, Paddy, JJ, Peter, Brendan, Anna, Chris, Mary and Bernie.

Deeply regretted by his brother Vincent and sister Eileen (Farrelly), nieces and nephews and extended family.

Sorely missed by his brother priests, Bishop of Derry Diocese – Bishop Donal McKeown, remembering also his devoted housekeeper of 47 years, Ms Nancy McCallion, who died on September 1st 2025.

Fr Michael’s remains will arrive at Star of the Sea Church, Faughanvale on Friday, September 19 at approximately 6.15pm for reception prayers.

Removal from there on Saturday, September 20 at 1pm going to the home of his niece, Dr Lucy White, 2 Church Terrace, Moville (F93 D2KN) where all are welcome to pay respects.

Funeral from there on Monday, September 22 at 11.30am for 12pm Requiem Mass in St Pius X Church, Moville followed by Interment in Ballybrack cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.movilleparish.com.

Family time from 9pm – 12pm. Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to the Foyle Hospice C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

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