Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Monday morning, December 8

The following deaths have taken place:

- Maria McMenamin, Rossnowlagh

- Michael Mc Garvey, Annagry

- Maxi McCreary, Killygordon

- Andy McCallion, Muff

- Frank Porter, Cork and Redcastle

Maria McMenamin, Rossnowlagh

The sudden death has occurred of Maria Frances Josephine McMenamin, Corker, Rossnowlagh, at her residence.

Beloved daughter of the late Mary & Dan McMenamin, Corker, Rossnowlagh.

Jo lived for many years in America. She made her home in Braintree, Boston, with her precious son Danny, who sadly predeceased her just a little over one year ago. Beloved sister to Anna/June, Donal, Nuala, Pauline & their partners. Doting grandmother / Baba to her darlings Shelby and Bailey.

Aunty Josie to Timothy, Siobhan & Hannah. Aunty Jo to her many much-loved nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Godmother to Jo-Ann and Stuart. Her much-loved cousins, lifelong friends and neighbours.

Jo will be sadly missed by so many on both sides of the Atlantic.

 Reposing on Saturday, December 13 at 1.30pm to 3.30pm at John McGee & Sons Funeral home, Belleek Rd, Ballyshannon, F94ED21 where everyone is welcome to say their goodbyes. Followed by private cremation. 

Please join her family for soup and sandwiches in Dorrian's Hotel, Main Street, Ballyshannon at 3.45pm.

Michael Mc Garvey, Annagry

The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Michael Mc Garvey, Ranamona, Annagry and formerly of Meenaniller, Gweedore.

Predeceased by his parents; Mary amd Owenie Mc Garvey, brothers, Anthony, Patrick, Hughie, Joe, Owenie and baby John Raymond.

Sadly missed by his wife Máire, daughters; Mary (Gerrard), Marjory (Dinny), Anne Marie (David) & Frances (Shaun), sons; Michael (Leah) & Owen (Michelle), sisters; Frances, Sadie & MaryAnn, brother Willie, 17 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and extended family & friends.

Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, December 8 in St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Annagry at 1pm, burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

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

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice.

Maxi McCreary, Killygordon

The death has taken place at Brindley Manor Nursing home of Maxi McCreary, Glebe House, Ballinacor, Killygordon, F93 N2RT, surrounded by his loving family.

He is predeceased by his parents Kathleen and William, son Wesley, brother Derek and brother-in-law Tom.

Maxi will be deeply missed by his loving wife Louise, sons Darren (Lorraine), Brian, daughter Maxine (John).

Much-loved granda of Caitlín, Sophie, Josh, James and Ben.

Sadly missed by his sisters Muriel (Jimmy), Frankie, Wendy (Robert), sister-in-law Anne (Peter) and their daughter Kerry, the wider family circle, all Topline McCreary staff and his many friends.

His remains will repose at his late residence on Monday, December 8 from 10am to 10pm.

Funeral leaving from his home on Tuesday at 1.30pm, going to Donoughmore Presbyterian Church, Liscooley for 2pm Service of Thanksgiving, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

The house is private to family only please, today Sunday, 7th and on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland, care of Terence McClintock Funeral Director.

Frank Porter, Cork and Redcastle

The death has occurred of Frank Porter, Fergus, Dripsey, Cork and Redcastle, Donegal.

On December 4, 2025, peacefully at Beaumont Residential Care.

Beloved husband of the late Bridget and loving father of Wayne and the late Rachel.

Sadly missed by his son, daughter-in-law Liz, grandchildren Mabel, Freya, James and Lexi, brothers Michael and Paul, sisters Nance, Maura and Nora, extended family, friends and his godson Michael.

Frank’s Requiem Mass on Monday, at 11am in St Columba’s Church, Drung followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on www.stcolumbasdrung.net.

Andy McCallion, Muff

The death has occurred of Andy McCallion, Iskaheen, Muff, Co. Donegal, on December 7, peacefully at the Donegal Hospice.

Predeceased by his wife Mary and sadly missed by his son Seamus (Rosemary), his daughters Mary and Kathleen (Jonathan) and grandchildren Mollie, Jack, Ciaran, Aine, Andrea, Patrick and great-grandchildren India, Ionah and Arlo.

Andy’s remains will repose at the home of his son Seamus (Iskaheen, Muff, F93 F9C9) from 6 pm this evening (Sunday), where you are all welcome to pay your respects.

Funeral from there on Tuesday  at 10:30 am for 11am requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Iskaheen, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

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

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

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