Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Thursday evening, December 11

The following deaths have taken place:

- Mamie McLean, Gortahork

- Ann Marie McLaughlin, Moville

- Rebecca Bradley, Killea

- Jane Mc Garvey, Kilmacrennan

- Packie Doherty, Culdaff

- John (Jack) Stockton, Carrowmenagh

- John Barron, Castlefinn

- Ronan Daly, Rosbeg

- Kevin McHugh, Inver

- Princhie Logue, Glenhoe

- Margaret McMonagle, Letterkenny

- James Doherty, Gleneely

- Padraig Gallagher, Cloghan

- Maria McMenamin, Rossnowlagh

Mamie McLean, Gortahork

The peaceful death has taken place of Mamie Mc Lean, Baltoney, Gortahork, Co Donegal in the comfort and care of the staff of Áras, Gweedore.

Predeceased by her daughter Roma, husband Jim, mother in law Minnie, her parents, brothers and sisters. Survived by her sons James and his wife Kathleen and her son Paul, neighbours and friends.

Her remains will repose at her home in Baltoney (via Dunfanaghy) F92 W2Y5 with wake on Thursday, December 11 from 3.00pm to 8.00pm and on Friday  from 12 noon to 8.00pm. Rosary both nights at 8.00pm, house private after the rosary.

Funeral from there on Saturday to the Church of Christ the King, Gortahork F92 DP86 for 11.00am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery.

Funeral mass can be viewed live here.

Ann Marie McLaughlin, Moville

The death has occurred of Ann Marie McLaughlin, 123 St Finian’s Park, Moville F93 W31X.

She passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital. Predeceased by her parents Peggy and Charlie, her brothers Andrew and Eamonn and her sister Margaret.

Much loved mother of Tina (Tim) and cherished granny of Eva.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sisters Sadie, Therese, Josephine, and Caroline, her brother Michael, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Ann Marie’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, F93 E4FN, on Thursday, December 11 at 8pm going to her home.

The removal is open to the public, however, the family home is private on Thursday evening.

Funeral from there on Sunday, December 14 at 12.30pm for 1pm Requiem Mass in St Pius X Church Moville, followed by private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on www.movilleparish.com.

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

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to The Irish Heart Foundation C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director

Rebecca Bradley, Killea

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Rebecca (Ray) Bradley, nee Moran, 612 Altaghaderry, Killea.

Beloved wife of Daniel, much-loved mother of Johnny (Annmarie), Danielle, Oisín (Aoife) and Niall.

Dear sister of Neil Moran, Julie Co and Bernie O’Donnell.

Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, daughter, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brother, sisters, extended family and friends.

Rebecca’s remains will be reposing at her home from 1.00pm on Friday, December 12 where all are welcome to pay respects.

Funeral on Saturday leaving at 10.30am, going to Church of the Immaculate Conception, Killea for Requiem Mass at 11.00am, followed by interment in All Saints Graveyard, Newtowncunningham.

Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/killea.

Family time, please from 9.00pm on Friday night and on the morning of the funeral.

Jane Mc Garvey, Kilmacrennan

The death has taken place of Jane Mc Garvey (née Mc Daid), Ballyheerin, Kilmacrennan.

She passed away peacefully at her late residence, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by parents Charlie and Maggie, sons Jack and John, brother Charlie, sisters Anna Monaghan and Brid McCormack.

Jane is survived by her devoted husband John, daughters Maureen Rodden (Bryan), Karen Connaghan (Liam) and Angela, Fondly remembered by grandchildren Leigh, Ari, Dualtach and Tarlagh, brother John McDaid and sister Margaret Coll.

Jane’s remains will repose at her daughter Maureen Rodden’s residence, Meadow View, Kilconnell, Kilmacrennan, F92DK63 from 6pm on Thursday,  December 11 until 10pm and on Friday, from 12 noon until 10pm. Rosary both nights at 9pm.

Funeral from there on Saturday morning going to St Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan for Requiem Mass at 11.00am followed by burial in the family plot in the adjoining cemetery.

Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/kilmacrenan.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers to the IMND Association or to the Donegal branch of the MS Society of Ireland, care of Charlie McClafferty, funeral director, or any family member.

Packie Doherty, Culdaff

The death has occurred of Packie Doherty (Sean), Bocan, Culdaff, peacefully at Carndonagh Community Hospital.

Predeceased by his infant son Patrick and cherished father of Jennifer (Jorge) and Paula (Ciaran), and much loved grandad of Oisín.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sisters and brothers, Philip (RIP), Susie, Sean, Bernice (RIP), Anne, Paul, Geraldine and Majella, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Packie’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh F93 E4FN on Thursday, December 11 at 3.30pm going to the home of his brother Sean (Sean), Bocan, Culdaff (F93 D996).

Funeral from there on Saturday at 1pm for 1.30pm Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Bocan followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on www.culdaffparish.com . Family time from 9pm to 11am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Patients Comfort Fund, Carndonagh Community Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director

John (Jack) Stockton, Carrowmenagh

The death has occurred of John (Jack) Stockton (Carrowmenagh, Donegal and formerly of Padiham, Lancashire, England) – December 9th 2025 peacefully at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, while surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Mary Stockton (née McLaughlin) and much-loved father of Joe and Anne.

Sadly missed and remembered by his son Joe and daughter Anne, daughter-in-law Fionnuala, son-in-law Pat, his adored grandchildren Emma, Laura, Jack, David, Peter and Christopher, sisters-in-law Lily, Nuala and Ray, nephews, nieces, relatives, extended family and friends.

Jack will repose at JP Ward & Sons Funeral Home, Sandyford Village, Dublin (D18 C8P7) on Thursday, December 11 from 5pm to 6pm.

Jack’s remains will arrive at the Muff border at approximately 4.30pm on Friday, December 12 to continue to the family home in Carrowmenagh (F93 A6Y3). Reposing at his home from 6pm to 10pm, with the house private thereafter and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral cortege will depart the family home at 10:30 am on Saturday morning, December 13 for 11am Requiem Mass in St Columba’s Church, Ballinacrae followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Directors Facebook page.

Joe and Anne would like to take this opportunity to thank all of Jack’s carers, the staff of the Belmont Nursing Home and the staff of St. Vincent’s University Hospital for all the wonderful care they gave to their father during his time with them.

John Barron, Castlefinn

The death has occurred of John Barron, Drumdoit, Castlefinn.

Cherished son of the late Mary.

Reposing at Lynch's Funeral Home, 50, Castlefin Road, Castlederg BT81 7EE on Thursday, December 11 and Friday from 6.30pm. until 8.30pm.

Funeral from the Funeral Home (via Drumdoit) on Saturday, December 13 at 11.10pm for Requiem Mass at 12 noon in St. Columba’s Church, Doneyloop. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.

The funeral home is private please on the morning of the funeral.

Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by The Mc Crory Family and his many good friends and neighbours.

Ronan Daly, Rosbeg

The death has occurred of Ronan Daly, Rosbeg, and formerly of Terenure, Dublin.

Ronan will be sadly missed by his son Jonathan, brothers Bob and Aidan, sister Anne Marie, nieces and nephews, sister-in-law, and especially by his constant companion Mary.

Predeceased by his sister Deirdre and brother Paul.

Ronans remains will leave Shovlin's Funeral Home Sandfield, Ardara on Monday, December 15 at 10.30am travelling to service and cremation in Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harolds Cross Dublin at 3.15pm. 

Ronan's funeral service can be viewed live here.

Kevin McHugh, Inver

The death has occurred of Kevin McHugh, Inver Glebe, Inver.

He passed away peacefully after a bravely fought illness, surrounded by his family, in the care of the wonderful staff at Donegal Community Hospital.

Predeceased by his parents, Paddy and Brigid. Sadly missed by his son Don McHugh and daughter-in-law Linda; daughter Lorraine Gaul and son-in-law Ian; and his grandsons Shaun, Keelin, Declan and Oran. Fondly remembered by his brother Terence McHugh and sister-in-law Kathleen; his sister Veronica Doherty and brother-in-law Seamus; as well as his nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.

His remains will repose at Gallagher’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles (F94 X02N) on Wednesday, December 10 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm, and again on Thursday, December 11 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.

Removal on Friday, December 12 to St Naul’s Church, Ardaghey for Requiem Mass at 11:00am, followed by burial in the local cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to The Donegal Community Hospital Patients Comfort Fund.

Princhie Logue, Glenhoe

The peaceful death has taken place in Lakehouse Nursing Home of Princhie (Frank) Logue of Glenhoe.

Sadly missed by his sister Roseann (Charlie) nieces and nephews, grandnieces and nephews.

Predeceased by his parents, John and Madge Logue, sisters Bridget Logue, Mary McClafferty, and Katie Mc Closkey, and nephews Danny Mc Clafferty and John Logue.

Removal from Eternal Light Chapel of Rest Mountain Top, Letterkenny at 2pm on Wednesday December 10, going to his late residence.

Funeral from there on Friday, December 12 morning for 11am Mass in St John the Baptist Church, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family time please from 9pm until 11am.

Margaret McMonagle, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place at her home on Tuesday, December 9 of Margaret McMonagle née Quinn, Carrygauley, Letterkenny.

Deeply missed by her loving daughters Anne Cosgrove and husband Paul, Wood Road, Letterkenny and Louise Hilley and husband Brendan, Cullion Road, Letterkenny, grandchildren Mairead and Ciaran, sister Kathleen Diamond (Glasgow), nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Margaret is predeceased by her husband Jim, brother James and infant brother Arthur.

Removal from the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny F92 XE35 on Wednesday, December 10 at 3pm going to her late residence.

Funeral from there on Friday  at 10.15am going to St. Eunan’s Cathedral Letterkenny for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny. Interment afterwards to New Leck Cemetery, Letterkenny.

James Doherty, Gleneely

The sudden death has taken place of James Doherty, Baskill, Gleneely.

Predeceased by his parents Kathleen and John, his brother Willie, and his infant brother Edward. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sisters and brothers, Margaret, John (Grace), Anne, Bridget (Gerard), Marian (Jimmy), Patrick, George and Francis (Susan), nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

James’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh F93 E4FN on Wednesday December 10 at 11am, going to repose at Glack, Carndonagh F93 NX78.

Funeral from there on Friday, December 12 at 10.15am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Bocan followed by Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on www.culdaffparish.com. Family time from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the Funeral.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to The Irish Wheelchair Association C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director .

Padraig Gallagher, Cloghan

The death has taken place in Eltham, London, of Padraig Gallagher (Big Pat), formerly from Ardlaghan, Cloghan, Co. Donegal. Pre-deceased by his parents Annie and Edward Gallagher and his brother-in-law Liam Kelly.

Sadly missed by his brothers, Fr Eddie and John (Mary) and his sister Annie (John). Deeply regretted by his nieces, nephews, the wider family circle, neighbours and friends.

Padraig's Remains will repose at the home of his sister, Annie Kelly in Ardlaghan (F93 YP46) from 12 noon on Thursday, December 11.

Requiem Mass will be at 12 noon on Friday in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Glenfin (F93 FH98), with burial afterwards in Kilteevogue Cemetery in the family plot.

The funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam.

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 and 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.

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