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15 Feb 2026

Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Sunday evening, February 15

Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Sunday morning, February 15

The following deaths have taken place:

- Paddy Doherty, Gleneely

- Beryl Doherty, Malin Head

- Bernard Conaghan, Killybegs

- Annie Curran, St Johnston

- Jean Melly, Ardara

- William Gibson, Gleneely

- Edward (Eddie) Lynch, Buncrana

- Margaret Gillespie, London and Mayo 

- Eamonn Doohan, Gortahork

- Susan McGrath, Pettigo

Paddy Doherty, Gleneely

The death has occurred of Paddy Doherty (Sean) Tulmore, Gleneely, peacefully at Carndonagh Community Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his wife Mary, his daughter Ann and his granddaughter Mary Ann.

Much loved father of Marina, Dolores (Joe) and Bernadette (Gary) and devoted grandfather to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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

Paddy’s remains will repose at Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road on Sunday, February 15 from 6pm to 9pm and tomorrow on Monday, February 16 from 12pm – 3pm and 6pm – 9pm, where all are welcome to pay your respects.

Funeral from there on Tuesday at 10.20am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church Bocan, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem mass can be viewed live on www.culdaffparish.com.

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.

Beryl Doherty, Malin Head

The death has occurred of Beryl Doherty (née King), Seaview Cottage, Slievebawn, Malin Head, peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Benny and her son Mark (Debbie).

Much loved mother of Caroline (Tony) and Katherine (Michael) and cherished grandma of Michelle, Mark, Dale, Rachel, Hugh, Eoghan and Kaitlyn and great-grandma of Ruby, Violet, Sam, Joe, Thomas and Orlagh.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her nieces Linda and Christine, close friend Ann, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Beryl’s remains are reposing at her home (F93 Y2P4), where all are welcome to pay your respects.

Funeral from there on Tuesday at 3pm for 3.30pm Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church Lagg, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Family time from 9pm to 11am. All flowers are welcome.

 
Bernard Conaghan, Killybegs

Reunited in heaven with his loving parents Packie and Catherine, brother Patsy, brother-in-law John, Frankie and Derek and sister-in-law Maria.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Susie, children Brian, Gary, Sue-Ann and Noreen.

Also sadly missed by his siblings Mary (Jimmy), Michael (Marion), Patricia, Angela, and Susanna, sons-in-law Chris and Pauric, daughters-in-law Siobhan and Debbie, grandchildren, extended family and many kind friends.

Remains reposing at McBrearty’s Funeral Home, Killybegs (F94 R8WR) on Sunday, February 15 from 4pm to 9pm and on Monday from 3pm-6pm followed by removal to his residence for family and friends.

Removal on Tuesday to St Mary of the Visitation Church Killybegs for 11am Funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

Mass will be streamed live here.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland via any family member or McBrearty Funeral Directors.

Josephine Chambers, Ballybofey and Lifford

The death has taken place of Josephine (Josie) Chambers (nee Porter), 2, Sessiagh View, Donegal Road, Ballybofey and formerly of Cavan Hill, Lifford.

She passed away peacefully at her late home, surrounded by her loving family, on February 14, 2026. 

Beloved mother of Elaine (Matt), Donna (Late Terence), Mark, Michael and the late Baby Garry. Loving nannie of Michaela, Garry, Mark, Joe and the late Baby Elaine and Baby Keelan. Devoted Wife of Michael. Dearest sister of Robbie Porter and the late Mena Browne and infant Lenny.

Josephine's remains will be reposing at her late home 2, Sessiagh View, Donegal Road, Ballybofey F93 F4E1 on Monday, February 16 from 12noon.

Funeral leaving her late home on Wednesday (February 18th) at 10:20 a.m. (via Ard Mc Cool) for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11 o'clock.

Interment afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery.

The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam on the link below; https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar.

The Rosary will be Prayed both nights at 9pm.

Annie Curran, St Johnston

The death has occurred of Annie Curran (née Brown), Trensallagh, St Johnston, Co. Donegal. F93 CPD8.

Annie will be lovingly missed by her daughters and sons Christina, Bernie (Brian), Damien (Rosina), Liam (Catherine), Paul (Jeanette), Siobhan (Noel), her grandchildren and great Grandchildren, her nieces, nephews, and all her extended family and friends.

Annie is predeceased by her husband Joe, parents Mary and Andy Brown, grandson Jordan, great grandchildren, Martin and Michael, her brother James Henderson. May they all Rest in Peace.

Annie will repose at her late residence from 2pm on Sunday, February 15 and all day Monday.

Funeral from her late residence on Tuesday at 10.30am, travelling to St. Baithin’s Church, St Johnston for 11am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to St Johnston Resource Centre, c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.

Jean Melly, Ardara

The peaceful death has occurred of Jean Melly (nee Godman) Tullycleave, Ardara, Co. Donegal, at Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents Arthur and Mary Godman.

Jean will be greatly missed by her loving husband Josie, her sons Ian and Paul (Sarah), her daughter-in-law Nonie, her grandson Joe, her sister Patsy, her brother Arthur, her extended family and friends.

Her remains will repose at Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield on Sunday, February 15 from 2pm until 8pm.

Funeral from her late residence on Monday morning at 11:30am to the Church of The Holy Family Ardara for 12 noon requiem mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

William Gibson, Gleneely

The peaceful death has occurred at his home of William Gibson, Dristernan, Gleneely.

Predeceased by his brothers Alexander, Ernest, and Albert and his sister Eileen. Dear brother of Norman, Samuel, Elsie, and Honor.

William is deeply regretted and will be dearly missed by his nieces, nephews, his extended family, friends and neighbours.

William’s remains will be reposing at his home in Gleneely this evening (February 14th) from 6:00pm.

Please note the wake house is private to family and close friends.

William’s remains will repose at Kelly’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh on Sunday, February 15 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 6:00pm to 9:00pm, where all are welcome to pay their respects.

Removal from there on Monday at 12:50pm going to Glacknadrummond Methodist Church, where a funeral service will take place at 1:30pm followed by burial afterwards in the All-Saints Graveyard, Gleneely.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Ard Aoibhinn Unit, Carndonagh C/O any family member or Blaine McCarron- Kelly’s Funeral Directors.

Edward (Eddie) Lynch, Buncrana

The death has occurred in Luton, Bedfordshire of Edward (Eddie) Lynch, formerly of Menaloobin, Linsfort, Buncrana.

Predeceased by his parents John and Sarah and his brother John.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his wider family circle and friends.

Eddie’s remains will arrive at Star of the Sea Church, Desertegney on Monday, February 16 at 5.30pm for Prayers of Reception.

Reposing overnight followed by Requiem Mass on Tuesday morning at 11.00am.

Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Margaret Gillespie, London and Mayo

The peaceful death has occurred of Margaret Gillespie, neé Corrigan, of Kings Cross, London and Formerly of Achill, County Mayo.

Predeceased by her loving husband Charles, late of Cashlings, Kilcar; sadly missed by her nieces and nephews, extended family and friends in Ireland and England.

Margaret’s remains will arrive to St Cartha’s Church, Kilcar, F94 KA07, on Monday at 7pm to repose overnight. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 12noon followed by burial in the local cemetery.

Eamonn Doohan, Gortahork

Fuair Eamonn Ó Dubhchon as Mín Lárach, Gort a' Choirce bás sa bhaile. 

Dhéanfar é a fhaire sa bhaile Dé Sathairn ón 2 - 8 agus amárach ón 12 - 8. Beidh an paidrín an dá oíche ag a 8 a chlog.

Cuirfear é i Reilig Ghort a 'Choirce Dé Luain, an 16ú Feabhra i ndiaidh Aifreann Tórraimh ag a 1 a chlog i dTeach Pobail Chríost Rí, Gort a ' Choirce.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.

The death has taken place at his home of Eamonn Doohan, Meenlaragh, Gortahork.

Predeceased by his mother-in-law Máire Joe Diver; deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Deirdre, daughters Shauna (Aidan) and Shannon, son Tomás, parents Tom Rua and Kathleen, father-in-law John Diver, granddaughter Aoibhínn, sisters Mary (Ronan), Marjorie (Donal) and Katie (Danny), brother John, in-laws, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

His remains will repose at his home (F92 F825) on Saturday from 2pm to 8pm and tomorrow from 12pm to 8pm, with Rosary nightly at 8pm. House private after the Rosary and on the morning of the funeral.

Mass will take place on Monday at 1pm in Teach Pobail Chríost Rí, Gortahork, with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery. The Funeral mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page and on MCN media.

Family flowers only please, Donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Kieran Roarty Funeral Director.

Susan McGrath, Pettigo

The death has taken place of Susan McGraty, née Morris, of Grouselodge, Pettigo, Donegal, F94RV08. She passed away peacefully at Saint Josephs Hospital, Stranolar. 

Predeceased by her late husband Packie, much-loved mother of John James (Rose) Lettercran, Bernie (Martin), Drumskinney, Dympna (Stephen) Letterkenny, Kieran (Eileen) Glenfin, Declan (Maura) Cashelenny and stepson Denis (England). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sorrowing sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and entire family circle.

Her remains are reposing in McKervey's Funeral Home 22 Erne Drive, Ederney County Fermanagh BT93 0EN on Saturday from 5pm to 9pm and on Sunday from 12 midday to 3pm, with removal at 3.30pm to repose overnight at her late residence, arriving at approx 4.15pm. Everyone is welcome to attend the wake at Grouselodge. Rosary at 9pm.

Funeral from her late residence on Monday morning at 10.30am arriving at Saint Josephs Church, Lettercran, F94 Y642 for 11am Requiem Mass followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please; donations in lieu if so desired to Barnes View Ward, Saint Josephs Hospital, Stranolar. Please make all cheques payable to Claude McKervey Funeral Director and send to 22 Erne Drive, Ederney County Fermanagh BT93 0EN. Donation box available in the funeral home.

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

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