The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Lucy McCafferty, Stranorlar
Victor Beattie, Raphoe
Dean Austin Laverty, Ardara
Connie McGlynn, Cloghan
Marie O’Dowd (née Gordon), Gweedore and Sligo Town
Maureen Quinn (née Connolly), Raphoe
John (Johnny) Gallagher, Ballyshannon
Nigel Lloyd, Dunkineely and Leicester
Blake Joseph Marston, Convoy
Charles McDaid McDaid (Neshie Ned), Culdaff
Hugh Walsh, Stranorlar
Tracy Byrne, Dublin and Glencolmcille
Lucy McCafferty, Stranorlar
The death has occurred of Lucy McCafferty, 46 Admiran Park, Stranorlar and formerly of Main Street, Stranorlar.
Ms McCafferty passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in the wonderful care of the staff at the Donegal Hospice on Saturday, February 15.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her loving partner Sam Armstrong, her daughter Amanda (Mark), her son Kevin (Megan), cherished sister of Judy, Margaret (Philip), Patrick, Karl, Nora (Sam), Liz (Eamon), nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
Predeceased by her parents Paddy and Sheila and her brothers Dermot and John.
Remains reposing at her late residence on Monday, February 17 and Tuesday, February 18 from 11am to 9pm.
Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday, February 19 at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am.
Interment in Stranorlar cemetery.
The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired directly to Donegal Hospice at https://www.idonate.ie/2625_donegal-hospice.html and medical 4 Ward, Letterkenny University Hospital, or care of any family member.
Victor Beattie, Raphoe
The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Victor Beattie, Burnside, Raphoe.
Beloved husband of Iris, much loved father of daughter Melanie (Michael) and son Jason, step-sons Rodney (lorna), Ivor (Louise), Giles (Teresa), step-daughter Hilary (Timmy). Victor will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, his sister Anna (Edwin) Black and his extended family circle.
His remains are reposing at his late residence.
House strictly private please at the request of the deceased.
Funeral prayers at his home on Tuesday, February 18, for family only please.
Leaving from there at 2pm going to St Eunan’s Cathedral graveyard for prayers and burial.
Everyone is welcome to come and pay their respects at the committal.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu to Cancer Care West care of Terence McClintock funeral director.
Dean Austin Laverty, Ardara
The sudden death has taken place of the Very Rev Dean Austin Laverty former parish priest of Ardara.
Beloved brother of Eunan and sadly missed by sister-in-law Teresa, nieces Thérèse & Roisin, grand nephews, grandniece and great grandnephew, his devoted housekeeper Josephine, his PP Very Rev Aodhán Cannon and fellow clergy of the diocese of Raphoe, parishioners and friends.
Reposing at Church of The Holy Family on Monday from 11am until Rosary at 8pm.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
Family flowers only please.
Connie McGlynn, Cloghan
The death has occurred in The Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny, of Connie McGlynn, (Rodgie), Rambler’s Inn, Brockagh, Cloghan, Co. Donegal. F93HR61.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Brigid, sister Nora Gallagher, (Letterkenny), nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Connie was predeceased by his sister Nancy, brothers Paddy, Mickey and John.
Connie will repose at his home in Brockagh.
Requiem Mass at 12 noon on Tuesday, February 18 in The Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Glenfin, with burial afterwards in Cill Mhuire Cemetery.
The funeral Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam.
Rosary nightly at 8 pm with family time from after the Rosary until 11 am and on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to The Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member.
Marie O’Dowd (née Gordon), Gweedore and Sligo Town
The peaceful death has taken place at her home of Marie O’Dowd (née Gordon), of Bunbeg, Gweedore, originally of 102 Tracey Ave, Sligo Town.
Predeceased by her parents Margaret and Bartholomew Gordon.
Sadly missed by her loving husband Micheal ‘Mick’ O’Dowd, daughters; Clodagh, Loretta and Sarah Jayne, son; Marcus, in-laws; Jacinta, Chris, Colin and Geoff, grandchildren; Amy-Leigh, Ryan, Callum, Liam, Comhghal, Kian, Tyler, Brian, Cathal and Farrah and extended family and friends.
Her remains will repose at Roarty’s Funeral Home, Derrybeg (F92 DN4X) today (Monday), from 2pm-8pm with Rosary at 8pm.
Removal from there afterwards to her late residence to repose overnight.
House is strictly private to family only.
Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, February 18 at 11am in St. Mary’s Church, Derrybeg with interment afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice, c/o Kieran Roarty Funeral Director or any family member.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page shorturl.at/JOfpm.
Maureen Quinn (née Connolly), Raphoe
The death has occurred in Archview Lodge, Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family of Maureen Quinn née Connolly, Townparks, Raphoe, Co Donegal, F93 HD96.
Lovingly missed by her daughters and sons Assumpta (Liam), Anne (John), Thomas (Mary), sister Marjorie, Terence (Tina), Bríd (Gavin), Donna (Patrick), Martin (Marilda), her grandchildren Christopher, Thomas, Emer, Aíne, Shauna, Fearghal, Megan, Melissa, Michael, Rachael, Pádraig, and Jordan, Adam and their mum Jill and great- grandchildren, Lauren, Hannah and Teidí, her brother and sister Tony and Alacque, her nieces and nephews and all her extended family and friends.
Maureen was predeceased by her parents Anton and Mary Bridget, husband Tommy, brother and sister Barry and Marjorie, granddaughter Bridget Marian, may they all rest in peace.
Maureen will be reposing at her late residence on Monday, February 17 from 12pm to 9pm and on Tuesday, February 18 from 12pm to 9pm with rosary on both evenings at 9pm.
Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral cortege will be leaving her late residence on Wednesday morning at 11.20am going to St Eunan’s Church, Raphoe for 12 o’clock Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed online via the parish webcam. https://www.parishofraphoe.com
John (Johnny) Gallagher, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of John (Johnny) Gallagher, Cattle dealer of Higginstown, Ballyshannon, Co.Donegal, F94 HP97
He died peacefully in his residence surrounded by his caring family.
Pre-deceased by his mother Elizabeth, father Joseph, sisters Moira and Patsy, granddaughter Shannon and grandson Cormac.
Beloved husband of Anna, devoted father to Gerard, Paul, Siobhán and Sinéad. Adoring grandfather of Sorcha, Patrick, Eoin, Shannon, Conor, Alana, Dermot, Evelyn, Aoife, Cormac, Dáire, Dearbhaile, Meara, Orlaith, John Raymond and Donnacha and great grandfather of Rowan.
Deeply regretted by his daughter-in-law Olivia, son-in-law Aaron, his sisters Teresa and Margaret, nieces and nephews.
Funeral to arrive at St. Joseph’s Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon today, Monday for Mass of the resurrection at 12 Noon with services of cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin road, Cavan on Tuesday at 1pm.
Nigel Lloyd, Dunkineely and Leicester
The death has occurred of Nigel Lloyd, Casheltown, Dunkineely, Co Donegal, F94 X625, and Oadby, Leicester, England.
Peacefully at the North West Hospice, Sligo, on Friday, February 14.
Nigel will be sadly missed by his broken hearted partner Kim Pereira, parents Angela and Roy Lloyd, sister Lindsay, brother John, extended family, neighbours and his many friends in Ireland and UK.
Funeral arrangements to follow.
Blake Joseph Marston, Convoy
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Blake Joseph Marston, 26 Beechwood Park, Convoy (F93PT66)
Much loved son of Anne Corcoran and brother of Tarrah Sharma.
He will be sadly missed by his aunts Catriona, Josephine and Jane also his uncle John, cousins and the wider family circle.
Funeral leaving from his home on Monday at 11.30am going to St Mary’s Church Convoy for 12noon Requiem Mass followed by burial in the new graveyard. Family time please on the morning of the funeral and family flowers only.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Charles McDaid McDaid (Neshie Ned), Culdaff
The peaceful death has taken place at Carndonagh Community Hospital of Charles McDaid (Neshie Ned), Millhouse, Templemoyle, Culdaff F93 NTPO.
Predeceased by his son Mark , sister Rosemarion and brother Patrick, brothers in law Michael Dinney and James Douglas.
Beloved Husband of Bernie and much loved Father of Adrian, Aislinn (Steven), Gary, Catriona (Joey) and Declan (Michelle).
A devoted and cherished grandfather to his 19 grandchildren and seven step-grandchildren.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his Daughter in Law Katie, Sisters Maureen and Breege, Nieces and Nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Neshie’s remains are now reposing at his home, where you are all welcome to pay your respects. Funeral from there on Monday (February 17) at 9.30am for 10am funeral Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Aughaclay followed by Interment in Lagg Cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director Facebook page from 10am on Monday morning.
Family time from 10pm to 11am.
Family flowers only please, donation in lieu if desired to The Inishowen Hospice, Carndonagh Community Hospital C/O and family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
Hugh Walsh, Stranorlar
The death has occurred at his late residence of Hugh Walsh, 4 Chapel Street, Stranorlar.
Beloved husband of the late Margaret, (Died, February 8 2025) much loved father to Kathleen (Iggy), Angela (Wayne), Bridgeen, dearly loved brother of Eileen, and the late Jim, Johnny, Emily, Margaret and Mary. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his, daughters, sister, sisters in law, sons in law, grandchildren Keavy, Ryan, Brodie and Mark, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposing at Mc Cools Chapel of Rest, Ballybofey on Monday, February 17 from 6pm to 9pm.
Funeral leaving from there on Tuesday, February 18 at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am followed by interment in Stranorlar cemetery.
The house is private.
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar
Tracy Byrne, Dublin and Glencolmcille
The death has occurred of Tracy Byrne, Dublin and Glencolmcille, peacefully surrounded by her loving family at St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.
Will be sadly missed by her husband Phil Noble, her mother Maire, sister Claire (Georgi), brother Terence, nephew and godson Oisín (Siobhán), parents in law Damo and Marie, sister in laws Lorraine (Jim), Leanne (Darren) and brother in law Keith (Sarah), niece Brooke, nephews Ethan, Aaron, Nathan, Oisín, Harry and Bobby, her extended family and friends.
Predeceased by her father Michael (Mickey Christy).
Funeral Mass will take place today, Monday, February 17 at 11am in St Columbas Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille followed by private cremation service in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown c/o Michael L Byrne Funeral Director or any family member.
The Funeral Mass will be streamlined by: https://mcn.live/Camera/st-columbas-glencolmcille
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