The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Timmie O’Toole, Derrybeg
William Gallagher, Cloghan
Colm Doherty, Moville and Derry
Josephine Crumlish, Moville
Sean O’Neill, Bundoran and Belfast
Patrick J (Pat) McLoone, Letterkenny
Cathal Doherty, Carndonagh
Maura O’Brien, Lifford
Helen (Babs) Flannery, Cork and Buncrana
Mary Brogan, Killybegs
James (Jim) Melly, Meath and Ballyshannon
Bridie Devlin, Coventry and Clonmany
Margaret Gibbons, Ballyshannon
Timmy O’Toole, Derrybeg
The death has taken place at his home of Timmie (Tim) O’Toole, Factory Road, Derrybeg and formerly of Inishturk, Co. Mayo.
Predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Annie and sisters, Bridget, Nancy and Catherine.
Sadly missed by his wife, Máiread, daughters, Nicola (Darren) and Aisling (Georgie), sons Domnick and Josie, sisters, Philomena, Marie, Theresa, Margaret and Mary, brothers, John, Joe and Larry, grandchildren, Aoife, Jack, Sophie and Pádraig and extended family and friends.
His remains will repose at Roarty’s Funeral Home, Derrybeg, F92 DN4X on Mondayand Tuesday from 3pm to 8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm.
Funeral Mass will take place at 11am on Wednesday, January 7 in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Dunlewey, with burial afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery.
The funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page and on the church webcam via MCN.live.
William Gallagher, Cloghan
The death has occurred of William Gallagher, Cloghanmore, Cloghan, and formerly of Tullyhonor, Breenagh.
Predeceased by his parents, Conal and Bridget, his sister, Grace Kelly, December 2024, and his niece, Grace Marley, August 2012.
Deeply regretted by his nieces and nephews, the Breen family, Helena, Liam and Breid and the Kelly family, Mairead, Breda, PJ, Aidan, Séamus, Carmel, Claire, Evelyn and Louise.
Fondly remembered by his grandnephews and grandnieces, extended family members, good neighbours and many friends.
William’s remains will repose at his late residence on Monday and Tuesday from 4pm until Rosary at 8pm each evening. The house is strictly private at all other times, and on the morning of the funeral.
The funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, January 7 at 11am in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Glenfin, followed by service of interment in Kilpheak Cemetery, Glenswilly.
The funeral Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam.
Colm Doherty, Moville and Derry
The death has occurred of Colm Doherty, Derry, Dublin, Sligo and Donegal.
He died on December 31, peacefully at his home.
Loving father of Emma and Ed, and their partners Graham and Claire, devoted grandfather of Aoife and dear brother of Ryma, Finola, Eileen and the late Daniel, John and Gerry.
Deeply regretted by all his loving family, cherished friends and neighbours.
Everyone is welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU, on Tuesday, January 6 from 4pm to 7pm.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Mary’s Church, Ballybrack, Moville on Wednesday at 11am. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Cancer Research UK.
Josephine Crumlish, Moville
The death has occurred of Josephine Crumlish (née Wilson), Quay Street, Moville.
She passed away peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Daughter of the late William and Margaret Wilson.
Beloved wife of Paul and much loved mother of Connor.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sisters and brothers, Beatrice (John), Patsy (Madge), Bernadette and Mary (RIP) (Paddy), nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Josephine’s remains are reposing at the Wilson family home at Quay Street, Moville F93 D70K, where you are all welcome to pay your respects on Monday from 1pm until 9pm.
The family home is private on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral from there on Tuesday January 6 at 10.30am for 11am requiem Mass in St Pius X Church Moville, followed by interment in Ballybrack cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on www.movilleparish.com.
Family flowers only please.
Sean O’Neill, Bundoran and Belfast
The death has occurred of Sean O’Neill, 95 Whitemaple Drive, Bundoran and formerly of Balfast, Down.
Mr O’Neill passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home on Sunday, January 4.
Forever loved and sadly missed by his loving wife Annemarie, his beloved daughter Teresa, his brothers Eddie and Willie, sister Brigid and all his nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Predeceased by his beloved son Keith, his parents Joe & Brigid O’Neill, brother Frankie and sisters Margaret, Rosaleen and Jeannie.
Reposing at Breslin’s Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran (F94E92F) on Tuesday, January 6 from 5pm to 7pm
Removal from Breslin’s Funeral Home on Wednesday morning, January 7 at 10.40am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea,
Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am.
Removal afterwards to the Abbey Cemetery, Rossnowlagh Rd, Ballyshannon for burial service.
Sean’s funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie
Patrick J (Pat) McLoone, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Patrick J (Pat) McLoone, 14, McMahon Villas, Letterkenny.
Mr McLoone, who worked in the Administration Department of the HSE, passed away on Saturday, January 3.
Predeceased by his parents, Sally and Peter, brother John, and sister Mary Burke (England). Sadly missed by his sisters Anne Colhoun (Donegal Town), Mairead Collins (Waterford), Bernie Alcorn (Lisnennan) and Carmel Fox (Dublin), brother Peter (Clare), brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, extended family, many friends and neighbours.
Reposing at his late residence.
House private at the request of the deceased.
Requiem Mass on Tuesday, January 6, at 11am in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny, which can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
Family flowers only, please.
Donations in lieu, if wished to the Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member or Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.
Cathal Doherty, Carndonagh
The death has occurred of Cathal Doherty, Lower Trenbane, Carndonagh.
Mr Doherty passed away at his home on Saturday, January 3.
Beloved husband of Breege and much loved father of Madeline (Donald), Caroline (John), Rosemarie (Jeremie), Josephine (Garret), Cathal (Breda), Gerard (Amanda), Breege (Neil Anthony), Dominic (Birgitta), Hugh Martin and Christopher (Georgia).
Dear brother of Packie, Hubert, Eleanor and Sheila.
Deeply regretted by his grandchildren Oisin, Aoife, Isobel, Olivia, Anna, Ciara, Clodagh, Isla, Cassie, Alyssa, Robyn, Erin and Magnus, his nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
His remains will be reposing at his home today where all are welcome to pay their respect.
Removal from there on Tuesday at 10.30am to The Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Requiem mass can be viewed live on http://www.carndonaghparish.com/webcam.html
Family time please from 10pm to 11am.
Family flowers only please.
Maura O’Brien, Lifford
The death has occurred of Maura O’Brien (née Griffin), 3 Townparks, Lifford and formerly of Castlefin.
Ms O’Brien passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital on Saturday, January 3.
Beloved wife of the late Sean, much loved mother of Eunan (Bernadette), Paula (Trevor) and Michael (Deirdre), dearly loved grandmother of Sinead and Cormac and sister of Roisin, Una, James and the late Jean and Grace.
Reposing at her home.
Funeral leaving her home on Tuesday, January 6 at 11.30am for requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Murlog, Lifford at 12 noon.
Interment afterwards in St Mary’s Cemetery, Castlefin.
Deeply regretted by her sorrowing sons, daughter, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brother, sisters, nephews, nieces and family circle.
Family time please from 10pm until 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
The requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/
Helen (Babs) Flannery, Cork and Buncrana
The death has occurred of Helen (Babs) Flannery (née Cotter), Macroon, Cork and formerly of Buncrana.
Ms Flannery passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 1.
Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughters Lorraine, Lorna and Aimée, Aimée’s partner Ray; her adored grandchildren Rose, Fíonn, Ardán and Alex; her sisters Evelyn and Mary; extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
A humanist ceremony will take place at The Island Crematorium, Rocky Island, Ringaskiddy (P43DD71) at 12 noon, Tuesday, January 6.
No flowers please.
Donations, if desired to Cystic Fibrosis Ireland or the ISPCA.
Mary Brogan, Killybegs
The death has occurred of Mary Brogan, Fintra Road, Killybegs.
Ms Brogan passed away at the Donegal Hospice surrounded by her family on Friday, January 2.
Predeceased by her parents Mary Agnes and Josie Cunningham.
Sadly missed by her husband Jimmy, daughter Donna, son in law John, grandchildren Loughlann and Olivia, brothers John (Mary), Hugh, Francie (Margaret) and Danny (Margaret), sisters Anne and Catherine (Eugene), sisters in law Kathleen and Rose, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral Mass on Monday, January 5 in St Mary of the Visitation Church Killybegs at 11am with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.
Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice, care of any family member or the funeral directors.
James (Jim) Melly, Meath and Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of James (Jim) Melly, Bogganstown, Dunree, Co Meath and formerly of Ballyshannon.
Mr Melly passed away at home on New Year’s Day.
Predeceased by his devoted and loving wife Phil.
Very deeply regretted by his brother Michael, and his sisters Mairead (Clarke), Noreen (O’Grady), Mary Melly, Anne Melly, Berna (Cox), his brothers-in-law Mick and Tom, and his sister-in-law Kate.
He is also fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing at McEntaggart’s funeral home, The Gables, Dunshaughlin, (A85 DE70) from 4pm to 7pm on Monday, January 5.
Arriving at Glasnevin Crematorium at 2.30pm on Tuesday, January 6.
This celebration of Jim’s life will be live streamed through the following link: https://www.dctrust.ie/location/glasnevin/chapel-webstream.html House private please.
Also, family flowers only, but donations if desired to St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, where Jim’s wife Phil received such compassionate care in her final illness, and for which Jim was eternally grateful. https://www.idonate.ie/cause/sfh
Bridie Devlin, Coventry and Clonmany
The peaceful death has occurred of Bridie Devlin (née McGeoghegan) in Coventry, England and formerly of Ballymageehan, Isle of Doagh, Clonmany.
Surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved wife of Michael.
Devoted mother to Jackie, Bernie, Julie, Kathleen, Carmel and Michael.
Cherished grandmother to Jack, Lewis, Matthew, Niamh and Aisling.
Loving mother in law to Jim, Sharon and Charlie.
Her remains are repsoing at her daughter Carmel’s home, Upper Annaugh, Clonmany (F93HT26), where you are welcome to pay your respects.
Funeral from there on Monday morning at 10.30am going to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany for requiem Mass at 11am with burial afterwards in the new cemetery.
Margaret Gibbons, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Margaret Gibbons, College St, Ballyshannon.
Ms Gibbons passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 2.
Predeceased by her parents John and Teresa, her brother Dan, and infant brother John James.
Forever loved and sadly missed by her loving niece Sheila, nephews Sean and Brian, sister-in-law Ann, cousins and all extended family and friends.
Reposing at her late residence with removal on Monday at 10.45am to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11 am with service of interment in the Abbey Assaroe Cemetery.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in memory of Margaret if so desired to the Palliative care team, Sligo c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors or any family member.
The funeral Mass shall be streamed on St Patrick’s Church page at www.churchservices.tv/Stpatricksballyshannon/
