The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Marion McAuley-Looney, St Johnston
Richard McCafferty, Glenties
Colette McLoughlin, Bray and Donegal Town
Paddy Clancy, Ballyshannon
Seamus Kelly, Letterkenny
Noel McBride, Portnablagh
Patrick McNelis, Ardara
Jim Henderson, Buncrana
Bridie McNeely, Frosses
Jean Coyle, Raphoe
Aidan Hayes, Falcarragh
Marion McAuley-Looney, St Johnston
The death has occurred of Marion McAuley-Looney, Brockagh, St. Johnston.
Marion will be lovingly missed by her sisters and brothers, Margaret (Michael), Susan, William (Anne), Patrick, Christina (Alan), her nieces, nephews, and all her extended family and friends.
Marion is predeceased by her husband, Gerry, brother, James and his wife, Teresa.
Marion will repose at Kelly’s Funeral Home, Oakfield, Raphoe, F93 KP0N, from 6pm to 8pm on Sunday, January 25.
Funeral from Kelly’s Funeral Home on Monday at 10.20am, travelling to St. Baithin’s Church, St Johnston for 11am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Richard McCafferty, Glenties
The peaceful death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Richard McCafferty, Glen Road, Glenties and formerly Lissacholly, Ballyshannon, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents, Dick and Nora and his brothers, Micheal (Mary RIP) and Christopher.
Dearly loved husband of Margaret and beloved father of Karen (Nicholas) and Alan (Dee) and adoring grandfather of Fionn, Iarla and Ailidh.
Richard will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by sisters, Mary (Frank RIP), Noreen (Chris RIP) and Deirdre (Michael), his many nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Resposing at his late residence, Glen Road, Glenties (F94DY28) on Saturday from 5pm until 9pm and Sunday from 2pm until 7pm.
House private outside these times.
Funeral Mass at 11am on Monday at St.Connell’s Church, Glenties with burial afterwards at the local cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/glenties
Family flowers only please.
Colette McLoughlin, Bray and Donegal Town
The death has taken place of Colette McLoughlin (née Conaghan) of Newcourt Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow, formerly Donegal Town.
She died peacefully on Thursday, surrounded by her loving family while in the exceptional care of Mary and Gillian Mangan and their wonderful team at Kinvara House, Bray.
Remembered with love by her devoted family, husband, Patrick (Paddy), daughters, Carina and Suzanne, son, Peter, brothers, Tom and James, sister, Margaret, adored grandchildren, Conor, Jack, Matthew, Ella and Niamh, sons-in-law, Russell and Colin, sisters-in-law, Celine, Margaret, Catherine and Susan, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her daughter, Suzanne’s home (A98YX03) on Monday evening from 5pm until 7pm.
Funeral Mass on Tuesday morning at 11am in St. Fergal’s Church, Boghall Road, Bray after which Colette will be laid to rest in Redford Cemetery, Blacklion, Greystones.
Family flowers only, donations if desired in memory of Colette to https://alzheimer.ie/
Paddy Clancy, Ballyshannon
The death has taken place of Paddy Clancy, Creevy, Rossnowlagh Road, Ballyshannon, F94 EOE4 and formerly of Bridge Street, Sligo Town and Dublin.
Peacefully in the gentle and exceptional care of the wonderful doctors, nurses and staff at the Sligo University Hospital. Surrounded by his loving family.
Paddy shall be sadly missed by his wife, Bernadette. Forever remembered by his children; Ciaran, Niamh, Tara and stepdaughter, Patti, grandchildren, Ciara, Georgia, Gerard, Ella, Charli, Jude, Sophie, Conor, son-in-law Alan, daughter-in-law Fidelma, his siblings Mary (RIP),Tommy, Frank, Ann, Catherine, Bernie, Michael, Nuala, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at his late residence on Sunday, January 25 from 2pm to 8pm and on Monday from 2pm to 6pm.
Removal from his late residence on Tuesday at 10.15am to arrive at St. Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am with service of interment in the Abbey Assaroe Cemetery.
House private to family outside of reposing times and on the morning of the funeral.
The funeral Mass shall be streamed live on St. Patrick’s church page at www.churchservices.tv/Stpatricksballyshannon/
All enquiries can be made to Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon on 087 2485819.
Seamus Kelly, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Seamus Kelly, Bomany, Letterkenny, unexpectedly but peacefully at his late residence.
Predeceased by parents, James (2005) and Grace (2024), sister, Grace Marley (2012) and uncle William (January 2026).
Deeply regretted by his siblings Mairead, Breda, PJ, Aidan, Carmel, Claire, Evelyn and Louise.
Fondly remembered by his aunt Peggy Breen, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family members, neighbours and friends.
Seamus’ remains reposed in Eternal Light Chapel Of Rest, Mountain Top Letterkenny (F92 XE35) on Saturday afternoon and will be in repose again on Sunday from 5pm to 8pm.
Funeral Mass in St. Eunan’s Cathedral on Monday, January 26 at 12 noon, followed by interment in Conwal Cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny.
Noel McBride, Portnablagh
The death has taken place at the Lake House Nursing Home, Portnalagh, Dunfanaghy of Noel (Paddy) McBride, Breaghy, Portnalagh, and formerly Falls Road, Belfast.
Sadly missed by his son, Adam, sister Collette, his nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his wife, Sandra, his sister, Eileen and baby Olywn.
No wake. Funeral Mass in Holy Cross Church, Dunfanaghy on Monday, January 26 at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/holy-cross-church
Patrick McNelis, Ardara
The sudden death has occurred of Patrick (Paddy Phil) McNelis, Brackey, Ardara.
Predeceased by his parents, Phil and Kate, sisters, Mary Rose and baby Hannah.
Sadly missed by his nieces, Mary, Patricia, Kathleen, Mairead and nephews, Hugh, Gerry, Philip and John Damian.
Reposing at McCabe’s Funeral Home, Common, Ardara F94VCK1 on Saturday, from 4pm to 9pm.
Funeral from there on Sunday morning going to the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara for Funeral Mass at 11am burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Jim Henderson, Buncrana
The death has occurred of Jim Henderson, 7 Lisowen Avenue, Buncrana, F93 D9N7.
Jim died peacefully surrounded by those he loved on Friday.
Deeply mourned by his sons, Martin, Liam, Sean and Hugh Patrick.
He will always be fondly remembered also by his daughters-in-law, Elaine and Marie, and by his grandchildren, Michael, Megan, James, Shay, Caolan, Ultan, Sally, Emma and Cara.
Also by his much-loved brothers, Hugh, Danny, Jackie and his sister, Mary, as well as all of his extended family, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, relatives, former colleagues and many friends.
Predeceased by his precious and beloved wife, Sally and son, Kieran.
Jim’s remains are reposing at his home.
Funeral from there on Monday at 10.20am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Cockhill followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Bridie McNeely, Frosses
The death has occurred of Bridie McNeely, Ballybrillighan, Frosses, F94 EW67, peacefully at her home.
Predeceased by her husband, Brian. Sadly missed by her daughters, May (John), Bernadette, her sons, Cathal (Mary), Bernard (Edel), and Fredrick (Patricia) and her seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Bridie will repose at the family home on Saturday and Sunday from 1pm until 8pm. Removal on Monday for 11am requiem Mass at the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
A one way traffic management system will operate at the wake house. Entry from the Frosses/Glenties Road and exit at Diver’s corner. Please follow the signs.
House private on the morning of the funeral.
Bridie’s funeral Mass can be viewed on the following link: https://mcn.live/Camera/st-marys-frosses-inver
Jean Coyle, Raphoe
The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Jean Coyle, Townparks, Raphoe, F93 EO34.
Her remains will repose at her home on Saturday from 12 noon to 10pm, where you are welcome to call to pay your respects.
Funeral leaving her home on Sunday, January 25 at 12 noon going to Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, for funeral prayers and cremation at 3.15pm.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu to the Palliative Care ,Letterkenny University Hospital, care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director.
Jean will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband, Dan, daughters, Deborah and Sharon, grandchildren, Shay, Kyron, Zara, great-grandson, Regge and the wider family circle.
Aidan Hayes, Falcarragh
The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Aidan Hayes, Ballyconnell, Falcarragh at the age of 78.
Aidan was a poet and translator who spent most of his working life teaching in schools and prisons in Ireland and France.
Originally from Cork City, he spent the last 25 years of his life in Donegal. His children, grandchildren, brothers and sister, nieces and nephew, family and friends will miss him very much.
Viewing and Memorial Service will take place at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, F92XE35 on Saturday. Viewing from 5pm to 6pm followed by Memorial Service at 6pm.
Burial will take place on Sunday at 1.30pm in St. Anne’s Church Graveyard, Killult, Falcarragh, F92KP68.
