The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:  

Karl Bonner, Ballintra

Leanne Browne (née Hughes), Ballybofey

John Burke, Glencar

Joseph (Shosie) Carlin, Castlefinn

Joseph (Joey) Carr, Fanad

Gracie McFadden, Falcarragh

Maeve McGrory, Fahan

Billy Moran, Greencastle/Derry

Jimmy Ruddy JR, Muff

Hugh Eugene Crawford, Lifford

Freddie Sweeney, Milford 

Christina Kearney, Redcastle

Ryan Doherty, Derry and Lifford

Mervyn Brown, Letterkenny

Bríd Boyle, Mullaghduff

Leo Bonner, Belcruit/Doochary 

Sheila Muldoon, Tyrone and Donegal 

Dolores Devenney, Letterkenny and Laghey 

Bridie Dawson, Donegal/Perrystown/Wexford

Karl Bonner, Ballintra

The death has occurred of Karl Bonner, Main Street, Ballintra and formerly of Barefield, Clare.

Mr Bonner passed away suddenly at his residence.

Predeceased by his parents Willie and Winifred (nee Gallagher, Ballyshannon)

Sadly missed by his extended family, neighbours and friends.

May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Karl”s remains will arrive at St Bridget’s Church, Ballintra at 4.30pm on Sunday, to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass on Monday at 9am followed by removal to Drumcliffe,Cemetery, Ennis, Co Clare for burial at approximately 1.30pm.

Funeral Mass may be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/ballintra

Leanne Browne (née Hughes), Ballybofey

The death has occurred of Leanne Brown (née Hughes), Curraghamone, Ballybofey.

Ms Browne passed away peacefully after a long illness bravely borne at Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Friday, November 29.

Beloved wife of Ciaran, much loved mother of Jodie, Luke, (Nikita), Conor, and Ryan, dearly loved daughter of Josie and Fintan, cherished sister of Louise (Christopher), Jenny (Simon). Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her husband, daughter, sons, father, mother, sisters, father-in-law Jim, mother-in-law Sally, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at her home.

Funeral leaving from her home on Sunday, December 1 at 10.15am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am followed by interment in Drumboe 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 of flowers if so desired to the Oncology/ Hematology Ward, Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o of any family member.

John Burke, Glencar

The death has occurred of John Burke, 13 Glendale Drive, Glencar, Letterkenny and formerly of Manorcunningham.

Mr Burke passed away on Thursday, November 28.

Deeply missed by his son Kieran and his wife Trisha and grandson Dylan (Galway), John’s partner Heather and family Nichola, Charlene, Damien, Shauna, Seamus, John and Darren (Glendale Drive), brothers Bobby (Manorcunningham) and Tommy (Letterkenny), sisters Mary Doherty (Lisclamerty) and Ann Fisher (Dromore), nieces and nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

John’s remains will be reposing at The Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny F92 XE35 on Saturday 30th November until 8pm.

Interment on Sunday 1st December 2024 at approximately 11.30am at St. Columba’s Church Cemetery, Drumoghill.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to ISPCA Donegal Branch c/o any family member.

Joseph (Shosie) Carlin, Castlefinn

The death has occurred of Joseph (Shosie) Carlin, Belalt, Castlefinn.

Mr Carlin passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by his loving family on Friday, November 29.

Beloved husband of Peggy, much loved father of Mary, Joseph (Roisin) Anne (Mark), Maggie (Shane), Nuala, (Andy), and Conor (Orla), cherished brother of Brigid Garvey, and the late Willie, John, Michael, Mary and Annie.Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at his late residence on Sunday, December1 from 11 am to 10 pm. Funeral leaving from his late residence on Monday, December 2 at 11.15 am for Requiem Mass in St.Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon, at 12 noon Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish.

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

Joseph (Joey) Carr, Fanad

The death has occurred of Joseph (Joey) Carr, Oldtown, Fanad.

Ms Carr passed away on Friday, November 29.

Predeceased by his parents Cecelia and Edward.
Sadly missed by his brother Eddie, nephews and nieces Edward, Cecilia, Margaret, Richard and families.

Remains will repose at his late residence, Oldtown, Fanad (F92 AC90) with Rosary at 9pm.

Funeral Mass on Sunday, December 1 at 1pm in St Marys Church, Fanavolty with burial ceremony afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Gracie McFadden, Falcarragh

The death has occurred of Gracie McFadden, Moyra, Falcarragh.

Ms McFadden passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital on Thursday, November 28.

Predeceased by her daughter Marie, and parents Bridget and Daniel.

She will be sadly missed by her husband Seamus, sons John (Winnie) and James (Maritta), grandchildren Gracemarie, Aidan, Orla and Shane, and great grandchild Alannah, sisters Sr Kathleen (Dublin), Ann (Malin), Rosie (Rathmullan), Bridget (Fermanagh), and brothers James (Derryreel), and Frank (Derryreel).

Remains reposing at her late residence in Moyra, Falcarragh, Co Donegal F92 CH27 until Saturday, November 30 with Rosary at 9pm.

Funeral will take place at 11am on Sunday,  December 1, at Teach Phobail Naomh Fionán, Falcarragh Church F92 N6Y9, with burial after in the adjoining cemetery.

Maeve McGrory, Fahan

The death has occurred of Maeve McGrory, 11 Church Brae, Fahan.

Ms McGrory passed away at Brooklands Health Care, Edenballymore Lodge on Thursday, November 28.

Predeceased by her husband Anselm and son James. Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by her sons Brendan and Kevin, daughter Sonia, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, brother, sister, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Reposing at her late residence where you are welcome to pay your respects.

Removal on Sunday morning, December 1 at 10.45am to St. Mura’s Church, Fahan for requiem Mass at 11.30am followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard. Family time please from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Billy Moran, Greencastle/Derry

The death has occurred of Billy Moran, Manchester and Glenagiveny, Donegal.

Ms Moran passed away on Tuesday, November 12.

Beloved husband of Sarah, cherished father of Robert, Joseph and Grace, dearest son of Marie (nee Barr) and the late Johnny, (both of Derry), treasured brother of John, Neal and Michaela, dearly missed son-in-law, brother-in-law, nephew, cousin, uncle, friend and colleague.

Wake to be held from his family home in Manchester from Tuesday, December 3 from 2pm to 10pm, all welcome.

Funeral service at 12 noon on Wednesday, December 4 at Altrincham Crematorium, Whitehouse Lane, Dunham Massey, Altrincham, Cheshire WA14 5RH, and afterwards, all welcome.

Service can be viewed on the following link: https://watch.obitus.com/login/4d2tqn

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Jimmy Ruddy JR, Muff

The death has occurred of Jimmy Ruddy (JR), Mitchelstown, Ture, Muff.

Mr Ruddy passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital on Friday, November 29.

Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his loving brother Barney (Leeds), sister Sadie (Portnoo), extended family, friends and neighbours.

Removal from Murphy’s Funeral Home (F93PW96) on Saturday, November 30 going to the residence of Stephen and Majella McConnellogue, Mitchelstown, Ture, Muff where you are welcome to pay your respect.

Removal from there on Monday morning, December 2 at 10.15am to Sacred Heart Church, Muff for requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in St. Patrick’s Graveyard, Iskaheen.

Family flowers only please.

Family time please 10pm to 11am.

Hugh Eugene Crawford, Lifford

The death has occurred of Hugh (Hughie) Crawford, Coolatee (Smokey), Lifford.

Mr Crawford passed away in his home on Saturday, November 30.

Lovingly missed by his wife Rose, daughters and son Tanya (Daniel), Katriona, Camilla (Joe), Stacey (PJ), Kim (Shane), David (Charlotte) and Alisha (Eoghan), his 13 grandchildren, his brothers and sisters Betty, Eddie, Myra, Deirdre and Aiden, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and all his extended family and friends.

Hugh was predeceased by his parents Hughie and Myra and sister Helena.

Hugh will be reposing at his late residence until 9pm today Saturday, November 30 and from 11am to 11pm Sunday, December 1, Family time please on the morning of the Funeral.

Funeral from his late residence on Monday morning, December 2 at 12.30am going to St Patrick’s Church Murlog for 1 pm requiem Mass with private cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to the Alzheimer’s Society Donegal Branch c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.

Freddie Sweeney, Milford

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Freddie Sweeney, 237 Lower Mount Marian, Milford.

Deeply regretted by his loving family, Martina (Paul), Peter (Margaret), Fergus (Roseleen), John (Helen) and Charles, grandchildren, Lorcan, Sarah Louise, Nadine, Ryan, Ariana, Amber, Shaun, Declan and Kim, great-grandson Brodie, brother Colm, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. 

Predeceased by his wife Sally, brothers Charlie and John, sisters Mary, Sophie and Brid. 

Reposing at his home. Funeral Mass on Monday at 11am in St Peter’s Church, Milford. Burial afterwards in Milford Cemetery.

Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Peter’s Church Milford on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/milford

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

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member.

Christina Kearney, Redcastle

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Chrissie (Christina) Kearney, Carrickmaquigley, Redcastle F93 PPK5.

Beloved mother of Sharon (Adrian), Catriona (Ciaran) and Fergal (Carol-Anne).

Devoted Nanny of Aston, Logan, Jayden, Olivia and Darragh.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her partner John, her disters Maria and Peggie, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.  

Chrissie’s remains left Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Carndonagh on Saturday at 4pm going to the home of her Son Fergal, Carrickmaquigley, Redcastle D93 PPK5 where you are all welcome to pay your respect. 

Funeral from there on Monday at 1.30pm for 2pm Funeral Mass in St Columba’s Church, Drung followed by interment in Drung Graveyard. 

Funeral Mass can be Viewed live on www.stcolumbasdrung.net

Family time from 10pm to 11am. 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Oncology/Haematology unit, Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director. 

Ryan Doherty, Derry and Lifford

The death has taken place of Ryan Doherty, Beraghvale Close, Derry, beloved son of Brian Doherty and Geraldine O’Neill (née McKeever) and stepson of the late John O’Neill. 

Much loved brother of Raymond (Laura) and Lynsey (Ryan). Darling daddy of Ryan and Rebecka, adored grandson of Molly McKeever and much loved uncle of Rachael.

Ryan will be sadly missed by all his aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family and friends.

Ryan will be reposing at his mother’s Geraldine’s residence Boyagh, Porthall, Lifford F93 KPK2 from 12pm to 9pm on Sunday and on Monday from 12pm to 9pm. 

Morning of the funeral is private please to family.

Funeral leaving Boyagh, Porthall on Tuesday at 9am going to St Mary’s Church, Creggan, Derry for 10am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the Derry City Cemetery.

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

Mervyn Brown, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Mervyn Brown, “Lugano”, Bogay, Letterkenny formerly Glenageary, Dublin and Donegal Town.
Mr Brown passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital on Wednesday, November 27.

Dearly loved husband and best friend of Joan (née Gill) formerly Dalkey, Co Dublin.

Mr Brown will be sadly missed by his family, many friends and neighbours.

Reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny (F92 XE35) from 3.30pm to 5.30pm on Saturday, November 30, concluding with removal to St. Paul’s Church Ramelton (F92 VW22) for Reception at 6pm, reposing overnight for Service of Thanksgiving at 2pm on Sunday followed by private cremation.

At Mervyn’s request, mourners are asked to wear bright colours.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if wished to the Lough Swilly Lifeboat Station, Buncrana (R.N.L.I.) c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

Bríd Boyle, Mullaghduff

The death has occurred of Bríd Boyle, Mullaghduff, Kincasslagh.

Ms Boyle, who was 94-years-old, passed away peacefully in Letterkenny University Hospital on Thursday, November 28.

Her remains will repose in McGlynn’s Funeral Home, Dungloe today, Friday from 4pm to Rosary at 8pm.

Wake at her home in Mullaghduff (F94 E5C6) on Saturday from 11am, Rosary at 8pm.

Funeral Mass on Sunday at 1pm in Star of the Sea Church, Annagry with burial afterwards in the new graveyard.

House private from 9pm Saturday and on the morning of the funeral.

Survived by her son Charlie (Yank), Mullaghduff and daughter Sheila, Derrybeg and her many grandchildren. Pre-deceased by her husband Sean and son John, as well as her brother Hughie and sisters Peggy, Kitty and Sadie.

Leo Bonner, Belcruit/Doochary

The death has occurred of Leo Bonner, Belcruit/Doochary.

Mr Bonner passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 28.

He is predeceased by his mother Bella and father Leo.

His remains will repose in McGlynn’s Funeral Home Dungloe on Saturday, November 30 from 4pm until Rosary at 8pm.

Removal on Sunday morning at  9.30am for funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Kincasslagh at 10am followed by burial in Belcruit cemetery.

 

Sheila Muldoon, Tyrone and Donegal

The death has occurred of Sheila Muldoon, Gortin, Tyrone and formerly of Donegal.

Ms Muldoon passed away peacefully at Melmount Manor on Wednesday, November 27.

Beloved wife of the late Sean and devoted mother of Brian (Imelda), Gerry (Ann), Peter (Sue), Jojo (Bruce), Conor (Stephanie), Declan (Sarita) and the late Anne (Tommy).

Dear sister of Anne and the late Joseph and twins Philip and Noel who died in infancy.

Ms Muldoon’s remains will repose at her late residence, 7 Culvacullion Road Gortin BT79 8NJ on Friday and Saturday from 12 noon until 10pm.

Funeral from there on Sunday, December 1 at 11.15am going to St Patrick’s Church Gortin for 12 noon Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sorrowing sons, daughter, sons in law, daughters in law, grandchildren, great grandchildren and entire family circle. 

Dolores Devenney, Letterkenny and Laghey

The death has occurred of Dolores Devenney, 28 Fernhill, Letterkenny and Laghey.

Ms Devenney, who is a former nurse at Letterkenny University Hospital, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 27.

Pre deceased by her mother Evelyn and father Bernard.

Sadly missed by her sisters, Margaret (Bullen), Nuala (Lowther), Edel (McNeely), and her brothers Brian and Thomas, brothers-in-law John (Bullen) and Bernard (McNeely), her cousin Maura (Tunney), nieces Samantha (Lowther and family) and Rhiannon (McNeely).

Her remains will Repose at Tir Connell funeral home, Drumrooske, Donegal Town, F94FX3A on Sunday afternoon, December 1 from 1 pm to 4.15 pm following by removing to St Brigid’s Church, Ballintra for 5 pm to repose overnight.

Requiem Mass on Monday morning, December 2 at 11 am.

Followed by private cremation.