The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: 

Garry McGrath, Dunfanaghy

Rose Gibbons, Derry and Donegal

Joseph (Joey) Gallagher, Laghey

Charles (Charlie) Fox, Letterkenny

Chrissie (Christina) Kearney, Redcastle

Rosie Duffy, Clonmany

Karl Bonner, Ballintra

Joseph (Shosie) Carlin, Castlefinn

Billy Moran, Greencastle/Derry

Jimmy Ruddy JR, Muff

Hugh Eugene Crawford, Lifford

Freddie Sweeney, Milford

Christina Kearney, Redcastle

Ryan Doherty, Derry and Lifford

Dolores Devenney, Letterkenny and Laghey

Garry McGrath, Dunfanaghy

The death has occurred of Garry McGrath, Kill, Dunfanaghy and formerly of Belfast.

Mr McGrath passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 30.

Dearly beloved husband of Lisa, much loved father to John, Claire, Riona and Charlie.

Brother to Paddy, Jimmy, Brian and Mary, father-in-law to Ciara, Michael and Niamh.

Cherished grandfather to Cara.

Sadly missed by his loving family and friends.

Garry will remain at home.

Visitors welcome on Monday 2nd December from 1pm – 8pm.

Requiem Mass will be held at Holy Cross Church, Dunfanaghy on Tuesday, December 3 at 12pm with burial after in adjoining cemetery.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live at https://mcn.live/Camera/holy-cross-church.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu if so desired to Donegal Hospice or The Friends of St Lukes c/o Harkin Funeral Directors or any family member.

Rose Gibbons, Derry and Donegal

The death has occurred of Rose Gibbons, Culmore, Derry and Donegal.

Ms Gibbons passed away on Sunday, December 1.

Beloved wife of the late John, devoted mother of James and his partner Lorena, dear sister of Theresa, Bridget, Elizabeth, Mena, Patrick, Michael, John and the late Maureen, Joe, James and Brian and a much loved aunt and great-aunt.

Her remains will be reposing in her home, 9 Heathfield, Culmore Road, from 4 pm to 9 pm on Sunday and 11am to 9pm on Monday.

Funeral from there on Tuesday at 9.30 am for 10 am Requiem Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown. Interment afterwards in Star of the Sea Cemetery, Faughanvale.

Family flowers only please.

If wished donations in lieu of flowers to Marie Curie C/o Mrs Joan Doherty, 20 Dunhugh Park, Victoria Road, Derry, BT47 2NL.

Joseph (Joey) Gallagher, Laghey

The death has occurred of Thomas Joseph (Joey) Gallagher, Greaghs, Laghey.

Mr Gallagher passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 1.

Beloved husband of the late Brigid, and father of Deirdre, Clodagh (Kevin), Fionnuala (Danijel), Ronan (Mary), Nigel (Noelia), Damian (Pauline), Jarlath (Eileen).
Joey will repose at home.

Visitors welcome on Monday 2nd December from 3pm to 9pm.

Please note those attending the wake there will be a one way system enter via Pettigo road exit via Copany road.

Funeral Mass will be held at St Brigid’s Ballintra on Tuesday, December 3 at 11am with burial after in adjoining cemetery.

Joey will be sadly missed by his sons and daughters, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughters-in-law and extended family members.

Charles (Charlie) Fox, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Charles (Charlie) Fox, Riverside London and formerly of Beechwood Road, Letterkenny.

Mr Fox passed away suddenly following a long illness in thecare of the NHS, Homerton Hospital on Monday, November 18.

Predeceased by his parents Jim and Bridie and his sister Síobhan.

Will be greatly missed by his sister Rosemary, his brother Seamus, niece Aisling and her husband Simon, nephew Ronan and his wife Ellen, grandnieces Órlaith and Amandine, grandnephew Fiachra, his extended family and friends.

Reposing in Letterkenny Funeral Home, Port Road, F92 E6PA on Tuesday, December 3 from 7 to 9pm.

Arriving to St. Eunan’s Cathedral for Requiem Mass at 11am on Wednesday, December 4 with burial afterwards in the family plot, Conwal Cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed on Letterkenny Cathedral Website – https://www.churchservices.tv/Letterkenny

Chrissie (Christina) Kearney, Redcastle

The death has occurred of Chrissie (Christina) Kearney, Carrickmaquigley, Redcastle.

Ms Kearney passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital on Friday, November 29.

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 Sisters Maria and Peggie, Nieces and Nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

May Chrissie Rest In Peace.

Chrissie’s remains are now reposing at the home of her Son Fergal, Carrickmaquigley, Redcastle F93 PPK5 where you are all welcome to pay your respect.

Funeral from there on Monday, December 2 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, donation in lieu if desired to The Oncology/Haematology unit, Letterkenny University Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Rosie Duffy, Clonmany

The death has occurred of Rosie Duffy, Leenan, Clonmany.

Ms Duffy passed away peacefully at Carndonagh Community Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Friday, November 29.

Predeceased by her loving husband James and children Mary, Martina, John and Seamus.
Much loved mother of Ann, Carmel, Daniel, Rosemaire, Josephine, Oliva and Trish.

Deeply regretted by her son in law’s, daughter in law’s, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters, nieces, nephews and the wider family circle.
Funeral from there on Monday morning at 10.20am going to St Michael’s Church Urris for requiem Mass at 11am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to Carndonagh Community Hospital c/o of any family member.
Rosie funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/stmichal urris

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 repose overnight at St Bridget’s Church, Ballintra.

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

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, December 1 until 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.

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.

Remains will be reposing at 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 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 of Freddie Sweeney, 237 Lower Mount Marian, Milford.

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

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.

Remains reposing at his home.

Funeral Mass on Monday, December 2 at 11am in St Peter’s Church, Milford with 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 are reposing at 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 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  

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.