The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Seamus McLaughlin, Park Road, Sallaghraine, Letterkenny
Betty Boyce, Ballgreen, Ramelton
William (Billy) Bustard, Donegal Town
Irene Davison (née McDonald), Letterkenny
Thomas Alcorn, Errarooney, Falcarragh
Cora Friel, Rathmullan
Seamus McLaughlin, Park Road, Sallaghraine, Letterkenny, formerly Glenswilly
The death has occurred of Seamus McLaughlin, Park Road, Sallaghraine, Letterkenny, formerly of Glenswilly.
Predeceased by his wife Jeannie, sister Mary Ellen, and brother Patrick.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his daughters Breidge, Noreen (Paul), Deirdre (Christopher), Sinead (Martin), Beirnie (Donal), his sister Suzanna (London), grandchildren Gary, Conor, Kyle, Kayla, Alannah, Kara, Ben and Ryan, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.
Reposing at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, F92 XE35, on today from 3pm until 7pm, followed by removal to his daughter Deirdre and Christopher Doherty’s residence, Creeveoughter, Rathmullan, F92 D8P6 to repose, concluding with rosary at 9pm each night.
Funeral from there on tomorrow, (Thursday) going to St Columba’s Church, Glenswilly for Funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in the family plot in Conwal Cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations if wished to St. Eunan’s Nursing Home residents comfort fund, care of Paschal Blake Funeral Directors.
Funeral mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/glenswilly
Betty Boyce, Ballgreen, Ramelton
The peaceful death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Betty Boyce, Ballgreen, Ramelton, F92 W934.
Predeceased by her husband Anthony, son Anthony, and infant children Peter and Amanda.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sons Brian (Catherine), John (Elaine) and Harry (Cheryl), daughter Mary, 14 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, brothers John (Elaine) and Doug (Geraldine), extended family, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at her home in Ballgreen, Ramelton today, (Wednesday), from 5pm until 10pm and tomorrow, Thursday, March 12 , from 11am until 10pm.
Rosary both nights at 9pm.
Requiem mass on Friday, March 13 at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Mary’s Church Ramelton on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/ramelton
Family time on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.
William (Billy) Bustard, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of William Bustard, known as Billy, Screen, Donegal Town. Peacefully at Donegal Community Hospital.
Deeply regretted by his loving children Julie (Robert), William (Louise) and Nicola (Nigel), grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters, and extended family.
Reposing at his daughter Nicola’s home, Bridgetown, Co Donegal, F94 Y097 on Monday, March 9 from 6pm to 9pm and Tuesday, March 10 from 2 to 8pm.
Funeral Service in Laghey Parish Church on Wednesday, March 11 at 2pm followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
House private on the morning of the funeral please.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to Donegal Community Hospital Patient’s Comfort Fund, care of George Irwin Funeral Directors or any family member.
Irene Davison (née McDonald), Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Irene Davison (née McDonald), “Wilrene”, Magheranan, Letterkenny, in the loving care of the Donegal Hospice. Predeceased by her husband William (February 23, 2025).
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sons Keith (Caroline), Clive (Hayley), and Gareth (Karen), sister May Edwards, brothers Malcolm and Jim, grandchildren Lauren, Ethan and Adam, extended family and many friends.
Reposing at her late residence. House private, please.
Funeral from there on Wednesday, March 11, going to Trinity Presbyterian Church, Main Street, Letterkenny, for Service of Thanksgiving at 2pm, followed by committal in the Bank Cemetery, Ramelton. The funeral Service can be viewed on the Trinity Presbyterian Church, Letterkenny Facebook page.
Family flowers only please, donations if wished, to the Donegal Hospice, co Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.
Thomas Alcorn, Errarooney, Falcarragh
The peaceful death has taken place of Thomas Alcorn, Errarooney, Falcarragh after a long illness and many years on Kidney dialysis in the wonderful care of the Haematology Oncology ward of Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his parents George and Jean and his baby brother Albert James.
Sadly missed by his brothers Georgie, Robert David and Noel, sisters Margaret, Elizabeth, Eileen, Martha and Rosaleen, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and by many patients and dedicated staff of the Dialysis unit who knew him over the years.
His remains are reposing at Gortahork Funeral Premises F92 Ft7C with viewing this evening until 8pm and tomorrow Tuesday, March 10 from 4pm to 8pm.
Funeral Service on Wednesday, March 11, at 2pm in St Paul’s Parish Church, Raymonterdoney, Ray.
Family Flowers only donations in lieu if desired to Kidney Dialysis unit, Letterkenny University Hospital care of any family member.
Cora Friel (née Leavy), Red Brae, Rathmullan, formerly Coschclady, Bunbeg
The sudden death has taken place of Cora Friel (née Leavy), Red Brae, Rathmullan, F92 D4F3, and formerly Coschclady, Bunbeg.
Predeceased by her husband Dan and her grandchild Conor.
Deeply regretted by her loving family, Marian (Jason), Audrey (Mark), Alan (Yvonne) and Emer (Damian), grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, extended family and friends.
Reposing at her home in Rathmullan tomorrow, Tuesday March 10, from 5pm until 10pm and Wednesday March, 11 from 12 noon until 6pm.
Removal from there at 6pm going to St Joseph’s Church, Rathmullan to arrive at 6:30pm for prayers and to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass at 11am on Thursday, March 12.
Interment afterwards in Rathmullan Cemetery.
Funeral mass can be viewed on MCN Media St Joseph’s Church Rathmullan on the following link: st-joesphs-church-rathmullan – MCN
