The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:

Julie Devenney (née McCormick), Convoy and Glenties

Nancy Russell (née Black), Letterkenny

May Bradley, Castlefin

Patrick (Paddy) Friel, Gaoth Dobhair

Michael Duffy, Carrigart

Phelim Doherty (Big John), Malin

Laura Finnegan, Kerry, Donegal, Cork and Limerick

Susan Hamilton, Manorcunningham

Mary Ita Boyle, Glenties

Monsignor William (Fr Billy) McLaughlin, Ballyliffin

Sheila McDaid, Limerick and Glenvar

Kevin O’Kane, Watford and Doneyloop

Julie Devenney (née McCormick), Convoy and Glenties

The peaceful death has occurred of Julie McCormack Devenney, 6 Manor Court, Convoy, and formerly of Kilraine, Glenties, surrounded by her loving family in the care of the Donegal Hospice.

Predeceased by her father, Tony, and mother-in-law Noeleen.

Julie will be very sadly missed by her husband Stephen, children Ethan, Adam, and Sophie, her mother Ursula, her brother James, sister-in-law Laura, and brother-in-law Christopher, her nieces and nephews, extended family, and her circle of best friends.

Julie is being waked at her mother’s residence, Kilraine, Glenties. House private for family and close friends at the request of the deceased.

The funeral takes place on Saturday morning, June 7 at 11am, in St. Connell’s Church, Glenties, with interment afterwards in the local cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/glenties

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired, to the Donegal Hospice, c/o James McGuinness, Funeral Directors, Main Street, Glenties.

Nancy Russell (née Black), Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Nancy Russell (née Black), Roughpark, Letterkenny, F92 H39X.

Deeply regretted by her loving family, son Michael, daughters Marie, Amanda and Kathryn, daughter-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchild, brothers Billy, Alex, Joseph, Dessie, Gerard and Thomas, extended family and friends.

Predeceased by her husband Mickey, daughter Martina, and sisters Joey and Eileen.

Reposing at her home from 7 pm today, Thursday, June 5.
Requiem Mass on Saturday, June 7 at 11am in the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Letterkenny.
Burial afterwards in Conwal Cemetery.

Mass can be viewed online.
Family time from 10pm until 10am and on the morning of the funeral.

May Bradley (née Gallen), Castlefin
The death has occurred of May Bradley (née Gallen) of Cashelin, Ballybun, Castlefin, F93DP66 on June 4, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband John, sister Sarah, and brothers John, Paddy, and Hugh.
May will be forever missed by her loving daughters Eileen (Patsy), Sadie (Frank), Bernie (Enda), and sons Sean and Cathal, her eight grandchildren, Martin, Jonathan, Emma, Darragh, Ciaran, Stephen, David, and Shane.

May’s remains are reposing at her home.
Rosary each night at 9pm. Funeral leaving her home on Saturday at 1.30 pm for 2pm Requiem Mass at St. Mary’s Church, Castlefin and burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family time from 10pm to 11am.

Mass can be streamed live via the parish website. http://urneyandcastlefinparish.com

Patrick (Paddy) Friel, Gaoth Dobhair

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Patrick (Paddy) Friel, Meenaniller, and formerly of Stranacorkra, Gaoth Dobhair.

Predeceased by his wife Noreen, mother Mary, father Philip, stepmother Annie, brothers Dominick, Dan and Charlie.
Sadly missed by his daughters, Mary Teresa, Yvonne, Katrina (James) and Audrey (Joe), grandchildren, Shannon, Lee, Amanda, Jamie, Shaun, Jason, Kyle, Joey and Jordan, sister Mary, brothers; Sean, Philip, Joe and Owenie, and extended family and friends.

Removal from the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny took place at 12 noon today (Thursday), to his late residence.

Wake from 2pm to 9pm today and on Friday from 11am to 8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm.
House private on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday at 12 noon in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Dunlewey, interment afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery.

Michael Duffy, Carrigart
The untimely death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice of Michael Duffy, Lenamore, Carrigart F92 X688.

Dearly beloved husband of Rebecca and devoted father of Thea, Bronagh and Josie.

Michael is predeceased by his father Joe Duffy and will be sadly missed by his mother Mary and siblings Ann-Marie, Kathleen, Tracy and Niall.

His remains are reposing at his late residence in Carrigart.

Due to access restrictions buses will be running from St. John the Baptist Church between 4pm and 9.30pm.

Funeral Mass in St. John the Baptist Church, Carrigart on Saturday,  June 7 at 11am.
Burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Mass can be viewed live on the Mevagh Parish Facebook page.
Family time please from 10pm – 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to Donegal Hospice or Donegal Youth Service, care of any family members or James Harkin Funeral Director, Creeslough.

Phelim Doherty (Big John), Malin
The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Phelim Doherty (Big John), Greenhill, Malin.

Beloved husband of Nancy and much-loved father of Kirsten.

Dear brother of Brian and Raymond. Deeply regretted by his grandchildren, Charlie and Matthew, son-in-law Steve, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Phelim’s remains will repose at his home today (Thursday) until 8pm where all are welcome to pay their respects.
A shuttle bus will be in operation with parking at McSheffrey’s Bridge.

Removal from there on Friday at 2.30pm going to St. Mary’s Church, Lagg for Requiem Mass at 3pm followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Family time, please, on the day of the funeral and at all times outside of stated visiting hours.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Irish Cancer Society Cancer Research c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors.

Laura Finnegan, Kerry, Donegal, Cork and Limerick

The death has occurred of Laura Finnegan (née Duncan), Derra, Brosna, Co Kerry and formerly of Culdaff.

Ms Finnegan passed away peacefully with her family by her side at University Hospital Kerry on Tuesday, June 3.

Laura is very sadly missed by her loving husband Jack, sons John and Patrick, daughters-in-law Caroline and Ellen, adored grandchildren Daniel, Shauna, Neil, Ariane, Ciara, Jaime and Clodagh, great-grandsons Zayn and Noah, brother Patsy, sisters Phyllis, Maria, Bernadette and Majella, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, all her other relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Harnett’s Funeral Home, The Square, Abbeyfeale (V94 AK44) on Thursday, June 5 from 6pm until 8pm.
Removal on Friday, June 6 to St. Carthage’s Church Brosna to arrive for requiem Mass at 12pm.
Interment afterwards in The New Cemetery Brosna.

Requiem Mass will be live streamed on St. Carthage’s Church Brosna Facebook page.
Family flowers only please. If you would like to donate to The Palliative Care Unit, University Hospital Kerry in memory of Laura please use this link.
House strictly private please.

Susan Hamilton, Manorcunningham

The death has occurred of Susan Hamilton (née Craig), 22 Eirry, Manorcunningham.

Ms Hamilton passed away suddenly on Friday, May 30.
She is predeceased by her husband Joseph, brother James and her parents James and Jeannie.

Susan will be forever missed by her loving daughters Joanne (Mickey), Amanda (Gerard), Rachel (Kevin), Lisa (Stephen) and her 10 grandchildren Kayla, Joseph, Jack, Jessica, Ciara, Leighton, Jamie, Eoghan, Lily and Michael.
Sadly missed by her brother John (Josie), sisters Margaret (Denis) and Ruby in Kildare, nieces, nephews, and a wide circle of friends.

Susan’s remains are reposing at her daughter Amanda’s home in Rossbracken, Letterkenny, F92 HR2K.
House is strictly private from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Removal on Friday morning, June 6 at 9.45am to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Inch Island for requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed on YouTube Fahah Parish.

Mary Ita Boyle, Glenties

The death has occurred of Mary Ita Boyle (née O’Donnell), Glen Road, Glenties.

Ms Boyle passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, June 3. Predeceased by her parents Jimmy and Mary of Main Street, Glenties.

Dearly loved wife of Hugh and beloved mother of Ciaran (Vallisa), Deirdre and Breidin, and adoring grandmother of Jude and Ada.
Mary Ita will be sadly missed and forever remembered by sisters Irene and Barbara (Pat RIP), brothers Michael (Marie RIP), James (Brenda) and Aidan (Terry), her sisters-in-law Anne (Hughie), Margaret (Sean), Mary (Hughie RIP), her uncle Frank Rawl and aunt Maggie Kennedy, her many nieces and nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours.

Reposing at her late residence Glen Road, Glenties, F94VK12 on Thursday, June 5 from 11am to 10pm with Rosary at 9pm.
Removal on Friday, June 6 to St. Connell’s Church, Glenties for requiem Mass at 11am with interment afterwards in the local cemetery.
Funeral Mass will be live streamed on https://www.churchservices.tv/glenties
Family only on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if so desired, to The Irish Cancer Society c/o any family member.

Monsignor William (Fr Billy) McLaughlin, Ballyliffin

The death has occurred of Monsignor William (Fr Billy) McLaughlin, Ardagh, Ballyliffin.
Fr Billy passed away at the Nazareth House, Fahan on Tuesday, June 3.

Dear brother of Neil, Seán and Colm, predeceased by his sister Mary, and his brothers Michael and Pat.
Deeply regretted by Seán’s partner Dácil, his nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, friends and neighbours.
His remains arrived at St Mary’s Church, Cockhill on Wednesday. All are welcome to pay their respects today, Thursday from 1pm to 8pm.

Funeral Mass will take place there at 11am on Friday morning followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/cockhill
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Nazareth House c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors.

Sheila McDaid, Limerick and Glenvar

The death has occurred of Sheila McDaid (née Canning), ‘Knockalla’, Church Street, Askeaton, Co Limerick and formerly of Glenvar.

Ms McDaid passed away peacefully at home in her 100th year surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, June 3.
Beloved wife of the late Eamon and cherished mother of Kieran, Declan, Fergus, Enda, Brighdín, Eunan, Malachy, Dympna (Mangan), Colum, Eamon, Garvan, Fidelma (Delaney), Brian and Phelim.
She will be forever missed by her sons, daughters, sisters Nora (Dunne), Vera (McElhinney), brother John, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, grandchildren, great grandchildren and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at home on Thursday, June 5 from 3pm to 8pm.
Arriving at St Mary’s Church, Askeaton on Friday, June 6 for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial in Reilig Mhuire, Askeaton.
The Requiem Mass will be live-streamed on https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057134452769
Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Milford Palliative Homecare Team.

Kevin O’Kane, Watford and Doneyloop

The death has occurred of Kevin O’Kane, Watford, England and formerly Doneyloop.
Mr O’Kane passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 28.

Loving brother of Teresa (Gillespie), Hugo, Noel, Brendan and the late Seamus, cherished son of the late Mary-Jane and Michael.
Funeral arrangements to be confirmed later.

Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by his entire family circle and many good friends.