The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
–Teresa Mc Clafferty (née Duggan) 40 Ballina, Falcarragh
–Bridie (Nana) O’Donnell (née Gallagher) Middletown, Derrybeg
–Maggie Ward (née Boyle) Mully, Glenties
–Don Gallen, 12 The Beeches, Navenny, Ballybofey, Donegal, / Crossroads
–Patrick McDonagh, 50 The Grange, Letterkenny
–Mary McGinley (née McCafferty) Forth, Ballyconnell, Falcarragh
–Anne Ward (née O’Donnell) Lucan, Dublin / Glenties
– Daniel (Danny) Kelly, Meenglass, Ballybofey
– Eileen Connolly, 82 Ard O’Donnell, Letterkenny
Teresa Mc Clafferty (née Duggan) 40 Ballina, Falcarragh
The peaceful death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Teresa Mc Clafferty of 40 Ballina, Falcarragh and formerly of Tory Island surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband Jimmy, her parents Pádraig and Hannah, sisters Katie, Evelyn, Sarah, Mary, Brid and Gráinne.
Survived by her sons Ruairí, Dónal and Pádraig, daughters Hannah, Mary and Sarah, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her sister Hannah, nieces, nephews and a circle of family and friends.
Her remains will be reposing at her late residence with rosary at 9pm tonight.
House private after the rosary.
Removal from there on Friday, October 4 for 12 noon Requiem Mass in St Finian’s Church, Falcarragh F92 X302 with burial afterwards in Gortahork Cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://mcn.live/camera/falcarragh-parish-church.
Bridie (Nana) O’Donnell (née Gallagher) Middletown, Derrybeg
The death has taken place at Áras Gaoth Dobhair of Bridie (Nana) O’Donnell (Née Gallagher) of Middletown, Derrybeg.
Predeceased by her husband Danny and her daughters; Liz and Patricia.
Sadly missed by her daughters; Donna (Steve) and Noreen, sons; John (Agnes), Fr. Owen, Danny and Paul, her 17 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren, sisters; Kathleen and Sarah, in-laws Connell, Robert and Diane.
Her remains will repose at her son in-law Connell’s home in Magheraclogher (F92 HX39) today (Thursday) and Friday from 11am-8pm with rosary nightly at 8pm.
House private after the Rosary and on the morning of the Funeral.
Funeral Mass on Saturday, October 5 at 11am in St. Mary’s Church, Derrybeg with interment afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Áras Gaoth Dobhair c/o any family member or Kieran Roarty Funeral Director.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page https://shorturl.at/JOfpm.
Maggie Ward (née Boyle) Mully, Glenties
The peaceful death has occurred of Maggie Ward (née Boyle), Mully, Glenties, at Donegal Community Hospital.
Maggie is predeceased by her loving husband Owen, her granddaughter Grace, her parents Maryanne and Johnny, her sisters, Mamie, Annie, Biddy, Sarah, Rosie, and brothers Peter, John, Barney, and Paddy.
Maggie was a loving mother to Seamus, Maureen, and John, grandmother to Owenie and Daniel, sister to Susan (Silverhill), Kitty (London), Eileen (Doncaster), and Gracie (Glenties).
Maggie’s remains will be reposing in her home in Mully, Glenties.
Her Requiem Mass will take place in Holy Family Church, Edenfinfreagh, Friday 4 October 2024, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
The Requiem Mass can be viewed live on Graigs Media Face-Book Page
Don Gallen, 12 The Beeches, Navenny, Ballybofey, Donegal, / Crossroads
Formerly of Monellan, Crossroads, Killygordon.
Peacefully at The Donegal Hospice surrounded by his loving family under the wonderful care of the entire hospice staff.
Sadly, missed by his son J.P., brothers, Paddy (Jeanette) and Dermot (Maria) and sister Elizabeth.
Deeply regretted by his heartbroken son, brothers, sister, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relations, neighbours and his wide circle of friends.
Pre-deceased by his father Paddy, mother Jean and brother-in-law Eddie Curran.
Removal from his brother and sister-in-law Paddy and Jeanette’s residence at No.12 The Beeches, Navenny, Ballybofey today, Thursday, October 3 at 1.30pm to go to St. Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon for Requiem Mass at 2 pm with burial afterwards in the family plot in the adjoining Churchyard.
Flowers welcome! Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to Donegal Hospice c/o McGowan’s Funeral Home, Stranorlar or any family member.
Patrick McDonagh, 50 The Grange, Letterkenny
Suddenly in Letterkenny University Hospital.
Devoted Husband and father to wife Margaret, son Andrew (Steff), daughters, Clare (Stephen) and Marie (Barry).
Fondly remembered by sisters Mary and Teresa.
Patrick will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Morgan, Iona, Tristan, Shay, Sianna, Aoife and Charlie, extended family and friends.
Funeral from his daughter Marie’s residence, No. 7 Carolina Park (F92 N6W4) Thursday, October 3 for Requiem Mass at 11 a.m. in the Church of the Irish Martyrs Letterkenny followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium Co. Cavan.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.youtube.com/@churchoftheirishmartyrs4657
Family flowers only please.
Mary McGinley (née McCafferty) Forth, Ballyconnell, Falcarragh
The peaceful death has taken place at her home of Mary McGinley, Forth, Ballyconnell, Falcarragh F92 AY76 surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband Danny, her granddaughter Aisling, her parents Nancy and Tom, sisters Bridget, Katie and Nellie, brothers Eddie, Johnny, Jimmy and Dan.
Survived by her sons Charlie and Tommy, daughter Kathleen, daughters in law Mary and Anne, son in law Henry, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother Joe, nephews, nieces and a circle of family and friends.
Funeral from her late residence today, Thursday, October 3 for 11am Requiem Mass in St Finian’s Church, Falcarragh F92 X302 with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/camera/falcarragh-parish-church.
Anne Ward (née O’Donnell) Lucan, Dublin / Glenties
Ward (née O’Donnell) Anne (30th September 2024) late of Lucan and formerly of Glenties, Co Donegal, (peacefully) in Our Lady’s Hospice, Harolds Cross surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her parents Owen and Bridgit and brothers Johnny and Eugene. Devoted wife of the late Bernard and much-loved mother to Caroline, Brian, Eugene, Trevor, Fiona, Damien and Derek. Sadly missed by her sons, daughters, grandchildren Craig, Abbi, Rebecca, Kellie, Leah, Megan, Robert, Aaron, Lauren, Sean, Daniel, Ryan, Cian, Kyle, Eabha, Ella, Sophia and Isabella, sons-in-law Kenneth and Padraic, daughters-in-law Brenda, Ciara and Caroline, brothers Jimmy and William, sisters Bridie and Rosie, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Funeral Mass today, Thursday at 11am in the Church of the Divine Mercy, Balgaddy followed by burial in Bohernabreena Cemetery arriving at approximately 1pm.
No flowers please, donations if desired to Our Lady’s Hospice Harolds Cross or by clicking on the following link: https://olh.ie/donate/
To view Anne’s Funeral Mass on Thursday at 11am please see the following link: https://churchmedia.tv/church-of-divine-mercy
Daniel (Danny) Kelly, Meenglass, Ballybofey
The death has occurred of Daniel (Danny) Kelly, Meenglass, Ballybofey.
Mr Kelly passed away peacefully at Arch View Lodge Nursing Home in Letterkenny, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, September 30.
Beloved son of the late Pat and Nellie, much loved brother of the late John, Harry, Pat, James, Eileen, and Mary. Deeply regretted and very sadly missed by his nephews, nieces, grand nephews and grand- nieces, extended family neighbours and friends.
Requiem Mass on Thursday, October 3 at 11am in St. Mary’s church, Sessiaghoneill with interment in the adjoining Churchyard.
Family time on the morning of the Funeral please.
The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish
Eileen Connolly, 82 Ard O’Donnell, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Eileen Connolly (née McCutcheon) 82 Ard O’Donnell, Letterkenny.
Ms Connolly passed away at her home on Monday, September 30.
Deeply regretted and forever missed by her family, sons Noel (Glasgow), Brian (Jenny) Offaly, daughter Martina (Paddy) and grandchildren Ciaran, Declan, Sam, James, Lauren, Nicole (Ciaran), Jordan, Brandon, Katie, Emma and Kingsley, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Removal from her late residence today, Thursday, October 3 to St. Eunan’s Cathedral for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery.
Family time please on the morning of the Funeral.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if wished to the Donegal Hospice c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.
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