The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:

William (Billy) Bustard, Donegal Town

Irene Davison (née McDonald), Letterkenny

Thomas Alcorn, Errarooney, Falcarragh

Cora Friel, Rathmullan

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 10th March 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