The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Marrie McMenamin, Castlederg and Ballindrait
Moira Mills, Letterkenny
William John Pearson, Kilmacrennan
Mildred Durning, Kilmacrennan
Harry Toland, Burnfoot
John Heaney, Carrigans
Andy McNulty, Killygordon and Mayo
Dr Frank Friel, Strabane and Carndonagh
Mary McHugh, Donegal Town and Galway
Phyllis McGrath, Ballyshannon
Brigid Gaskin, Meath and Ardara
James Oliver Boyle, Glencolmcille
Annie Gallagher, Bruckless
Fr Seamus Meehan, Dungloe and Falcarragh
Felim Quinn, Ballybofey
Sr Catherine McMorrow, Ballyshannon
Michael McBrearty, Inver
Billy Coyle, Buncrana
Sheila Coll, Dublin and Falcarragh
Helen McLoughlin, Edinburgh and Bundoran
Marrie McMenamin, Castlederg and Ballindrait
The death has occurred of Marrie Mc Menamin, née Mc Granaghan, 122, Castlefin Road, Castlederg BT81 7JZ and formerly of Keelogs, Ballindrait, Co Donegal.
Beloved wife of Pat, much loved mother of Ann Marie, Kate, Pat, Eileen and Tina, loving granny of Laura, Róna, Kellymarie, Taralouise, Ava and Leya and great-granny of Poppy, Faolýn, Fynn, Shay, Theo, Saoirse and Nellie, dearest sister of Ina, Peadar, Eileen, Catherine and the late Dee and Hugh.
Reposing at the family home today and tomorrow, Wednesday, January 21 from 12 noon until 9 pm.
Funeral from the family home on Thursday, January 22 at 11.30 am for requiem Mass at 12 noon in St Patrick’s Church, Castlederg.
Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.
Family time please from 9pm until 12 noon and on the morning of the funeral.
Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by her entire family circle.
Moira Mills, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Moira Mills (née Foley), Heather View, Calhame and formerly of Wolfe Tone Place, Letterkenny.
Ms Mills passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital on Monday, January 19.
Deeply missed by her loving husband Kevin, daughters Fiona (Ciaran) and Aisling (Killian) and her mother Rose, her brothers Michael (Mary), Gerard (Claire), Brendan (Annette) and Eilís (Leonard), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Moira leaves behind her loving grandchildren April, Sam, Conor, Maya and Barra who will hold her memory forever.
Moira is predeceased by her dear Dad, Tim.
Moira’s remains will be reposing at her home on Wednesday, January 21 from 11am to 10pm with Rosary at 9pm.
There will be a shuttle bus in operation from Pinehill Business Park, (Highland Radio entrance), Mountain Top, Letterkenny from 11am to 10pm.
Funeral leaving from her home on Thursday, January 22 at 12.15pm going to St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 1pm requiem Mass.
Interment afterwards in Conwal Cemetery.
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Family flowers only please.
Donations if desired, to the Oncology Ward, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member.
William John Pearson, Kilmacrennan
The death has occurred of William John Pearson, Magherangran, Kilmacrennan.
Mr Pearson passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital on Monday, January 19.
William will be deeply mourned and forever missed by his loving wife, Lily, and his children, Tracy, Joyce, Valerie, Lester, Noel, Paula, Jo-ann, Ross, and Ivor. William will also be missed by his son-in-laws, daughter-in-laws, 18 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.
William’s remains will repose at his home today, and tomorrow, Wednesday, January 21, from 11am to 10pm, where you are most welcome to pay your respects.
Removal on Thursday, January 22, to Leiter Presbyterian Church for Service of Thanksgiving, at 1pm followed by Service of Burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu to Medical 3 Ward, Letterkenny University Hospital, care of any family member or Marley Funeral Directors.
House private from 10pm to 11 am and on the morning of the funeral.
Mildred Durning, Kilmacrennan
The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Mildred Durning, née Wasson, 14 Lennon View, Kilmacrennan, F92WD50 and formerly Hornhead, Dunfanaghy.
Sadly missed by her son, Bill, daughter-in-law Jennifer, son-in-law Shaun Mulligan, grandchildren, Jack, Robbie, Brandon, Abby and Conor, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her husband, Edward and daughter, Eilish.
Her remains will be reposing at her late residence today from 11am to 10pm.
Funeral Mass in St Columba`s Church, Kilmacrennan on Wednesday at 11am, burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery, Creeslough.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/kilmacrenan
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Áras Uí Dhomhnaill Patient Comfort Fund c/o any family member.
Harry Toland, Burnfoot
The death has occurred at his home of Harry Toland, Ballyderowen, Burnfoot.
Predeceased by his loving wife, Kitty and daughter, Patricia.
Deeply mourned and will be forever missed by his loving daughter, Frances and son, Harry (Claire), his grandchildren, Nicola (Shaun), Damien (Sarah), Niamh (Kevin), Ferdia, Cian and Luca, 12 great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, extended family and friends.
Harry’s remains will be reposing at his home.
Removal from there on Wednesday at 10.15am to St Aengus’ Church, Burt for requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in Burt Cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/burt.
Family time please from 11pm to 11am.
John Heaney, Carrigans
The sudden death has occurred of John Heaney, 14 Millpark, Carrigans.
John will be lovingly missed by his wife, Rhonda, his daughters and sons, Katie, TJ, Ben, Declan, Reece and Tanya, his mother, Maree, his granda, James (Jimmy) Smyth, his brothers, James, Tommy, Shane and Peter, his sister, Margaret, his mother‑in‑law, Jean Tinney, his sisters‑in‑law, brothers‑in‑law, nieces, nephews, and all his extended family and friends.
John is predeceased by his dad, Thomas, sister, Annemarie and his granny, Freda.
John will repose at Kelly’s Funeral Home, Oakfield, Raphoe, F93 KP0N, today from 4pm to 9pm.
Funeral from there on Wednesday at 10.20am, travelling to St. Baithin’s Church, St Johnston for 11am requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Mass can be viewed on Kelly’s Funeral Directors Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DLsn49pzQ/
Andy McNulty, Killygordon and Mayo
The death has taken place of Andy McNulty, Carne, Belmullet, Co. Mayo and formerly of Killyygordon, peacefully at the Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar on Monday, January 19.
Predeceased by his parents, Michael and Rose, brothers, Barney and John, sisters, Breege and Rose, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, his three nephews and grandnephew.
Beloved husband of Maura (née Ruane, Doolough, Geesala), dear father of Regina (Belmullet), Noel (Portumna, Co. Galway), Bernice (Belmullet), Edel (Belmullet) and Michael (Lucan, Dublin) and cherished grandfather to his adored grandchildren, Shona, Keeva, Emma, Oisín, Orla, James, Luca and Noah.
He will be sadly missed by his family, his son-in-law, Pat Murphy, daughters-in-law, Ann Marie and Fran, brother, James, sisters, Kathleen and Ann, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, kind neighbours and many friends.
Andy will lie in repose at McDonnell’s Funeral Home, Belmullet on Wednesday from 5pm until 7pm with the funeral arriving at the Church of the Holy Family, Carne at 8.30pm.
Funeral Mass on Thursday at 12 noon followed by burial in Tarmoncarra Cemetery.
Family friends and neighbours are welcome to call to the family home on Tuesday throughout the day and Wednesday up to 3pm.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Tarmoncarra Cemetery Restoration Fund, c/o McDonnell Funeral Directors, Belmullet.
Dr Frank Friel, Strabane and Carndonagh
The death has taken place, January 18, at Melmount Manor of Dr Frank Friel, late of 34 Ballycolman Road, Strabane and formerly of Cardonagh.
Beloved husband of Benigna (Ben), much loved father of Karen, Frank and Tona, dearly loved grandfather of James, Lucy, Molly, Sophia, Daragh, Cara and Tom and brother of Joan, Helen, Rosemary and the late Anne, Myra and Denis.
Reposing at his daughter Karen Coyle’s home, 17 Carrigullin Road, Strabane (BT82 8PA) today from 5pm to 9 pm.
Funeral leaving his daughter’s home, on Wednesday, January 21, at 11.20am for requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Melmount at 12 noon.
Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Deeply regretted by his sorrowing son, daughters, grandchildren, sisters and family circle.
Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
The requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish Webcam http://www.melmountparish.com/webtv.html
Mary McHugh, Donegal Town and Galway
The death has occurred of Mary McHugh (née Marmion), Drimark, Donegal Town and formerly of Barrack Street, Loughrea, Co Galway.
Ms McHugh passed away peacefully at The Sheil District Hospital, Ballyshannon, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, January 18.
Sadly missed by her son Greg (Linda) daughter Maria (Billy), grandchildren, William, John, Eimear and Ciara, brother Lexi, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Funeral Mass in St Mary’s Church, Killymard at 11am today to reside overnight followed by private cremation on Wednesday, January 21 in Lakelands Funeral Home and Crematorium, Cavan at 2pm.
Family flowers only.
Donations if so desired to The Sheil District Hospital Patient Comfort fund care of any family member or Faulkner Funeral Directors.
House strictly private please.
Phyllis McGrath, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Phyllis McGrath (née Copeland), Ardnagreine, Bundoran Road, Ballyshannon.
Ms McGrath passed away peacefully, in her 97th year, in the gentle and exceptional care of the wonderful doctors, nurses and staff at the Northwest Hospice, Sligo, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, January 18.
Predeceased by her husband Mick, sisters Sadie and Peggy, brothers George and Frank.
Sadly missed by children Pat (Mary), Mick (Liz), Eamonn (Geraldine), Jim (Patricia), Alice Shields (Brian), Claire Foody (Joe), Joan, Maura Schumacker (Laurent), grandchildren and great grandchildren, sister in law Kathleen, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.
Reposing at her late residence today from 3pm to 8pm.
Removal from her late residence on Wednesday, January 21 at 10.45am to arrive at St Joseph’s Church, The Rock, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11.30am with service of interment in the adjoining cemetery.
House private to family outside of reposing times and on the morning of the funeral.
Parking will be available during the wake at the Erneside Business park on the Bundoran Road.
Family flowers only.
Donations in memory of Phyllis to the Northwest Hospice, The Mall, Sligo c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors or any family member.
Brigid Gaskin, Meath and Ardara
The death has occurred of Brigid Gaskin (née O’Byrne), Cherryhill Green, Kells, Meath and formerly of Ardara, Donegal and Luton, Manchester and Folkestone, UK.
Brigid (Bridgeen) passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of St Joseph’s Nursing Home, Virginia Co Cavan at the age of 90 after a long and full life.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Tony, her parents Christopher and Mary, her brother Fr Micheál and her sister Evelyn.
She is mourned by her son Tony (Shrewsbury), daughter-in-law Fliss and grandchildren Jess and Rosa.
Sadly missed by her brother Chris and sisters Sr Marie Celine and Sara, and her many nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces.
Fondly remembered by her many friends in Ireland, England and Spain.
Reposing at McEntee’s Funeral Home, Kells (A82 K0D7) on Wednesday evening, January 21 from 6pm to 7pm followed by removal to St Colmcille’s Church arriving at 7.30pm.
Funeral Mass on Thursday morning at 11am followed by cremation and burial of ashes at a later date.
Family flowers only please.
James Oliver Boyle, Gaveross, Glencolmcille
The death has occurred of James Oliver Boyle, Garveross, Glencolmcille, peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital.
Predeceased by his brothers John, Peter Leo and Eamonn and baby sister, Mary Ellen and niece, Mary McGovern (née Boyle) and extended family.
He will be sadly missed by his twin sister Noreen O’Leary. Niece Noreen Kennedy, Nephews Johnny Boyle, Jeremy O’Leary and all extended family.
Funeral Mass today at 2pm in St Columba’s Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
The funeral Mass will be streamlined via https://mcn.live/Camera/st-columbas-glencolmcille
Annie Gallagher, Bruckless
The peaceful death has occurred of Annie Gallagher (nee Bonner) Bruckless and formerly of Glenties in the caring hands of the staff at The Harbour Lights Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her parents Margaret and Edward Bonner, her twin brother Eddie, brother Cornelius and infant Eugene.
Sadly missed by her beloved husband Danny, her sons Donal (Marguerite), Dermot (Rosie), daughters Annmarie (Daniel), Carmel (John), Joanne (Paul), Marguerite (Derek), her adoring grandchildren, brother in law, Willie, sisters in law, Bernadette and Anne, her extended family, neighbours and friends.
Remains reposing at the family home on today from 12 noon to 9pm followed by rosary.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 12 noon in the Church of Saint Joseph and Saint Conal, Bruckless, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
House private on the morning of the funeral please.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to the Harbour Lights Patients Comfort Fund care of any family member.
Fr Seamus Meehan, Dungloe and Falcarragh
The peaceful death has taken place in Dungloe Community Hospital of Fr Seamus Meehan, former Parish Priest of Templecrone Parish.
Predeceased by his brother, Sean, sisters, Nora and Kathleen.
Sadly missed by his nieces, Carmel, Lorna, and Kathryn and nephews, James and Pauric and all his cousins.
Funeral Mass today at 12 noon in St Crona’s Church, Dungloe with interment in Maghery Cemetery.
Felim Quinn, Ballybofey
The death has occurred of Felim Patrick Quinn, Donegal Street, Ballybofey.
Beloved son of the late Paddy and Maureen, dearly loved father to Leanán, much loved brother of Deirdre, Grainne, and the late Cormac.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his son, sisters, nieces, Caoimhne, Darseigh, nephew Cahán, extended family, and friends.
Reposing at the family home in Donegal Street today from 12 noon to 9pm.
Rosary at 9pm.
Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday, January 21 at 10.30am for requiem Mass at 11am in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar. Interment afterwards in Drumboe Cemetery.
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Sr Catherine McMorrow, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Sister Catherine McMorrow, Convent of Mercy, Ballyshannon and Manorhamilton, and formerly Ballinaglera, Co Leitrim.
Sadly missed by the Sisters of Mercy Community, Ballyshannon, and the wider Mercy Community of the Northern Branch, her brother-in-law, Pauric, her nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, and her many friends and colleagues.
Mass of the Resurrection this morning at 11.30am in St Clare’s Church, Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim, with service of interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Sr Catherine’s funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchtv.ie/manorhamilton/
Family flowers only.
Michael McBrearty, Inver
The death has occurred of Michael McBrearty, Castleogary, Inver.
He passed away peacefully on January 2, aged 82, surrounded by his loving family.
Husband, loving and adored dad to Julie, Michelle, Paul, Jacqui and Chris, dear father-in-law.
Much loved grandad/grandpa to Michael, Aidan, Lucy, Alanna, Evan, Matthew, Evelyn, Harriet, Leah, Conor and Erin.
Reception into Christ the King Catholic Church on Wednesday, February 4 at 6pm.
Requiem Mass to take place on Thursday, February 5 at 10.30am.
Burial will take place at Canley Crematorium, Coventry.
Requiem Mass will be livestreamed on Thursday, February 5 at 10.30am.
No flowers please but donations if desired to Age UK.
Further details available from Heart of England Co-op Funerals 11 Lower Holyhead Road Coventry CV1 3AX. Phone number 024 762 25826.
Billy Coyle, Buncrana
The death has taken place in Buncrana Community Hospital of Billy Coyle, Castle Ave, Buncrana.
Predeceased by his wife, Eileen and parents, William and Teresa RIP.
Dear father of Susie (Jas), brother of Maureen and Teresa, brother-in-law of Sean (Imelda RIP) and sadly missed by his family and life-long friends.
Remains will be reposing at his residence.
Funeral from there this morning at 9.20am going to St Mary’s Oratory, Buncrana for 10am requiem Mass, with burial afterwards in Cockhill Cemetery.
Family time from 11pm until 11am.
Sheila Coll, Dublin and Falcarragh
The death has taken place of Sheila Coll (née McNulty).
Sheila (Swords, Co. Dublin and formerly of London and Falcarragh), died on Friday, January 16, peacefully at Swords Nursing Home.
Beloved wife of the late Don.
Sadly missed by her loving daughters, Caroline and Michelle, son-in-law Noel, grandchildren, Siobhan and Liam, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Removal on Wednesday, January 21 to St Cronan’s Church, Brackenstown arriving for 10am Mass followed by funeral to Dardistown Crematorium.
The funeral can be viewed via https://www.mcn.live/Camera/st-cronans-church-brackenstown-swords
Family flowers only please.
Helen McLoughlin, Edinburgh and Bundoran
The tragic death has taken place at her home of Helen McLoughlin, South Lome Place, Edinburgh on September 22, 2025.
Helen was the daughter of the late Patrick and Kathleen McLoughlin. Her loss is deeply regretted by her brothers, Enda and Donal, relatives and friends.
She will be missed terribly by those who knew her, may her gentle soul rest in peace.
The scattering of Helen’s ashes will take place at Dowie’s Mill Lane, Cramond Bridge, Edinburgh at 11am on Saturday, January 24 to which family and friends are invited.
Refreshments afterwards in the Bow Bar, 80 West Bow, Edinburgh, EH1 2HH.
