The following deaths have taken place in Donegal:
Dara McDermott, Letterkenny
Mary Gallagher, Lifford
Norita O’Boyle, Ballyraine
Margaret Monagle, Malin
Roseanna Mc Aleer, Ballybofey
Kathleen McCafferty, Letterkenny
Terri Tully, Killybegs
Kay Shovlin, Bruckless and Ardara
Billy (Dublin Billy) Mulhall, Donegal Town and Dublin
William James (Billy) Kilpatrick, Raphoe
Seán Grant, Newtowncunningham
Brigid Ferguson, Gweedore
Johnny McCafferty, Termon
Kathleen McClay, Bridgend
Dara McDermott, Letterkenny
The death has occurred of Dara McDermott, Calhame, Letterkenny.
Ms McDermott passed away peacefully after a short illness in Letterkenny University Hospital on Tuesday, June 17.
Deeply regretted by her adored daughter Eimear, loving parents Paddy and Gabrielle, sister Patricia, brothers James and Karl, brother-in-law Kilian, sisters-in-law Edelle and Janie, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposing at the residence of her parents Paddy and Gabrielle McDermott, Calhame, Letterkenny, F92 REH0, from 3pm today, Wednesday, June 18.
Requiem Mass on Friday, June 20 at 11am in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny. Burial afterwards in New Leck Cemetery.
Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Eunan’s Cathedral Letterkenny on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny
Family time on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only.
Donations if desired to the Gynaecology Ward, Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o any family member.
Mary Gallagher, Lifford
The death has occurred of Mary Gallagher (née Hegarty), 292 Coolatee, Lifford.
Ms Gallagher passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 17.
Predeceased by her husband Charlie.
Missed by her family and brothers Thomas and John and sister in law Eileen.
Reposing at her late residence, today, Wednesday, June 18 from 12 noon until 10 pm.
Funeral from there on Thursday, June 19 at 1.20 pm for requiem Mass at 2 pm in St Patrick’s Church, Murlog.
Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.
Family time please on the morning of the funeral.
Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by her entire family circle.
Norita O’Boyle, Ballyraine
The death has occurred of Norita O’Boyle (née Galvin), Ballyraine, Letterkenny and formerly Dunkineely.
Ms O’Boyle passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital on Tuesday, June 17.
Predeceased by her husband Brendan and infant child and sisters Mary and Cathleen.
Sadly missed by her children Susan, Michael, Ann, Noreen, Maeve and Rory, sisters and brothers Michael, Joan, Ethna, Seamus and Sally, sister in law Marita, brother in law Eugene, grandchildren Michael and Kelly, James, Emer, Helen and Rory, James, Afraic, Hannah and Mary, Kate, Sean, Meabh and Tom, Tom, Matthew, Sarah, Peter and William, sons-in-law Connie, David, Tony and James and partners Adem and Carmel, grandson-in-law Barry.
Reposing at her late residence on Wednesday from 12 noon to 9pm, concluding with Rosary at 9pm.
Funeral from there on Thursday, June 19 going to the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine, Letterkenny (F92 PN81) for 11am Requiem Mass, which can be viewed online at https://www.youtube.com/@churchoftheirishmartyrs4657 followed by burial in the family plot in Conwal Cemetery.
Family time, please, on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if wished, to the Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.
Margaret Monagle, Malin
The death has occurred of Margaret Monagle, Letterorr, Malin.
Ms Monagle passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 17.
Predeceased by her loving husband Packie and much loved mother of Bernie (Paddy), Anne (Mark) and Brendan (Anne). Deeply regretted by her grandchildren Ciara, Aisling, Conor, Niamh, Sarah, Donal and Aine, her great-grandchildren Roán and Dáire, her nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Her remains will repose at her home.
Removal from there on Thursday at 1.30pm to St Mary’s Church, Lagg for 2pm requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please, family time please from 11pm to 11am.
Roseanna Mc Aleer, Ballybofey
The death has occurred of Roseanna Mc Aleer (née Quinn), 271 Ard Mac Carron, Ballybofey.
Ms Mc Aleer passed away peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff in the Donegal Hospice in Letterkenny surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, June 17.
Predeceased by her parents Frank and Delia Quinn, brother Cathal, sister Martina (Peter) and her late husband Jim.
Much loved and will be sadly missed by her daughter Cora Harvey, son- in-law Brian, grandchildren Dean (Aine) and Náomh.
Roseanna will be forever remembered and loved by her brother Sean (Kathleen), Frankie (Margaret) Paul (Breda), Sisters Marie (Barney), Kathleen (Davog), Delia (Gerry) and Bridgeen, her dear friend John, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and friends.
The family would like to thank the staff in LUH, ED, the staff in Medical 3, Hillcrest, St Eunan’s and the wonderful staff in the Donegal Hospice.
A special word of gratitude to the paramedic staff of Donegal Ambulance services and the home help services for all your kindness and help.
Eternally grateful to mums wonderful neighbours and friends in Ard McCarron and the Donegal Road.
Reposing at her late residence on Wednesday, June 18 from 10am to 10pm. Funeral leaving from there on Thursday, June 19 at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate Stranorlar at 11am.
Interment in St Mary’s Churchyard Sessiaghoneill.
The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar
Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired, directly to the Donegal Hospice at https://www.idonate.ie/2625_donegal-hospice.html or care of any family member.
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Kathleen McCafferty, Letterkenny
The peaceful death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Kathleen McCafferty nee McCallion, Oldtown, Letterkenny.
Predeceased by her loving husband Tommy.
Deeply missed by her loving family Jerome (Trish), Paula (David), Siobhan (George), Catherine & family, Anne-Marie (John), Thomas, and Gerard (Gearldine).
Remains reposing at her late residence.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11 am in St Eunans Cathedral, Letterkenny, with burial afterwards in Conwal Cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on the webcam at https://www.steunanscathedral.ie/.
Family time on the morning of the funeral, please.
Family flowers only.
Donations in lieu if desired to Donegal Hospice c/o Con McDaid Funeral Director.
Terri Tully, Killybegs
The death has occurred of Terri Tully (née O’Boyle), St Catherine’s Road, Killybegs.
Ms Tully passed away on Monday, June 16.
Predeceased by her loving husband Jerry (John), mother Mary, father Dr Michael O’Boyle, sister Grainne Bach and niece Zoe Bach.
Sadly missed by her brother in law John Bach, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing in McBrearty’s Funeral Home (F94R8WR).
Removal on Wednesday morning to St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs for 11am funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Irish Cancer Society care of any family member.
Kay Shovlin, Bruckless and Ardara
The death has occurred of Kay Shovlin (née Maguire), Bruckless and formerly of Carrickacleave, Ardara.
Ms Shovlin passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, June 16.
Predeceased by her beloved daughter Yvonne and her siblings Packie, Mary, James and Conal.
Sadly missed by her loving husband Pete, sons Emmet (Laura) and Mark (Grace), and her adored granddaughters Cassie and Maggie.
Also missed by her sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.
Remains reposing at McCabe’s Funeral Home, Ardara, F94VCK1.
Removal from her late residence to the Church of St Conal and Joseph, Bruckless on Thursday, June 19 for funeral Mass at 11am.
Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
House strictly private at all times please.
Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to the Irish Cancer Society.
Billy (Dublin Billy) Mulhall, Donegal Town and Dublin
The death has occurred of Billy (Dublin Billy) Mulhall, 18 Mill Race Cresent, Drumrooske, Donegal Town and formerly of Swords, Dublin.
Mr Mulhall passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital on Monday, June 16.
Much loved father to Tony (Tricia), Shaun (Bridget), Kevin (Helen), Tina (Phil) and Rachel (Craig).
Forever remembered by his grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family and friends.
Reposing at Tir Connaill Funeral Home, Donegal Town, F94 FX3A on Wednesday, June 18 from 6pm until 9pm. All welcome.
There will be a Mass for Billy in St Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town on Thursday at 10am with funeral proceeding to Rocks Funeral Home, North Street, Swords, Co Dublin.
Funeral Mass on Friday, June 20 at 10am in St Sylvester’s Church, Malahide, followed by burial afterwards in Malahide Cemetery, Yellow Walls Road.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if so desired, Letterkenny University Hospital.
William James (Billy) Kilpatrick, Raphoe
The death has occurred of William James (Billy) Kilpatrick, Habistown, Raphoe.
Mr Kilpatrick passed away peacefully in the Donegal Hospice on Monday, June 16.
Predeceased by his son Richard and sister Gretta.
Billy will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Iris, son Ivor (Martie), daughters Janet, Linda, Jill (Ian), grandchildren Jacqui, Lisa, Laura, James, Gordon, Jack, Isla, Shane and Miranda and his great-grandchildren Odhrán, Oisín, Katelyn, Sophie, Adam, Kara, Hannah, Ellie, Mia and Frankie.
Deeply regretted by his sisters Jean and Ruby, brothers Kenneth and Raymond, and also his nieces, nephews and extended family circle.
Funeral on Wednesday, June 18 at 12.30pm for 1pm Service of Thanksgiving in Raphoe Presbyterian Church followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
The house is strictly private please, and also on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice and Raphoe Presbyterian Church care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director.
Seán Grant, Newtowncunningham
The death has occurred of Seán Grant, Moneymore, Newtowncunningham.
Mr Grant passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital on Sunday, June 15.
He will be deeply missed by his loving wife Mary, sons Michael (Laura-Ann), John (Elaine), Kevin (Orla), Anthony (Melanie) and Liam (Éadáoin), daughters Kathleen and Rita, grandchildren, sisters Máighread McGonagle (Carndonagh) and Mary Grant-Folan (Galway), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Seán is predeceased by his parents Michael and Brigid, brother Liam, sister Maeve Doherty (Tipperary) and grandchildren Aaron and Amelia.
Seán’s remains will repose at his late residence on Wednesday, June 18 from 10am to 10pm with Rosary at 9pm.
Funeral at 11am on Thursday, June 19 in All Saints Church, Newtowncunningham which can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/newtowncunningham.
Interment afterwards in St Columba’s Church Cemetery, Drumoghill.
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.
Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member.
Brigid Ferguson, Gweedore
The death has occurred of Brigid Ferguson née Gallagher, Lower Glassagh, Gweedore and formerly of Tamnaherin, Co Derry.
Ms Ferguson passed away in Áras Ghaoth Dobhair on Monday, June 16.
Predeceased by her husband Andy, sisters; Gráinne, Annie, Mary and Róise and brother Joe.
Sadly missed by her daughters; Mary, Brid, Kathleen, Patricia and Anne, son Andy, grandchildren; Ray, Stephen, Jane, Sean, David, Peter, Mike, Eddie, Connor, Kathleen, Erinn and Róisín, sister-in-law Teresa Gallagher and extended family and friends.
Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, June 18 at 12pm in St Mary’s RC Church, Tamnaherin (BT47 3AU) Co Derry with interment afterwards in Star of the Sea Church graveyard (BT47 3EA), Co Derry.
Johnny McCafferty, Termon
The peaceful death has taken place in the University Hospital Galway of Johnny McCafferty Snr., The Lagoon, Termon.
Sadly missed by his wife Sheila, children John (Lisa), Maeve (Kevin) and Grainne (Paddy) and his nine grandchildren. Loving brother of Margaret (Roarty), Rose (Toye), Christy, Netty (Gibson) and Kevin.
Regretted by his nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by his parents John and Gracie and his sister Theresa.
Funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday at 12 noon in Saint Columba’s Church, Termon. Burial afterward in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to the Galway Hospice.
Kathleen McClay, Bridgend
The death has occurred at her residence of Kathleen McClay, Bunnamayne, Bridgend.
Predeceased by her husband Alex.
She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her loving sons and daughters, Sam, Tom, Richard, Jim, Robert, David, Olive, May, Sandra, Patricia and Caroline, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, her wider family circle and friends.
Removal on Wednesday at 1.15pm to St. Peter’s Church of Ireland, 60 Culmore Road, Londonderry for Funeral Service at 2pm, followed by interment in St. Mura’s Church of Ireland Graveyard, Fahan.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Buncrana Community Hospital Patients Comfort Fund c/o any family member or Shaun Murphy Funeral Director.
