Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Tuesday morning, December 16

The following deaths have taken place:

- Margaret Gilmartin, Bundoran

- Damien McFadden, Newtowncunningham

- Charles Maguire, Killygordon

- Raymond O’Neill, Letterkenny

- Máire Bonner, Kincasslagh

- Vera Lawne, Donegal Town

- Bernard Lynch, Buncrana

- Mary Callaghan, Redcastle

- Rob Robins, Raphoe

Margaret Gilmartin, Bundoran

The death has occurred peacefully at her residence of Margaret Gilmartin Ellesmere Ave, West End, Bundoran, Co. Donegal. 

Predeceased by her husband Eamonn, her son Eamonn (jnr), her parents Kathleen and Michael Conroy, brother Cyril, sisters Cait and recently deceased Teresa. Margaret will be dearly missed by her daughter Michelle, son-in-law Liam, her grandsons Liam (Jnr), Finn, Eamonn and Aiden. 

Her brother Noel, and her nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and many friends.

Reposing at her residence at Ellesmere Ave, Bundoran, F98 CF10 from 2pm to 5pm on Wednesday, December 17. 

House private at all other times. Removal on Thursday morning at 10.30am to arrive at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Bundoran for 11am funeral Mass. 

Interment afterwards in St Ninnidh Cemetery, Bundoran. Margaret's mass can be viewed on the parish webcam.

Damien McFadden, Newtowncunningham

The death has occurred of Damien McFadden, Newtowncunningham, Donegal and Greystones, Wicklow

He passed away peacefully surrounded by his devoted family while in the exceptional care of all the staff at Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal.

Son of the late Kathleen and Tony Mc Fadden.

Remembered with love by his siblings Eugene, Paul, Mary, Darina and Richard, brother-in-law Maurice, sister-in-law Geraldine, nephews Matthew, Luke, David and Joseph, niece Ellen, aunts Nora and Grace, cousins Mary, Joe, Eleanor, Declan and Bernardette, extended family, relatives and friends.

Funeral Mass at 3.30pm on Tuesday, December 16th, 2025 in Holy Rosary Church, Greystones, A63 N478. The Mass can be viewed live here. 

Cremation private.

Charles Maguire, Killygordon

The death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital and in the care of St Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar, of Charles (Charlie) Maguire, formerly Cooladawson, Killygordon.

Predeceased by his mother Mary, father Jack, brother Patrick and infant brother Paul.

Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sisters Rosaleen, Sheila, Josephine, Susanna, Helen, Anna-Mae, brothers Martin, John, Frank, and Christopher, nephews, nieces, sist, brothers in law, in-law and extended family and friends.

Reposing at Mc Cool’s Funeral Home, Ballybofey on Tuesday, December 16, and Wednesday from 6pm to 9pm.

Rosary both nights at 9pm. Family on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral leaving from there on Thursday, December 18 at 10.10 am via Cooladawson, for 11am Requiem Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon.

Interment in the adjoining churchyard.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish.

Raymond O’Neill, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place at his home surrounded by his loving family of Raymond O’Neill, Magheranan, Letterkenny, F92 P7YR.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Aileen, son Tony, daughter Sandra, nieces, nephews, neighbours, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his brothers Kevin, Hugo and Tony and his sisters Eileen, Josie, Maureen, Patricia, Úna and Chrissie.

Reposing at his home on Tuesday, December 16 from 2pm until 8pm when people are welcome to pay their respects.

Requiem mass on Wednesday at 11am in the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Gortlee, Letterkenny.

Burial afterwards in St Eunan’s Cemetery, Raphoe.

Funeral mass can be viewed on the Church of the Irish Martyrs YouTube channel.

Family time on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only.

Donations if desired to Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member.

Máire Bonner, Kincasslagh

The tragic and unexpected death has taken place at her home of Máire Bonner, née Philpott, of Drumnacart, Kincasslagh, originally from Dublin.

Predeceased by her son Jamie and parents Maura and Humphrey.

Sadly missed by her husband James, son Aiden, sisters; Adrienne Morgan and Anne-Marie Walden, brother Bryan Philpott and extended family and friends.

Removal from the Eternal Light, Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny (F92 XE35) on Tuesday, december 16 at 12.30pm to Roarty's Funeral Home, Derrybeg Gweedore (F92 DN4X).

Her remains will repose at the Funeral Home from 2pm to 8pm, with rosary at 8pm. Removal after the rosary to her home in Drumnacart.

House private to family and friends only on Wednesday and family only on the morning of the funeral.
Máire's Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, at 11am in St Mary's Church, Kincasslagh, burial afterwards in Belcruit cemetery.

Vera Lawne, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Vera Lawne, Drummeny Upper, Donegal Town.

Sadly missed by her loving husband Tom, sons Peter (Roberta) and James (Helen), daughter Mary (John) grandchildren Frances, Joseph and Maria nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Vera’s remains will repose at Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal from 1pm until 6:30pm on Monday, December 15 with removal from funeral home to St Agatha’s Church, Clar for 7pm .  House private at all times please.

Vera’s requiem Mass will be in St Agatha’s Church, Clar at 10am on Tuesday  with burial afterwards in adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only donations in lieu of flowers to Donegal Community Hospital patient comfort fund in memory of Vera.

Bernard Lynch, Buncrana

The peaceful death has taken place at The Donegal Hospice of Bernard Lynch, Gransha Road, Buncrana, Co. Donegal, F93 K2XE, surrounded by his loving family.

Bernard will be sadly missed by his loving wife Marian, much loved children Caroline (Paddy), Darrell (Catherine), Sabrina (Darren), Jacqueline (Diarmaid), Danielle (Michael) and Gareth.

Grandchildren Jane, Darragh, Layla, Úna, Oisín and Aria.

Predeceased by his parents Mary and Lawrence and his sisters Lily, Joan, and Rita. Always remembered by his siblings Maureen, Lawrence, Ruby, Eileen, Thelma, and Geraldine.

Bernard’s remains will be reposing at his home from 6pm Sunday, December 14 and on Monday, where all are welcome to pay respects.

Funeral from there on Tuesday at 10:20 a.m. going to St Mary’s Church Cockhill, for 11am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Funeral on be viewed online at churchservices.tv/cockhill.

Mary Callaghan, Redcastle

The peaceful death has taken place at Beach Hill Manor Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family of Mary Callaghan, Clar, Redcastle.

Beloved wife of Paddy and much-loved mother of Glen, Clodagh and Barry.

Dear sister of Bernadette, Beatrice, Josephine and Patsy.

Mary will be deeply missed by her 5 grandchildren, Matthew, Caitlin, Éabha, Cormac and Paddy, her daughter-in-law Rosie, her son-in-law Terence, her nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Resposing at her late residence, F93PC58. Family time please from 10:00pm to 10:00am.

Removal from there on Tuesday at 10:30am, going to St Columba’s Church, Drung for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on st-columbas-drung – MCN.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Ard Aoibhinn Unit, Carndonagh C/O any family member or Blaine McCarron – Kelly’s Funeral Directors.

Rob Robins, Raphoe

The death has occurred of Rob (Malcolm E.) Robins, Muntertinney, Raphoe, Co. Donegal, F93 KD72.

Rob will be lovingly missed by his wife Wendy, his sister, his two brothers, and all his extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents.

Rob will repose at his late residence on Sunday, December 14 from 12:00pm to 9:00pm, and on Monday from 12:00pm to 9:00pm.

Family time, please, on the morning of the funeral.

The funeral cortege will leave his home on Tuesday at 10:30am, travelling to Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan, for a 1:00pm Memorial Ceremony, followed by cremation.

The Memorial Ceremony can be viewed at www.churchservices.tv/lakelands Password: Crem16T. Family flowers only, please.

Wake and Funeral private to family and friends.

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