Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Easter Sunday morning, April 5

The following deaths have taken place:

- Sarah Ann Connolly, Drimroe

- Rory O'Kelly, Dublin, Raphoe and Letterkenny

- John J Bell, Dongeal Town

- Pádraig Cafferkey, Ramelton

- John Rodgy McMenamin, Inver

- Eamonn Gillespie, Carrick

- Kevin Mc Clafferty, Killybegs

- Anne Mc Clafferty, Dunlewey

- Jane Boyle, Stranorlar and Portnablagh

Sarah Ann Connolly, Drimroe

The peaceful death has occurred of Sarah Ann Connolly, née Gillespie, of Drimroe, Glencolmcille. She passed away at Donegal Hospice surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents Peter and Bridget, her beloved husband Joe, her sister Phyllis and her brothers Patrick and Christopher Martin, Sarah will be eternally missed by her loving family – Mary (Dave), Maeve (Andrew), Michael, Bernie (Gerard). Proud nanny of Meghan, Shane, Jessica, Heather, Joshua, Emma, Hayden and Sophie; fondly remembered by her beloved sister Maureen, her nieces Mary and Michelle and her nephew David, extended family and lifelong friends.

Her remains are reposing at her family home in Drimroe, F94 W6HK on Monday and Tuesday from 12pm until the Rosary at 9pm each day. House strictly private at all other times.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday in St Columba's Church, Glencolmcille at 11 am, with burial afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Rory O'Kelly, Dublin, Raphoe and Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Rory O'Kelly, Finglas, Dublin and formerly of Raphoe and Letterkenny. He passed away peacefully, at the Mater Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. 

Beloved husband and soulmate of Maggie and devoted father of Debbie, he will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his heartbroken wife and daughter, son-in-law David, cherished grandson Rián, his sisters Suzanne, Cora, Ingrid, Finola, Derry, Dolores and brother Páid, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, extended family, friends and neighbours. Rory is predeceased by his parents Maura and Patrick, sister Barbara and brother Dom.

His remains are reposing at his home on Monday from 5pm to 7pm. 

Funeral on Tuesday to St Canice’s Church, Finglas Village arriving for 11am Requiem Mass, followed by Cremation in Glasnevin Crematorium.

Family flowers only please.

John J Bell, Dongeal Town

The peaceful death has taken place, surrounded by his family, of John J Bell, Water Street, Donegal Town.

Predeceased by his loving wife Kathleen, his parents Annie and Isaac , his sisters Carmel and Josie and his brother Seamus, he is profoundly missed and forever in the hearts of his sons David (Miyoko), Stephen (Bridin), Nigel and daughter Catherine (John), his sisters Colette (Paddy), Anna, Maisie, sister-in-law Patricia, and grandchildren Annie, Jenni, Adam, Katie, Aidan, Andrew, Aoife, John, Ciara and Rosie.

John's remains are reposing at Tir Conaill funeral home Donegal Town on Sunday from 12pm to 7pm.

Funeral Mass on Monday in St Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town at 11am followed by burial at St Agatha’s Church, Clar , Donegal Town. Mass will be streamed on the church webcam 

Pádraig Cafferkey, Ramelton

The peaceful death has taken place in the wonderful care of Arás Uí Dhomhnaill Nursing Home of Pádraig (Pat) Cafferkey of Ballyare, Ramelton, Letterkenny, F92Y8K1. 

Predeceased by his beloved parents Emily and James, his sister Kathleen and brother Sean, he is deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his family, loving wife Mary, daughter Emma (Conor) and sons Martin (Sinead), Paul (Dominique) and Seán (Brittany). He was an adored grandad to his grandchildren, a cherished brother to his sisters Mary and Anne, and brother Tony, a dearly loved brother-in-law, uncle, and treasured friend to many.

Pádraig’s remains are reposing at his late residence with wake continuing on Sunday from 12 noon until 10pm, with Rosary at 9pm. Family time please from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral leaving his home on Monday at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine, Letterkenny, F92 PN81 at 11am, followed by burial in Conwal Cemetery. Mass can be viewed on the church YouTube channel 

Family flowers only please, donations if wished, to the Residents Comfort Fund, Arás Uí Dhomhnaill, Milford, c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

John Rodgy McMenamin, Inver

The death has occurred of John Rodgey McMenamin, Castleogary, Inver and formerly of Aghyaran.

He was dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his wife Denise, his four sons Paul (Gráinne), Stephen, Benny (Edel), Denis (Enya), his three step-daughters Shannon (Shane), Rachel and Ciara (Paul), his beautiful grandchildren Amy (Jamie), Shea, Séan, Kian, Conor and Riley.

His remains are reposing at his late residence in Castleogary, Inver, F94 YE00.

Removal from there on Monday, going to St Naul's Church, Ardaghey for Funeral Mass at 11am, with interment afterwards in the local cemetery. The funeral mass will be live-streamed on the St Naul's parish, Inver, Facebook page

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust.

Eamonn Gillespie, Carrick

The death has taken place peacefully in his sleep at home, of Eamonn Gillespie, Carrick. 

Predeceased by his wife Mary, his parents James Edward and Joan and his brother Martin, Eamonn will be sadly missed by his daughter Maureen (Carl) his sons Gary and Paul, his grandchildren Jason, Thomas, Amy, Leah and Shay, his brothers Anthony, Kevin, Raymond and David, his sisters Eileen and Geraldine, his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of relatives and friends.

His remains are reposing at McCabe's Funeral Home, Ardara, F94 VCK1, with visitation continuing on Sunday from 12 noon to 3pm.

Removal to St Columba’s Church, Carrick on Sunday, travelling via Killybegs, to arrive at 4pm.

Funeral Mass on Monday at 11 am with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Kevin Mc Clafferty, Killybegs

The death has occurred of Kevin McClafferty, Largy, Killybegs. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his adoring family.

Predeceased by his parents and loving wife Teresa, he is profoundly missed and forever in the hearts of his sons Caoimhín (Sinead) and Pauric (Cathy) and daughters Eibhlín (Martin) and Catherine (Jonathan), grandchildren Éabha, Sheenagh, Donncha, Finn, Oisín, Annie, Ellen, Caleb, Cora, Jared, Reuben and Beatrice.

Funeral Mass on Sunday in St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs at 11am followed by cremation at Lakelands Crematorium on Monday at 2pm.

Anne Mc Clafferty, Dunlewey

Fuair Anna Bean Mhic Laifeartaigh, Anna Mhadge mar a b'fhearr aithne uirthi, as Dún Lúiche ach gurb as Rann na Feirste ó dhuchas dí bás in Ospís Dhún na nGall.

Cuirfear í Dé Domhnaigh sa reilig áitiuil i ndiaidh Aifreann Tórraimh ag a 12 a chlog i dTeach Pobail an Chroí Ró-Naofa, Dún Lúiche. F92 N668.

The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Anne Mc Clafferty of Dunlewey, Gweedore and formerly of Ranafast, Annagry.

Predeceased by her husband James; sadly missed by her daughters Elaine, Anna, Olivia and Máirín, son Seamus, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, 11 grandchildren, brothers Eoin and Micheal and extended family and friends.

Anne's Funeral Mass will take place on Sunday at 12noon in the Church of the Sacred Heart Dunlewey, F92 N668, with interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page and on the Church webcam via MCN Media.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Kieran Roarty Funeral Director.

Jane Boyle, Stranorlar and Portnablagh

The death has occurred of retired psychiatric nurse, Jane Boyle, née Mc Fadden, 3 Woodlawn, Stranorlar, formerly Faugher, Port Na Blagh. She passed away peacefully in the loving care of the staff at Archview Lodge Nursing Home, Letterkenny, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her husband Charlie, parents Patrick and Winnie; much loved Mum to Paul (Ursula) and Oliver (Siobhan), dearly loved grandmother of Charlie and Freddie, cherished sister of Charlie Mc Fadden, Patrick Mc Fadden, John Mc Fadden and the late Eileen, and Michael. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her loving sons, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brothers, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral leaving her home on Sunday at 10am for Requiem Mass in Holy Cross Church Dunfanaghy F92 KF57 at 11.30am, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live on the church webcam

Donations in lieu if so desired directly to the Alzheimers Society of Ireland at  or Archview Lodge patients comfort fund, care of any family member.

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