Death notices for Donegal - Sunday evening, January 26
The following deaths have taken place:
- Anne McLaughlin, Dublin and Dungloe
- Noel McFadden, Falcarragh, Donegal, Derry and Dublin
- Frank Gordon, Dublin and Castlefinn
- Philip McCafferty, Letterkenny
- Eamonn Harrington, Lurganboy and Tuam
- Karen Connolly, Sligo and Bundoran
- Lorraine Wilson, Bruckless
- Sarah McGettigan, Letterkenny and Creeslough
- Charles McAleavey, Inver and Emyvale
- Michael Fox, Garrison and Ballyshannon
- Madge Fahy, Donegal Town and Glencolmcille
- Patsy Duffy, Stranorlar
- Vincent McDaid, Ramelton
- Helen McCarthy, Belfast and Clonmany
- Dr Michael O’Dowd, Milford, South Africa and Cork
- Edel Vitalis (née Doherty), Glencolmcille and London
Anne McLaughlin, Dublin and Dungloe
The death has occurred of Anne McLaughlin (née Gallagher) Whitehall, Dublin and formerly of Dungloe.
She passed away on January 23 peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at the Mater Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Daniel and loving mum to Kathleen, Daniel, James, Liam, Paul, Annette, Marian and the late Breda. Sadly missed by her family, her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her sister Rosie, brother James and all her extended family, friends and neighbours.
Reposing in Lanigan’s Funeral Home, 21 Beaumont Road on Tuesday, January 28 from 3pm to 5pm. Removal on Wednesday, January 29 to the Church of the Holy Child, Whitehall arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.30am. Burial afterwards in Dardistown Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired to the Mater Hospital Foundation.
The Mass for Anne can be viewed live here.
Noel McFadden, Falcarragh, Donegal, Derry and Dublin
The death has occurred of Noel McFadden, Falcarragh, Donegal.
He passed away peacefully on January 15, in Oslo, Norway. Predeceased by his father Hugh, mother Margaret and his wife Eva (née Bjornstad).
Noel will be very sadly missed by his daughter Lisa, sons Kevin and Daniel, grandchildren William, Oscar and Colin, daughter-in-law Sandra, brother Hugh, sisters Marie and Ann, sister-in-law Elizabeth, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Funeral to be held in Oslo, Norway on Tuesday, January 28. The Requiem Mass may be viewed live here. Donations to Calcutta Rescue
Frank Gordon, Dublin and Castlefinn
The death has occurred of Frank Gordon, Lucan, Dublin and formerly of Castlefinn, Co. Donegal and ex An Garda Síochána.
He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at St James Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Ann, much-loved father of Ian, Kieran and Anna and devoted grandfather of Mia, Finn, Éanan, Aobh, Annie and Laoise.
Sadly missed by his loving sons, daughter, grandchildren, daughters-in-law Gwenn and Caoimhe, son-in-law Sean, brothers Noel, Gabriel and John, sisters Anne, Breidge, Goretti and Mary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his parents Susan and Charles and brothers PJ and Plunkett.
Reposing at Cunningham’s Funeral Home, Lucan on Monday, January 27 from 5pm to 7pm. Removal to St Patrick’s Church, Esker, Lucan on Tuesday, January 28 arriving for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by burial in Esker Cemetery, Lucan.
Frank’s Funeral Mass may be viewed live here. Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to St James Hospital Foundation.
Philip McCafferty, Letterkenny
The death has occurred at Brinley Manor nursing home, Convoy, formerly of Clydebank, Scotland.
Philip's remains have been removed to his native Clydebank for cremation at a date to be confirmed.
Predeceased by his parents Annie and Lawerance and deeply regretted by his brothers Jimmy and John, sisters Kathleen Dougal, Maureen Tease, Annmarie Duddy, Teresa McCafferty, extended family and many friends.
Eamonn Harrington, Lurganboy and Tuam
The death has occurred of Eamonn Harrington, late of Lurganboy and Bishop Street, Tuam, Co Galway.
Predeceased by his daughter Ava and his parents Frank and Maura. Sadly missed by his brothers Padraig (Dunmore) and John (Boston), sisters Carmel Monaghan (New Zealand), Anne Mullahy (Milltown), Frances Quinn (Tuam) and Siobhan Harrington (Tuam), Avas mam Ger, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Eamonn will be reposing at Grogan’s Funeral Home, Barrack Street, Tuam (H54 Y677) on Monday from 6pm. Removal at 8pm to the Cathedral of the Assumption. Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 11.30am followed by Cremation Service in Shannon Crematorium at 2pm.
No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Tuam Cancer Care.
Karen Connolly, Sligo and Bundoran
The death has occurred of Karen Connolly, nee Jones, Castlegal, Co Sligo and formerly of Drumacrin Ave, Bundoran.
She passed away January 24, 2025, unexpectedly at home. Beloved mother of the late Rachel and daughter of the late George and Sarah Jones.
Karen will be forever loved and sadly missed by her heartbroken husband Bernard, her son, daughters, brother, sisters, nieces, nephews and all her relatives, neighbours and friends. Funeral arrangements to be confirmed.
Lorraine Wilson, Bruckless
The death has occurred of Lorraine Wilson, Meenagolan, Bruckless who passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
Sadly missed by her loving husband Tommy, her children, Colm and Annette, Joanne and Peter, Angeline and Tom, her six adoring grandsons, Adam, Marc, Kevin, TJ, Christopher and Donnacha. She will be especially missed by her brother Brendan, sister Anne, sisters-in-law, Marie and Tricia, brother-in-law Damien and her dear friend Sandra, all her neighbours, friends and extended family.
Remains reposing at her residence on Monday from 2 pm to 8 pm and on Tuesday from 2 pm to 8 pm.
Private cremation and service will take place in the Lakelands Crematorium on Wednesday.
Please note a one way system will be in operation for the duration of the wake. Entering at Croagh School and exiting by Meenabradden.
Sarah McGettigan, Letterkenny and Creeslough
The death has occurred of Sarah McGettigan (née Boyle) Bomany, Letterkenny, Donegal, F92 T9N2 and formerly Creeslough.
She passed away on January 26 peacefully at her home. Deeply regretted by her loving family, husband Seamus, daughter Terrie, sons Martin and Barry (Aimee), sisters Kathleen, Jean, Margaret, Susanna and Eileen, brother Barney, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposing at her home from 8pm to 10pm on Sunday, January 26 and on Monday, January 27 from 10 30am until 10pm. Requiem mass on Tuesday, January 28 at 12 noon in Star of the Sea Church, Glenvar. Burial afterwards in Glenvar Cemetery. Family time on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Oncology Ward, Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o any family member.
Charles McAleavey, Inver and Emyvale
The death has occurred of Charles (Charlie) McAleavey, Inver, and Emyvale, Co Monaghan.
He passed away peacefully at the Bon Secours Hospital, Glasnevin, Dublin, surrounded by his family. Predeceased by his parents Daniel and Josephine (Josie).
Beloved husband of Kay, father to Fergal, Conor and Ronan. Grandfather to his cherished grandchildren Liam, Colm, Grace, Cathal, Jonah, and Jade. Brother to Marie Coffey (née McAleavey).
He will be sadly missed by his daughters-in-law Anne Marie and Celine, sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and a large circle of friends and neighbours. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Kay, Fergal, Conor, and Ronan would like to acknowledge the wonderful care and attention given to Charlie from Prof. Grogan’s team, his doctors, nurses and the care staff in the Bon Secours Hospital.
Michael Fox, Garrison and Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Michael Fox, known as Mickey, Slasgarrow, Garrison, Co Fermanagh and formally Sminver, Ballyshannon, Co Donegal.
Mickey passed away in the exceptional care of nurses and staff of South West Acute Hospital, Enniskillen surrounded by his loving family. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
All enquiries can be made to Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon on 087 2485819.
Madge Fahy, Donegal Town and Glencolmcille
The death has occurred of Madge Fahy(nee Carr) formally Glencolmcille, Ardeskin Heights, Donegal Town. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and under the amazing care of the staff in Donegal Community Hospital.
Predeceased by her mother Bridie and sister Angela. Sadly missed by her dad Anthony (Cathy) and family Tom, Anthony(Stacey), Paul, Sarah, Rossa, Zach, grandchildren Dáithí, Tommy, Vivian-Grace, brother Mick, sister Hannah, nephews, niece, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Madge’s remains will repose at her late residence from 3pm until 9pm Monday and 3pm until 9pm on Tuesday.
Madge’s remains will leave her residence on Wednesday morning at 10:30 for requiem Mass at 11am in St Patrick’s Church Donegal Town with burial immediately afterwards in Clar graveyard.
Family flowers only donations if so desired to Donegal Community Hospital patient comfort fund care of Faulkner Undertakers or any family member.
Patsy Duffy, Stranorlar
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Patsy Duffy, 16 Ard Mc Cool, Stranorlar.
Beloved husband of the late Christina (Tene), much loved father of Connie (Eibhlin), Pearl, Siobhán (Joey), Elaine (Leslie) and Pauric (Patricia) and devoted grandfather to Mark, Jack, Ben, Gavin, Lauren, Devin, Ella and special mention to Daire who is currently in Melbourne, cherished brother of Jim (Carmel) and the late Josie, George (Maura), Ben, Sally (Joe) and Maureen (Aidan).
He will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Remains reposing at McCool’s Chapel of Rest, Ballybofey on Sunday, January 26 and Monday, January 27 from 6pm to 9pm.
Funeral leaving from there on Tuesday, January 28 at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am. Interment in Drumboe cemetery.
The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish webcam. Family flowers only please.
Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to St Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar, care of any family member. Family time on the morning of the Funeral please.
Vincent McDaid, Ramelton
The peaceful death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Vincent McDaid, Farnagh, Ramelton, F92 E6X2.
Deeply regretted by his loving family, daughter Debbie, son-in-law Chris, granddaughters Ellie and Livvy, also Shirley and David, brother Hugh, sisters Molly, Margaret and Cathy, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Predeceased by his loving wife Susan, dear son Mark, brothers Danny, Lexie and Brendan and sister Lily.
Reposing at his home oSunday, January 26 from 4pm until 10pm and on Monday, January 27 from 11am until 10pm.
Requiem mass on Tuesday, January 28 at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton. Burial afterwards in Killydonnell Cemetery.
Mass can be viewed live here. Family time on the morning of the funeral.
Helen McCarthy, Belfast and Clonmany
The death has taken place in Belfast of Helen Mc Carthy (née Kelly), formerly of Annagh Clonmany, Co Donegal.
Beloved wife of Dillon. Mother of Shane, Brian and Francis. Helen’s cremation will take place in Belfast at a later date and will be private to family members only.
Dr Michael O’Dowd, Milford, South Africa and Cork
The death has taken place of Dr Michael O’Dowd, Tirhomin, Milford, Co Donegal and South Africa – late of Bandon and College Road, Cork, on January 23 peacefully, in the care of The Marlay Nursing Home, Rathfarnham, Dublin.
Predeceased by his loving wife, Carmel. Deeply regretted by his daughter Niamh (London), son Desmond (Dublin); daughter-in-law Lisa, son-in-law Ryan; grandchildren Oscar, Tara, Ruby, Oran and Art; his sister Teresa (Donegal Town); brothers-in-law John and Gearóid, sisters-in-law Gay, Sheila, Deirdre and Gerry; nieces and nephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends.
Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum, Dublin on Monday from 6pm to 8pm. Removal on Tuesday afternoon to Dardistown Crematorium, Dublin for a Service at 2.30pm.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland.
Edel Vitalis (née Doherty), Glencolmcille and London
The death has occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving family of Edel Vitalis, née Doherty, of London, formerly of Glencolmcille.
She is sadly missed by her husband Richard, son Orin, father Jim, sisters Emer (Gavin), Catherine (Stephen), brothers Kenneth (Julie) and Owen (Caitriona), nieces Aoife, Saorlaith and Leah, nephews Josh and Jamie and her wide circle of relatives and friends. Edel is predeceased by her mother Ann, sister Dervla and mother-in-law Catherine.
Her funeral and cremation will take place in London, with details to be released at a later date. A Mass for Edel will be held at St Columba's Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille, County Donegal, on Saturday at 10am.
Donations, if desired, can be made to the Melanoma Focus charity
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