Deaths in Donegal, Wednesday morning, February 7, 2024


The following deaths have taken place:
- Phonsie Crawford, Raphoe
- Ann Hoey (née Travers), Cliffoney, Sligo
- Bernie Clinton (née Devlin) Portsalon, Fanad / Strabane, Tyrone
- John Alexander, Ballinacor, Crossroads
- Carmel McDonagh née O’Donnell, Waterford formerly Moville
- Peter Boyle, Bunbeg
- Jimmy O Donnell, Old Golf Course Road, Donegal Town and Dungloe
- Peg Doogan, Lower Dore, Bunbeg
- Mark Quinn, Guest House End, Raphoe
Phonsie Crawford, Raphoe
The death has occurred in Ramelton Community Hospital of Phonsie Crawford, 235 St Eunan’s Terrace, Raphoe.
Lovingly missed by his brothers Niall, Martin, John and sister Katie Flynn, nieces and nephews and all his extended family and friends. Phonsie was predeceased by his parents Nially and Anna, his brothers Bexie and Michael and sister Margaret.
Phonsie will be reposing at his late residence from 7pm this evening Tuesday, February 6, and all day Wednesday.
Family time from 11pm to 10am. Funeral leaving his late residence on Thursday, February 8, in the afternoon at 1.40pm going to St Eunan’s Church, Raphoe for 2 pm Requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed online via the parish webcam. https://www.parishofraphoe.com
Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to Cancer Care West c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
Ann Hoey (née Travers), Cliffoney, Sligo
The death has occurred of Ann Hoey (née Travers) 8 Brookfield, Cliffoney, Sligo
Peacefully at home. Beloved wife of Seamus and adored mother to Karen (Gary), Stacey (Enda), James (Teresa), Shauna (Vincent), and Aaron (Liadan). Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by her loving husband, daughters, sons and her grandchildren Grace, Alanna, Ava, Kate, April, Jack, Ryan, Aoife, Fayna, Doireann, Saibh, Tara and Conor, her sisters Mary and Phena, her brother Des, and all her extended family, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by her parents Mary Kate and Bilshie, her sister Marguerite and her brother Liam.
Reposing at Mc Gloin’s Funeral Home, Chapel Rd., Cliffoney on Thursday evening from 4pm until 8pm.
Funeral arriving to St. Molaise’s Church, Cliffoney, on Friday morning for 11am Funeral Mass. Cremation afterwards at 3pm in Lakelands Crematorium, Dublin Rd., Cavan. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to the Irish Heart Foundation c/o Mc Gloin Undertakers, Cliffoney.
Ann’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on http://www.facebook.com/ahamlishparishsligo/. Condolences can be left in the condolence section below or in private on the Condolence Page of www.mcgloinfunerals.com.
Bernie Clinton (née Devlin) Portsalon, Fanad / Strabane, Tyrone
The death has occurred of Bernie Clinton (née Devlin), Bernie, 16 Bracken Gate, Strabane, Co. Tyrone and Claggan, Portsalon, Fanad, February 5, 2024, peacefully at her home.
Deeply regretted by her loving husband Patsy, family Mary, James, Philomena, Joanne and Patrick, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister Anne, brothers John, Louie, Phelim, Bill, Peter, Tony, Arthur and Seamus, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her grandson Michael and granddaughter Clarice, sisters Margaret, Mary and Kathleen.
Reposing at her home in Claggan, Portsalon, Fanad, on Tuesday, February 6, from 1pm. House private to family and close friends. Funeral Mass on Thursday, February 8, at 11am in St Columba’s Church, Massmount, Fanad. Burial afterwards in Massmount Cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors Facebook Page. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Arthritis Ireland, c/o any family member.
John Alexander, Ballinacor, Crossroads
The sudden death has occurred, at his late residence, of John Alexander, The Park, Ballinacor, Crossroads, Killygordon.F93 H582. Beloved husband of Mary, and much loved father of Bernadine (Neil), Teresa (Joe), Louise (Ivor), Paulette (Gabriel), Noreen (Paul), Emer (Matthew), Martin (Lisa), Brendan (Vicki), cherished brother of Jim, Tony (Susan) and Mary (Brendan) (Kee).
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, brothers, sister, brother in law, sisters in law, 14 grandchildren, nephews, nieces and extended family and friends.
Remains reposing at his late residence. Funeral leaving from his late residence on Thursday, February 8, at 10.30am for Requiem Mass in St. Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon, at 11am.
Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live via the Parish webcam. at https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish
Family time from 10pm until 11am and on the morning of the funeral.
Carmel McDonagh née O’Donnell, Waterford formerly Moville
The death has occurred of Carmel McDonagh née O’Donnell, late of Passage Road, Waterford formerly of Moville.
Died February 4 2024, peacefully at home in the loving care of her family.
Predeceased by her husband Tom and her son Tommy.
Carmel will be sadly missed by her son Maurice, daughters Aileen and Fiona, grandchildren Lucas, Lily, Livia, Alison and Daniel, son-in-law Anthony, daughter-in-law Britta, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposing at Tom Hennessy’s Funeral Home, Johnstown, Waterford (X91FW4A).
on Wednesday, February 7, from 5pm to 7pm.
Requiem Mass on Thursday February 8 at 10.30am in St. Joseph & Benildus Church, Newtown, Waterford, followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ballygunner, Waterford.
House Private Please. Mass will be live streamed from 10.30am on Thursday. https://www.mcn.live/Camera/st-joseph-and-st-benildus-waterford
Peter Boyle, Bunbeg
The death has taken place in Glasgow of Peter Boyle (Peadar Ned), originally from Upper Dore, Bunbeg.
Predeceased by his loving wife Ellen, his brother Paddy and his sister Nora (Sweeney).
Sadly missed by his nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
His remains will be received into St. Patrick's Church, Meenaweal on Wednesday, February 7 at 5.30 p.m. to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass on Thursday morning at 10am, interment afterwards in Magheragallon Cemetery.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page https://bit.ly/3DoIMm.
Family flowers only please.
Jimmy O Donnell, Old Golf Course Road, Donegal Town and Dungloe
The death has occurred of Jimmy O Donnell, Old Golf Course Road, Donegal Town and formerly of Craghey, Dungloe.
The former proprietor of Jimmy’s Tavern, Donegal Town passed away peacefully at Aras Mhic Shuibhne Nursing Home, Laghey.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving wife Madge, daughter Mary, son Kevin, grandchildren Joseph, Christian and James, daughter in-law Patrizia, his sister Maureen(Paddy), his brother Hughie (Renee), nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Remains reposing at Gallagher's Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles followed by removal to St. Patrick's Church, Donegal Town arriving at 7.30pm, to repose overnight. Funeral Mass on Wednesday 7 February at 11am, with burial afterwards in Clar churchyard.
Peg Doogan, Lower Dore, Bunbeg
The death has occurred of Peg Doogan, Lower Dore, Bunbeg. She passed away peacefully in Aras Ghaoth Dobhair, surrounded by family.
Predeceased by her parents Mary and Owen John and sister Anne. Survived and sadly missed by sisters, Maureen (Letterkenny), Kathleen (Lettermacaward) and Bernie (Carrick), brother John (Manchester), nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
Her remains reposing overnight at St. Mary's Church, Derrybeg for 7pm to repose overnight.
Funeral Mass on Wednesday February 7 at 11am interment afterwards in Maghergallon Cemetery.
Mark Quinn, Guest House End, Raphoe
The sudden death has occurred at his late residence of Mark Quinn, Guest House End, Raphoe.
Lovingly missed by his partner Andrea McCobb, his daughter Annie-Rose and partner Fran, his son Oliver and partner Caoilfhionn, his beloved grandson Frankie, his mother Mary, his sister and brothers Pamela, James, Garven and all his extended family and friends.
Mark will be reposing at Kelly’s Funeral Home, Oakfield, Raphoe F93 KP0N on Wednesday afternoon from 2pm to 9 pm. Rosary at 9 pm.
Funeral cortege will be leaving Kelly’s funeral home, Oakfield, Raphoe on Thursday morning at 10.30 am travelling via The Sheep’s Lane (Back Road), Guest House End and The Diamond to St Eunan’s Church, Raphoe for 11 am Requiem mass followed by internment in the adjoining cemetery.
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