Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Thursday morning, May 14
The following deaths have taken place:
- Pacelli Maguire, Ballindrait
- Kathleen McDaid, Ramelton
- Elizabeth (Libby) Vaughan, Ballyshannon
- Bridie Coyle, Derrybeg
- Daniel Gallagher, Bruckless
- Michael Joseph Breslin, Carndonagh
Pacelli Maguire, Ballindrait
The peaceful death has taken place on Tuesday at the Donegal Hospice, of Pacelli Maguire, Tullyvinney, Raphoe and formerly from Tober, Ballindrait.
Deeply missed by his loving wife Mary, Alan and his wife Ciara and family, brother Eamonn (Strabane), sister Greta Buchannan (Ballindrait), sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.
Funeral leaving Pacelli’s late residence at 10.30am on Friday 15th May going to St. Eunan’s Church, Raphoe for 11am Requiem Mass.
Burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
House, Funeral and burial private to family only please.
Kathleen McDaid, Ramelton
The peaceful death has taken place at her home of Kathleen McDaid, nee Friel, Rossreagh, Ramelton, F92 W7R7.
Predeceased by her husband William (Willie Joe). Deeply regretted by her loving family, Peter (Siobhan), Lorraine (Declan), Gary (Kirsty) and Pearse (Caroline), eleven grandchildren, brothers James and Paul, sisters Eileen, Anne, Susan and her twin sister Maria, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposing at her home tomorrow, Thursday May 14 th and Friday May 15 th from 12 noon until 10pm.
Requiem Mass on Saturday, May 16 at 2pm in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Mary’s Church Ramelton.
Family time on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Donegal Hospice, c/o any family member.
Elizabeth (Libby) Vaughan, Ballyshannon
The death has occurred of Elizabeth (Libby) Vaughan nee Anderson of Hillcrest, Bundoran Road, Ballyshannon F94 D9Y3.
She passed away peacefully, in her 91st year, in the gentle and exceptional care of doctors, nurses and staff of Our lady’s Hospital, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her husband Andrew, and brothers Bobby and Finlay.
Loving mother of Barbara (Norman), Yvonne (John), Daphne (David) and Drew (Elspeth). Much loved Nana to eleven grandchildren and thirteen great grand children. She will be sadly missed by her sister in laws Una & Adrienne, nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours.
Reposing at Breslin’s Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran, F94 E92F on Tuesday, May 12 from 5pm to 8pm and on Wednesday, May 13 for 4pm to 8pm. Removal on Thursday to arrive at Donegal Presbyterian Church, Donegal Town for Funeral service at 2pm followed by service of interment in St Anne’s churchyard, Ballyshannon at approximately 3.30p.m.
Donations in memory of Elizabeth to Our lady’s Hospital patient comfort fund, Manorhamilton c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral directors, Ballyshannon or any family member.
Bridie Coyle, Derrybeg
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Bridie Coyle of Sheskinbeg, Derrybeg.
Her remains will repose at Roarty’s Funeral Home, Derrybeg (F92 DN4X) on Tuesday, may 12 from 4pm to 8pm and tomorrow from 3pm – 8pm. Rosary nightly at 8pm.
Removal to her late residence on Wednesday night after the Rosary to repose overnight.
House private to family only on the morning of the funeral.
Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, May 14 at 11am in The Church of the Sacred Heart, Dunlewey burial afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery.
The Funeral mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page and on the church webcam.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu to Donegal Cancer Flights & Services c/o any family member or Kieran Roarty Funeral Director
Daniel Gallagher, Bruckless
The peaceful death has occurred of Daniel (Danny) Gallagher, Ballyloughan, Bruckless, and formerly of St. Johns Point, Dunkineely, surrounded by his loving family in the caring hands of the staff at Harbour Lights Nursing Home, Killybegs.
Predeceased by his loving wife Annie (18th January 2026), his infant son Eugene and his parents Daniel & Mary Gallagher.
Sadly missed by his sons Donal (Marguerite) & Dermot (Rosie), his daughters Annemarie (Daniel), Carmel (John), Johanne (Paul), Marguerite (Derek), and his adoring grandchildren Aisling Caoimhe, Shania, Ryan, Katelyn, Kirsty, Jamie, Jessica, Sarah, Danny, Cian, Emma-Jane & Lee. His brothers, Patsy RIP (Alice), John-Joe RIP (Bridget), Charlie RIP (Kathleen RIP), Willie (Mary), his extended family, neighbours and friends.
Remains reposing at the family home at Ballyloughan, Bruckless (F94 Y6T0) on Tuesday 12th May from 3pm to 9pm, and on Wednesday, May 13 from 12 pm to 9pm. Rosary on both nights at 9pm.
Funeral Mass on Thursday, May 14 at 12 noon in the Church of St Joseph and St Conal, Bruckless, with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
House private please on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to Harbour Light Nursing Home Patients Comfort Fund or the RNLI, care of any family member.
Michael Joseph Breslin, Carndonagh
The death has occurred of Michael Joseph Breslin, 43 Clós Phádraig, Carndonagh, formerly of Carrowbeg, Lecamy, peacefully at Carndonagh Community Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sister Anne and brother Paddy, extended family circle, friends and neighbours.
Michael’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh (F93 E4FN) at 6pm this evening (Monday) going to his home.
Funeral from there on Thursday, May 14 at 10.20am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Columba’s Church, Ballinacrae, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Carndonagh Community Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
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