Death notices for Donegal on Sunday morning, April 20
The following deaths have taken place:
- Rosaleen Clarke, Dundalk and Dungloe
- William Kelly, Kilmacrennan
- Kathleen Gibson, Lifford and Ballindrait
- Christy Doherty, Clonmany
- Mai McGinley, Inver and Ballybofey
- Danny Fullerton, Buncrana
- John Barrett, Letterkenny and Rathmullan
- Sarah Doherty, Clonmany
- Roisin Ruddy, Carndonagh
- Thomas Borland, Rathmullan
- Liam Coughlan, Clare and Stranorlar
- Eddie Friel, Killybegs
- Alphonsis (Phonsie) McDermott, Lecamey
- Kathleen Kirkland, Carndonagh
Rosaleen Clarke, Dundalk and Dungloe
The death has occurred of Rosaleen Clarke (née McGinley), Plaster, Mountpleasant, Dundalk, Louth and Dungloe, Donegal.
She passed away peacefully, in the dedicated care of the staff of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda.
Predeceased by her beloved husband Patrick and siblings Charlie, Maureen and Seán. She will be sadly missed by her sorrowing sons and daughters, Eamonn, Therese, Josephine, Maureen and Patrick, Therese’s husband Paul, Eamonn’s partner Linda, grandchildren Liam, Eoin and Lauren, the extended Clarke, McGinley and McArdle families, her neighbours and friends.
Reposing in the Eternity Room of Quinn’s Funeral Homes, Dundalk (A91 KW52, entrance on Castletown Road) on Easter Sunday, April 20th from 3pm-7pm. Removal on Easter Monday at 10.20am, proceeding via her home to St. Brigid's Church, Kilcurry (Eircode A91 RP73), arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
William Kelly, Kilmacrennan
The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of William Kelly, Ballykeeran, Kilmacrennan, F92 HX04.
Deeply regretted by his loving family, sons Luke and Dean, daughters Ann, Margaret, Kathleen, Mary, Maureen and Philomena, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Predeceased by his wife Hannah, sons John, Michael and William, daughters Julia and Charlotte and his parents Tom and Margaret.
Removal from the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Carnamuggagh, Letterkenny, F92 XE35, at 12 noon on Sunday, April 20, going to his late residence. Family time from 12 midnight until 10am and on the morning of the funeral.
Requiem mass on Tuesday April 22nd at 11am in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny. Burial afterwards in New Leck Cemetery.
Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV, St Eunan’s Cathedral Letterkenny, on the following link: https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny.
Kathleen Gibson, Lifford and Ballindrait
The death has occurred in Letterkenny University Hospital of Kathleen Gibson (née Tinney), Ballyduff Road, Lifford, formerly of Ballindrait.
Lovingly missed by her daughters and sons Martina (Hugh Callaghan), Margaret (Paul Tourish), Seamus (Elizabeth), Majella (Martin Kelly), Donal (Teresa), Ursula (Andrew), her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her brothers and sisters Billy Tinney, Michael Tinney, Martha McKelvey, Margaret Canning, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews and all her extended family and friends.
Kathleen was predeceased by her parents James and Martha Tinney, husband Danny, daughters Mary and Patricia, sister Sadie Sweeney and brother Andrew Tinney, may they all Rest In Peace.
Kathleen will be reposing from 4pm Saturday, April 19 at her son Donal Gibson’s residence, Carrickbrack, Convoy, Co Donegal F93 WT18 and on Sunday from 11am to 10pm with rosary at 9pm.
Funeral from her son’s residence, Carrickbrack, Convoy on Monday Morning 21st April at 11.40 am, travelling via Raphoe and Ballindrait to St. Patrick’s Church Murlog for 12.30pm requiem mass with burial afterwards in St. Baithin’s Church, Cemetery, St. Johnston, Co. Donegal.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://clonleighparish.com/webcam-watch-live/.
Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to Patients Comfort Fund, Medical 2, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Oakfield, Raphoe.
Christy Doherty, Clonmany
The peaceful death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice of Christy Doherty, Giblin, Clonmany, F93V3H0.
Beloved husband of Maura and much-loved father of Fiona, Diarmuid, Fergal, Declan, Ronan and Rory.
Deeply regretted by his son-in-law, daughters-in-law and grandchildren Shaun, Ruth, Kerry, Beibhinn, Oisín, Oran, Laoise, Keelin, Aiden, Iarla, Fiach and Siúin and his sisters Anna Rita, Maria and Geraldine, his brothers in law and sisters in law.
Predeceased by his parents Michael and Annie, sisters Gretchen, Rena and brothers Anthony, Denis and Colm.
Sadly missed by his nieces, nephews and the wider family circle.
Christy’s remains will be reposing at the family home on Saturday, April 19 at 12noon, where all are welcome to pay respects.
House private between 10 pm and 11am and on the morning of the funeral please.
Funeral from there on Monday, April 21 at 11am going, to St Mary’s Church Clonmany for requiem Mass at 11:30am, with internment afterwards in the new cemetery.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Clonmany Mental Health and the Donegal Hospice C/O of any family member or McFeeley Funeral Directors.
Christy’s funeral mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/clonmany.
Mai McGinley, Inver and Ballybofey
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Mai McGinley (née Long) Meenawullaghan, Inver and formerly Meencarrigach, Ballybofey.
Beloved wife of the late Michael, dearly loved daughter of the late Joe and Susan Long, cherished sister of Anne (Paddy) Patricia (Patsy) Elizabeth (Stephen) Carmel (late Sean) also the late Susie (Benny) Maggie, (Mick) Joe (Christeen) and John.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by her sisters, sister in law Mary, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Reposing at the home of her sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Patsy Gallagher, Monellan, Crossroads, Killygordon, F93CR2W on Saturday, April 19 and Sunday April 20th from 2pm to 9pm. Family time please on the morning of the funeral. Parking available at Red Hughes Football pitch.
Funeral leaving from there on Monday April 21 at 10.30am for Requiem Mass at 11am in St Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon.
Interment in Cranny Road Cemetery, Frosses arriving at 1.15pm. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live on https://youtube.com/@killygordonparish.
Danny Fullerton, Buncrana
The death has occurred of Danny Fullerton (Nipper), Hilltown, Buncrana.
Danny is predeceased by his parents Johnny and Mary, his granddaughter Alice, his brothers Eddie, Patsy, Johnny, James, his sisters Roseann, Josie, Kathleen, Sally.
Danny will be sadly missed by his wife Anne his loving family Leanne (Henry), Jonathan (Aine), Maria (Ryan), his cherished grandchildren Harrison, Dreyda, John, Finn, Annie, Una, Oran, his siblings Willie, Mickey, Alec, Charlie, Winnie, Susan, Eileen, his brothers in law, sisters in law nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and the wider family circle.
Danny’s remains will be reposing at his home from 12 noon on Saturday, April 19, where all are welcome to pay respects.
Funeral on Monday, April 21, leaving at 10am, going to St Mary’s Church Cockhill for 11am Requiem Mass, burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Family time from 11pm until 12 noon and on the morning of the funeral. Funeral can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill .
John Barrett, Letterkenny and Rathmullan
The death has taken place of John Barrett, 80, Meadowbank Park, Letterkenny, F92 X6C3, formerly Garrygort, Rathmullan, on the 17th of April 2025, peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Beloved husband of Rosemarie Barrett née Bourke (Mace Middle, Claremorris, Co Mayo), loving father of Sinéad, Treasa, Rosemarie, Saoirse, John and Joseph, and grandad to Ciarán, Donnacha, Ellie Rose, Daniel, Ethel and Ellen.
Sadly missed by his loving family, son-in-law Tony, Treasa’s partner Patrick, Rosemarie’s partner Paul, Saoirse’s partner Ruben, daughter-in-law Fabi, Joseph’s partner Molly, sister Teresa Ferry (Carnamuggagh Upper) and brother Charlie (Drumacloghan), sisters-in-law Mary and Bernadette, brother-in-law Oliver, extended family and friends.
Reposing at his late residence on Good Friday, 18th April, from 5pm to 8 pm and Easter Saturday, April 19, from 12 noon to 8 pm, concluding with Rosary at 8pm on both nights.
Funeral from there on Easter Sunday, April 20, going to St. Eunan’s Cathedral for 2pm funeral Mass, which can be viewed live on the link www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny followed by burial in the family plot in St Joseph’s Cemetery, Rathmullan.
Family time please, on the morning of the funeral. Flowers welcome, or donations if wished to the Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.
Sarah Doherty, Clonmany
The death has taken place on Thursday, April 17 at her home of Sarah Doherty, Cleagh, Clonmany.
Dear mother of James and Daniel. Devoted grandmother, loving sister of Hannah, Tony and Roseanne. Sarah’s remains will repose at Joe and Hannah Tolands’ residence, Cleagh, Clonmany, F93 XY54, from 11 am on Friday, April 18.
Funeral leaving from there on Saturday, April 19 at 10.10 am, going to St Mary’s Church, Clonmany for a funeral service at 10.30 am, with burial afterwards in the new cemetery.
A Requiem Mass for Sarah will take place on Monday, April 21 at 9.30 am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Clonmany Community First Responders c/o any family member, or Comiskey Funeral Directors.
Funeral can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/clonmany. Sarah will be sadly missed by her family and friends, and all who knew her.
Roisin Ruddy, Carndonagh
The peaceful death has taken place at the Mater Hospital, Dublin of Roisin Ruddy, Millbrae Meadows, Carndonagh.
Predeceased by her loving husband, Eugene. Much-loved mother of Noeleen.
Roisin is sadly missed by her son-in-law, Stephen and grandson, Darragh, her brothers, Sean and Robert McCool and sisters, Maureen and Anne, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews.
Roisin’s remains will repose at her home, 8 Millbrae Meadows, Carndonagh, from Saturday, April 19.
Please note the house is private to family and close friends only.
Removal from there on Sunday, April 20 at 12.30 pm for Funeral Mass in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh at 1.00 pm followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Mass can be viewed on church media on https://churchmedia.tv/parish-of-carndonagh-donegal.
Family flowers only. Donations in lieu if desired to Irish Cancer Society c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors.
Anne Teresa Flanagan, Donegal and Fermanagh
The death has occurred of Anne (Annie) Teresa Flanagan (née Byrne) passed away quietly in the peaceful surroundings of Aras Mhic Shuibne Nursing Home in her native Donegal, wife of the late Jim Flanagan.
Deeply loved and sorely missed by her sons Damien (Leona) and Mark, daughter Lorraine (Bill), loving grandchildren Emma, Mia, James and Naoise; brothers Edward, Pat, Mick and her sister Margaret.
Anne is predeceased by her sister May. Fondly remembered by her loving family members, friends and wonderful neighbours. Remains reposing at the Wark Hall, Belleek on Easter Monday from 4pm to 7pm.
Remains will arrive on Tuesday for 11am funeral Mass in St Patrick's Church, Belleek followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. House private to family and neighbours.
Family flowers only; donations, if desired, to the Residents Comfort Fund of Aras Mhic Shuibhne Nursing Home c/o any family member or Peter Carty Funeral Director.
Thomas Borland, Rathmullan
The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Thomas Borland, Red Brae, Rathmullan.
Deeply regretted by his loving wife Cecilia, brother David, sisters Emily, Rebecca, Susan and Eileen, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.
Predeceased by his parents Harry and Lydia and his brother Moses. House is strictly private at the request of the deceased.
Private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. Service of Thanksgiving on Saturday morning, April 19th at 11am in Rathmullan Presbyterian Church. Everyone welcome.
Liam Coughlan, Clare and Stranorlar
The death has occurred of Liam Coughlan, Kildysart Road, Clarecastle, Clare and Stranorlar, Donegal
He passed away suddenly but peacefully on April 15 2025 in the care of the staff of Kew Care Home, London.
Predeceased by his wife, Noreen (O’Brien) and brother, Ernan. Loving father of Yvonne, Liam will be sadly missed by his daughter, sister Miriam, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Cremation will take place in London. Mass to celebrate Liam’s life will be offered in SS Peter and Paul’s Church, Clarecastle, with burial of ashes in Ballard Cemetery, Miltown Malbay. Arrangements to follow at a later date.
Eddie Friel, Killybegs
The death has occurred of Eddie Friel, Harbour View Drive, Killybegs, Co Donegal.
Predeceased by his father Eddie, mother Mary Teresa, brother Hughie and sister Philomena.
Sadly missed by his brother Leo (Marie), sisters Frances, Ann Marie, Christina, Angela, Pauline (Reggie) and Rosanne(John Paddy), nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Reposing at Mc Brearty's Funeral Home, Killybegs on Thursday from 2pm to 6pm and on Friday and Saturday from 4pm-8pm.
Removal on Sunday, April 20 at 1.30pm to St Mary of the Visitation Church Killybegs for 2pm Funeral Mass. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery.
Alphonsis (Phonsie) McDermott, Lecamey
The sudden death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Alphonsis (Phonsie) McDermott, Glenagivney, Lecamey.
Predeceased by his Brother Donal. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sister Mary, Brothers John and James, his Nephew Philip and his Wife Edel and their Children Leslie, Pj, Mollie, Daniel, David, James, Nieces and Nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Phonsie’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh F93 E4FN on Thursday, April 17 at 1pm going to the home of his Nephew Philip and Edel’s Home, 1 Newpark Gardens, Moville.
Removal from there on Holy Saturday, April 19 at 10.10am for 11am Funeral Service in St Columba’s Church, Ballinacrae, Lecamey followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.
Funeral Mass for Phonsie will take place on Monday, April 21 at 11am in St Columba's Church, Ballinacrae, Lecamey. Family time from 10pm to 11am.
Kathleen Kirkland, Carndonagh
The peaceful death has taken place at Carndonagh Community Hospital of Kathleen Kirkland, Ballyloskey, Carndonagh.
Much-loved mother of Jacqueline, Annemarie, Donald, Tracy and Adelle. Predeceased by her brother James Anthony McLaughlin.
Deeply regretted by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, her nieces and nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.
Kathleen’s remains are reposing at her home, Ballyloskey, Carndonagh, F93NP80, where all are welcome to pay their respects.
Removal from there on Holy Thursday afternoon to Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh at 12:30pm for 1pm Funeral Liturgy followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
A funeral Mass will then take place for Kathleen at 11 am on Monday, April 21 at the Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh.
Kathleen’s funeral Liturgy and funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam.
Family time please from 10pm to 10am and on the morning of the funeral.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Palliative Care Unit, Carndonagh Community Hospital, c/o any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors.
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