Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Tuesday evening, September 8

The following deaths have taken place:

- Christy Martin, Donegal Town

- Donal (Daniel) Boyce, Creeslough

- Michael Gill, Buncrana

- Hugh Wells, Letterkenny

- Theresa McDaid, Malin

- Margaret O'Donovan, Carndonagh

- James Bonner, Annagry

Christy Martin, Donegal Town

The death has occurred peacefully at his home in Fulham, London, on September 2, of Christy Martin, formerly of Townawilly, Donegal Town.

Loving husband of the late Ann Martin, Brother of Kathleen Donaghy, The Glebe, Donegal Town.

Predeceased by his sister Mary and his brothers Fr Michael, Paddy, John and Leo.

Christy will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his children, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren, his extended family, neighbours and his many friends in London and Donegal.

Funeral arrangements in London - please contact the family for details.

Donal (Daniel) Boyce, Creeslough

The death has taken place of Donal (Daniel) Boyce, formerly Carrigart and Slough Berkshire who died peacefully at his home in Derryherriff, Creeslough, Co. Donegal, (F92T663) on September 7 2026 surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband to Kathleen and loving father to his daughters Andrea (Johnny) and Dors (Phil).

A devoted grandfather to Maiya, Kalan and Myles. Brother to Paddy, Andy and sister Winnie (Oliver) loving uncle to Pauline, Suzanne, Ruth and nephew Pete and his beloved Godchildren Mia and Alezander. Loving brother-in-law and uncle to the Ferry family Edward (Annie), Bridget (George), Liam (Mary), Manus (Frances), Mary (Willie), Monica (Tony), Sarahanne, Rosemary (Damien) and Josephine (Micheal) and all his nieces, nephews and extended family. Predeceased by his Parents James and Mary Boyce sisters Evelyn, Mary Alice and brother Seamus.

His remains will be reposing at his home in Derryherriff on Tuesday, September 8 from 4.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. and Wednesday from 11.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. Funeral Mass in St. Michael's Church, Creeslough on Thursday the 10th September 2026 at 12.00 noon, burial afterwards in Doe graveyard.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-michaels-church. Family time please from 9.00 p.m. and on the morning of the funeral.

Michael Gill, Buncrana

The sudden death has taken place of Michael Gill, Claremont Manse, Derry and Castle Avenue, Buncrana.

Adored father of Anthony and Mary, sadly missed by their mother Sarah Gill, much loved darling son of Geraldine and the late Tony Gill.

Beloved big brother to Anne, Brigid & Maureen and his infant brother James, who died in 1971.

Lovingly remembered by nieces and nephews, wider family circle and friends.

Michael’s remains will repose at Castle Ave, Buncrana, where everyone is welcome to pay their respects on Monday, from 6pm and on Tuesday from 11am.

Requiem Mass Wednesday at 10 am in St Mary’s Oratory, followed by burial in Cockhill graveyard.

Hugh Wells, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place at his home on Sunday, September 6 of Hugh Wells, Dooballagh, Letterkenny.

Deeply missed by his loving wife May, son Nicholas, daughters Pauline, Catherine, Claire, Laura and their partners, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sister Tina Kelly, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Hugh is predeceased by his parents, Paddy and Nora, and brothers Pascal and Decky.

Reposing at Lily Hill Funeral Home & Crematorium, Mountain Top, Letterkenny F92 PX3R on Tuesday, September 8 from 6pm until 8pm, where all are welcome to come and pay your respects.

Service there on Wednesday at 12 noon, followed by cremation. Family flowers only please.

Theresa McDaid, Malin

The death has taken place at Carndonagh Community Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, of Theresa McDaid, Bunn, Culkeeny, Malin, F93 W2V9.

Beloved wife of Packie and much-loved mother of Claire (Mick), Joanne (Shane) and Dan (Linda).

A devoted granny to all her grandchildren, Alisha, Max, Mia, Ava, Danny, Sofia and Charlie.

Predeceased by her father Joe.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her mother Olga, sisters Bridget and Angela, cherished by Rhys and wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Theresa’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh (F93 E4FN) today (Monday) at 7pm going to her home, where you are all welcome to pay your respects.

Funeral from there on Wednesday at 10.10am for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Lagg, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to The Patients’ Comfort Fund, Carndonagh Community Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Margaret O'Donovan, Carndonagh

The death has occurred of Margaret O'Donovan. Carndonagh, Co. Donegal and formerly of Clone, Kilmoganny, Co. Kilkenny and Ballyphilip, Ballingarry, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, after a long illness bravely borne with courage and dignity at her daughter’s residence in Carndonagh, Co. Donegal on Sunday, September 6.

Pre-deceased by her husband Seán, her parents Kathleen and Michael and her brothers Tommy and Michael.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sorrowing family, her heartbroken daughter Terri, her son-in-law Paddy, grandchildren Clodagh and Aoibhín, her sisters Breda (Fetherston), Mary (Lonergan), Nora (Fanning), Anne (Tilbury), Alice (Lahart) and Catherine (Carroll), her brothers Jimmy and Patrick, nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Molloy’s Funeral Home, Callan, Co. Kilkenny (Eircode R95 Y443) on Tuesday from 4pm to 7pm pausing for Rosary and Vigil Prayers at 5pm. Funeral arriving to St. Eoghan’s Church, Kilmoganny for Requiem Mass on Wednesday, September 9 at 11am. Burial will follow afterwards in Kilmoganny Cemetery.

James Bonner, Annagry

The death has occurred of James Bonner, late of Diarach, Annagry, Co. Donegal, who passed away peacefully on September 5 at Larissa Lodge Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved partner of Attie, and much-loved father of Pauline (Donal), Hugh (Mona), and James.

Sadly missed and fondly remembered by Eileen (mother of his children), and Attie’s children, Louise, Celine, Joleen, and Shauna.

Also missed by his brother John (Bella), his much-loved grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, kind neighbours, and a wide circle of friends. May His Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.

Reposing at McGlynn’s Funeral Home (F94 ND68) on Monday 07/09/26 and Tuesday 08/09/26 from 4-8pm both nights.

Rosary at 8pm both nights.

Followed by a private removal to his home in Diarach. House private to family.

Removal on Wednesday to St Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Annagry, for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by burial in the new graveyard in Annagry.

Link to Mass: https://mcn.live/Camera/st-marys-star-of-the-sea-church or live on parish Facebook Page.

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