Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Wednesday evening, September 9
Updated death notices and funeral arrangements for County Donegal
The following deaths have taken place:
- Francie McGovern, Dungloe
- Joanie McLaughlin, Carndonagh
- Christy Martin, Donegal Town
- Donal (Daniel) Boyce, Creeslough
Francie McGovern, Dungloe
The death has occurred of Francie McGovern, who passed away peacefully on September 7 at his home in The Cran, surrounded by his loving family.
Deeply missed by his heartbroken family, mother Kate and father Francie and his loving children Callum (Chloe) and Nikea and the apple of his eye his grandson Hayden, siblings (Brid,Margaret,Kay,Patrick,Paul) and all his loving nieces and nephews and extended family and friends.
His remains will repose at his home in The Cran, Dungloe. House is strictly private to close family and friends only on September 8 and 9 and on the morning of the funeral. Rosary is at 8pm Tuesday evening and Wednesday.
Removal from there on Thursday to Acres Chapel for funeral Mass at 11am (funeral strictly private to family and close friends as per his wishes)
No flowers please. donations to Cancer Care West or Donegal Hospice appreciated.https://www.idonate.ie/cause/donegalhospice. https://www.cancercarewest.ie/services/donegal-cancer-support-centre/
Joanie McLaughlin, Carndonagh
The death has occurred of Joanie McLaughlin (Roe), PortRoe, Glasha, Carndonagh (F93 V292), peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Predeceased by her parents Annie and Henry, her sister Anne, her brothers James, Henry and Michael, and her nephew Joseph.
Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her brother Willie Joe and her sister’s-in-law Mary and Sheila, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.
Joanie’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh on Wednesday at 2pm going to her home, where all are all welcome to pay respects.
Funeral from there on Friday at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live on https://www.carndonaghparish.com/webcam.html.
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.
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 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.
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