Death notices for Donegal - Wednesday morning, January 15

The following deaths have taken place:

- Michael Donohue, Milford

- Margot O'Kane, Bundoran and Omagh

- Frankie Heeney, Ardara

- Sally Bonner, Convoy

- Mary Bridget McGlinchey, Ardara

- Theresa Gallagher, Churchill

- Cornie McNamee, Letterkenny

- Jack Kelly, Glebe, Stranorlar

- Nora Sheridan, Letterkenny

- Bridget Gallagher, Carndonagh

- Bernadette Temple, Raphoe

- Nonnie Gallagher, Gweedore

- Annie O’Neill, Culdaff and Dublin 

- Shaun Logue, Kerrykeel

James Boyle, Glencolmcille

The death has occurred of James Joseph Boyle of Ballard, Glencolmcille.

He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Predeceased by his parents, Eddie and Mary and his sisters, May, Una and Brigid.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, his daughters Mary P (Thomas), Cathy Ann (Stephen), Martina (Manus); son Seamus (Nathalie); grandchildren Dylan, Senan, Pierce, Finlay, Ultan, Evan, Ruth, Conan, Fabian and Anna; brothers, Eamon and Padraig; sisters, Anne and Mairead and extended family and friends.

Remains reposing at his home in Ballard (F94 DK71) on Wednesday, January 15 and Thursday, January 16 from 2pm to 8pm. House strictly private at all other times and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass at 12pm on Friday, January 17 in St Columba's Church, Glencolmcille with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. The funeral Mass will be streamed live here.

Michael Donohue, Milford

The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Michael Donohue, Lough Colm View, Forquar, Milford, F92 E6T7.

Deeply regretted by his loving family, sons John, Tony and Paul, daughters-in-law Michelle, Jill and Marian, grandchildren Robert, Kerrie, Grace, Ciaran, Caolin and Niamh, brothers Paddy, Tom, Eddie, Frank and John, sisters Ita, Martha, Nan and Phyllis, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Predeceased by his wife Mary, brother Jim, sisters Ciss, Teresa and Catherine.

Reposing at his home from 5pm until 10pm on Tuesday, January 14 and from 3pm until 10pm on Wednesday, January 15.

Requiem Mass on Thursday, January 16 at 12noon in St Peter’s Church, Milford.

Burial afterwards in Milford Cemetery. Mass can be viewed live here.  Rosary each night at 9pm.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Irish Cancer Society, c/o any family member or Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.

Margot O'Kane, Bundoran and Omagh

The death has occurred of Margot O'Kane (née O'Carroll), Whitemaple, Church Road, Bundoran, late of O'Carroll's Ballroom, Bundoran, and The Monument Bar, Omagh, Co Tyrone.

She passed away in the exceptional care of all at Ballyshannon Community Hospital in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Michael O'Kane (Omagh).

Deeply regretted and forever remembered by her loving family, brothers Brian, Paul and Myles, sister Sheila, her brother and sisters-in-law and all her nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Predeceased by her sister Patricia and more recently by her brother Jim O'Carroll, Kinlough.

Frankie Heeney, Ardara

The death has occurred of Frankie Heeney, Ard Connell and formally Lagunna, Ardara.

Sadly missed by his sister Anne Marie Mc Clay (Heeney), his nephews Lee, Shane and Conor, his brother in law Richard Mc Clay, his extended family, friends and neighbours.

Remains reposing at Mc Cabe’s Funeral Home Common, Ardara (F94 VCK1), Wednesday, January 15 from 3pm until 6.30pm, followed by removal to The Church of the Holy Family, Ardara for 7pm to repose overnight. Funeral Mass at 11am on Thursday with burial afterwards in the adjoining Cemetery.

Sally Bonner, Convoy

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Sally Bonner née Martin, Calhame, Convoy F93 PF85.
Deeply missed by her loving sons Joseph (Bried), PJ (Kay) and Declan, daughters Rosemarie (Willie), Collette (Anthony) and Eunice, daughter-in-law Carmel, brother Billy Martin (Letterkenny), sisters Mary Nugent (Scotland) and Susan Gallen (Scotland), grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Sally is predeceased by her husband Packie, son Shaun, grandsons Shane and baby James and her sister Rose McNamee.
Sally’s remains are reposing at her late residence on Tuesday, January 14 and on Wednesday, January 15 from 12noon until 10pm with Rosary both nights at 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral from there on Thursday, January 16 at 1.15pm going to St Mary’s Church, Convoy for 2pm Requiem Mass which can be viewed live on Craig's Media Facebook page.

Interment afterwards in the Old Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Multiple Sclerosis Donegal Branch and Mary’s Meals c/o any family member.

Mary Bridget McGlinchey, Ardara

The peaceful death has occurred of Mary Bridget Mc Glinchey of Carrickatleava Ardara. Mary passed away peacefully surrounded by her family following a short illness.

Predeceased by her husband Vincent, her father Thomas, mother Mary and her sister Eileen. She is survived by her sons Micheal John (Santa), Thomas (Evelyn), her daughters Anne Marie (Dominic), Martina (Gordon), Eileen (Christopher).

Her grandsons Liam, Daniel, Anthony, Evan and Vincent. Her granddaughters Laura, Rebecca, Anniella and Gabriella. Her brother Michael Thomas (Mary) and her sister Anne, nieces and nephews and extended family and friends.

Remains reposing at McCabe’s Funeral Premises Ardara, Tuesday, January 14 from 4pm to 8pm. Family home strictly private please on Wednesday and on the morning of the funeral.

Removal from her home Thursday afternoon at 12:40pm for funeral Mass at 1pm in The Church Of the Holy Family, Ardara followed by cremation afterwards in Lakeland Crematorium Co Cavan at 5pm.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if desired to ICU Letterkenny University Hospital care of any family member.

Theresa Gallagher, Churchill

The peaceful death has taken place of Theresa Gallagher (nee O’Donnell), Derrora, Churchill.

Funeral mass in St Columba’s Church, Glenswilly on Wednesday, January 15 at 11am followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Funeral mass can be viewed live here. House is strictly private please.

Cornie McNamee, Letterkenny

The death has taken place of Cornie McNamee, 210 Rosuillighe, Letterkenny.

Deeply missed by his brothers Hugo, TJ, Danny and Liam, sister Bernadette, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours. Cornie is predeceased by his parents Tommy and Bridie.

Cornie’s remains will arrive at St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny on Tuesday, January 14 at 6pm to repose overnight.

Requiem Mass there on Wednesday, January 15 at 11am which can be viewed live here. Interment afterwards in Conwal Cemetery. Family flowers only please.

Jack Kelly, Glebe, Stranorlar

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Jack Kelly, Glebe, Stranorlar.

Beloved husband of Peggy, much loved father of the late Ronan, cherished brother of Seamus, Danny and Lorna. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his loving wife, brothers, sisters, extended family, and friends.

Reposing at Mc Cool’s Chapel of Rest, Ballybofey on Monday, January 13 and Tuesday, January 14 from 6pm until rosary at 9pm.

Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday, January 15 at 10.30am, going to the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar, for Requiem Mass at 11am, followed by interment in Drumboe cemetery.

The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish webcam. 

Nora Sheridan, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Nora Sheridan, Coolboy, Letterkenny, F92 NWP8.

Deeply regretted by her loving family, Germaine, Ellen, Frances, John, William, Ann, Robert, Patricia, Patrick, Michael, sons-in-law Martin, John, Liam and Martin, daughters-in-law Ruth, Teresa, Anne and Mary, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, brothers Liam and Alex, sisters Frances and Mary, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Predeceased by her husband William Gerard, son Martin, daughter Claire, sons-in-law Tommy and Michael, brothers Bobby and Neil, sisters Ellen and Peggy. Reposing at her home from 5pm on Monday, January 13.

Requiem Mass on Wednesday, January 15 at 1pm in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny. Burial afterwards in New Leck Cemetery.

Mass can be viewed live here. Family time from 10pm until 10am and on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Sacred Heart Missionaries, c/o any family member.

Bridget Gallagher, Carndonagh

The death has taken place at Carndonagh Community Hospital of Bridget Gallagher, The Mullins, Carndonagh, F93PW7D.

Predeceased by her loving husband Michael. Much-loved mother of Mick, Catherine, Pauline and Mark. Dear sister of Pat McDonald, Three Trees. Deeply regretted by her grandchildren Martin, Michelle, Michael, Liam, Paula, Matthew, Fergal, Kirsty and Muireann, her great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law Eilish and Sheila and sons-in-law Dermot and Liam.

Her remains are reposing at her home from 6:30pm on Monday, January 13 where all are welcome to pay their respects. Family time please from 11pm to 11am.

Removal from there on Tuesday morning at 10:30am going to Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh for 11:00am Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed live here.

Bernadette Temple, Raphoe

The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Bernadette (Bernie) Temple, Townpark’s Raphoe, F93FW29.

Predeceased by her cherished husband Vincent Temple and baby daughter Catherine, her parents Annie-Rose and James Quinn, her sister Josephine and brothers Bobby, Barry and Jamsie.

She will be deeply missed by her loving sons Stephen, Cathal, Austin, daughter Catherine, daughters-in-law Adeline, Maureen, Michelle and son-in-law John, grandchildren Christopher, Alicia, Barry, Gareth, Conor, Ellen, Aaron, Ben, Emma, Jay, Lewis and Cian, great-grandchildren Cora, Luke, Denver and Jesse.

Bernie will be forever cherished by her sisters Ann and Dolly, nieces, nephews her wider family circle, neighbours and friends.

Her remains will repose at her home from 12 noon to 10pm on Monday, January 13 and Tuesday, January 14.

Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday at 10.30am for 11am requiem Mass in in St Eunan’s Church, Raphoe followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice care of any family member or Terence McClintock funeral director.

House private please on the morning of the funeral please.

Nonnie Gallagher, Gweedore

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Nonnie Gallagher, Derrybeg, Gweedore, originally of Dungloe.

Predeceased by his daughter Mary Bernadette, grandson Pol, brother Charlie, sisters Susan, Bridget-Anne, Mary and Margaret.

Sadly missed by his wife Sarah, brothers Anthony (Gweedore) and Daniel (Dungloe), grandchildren; Sarah Diver (Shaun) and Sean Sweeney (Jenna), great-grandchildren; Eva, Neasa, Odhrán, Martin, Gem and John and extended family and friends.

His remains will repose at Roarty's Funeral Home Derrybeg (F92 DN4X) between 4pm and 8pm on Monday and Tuesday, with Rosary at 8pm. His funeral Mass will be held in St Mary's Church Derrybeg on Wednesday at 11am, interment afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery.

The funeral Mass will be streamed on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director's Facebook page. 

Annie O’Neill, Culdaff and Dublin 

The death has occurred of Annie O’Neill (née McLaughlin) (Annie the Mill) of Baldoyle, Dublin Baldoyle Dublin and late of The Mill, Culdaff.

She passed away peacefully at Beaumont Hospital. Daughter of the late Cornelius and Kathleen, sister of the late Rosaleen, James, Patrick and Margaret.

Sadly missed by her loving husband and best friend Pierce, children Paul and Karen, adored six grandchildren Sam (his partner Lara), Ben (his partner Lauren), Eleanor, Jack, Orlagh and Caoimhe, sisters Kathleen and Geraldine, son-in-law Paul, daughter-in-law Niamh, brother-in-law Dick, nieces, nephews, relatives, extended family and a large circle of friends, neighbours and colleagues.

Reposing at Stafford's Funeral Home, Portmarnock, Thursday, January 16 from 3pm to 5pm, with removal on Friday to St  Peter and Paul's Church, Baldoyle for 10am funeral Mass. Annie's funeral will then travel to Donegal and will arrive at Muff border approximately 3pm, to continue to The Mill Culdaff for repose approximately 4pm till 11pm.

Funeral Mass Saturday, January 18 in St Mary's church, Bocan, for 11am. Burial in adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please donations if desired to Irish Cancer Society. 

Shaun Logue, Kerrykeel

The death took place in Selby Yorkshire on December 16, 2024 of Shaun Logue, late of Gortnatra, Kerrykeel.

Shaun’s funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, January 16 in St Mary’s Church, Leeds Road, Selby, Yorkshire at 9.30am.

Deeply regretted by his brothers Barney and Hughie Logue, sisters Eileen McGranaghan, Katty Mc Gough, Sally Friel, Marjorie Friel and his nieces and nephews.

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