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06 Sept 2025

Death notices for Donegal on Monday evening, January 20

Death notices for Donegal on Sunday morning, January 19

Death notices for Donegal on Monday evening

The following deaths have taken place:

- Edel Vitalis (née Doherty), Glencolmcille and London

- John Kelly, Stranorlar

- Susan Vera O'Hanlon, Tipperary and Carrick

- John McCrossan, Letterkenny

- Eileen Campbell, St Johnston and Derry

- Don Langan, Creeslough and Clare

- Mary McCafferty, Kilmacrennan and Dublin

- Marie McGonigle, Ballyshannon 

- Phil Boyle, Glenties

- Liam Toland, Carndonagh

- Patricia Fisher, Moville 

Edel Vitalis (née Doherty), Glencolmcille and London

The death has occurred peacefully, surrounded by her loving family of Edel Vitalis, née Doherty, of London, formerly of Glencolmcille.

She is sadly missed by her husband Richard, son Orin, father Jim, sisters Emer (Gavin), Catherine (Stephen), brothers Kenneth (Julie) and Owen (Caitriona), nieces Aoife, Saorlaith and Leah, nephews Josh and Jamie and her wide circle of relatives and friends. Edel is predeceased by her mother Ann, sister Dervla and mother-in-law Catherine.

Her funeral and cremation will take place in London, with details to be released at a later date. A Mass for Edel will be held at St Columba's Church, Cashel, Glencolmcille, County Donegal, on Saturday at 10am.

Donations, if desired, can be made to the Melanoma Focus charity

John Kelly, Stranorlar

The death has occurred at St Joseph’s Community Hospital Stranorlar, of John Kelly, Glebe, Stranorlar,  F93 N6D2.

Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Mary Kelly, Tivockmoy. Beloved husband of Breege much loved father to Marie Bridget (Adam) Shaun (Jane) Rachael, cherished brother of Willie Philomena and the late Bridget Patsy Hughie Susanna and son-in-law Bob. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his loving wife, son, daughters, brother, sister, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren Caitlin, Mandy Sophie Finn Tommy and Jack, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

His remains are reposing at his late residence on Tuesday from 7pm until Rosary at 9pm and on Wednesday from 12 noon until 9 pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral leaving his late residence on Thursday 10.30am for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate Stranorlar at 11am. Interment will follow in Drumboe cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar

Family flowers only please, Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, to St Joseph’s Community Hospital, Stranorlar, care of any family member.

Susan Vera O'Hanlon, Tipperary and Carrick

The death has occurred peacefully surrounded by her family of Susan Vera O'Hanlon Tullaheady Nenagh, County Tipperary and formerly of Carrick.

Predeceased by her beloved husband John, her cherished son Kieran, sisters Rose and Ann and brothers John and Seoirse, she will be sadly missed by her loving son Martin, grandchildren Sean, Roisin and Saoirse, daughter-in-law Mary, sisters Mary, Jane and Kathleen. sisters-in-law Rita and Mary Catherine. nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Her remains will repose at Ryan's funeral home, Nenagh (E45 KN93) on Wednesday from 5pm to 6.30pm.

The funeral will arrive at St Marys of the Rosary Church, Nenagh on Thursday for Requiem Mass at 11am.

John McCrossan, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of John McCrossan, College Farm Road, Glencar, Letterkenny.

Deeply missed by his loving wife Jean, sons Kevin, Eunan, Noel and Brian, daughters-in-law Moya and Maureen, 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, brothers Malachy (Scribley), Liam (Errity, Manorcunningham), Tony (Drumcairn, Manorcunningham), Conal (Derry) and sisters Kathleen Doherty (Derry) and Mary O’Brien (England), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours. John is predeceased by his daughter-in-law Nuala, brothers Patsy and Brendan and sisters Susana McCrossan, Bridget Nee and Grace Monaghan.

His remains will repose at The Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny F92 XE35 on Tuesday from 5pm until 8pm, and at his home on Wednesday which will be private to family only please.

Funeral from there on Thursday at 10.30am going to St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny with interment afterwards in Conwal Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Alzheimer’s Society Donegal Branch c/o any family member.

Eileen Campbell, St Johnston and Derry

The death has taken place suddenly at her home of Eileen Campbell, née Porter, Creatland, St Johnston, and formerly of Brandywell Avenue, Derry.

Beloved wife of Thomas, loving mother of Marina, Paul and her late twins, dear mother-in-law to Kay, devoted grandmother of Daniel, Kirsty, Holly-Anne, Laura, Ciaran and Megan and a dear great-grandmother, cherished daughter of the late Willy and Mary-Ann, dear and loving sister of the late Josie and Tony and a loving aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by the wider family circle.

Eileen's remains are reposing at her home.

Funeral leaving there on Wednesday at 10.20am to St Baithin’s Church, St Johnston for Requiem Mass at 11am. Interment will take place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Rose Byrne, Buncrana

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, of Rose Byrne, née Gallagher, 68A Mill Brae, Buncrana.

Beloved wife of Thomas and much loved mother of John, Valerie McMackin, Stella Lynch, Dermot and Emer Porter. Loving sister of Adeline Browne, Brendan and Martin Gallagher. Rose is predeceased by her loving son Thomas and brothers Jim and Joe Gallagher. She is deeply regretted and will be forever missed by her loving husband, sons, daughtes, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, her wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Rose's remains are reposing at her home where you are all welcome to pay your respects. Family time please from 11pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral.

Removal from there on Wednesday at 9.30am to St Mary's Oratory, Buncrana for Requiem Mass at 10am followed by interment in Burt Cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/buncrana

Don Langan, Creeslough and Clare

The peaceful death has occurred of Don Langan, 3 Main Street, Creeslough, and formerly of Mullagh, County Clare.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Annette, daughter Shauna, son Aaron, grandson Zak, son-in-law Steven, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.

Don's remains are reposing at the Langan family home at 54 Massinass Cottages, Creeslough, F92F6V6. Family time please from 10pm to 12 noon and on the morning of the funeral. 

Funeral Mass in St Michael's Church, Creeslough on Wednesday at 11am with burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/st-michaels-church

Family flowers only please; donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director.

Mary McCafferty, Kilmacrennan and Dublin

The death has occurred of Mary McCafferty, late of Donnybrook and formerly of Kilmacrennan. She passed away at St Vincent’s University Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents, Una and James, her siblings Patrick, Cathal, Una, William, Teresa and Colette. She is lovingly remembered by her sister Lucy, brothers Jim and Hugh, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family, friends and former colleagues at Adelaide Hospital, Dublin.

Removal on Wednesday to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, for funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial at Shanganagh Cemetery.

Marie McGonigle, Ballyshannon 

The death has occurred peacefully at her residence of Marie McGonigle, née Culleton, The Lantern Bar, Belleek Road, Ballyshannon, F94CK12.

Removal on Tuesday morning to St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for 11am funeral Mass, followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan for 2.30pm funeral service. Marie's funeral mass can be viewed here

Phil Boyle, Glenties

The peaceful death has occurred surrounded by his loving family of Phil Boyle, Station Road, Glenties. F94T2T5

Predeceased by his parents John and Maryann, brothers Paddy, John, Gerry , Eamon and sister Mamie. Phil is deeply regretted by his loving wife Bridie, son Philip (Maeve) Glenties, daughters Caroline (Desmond) laghey, Michelle (Paul) Ballybofey, Laura (Shane) Killarney, grandchildren Lauren, Sophie, Emma, Adam, Enya, Ava, Darragh, Ollie, Phelim, Ciarian, Caoimhe, Rosarie, Farragh and Tony, sisters-in law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many friends.

Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral mass on Tuesday at 11am in St. Connell’s Church Glenties, with burial afterwards in the local cemetery. Funeral can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/glenties

Liam Toland, Carndonagh

The peaceful death has taken place at his home of Liam Toland (LT), Carrowreagh Road, Carndonagh F93E5XN.

Beloved husband of Mary and much-loved father of John, Teresa, Daniel and William, Liam is deeply regretted by his sisters, brothers, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, extended family, friends and neighbours.

His remains are reposing at his home where all are welcome to pay their respects.

Removal from there on Tuesday morning at 10.30am going to Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh for 11am Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed live on http://www.carndonaghparish.com/

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Friends of Inishowen Hospice C/O any family member or Kelly’s Funeral Directors.

Patricia Fisher, Moville

The peaceful death has taken place surrounded by all her loving family, of Patricia Fisher, Ballynally, Moville.

Beloved wife of Aidan and much-loved mother of Michael (Fiona), Aphra (Sam), Aideen (David) and Rebecca (Youssef). Devoted granny of Farrah, Isla, Oisín, Lachlan, Ruairi, Davin, Hugh, Tommy, Mikey, Aisha and Aidan. Sadly missed by her brother Michael, nieces and nephew, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Patricia's remains are reposing at her home (F93 Y234).

Funeral from there on Tuesday at 1.30pm for 2pm funeral Mass in St Pius X Church, Moville followed by Interment in Ballybrack Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.movilleparish.com. Family time from 10pm to 11am.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Haematology/Oncology Ward, Letterkenny University Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

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