Death notices for Donegal - Monday evening, March 3

The following deaths have taken place:

- Raymond Gillespie, Sligo and Killybegs

- Maisie McBarron, Pettigo

- Shaun Martin McClafferty, Gortahork

- Dominick (Dom) Wicklow and Bundoran

- Margaret Fox, Letterkenny

- John Doogan, Ballyshannon

- John Crossan, Quigley’s Point and Muff

- Owen Roe O’Neill, Ballyshannon

- Jean Stewart, Ramelton

- Rose Ann Hoines, Ballyshannon and Tyrone

Raymond Gillespie, Sligo and Killybegs

The death has occurred of Raymond Gillespie, Glenellen, Cloonamahon, Sligo and formerly of Elmwood Terrace, Killybegs, Co Donegal.

Predeceased by his parents John Joe and Bridget, his sisters Rosemary, Laurna and Anastasia, nephew Raymond and his brother-in-law Bert.

Sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, extended family and his many friends in Glenellen.

Funeral arrangements to follow

Maisie McBarron, Pettigo

The death has occurred of Maisie McBarron (nee Simmons), Rosefield Cottage, Aghafoy, Pettigo, Co Donegal. She passed away peacefully at the Donegal Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Jim, much-loved sister of George, Winnie and the late Maggie, Kathleen, Tom, Willie John, Albert and Joe.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by all the McBarron, Simmons families, friends and neighbours. Family flowers only please.

Funeral arrangements to follow.

Shaun Martin McClafferty, Gortahork

The tragic death has taken place of Shaun Martin Mc Clafferty, Baltoney, Gortahork.

Predeceased by his grandparents; John and Máire Mc Clafferty, his aunt Cáit Mc Fadden, and his papa Martin Darcy.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his heartbroken parents; Michael and Sharon, sister Sara, nannie Sheila Darcy, aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family and friends.

Removal from the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top Letterkenny on Monday, march 3 at 5pm going to the family home in Baltoney.

Removal and wake is private for family only, however, all are welcome to attend the funeral.

Funeral Mass will take place in Teach Pobail Chríost Rí, Gortahork on Thursday, March 6 at 11am, interment afterwards in the adjacent cemetery.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page.

Dominick (Dom) Wicklow and Bundoran

The death has occurred of Dominick (Dom) Murray Bray, late of Bray, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Bundoran.

He passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and in the care of Beacon Hospital, Sandyford.

Cherished son of the late Kathleen and Dominick, beloved husband of Jennifer, much loved Dad of Jill, Chris, Matthew and Robert, cherished grandfather of Elio, Iris, Thea, Ben, Hannah, Ava and Kate, dearly loved brother of John, Bríd, Páid, Proinnsias, Eamonn, Mary, Connie and the late Joe, he will be sadly missed by his extended family and friends.

Reposing at his home on Tuesday, March 4 from 4pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, March 5 at 11.00am in the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer, Main Street, Bray followed by cremation in Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W. No flowers please.

Margaret Fox, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Margaret (Peg) Fox née Leigh, Foxleigh, 34 Ballyraine Park, Letterkenny F92 NXF2.

Deeply missed by her loving daughters Susan and Claire, sons Graham (Avril), Douglas (Siobhan) and Neil (Caroline), 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Ann Fox (England), nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Margaret is predeceased by her husband John (2016).

Removal from The Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny F92 XE35 on Tuesday, March 4 at 11am going to her late residence. Remains reposing there on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2pm until after the Rosary at 9pm.

Funeral from there on Thursday, March 6 at 10.30am going The Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed on the parish YouTube channel. Interment afterwards in Conwal Cemetery. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice and Northwest Parkinson’s Association of Ireland c/o any family member.

John Doogan, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of John Doogan, St Benildus Avenue, Ballyshannon.

He passed away peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Our Lady’s Hospital, Manorhamilton.

Further funeral arrangements to be announced later. All enquiries can be made to Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon on 087 2485819. 

John Crossan, Quigley’s Point and Muff

The peaceful death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of John Crossan, Lemacrossan, Quigley’s Point and formerly of Warren View, Muff.

John’s remains will repose at the home of his nephew James and Tina Breslin, Carrickmaquigley F93 WD88 from 9pm on Sunday.

Owen Roe O’Neill, Ballyshannon

The death has taken place of Owen Roe O’Neill, East Port, Ballyshannon. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving wife and family, under the exceptional care of the nurses, doctors, and staff of the Medical Seven Ward at Sligo University Hospital. 

Predeceased by his parents, Frank and Agnes O’Neill, loving sisters Cait and Ann, and brother, Joe; dearest and most beloved husband and best friend of Maura, adored father to his sons, Shane, Eoghan Ruadh, and Barry, and his cherished daughter, Louise; cherished grandad to his ten grandchildren Orlaith, Sean, Callum, Holly, Emma, Oisín, Saoirse, Owen, Joshua, and Charlotte; deeply missed by his daughters-in-law, Mary, Cathy, and Lorraine, and his son-in-law, Anthony; sadly missed by nieces Marie, Siobhan (David) and Grainne (Tommy), and by his brothers-in-law, Tony (Ann) and Gerard (Josephine, RIP) and their families.

Reposing at his late residence on Monday and Tuesday from 2pm to 8pm. Removal on Wednesday from his residence at 10.20a.m going to St Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am with service of Interment in St Joseph’s Cemetery, The Rock, Ballyshannon.

Donations in Memory of Owen Roe to the Patients Comfort Fund at the Ballyshannon Community Hospital c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors or any family member.

The funeral Mass shall be streamed live at www.churchservices.tv/Stpatricksballyshannon/.

Jean Stewart, Ramelton

The death has taken plae of Jean Stewart, née Mc Gonigle), Roughan, Ramelton. She passed away peacefully in Áras Uí Dhomhnaill Nursing Home, Milford.

Deeply regretted by her loving family, Maureen, John and Helen, sons-in-law Stuart and Billy, daughter-in-law Margaret, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother Rev Dr Herbert Mc Gonigle, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Her remains are reposing at the residence of her son John and Margaret Stewart, Roughan, Ramelton. House private please at the request of the deceased.

Funeral Service takes place on Tuesday at 1pm in Ramelton Presbyterian Church. Burial will take place afterwards in Bank Cemetery. Funeral Service can be viewed on Ramelton Presbyterian Church YouTube channel. 

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Áras Uí Dhomhnaill Residents’ Comfort Fund, c/o any family member or Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.

Rose Ann Hoines, Ballyshannon and Tyrone

The death has occurred of Rose Ann Hoines, née McGilly, 2 Assaroe Vew, Ballyshannon, F94 NP48 formerly of Killymoyle, Dungannon, County Tyrone.

Predeceased by her loving husband Peter John Hoines and sadly missed by her children Martina, Kevin (Nikki), Siobhan (Harvey) and Olivia, her granddaughters Ellie and Tallulah, her sister Alice, brothers Frank, Paul and Jim, nieces, nephews and all extended family and friends.

Her remains are reposing at her residence on Sunday and Monday from 2pm to 8pm. House private at all other times please.

Removal on Tuesday morning to St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for 11am funeral Mass, followed by burial afterward in St John the Baptist Cemetery, Galbally, Dungannon, County Tyrone. Rose's funeral mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon.

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