Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Saturday morning, July 19

The following deaths have taken place:

- Joe O'Donnell, Jersey and Gortahork

- Hughie Boyle, Creeslough

- Margaret Crawford, Letterkenny

- George Mc Hugh, Inver

- Charles Bonner, Ballybofey

- Pat Hartigan, Bundoran, Limerick and Leitrim

- Edgar Scott, Dunfanaghy and Armagh

- John Strain, Dublin and Kilmacrennan

Joe O'Donnell, Jersey and Gortahork

Fuair Joe Ó Domhnaill bás tobann i St Helier, Jersey, ar an Aoine 28ú Meitheamh 2025, aois 51.

Imithe roimhe tá a thuismitheoirí dílse Bernard agus Gracie Uí Dhomhnaill. Fágtha croíbhriste ina dhiaidh tá a dheartháireacha David McNally agus David Ó Domhnaill, a dheirfiúracha Julie agus Marianne Ní Dhomhnaill, a chuid nianna agus neachtanna Fionn, Naincí, Gracie, Úna, Sally, Maureen, Oscar agus Daphne, chomh maith le Brian, John agus Abi, a chuid comharsana, comhghleacaithe oibre agus a chuid gaolta is cairde i Jersey agus i nDún na nGall.

Cuirfear socraithe tórraimh in iúl níos moille.

The death has occurred suddenly on June 28 of Joe O’Donnell, St Helier, Jersey, and formerly of Ardsmore, Gortahork, Co. Donegal.

Predeceased by his loving parents Bernard and Gracie O’Donnell, he is sadly missed by his brothers David McNally and David O’Donnell, sisters Julie and Marianne O’Donnell, his nieces and nephews, Fionn, Naincí, Gracie, Úna, Sally, Maureen, Daphne and Oscar. Brothers- and sister-in-law Brian, John and Abi, extended family, neighbours, work colleagues and a wide circle of friends in Jersey and Donegal.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Hughie Boyle, Creeslough

The peaceful death has occurred, surrounded by his loving family, of Hughie Boyle, Gortnalake, Creeslough, .

Loved and sadly missed by his wife Catherine, sons Edward (Orla), John Joe and Gerard, daughter Grainne (Conor), grandchildren, sisters Jessie and Mary, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his son Hugo.

His remains are reposing at his late residence on Saturday from 3pm to 11pm and on Sunday from 12 noon to 11pm. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass in St Michael's Church, Creeslough on Monday at 1 pm. Burial will take place afterwards in Doe Cemetery. Mass can be viewed live here

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to The Oncology Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Directors, Creeslough.

Margaret Crawford, Letterkenny

The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Margaret Crawford, Glencar Letterkenny.

Deeply regretted by her sisters Monica Crawford (Glencar) and Kathleen Loughrey (Rathmullan), brother-in-law Martin Loughrey, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by her parents Katie and Willie Crawford, brother Shaun, sister Phyllis Duffy and brother-in-law Michael Duffy (Rockhill).

Her remains are reposing at her home. House private please.

Funeral Mass on Sunday at 2pm in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny. Burial will take place afterwards in Conwal Cemetery. Mass can be viewed here 

George Mc Hugh, Inver

The death has occurred of George McHugh, Cranny Lower, Inver, F94 K2W5. He passed away peacefully after a long illness, surrounded by his loving family in Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny.

Predeceased by his parents George & Kathleen and his brother Thomas, he is sadly missed by his loving wife Bried, sons  daughters-in-law, Rory (Maria), Aidan, Damien (Stephanie), grandchildren; Danny, Sam and Finn, his sisters Elizabeth and Rose. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his wife, sons, daughters-in-laws, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, brothers in law, sister in law, extended family and many friends.

His remains are reposing at his late residence in Cranny Lower, Inver, 94 K2W5, on Saturday from 12 noon until 9pm.

Requiem Mass takes place on Sunday at 1pm in St. Naul's Church, Ardaghey, with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to the Donegal Hospice, care of any family member.

Charles Bonner, Ballybofey

The death has taken place of Charles Bonner, Donegal Street, Ballybofey. He passed away peacefully after a long illness bravely borne, surrounded by his loving family in Letterkenny University Hospital.

Beloved husband of Rosemary, much loved father to Kathleen, Francis (Patricia),Joseph (Barbara), Charles, Breda (Mark), Thomas (Amanda) Donal (Deborah), Dermot (Donna)and the late Geraldine (Pat), cherished brother of the late Willie, Sally, Kathleen, Joe, Anne, Jim and Patrick Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his loving wife, sons, daughters, grandchildren including the late Robert, nephews, nieces, brother-in-law, sisters-in-law extended family and many friends.

Reposal of his remains continues at Mc Cool’s Funeral Home, Ballybofey on Saturday from 3pm concluding with rosary  at 9pm. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral leaving from there on Sunday at 10.30 am, for Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar at 11am. Interment will take place in Drumboe cemetery. Mass will be streamed live via the  Parish Webcam 

Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to the friends of Letterkenny University Hospital, care of any family member.

Pat Hartigan, Bundoran, Limerick and Leitrim

The death has taken place of Patrick (Pat) Hartigan (Seargent Retd 28 Inf Bn) of West End, Bundoran, Co. Donegal, and formerly of Clounleharde, Ballyhahill, County Limerick, and Carrick-on-Shannon, County  Leitrim. He passed away peacefully in the excellent care of all at Flannery’s Nursing Home, Abbeynockmoy, Tuam, County Galway

Predeceased by his beloved wife Mary, sisters Bridie, Nancy, and Kathleen, and his granddaughter Sharon, he is deeply mourned by his brother John, his stepchildren Siobhán, Barry, and Seán, his grandchildren, 15 nieces, 20 nephews, and a wide circle of extended family and friends.

Removal from Breslin’s Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran, F94E92F at 10.40am on Saturday to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am. Removal afterwards to The Abbey Cemetery, Rossnowlagh Road, Ballyshannon for burial service. Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie

Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, to the Alzheimer Society Ireland via conation box at Funeral Home/Church or to Breslin’s Funeral Directors.

Edgar Scott, Dunfanaghy and Armagh

The sudden death has taken place of Edgar Scott, Forest Lodge, Horn Head, Dunfanaghy, F92X838 and Magheralin, Craigavon, County Armagh.

Much loved and sadly missed by his sons Daniel and Peter, wife Dawn, his mother Jean, sister Diane and brother Roy, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends, he is predeceased by his father Sammy.

Family time on the morning of the funeral please. 

Funeral Service will be held in the Presbyterian Church, Dunfanaghy, F92 RR44 on Saturday at 10.30 am followed by private cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan at 4pm for family only, please.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu if desired to Northwest Addiction Services, St Eunan's Terrace, Letterkenny c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Directors, Creeslough.

John Strain, Dublin and Kilmacrennan

The death has taken place of John Strain, Artane, Dublin and formerly of Kilmacrennan. He passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family, in the care of St Francis Hospice, Raheny.

Predeceased by his sister Iris, John will be very sadly missed by his beloved wife Nancy, children John and Sinead, grandchildren Dylan and Hannah, daughter-in-law Gill, Sinead’s partner Gordon, beloved Sherlock family, the Strain and McCafferty families, Quinlan's, McGreal’s, Mahon’s and Wood families, nephews, nieces, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Removal on Saturday morning to the Church of St Brendan, Coolock Village, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11am followed by burial in Glasnevin Cemetery at 1pm. The Mass can be viewed live here

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if so desired to St Francis Hospice www.sfh.ie

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