Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Tuesday evening, September 30

The following deaths have taken place:

- Kevin McCrossan,  Letterkenny and Milford

- John McDaid, Buncrana

- Margaret McAteer, neé Friel, Fanad

- John Joe Coyle, Gweedore and Slough

- Don (Daniel) Carroll, Ballybofey

- Philip Brogan, Letterkenny

- Nora O’Reilly (née Merritt), Mullingar and Rathmullan

- Gerald Moore, Convoy

- Kevin McCloskey, Killybegs

- Sr Kathleen (Philomena) Gallagher DC, Falcarragh and Dublin

Kevin McCrossan,  Letterkenny and Milford

The peaceful death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Kevin McCrossan, Hillcrest Nursing Home, Letterkenny and formerly Bunlin, Milford.

Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his brothers and sisters, Liam (Eilish), Patricia (Connell), Sheila, Adrian, Celine (Seamus), nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Bridget, brother Denis and sister Bridie.

Reposing at the Eternal Light Funeral Home, Carnamuggagh, Letterkenny, F92 XE35, on Wednesday, October 1 from 4pm until 7pm when those who wish may pay their respects.

Removal at 7pm to St Peter’s Church, Milford to arrive at 7 30pm for prayers and to repose overnight.

Funeral mass on Thursday, October 2 at 11am. Burial afterwards in Milford Cemetery.

Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Peter’s Church Milford.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Hillcrest Nursing Residences’ Comfort Fund and Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital, c/o any family member or Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.

John McDaid, Buncrana

The death has taken place of John McDaid, of 9 Lisowen Green, Buncrana, on September 29 after a prolonged illness.

John is survived by his devoted wife, Hannah; his beloved children; Sharon, Samantha, Julie, and Shaun; and his adored grandchildren; Iarlaith, Rhian, Fionn, Jack, Aine, and Hannah, along with his siblings Gerald, Kieran, Sadie, and Kathleen.

In accordance with John’s wishes, a private wake for family only will be held at McLaughlin Funeral Home, Main Street, Buncrana, on Tuesday, September 30, from 4pm to 7pm.

Remains will repose at St Mary’s Oratory, Buncrana on Wednesday, October 1, from 4:30pm to 8pm where all are welcome to pay respects.

Requiem Mass will be celebrated there on Thursday, October 2, at 10am with burial afterwards in Cockhill Cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired to the Irish Cancer Society, c/o any family member.

Margaret McAteer, neé Friel, Fanad

The death has taken place of Margaret McAteer, neé Friel, Doaghbeg, Fanad, Co Donegal, peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her parents James and Mary, husband Willie, and her brothers Seamus, Charlie and Michael.

Deeply regretted by her sons John (Maria), James (Maureen), daughters Sheila (Mark Tierney), Angela (Damien Lynch) and Marie (Marty Mc Ateer) and her adored grandchildren Gemma, Liam, Jamie, Tyler, Kadyn, Michael, Luke, Jake, Shaun, Cormic, Ciaran, Zoe, Clara, Calum, Amy and Lucy.

Sadly missed by her brothers John and Patrick, sisters Annie, May and Sheila her extended family, neighbours and many friends.

Margaret’s remains will repose at her late residence (F92T289) from 6pm on Tuesday, September 30.

Removal from there at 11.30am on Thursday morning, 2nd October arriving at St. Mary’s Church, Fanavolty for 12 noon Requiem Mass, followed by burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Rosary both nights at 9pm. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired to Tamney Patient Comfort Fund, care of any family member.

The Requiem Mass can be viewed live on the Mc Ateer Funeral Directors Facebook page.

John Joe Coyle, Gweedore and Slough

The death has taken place in Slough, England of John Joe Coyle of Glassagh, Gweedore.

Predeceased by his parents; John and Sarah, brothers and sisters.

Sadly missed by his sister Bridie, in-laws, Patsy, Teresa & Bríd, dear friends, Michael (Dublin) and Naeem (Slough), nephews , nieces and extended family and friends.

His remains will repose at Roarty’s Funeral Home Derrybeg, F92 DN4X, tomorrow, Wednesday, October 1, from 4pm until rosary at 8pm.

Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, October 2, at 11am in Teach Pobail Cholmcille, Cnoc Fola, burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

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

Don (Daniel) Carroll, Ballybofey

The peaceful death has taken place of Don (Daniel) Carroll, Sessiaghoneill, Ballybofey, F93 C3N2 at Letterkenny University Hospital, Letterkenny, on September 29.

Much-loved father of Maria (Glynn), Amanda, Lorna (Cathal), devoted grandfather to Don, Arron, Reece, Alana, Amy, Tara, and Michealla & partners, devoted great grandfather, cherished brother of Michael, Kathleen, Eunan, Sue, Shaun, and the late Eilish, Liam, and Drew.

Predeceased by his father and mother Danny and Catherine, his wife Josephine, his sons Danny and Paul.

Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his brother in law, sisters in law nephews, nieces, extended family, and many friends.

Remains reposing at his late residence on Tuesday, September 30, from 6pm.

Funeral leaving from his late residence on Thursday, October 2, at 10.30 am for Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s church, Sessiaghoneill at 11am. Interment in the adjoining churchyard.

The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish Youtube channel.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to Medical 2 Ward, LUH, Letterkenny, care of any family member.

Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral please.

Philip Brogan, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital on Monday, September 29 of Philip Brogan, Ballaghderg, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, F92 NNK3.

Deeply missed by his loving wife Mary, sons Brian (Yvonne), Martin and Ciaran (Lorraine), daughters Sinéad (Graham), Maria (Barry) and Catriona, 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, brother John and sister Margaret Crossan, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Predeceased by his parents Philip and Margaret, sister Annabell Ward (2006) and brother James Anthony (1962).

Philip’s remains will be reposing at his late residence on Tuesday, 30th September and Wednesday, October 1 from 11am to 10pm with Rosary both nights at 9pm.

Funeral from there on Thursday,  October 2 at 10.15am going to St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed live here.

Interment afterwards in Conwal Cemetery, Letterkenny. Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Friends of Letterkenny Hospital c/o any family member.

Nora O’Reilly (née Merritt), Mullingar and Rathmullan

The death of has taken place of Nora O’Reilly (née Merritt),Mullingar, Westmeath and formerly of Rathmullan.

Nora passed peacefully in the presence of her loving family and in the kind care of the team at Regional Hospital Mullingar on  September 25,  2025.

Nora will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her loving husband Noel, daughter Tammy, sons Shane, Daniel, Robert and Ryan, son-in-law Martin, her grandchildren Meghan, Karen, Blake, Hayden, Maddison, Ashlyn and Lucas, brothers Paddy and Thomas, sisters Frances, Marian, Bernie and Tina, brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Predeceased by her brother Bobby and sisters Ann, Susie and Evelyn. A ceremony of celebration of Nora’s life will take place in Lakeland’s Crematorium, Dublin Road, Cavan, H12 RF78 on Wednesday, October 1 at 1.00pm.

Gerald Moore, Convoy

The peaceful death has taken place at Brentwood Manor Nursing Home, Convoy, of Gerald Moore.

His remains will repose at the home of his sister Yvonne and her husband Billy Smyth, Churchtown, Carrigans, F93PVOF from 5pm -10pm on Monday, September 29 and on Tuesday from 11am to 10pm.

Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday, October 1 at 1.15 pm for 2pm Service of Thanksgiving in All Saint’s Parish Church, Newtowncunningham, followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the staff of Brentwood Manor Nursing Home, care of Terence McClintock Funeral Director.

Gerald is predeceased by his mother Dinah, father William and brother Walter.

He will be sadly missed by his daughter Caitlin, son TJ, and family members Yvonne, Billy and family, Billy, Sandra and family, Joan and family, Jackie, Brenda and family, Teddy, Linda and family, Dorothy, William and family, Jennifer, Marshall and family, Karen, Melanie, Ian, Andrew, Deirdre and family.

Gerald’s family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Brentwood Manor Nursing Home for the amazing level of care he received over the last six years.

Kevin McCloskey, Killybegs

The death has occurred of Kevin McCloskey, Killybegs, Co Donegal.

Sadly missed by his loving family and friends.

No further arrangements will be announced as the family wishes to mourn in complete privacy.

Sr Kathleen (Philomena) Gallagher DC, Falcarragh and Dublin

The death has taken place of Sr Kathleen (Philomena) Gallagher, Daughters of Charity, Mount Prospect Avenue, Clontarf, Dublin and late of Derryreel, Falcarragh. She passed away peacefully in the loving care and presence of the Sisters and staff of the Daughters of Charity, Mount Prospect Avenue, Clontarf.

Predeceased by her parents, Daniel and Bridget Gallagher, her Sister Gracie(Seamus), her niece Marie, and grandnephew Brian, she is deeply regretted by her sisters Anne (Willie deceased), Rosie (Willie deceased), and Bridget (Joe deceased), brothers Frank and Mary, James and Christine, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, the Community of the Daughters of Charity extended family, relatives, and friends.

Her remains are reposing at St Catherine’s Provincial House, Blackrock, A94P2K3 from 3.30pm on Sunday with Prayers at 5 pm.

Funeral Mass Monday at St Catherine’s at 10.30 am which may be viewed here

Her remains will then repose at her brother Frank’s home Derryreel, Falcarragh F92 WR82, on Monday 7pm to 10 pm and Tuesday from 12 noon to 9pm with Rosary at 9 pm both nights.

Burial will follow 11am Mass on Wednesday.

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