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07 Oct 2025

Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Tuesday morning, October 7

Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Sunday evening, October 5

The following deaths have taken place:

- Bridget Lennon, London and Bruckless

Eileen McDermott, (née Doherty), Birmingham, Roscommon and Clonmany

- Thomas Harley, Wicklow, New York and Donegal

- Teresa Gallagher, Glenties

- Gretta Sweeney, Dunfanaghy

- Violet Phillips, Bundoran

- Susan Corr, Carndonagh

- Sadie McKelvey, Fintown

- Maryrose Carr, Drimarone

Bridget Lennon, London and Bruckless

The death has occurred of Bridget (Breege) Lennon, née McNern, Winchmore Hill, London and formerly Church View, Bruckless. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side.

Predeceased by her parents Joe and Maggie McNern, she is sadly missed and lovingly remembered by husband Matty, daughter Sharon, sons Mark and Barry, daughter-in-laws Maxine and Sophy, much adored grandmother of James, Ellie, Jack, Matthew, Bea and Molly, brothers Brian, Sean, Jim, Martin, sisters Margaret and Geraldine, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-laws, nieces, nephews, dear friend Nanda and wide circle of friends in Ireland and London.

Funeral Mass on Thursday, October 16 at St Monica’s Church, Stonard Road, Palmers Green, London N13 4DJ. Mass can be viewed on the St Monica’s webcam.

Eileen McDermott, Birmingham, Roscommon and Clonmany

The death has occurred of Eileen McDermott, née Doherty, Birmingham, UK, late of Scrine, Rahara, County Roscommon and formerly of Clonmany.

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her loving husband Frank, daughter Nicola, son Francis, grandsons William, Rory and Ellis, granddaughter Clementine, daughter-in-law Hannah, brothers Colm and Bernard, sister Mary Frances, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. Eileen is predeceased by her parents Barney and Madge.

Her remains are reposing at Hamrock's Funeral Home, Athleague, F42CC92 on Thursday from 5.30pm to 7pm followed by removal to Church of Mary Immaculate, Rahara. 

Mass of the Resurrection on Friday at 11am with burial afterwards in Rahara Cemetery. 

Thomas Harley, Wicklow, New York and Donegal

The peaceful death has taken place of Thomas (Tom) Harley of Bray, County Wicklow and New York, and formerly of Mullaghderg Mountain Pasture, County Donegal.

He is sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his beloved wife and best friend Kay (Catherine), his adored children Owen, Caitríona and Aoife, much loved grandchildren Amaya, Isibéal, Chloé and Tommie, son-in-law Gary, and all his extended family and friends here and across the pond.

His remains are reposing in Colliers Funeral Home, Old Connaught Avenue, Bray on Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm. 

Funeral Mass will take place in St Peter’s Church, Little Bray on Thursday at 12noon, followed by burial in Springfield Cemetery.

Teresa Gallagher, Glenties

The death has occurred of Teresa Gallagher, 71 Ard Connell, Glenties, F94 H9T1. She passed away peacefully in Harbour Lights Nursing Home, Killybegs surrounded by her loving family.

Sadly missed by her niece Mary Teresa Lawne (John) nephews Connie Bennett (Sally), Gerry Bennett RIP (Anne), grandnieces and grandnephews, friends and neighbours.

Her remains are reposing at her late home in 71 Ard Connell, Glenties, F94 H9T1 on Tuesday from 2pm to Rosary at 9pm.

Requiem Mass in St Connell's Church on Wednesday at 11am with burial afterwards in local cemetery.

Gretta Sweeney, Dunfanaghy

The peaceful death has occurred of Gretta Sweeney, Asheen, Kill, Dunfanaghy, F92RX24, formerly of Main Street, Falcarragh.

Predeceased by her parents Cassie and Michael, her brothers John, Maurice, Terry, Michael and her sister Chrissie she is sadly missed by her loving sister Mary McAuliffe and her many nieces and nephews.

Her remains are reposing at her late home on Tuesday from 11am until Rosary at 9pm. House strictly private after the Rosary and on morning of funeral.

Requiem Mass in Holy Cross Church, Dunfanaghy on Wednesday at 1pm followed by burial afterwards in St Fionan's graveyard Falcarragh. Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam

Violet Phillips, Bundoran

The death has taken place of Violet Phillips, née Carberry, formerly of Ellesmere Court, Dinglei Coush, Bundoran. She passed away peacefully in the excellent care of all at Arás Mhic Suibhné Nursing Home, Laghey.

Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Martha Carberry and her beloved husband Jack Phillips; forever remembered, loved and sadly missed by her brothers Johnnie, Jim, Frank and Eric, her sisters-in-law Pearl, Mollie and Jen and all her nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews, relatives, neighbours and extended family and friends, especially all in Arás Mhic Suibhné.

Her remains are reposing at Breslin’s Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran, F94E92F, on Tuesday from 5pm to 7pm. All welcome.

Removal from the Funeral Home at 10.40am on Wednesday to arrive at the Church of Ireland, Bundoran for a Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance for the life of Violet at 11am. Removal afterwards to Finner Graveyard, Bundoran for Service of Interment. Violet’s Funeral Service can be viewed live on Breslin Funeral Home & Cremation Services Facebook page

Susan Corr, Carndonagh

The peaceful death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Susan Corr, 14 Hawthorn Meadows. Carndonagh.

Predeceased by her grandparents, and her aunts, uncles and cousins, Susan is a much-loved daughter of Paddy and Anna. She is deeply regretted and sorely missed by her aunts, uncles, her many cousins, her extended family, friends and neighbours.

Removal from Susan’s late residence on Tuesday morning at 10:30am to The Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh for 11:00am Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam 

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Blaine McCarron- Kelly’s Funeral Directors.

Sadie McKelvey, Fintown

The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital, Letterkenny, of Sadie McKelvey, née Barclay, Glenamohill, Fintown, F94 XN84.

Sadie is predeceased by her husband Andy, brother Francie and sisters Minnie and Rose. She is survived by her sisters Helen, Mona and Marita, nieces, nephews, neighbours and many friends. May She Rest in Peace.

Family time on the morning of the funeral. 

Requiem Mass on Tuesday in St Colmcille's Chapel, Fintown, at 11 am, with burial afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. The Funeral Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/fintown

Maryrose Carr, Drimarone

The death has occurred of Maryrose Carr, Drumnaherk, Mountcharles, F94 V290, and formerly of Carnbeigh, Clar, Donegal Town. She passed away peacefully at home. 

Predeceased by her parents Seamus and Mary and her sisters Baby Mary and Bernie, she is sadly missed by her heartbroken partner Paul, sisters Margaret (Colm), Fidelma (Andrew), nephew Cailean (Denise) and grandniece Harper Rose.

House private to family on the morning of the funeral please.

Requiem Mass in St Agatha’s Church, Clar on Tuesday at 1pm followed burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Maryrose’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam

If you have a death or an obituary you wish to have included on Donegal Live, Letterkenny Live or Inish Live, e-mail news@donegallive.ie.

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