Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Friday evening, December 12

The following deaths have taken place:

- Nathaniel Rogers, Letterkenny

- Philomena McBrearty, Killybegs

- Mary McFeely, Letterkenny

- Mamie McLean, Gortahork

- Ann Marie McLaughlin, Moville

- Rebecca Bradley, Killea

- Jane Mc Garvey, Kilmacrennan

- Packie Doherty, Culdaff

- John (Jack) Stockton, Carrowmenagh

- John Barron, Castlefinn

- Ronan Daly, Rosbeg

- Maria McMenamin, Rossnowlagh

Nathaniel Rogers, Letterkenny

The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Nathaniel Rogers, Moorview House, Gortnavern, Coolboy, Letterkenny, F92 K720.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Joan, sons Barry (Lisa) and James (Orla), daughter Janet Slater (Johnathan), grandchildren Paul, Ryan, Shannon, Levi and Ava, sisters Gretta Scott, Sylvia Love and Audrey Sloss, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Predeceased by his sister Maureen Burns.

Reposing at his late residence on Friday, December 12, from 6pm until 10pm, and tomorrow, Saturday, December 13, from 11am until 10pm.

Funeral service on Sunday, December 14 at 2:30pm in Leitir Presbyterian Church. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to the Renal Dialysis Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital and the Faith Mission, c/o any family member.

Philomena McBrearty, Killybegs

The death has occurred of Philomena McBrearty, Bridge Street, Killybegs. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family.

Predeceased by her parents Mary Agnes and Joseph Mc Menamin and her brother Hugh.

Sadly missed by her loving husband JackieMcMenamin, daughters Sandra (Patrick), Sinead (Craig), Carol (Declan), Colette (Micheal), Vicky (Aiden) and Shona (Colm), and her adored grandchildren Pauric, Eilish, Eimear, Lochlann, Donnchadh, Colm, Caoimhe, Darragh, Áine, Oisín, James, Aoibhinn, Sadie, Jack and Annabel, sisters Marymargaret, Bridget, Eileen and Rose, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Remains reposing at McBrearty’s Funeral Home, Killybegs, F94 R8WR, from 5pm-8pm on Friday, December 12 and 1pm to 8pm on Saturday.

Funeral Mass at 11am on Sunday in St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

Mass will be streamed live here.

Mary McFeely, Letterkenny

The death has place of Mary McFeely, née Coll, 10 McMahon Villas, Letterkenny.

Mary’s remains will repose at her late residence from 6pm to 10pm on Friday, December 12 and on Saturday from 10am to 10pm. Family time please on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral from there on Sunday morning for requiem mass in St. Eunan’s Cathedral Letterkenny at 12 noon followed by interment in Conwal Cemetery.

The funeral mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny. 

Mamie McLean, Gortahork

The peaceful death has taken place of Mamie Mc Lean, Baltoney, Gortahork, Co Donegal in the comfort and care of the staff of Áras, Gweedore.

Predeceased by her daughter Roma, husband Jim, mother in law Minnie, her parents, brothers and sisters. Survived by her sons James and his wife Kathleen and her son Paul, neighbours and friends.

Her remains will repose at her home in Baltoney (via Dunfanaghy) F92 W2Y5 with wake on Thursday, December 11 from 3.00pm to 8.00pm and on Friday  from 12 noon to 8.00pm. Rosary both nights at 8.00pm, house private after the rosary.

Funeral from there on Saturday to the Church of Christ the King, Gortahork F92 DP86 for 11.00am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjacent cemetery.

Funeral mass can be viewed live here.

Ann Marie McLaughlin, Moville

The death has occurred of Ann Marie McLaughlin, 123 St Finian’s Park, Moville F93 W31X.

She passed away peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital. Predeceased by her parents Peggy and Charlie, her brothers Andrew and Eamonn and her sister Margaret.

Much loved mother of Tina (Tim) and cherished granny of Eva.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sisters Sadie, Therese, Josephine, and Caroline, her brother Michael, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Ann Marie’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, F93 E4FN, on Thursday, December 11 at 8pm going to her home.

The removal is open to the public, however, the family home is private on Thursday evening.

Funeral from there on Sunday, December 14 at 12.30pm for 1pm Requiem Mass in St Pius X Church Moville, followed by private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on www.movilleparish.com.

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

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to The Irish Heart Foundation C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director

Rebecca Bradley, Killea

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Rebecca (Ray) Bradley, nee Moran, 612 Altaghaderry, Killea.

Beloved wife of Daniel, much-loved mother of Johnny (Annmarie), Danielle, Oisín (Aoife) and Niall.

Dear sister of Neil Moran, Julie Co and Bernie O’Donnell.

Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by her loving husband, sons, daughter, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, brother, sisters, extended family and friends.

Rebecca’s remains will be reposing at her home from 1.00pm on Friday, December 12 where all are welcome to pay respects.

Funeral on Saturday leaving at 10.30am, going to Church of the Immaculate Conception, Killea for Requiem Mass at 11.00am, followed by interment in All Saints Graveyard, Newtowncunningham.

Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/killea.

Family time, please from 9.00pm on Friday night and on the morning of the funeral.

Jane Mc Garvey, Kilmacrennan

The death has taken place of Jane Mc Garvey (née Mc Daid), Ballyheerin, Kilmacrennan.

She passed away peacefully at her late residence, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by parents Charlie and Maggie, sons Jack and John, brother Charlie, sisters Anna Monaghan and Brid McCormack.

Jane is survived by her devoted husband John, daughters Maureen Rodden (Bryan), Karen Connaghan (Liam) and Angela, Fondly remembered by grandchildren Leigh, Ari, Dualtach and Tarlagh, brother John McDaid and sister Margaret Coll.

Jane’s remains will repose at her daughter Maureen Rodden’s residence, Meadow View, Kilconnell, Kilmacrennan, F92DK63 from 6pm on Thursday,  December 11 until 10pm and on Friday, from 12 noon until 10pm. Rosary both nights at 9pm.

Funeral from there on Saturday morning going to St Columba’s Church, Kilmacrennan for Requiem Mass at 11.00am followed by burial in the family plot in the adjoining cemetery.

Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on https://www.churchservices.tv/kilmacrenan.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers to the IMND Association or to the Donegal branch of the MS Society of Ireland, care of Charlie McClafferty, funeral director, or any family member.

Packie Doherty, Culdaff

The death has occurred of Packie Doherty (Sean), Bocan, Culdaff, peacefully at Carndonagh Community Hospital.

Predeceased by his infant son Patrick and cherished father of Jennifer (Jorge) and Paula (Ciaran), and much loved grandad of Oisín.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sisters and brothers, Philip (RIP), Susie, Sean, Bernice (RIP), Anne, Paul, Geraldine and Majella, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Packie’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh F93 E4FN on Thursday, December 11 at 3.30pm going to the home of his brother Sean (Sean), Bocan, Culdaff (F93 D996).

Funeral from there on Saturday at 1pm for 1.30pm Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Bocan followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on www.culdaffparish.com . Family time from 9pm to 11am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Patients Comfort Fund, Carndonagh Community Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director

John (Jack) Stockton, Carrowmenagh

The death has occurred of John (Jack) Stockton (Carrowmenagh, Donegal and formerly of Padiham, Lancashire, England) – December 9th 2025 peacefully at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, while surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Mary Stockton (née McLaughlin) and much-loved father of Joe and Anne.

Sadly missed and remembered by his son Joe and daughter Anne, daughter-in-law Fionnuala, son-in-law Pat, his adored grandchildren Emma, Laura, Jack, David, Peter and Christopher, sisters-in-law Lily, Nuala and Ray, nephews, nieces, relatives, extended family and friends.

Jack will repose at JP Ward & Sons Funeral Home, Sandyford Village, Dublin (D18 C8P7) on Thursday, December 11 from 5pm to 6pm.

Jack’s remains will arrive at the Muff border at approximately 4.30pm on Friday, December 12 to continue to the family home in Carrowmenagh (F93 A6Y3). Reposing at his home from 6pm to 10pm, with the house private thereafter and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral cortege will depart the family home at 10:30 am on Saturday morning, December 13 for 11am Requiem Mass in St Columba’s Church, Ballinacrae followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Directors Facebook page.

Joe and Anne would like to take this opportunity to thank all of Jack’s carers, the staff of the Belmont Nursing Home and the staff of St. Vincent’s University Hospital for all the wonderful care they gave to their father during his time with them.

John Barron, Castlefinn

The death has occurred of John Barron, Drumdoit, Castlefinn.

Cherished son of the late Mary.

Reposing at Lynch's Funeral Home, 50, Castlefin Road, Castlederg BT81 7EE on Thursday, December 11 and Friday from 6.30pm. until 8.30pm.

Funeral from the Funeral Home (via Drumdoit) on Saturday, December 13 at 11.10pm for Requiem Mass at 12 noon in St. Columba’s Church, Doneyloop. Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard.

The funeral home is private please on the morning of the funeral.

Very deeply regretted and sadly missed by The Mc Crory Family and his many good friends and neighbours.

Ronan Daly, Rosbeg

The death has occurred of Ronan Daly, Rosbeg, and formerly of Terenure, Dublin.

Ronan will be sadly missed by his son Jonathan, brothers Bob and Aidan, sister Anne Marie, nieces and nephews, sister-in-law, and especially by his constant companion Mary.

Predeceased by his sister Deirdre and brother Paul.

Ronans remains will leave Shovlin's Funeral Home Sandfield, Ardara on Monday, December 15 at 10.30am travelling to service and cremation in Victorian Chapel, Mount Jerome, Harolds Cross Dublin at 3.15pm. 

Ronan's funeral service can be viewed live here.

Maria McMenamin, Rossnowlagh

The sudden death has occurred of Maria Frances Josephine McMenamin, Corker, Rossnowlagh, at her residence.

Beloved daughter of the late Mary & Dan McMenamin, Corker, Rossnowlagh.

Jo lived for many years in America. She made her home in Braintree, Boston, with her precious son Danny, who sadly predeceased her just a little over one year ago. Beloved sister to Anna/June, Donal, Nuala, Pauline & their partners. Doting grandmother / Baba to her darlings Shelby and Bailey.

Aunty Josie to Timothy, Siobhan and Hannah. Aunty Jo to her many much-loved nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Godmother to Jo-Ann and Stuart. Her much-loved cousins, lifelong friends and neighbours.

Jo will be sadly missed by so many on both sides of the Atlantic.

 Reposing on Saturday, December 13 at 1.30pm to 3.30pm at John McGee & Sons Funeral home, Belleek Rd, Ballyshannon, F94ED21 where everyone is welcome to say their goodbyes. Followed by private cremation. 

Please join her family for soup and sandwiches in Dorrian's Hotel, Main Street, Ballyshannon at 3.45pm.

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