Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Monday evening, January 5

The following deaths have taken place:

- Don McCrossan, Raphoe and Monaghan

- Bríd Heffernan, Derrybeg

- Patricia Gallanagh, Buncrana

- Colm Doherty, Derry, Sligo and Donegal

- Mary Florence Doherty, Inver

- Timmie (Tim) O’Toole, Derrybeg

- William Gallagher, Cloghan

- Sean O’Neill, Bundoran

- Pat McLoone, Letterkenny

- Josephine Crumlish, Moville

- Cathal Doherty, Carndonagh

- Helen Flannery, Buncrana and Cork

- James Melly, Ballyshannon and Meath

Don McCrossan, Raphoe and Monaghan

The death has taken place on Monday, January 5 of Don McCrossan, Corryagan, Donaghmoyne, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan and formerly of Raphoe Co. Donegal after a short illness at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda in the dedicated care of all the team and with his family by his side.

Predeceased by his darling infant daughters Deborah and Mary, his grandson baby Adrian, parents Mary Ann and William McCrossan, brothers Mickey, Pat, Liam, Tommy, Eddie, Sean and Barney; sisters Susan, May and Lizzie. Don will be lovingly remembered by his wife and best friend Kathleen, his son Adrian and daughter in law Kathryn, his cherished and adored grandchildren Jonathan (Natasha) and Lauren (Jack), his precious and so loved great grandchildren Layla Rose & Lorcán, his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Deery’s Funeral Home, Carrickmacross, A81 C653 on Tuesday from 4pm to 8pm. House private please.

Family Flowers only, donations, if desired to, Drumlin House Patient Comfort Fund, St. Mary’s Castleblayney via the donation box c/o any family member or Deery’s Funeral Directors, Carrickmacross.

Funeral Mass can be viewed live here.

Bríd Heffernan, Derrybeg

The death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of Bríd Heffernan, Factory Road, Derrybeg. Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Mary Mc Ginley, husband Tommy, daughter Sharon and her mother & father in-law; Mary & Charlie Campbell.

Sadly missed by her daughters; Mary, Paula (Declan) & Bríd Anne (Colm), sons; Tommy, Martin, Patrick (Karen) & Eamonn (Sinéad), sisters; Eileen, Nora & Nan, brother Eamonn, 10 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and extended family & friends.

Her remains will repose at her home (F92 E1X9) tomorrow (Tuesday) from 12pm to 9pm and on Wednesday from 12pm to 8pm.

House private after Rosary and on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday at 11am in St Colmcille’s Church, Cnoc Fola, burial afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery.

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

Patricia Gallanagh, Buncrana

The peaceful death has taken place of Patricia Gallanagh, (nee Fullerton) Blackfarm, Buncrana F93 FV48.

Deeply saddened by her passing are her loving husband Paddy, daughters Caitríona, Anne, Jennifer, Gemma & Gráinne; sisters and brothers, the wider family circle and Patricia’s many friends.

Patricia’s remains will be reposing from her late residence from 11am on Tuesday, January 6 where all are welcome to come and pay their respects.

Funeral from there on Thursday at 10.15am going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for 11am Requiem Mass with burial in the adjoining Cemetery.

Mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/cockhill. Family Flowers Only. House private please from 10pm to 11am.

Colm Doherty, Derry, Sligo and Donegal

The death has occurred of Colm Doherty, Derry,  Sligo and  Donegal.

He passed away peacefully at his home on December 31, 2025. 

Loving father of Emma and Ed, and their partners Graham and Claire, devoted grandfather of Aoife and dear brother of Ryma, Finola, Eileen and the late Daniel, John and Gerry. Deeply regretted by all his loving family, cherished friends and neighbours.

Everyone is welcome to pay their respects at W J O'Brien & Son Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, BT47 3PU, on Tuesday, January 6 from 4pm to 7pm. 

Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Mary's Church, Ballybrack, Moville on Wednesday at 11am. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Cancer Research UK.

Mary Florence Doherty, Inver

The peaceful death has occurred in the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny of Mary Florence Doherty, Meenagran, Inver.

Predeceased by her husband Patsy, parents Frances and Michael, and her brothers Andrew (Andy) and twin brother Michael.

Sadly missed by her son John Paudraig, sister Roseann, brothers-in-law Michael, Doug, Damien, Liam and Michael, her nieces and nephews, extended family and very many good friends and neighbours.

Remains will be reposing at Gallaghers Funeral Home, Station Road, Mountcharles (F94 X02N) on Monday, January 5 from 4pm until 8pm, and on Tuesday from 3pm until 8pm.

Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11am in the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses, with cremation afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium Cavan.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if so desired to Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny.

The funeral Mass will be live-streamed here.

Timmie (Tim) O’Toole, Derrybeg

The death has taken place at his home of Timmie (Tim) O’Toole, Factory Road, Derrybeg and formerly of Inishturk, Co Mayo.

Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Annie and sisters, Bridget, Nancy and Catherine.

Sadly missed by his wife Máiread, daughters, Nicola (Darren) and Aisling (Georgie), sons Domnick & Josie, sisters, Philomena, Marie, Theresa, Margaret and Mary, brothers John, Joe & Larry, grandchildren Aoife, Jack, Sophie and Pádraig and extended family & friends.

His remains will repose at Roarty’s Funeral Home, Derrybeg, F92 DN4X on Monday, January 5 and Tuesday from 3pm to 8pm.

Rosary nightly at 8pm.

Funeral Mass will take place at 11am on Wednesday in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Dunlewey with burial afterwards in Magheragallon cemetery.

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

William Gallagher, Cloghan

The death has occurred of William Gallagher, Cloghanmore, Cloghan, and formerly of Tullyhonor, Breenagh.

Predeceased by his parents, Conal and Bridget, his sister, Grace Kelly, December 2024, and his niece, Grace Marley, August 2012.

Deeply regretted by his nieces and nephews, the Breen family: Helena, Liam and Breid and the Kelly family: Mairead, Breda, PJ, Aidan, Séamus, Carmel, Claire, Evelyn and Louise.

Fondly remembered by his grandnephews and grandnieces, extended family members, good neighbours and many friends.

William’s remains will repose at his late residence on Monday, January 5 and Tuesday from 4pm until Rosary at 8pm each evening. The house is strictly private at all other times, and on the morning of the funeral.

The funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday at 11am in the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Glenfin, followed by service of interment in Kilpheak Cemetery, Glenswilly.

The funeral Mass can be viewed on the parish webcam.

Sean O’Neill, Bundoran

The death has occurred of Sean O’Neill, 95 Whitemaple Drive, Church Road, Bundoran and formerly of Short Strand, Belfast.

He passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home on January 4.

Forever loved and sadly missed by his loving wife Annemarie, his beloved daughter Teresa, his brothers Eddie and Willie, sister Brigid and all his nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Predeceased by his beloved son Keith, his parents Joe and Brigid O’Neill, brother Frankie and sisters Margaret, Rosaleen and Jeannie.

Reposing at Breslin’s Funeral Home, West End, Bundoran (F94E92F) on Tuesday, January 6 from 5pm to 7pm

Removal from Breslin’s Funeral Home on Wednesday at 10.40am 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.

Sean’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie. 

Pat McLoone, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Pat McLoone, 14 McMahon Villas, Letterkenny, retired Administration Department, HSE.

Predeceased by his parents, Sally and Peter, brother John, and sister Mary Burke (England).

Sadly missed by his sisters Anne Colhoun (Donegal Town), Mairead Collins (Waterford), Bernie Alcorn (Lisnennan) and Carmel Cox (Dublin), brother Peter (Clare), brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, extended family, many friends and neighbours.

House private at the request of the deceased.

Requiem Mass on Tuesday, January 6 at 11.00am in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny, which can be viewed online at www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny, followed by private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if wished to the Friends of Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member or Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

Josephine Crumlish, Moville

The death has occurred of Josephine Crumlish (née Wilson), Quay Street, Moville. She passed away peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Daughter of the late William and Margaret Wilson. Beloved wife of Paul and much-loved mother of Connor.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her sisters and brothers, Beatrice (John), Patsy (Madge), Bernadette and Mary (RIP) (Paddy), nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Josephine’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh F93 E4FN on Sunday, January 4 at 6pm going to the Wilson family home at Quay Street, Moville F93 D70K, where all are welcome to pay respects until 10pm and on Monday from 1pm to 9pm.

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

Funeral from there on Tuesday at 10.30am for 11am Requiem Mass in St. Pius X Church Moville, followed by Interment in Ballybrack cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on www.movilleparish.com. Family flowers only please.

Cathal Doherty, Carndonagh

The death has occurred at his home of Cathal Doherty (Kinnego), Lower Trenbane, Carndonagh.

Beloved husband of Breege and much-loved father of Madeline (Donald), Caroline (John), Rosemarie (Jeremie), Josephine (Garret), Cathal (Breda), Gerard (Amanda), Breege (Neil Anthony), Dominic (Birgitta), Hugh Martin and Christopher (Georgia).

Dear brother of Packie, Hubert, Eleanor and Sheila.

Deeply regretted by his grandchildren Oisin, Aoife, Isobel, Olivia, Anna, Ciara, Clodagh, Isla, Cassie, Alyssa, Robyn, Erin and Magnus, his nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

Reposing at his home where all are welcome to pay their respects.

Family time please from 10pm to 11am. Family flowers only please.

Removal from there Tuesday at 10:30am to The Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh for Requiem mass at 11:00am followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem mass can be viewed live on http://www.carndonaghparish.com/webcam.html

Family time please from 10pm to 11am.

Family flowers only please.

Helen Flannery, Buncrana and Cork

The death has occurred of Helen (Babs) Flannery (née Cotter), Macroom and formerly of Buncranal and Blackrock, Cork.

She died suddenly on 1st January 2026. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughters Lorraine, Lorna and Aimée, Aimée’s partner Ray; her adored grandchildren Rose, Fíonn, Ardán and Alex; her sisters Evelyn and Mary; extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at Fitz-Gerald’s Funeral Home, Macroom, (P12KX79) on Sunday, January 4 from 1pm to 3pm.

A humanist ceremony will take place at The Island Crematorium, Rocky Island ,Ringaskiddy (P43DD71) at 12 noon on Tuesday.

No flowers please. Donations, if desired to Cystic Fibrosis Ireland or the ISPCA.

James Melly, Ballyshannon and Meath

The death has occurred of James, (Jim) Melly, Bogganstown, Drumree, Co Meath and formerly of Ballyshannon,  at home on New Year’s Day. 

Predeceased by his devoted and loving wife Phil. Very deeply regretted by his brother Michael, and his sisters Mairead (Clarke), Noreen (O’Grady), Mary Melly, Anne Melly, Berna (Cox), his brothers-in-law Mick and Tom, and his sister-in-law Kate. 

He is also fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, extended family and a wide circle of friends.

Reposing at McEntaggart’s funeral home, The Gables, Dunshaughlin, (A85 DE70) from 4pm to 7pm on Monday,January 5. 

Arriving at Glasnevin Crematorium at 2.30pm on Tuesday, January 6. This celebration of Jim’s life will be live streamed here. House private please. 

Also, family flowers only, but donations if desired to St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown, where Jim’s wife Phil received such compassionate care in her final illness, and for which Jim was eternally grateful.

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