Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Sunday morning, January 18

The following deaths have taken place:

- Felim Patrick Quinn, Ballybofey 

- Sr Catherine McMorrow, Ballyshannon and Leitrim

- Michael McBrearty, Inver

- Billy Coyle, Buncrana

- Fr Seamus Meehan, Dungloe

- Beesie Rodgers, Glenties

- Gilbert Brown, Inch 

- Helen McLoughlin, Bundoran and Edinburgh

- Sheila Coll, Falcarragh

- Sean Whyte, Cork and Donegal

Felim Patrick Quinn, Ballybofey 

The death has occurred of Felim Patrick Quinn, Donegal Street, Ballybofey.

Beloved son of the late Paddy and Maureen, dearly loved father to Leanán, and much-loved brother of Deirdre, Grainne and the late Cormac. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his son, sisters, nieces Caoimhne and Darseigh, nephew Cahán, extended family and friends.

Reposing at the family home on Monday, January 19, from 6.00pm until 9.00pm and on Tuesday from 12 noon until 9.00pm, with Rosary both nights at 9.00pm.

Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday at 10.30am for Requiem Mass at 11.00am in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar, followed by interment in Drumboe Cemetery.

The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish webcam.

Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Sr Catherine McMorrow, Ballyshannon and Leitrim

The death has occurred of Sr Catherine McMorrow, Convent of Mercy, Ballyshannon and Manorhamilton, and formerly Ballinaglera, Co. Leitrim.

Sadly missed by the Sisters of Mercy Community, Ballyshannon, and the wider Mercy Community of the Northern Branch, her brother-in-law Pauric, her nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, and her many friends and colleagues.

Reposing at St Catherine’s Convent of Mercy, College Street, Ballyshannon, F94 D309, on Monday, January 19, from 4.00pm until 7.00pm.

Leaving Ballyshannon at 7.15pm to be received at St. Clare’s Church, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim, at 8.00pm.

Mass of the Resurrection on Tuesday, January 20, at 11.30am, followed by interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Sr. Catherine’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live here.

Michael McBrearty, Inver

The death has occurred of Michael McBrearty, Castleogary, Inver, who passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, aged 82, surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband, loving and adored dad to Julie, Michelle, Paul, Jacqui and Chris, and dear father-in-law. Much-loved grandad/grandpa to Michael, Aidan, Lucy, Alanna, Evan, Matthew, Evelyn, Harriet, Leah, Conor and Erin. R.I.P.

Special thanks to all the staff and team on Ward 50 at UHCW Hospital who cared for Michael with kindness and respect.

Reception into Christ the King Catholic Church on Wednesday, February 4 at 6.00pm. Requiem Mass will take place on Thursday 5th February 2026 at 10.30am, followed by burial at Canley Crematorium, Coventry.

The Requiem Mass will be livestreamed on Thursday, February 4 2026 at 10.30am.

No flowers please. Donations, if desired, to Age UK.

Further details available from Heart of England Co-op Funerals, 11 Lower Holyhead Road, Coventry CV1 3AX. Telephone 024 7622 5826.

Billy Coyle, Buncrana

The death has taken place in Buncrana Community Hospital of Billy Coyle, Castle Ave, Buncrana.

Predeceased by his wife Eileen and parents William and Teresa RIP.

Dear Father of Susie (Jas), brother of Maureen and Teresa, brother-in-law of Sean (Imelda R.I.P.) and sadly missed by his family and life-long friends.

Remains will be reposing at his residence from 5.30pm on Sunday, January 18.

Funeral from there on Tuesday, 20th January, at 9.20am, going to St Mary’s Oratory Buncrana for 10am requiem mass, with burial afterwards in Cockhill cemetery.

Family time from 11 pm until 11am.

Fr Seamus Meehan, Dungloe

The peaceful death has taken place in Dungloe Community Hospital of Fr. Seamus Meehan, former Parish Priest of Templecrone Parish.

Predeceased by his brother Sean, sisters Nora and Kathleen.

Sadly missed by his nieces Carmel, Lorna, and Kathyrn and nephews James and Pauric and all his cousins.

His remains will repose in McGlynn’s Funeral Home, Dungloe, F94ND68, on Sunday, January 18 from 3pm with Rosary at 8pm and on Monday from 3pm with removal to St. Crona’s Church Dungloe for 6pm.

Rosary will take place in the Church at 8pm on Monday evening.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 12 noon with interment in Maghery Cemetery.

Beesie Rodgers, Glenties

The death has taken place of Beesie Rodgers (Bridget), nee McDyer, of Derries, Glenties, Co. Donegal, peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Predeceased by her son, John Plunkett, who passed away in infancy, her sister Nan, brother-in-law Packie Boyle, and nephew Packie Boyle.

Beloved wife of John, cherished mother to Philip, Mary (Pat), Noreen (Kieran) and Martina (Pat) and adoring grandmother to David, Denise, Shaun, Martin, Jack, Cian, Sorcha and Matthew.

Beesie’s remains will repose at Shovlin’s funeral home, Sandfield, Ardara, F94A250, on Sunday, 18th January, from 2pm until 7pm.

Funeral mass in St Connell’s Church, Glenties on Monday  at 11am, with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

Funeral mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/glenties

House private on the morning of the funeral.

Forever missed by all her very close, wonderful friends, neighbours and carers.

The family would like to express their sincere thanks to all who cared for Beesie.

Gilbert Brown, Inch 

The peaceful death has taken place in Lanzarote of Gilbert Brown, The Spinnaker Bar, formerly of Grange, Inch Island F93 CF74.

Predeceased by his cherished wife Hazel.

Deeply saddened by his passing are sons Steven (Angela), Garrett (Philippa), Raymond (Siran) and daughter Nicola.

Gilbert will be lovingly remembered by his cherished grandchildren Connor, Emma, Ruby and Coral; sisters and sister and brothers-in-law; nieces and nephews, friends and neighbours and wider family circle.

Gilbert will be reposing from his late residence, Grange, Inch from 3pm on Saturday 17th January where all are welcome to come and pay their respects.

Funeral cortege leaving there on Monday, January 19 at 11am travelling to Christ Church, Buncrana for Funeral Service at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

House private please from 10pm to 12pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to Buncrana RNLI C/o any family member or Porter Funeral Directors.

Helen McLoughlin, Bundoran and Edinburgh

The death has occurred of Helen McLoughlin, Edinburgh, and formerly of Bundoran, Co. Donegal, who was found tragically deceased at her home in South Lome Place, Edinburgh, on Monday, September 22, 2025.

Beloved daughter of the late Patrick and Kathleen McLoughlin. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her brothers Enda and Donal, relatives and friends.

She will be missed terribly by all who knew her. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

The scattering of Helen’s ashes will take place at Dowie’s Mill Lane, Cramond Bridge, Edinburgh, at 11.00am on Saturday, January 24, to which family and friends are warmly invited.

Refreshments afterwards in the Bow Bar, 80 West Bow, Edinburgh, EH1 2HH.

Sheila Coll, Falcarragh

The death has occurred of Sheila Coll (née McNulty), Swords, Co. Dublin, and formerly of London and Falcarragh, Co. Donegal, who passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Swords Nursing Home.

Beloved wife of the late Don. Sadly missed by her loving daughters Caroline and Michelle, son-in-law Noel, grandchildren Siobhan and Liam, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Removal on Wednesday, January 21, to St. Cronan’s Church, Brackenstown, arriving for 10.00am Mass, followed by funeral to Dardistown Crematorium.

The Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the church webcam.

Sean Whyte, Cork and Donegal

The death has taken place peacefully at Marymount, of Sean Whyte, Rochestown, Cork and formerly of Donegal.

Much loved husband of Sheila, adored dad of Killian and Ronan, dear brother of Patrick, Fidelis and Concepta, predeceased by his parents Brendan and Peggy; sadly missed by his wife and family, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

His remains are reposing at the Temple Hill Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road of Jerh. O’Connor Ltd on Sunday from 3pm to 4pm.

Requiem Mass at 11am on Monday in St Columba’s Church, Douglas, followed by burial in St John’s Cemetery, Ballinrea.

No flowers please. Donations in lieu to the Irish Cancer Society

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