Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Saturday evening, January 24

The following deaths have taken place:

- Colette McLoughlin, Wicklow and Donegal Town

- Marion McAuley-Looney, St Johnston

- Richard McCafferty, Glenties and Ballyshannon

- Paddy Clancy, Ballyshannon

- Noel (Paddy) McBride, Dunfanaghy

- Jean Coyle, Raphoe

- Bridie McNeely, Frosses

- Jim Henderson, Buncrana

- Seamus Kelly, Letterkenny

- Patrick McNelis, Ardara

- Aidan Hayes, Falcarragh 

Colette McLoughlin, Wicklow and Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Colette McLoughlin (née Conaghan) of Newcourt Road, Bray, Co Wicklow and formerly of Donegal Town.

She passed away on January 22 peacefully surrounded by her loving family while in the exceptional care of Mary and Gillian Mangan and their wonderful team at Kinvara House, Bray.

Remembered with love by her devoted family, husband Patrick (Paddy), daughters Carina and Suzanne, son Peter, brothers Tom and James, sister Margaret, adored grandchildren Conor, Jack, Matthew, Ella and Niamh, sons-in-law Russell and Colin, sisters-in-law Celine, Margaret, Catherine and Susan, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Reposing at her daughter Suzanne’s home (A98YX03) on Monday, January 26 from 5pm until 7pm.

Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11am in St Fergal's Church, Boghall Road, Bray after which Colette will be laid to rest in Redford Cemetery, Blacklion, Greystones.

Family flowers only, donations if desired in memory of Colette to https://alzheimer.ie/.

Enquiries to Mark Kinsella Funeral Home: 01 2810360.

Donations in lieu of flowers to Alzheimer Society of Ireland in Memory of Colette McLoughlin (née Conaghan)

Marion McAuley-Looney, St Johnston

The death has occurred of Marion McAuley-Looney, Brockagh, St Johnston.

Marion will be lovingly missed by her sisters and brothers Margaret (Michael), Susan, William (Anne), Patrick, Christina (Alan), her nieces, nephews, and all her extended family and friends.

Marion is predeceased by her husband Gerry, brother James and his wife Teresa.

Marion will repose at Kelly’s Funeral Home, Oakfield, Raphoe F93 KP0N, on Sunday, January 25 from 6pm to 8pm.

Funeral from Kelly’s Funeral Home on Monday, January 26 at 10.20am, travelling to St Baithin’s Church, St Johnston for 11am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Richard McCafferty, Glenties and Ballyshannon

The peaceful death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Richard McCafferty, Glen Road, Glenties and formerly Lissacholly Ballyshannon, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Dick and Nora and his brothers Micheal (Mary RIP) and Christopher.

Dearly loved husband of Margaret and beloved father of Karen (Nicholis) and Alan (Dee) and adoring grandfather of Fionn, Iarla and Ailidh.

Richard will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by sisters Mary (Frank RIP), Noreen (Chris RIP) and Deirdre (Michael), his many nieces, nephews, relatives, friends, and neighbours.

Reposing at his late residence, Glen Road, Glenties (F94DY28) on Saturday 24th January from 5pm until 9pm and Sunday 25th January from 2pm until 7pm.

House private outside these times.

Funeral mass at 11:00 am Monday 26th January at St. Connell’s Church, Glenties, with burial afterwards at the local cemetery.

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

Family flowers only please.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the nurses, doctors and staff at Letterkenny University Hospital, to Drs Micheal Cooke and Evelyn McManus and their team for their kindness and compassion to Richard throughout his illnesses, his home help and carers in particular, Rose, Donal Niamh and Emma amongst others and finally Pauline and all the Staff in Glenties Daycare Centre, who looked after him so well.

Paddy Clancy, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred ofPaddy Clancy, Creevy, Rossnowlagh Road, Ballyshannon, F94 EOE4.

He passed away peacefully in the gentle and exceptional care of the wonderful doctors, nurses and staff at the Sligo University Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Paddy shall be sadly missed by his wife Bernadette. Forever remembered by his children; Ciaran, Niamh, Tara and stepdaughter Patti, grandchildren; Ciara, Georgia, Gerard, Ella, Charli, Jude, Sophie, Conor, Son in law Alan, Daughter in law Fidelma, his siblings Mary(RIP),Tommy, Frank, Ann, Catherine, Bernie, Michael, Nuala, Many nieces and nephews that he adored, neighbours and close friends.

Reposing at his late residence on Sunday, January 25 from 2pm to 8pm and on Monday from 2pm to 6pm. Removal from his late residence on Tuesday at 10.15am to arrive at St Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am with service of Interment in the Abbey Assaroe Cemetery.

House private to family outside of reposing times and on the morning of the funeral.

The funeral Mass shall be streamed live here.

All enquiries can be made to Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon on 087 2485819.

Noel (Paddy) McBride, Dunfanaghy

The death has taken place at the Lake House Nursing Home, Portnalagh, Dunfanaghy of Noel (Paddy) McBride, Breaghy, Portnalagh, Dunfanaghy and formerly Falls Road, Belfast.

Sadly missed by his son Adam, sister Collette, his nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his wife, Sandra, his sister Eileen and baby Olywn.

No wake. Funeral Mass in Holy Cross Church, Dunfanaghy on Monday, January 26 at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live/Camera/holy-cross-church.

Jean Coyle, Raphoe

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Jean Coyle, Townparks, Raphoe, F93 EO34.

Her remains will repose at her home tomorrow Saturday, January 24 from 12 noon – 10pm, where you are welcome to call to pay your respects.

Leaving her home on Sunday  at 12 noon going to Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, for funeral prayers and cremation at 3.15pm.

Family flowers only please.

Donations in lieu to The Palliative Care team Letterkenny University Hospital, care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director.

The house is private to family only on Friday please.

Jean will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband Dan, daughters Deborah and Sharon, grandchildren Shay, Kyron, Zara, great-grandson Regge and the wider family circle.

Bridie McNeely, Frosses

The death has taken place of Bridie McNeely, Ballybrillighan, Frosses, F94 EW67. She passed away peacefully at her home.

Predeceased by her husband, Brian. Sadly missed by her daughters May (John), Bernadette, her sons Cathal (Mary), Bernard (Edel), and Fredrick (Patricia) and her seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Bridie will repose at the family home on Saturday, January 24 and Sunday from 1.00pm until 8.00pm. 

Removal on Monday for 11am requiem Mass at the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Frosses followed by internment in the local cemetery.

A one way traffic management system will operate at the wake house. Entry from the Frosses/Glenties Road & exit at Diver's corner. Please follow the signs.

House private on the morning of the funeral.

Bridie's funeral mass can be viewed on the following link: https://mcn.live/Camera/st-marys-frosses-inver.

Jim Henderson, Buncrana

The death has occurred of Jim Henderson, 7 Lisowen Avenue, Buncrana, F93 D9N7.

Jim died peacefully surrounded by those he loved on Friday, January 23.

 Deeply mourned by his sons, Martin, Liam, Sean and Hugh Patrick. He will always be fondly remembered also by his daughters-in-law Elaine and Marie, and by his grandchildren Michael, Megan, James, Shay, Caolan, Ultan, Sally, Emma and Cara.

Also by his much-loved brothers Hugh, Danny, Jackie and his sister, Mary.

As well as all of his extended family, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, relatives, former colleagues and many friends.

Predeceased by his precious and beloved wife Sally and son Kieran.

Jim’s remains will leave McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Main Street, Buncrana, on Friday, January 23 at 4pm going to his home.

Funeral from there on Monday at 10:20 for 11am Requiem Mass in St Mary’s Church, Cockhill followed by Internment in the adjoining cemetery.

Seamus Kelly, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Seamus Kelly Bomany, Letterkenny.

Seamus died unexpectedly but peacefully at his late residence.

Predeceased by his parents James (2005) and Grace (2024), his sister Grace Marley (2012) and his uncle William (January 2026).

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving siblings Mairead, Breda, PJ, Aidan, Carmel, Claire, Evelyn and Louise, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Seamus’s remains will repose in Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny (F92 XE35) on Saturday, January 24 from 1pm to 3pm and again on Sunday from 5pm to 8pm.

Funeral Mass will take place in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny on Monday at 12 noon, followed by interment in Conwal Cemetery.

Patrick McNelis, Ardara

The sudden death has occurred of Patrick (Paddy Phil) McNelis, Brackey, Ardara.

Predeceased by his parents Phil and Kate, sisters Mary Rose and baby Hannah.

Sadly missed by his nieces Mary, Patricia, Kathleen, Mairead and nephews Hugh, Gerry, Philip and John Damian.

Reposing at McCabe’s Funeral Home, Common, Ardara F94VCK1 on Friday, January 23 from 4pm to 9pm and on Saturday, from 4pm to 9pm.

Funeral from there on Sunday going to the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara for Funeral Mass at 11am burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Aidan Hayes, Falcarragh 

The death has occurred of Aidan Hayes Ballyconnell, Falcarragh, Donegal and Cork City, Cork.

He passed away died on January 19 at Letterkenny University Hospital at the age of 78.

He was a poet and translator who spent most of his working life teaching in schools and prisons in Ireland and France.

Originally from Cork City, he spent the last 25 years of his life in Donegal.

His children, grandchildren, brothers and sister, nieces and nephew, family and friends will miss him very much.

Viewing and Memorial Service will take place at 5.00 p.m. at the Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Eircode F92XE35 on Saturday, January 24.

Burial will take place on Sunday at 1.30pm in St Anne’s Church Graveyard, Killult, Falcarragh, F92KP68.

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