Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Friday evening, April 17

The following deaths have taken place:

- Mary McBride, Letterkenny

- Patrick Gillespie, Donegal Town

- Conal McHugh, Glenties

- Gerard McLaughlin, Quigley’s Point and London

- Patrick Ferry, Rathmullan

- Vincent McGloin, Ballyshannon

- Jack (John) Mackey, Ramelton

- Bernie Craig Connolly, Ardara

Dan McKeever, Killybegs

The death has occurred of Dan McKeever, Lough Head House, Donegal Road, Killybegs, F94 WR27.

He passed away peacefully in Donegal Hospice.

Predeceased by his wife Sadie (2021), his parents, five brothers and three sisters.

Deeply missed by his Sons Ronan and Fr Michael, his daughter in law Angela, grandchildren Lucy and Max, nieces and nephews.

Reposing at his residence on Friday, April 17 from 6pm and on Saturday from 11am. Rosary both evenings at 9pm.

Funeral mass on Sunday in St Mary of the Visitation Church, Killybegs at 2pm with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

Mass will be streamed live here.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Donegal Hospice care of any family member.

Mary McBride, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of Mary McBride (née McGillion), Woodland, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal (F92 R862).

She passed away peacefully, after a short illness, surrounded by her family and in the wonderful care of the staff of St Eunan’s Nursing Home, Letterkenny.

Mary will be very sadly missed by her loving and devoted husband Jimmy (James), son Colin, daughters Cathy and Orla, son-in-law Darragh, daughter-in-law Cathy, her beautiful grandchildren Morgan, Rae, Colleen, Millie, Danny, Dearbhla, Conn and Elsie.

Deeply regretted by her family circle, friends and neighbours.

Reposing at her late residence on Friday, April 17 from 4.00pm to 9.00pm and on Saturday, April 18 from 2pm to 9pm

Family time, please, on the morning of the funeral.

Funeral Mass in the Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine, Letterkenny, (F92 PN81) at 1.00pm on Sunday, which can be viewed online at the Church of the Irish Martyrs YouTube channel  followed by private cremation.

Family flowers only, please. donations in lieu, if wished, to the Donegal Hospice c/o Paschal Blake, Funeral Director, Stoney Arch, New Line Road, Letterkenny.

Patrick Gillespie, Donegal Town

The death has occurred of Patrick(Pat) Gillespie, Drumenagh, Lough Eske, Donegal Town.
He passed away peacefully in Sligo Hospice surrounded by his loving family. Sadly missed by his loved ones, family and friends.

Pat’s remains will repose in Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal Town, F94 FX3A from 3pm until 7pm on Friday, April 17 with removal to St Mary’s Church, Killymard at 7:00pm to reside over night.

Pat’s requiem Mass will take place on Saturday at 11am with burial immediately afterwards in the local cemetery.

Family flowers only donation is so desired in lieu of flowers to Donegal Solace Centre in memory of Patrick.

Conal McHugh, Glenties

The peaceful death has occurred of Conal McHugh , Narin Road, Glenties, surrounded by his loving family.

Predeceased by his parents Jim and Annie, and baby son in infancy .

Conal will be sadly missed by his wife Breid, daughter Mary, son-in-law Gerard, grandchildren Oisín and Finn.

Brother Willie (Carmel) and sister Mary (Pat), nephews, nieces, neighbours and many friends.

Conal’s remains will repose at Shovlin’s Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara (F94A250) on Thursday, April 16 from 5.30pm until 8.30pm, and on Friday from 1.30pm until 8pm followed by removal to St Connell’s Church, Glenties to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass on Saturday morning April 18th at 11am with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

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

Family flowers only please donation in lieu if desired to palliative care c/o any family member or James McGuinness, Funeral Directors, Main Street, Glenties.

Gerard McLaughlin,  Quigley’s Point and London

The death has occurred of Gerard McLaughlin, Whiston Road, London and formerly Quigley’s Point.

Beloved husband of Ann and cherished father of Margaret and Michael.

Dear brother of Frances Arbuckle, Marian McGonagle and Thomas (Tom) McLaughlin.

Predeceased by his brothers Michael, Christy and Willie James.

Deeply mourned and will be forever missed by his loving wife, son, daughter, four grandchildren, one great-grandchild, sisters, brother, extended family and friends.

Gerard’s remains will be reposing at his sister Frances Arbuckle’s home, Birdstown, Burnfoo on Thursday, April 16 from 5.00pm where all are welcome to pay respects.

Removal from there on Saturday at 1.15pm to St Columba’s Church, Drung for Requiem Mass at 2.00pm followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.

Requiem Mass can be viewed on Mcn media live Drung. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am.

Patrick Ferry, Rathmullan

The death has occurred, in his 92nd year, of Patrick (Paddy) Ferry, late of Sienna, Drogheda, Co. Louth, Lahardan, Rathmullan, Co. Donegal and Divine Word Missionaries, Roscommon.

He passed away peacefully after a long illness, bravely borne.

Paddy, beloved husband of the late Patricia (Pat, née McEvoy). Predeceased by his brother Charlie and sister-in-law Rita. Deeply regretted by his nieces, nephews, cousins, goddaughter Grace, brother-in-law Ben and extended family.

Reposing at the home of Mary McDonnell, Moon Haven, Oulster Lane, Drogheda (A92 EHW5) on Friday from 5pm until 7pm.

Removal on Saturday afternoon at 1.30pm to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Drogheda arriving for Funeral Mass at 2pm which can be viewed live here. Burial afterwards in Newtown Cross Lawn Cemetery.

Vincent McGloin, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Vincent McGloin on December 29, 2025, late of Upper Abbey, Ballyshannon and New Jersey, USA.

Deeply regretted by his loving family, brothers, Joe (Breda), Alo (Francis), sisters-in-law Geri(Francis), Dina(Benny), nieces & nephews, grand nieces & nephews.

Predeceased by his brothers Benny, John (Maureen), Francis, sisters Catherine Albury (Joe), Anna Loughlin (Andrew), Mary Slattery (Jack).Nephews John Loughlin, John McGloin. Sisters-in-law Maureen Pettett Mc Gloin, Mary McGovern McGloin.

Sadly missed by his many friends, and neighbours.

Vincent, born into a farming family, spent his younger years as a pupil of De La Salle and working on the farm.

During the summer he enjoyed salmon fishing on the Erne estuary. He had a great interest in sport, especially Gaelic football and spoke keenly about the local team Abbey Shamrocks.

In the mid sixties, like many of that era he emigrated to England, traveling on to the USA shortly after that. In the USA he began working with the Local 15 iron workers union, in Hartford, Connecticut, of which he was a proud member for over fifty years.

On his retirement he moved from Hartford to New Jersey, and he split his time between there and his home in the Abbey. As an avid reader, he would be seen with his favorite newspapers, and often regaled us with interesting stories from them.

Late in 2025 he was admitted to hospital, and after a short illness he passed away peacefully in his sleep.

Interment of his ashes at the Abbey Cemetery, Ballyshannon, on Saturday, April 18 at 3pm.

Jack (John) Mackey, Ramelton

The peaceful death has taken place, after a short illness, of Jack (John) Mackey, Church Street, Ramelton, F92 F4W6.

Predeceased by his parents, Deish and Susan and his brother David.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his loving fiancée Beryl, daughter Laine, granddaughter Riley, stepsons Kieran and Ryan, brother Jim (Teresa) and George (Yana), sisters Frances (Gerry) and Nora, sister-in-law Melek, nieces and nephews Michelle, Rachel, Alex, Myles, Marcella, Claudia, Claire (Halim), Michelle (Andrew) and Sharon (Fergal), extended family and friends.

Reposing at his home today, Thursday, April 16 from 6pm until 10pm and on Friday from 12noon until 10pm.

Requiem Mass on Saturday at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton.

Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Mass can be viewed on Church Services TV St Mary’s Church Ramelton. 

Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Bernie Craig Connolly, Ardara

The peaceful death has occurred of Bernie Craig Connolly, 20 Drumaghy Park, Ardara, Co. Donegal, surrounded by her loving family and in the wonderful care of the staff at Donegal Hospice.

Beloved mother to Craig and Saragh, Bernie will be sadly missed by her sisters Bridget and Rosemary, brothers John (Patricia), Leonard (Mary), Paddy (Jean), nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by her parents Frank and Mona, brother Frankie and her husband Pete.

Her remains will repose at McCabe’s Funeral Home on Thursday, April 16 from 12pm to 9pm and on Friday, April 17, from 12pm to 6pm, followed by removal to the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara at 7pm.

Requiem Mass will take place at 11am on Saturday, April 18 followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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