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06 Sept 2025

Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday evening, October 31, 2023

The following deaths have taken place:

Imelda McAnally, Blackrock, Dublin / Moville

Borys Kalov, Churchtown, Kilcar and formerly Luhansk, Ukraine

Akie O'Donnell, 13 Willowbrook, Letterkenny

William James (Billy) Davis, Glenmaquin, Letterkenny

Danny (White Tam) Friel, Gortnatra, Kerrykeel

John Gerard Gallagher, Dunfanaghy

- Yvonne McGarrigle, Bundoran 

- Paddy McGlynn, Donegal Town 

John Morrow, Donegal Town 

- Jacqueline Travers (née Price), Mountcharles

Imelda McAnally Blackrock, Dublin / Moville
The death has occurred of Imelda McAnally, Blackrock, Co. Dublin and formerly of Moville, Co. Donegal. October 28, 2023. Adored aunt of Barbara, Máirin and Eímear and sister of the late James, Ciarán and Ray.

Peacefully, in her 97th year, at home with her devoted family. She will be deeply missed by her loving nieces Máire and Niamh, nephews Conor and Aonghus, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces, great-grandnephews, extended family and many dear friends.

Imelda will be reposing on Wednesday evening 5pm to 7pm in Fanagan’s Funeral Home, Monkstown, A94XK28. Funeral Mass on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at 11am in the Church of the Assumption, Booterstown Avenue, followed by burial in St. Peter’s Churchyard, Little Bray, Co. Wicklow.

For those that cannot attend, the Mass can be viewed online using this link: https://www.churchservices.tv/booterstown

Borys Kalov, Churchtown, Kilcar and formerly Luhansk, Ukraine
The tragic and sudden death has occurred of Borys Kalov, Kilcar. Borys is formerly from Luhansk, Ukraine (residing at Kilcar, County Donegal since November 2022).

Borys is deeply missed by his loving wife Natalia, by his son Dmytro, by his daughters Yelyzaveth and baby Galina, by his sisters Galina (Limerick), Irina (Limerick), and family in Ukraine. Borys is deeply regretted and remembered by a wide circle of friends and the good friends that he has made in Kilcar.

The wake is strictly private, at the family’s request. Service at 9am on Friday morning, November 3, at Charlie McGroarty’s residence in Churchtown, Kilcar, F94 E6R2.

The Ukrainian/Irish and all of the community are invited to attend. Borys’ remains will leave at Churchtown  Kilcar at 10am on Friday morning going to Shannon Crematorium. When the occupation is over in his homeland, Borys will be laid to rest with his mother and late brother.

Akie O'Donnell, 13 Willowbrook, Letterkenny
The death has occurred, in the Donegal Hospice, of Akie O'Donnell, 13 Willowbrook, Letterkenny and formerly Crievesmith, Letterkenny. 

Sadly missed by his loving wife Alison, loving and devoted father to Kieran, Alex, Connor and John and grandfather to Joshua.

Reposing at the family home in Crievesmith, Letterkenny from 11am-10pm on Tuesday, October 31. 

Wake open to family and friends. 

Funeral Mass on Wednesday, November 1, at 12 noon in St Eunan's Catherdal, Letterkenny, with burial afterwards in New Leck Cemetery.

Family only on the morning of the funeral, please.

Family flowers only, with donations, in lieu, to the Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Con McDaid Funeral Directors. 

Link here:

William James (Billy) Davis, Drumadoan, Glenmaquin, Letterkenny

The death has occurred of William James (Billy) Davis Drumadoan, Glenmaquin, Letterkennny at Brindley Manor Nursing Home, Convoy on Sunday October 29 2023. Deeply missed by his cousins, extended family, friends and neighbours. 

Billy is predeceased by his parents William and Catherine and his brother Sammy. At rest.

Billy’s remains will be reposing at Samuel James and wife Dorothy Eatons' residence at Glenmaquin F92 D8Y2 from 12 noon until 10pm on Tuesday October 31.

Funeral leaving there at 1.15pm on Wednesday November 1, going to Ray Presbyterian Church, Manorcunningham for Funeral Service of Thanksgiving at 2pm.  Interment afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. 

Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Alzheimer Association Donegal Branch c/o any family member.

Danny (White Tam) Friel, Gortnatra, Kerrykeel

The death has occurred of Danny (White Tam) Friel, Gortnatra, Kerrykeel.
Predeceased by his parents John Patrick and Margaret, brothers John Patrick Jnr, Michael and James and sisters Bridie and Margaret Rose.

Deeply regretted by his daughters Sinead (Letterkenny), Ciara (Letterkenny) and Kellie (Australia), their mother Josie and his partner Sylvia Purcell and family. 

Sadly missed by Ciara's husband Noel Mc Elwaine and their children Amy, Ryan and Ruairí, and Kellie's partner Max Houssenloge and their son Jack.

Deeply missed by brother Eamon (Gortnatra) and sister Mary Clinton (Lagboy, Tamney), by James' wife Sheila, Mary's husband Shaun Clinton, his nephews and nieces David, Pamela, Caroline, Aisling, Denis, Shaun Paul (Johnny), Mark, Vanessa, Nadine, Shane, Kelly and Daniel, his extended family, neighbours and his large circle of friends. May He Rest In Peace.

Danny’s remains will repose at his late residence in Gortnatra, Kerrykeel, from 6pm on Tuesday, October 31. Removal from there on Thursday, November 2, at 10.30am going to St. Columba’s Church, Massmount, for 11am Requiem Mass. Burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

House private on the morning of the funeral.

Danny’s Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the "McAteer Funeral Directors" facebook page.

Family flowers only please, donations, in lieu if desired to Pieta House c/o any family member, McAteer Funeral director or via their website https://www.pieta.ie/

John Gerard Gallagher, Murroe, Dunfanaghy

The death has occurred of John Gerard Gallagher, Murroe, Dunfanaghy, Donegal, F92XV70
Wake is taking place at his home today Tuesday, from 3pm to 10pm. Funeral Mass in Holy Cross Church, Dunfanaghy, on Wednesday November 1 at 1pm with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. 

Mass can be viewed live on  https://mcnmedia.tv/camera/holy-cross-church 

Family time please on the morning of the funeral.  Family flowers only please, donations, in lieu, to cancer research, c/o any family member or James Harkin Funeral Director.

Yvonne McGarrigle, Dinglei Coush, West End, Bundoran
The death has occurred of Yvonne McGarrigle, 9 Ellesmere Court, Dinglei Coush, West End, Bundoran, October 30, 2023, peacefully surrounded by her loving family at home.

Beloved daughter of the late Michael and Rita McGarrigle and sister of the late Brendan (Skip).

Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by her loving family, her sisters Aideen and Marie (husband John Gormley), her brother John (wife Geraldine), her beloved nephews Jonathan, Ciaran and Neil, grandnephews and grandnieces and all her many relatives, neighbours and great friends. May Yvonne Rest in Eternal Peace.

Reposing at her late residence on Tuesday, October 31 from 5pm to 7pm and on Wednesday, November 1, from 5pm to 7pm. All welcome. House private to family at all other times, please.

Removal from her late residence on Thursday morning, November 2, at 10.30am to arrive at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran, for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am, burial afterwards in St. Ninnidh's Cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran.

Yvonne's Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie

Family flowers only please, donations, in memory of Yvonne to The North West Hospice, The Mall, Sligo, care of donation box at Family Home / Church or by post to Donal Breslin at Breslin's Funeral Home, Bundoran.

Condolences to the McGarrigle Family can be left in private at www.breslinfunerals.ie

House strictly private Thursday.  

Paddy McGlynn, Ardeskin, Donegal Town
The death has occurred of Paddy McGlynn, Ardeskin, Donegal Town, F94 E0W7 and formerly of Garbhán, Glenfin.

Predeceased by his loving wife Annie. Loving father to Patrick (London), Kevin (Mairéad), Joanne (Des), Jacqueline, Peter (Dublin), Aiden (Peru). Grandfather to Áine, Joseph, Paddy, Cormac, Ailbhe, Brendan & Kathleen. Great-grandfather to James Emily, Claire & Laura. Sadly missed by his sister Brigid & brother-in-law Peter.

Removal from Mc Ginty’s funeral home, Letterkenny last evening, via The Reelin Bridge and Glenfin Street, Ballybofey.

Paddy’s remains will repose at his late residence in Ardeskin, today Tuesday from 11am until 9pm. Requiem Mass on Wednesday at 11.30am in St Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town, with burial immediately afterwards in Clar, Graveyard. 

Mass can be viewed here: Paddy's Requiem Mass 

John Morrow, Donegal Town 

The death has occurred of John Morrow, 15 O'Cleirigh Avenue, Donegal Town.
Reposing in Tir Conaill Funeral Home, Donegal Town Business Park, Drumrooske, Donegal Town, Tuesday, October 31, from 4pm to 8pm.

Funeral Service in Donegal Parish Church, Wednesday, November 1 at 2pm, followed by burial in the Old Abbey Graveyard, Donegal Town.

Jacqueline Travers (née Price), Mountcharles

The sudden death has occurred of Jacqueline Travers (née Price) Creevins, Mountcharles and formerly of Mullinasloe, Laghey. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her daughters, Amanda (Bryan), Susan, her sons, Seamus (Jenny), Stephen and Eammon, grandchildren, Jonathan, David, Peter, Joseph, Katie, Alex, Liam, Karl, Gareth and Dylan, her brothers and sisters, Brendan, Nora, Claire and David. 

May She Rest In Peace. Remains will be reposing at her late residence in Creevins (eircode F94PR84) on Wednesday, November 1, from 1pm until 9pm. Removal from there on Thursday, 2nd November 2, going to St. Brigid's Church, Ballintra, for 11am funeral Mass, with burial afterwards in the adjoining churchyard. 
House private please at all other times, and on the morning of the funeral. 

If you have a death or an obituary you wish to have included on Donegal Live, Letterkenny Live or Inish Live, e-mail news@donegallive.ie 

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