Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Friday morning, July 11

The following deaths have taken place:

- Brendan McHugh, Dublin and Portnoo

- Helen McIntyre, Greencastle

- Neil Crumlish, Lecamey

- Cathal Patton, Convoy

- John Callaghan, Burt

- Ann Drummond, Ballyshannon

- Peter Carr, Dublin and Raphoe

- Valentine (Val) Maguire, Cavan and Bundoran

- Mary Roe (nee McKinney), Burnfoot

- Joe O'Donnell, Jersey and Gortahork

- Spencer Sherwin, Barnesmore

- Philomena Murphy, Magheragallon and England

- Rita Condon, Dublin and Donegal

Brendan McHugh, Dublin and Portnoo

The death has taken place of Brendan McHugh, late of Rathfarnham, Dublin and Lough Doon, Portnoo.

He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family who will be forever grateful for the exceptional care given to Brendan by all of the staff in St Michael’s ward, Anna Gaynor House, Our Lady’s Hospice.

Predeceased by his sister Bernadette and his brothers Tom, Frank, Josie, John, Vincent, Martin and Gerald.

Brendan was a loving husband to Ann and cherished father to Adrian and Shane, daughters in-law Mariko and Maggie, loving Grandad to Kai and Bonnie, brothers Kevin and Willie, sisters Marie, Theresa and Noreen, sisters in-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.

His remains will be reposing at his home residence in Rathfarnham on Saturday, July 12 from 5pm.

Reposing at Shovlins Funeral Home, Sandfield, Ardara, Co Donegal on Sunday July 13th from 6pm to 8pm.

Funeral from there on Monday, July 14, travelling via Lough Doon to St Conals Church, Kilclooney for 11am requiem Mass, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Family flowers only please; donations in lieu if desired to Our Lady’s Hospice. 

Helen McIntyre, Greencastle

The peaceful death has taken place at her home of Helen McIntyre, Croragh House, Drumaweir, Greencastle F93 YF95.

Beloved wife of David Sr and much loved mother of David Jr, Caroline, Helaine and Nigel.Devoted nanny of Jensen and Aodha.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by her brothers, William, Gerard, Peter, John, Diarmaid and Paul, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Helen’s remains will repose at Eamonn McLaughlin’s Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh F93 E4FN on Friday July 11 from 12.30pm to 2pm, where everyone is welcome to pay their respects. Removal at 2pm to the family home in Greencastle.

Funeral from there on Sunday (July 13th) at 1.30pm for 2pm Funeral Service in Moville Presbyterian Church, followed by burial in Greencastle Church of Ireland graveyard.

Family time from 10pm to 11am and on the morning of the funeral. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Cancer Care West C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Neil Crumlish, Lecamey

The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Neil Crumlish, Mosseyglen, Lecamey.

Predeceased by his parents Francis and Neil, and his sisters, Sarah, Anne, Frances, Madge, Kathleen and Mary.

Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his sisters and brothers, Nuala, Bridget, John and George, nieces and nephews, wider family circle, friends and neighbours.

Neil’s remains will leave Eamonn McLaughlins Funeral Home, Station Road, Carndonagh F93 E4FN on Thursday July 10 at 6pm going to the home of his sister Nuala, Three Tree’s, Quigley’s Point F93 HX51. Family time from 10pm to 10am. 

Funeral from there on Saturday, July 12 at 10.15am for 11am funeral Mass in St Columba’s Church, Ballinacrae, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Directors Facebook page.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Letterkenny University Hospital C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.

Cathal Patton, Convoy

The death has occurred of Cathal (Charles) Patton, Ballyboe, Convoy, F93FY9C.

He passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Margaret, son Gareth, daughter-in-law Francesca and grandchildren Declan, April and Islagh, brothers and sisters Elizabeth (John), Patsy (Margaret), Ann (Christopher), Mary (Gerry), John, Liam (Madeline), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and all his extended family, neighbours and many dear friends.

Cathal was predeceased by his parents Brigid and Charlie, May they Rest In Peace.

Cathal will repose at his late residence, Ballyboe, Convoy, F93FY9C on Thursday, July 10 from 2pm with Rosary at 9pm and on Friday, July 11 from 12.00pm with rosary at 9pm.

The funeral cortege will leave his late residence on Saturday morning at 10.30am going to St Mary’s Church Convoy for 11.00am Requiem Mass followed by burial in St Mary's old cemetery, Convoy.

Mass may be viewed online via Kelly’s Funeral Directors, Facebook page.

John Callaghan, Burt

The death has occurred at his home of John Callaghan, Moness, Burt, and formerly Callaghan’s Shop.

Beloved husband of Teresa, much loved father of Annette, Paul, Mona, Shaun, Siobhan, Deirdre, Pearse and Orla, dear brother of Leena Sherry and Lavina Cullen.

Deeply regretted and will be forever missed by his loving wife, sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters, extended family, and friends.

John’s remains will be reposing at his home on Thursday, July 10 from 11am where all are welcome to pay respects. 

Family time, please, from 11:00 pm to 11:00 am. Family flowers only, please.

Removal on Saturday, July 12 at 10.15 am to St Aengus’ Church, Burt for Requiem Mass at 11.00 am followed by interment in Burt Cemetery. Requiem Mass can be viewed live here.

Ann Drummond, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of Ann Drummond, nee McDonagh, Ballure Lane, Ballyshannon, Donegal, F94A5W6.

She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at North West Hospice.

Sadly missed by her loving husband Seán, and their children Shane (Rachael) Niamh (Mikey) and Ruairí (Kellyann), her grandchildren Donncha and Níadh, her sister Mary, and brothers Pat, Richard, Michael and Brian. Her brothers and sisters in law, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Dick and Bridgie McDonagh.

Reposing at her residence on Friday, July 11 from 12pm to 8pm. House private on the morning of the funeral please. Removal on Saturday morning to St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for 12pm funeral Mass with burial afterwards in the Abbey Cemetery.  Ann's Funeral Mass can be viewed live here.

Peter Carr, Dublin and Raphoe

The death has occurred of Peter Carr, Goatstown, Dublin and formerly of Raphoe, Donegal.

He passed away on July 6 2025, unexpectedly in Helsinki University Hospital, Finland with his children by his side.

Beloved husband of the late Anka and loving father of Tanja and Chris and beloved brother to Eimear and John.

He will be very sadly missed by his loving family, his grandchildren Clío and Rosa, step-grandson Jack, daughter-in-law Bobbi, son-in-law Zaine, sister-in-law Nalle, brother-in-law Jussi, his nephews & nieces and his grandnieces and nephews.

He will also be missed so much by all his extended family, friends and neighbours both in Ireland and Finland.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Diabetes Ireland. Funeral arrangements later.

Valentine (Val) Maguire, Cavan and Bundoran

The death has occurred of Valentine (Val) Maguire, Cullies, Cavan and late of Bundoran.

Retired chief fire officer, Cavan, he passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of the staff at Medical 2, Cavan General Hospital.

Pre-deceased by his loving wife Bernadette, daughter Jenny, son in law Gerry O'Brien. Beloved father of Isabel, Garret and Nessa, devoted grandfather of Conal O'Brien and Gleb Maguire.

Sadly missed by his loving, son, daughters, daughter in law Natalia, grandchildren, brother Kevin, sister in law, nephews, nieces relatives and friends.

Reposing at his home on Thursday, July 10 from 5.00pm until 9.00pm. Removal on Friday at 11.00am to the Cathedral of SS Patrick and Felim, Cavan, to arrive for requiem Mass at 11.30am. Interment afterwards in Cullies Cemetery.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Cavan-Monaghan Palliative Care, through donation box provided, or to Declan Finnegan, Funeral Director, or any family member.

Mary Roe (nee McKinney), Burnfoot

The death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice of Mary Roe (nee McKinney), Drumhaggart, Burnfoot.

Mary will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her loving husband Barry, sons Declan and Brendan, her mother Rosaleen, sisters Catherine and Philomena, brothers Kieran and Oliver, daughter-in-law of Marguerite and the late Thomas Roe (Meath).

Predeceased by her father Philip and brother Philip.

Mary’s remains will be reposing at her home from 6.00pm on Wednesday, July 9 where all  arewelcome to pay respects.

Removal from there on Friday, July 11 at 10.15am going to St Patrick’s Church, Iskaheen for Requiem Mass at 11am followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard. Family time please from 10.00pm to 10.00am.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to The Donegal Hospice c/o any family member or Murphy Funeral Directors.

Joe O'Donnell, Jersey and Gortahork

Fuair Joe Ó Domhnaill bás tobann i St Helier, Jersey, ar an Aoine 28ú Meitheamh 2025, aois 51.

Imithe roimhe tá a thuismitheoirí dílse Bernard agus Gracie Uí Dhomhnaill. Fágtha croíbhriste ina dhiaidh tá a dheartháireacha David McNally agus David Ó Domhnaill, a dheirfiúracha Julie agus Marianne Ní Dhomhnaill, a chuid nianna agus neachtanna Fionn, Naincí, Gracie, Úna, Sally, Maureen, Oscar agus Daphne, chomh maith le Brian, John agus Abi, a chuid comharsana, comhghleacaithe oibre agus a chuid gaolta is cairde i Jersey agus i nDún na nGall.

Cuirfear socraithe tórraimh in iúl níos moille.

The death has occurred suddenly on June 28 of Joe O’Donnell, St Helier, Jersey, and formerly of Ardsmore, Gortahork, Co. Donegal.

Predeceased by his loving parents Bernard and Gracie O’Donnell, he is sadly missed by his brothers David McNally and David O’Donnell, sisters Julie and Marianne O’Donnell, his nieces and nephews, Fionn, Naincí, Gracie, Úna, Sally, Maureen, Daphne and Oscar. Brothers- and sister-in-law Brian, John and Abi, extended family, neighbours, work colleagues and a wide circle of friends in Jersey and Donegal.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Spencer Sherwin, Barnesmore

The death has occurred suddenly at home, of Spencer Sherwin, Milltown, Barnesmore.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Catriona, Mum Dianne, Brother Paul and extended family.

Spencer’s remains will repose in Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal Town, F94 FX3A on Saturday, July 12 from 5pm until 9pm. House private at all times please.

Funeral service in Lough Eske Church of Ireland, Drumnacarry, Barnesmore, F94 K400 Sunday, July 13 at 2.30pm followed by private cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Family flowers only.

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