Death notices for Donegal - Sunday evening, March 2

The following deaths have taken place:

- Dominick (Dom) Wicklow and Bundoran

- Margaret Fox, Letterkenny

- John Doogan, Ballyshannon

- John Crossan, Quigley’s Point and Muff

- Owen Roe O’Neill, Ballyshannon

- Jean Stewart, Ramelton

- Rose Ann Hoines, Ballyshannon and Tyrone

- Patricia Wilson, Ballintra

- Mary McMahon, Fintown

- Christy McDaid, Bundoran and Dublin

Dominick (Dom) Wicklow and Bundoran

The death has occurred of Dominick (Dom) Murray Bray, late of Bray, Co. Wicklow and formerly of Bundoran.

He passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and in the care of Beacon Hospital, Sandyford.

Cherished son of the late Kathleen and Dominick, beloved husband of Jennifer, much loved Dad of Jill, Chris, Matthew and Robert, cherished grandfather of Elio, Iris, Thea, Ben, Hannah, Ava and Kate, dearly loved brother of John, Bríd, Páid, Proinnsias, Eamonn, Mary, Connie and the late Joe, he will be sadly missed by his extended family and friends.

Reposing at his home on Tuesday, March 4 from 4pm to 7pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday, March 5 at 11.00am in the Church of the Most Holy Redeemer, Main Street, Bray followed by cremation in Mount Jerome, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W. No flowers please.

Margaret Fox, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Margaret (Peg) Fox née Leigh, Foxleigh, 34 Ballyraine Park, Letterkenny F92 NXF2.

Deeply missed by her loving daughters Susan and Claire, sons Graham (Avril), Douglas (Siobhan) and Neil (Caroline), 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Ann Fox (England), nieces, nephews and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Margaret is predeceased by her husband John (2016).

Removal from The Eternal Light Chapel of Rest, Mountain Top, Letterkenny F92 XE35 on Tuesday, March 4 at 11am going to her late residence. Remains reposing there on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2pm until after the Rosary at 9pm.

Funeral from there on Thursday, March 6 at 10.30am going The Church of the Irish Martyrs, Ballyraine for 11am Requiem Mass which can be viewed on the parish YouTube channel. Interment afterwards in Conwal Cemetery. Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to the Donegal Hospice and Northwest Parkinson’s Association of Ireland c/o any family member.

John Doogan, Ballyshannon

The death has occurred of John Doogan, St Benildus Avenue, Ballyshannon.

He passed away peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Our Lady’s Hospital, Manorhamilton.

Further funeral arrangements to be announced later. All enquiries can be made to Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors, Ballyshannon on 087 2485819.

John Crossan, Quigley’s Point and Muff

The peaceful death has taken place at the Donegal Hospice of John Crossan, Lemacrossan, Quigley’s Point and formerly of Warren View, Muff.

John’s remains will repose at the home of his nephew James and Tina Breslin, Carrickmaquigley F93 WD88 from 9pm on Sunday.

Funeral arrangements to be confirmed later.

Owen Roe O’Neill, Ballyshannon

The death has taken place of Owen Roe O’Neill, East Port, Ballyshannon. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving wife and family, under the exceptional care of the nurses, doctors, and staff of the Medical Seven Ward at Sligo University Hospital. 

Predeceased by his parents, Frank and Agnes O’Neill, loving sisters Cait and Ann, and brother, Joe; dearest and most beloved husband and best friend of Maura, adored father to his sons, Shane, Eoghan Ruadh, and Barry, and his cherished daughter, Louise; cherished grandad to his ten grandchildren Orlaith, Sean, Callum, Holly, Emma, Oisín, Saoirse, Owen, Joshua, and Charlotte; deeply missed by his daughters-in-law, Mary, Cathy, and Lorraine, and his son-in-law, Anthony; sadly missed by nieces Marie, Siobhan (David) and Grainne (Tommy), and by his brothers-in-law, Tony (Ann) and Gerard (Josephine, RIP) and their families.

Reposing at his late residence on Monday and Tuesday from 2pm to 8pm. Removal on Wednesday from his residence at 10.20a.m going to St Patrick’s Church, Ballyshannon for Mass of the Resurrection at 11am with service of Interment in St Joseph’s Cemetery, The Rock, Ballyshannon.

Donations in Memory of Owen Roe to the Patients Comfort Fund at the Ballyshannon Community Hospital c/o Patrick McKenna Funeral Directors or any family member.

The funeral Mass shall be streamed live at www.churchservices.tv/Stpatricksballyshannon/.

Jean Stewart, Ramelton

The death has taken plae of Jean Stewart, née Mc Gonigle), Roughan, Ramelton. She passed away peacefully in Áras Uí Dhomhnaill Nursing Home, Milford.

Deeply regretted by her loving family, Maureen, John and Helen, sons-in-law Stuart and Billy, daughter-in-law Margaret, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother Rev Dr Herbert Mc Gonigle, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Her remains are reposing at the residence of her son John and Margaret Stewart, Roughan, Ramelton. House private please at the request of the deceased.

Funeral Service takes place on Tuesday at 1pm in Ramelton Presbyterian Church. Burial will take place afterwards in Bank Cemetery. Funeral Service can be viewed on Ramelton Presbyterian Church YouTube channel. 

Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Áras Uí Dhomhnaill Residents’ Comfort Fund, c/o any family member or Patrick Sweeney Funeral Directors.

Rose Ann Hoines, Ballyshannon and Tyrone

The death has occurred of Rose Ann Hoines, née McGilly, 2 Assaroe Vew, Ballyshannon, F94 NP48 formerly of Killymoyle, Dungannon, County Tyrone.

Predeceased by her loving husband Peter John Hoines and sadly missed by her children Martina, Kevin (Nikki), Siobhan (Harvey) and Olivia, her granddaughters Ellie and Tallulah, her sister Alice, brothers Frank, Paul and Jim, nieces, nephews and all extended family and friends.

Her remains are reposing at her residence on Sunday and Monday from 2pm to 8pm. House private at all other times please.

Removal on Tuesday morning to St Patrick's Church, Ballyshannon for 11am funeral Mass, followed by burial afterward in St John the Baptist Cemetery, Galbally, Dungannon, County Tyrone. Rose's funeral mass can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/stpatricksballyshannon.

Patricia Wilson, Ballintra

The death has occurred of Patricia Wilson, Derries, Ballintra, F94 AT18 and formerly from England. She passed away peacefully at North West Hospice, Sligo surrounded by her loving family.

Patricia is predeceased by her husband Robert; loving mother to Sam and Daniel, grandmother to Olivia and Rowan; dearly missed by all of her extended family, friends, neighbours and her family from Salford, Manchester

Her remains are reposing at her residence on Sunday from 5pm to 8pm. House private at all other times please.

Removal on Monday to Ballintra Methodist Church for 2pm funeral service with burial afterwards in Drumholm graveyard.

Mary McMahon, Fintown

The peaceful death has occurred in the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny, of Mary McMahon, Fintown.

Mary is predeceased by her parents, brothers Pete and Gerry and sister Breid and survived by her sister Meave and brother Connie. 

Reposal of her remains continues St Colmcille's Chapel, Fintown on Sunday, with Rosary at 7pm. House strictly private please.

Requiem Mass is at 12 noon on Monday, with burial afterwards in the adjoining Churchyard. Mass can be viewed on St. Colmcille's Chapel Facebook page.

Christy McDaid, Bundoran and Dublin

The death has occurred of Christopher (Christy) McDaid, Bundoran, and late of Dublin. Christy passed away after a short illness, bravely and courageously borne, with his soulmate and best friend Mirette by his side, having been in the excellent care of Professor Orla McArdle and her team at SLRON at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin.

Predeceased by his parents William and Mary Ellen, his brother and sister, Charles Joseph and Mary Patricia, who both died in infancy, and by his brother Bishop Emeritus Liam MacDaid. 

Christy was a former and retired teacher at Presentation Brothers NS Glasthule and Willow Park School Blackrock.

He was Founder and Leader of Willow Wheelers Cycling Club. He will be greatly missed and forever remembered by his cycling and missionary communities in Dublin, Africa and Brazil, also by his cousins and extended family and by his wide circle of friends and former colleagues.

Commemorative Mass took place on Saturday morning at the Church of the Assumption, Booterstown, Dublin followed by drive-through Willow Park School and Blackrock College. 

Funeral Mass at 12 noon Monday at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Bundoran, followed by burial at St Ninnidh's Cemetery, Newtown, Bundoran. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.magheneparish.ie

Donations in lieu of flowers in memory of Christy to the Willow Wheelers Charity

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