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08 Dec 2025

Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Monday morning, August 4

Death notices and funeral arrangements for Monday morning, July 14

Death notices for Donegal on Monday morning

The following deaths have taken place:

- Michael Joseph McMenamin, England and Ballybofey

- John Gibbons, Fanad and Dublin

- Samuel Delap, Milford and England

- Danny Kelly, Termon

Michael Joseph McMenamin, England and Ballybofey

The peaceful death has occurred of Michael Joseph McMenamin in Birmingham, England, formerly of Curraghamone, Ballybofey, F93 2DP5.

Predeceased by his parents Lizzie and Dan, brothers Vinnie and Danny, and grandsons Éamonn and Tony; devoted husband of Gráinne and dearly beloved father of Kathleen, Éilis, Roseleen, Noel and Michelle and father-in-law to Mick, Joe, Sharon and Steve. Loving grandfather to Gráinne, Tony, Kate, Éamonn, Rónán, Michael, Dan, Pearce, Ciarán, Luke and Aidan and great grandchildren Lily and Luke. Sadly missed by his brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.

Michael's remains will be received into Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church, Yardley Wood, Birmingham on Monday, August 11 at 6 pm.

Mass to celebrate Michael’s life will take place on Tuesday, August 12 at 11 am. Interment will take place afterwards in Widney Manor Cemetery, Solihull at 1pm. The Requiem mass can be viewed live on https://mcn.live

Donations if desired can be made to Ward 21, Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham.

John Gibbons, Fanad and Dublin

The death has taken place of John (Pat) Gibbons, Rathmines, County Dublin and formerly of Ballymagahey, Fanad. John passed away peacefully on Sunday, in the tender care of his family at St James Hospital Dublin.

Predeceased by his brothers, James and Mickey and sisters, Sally and Katie, John will be deeply missed by Brendan, his companion in life and love, his siblings Margaret, Úna, Paddy, Sheila, Bernard, Fr Danny and Columba. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his extended family, neighbours, past colleagues and students, and his many friends.

A funeral service will take place on Tuesday at 12 noon in The Church of Mary Immaculate, Refuge of Sinners, Rathmines, County Dublin. John's remains will then travel to St Columba’s Church, Massmount, Fanad, arriving at 7pm, to repose overnight.

Requiem Mass will be held at 11am on Wednesday followed by burial in the adjoining graveyard. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live on the Mc Ateer Funeral Directors Facebook Page.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Merchants Quay Ireland or The Irish Lung Fibrosis Association care of any family member.

Samuel Delap, Milford and England

The death has taken place of Samuel Delap, 44 Ashburton Avenue, Addiscombe, Croydon. CR0 7JE. United Kingdom, and formerly Ballyconnelly, Milford. He passed away on July 4.

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Colina, son Hector, daughter-in-law Jane, grandson Leo, sister Eileen Moore and brother-in-law George Moore (Ballymaleel), sister-in-law Carol Delap (Ballyconnelly), nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his sister Anna Stewart (Brambles, Ramelton) and his brother Roy Delap (Ballyconnelly).

His remains are reposing at the residence of his nephew Austin Delap, Aughnish, Ramelton, F92 P668, on Tuesday from 1pm until 10pm.

Funeral service on Wednesday August at 2pm in Ramelton Presbyterian Church with burial afterwards in Bank Cemetery.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to Dementia Research UK 

Danny Kelly, Termon

The death has taken place peacefully at his late residence, surrounded by his loving family, of Danny Kelly, Currin, Termon, Donegal, F92F586.

Predeceased by parents John & Ellen, sister Ellen and brother Hugh, he is survived by his loving wife Kathleen, son John and wife Fionnuala, and fondly remembered by grandchildren Jack, Finn, Luka and Ava, extended family members, neighbours and friends. Family time from 11pm until 12 noon and on the morning of the funeral.

Danny's remains will repose at his late residence from 12 noon on Monday.

Funeral from there on Wednesday for requiem Mass in St Columba's Church, Termon at 11am, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. 

Family flowers only please, donations if desired to the Donegal Hospice, care of any family member or Charlie Mc Clafferty Funeral Director.

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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