The following deaths have taken place:
- Jim Kee, Crossroads
- Brother Danny McFadden, Dun Laoghaire, and Falcarragh
- Fr Michael Keaveny, Moville, and Co Derry
- Mary Sawyer, Lisfannon
- Nancy Gallagher, Glenties
- Ellen Green (née Doherty), Scotland and Glenvar
- Bernard Dowds, Ballybofey
- Vera Mc Elhinney (née Canning), Rathmullan
- Michael Robins, Co Clare and Carndonagh
- Ellen Robinson (née McKeown), Dunfanaghy
- Kathleen Ruddy, Carndonagh
- George Doherty (Watt), Buncrana
Jim Kee, Crossroads
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Jim Kee, Aveltygort, Crossroads, Killygordon.
Beloved son of the late George and Annabelle, devoted brother of William, Robert, George, Rita and the late Eileen and Ivan. Deeply regretted and sadly missed by his brothers, sister, nephews, nieces, extended family, and friends.
Reposing at his late residence on Saturday, September 20 from 4pm. Funeral leaving his residence on Monday Sept 22nd at 1.30pm for Service of Thanksgiving in St. Anne’s Parish Church, Monellan, Crossroads at 2pm. Interment afterwards in the adjoining churchyard.
The house is private to the family and close friends only please, at the request of the deceased.
Brother Danny McFadden, Dun Laoghaire, and Falcarragh
The death has occurred of Brother Danny McFadden, late of Dun Laoghaire and formerly of Ballyboes, Falcarragh.
He passed away peacefully on September 19 in the wonderful care of the sisters and staff of Our Lady’s Manor, Dalkey.
Beloved son of the late Bernard and Sophia, loving brother of Annie Ferry (Barney) and the late James. Sadly missed by his sister, nephews and nieces, his Brothers-in-Religion, extended family and friends.
Reposing on Monday, September 22 in Quinn’s of Glasthule A96EW88 from 4pm to 6pm. Removal on Tuesday to St Joseph’s Church, Glasthule arriving for 10am Funeral Mass which can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/glasthule followed by burial in Deans Grange Cemetery.
Fr Michael Keaveny, Moville, and Co Derry
The peaceful death has taken place at Longfield Care Home, Derry, surrounded by his family of Fr Michael Keaveny, formerly of Moville, St Columb’s College, and the parishes of Galliagh, Omagh and Killygordon and latterly of Faughanvale Parish, Co.Derry.
Predeceased by his parents James and Bridget and his brothers and sisters, Fr Laurence, Paddy, JJ, Peter, Brendan, Anna, Chris, Mary and Bernie.
Deeply regretted by his brother Vincent and sister Eileen (Farrelly), nieces and nephews and extended family.
Sorely missed by his brother priests, Bishop of Derry Diocese – Bishop Donal McKeown, remembering also his devoted housekeeper of 47 years, Ms Nancy McCallion, who died on September 1st 2025.
Fr Michael’s remains will arrive at Star of the Sea Church, Faughanvale on Friday, September 19 at approximately 6.15pm for reception prayers.
Removal from there on Saturday, September 20 at 1pm going to the home of his niece, Dr Lucy White, 2 Church Terrace, Moville (F93 D2KN) where all are welcome to pay respects.
Funeral from there on Monday, September 22 at 11.30am for 12pm Requiem Mass in St Pius X Church, Moville followed by Interment in Ballybrack cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed live on www.movilleparish.com.
Family time from 9pm – 12pm. Family flowers only please donations in lieu if desired to the Foyle Hospice C/O any family member or Eamonn McLaughlin Funeral Director.
Mary Sawyer, Lisfannon
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Mary Sawyer, St Mura’s, McCarron’s Lane, Lisfannon.
Predeceased by her husband Eric, her brother Patsy Walker and her sister Annie McCarron.
Deeply mourned and will be sadly missed by her loving brother Andy and his wife Isabelle Walker, nieces, nephews, her extended family and friends.
Removal from Murphy’s Funeral Home (F93PW96) this evening, Friday, 19th September at 6.00pm going to her late residence.
Removal from there on Sunday morning, 21st September at 10.45am to St. Mura’s Church, Fahan for Requiem Mass at 11.30am followed by interment in the adjoining graveyard.
Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/fahan. Family time please from 10.00pm to 11.00am.
Nancy Gallagher, Glenties
The peaceful death has occurred, surrounded by her family, of Nancy Gallagher, Meenagrubby, Glenties.
Predeceased by her husband Donal and son Martin.
Deeply regretted by her son Pat, daughters Breid (Charlie), Mary (Brian), grandchildren Maria (Pauric), Kieran (Jackie), Martin (Simone), Conor (Claire), Christopher (Megan), great-grandchildren, Jason, Jaimie-Leigh, Layla and Ariyah, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Removal from The Eternal light, Chapel of Rest, Letterkenny at 5pm on Friday, Septemberm 19 to her daughter Breid Gallagher’s Home 53, Admiran Park, Stranorlar, F93 N6P7.
Family time on the morning of the funeral. Funeral Mass in The Church of The Holy Family, Edeninfagh, Glenties on Sunday afternoon at 1pm with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Rosary each night at 8pm. Family time from 9pm until 11am. Family flowers only please, donations-in-lieu if desired to Renal Dialysis Unit at Letterkenny University Hospital.
Ellen Green (née Doherty), Scotland and Glenvar
The death has occurred of Ellen Green (née Doherty), formerly of Ballinacraig, Glenvar, and Cathkin, Rutherglen, Scotland.
She passed away peacefully at 3 Bridges Care Home, Glasgow on Monday, September 8 2025, in her 103rd year.
Beloved Wife to the late Patrick and predeceased by her son Denis and daughter Frances.
Greatly missed by her loving family; daughters Una (Gallagher) and Sheila (Loughlin), sons John, Joe, Tony, sons and daughters in law and partners; adored grandchildren Katie, Sarah, Liam, Megan, David, Fiona, Colette, Martin, Kevin and Emma, great grandchildren Isla, Orla, Iona, Margot and Matthew; nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Ellen’s remains will be received into St Anthony’s RC Church Mar Gardens, Rutherglen, Glasgow G73 5JE, on Thursday, September 25 at 6.30pm. Her Funeral Mass will take place on Friday 26th September at 9.30am, and thereafter to the Linn Cemetery for 11am. Family flowers only please. If desired, donations in lieu of flowers can be made to SCIAF.
Ellen’s Funeral Mass can be viewed on the St Anthony and St Mark’s Rutherglen YouTube Channel.
Bernard Dowds, Ballybofey
The death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny, of Bernard Dowds, Glenfin Street, Ballybofey, F93 F2A3.
Beloved son of the late Maurice and Kathleen, much-loved brother to Marie, Patricia, Aine, Mairead, and Rena.
Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his sisters, nephews, nieces, brothers-in-law, extended family, and friends.
Remains reposing at his late residence on Friday, September 19 from 2 pm to 9pm, and Saturday, September 20 from 12pm until 4pm.
Removal at 4.30pm tomorrow, Saturday, September 20 to arrive at the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar, at 5pm to repose overnight.
Requiem mass on Sunday morning, September 21 at 11am. Interment in Stranorlar cemetery.
The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the parish webcam.
Donations in lieu of flowers, if so desired, directly to the Donegal Hospice or care of any family member.
Vera Mc Elhinney (née Canning), Rathmullan
The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of Vera Mc Elhinney (née Canning), Market Street, Rathmullan, F92 N2F8.
Deeply regretted by her loving family, Mark, Luke, Ruth, Brian, Judith and Enda, sons-in-law Andrew and Padraig, daughters-in-law Lizzie and Rebecca, grandchildren John, Ronan, Mary, Úna, Grace, Conal, Luke, Jude and Owen, sister Nora Dunne, brother John, sister-in-law Freda, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and friends.
Predeceased by her husband John, brother James and sisters Madge, Sheila, Philomena, Sophie, Mary and Kathleen.
Reposing at her home on Friday, September 19 from 12 noon until 10pm and on Saturday, September 20 from 12 noon until 10pm.
Funeral mass on Sunday, September 21 at 1pm in St Joseph’s Church, Rathmullan. Burial afterwards in Rathmullan Cemetery.
Mass can be viewed live here. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Breast Cancer Ireland, c/o any family member.
Michael Robins, Co Clare and Carndonagh
The death has occurred of Michael Robins, Cronan Lawn, Shannon, Co Clare and formerly of Carndonagh.
He passed away peacefully, in Ennis General Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Deeply missed by his heartbroken family, his wife Catherine, children Rosemary, Catherine and John. Son-in-law Michael, grandchildren Cillian, Aisling, Matthew and Kaitlin, brother Martin, sisters Helen, Antoinette & Fran, brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and his many friends.
Michael will repose in Mc Mahon's Funeral Home, Shannon, on Friday, September 19th) from 5.30pm to 7.00pm. Arriving for funeral Mass in Ss. John & Paul Church, on Saturday, September 20at 3.00pm followed by burial in Illaunamanagh Cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live here. House private please.
Messages of sympathy can be sent to Mc Mahon Funeral Directors.
Ellen Robinson (née McKeown), Dunfanaghy
The death has occurred of Ellen Robinson (née McKeown), Pound Street, Dunfanaghy, formerly of Carrickfergus, Co Antrim.
Sadly missed by her husband Willie, daughter Mary, son-in-law Shane, and her beloved grandsons Noah and Luke. Also, her brothers and sisters, Bobby, John, Ned, Marie, and Genny, nieces and nephews, and the entire family circle.
Ellen will be reposing at her home in Dunfanaghy on Thursday, September 18 and on Friday, September 19.
House private, please, to family and friends.
Funeral Mass in Holy Cross Church, Dunfanaghy, on Saturday, September 20 at 11am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
Mass can be viewed live here.
Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired, to Letterkenny Renal Dialysis Unit, c/o any family member or James Harkin, Funeral Director, Creeslough.
The death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Kathleen Ruddy, née Gallagher, Ballyloskey, Carndonagh.
Kathleen is predeceased by her husband, Francis, and the much-loved mother of Sally, Aiden (Patricia), Colette (John), Angeline, Lorraine (Jonathan), and Gareth (Trish).
Dear sister of Brigid, Seamus, Denis, and Majella.
Kathleen is deeply regretted by her grandchildren Conor, Shay, Marie, Zoe, Jessie, Rory, Ava, Clara, Kyle, Emma, and Ben, and a loving great-grandmother of Killian.
Kathleen will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, and neighbours.
Removal from Kelly’s Funeral Home on Thursday, September 18 at 5pm, going to her late residence.
Removal from there on Saturday morning, September 20 at 10:30am, going to the Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh for 11am Requiem Mass followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Requiem Mass can be viewed live here.
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Ard Aoibhinn Unit, Carndonagh, C/O any family member or Blaine McCarron – Kelly’s Funeral Directors.
George Doherty (Watt), Buncrana
The death has taken place in Letterkenny University Hospital of George Doherty (Watt), Porthaw Glen, Buncrana.
Beloved husband of Eileen and dear father of Jason, Alvin (Olivia), Devon (Christine), Vernon ( Nicola), Shannon (Finola), and Cadena (Patrick), loving grandfather of Darcy, Dáire, Leah, George, Clara, and Blair.
Remains will repose at his residence from 4pm until 10pm on Thursday, September 18 and on Friday, September 19 from 12 noon until 10p.m.
Funeral from his residence on Saturday, September 20 at 10.15am, going to St Mary’s Church, Cockhill for 11am requiem Mass with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.
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