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19 Nov 2025

Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Wednesday evening, November 19

Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Saturday evening, November 15

The following deaths have taken place:

- Tom Diver, Ardara

- Charles Coll, London and Dunfanaghy

- Joseph McElhinney, Carndonagh

- Proinsias Maloney, Teelin

- Robert Martin, Derry city and Moville

- Ann Coyle, Letterkenny

Tom Diver, Ardara

The peaceful death has occurred of Tom Diver, Drimaha, Ardara.

He will be dearly missed by his loving wife Mary B, his sons Damian and David; his daughters Maria and Grainne; his sisters Mary, Philomena, Greta and brothers-in-law Bartley, Charlie and Jonny D; his brother Columba and sister-in-law Margaret.

He will be sadly missed by his son and daughters-in-law, as well as his six grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and extended family, neighbours and friends in the beautiful community of Ardara.

Reposing at home, Ardara F94 YK85 on Wednesday, November 19 from from 6pm to 11pm and Thursday, November 20 from 11am –to 10pm.

A shuttle bus will be in operation from Church of the Holy Family carpark.

Family only on the morning of Friday, November 21 with funeral Mass at 12noon in the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara with burial afterward in the adjoining Cemetery.

Family flowers only.

Charles Coll, London and Dunfanaghy

The death has taken place in Ealing, London of Charles Coll, formerly of Parkmore, Marble Hill, Dunfanaghy.

Sadly missed by his wife Nora, sons Anthony and Martin, grandchildren Emma, Zoe, Hayley, Keiran and Callum.

Charles’ remains will arrive at St Michael`s Church Creeslough on Thursday, November 20, at 8:30pm to repose overnight.

Funeral Mass there on Friday, November 21, at 11.00 am. Burial afterwards in Doe Cemetery. Funeral Mass can be viewed online here.

Joseph McElhinney, Carndonagh

The peaceful death has taken place at Letterkenny University Hospital of Joseph McElhinney, Foxhole, Carndonagh, F93 FT28.

Predeceased by his wife Margaret and his sons Gerard and Brendan.

Much-loved father of Patrick and Seamus.

Deeply regretted by his grandchildren Jamie, Thomas and Katie, his daughter-in-law Caroline, his nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours.

His remains will be reposing at his home from 6:00pm today, Tuesday, where all are welcome to pay their respects.

Removal from there on Thursday morning at 10:15am going to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh for 11:00am Requiem Mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam.

Family time please from 12 midnight to 10:00am.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the Intensive Care Unit, Letterkenny University Hospital, C/O any family member or Blaine McCarron, Kelly’s Funeral Directors.

Proinsias Maloney, Teelin

The death has occurred peacefully at the Donegal Community Hospital of Proinsias Maloney, Aughera, Teelin, County Donegal.

Proinsias will be sadly missed by sisters Máire Neelin, Nora (Thomas) and Breedge, his brothers Mickey (Judy), Paddy (Kathleen) and Jimmy (Stefie), his nieces and nephews, his cousins, his neighbours and friends.

Proinsias will lie in repose at Mc Cabe's funeral home, Adrara (F94VCK1) on Tuesday, November 18 from 2pm to 8pm and again on Wednesday from 2pm to 5.45pm with removal to St Columbas Church, Carrick (via Killybegs) for 7pm to repose overnight

Proinsias's funeral will take place in St Columba's Church, Carrick, at 12.00 noon on Thursday with burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

Robert Martin, Derry city and Moville

The death has occurred of Robert (Bobby) Martin, formerly of Troy Park, Derry, beloved son of the late Agatha and Joe (Moville), loving brother of Don and the late Joe, cherished brother-in-law of Martha and a much-loved uncle and cousin.

Hen passed away peacefully at Rush Hall Care Home, Limavady.

Everyone is welcome to pay their respects at W J O’Brien & Son’s Funeral Home, 110 Clooney Road, Eglinton, on Friday, November 21 from 5pm to 6 pm.

Bobby will then be removed from there to repose overnight in St Pius Church, Moville. Requiem Mass will be celebrated there on Saturday at 10am. Interment afterwards in Ballybrack cemetery.

Ann Coyle, Letterkenny

The peaceful death has taken place on Monday, November 17 at Ramelton Community Hospital of Ann Coyle, 15 Wolfe Tone Place, Letterkenny F92 YYT0.

Deeply missed by her loving brothers Hugh (Linda) Trimragh, Tony (Marie) Dromore and Paddy (Liz) Leitir, Kilmacrennan, nieces and nephews Evan, Chloe, Shannian, Darren, Jordan and Rachel and a wide circle of family, friends and neighbours.

Ann is predeceased by her parents Tony and Molly and 4-year-old brother John.

Ann’s remains are reposing at her late residence on Tuesday 18th November from 12 noon until 10pm with Rosary at 9pm.
Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

Funeral from there on Wednesday, November 19 at 12.30pm going to St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny for 1pm Requiem Mass which can be viewed live on www.churchservices.tv/letterkenny. Interment afterwards in Conwal Cemetery, Letterkenny.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if desired, to Ramelton Community Hospital Comfort Fund c/o any family member.

Lynda Cowley, Moville

The death has occurred of Lynda Cowley (née Gregory) late of Moville, Co Donegal and formerly of Drogheda, Co. Louth.

She passed away peacefully in Donegal aged 66 years. Lynda is predeceased by her parents Michael and Sheila and brother John.

Lynda will always be remembered by her daughters, grandchildren, good friend Marion, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends.

Reposing at Townley’s Funeral Home Crosslanes, Drogheda (A92XN75) from 5pm until 7pm on Wednesday.

Funeral Mass on Thursday afternoon at 2.30pm in Our Lady of Lourdes Church which can be viewed on www.saintpetersdrogheda.ie

Burial details will be added at a later time.

When parking around the funeral home please have consideration for residents in nearby houses.

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

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