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17 Feb 2026

Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Tuesday evening, February 17

Death notices and funeral arrangements for Donegal on Sunday morning, February 15

The following deaths have taken place:

- Tess Jordan, Donegal Town and Glenfin

- Pamela Carr, Fanad 

- Margaret Martin, Glenvar

- Sally McGrory, Rathmullan

- Joe McGrath, Burt

- Sandra Scanlon, Convoy

- PJ Murray, Killygordon

Tess Jordan, Donegal Town and Glenfin

The death has occurred of Tess Jordan (Nee Mc Ginty), Donegal Town formally Glenfin, Co Donegal, peacefully at home.

Sadly missed by Aidan, her son Gary (Saphire), daughter Tania (Enda) grandchildren Kayleigh and Amber , brothers Patsy, Connie, Charlie, Liam, Seamus, Peter, Michael, Johnny and sisters Ann, Peggy, Bernie, Mary, nephews, nieces, extended family, neighbours and friends.

Tess’s remains will repose at Tír Conaíll Funeral Home, Drumrooske, Donegal Town, F94 FX3A from 2pm until 9pm on Thursday, February 19.

Tess’s requiem mass will be in St Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town at 11am on Friday with burial afterwards in Clar graveyard.

Family flowers only donations in lieu of flowers to Donegal Community Hospital patient comfort fund in memory of Tess.

Pamela Carr, Fanad 

The death has taken place of Pamela (Pam) Carr née Nottle, Tonbane, Fanad and formerly St. Breward, Bodmin, Cornwall UK.

She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family and in the exceptional care of the staff at Áras Uí Dhomhnaill Nursing Home.

Predeceased by her husband Frank (2013), parents John and Annie, brothers Peter and Brian and sister Rosemary.

Deeply regretted by her son James and her grandchildren Cathair and Dearbhaile.

Sadly missed by her aunty Margaret, sisters Jennifer and Valarie, sisters-in-law Kate Gallagher and Sheila Coyle and brother-in-law John Carr, her extended family, neighbours and many friends.

Pam’s remains will arrive at St Mary’s Church Fanavolty, Fanad at 7pm on Tuesday, February 17 to repose overnight. Rosary at 9pm.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1pm on Wednesday 18th February with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired to Áras Uí Dhomhnaill patient comfort fund c/o McAteer Funeral Directors.

The Mass will be recorded and shared via the McAteer Funeral Director Facebook page later on Wednesday.

Margaret Martin, Glenvar

The peaceful death has occurred of Margaret Martin, Bunnington, Glenvar, at Letterkenny University Hospital.

Wake and funeral arrangements are to be confirmed later.

Sally McGrory, Rathmullan

The peaceful death has taken place in Archview Lodge Nursing Home, of Sally McGrory (née McCollum), Newtown, Rathmullan, F92 F1W7.

Deeply regretted by her loving family, daughter Evelyn, son William, son-in-law Barry, daughter-in-law Fionna, grandchildren Oran, Oisin, Tiernan and Dylan, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Predeceased by her loving husband James, brothers Jimmy and Eddie and sister Ann.

Reposing at her home on Tuesday, February 17, from 5pm until 10pm and on Wednesday from 11 am until 10 pm.

Requiem Mass on Thursday, February at 11am in St Catherine’s Church, Oughterlin.

Burial afterwards in Rathmullan Cemetery.

Family time on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to Archview Lodge Nursing Home Residents’ Comfort Fund, c/o any family member.

Joe McGrath, Burt

The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital of Joe McGrath, Speenogue, Burt.

Predeceased by his parents James and Peggy and his sister Grace McDaid.

Deeply regretted and will be sadly missed by his brothers and sisters Anthony, Kathleen McCorriski, Charlie, Loretta Bonner, Angela Doherty, Declan and Martin, his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Joe’s remains will be reposing at his late residence from 3.00pm on Tuesday, February 17 where you are all welcome to pay your respects.

Removal from there on Thursday at 10.30am to St. Aengus’ Church, Burt for Requiem Mass at 11.00am followed by interment in Burt Cemetery.

Requiem Mass can be viewed on www.churchservices.tv/burt.

Family time please from 11.00pm to 11.00am and on the morning of the funeral.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu, if desired, to Medical 3, Letterkenny University Hospital c/o any family member or Shaun Murphy Funeral Director.

Sandra Scanlon, Convoy

The death has occurred of Sandra Scanlon, Sunday, February 15 at Newpark Care Centre, Co Dublin.

Eldest daughter of the late Billy and Elsie Scanlon, The Bungalow, Convoy.

Sister of Gill (The late Richard), Iona (David), Hilary (Rodney).

Much loved niece of Evie and Auntie of Judith, Gemma, Gary and Amy.

Great Auntie to Marlow, Nora and Mabel.

Sandra’s remains will be reposing at Terence McClintock’s Funeral Home, Convoy, F93 WF54 on Tuesday from 2.30pm – 4.30pm and 6.30pm – 8.30pm.

A service of Thanksgiving for Sandra’s life will take place in St Ninian’s Parish Church, Convoy on Wednesday at 2pm with burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu, if desired, to Newpark Care Centre Patients Activities Fund care of any family member or Terence McClintock Funeral Director.

PJ Murray, Killygordon

The death has occurred at his late residence of PJ Murray, Meenagoland, Crossroads, Killygordon.

Predeceased by his parents Barney and Bridget, and his brothers Benny and PJ, much loved brother of Seamus (Kathleen), and Bridget.

Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his brother, sister, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Reposing at the home of his brother Seamus Murray, Carrickmagrath, Ballybofey, F93 KHP4, on Monday February 16, from 6pm to 9pm and on Tuesday February 17 from 12 noon to 9 pm. Rosary both nights at 9pm.

Funeral leaving from there on Wednesday at 10.30pm for Requiem Mass at 11am in St. Mary’s Church, Sessiaghoneill.

Interment in the adjoining churchyard.

Requiem Mass can be viewed live here.

Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

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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