Death Notices

Recent Death Notices

Mary LaffertyMarch 13, 2026

The death has occurred of Mary Lafferty, nee Mc Cool, Donegal Road, Ballybofey, F93 NXY3 peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital. Predeceased by her husband Mick, parents Peter and Mary-Ann Mc Cool (Woodland Dooish) and brother Peter. Mary will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her daughters Geraldine Mc Carthy, and Elizabeth Molony sons, John and Peter, sons in law Richard and Dominic, daughter in law Sharon, grandchildren, great-grandchildren.

Reposing at her home on Sunday March 15th from 2pm concluding with the rosary at 9pm. Funeral leaving from there on Monday March 16th at 10.20 am for Requiem Mass at 11am in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar. Interment in Stranorlar cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar

Gary MerrittMarch 21, 2026

The sudden death has occurred at his late residence of Gary Merritt, Drumboe, Stranorlar.F93 A27A Beloved husband of Rose, much loved father of Oisin, Natasha, and the late Shane, cherished son of Bernie and the late Luke, dearly loved brother of Marion, Joy, Lucy, Martina, Michael, Maurice, Eunan, Jeffery, and Clement, devoted grandfather to Harlow and Raelyn. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his wife, son, daughter, mother, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, extended family, and friends.

Reposing at his late residence on Monday March 23rd from 6pm to 10pm and on Tuesday March 24th from 11am until 10pm. Funeral leaving from his home on Wednesday March 25th at 10.20 am for Requiem Mass at 11am in the Church of Mary Immaculate, Stranorlar. Interment in Castlefinn cemetery. The Requiem Mass will be streamed live via the Parish Webcam at https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar

Darren JonesMarch 24, 2026

The death has occurred at the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny of Darren Jones, 73 Blue Cedars, Ballybofey. F93 Y7F3. Much loved father to Eve- Marie, Darren Lee, and Liana, devoted son of Eve, dearly loved grandfather to Daisy, cherished brother of Graham, Paul, Mark and the late Damian. Deeply regretted and lovingly remembered by his mother, son, daughters, brothers, grandchildren, extended family and friends.

Reposing at his home on Wednesday March 25th from 5pm to 9pm and on Thursday March 26th from 12noon to 9pm. Funeral leaving from there on Friday March 27th at 9.30 am for 10 am Requiem Mass in the Church of Mary immaculate, Stranorlar. followed by cremation in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan. The Requiem Mass can be viewed live on https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers if so desired directly to the Donegal Hospice at https://www.idonate.ie/2625_donegal-hospice.html or care of any family member.

 

Family time on the morning of the funeral please.

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