McGowans Funeral Home

10/11/2025

***NEW WEBSITE***

Welcome to McGowan’s Funeral Home new website! Click the link below to view.

At McGowan’s, we understand that when someone you love is nearing the end of life or has just passed, it can be hard to know where to begin. Our new website is designed as a gentle guide — a place where you can find clear, compassionate answers to the many questions that arise at such a difficult time.

Here, you’ll discover practical information about what to do next, insights into the care and services we provide, and an inside look at our funeral home — a welcoming space for the entire Finn Valley community to use as their home for removals and wakes.

Our aim is simple: to make understanding all aspects of end-of-life care easier, and to offer support in a sympathetic, dignified, and understanding way — when your experience requires ours.

https://www.funeral-directors-donegal.martinmcgowan.ie/

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10/11/2025

✨ At Christmas, we remember those who are no longer with us but remain forever in our hearts. 💫

We’re creating a special Christmas Remembrance Video to share here in the lead-up to Christmas — a way for families to include a loved one’s photograph and name in a shared tribute. ❤️

If you’d like to include someone that has passed in recent years, please use the link below to upload a photograph and their name. You can also include a date of death and a short message if you wish.

📸 Submit your photo here: https://forms.gle/U5vFzhAccAfAdtHt9

Submissions will remain open until the end of November.

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If you require our services or need a simple question answered feel free to get in touch.

T.074 91 90090
M.087 8333 301 or WhatsApp
E.martin@martinmcgowan.ie

Or call in to us at Drumboe Avenue, Stranorlar/Ballybofey.

02/10/2025

Serving our community 24 hours a day, everyday. Tel. 074 91 900092

08/09/2025

The death has occurred of Mark Fields

Late of Drumboe Lower & The Grove, Stranorlar, Co. Donegal.

Peacefully at The Donegal Hospice under the care of the wonderful staff and surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved father to Andrew (Chantel), Francis, Marcus, loving son to June, brother to Deborah, Grace and Jane, Grandfather to Darragh, Croía, Hailey, Margo and Maud and uncle to Louis.

Sadly missed by his son, mother, sisters. Predeceased by his father Fran.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS!

Tuesday 9th September
Reposing at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Drumboe Avenue Stranorlar from 6 pm until 8 pm.

Wednesday 10th September
Reposing at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Drumboe Avenue Stranorlar from 6 pm until 8 pm

Thursday 11th September
A celebration of Mark’s life will take place at McGowan’s Funeral Home, Drumboe Avenue at 11 am followed by a private cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to Donegal Hospice c/o The Donate link within or Martin McGowan Funeral Director or any family member.

Requiescat in Pace!

Further inquiries to Martin McGowan Funeral Director, c/o McGowan’s Funeral Home, Stranorlar.

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31/08/2025

The death has occurred of Jacqueline Watson (nee McCafferty)

Late of Elmcastle Green, Kilnamanagh, Dublin 24 and formerly Drumboe Avenue, Stranorlar, Co. Donegal.

Peacefully at home following a long illness.

Beloved wife of Neil for 58 years, loving mother of Nigel and Lucinda, cherished granny to Craig and Imogen. Sadly missed by her daughter in law Niamh and son in law Ivor. Predeceased by her parents Jock and Bridie and her brother Cormac. Dear sister to Fergus, Mary, Ann, Fionnuala and Louise.

Monday 1st September
Reposing at family home in Elmcastle Green from 5 pm until Rosary at 9 pm.

Tuesday 2nd September
Reposing at the home of her sister and brother in law Ann & Leon McGranaghan, Drumboe Avenue Stranorlar from 4 pm until Rosary at 9 pm.

Wednesday 3rd September
Reposing at the home of her sister and brother in law Ann & Leon McGranaghan, Drumboe Avenue Stranorlar from 4 pm until Rosary at 9 pm.

Thursday 4th September
Leaving the family home at Drumboe Avenue at 10.40 for mass of the resurrection at 11 a.m., at Church of Mary Immaculate, Main St., Stranorlar, The funeral mass can be viewed on the parish we**am on the following link https://www.churchservices.tv/stranorlar

Jacqueline will be laid to rest in the family plot at Drumboe Cemetery, Stranorlar.

Family time at all other times please.

May Jacqueline’s gentle soul rest in peace!

Further enquiries to Martin McGowan Funeral Director, c/o McGowan’s Funeral Home, Stranorlar.

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Please Note: The link provided to view Mass is managed by an independent streaming company. The Church and funeral directors accept No responsibility for its functionality or interruption to a live transmission.